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Anyone out there ever had unexpected house guests? You've got your plan for the evening, maybe just enough food for yourself or your family, and surprise, there's an old friend at the door. You try to play it cool and look like it's no inconvenience, praying that you have enough in the fridge and maybe an extra bottle of wine or couple of beers to be hospitable. It's a tight position.
In the Middle East, Jordan is a relatively responsible water manager. Limited in water supplies, the country's population growth has stalled and development has been relatively well planned to balance ecological needs with human needs. But Jordan has a lot of unstable neighbors, and therefore tons of unexpected, unplanned-for guests in the form of refugees. Palestinians escaping Israel account for one third of the country's 6.5 million people, plus they took on influxes of Iraqis in 1990 and 2003 (roughly 450,000 remain), and today, they are the refuge for many Syrians. In an effort to meet the unexpected extra demand, the country started tapping its main aquifer in the 1980s for the Palestinians, and briefly stopped the extraction for ecological purposes (save the wetlands!) but could not supply the refugees without it.
Now the Azraq aquifer declines approximately 1 m annually, as about 56 million cubic meters are annually withdrawn; the aquifer can only naturally support 20 million cubic meters of annual withdrawal. Taps in Amman run dry in the summer, and the declining levels are increasing the groundwater's mixing with a deeper saline reservoir, so that the remaining groundwater is saltier and saltier. Jordan is trying its best to do the right thing — take care of the refugees, preserve the wetlands, supply everyone with water, and get the withdrawals back in balance with natural recharge. Jordan already recycles its wastewater for indirect potable reuse, it has plans for desalination, and it's trying to get local people and neighbors on board with water plans. So type A. But it won't last forever if these refugee surges keep coming…I'm guessing they wish their neighbors would all just get along.


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Sep 13th Birds beyond the boughs. Simon Ginnaw
Oct 11th The Land that time forgot: New Zealand's birds and natural history. John Buckingham
Nov 8th Adventures in Angola – An overland camping journey across Angola seeking out the localised and endemic birds. Barry Wright
Dec 13th Christmas social, quizzes and raffle. Members
Jan 10th Birds and wildlife of Rye Harbour. Barry Yates
Feb 14th A year on Dungeness Point. Gill Hollamby
Mar 14th An introduction to the birds of the Neotropics. Andrew Lapworth and AGM.


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Senior Associate – IT Services (Programmer)
KPMG Phoomchai Audit Ltd.
KPMG in Thailand is currently seeking a bright Information Technology professional to join the IT services team. This experienced professional will be responsible for a range of projects to strengthen the KPMG Thailand infrastructure. The role will involve you partnering with internal users to understand their needs and adding value to the firm's technology enabled operations.
- Gather Requirements for support users in organization
- Design and develop the application to meet business requirements
- Analyze and design database for new web application
- Modify and maintain the existing applications to meet business requirements
- Test and implement web application by using C#.Net, and or VB.Net
- Find methodologies and techniques that will be used to solve specific problems
- Plan the project timeline and manage projects to meet the timeline
- Create documents
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
- At least 2 years of work experience in programming field
- Experienced in .NET programming
- Development skills in C#.Net, VB.Net, Java script, HTML, XML and Ajax.
- Strong knowledge of application developer and programming
- Strong knowledge of MS SQL server, mobile application, and Power BI, and RPA will be advantage
- Good understanding in web services
We offer the successful candidate an attractive remuneration package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting environment. To apply, please send your CV stating your current and expected salary to
KPMG Phoomchai Audit Ltd.
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Empire Tower 50th Floor 195 South Sathorn Rd., Yannawa, Sathorn Bangkok 10120
Contact person: Oraporn
Tel: 0-2677-2000 Ext. 2052
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KPMG Phoomchai Audit Ltd.
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We operate in 156 countries and have more than 155,000 professionals in all member firms around the world.
Joining KPMG Thailand is an opportunity to become a member of a leading international firm where your personal and professional development is taken seriously.
We have a wide range of clients and projects and so your work will always be varied and interesting. The changes in business environment provide new challenges and at KPMG, we work together as a team to offer the appropriate approaches to these challenges for our clients.
We are now looking for high performing people in all levels from various backgrounds as we offer exceptional career opportunities across Audit, Tax, Advisory, and support functions.
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Why Kung Fu is a great alternative to Women's Self-Defence classes
It's a sad fact that we live in a world where women face harassment and targeted violence – usually from men taller and stronger than them. It's common for women to be encouraged to take traditional women's self-defence classes, but is this the best way to lessen your fear and feel more empowered? We believe that Kung Fu classes are a better option, as it combines the benefits of learning self-defence movements with the following unique benefits.
1. It increases your awareness
A significant part of learning self-defence is developing an awareness of your surroundings. This vigilance could help you escape a potentially dangerous situation by reducing distraction and tiredness and keeping you alert.
Traditional women's self-defence classes will have you training against women, and realistically speaking this is not who you'll need to defend yourself against in a real-life situation. For this reason, Kung Fu is an excellent alternative as it has you participating in mixed classes so that you can grow accustomed to interacting with men and defending yourself against them.
2. It helps you think clearly
When your safety is threatened, staying calm, evaluating the situation and deciding what to do next will help you get away from the threat. You need to be able to make a decision that isn't a knee-jerk reaction. Most women's self-defence classes constantly remind you how vulnerable you are and how your attacker will be bigger and stronger than you. Kung Fu doesn't rely on size and strength for success, evening the playing field and increasing your confidence.
As a woman, you are unlikely to wrestle your way out of a bad situation. Kung Fu will teach you to use someone's size against them, and with regular training, you'll develop the speed, power, and frame of mind needed to act when the time comes.
In addition to the above benefits, our Kung Fu classes are also great places to get fitter and make friends. Want to try out a class for yourself? Then Fitlife Martial Arts has one worth committing to. Located in Mudgeeraba, walk-in visits are welcome or check out when our next introductory course or seminar is.
If you're part of a group that is interested in taking our Kung Fu, contact us to discuss how we can help you.


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Cincinnati, OH - Fire departments now use two types of exhaust removal systems in their stations to achieve maximum protection for firefighters: MagneGrip Exhaust Removal Systems (hoses connected directly to vehicle tailpipes) and AirHAWK Air Purification Systems (ceiling-mounted air cleaning units). Both are manufactured by MagneGrip Group. This combination removes 100 percent of the harmful gases and particulate from diesel exhaust emissions, as well as off-gases from post-fire contaminants that cling to vehicles, turnout gear and equipment. The MagneGrip/AirHAWK combination provides maximum protection in the bay area, turnout gear room, offices and living quarters.
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We will ensure that our apprentice induction process promotes volunteering and social action, ensuring that all new apprentices understand BT's policy around taking up to three work days per year as volunteering days.
We will encourage our apprentices to participate in the 'Challenge Africa' annual event, which supports the personal development of our apprentices and younger employees whilst they in turn help young people in African communities.
No pledge update yet – we're still working towards our pledge to the #iwill campaign.
New progress update will be coming soon, so watch this space!
Quote from Charlotte Hill, CEO at Step Up To Serve
"The #iwill campaign is driven by leaders from across society who are committed to making youth social action a normal part of growing up in the UK.
We know that young people want to play an active part in improving their communities, and that in doing so, they develop their own skills for work and life. Over 350 cross-sector organisations so far have pledged to support youth social action, and say #iwill. What will you do?"


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Thursday, January 11, 2007
The Second Seal
So it is Thursday and we are about 3 hours outside of studio time. Looks like day 2 for the bass tracks and Jay is on again. I am excited. This album is growing arms and legs and i hope it out runs us. When we have finished breathing life into this thing, I promise you a record of who we are. This is gonna be as honest as any of us has ever been. I like new things. I broke my finger. Glad I finished the drum tracks......
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Deviousness Award
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What is this Awesome Achievement?
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out on the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.
MarcBrunet's gallery is filled with artwork that whisks you off in to a Sci-fi daydream, and keeps you captivated for hours. Marc has been a member of our community for over a decade and has achieved nothing but success with his astounding commitment to interacting with the community, sharing a prolific amount of video tutorials and generally being an all round rockstar deviant. It's no joke that we are absolutely delighted to award the Deviousness Award for April 2014 to MarcBrunet.


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Once again, I am trying to escape my reality (When time permits) with think of Idea's for my Future Autox/Drift/Ultimate frisbee team. Already Though Of a Livery, The Cars (Mke3 Supra for main duties, The lovely Aw11 for S.A.G), But now, We need something to haul the things!
First thought was a NPR or similar Cabover, They are fairly affordable for a regular flatbed but expensive for a wrecker. I think a wrecker would be perfect, Especially for a side job to make a couple bucks recover a few vehicles. Though the High cost on getting into one would be a challenge, So I perused Ebay and found something closer to my price range.
Has all the requirements, A Ford, 5 Speed, Diesel, Stacks, Blue, Stacks and did I mention it had stacks and for the price, it would be fairly reasonable.
However, Not enough room to sleep in or carry tools and parts. I could get a Motel room next to a lovely arrangement of waffle houses and strip clubs, But I prefer to sleep away from questionable fluids and not have to have my CCW on me when I am trying to sleep.
So, A look on my local craigslist found me this:
Once again, All the requirements, Manual, 7.3L diesel and this one has room and ability to me converted to a camper, However, i would still need to have a trailer to haul the car.
My question to all oppo's, What would you do if you wanted to travel to various even'ts with once vehicle, or for that matter what have you done to do so?


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1st edition, limited to 125 numbered copies in wraps (chapbook) signed by the author & Keith Minion (artist), Fine. " A Zombie Short Story."
Title: Hard Night
Categories: Horror,
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Duluth, Biting Dog: 2005
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The 2019 API Awards received hundreds of nominations, and the Advisory Board to the API Awards selected our product/technology based on three criteria: (1) attracting notable attention and awareness in the API industry; (2) general regard and use by the developer & engineering community; and (3) being a leader in its sector for innovation.
"CA Technologies - a Broadcom Company is a shining example of the API technologies now empowering developers & engineers to build upon the backbone of the multi-trillion-dollar market for API-driven products and services. Today's cloud-based software and hardware increasingly runs on an open ecosystem of API-centric architecture, and CA Technologies - a Broadcom Company's win here at the 2019 API Awards is evidence of their leading role in the growth of the API Economy" said Jonathan Pasky, Executive Producer & Co-Founder of DevNetwork, producer of API Word & the 2019 API Awards.
Congrats to the product management and engineering teams for their hard work!


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His passion to help jobcasers
His very wise comments
He's awesome
Praises help jobseekers showcase strengths and stand out to employers.
Review and moderate all user-generated content and user profiles within the community including member comments, images, videos and audio.
Implement the online community moderation strategy and coordinating with other department across the Company to ensure its effectiveness.
Service Community Admin accounts, processing emails and complaints, escalating when necessary
Manage the banned user process, and track and remove previously banned users
Maintain the Moderation Guidelines and ensure they are up to date
Provide superior quality of customer service and support to our community members with the help of various website tools.


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The problem
The planet cannot sustain the world's population if current patterns of consumption and waste don't change. The food choices people make everyday impact personal and planetary health; however, most diets are degrading to both our bodies and the Earth.
Our Approach
Pulp Pantry creates foods that empower people to make healthier choices for their families, communities, the environment and themselves. Pulp Pantry transforms neglected fruit and vegetable-based resources into nutritionally dense, sustainable daily staples such as cereal, chips and more. With each pound of food they keep out of landfills, Pulp Pantry saves 38 gallons of water and countless resources used to grow, process and distribute food.
My Personal Hero
Chef Massimo Bottura


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U2 Cloud is Offering Free Rack Space, Power and Internet for Businesses Affected by Hurricane Irma
Businesses in North Florida and South Georgia are eligible for the offer.
"A damaged server can cripple a business and we want to help our neighbors and friends get back on their feet," said Joe Solsona, CEO of U2 Cloud, LLC. "We will provide businesses with free rack space. All they have to do is contact us and we will get the process started within 24 hours to get the businesses up and running as soon as possible."
U2 Cloud and GoRack have teamed up to provide businesses with 60 days of free rack space, 100MB Internet bandwidth and power to cage, two hours of engineering/migration assistance to get the infrastructure up and running, and a 40 percent reduction on consulting and onboarding services.
Businesses who would like to take advantage of this offer can contact U2 Cloud at https://www.u2cloud.com/special-offer/. The team will work with the businesses to create a plan for the transition and set up of the computer system to the U2 Cloud space.
About U2 Cloud
U2 Cloud is a leading provider of cloud hosted desktops, servers, storage, and networking solutions. The company aims to transform enterprise computing by providing secure anytime, anywhere access to applications, Windows desktops, and corporate resources to any end-user device. Headquartered in North Florida with offices in the East, Midwest and West Coast, U2 Cloud offers hosted virtual desktops, Software as a Service (SaaS), Hosted Windows Applications, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, FIPS Compliant, High Definition VDI, Workspace-as-a-Service, and other technology solutions for the enterprise. For more information, visit www.u2cloud.com.
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I know that there are some other bloggers out there that have my blog listed in their list of blogs. If I don't have your blog listed in mine, notify me in-game or by email@example.com to tell me to list your blog in as well. (Please, no spam mails).
In other news, I'd like to congradulate my guild and my alliance for getting into Altdorf yesterday, lots of you logged off, but they eventually did it.


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Grundfos thinks outside of the box in Costa Rica
The capital of Costa Rica, San José is fascinating. It was founded in 1737, but didn't really experience great importance to Costa Rican society until the end of the nineteenth century. Even so, its population was small as late as the 1950's, until growing to over 1,000,000 today.
Grundfos Unilift pumps perform multitasking job in German household
In developed countries we enjoy easy access to all means of communication, transport and resources such as water and electricity. However, modern households are faced with the fact that free access does not mean free of charge. Water, for example, has become a commodity that is both expensive to use and dispose of again. Like in many other parts of the world, the citizens of several German federal states are facing tough regulations concerning discharging of wastewater, sewage and rainwater ...
Grundfos warms prisoners
New Zealand's Department of Corrections required a functional, cost effective and efficient way of heating its new prisons, so when the Otago Correctional Facilities was building its new regional correctional facility, the consulting engineers recommended Grundfos Magna and UPS circulator pumps for under floor heating and air conditioning respectively.
High pressure pump for RO plant
Weil Industrieanlagen GmbH is a specialist in water purification and water treatment and was established in 1986. The water purification and water treatment techniques both use membrane technology, (reverse osmosis, nano-filtration, and micro-filtration). The company focuses mainly on three technology areas: building technology, energy technology and pharmaceutical and medical technology.
High-efficiency cooling with Grundfos
Arla Foods is Northern Europe's largest manufacturer of milk, cheese, yogurt, cream and other dairy products. The Arla dairy in Bislev, Denmark produces feta cheese.
How an old treatment plant became one of Poland's best
Tomaszów updated its wastewater plant with a full-line supply of Grundfos pumps, mixers, optimised tank design and project execution. The city saved 50% energy and improved its water output to be among the best in Poland.
How a smartphone app helps this installer meet his biggest challenge
How a smartphone app helps this installer meet his biggest challenge
Hydraulic experts validate urban flood pumping station with scale model tests
Copenhagen water utilities HOFOR and Frederiksberg Forsyning are building a cloudburst flood control tunnel from low-lying areas of the city out to the harbour. Grundfos pumps will lift flood waters from the tunnel end out to the water at Kalvebod Brygge.
Improved pump hydraulic design cuts blockages to nearly zero
Redesign is a 'stroke of genius' according to service technician at regional Danish wastewater treatment company.
Grundfos S-tube® impeller installed in Mashhad, Iran
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Early 2014 Anne Cor Groeneveld, Martin Scheffmann and I went on a trip to Johannesburg – South Africa to review the condition of the DC-4 Skymaster and meet with our local partner Skyclass.
Anne Cor and Martin joined in their capacity as board members of the foundation, I was requested to join because of my technical expertise as a CAMO engineer at JetSupport.
After an 11 hour long flight and short night at the hotel we made our way to the airport to meet our friends and inspect the aircraft. 'Our' Dutch DC-4 is currently stored and taken care off by Skyclass.
Skyclass is a company based at Rand Airport near Johannesburg. They already operate and maintain amongst others a DC-3 and two DC-4's on behalf of the South African Airways Museum.
Skyclass has a well-maintained fleet, which they operate on charters and scenic flights. Their experience with these classic aircraft will be very useful for us in the future.
Before the board members started their meetings with Skyclass we were very anxious to see our 'Dutch' Skymaster – and listen to Anne Cor 's stories from when the aircraft still operated out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Hard to keep up with AC after he spotted our Skymaster.
After this rendez-vous, which felt like meeting an old friend after a long time,
I left the men at the meeting table and got to work.
Maintenance status
The aircraft is fully recoverable due to it being complete, no significant damages, complete set of logbooks and apparent fairly complete technical records.
Constraints to recover and maintain the aircraft are the availability of sufficiently skilled technicians and spare parts.
The current fuselage condition of the aircraft is fair. The basic frame appears to be in good shape and has minor effects of the long time unpreserved ground condition. The interior needs intensive cleaning and the cockpit needs reinstallation of preserved components.
Ongoing research is in progress on the work required on the components and system upgrades/modifications. This includes assessing the regulatory compliance of the installed components and the needed system upgrades/modifications.
It is the intention to bring the aircraft navigations system to a BRNAV/RNP-5 status. If this requires the coupling to a auto pilot system is not yet clear, this may be a constraint as it is unknown if the autopilot function can be restored.
As much as possible I will try to reuse the experience build up by the Dutch Dakota Association, for example the maintenance schedule created late in the 1990's. Adopting this programme and our intention to acquire a Dutch registration for the aircraft provides large challenges such as balancing the large experience gained by Skyclass, South African Airways and South African Air Force against component inspections and overhaul requirements that have been detailed by Douglas in 1947 and that where possibly not addressed by SAA.
Currently I am most concerned about the maintenance required on parts and components because of it extensiveness and the uncertainty if there are possibilities to have all the work performed, against which certification standard, failure consequences and the cost involved.
Other modifications to consider are;
– Re-location of the radio and nav controllers to a location easily accessible to all crew members.
– Upgrade of the transponders to meet regulations
– Installation of galley systems to provision for onboard catering
– Alternate heating system. Research has shown that there are similar systems as currently installed but with a modern design.
Overhauls to be considered are:
– Engine/propeller #3 overhaul and repair
– Resurface of the flight controls
– Possible re-installation of autopilot system


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Limit yourself to specific, priority commitments. Determine the types of activities you feel most inspired by and stick with those. Spreading yourself too thin among many obligations increases stress and decreases your ability to attend well to the things you've committed to.
Reduce multi tasking. Concentrate on one thing at a time and do it well. You will feel a greater sense of accomplishment when the task is complete. And, you can walk away from the job knowing you gave it your all.
Take a break. Sounds counter productive right? Sometimes its best to separate yourself for a few moments. Take a breather and clear your head and then return to the project refreshed and recharged.
Keep a calendar and stick to it. If you've obligated yourself to several activities within a given day, say no to last minute requests or invites.
Get rest. Don't sacrifice your sleep! This is of high priority if you desire to continue meeting the goals you've set for yourself. This may require you to leave work early so you can get home to spend time with your kids or finish a home project in a timely manor and STILL get your 8 hours!
I cant stress enough the importance of time management when it comes to quality of life and how we can truly function best. Please let me know if you have more questions…..


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Take your family's future health into your own hands and enroll with Stemodontics today.
By enrolling with Stemodontics, you are choosing the banking service that can be counted on in your family's time of need. Every step of our process is safe and predictable and our lab is GMP-compliant—which means that we have achieved the gold standard for our stem cell banking operations. You can rest easy knowing that you are protecting the health of your loved ones by banking their wisdom teeth stem cells with Stemodontics.
Your Costs
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During the enrollment process, you will be prompted to review and then digitally sign the Service Agreement to proceed. Upon submission of the Agreement, you will be prompted to enter your credit card information. You will then be charged $499.25 for the processing and cryopreservation of the teeth and stem cells plus a storage fee of $22.00 every month for the first 4 months. From month 5 onwards, your credit card will only be charged the monthly storage fee of $22.00 until you either withdraw your stem cells for use or terminate this Agreement.


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York, Maine- Welcome to your home away from home, The Butterfly Beach House. Just a six-minute walk to beautiful Long Sands Beach, you will find yourself at peace with your family or friends in this welcoming, soon to be completely renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home.
This property features an updated kitchen, a 1st story wing with additional living room, butlers kitchen and Master suite with Queen bed for extended family or a great getaway for the in-laws, a sunroom for relaxing with a morning cup of coffee or a glorious glass of wine after a perfect day spent at the beach, large open concept living area, a large deck with plenty of room for the whole family to hang out on and back yard for games on a beautiful summers night.
Here at The Butterfly Beach House, you are able to embrace everything that York has to offer with shops, dining, the York Village, a trip to the zoo, while being just steps to Long Sands Beach or a bike ride to Short Sands Beach! Don't feel like cooking? No worries walk over to Lobster Cove and enjoy dinner and the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean View.
Why not charter a Lobster Boat and bring home your fresh catch of the day and enjoy a traditional Maine Lobster Bake surrounded by the people you love! Spend your summer days at this comfortable home while creating lasting memories of a wonderful vacation!
Salt & Shine Vacation Rentals offers concierge services in advance from grocery shopping to charter boat reservations. Linens and towels are included along with starter toiletries and snacks upon arrival. The owners will have a special welcome gift just for you too!
Bedroom 1: First floor, main level. Master suite with Queen bed & 3/4 Shower.
Bedroom 2: First floor, main level. Twin bedroom next to main level full bath.
Bedroom 3: Second floor, Queen & Twin bedroom.
Bedroom 4: Second floor, 2 Twin bedroom.
Second floor: Full Bath
11 Desmond Lane, York, ME, USA
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Session 3-B (Afternoon) - Creative Clay
Begins 07/08/2019, Ends 07/12/2019
Deadline to Register: 07-06-2019
5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 01:30 PM-04:30 PM
101a, 101b, 102, Courtyard
Instructor: Morgan Choffin & Amy Brown
Who doesn?t love to play in the mud? Come explore the endless creativity of clay in this fun yet challenging class. Campers will visit the CMA galleries and see famous ceramic pieces first hand. Tours of the ceramics lab will be given, while learning the process that the clay goes through from beginning to end. Create fun, decorative and sculptural pieces to cherish always. Taken Creative Clay before? No problem, all projects and activities are brand new for 2019! (Families will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces two weeks after camp.) *Ages 11-14 will also get the opportinity to experiment and work on the pottery wheel!


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Heartwall Clearing
In our Family Health and Parent Coaching, I will check to see if there is a heart wall for each of you. This wall has served an important purpose for us at the time it developed. Though a high percentage of people have one, it is in your own timing that you will be ready to remove it. We will review this more during our coaching and determine what feels best for your unique family.
Dr. Bradley Nelson, the Founder of The Emotion Code says "Your heart is constantly sending out information to your body. Every beat carries critical messages that affect your emotional and physical health."
A heart wall consists of layers of trapped emotions around the heart. It is estimated by Dr. Nelson that 93% of the human population have a heart wall. He says "It's a way our subconscious mind creates "an energy wall" to protect your heart." I have found that the heart-wall hampers your ability to give and receive love and to feel good emotions. Having a heart-wall contributes to feelings of isolation and can create depression, effect our ability to connect with others as well as other problems. By clearing it with love and compassion, it can support other shifts in your children and family.
In some research, the heart is referred to as the "second brain." I invite you to experience letting go of trapped emotions so that you can live more from your heart and remain open to true love. Removing a heart wall often takes 3-5 sessions (for adults, less for some children), via email and distance/proxy. This package includes the removal of your heart wall, no matter how many sessions. Note: Pre-requisite of working with me in my Program; if not, an initial and often at least one follow up session is needed prior to clearing a heart wall.
Other parents have reported the following:
- Less brain fog and clearer thinking
- Reactions are minimized; able to stay more grounded to respond rather than react
- Less burdened and "heavy feeling"
- More focused
- Increased energy and like a "weight lifted"


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Santa Fe Reflexology: Morning Routines
Sourcepoint Therapy
Most days, for me, begin similarly. I am one who is a bit slow to rise, so have been using that time to start each day with a Sourcepoint Therapy meditation before I even get out of bed. I have been doing this for about a year now, and recognizing many positive results.
Sourcepoint Therapy is a modality that makes for excellent self care. Since integrating it into my own morning routine similar to how I integrate it into reflexology sessions, my life IS exhibiting more of the order, balance, harmony and flow that I desire.
We all have a morning routine..we get up, get dressed, brush teeth, and eat breakfast..most likely. What can you add that will really get you off to a good start mentally, physically and spiritually? What are you needing, and what practice may be a resource for achieving it?
Santa Fe Reflexology
Santa Fe Reflexology is a place to go deep into yourself, and possibly get more clear about the daily experiences that are depleting you. Symptoms of discomfort can shed a light on that as well as spur insight to know what will serve you better. Each day is a new beginning!


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Cars of AutoMaidan leave European Square. Cars of AntiMaidan also depart
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Cars of AutoMaidan left the European Square of Kyiv. Cars of AntiMaidan are also departing.
According to an UNIAN correspondent, representatives of both sides and journalists are near the cars right now.
Cordon of representatives of EuroMaidan is standing along Khreshchatyk Street from the side of European Square.
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LG 18650HE4 rechargeable li ion battery is a popular 18650 Battery because of a high discharge rating of 20 amps, reliable quality and good price. HE4 is widely used in power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, home appliance, etc.
The LG HE4 is the latest and greatest iteration of the HE series by LG Chem. The HE2 sits alongside the Samsung 25R as a standard in 18650 batteries in 2015. They are well balanced to provide adequate capacity, and high discharge ratings, as well as being economical on price. The HE4 offers slightly better performance at higher temperatures and also heats up less when undergoing high-current discharges.
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Failing Faith by Wade Bearden, Free for CAPC Members
In Failing Faith, Wade Bearden invites us into his life so that we might find a faith that can hold up under the weight of real-world realities.
Jesus made it very clear, "Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matt. 5:20). He holds us to a standard where "good" simply isn't enough. So what does this mean, then, for "good" men? What does this mean for the just and upright, the honorable? What does it mean for good cops like Richie Robbins, who once found 5 million dollars and turned in every cent of it? And Richie is an especially worthy cop to mention here. He, along with his team, brought down Harlem's most dangerous drug lord and crime boss: Frank Lucas. Their story is the highlight of the big screen this fall as Ridley Scott's latest film American Gangster has stormed the box office.
This is an amazingly real movie. Scott's directorial gifts are in full display as he brings this true story to the big screen in not only epic proportions but with gritty realism and graphic detail (more on this in a moment). The movie chronicles the rise and fall of the Frank Lucas drug empire, and the cop that brought him down. The movie revels in contrasts. So in a brilliant scene we get the stark contrast between Frank Lucas' family thanksgiving meal and the sickening decay of the drug users he has made his money off of. It is a scene of love and warmth contrasted with coldness and death. This highlights even more the contrast within Frank Lucas himself. Here is a man who on the one hand loves his family and cares so deeply about their preservation that he will do anything for them. He teaches his brothers about the important features of business: integrity, honesty, and family. And yet in the same scene he gets up from their coffee shop table, walks across the street and blows a hole in a man's head for not paying for his drugs. Frank's success, which is built off of evil, is also contrasted with Richie's meager life, which is the result of honesty. The two live in different worlds, but just how different are they?
In what is surely one of the most striking scenes in the movie we see Richie Robbins – the good cop – battling for custody of his son. Across the isle sits his ex-wife and it is from her very lips that we get clued into one of the major themes of this movie. Richie apologizes to her for not being able to financial support their family, but begs her not to take his son away. He claims that he should not be punished for being "honest." What he implies here is that she is mad at him for not taking bribes or drug money (like all the other cops in New Jersey and New York).
Her response is astounding. "You think you're going to heaven for being honest," she yells at Richie, "but you're going to the same hell" as the dirty cops. Hypocrisy is prevalent throughout the film. As Scott continues to show us the terrible underbelly of the real 1970s drug scene, he joins it with a real picture of the sickness that is sin and total depravity. In this movie even the "good guys" are hell bound. As Christians we know that there is redemption available to those who acknowledge their sin in Christ Jesus. Scott too has an idea about redemption, but he fails to do justice to the reality of sin. No matter how many dirty cops Richie gets put away, no matter how many crime lords he brings down he still has to face up to his own internal sin and his own dishonesty to his ex-wife and son.
I was surprised by this film. It is a thought provoking film, but one whose realistic portrayal, graphic violence and decay makes it at points almost unbearable. As the friend who accompanied me to the movie said, "not a film you enjoy watching, but it is definitely thought provoking." I couldn't agree more. I didn't enjoy watching American Gangster, but I won't soon forget its themes.
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Canadian roots and blues artist Suzie Vinnick is something of a legend here in Ottawa, where she blasted onto the music scene some 27 years ago, leaving behind her hometown of Saskatoon. Those like myself, who witnessed her performances paired with Ottawa guitarist Tony Diteodoro back then would never forget them. Her passionate and powerful multi-textured vocals stirred up the blues world, and still continues to do so, with the recent release of her sixth album, Shake The Love Around. Now residing in the Niagara region, she came back to pay us a visit with a performance and pre-show interview at the National Arts Centre Fourth Stage. The room was witness to the first live "We Love Canadian Music" podcast which featured NAC Presents Executive Producer Heather Gibson who conducted the interview onstage.
The conversation revolved around her beginnings as an artist in her hometown of Saskatoon, her connection with Tony D. (MonkeyJunk) which led her to Ottawa from 1991-1998, and her first album, Angel On The Sidelines (1994), which sprouted from that union. She spoke of other musical collaborations and albums that would ensue, offshoots into conducting workshops, and even a successful dabble in jingles. They discussed her 10 Maple Blues Awards among other accolades which would follow, not only garnered for her vocals, but also for her work as a solo acoustic act, and as a bassist. She also talked about the challenges of self-promotion, her perogie-making skills, and what it's like being a woman in the blues industry:
Heather Gibson, NAC Presents Executive Director: "Blues is one of those things where you don't see a lot of women on bills. I know that it is changing, but you've been here for awhile now, so did you find that it was difficult in the beginning?"
Suzie Vinnick: "I think I was so green… so new to the music business that I was just excited to just be out doing something that I loved… playing and singing."
Heather: "You had a great supportive group of guys around you and I think that there's some parts of this industry where that's very helpful."
Suzie: "Yeah, Tony's great and I felt confident enough in working with him to take the chance and go across the country in the summer and spend time in Ontario playing music. I learned so much from Tony and still do… he's just a joy to play with, so I've been really lucky. And I think that there's just a lot more guys in the blues industry than there are women, so it may look like it's unbalanced on the outside because of the numbers, but I know and I see more amazing young women artists coming out."
During the performance segment, Vinnick gave us a taste of tracks from her new album, as well as some of her older material, and a few cover favourites, including Bo Didley's "I Can Tell," laced with groove and attitude. Her guitar skills were nothing short of impressive, and her passionate vocals wove effortlessly through colours of sweet and sassy sultriness to strong and crisp intensities. Her one-woman show filled the pristine acoustics of the room with a richness of sound that needed no accompaniment. During "Danger Zone," she switched over to her bass – an instrument she played for 17 years in her earlier performing days. "Drift Away," a folk ballad she co-wrote with east coast powerhouse Matt Andersen, brought me to my knees with its beautiful and heartfelt melody and lyrics. But the deliciously sweet and creamy icing on the cake came for me with her iconic rendition of Lonnie Mack's "Oreo Cookie Blues," a bit of 12-bar smouldering chocolate decadence you could almost taste.
Suzie Vinnick's tour continues, with a busy schedule reflected in the 424,000 km she has put on her car so far. For more on Suzie, her tour schedule, or to purchase her new album Shake The Love Around, please visit www.suzievinnick.com. To listen to the NAC's podcast, visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/podcasts.


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By: Brian Evans
United States Attorney Bill Bar has already assigned US Attorney John Durham to look into and investigate the government surveillance of the Trump campaign, regarding the origins of the Russia investigation. Furthermore, Fox News reported that the position was assigned, as to determine if intelligence collection efforts that targeted the Trump campaign were in fact "lawful and appropriate"!
Fox News added that…
John Durham, the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, will conduct the inquiry, the source said. The move comes as the Trump administration has pushed for answers on why federal authorities conducted the surveillance — as well as whether Democrats were the ones who improperly colluded with foreign actors.
Two sources told Fox News earlier today that Barr was "serious" and had assigned DOJ personnel to the probe. Durham is known as a "hard-charging, bulldog" prosecutor, Fox News is told.
Sources familiar with matter say the focus of the probe includes the pre-transition period — prior to Nov. 7, 2016 — including the use and initiation of informants, as well as potential Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuses.
An informant working for U.S. intelligence posed as a Cambridge University research assistant in September 2016 to try extracting any possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia from George Papadopoulos, then a Trump foreign policy adviser, it emerged earlier this month. Papadopoulos told Fox News the informant tried to "seduce" him as part of the "bizarre" episode.
Durham previously has investigated law enforcement corruption, the destruction of CIA videotapes and the Boston FBI office's relationship with mobsters. He is set to continue to serve as the chief federal prosecutor in Connecticut.
U.S. Attorney John Durham has been assigned to probe the origins of the surveillance of the Trump campaign, a source told Fox News. (Justice Department)
In January, House Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows wrote to Durham seeking a briefing, saying they had "discovered" that Durham's office was "investigating [former FBI General Counsel James Baker" for unauthorized disclosures to the media."
Durham's new review would exist alongside the ongoing probe by DOJ Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz, who is continuing to review potential surveillance abuses by the FBI — an investigation that began last March and that Fox News is told is nearing completion.
Also, according to CNN's DOJ reporter Laura Jarrett, Barr is working closely with CIA Director Gina Haspel, Director of National Intelligence, Dan Coats and FBI Director Christopher Wray on surveillance issues related to Trump's 2016 campaign.
Now, hysteria is spreading throughout the left, as Techno Fog reported that Durham uncovered evidence the FBI FRAMED innocent men for murder and brought the FBI office to justice…
Also, John Yoo, who is the Deputy Assistant US Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel told Laura Ingraham that Democrats should be quite worried. Meanwhile, Deep State hacks like former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, who served under Barack Obama expressed his nervousness, as he went on CNN to discuss the new investigation that is likely to target himself! In fact, according to Mediaite James Clapper said…
"There is a substantial investigation, which as I understand it, is nearing completion, being conducted by the Justice Department Inspector General," Clapper said. "I'd wait for the outcome of that to determine if there needs to be more investigations."
Clapper went on to say "we're kind of losing sight" of the fact that the investigation was caused by Russia's interfere with American political institutions and their attempts to engage with President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Clapper said that the focus at the time was in figuring out what the Russians were doing, but now, "the message I almost take away from this is, 'well, we should have ignored that.'"
Ironically, Clapper attacked Bill Barr's investigation into spying as "stunning and scary", only to admit last week that spying did occur! Furthermore, Clapper accused Bill Barr this past week of playing politics, for daring to follow leads and enforce the law!
Now, as panic is beginning to set in across Washington and the nation for the left, Attorney General Bill Barr has announced that he is broadening and expanding the probe to an Inter-Agency Effort, as Durham will be working with the CIA Chief Haspel, DNI Coats and FBI Boss Wray on the Spygate Probe!
Thehe left-wing Mainstream Media propaganda machine has openly voiced their condemnation of an investigation of Democrats or the Deep State, as they try to throw cover for their Marxist Elitists and agenda!
addition to Clapper, the CIA Chief John Brennan, and FBI Director James Comey appeared to be at risk, as they were involved in promoting the phony, Hillary-funded dossier and passed it around the various intelligence agencies and then appear to have continually and slowly leaked classified information to the press as a means to smear the candidate Donald J. Trump, his Administration, and anyone who worked for him!
CNN's Laura Jarrett also reported that John Durham, who is the US Attorney tapped by Barr to investigate Spygate, will be working with Barr on a
"360-degree review of the situation."
Also, Jarrett reported that Huber has…
"been in a holding pattern as the DOJ IG completes review of the situation surrounding Carter Page surveillance warrant, his work on Clinton wrapping soon."
As a result, the Democrats, as well as their Mainstream Media propaganda machine are panicking and viciously attacking Barr, in an attempt to smear and taint the reputation of the man who is likely to expose their Deep State corrupt, unconstitutional, and illicit activities! This is why they are viciously attacking Attorney Barr, as they have lost control of the Trump/Russia narrative, and as it has become apparent that the Attorney General is following the bread crumbs, no matter where they lead, and it looks to fall in the lap of Democrats, the Obama Administration, and the left-wing Mainstream Media! After all, they appear to have a great deal to fear, since it seems that the Attorney General Bill Barr is going by the 'rule of law'!
Now, regardless of the fact that with four different investigations, no collusion with Russia or obstruction of justice has been proven or even slightly indicated by any one of them! As a result, since House Dems cannot get the President on collusion with Russia or obstruction of justice regarding the Mueller probe, they are now pushing the new narrative that President Trump has obstructed their House investigation! After all, they need the President out of the way, and they need a distraction to keep Americans and investigators focus off of the Democrats and their crooked Marxist allies!
For example, Democrats are scared, because as the Fox News discovered, an internal FBI text message obtained by Fox News showed that a senior DOJ official raised concerns about the bias in a key FISA warrant, but the FBI continued to spy on, or surveil as Democrats like to call it, on the Trump campaign and Administration!
Also, Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham said…
"There really is no verification, other than media reports that were generated by reporters that received the dossier."
On Fox News, Graham went on to point out John Solomon of the Hill that the FBI was expressly told that Steele, the bureau's confidential informant, had admitted to a contact at the State Department that he was "keen" to leak his discredited dossier for purposes of influencing the 2016 election.
Sadly, the Democrats and their Mainstream Media allies have decided that the ends justify the means, as they try to fundamentally transform our nation into a nation of Marxism! Therefore, they have abandoned all truth, all morals, and the American people as a whole!


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Crown Prince Bryant of Etrand
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This is a canon character. Feel free to include this character in any stories (or in roleplays as an NPC), but please do it with respect to the character's personality and canonical description.
Portrait of Bryant made during the last weeks of his life.
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|15th of Naurnaara, 777 AEKE
13th of Randametta, 809 AEKE
32 in Artograchian years,
33 in Terran years (at the time of death)
|King Calhoun I of Etrand
|Hió of Artaburro
|Jéca of Wagneira
|Múyian of Wagneira
|Crown Prince of Etrand
|First appearence
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Crown Prince Bryant the Fair (Etrandish: Bryant ; IPA: [b̥ɾʏɐnt] ) was the heir apparent of Etrand until his death in 809, eldest son of King Calhoun I of Etrand. Two weeks after his premature death, his father died of a broken heart, leaving Bryant's younger brother, Calhoun's second son Orlonius to inherit the throne.
Bryant is widely remembered as a virtuous man, a hero and defender of the faith.
Early Life
Bryant was born on 15th of Naurnaara, 777 AEKE as the eldest son of King Calhoun I of Etrand and Hió of Artaburro. He was 12 years old when his grandfather King Cairbré I of Etrand died. While Cairbré was still alive, Calhoun followed his own father's suggestions in trying to reach his son to be academically capable, literate, a good future administrator. After Cairbré's death, Calhoun decided to shift the focus of the young Bryant's education away from the numbers and the letters, making sure his son would receive martial education first and foremost - he was tutored by knights. He was always his father's favourite son, mainly due to his positive traits: he was honest, pious, disciplined, kind, unlike his younger brother Orlonius, who was full of debauchery, an alcoholic and womaniser.
Bryant got married in 806 - his wife was Jéca of Wagneira. Their wedding was held on 18th of Urnulina, 806 AEKE. The couple never had children during the time Bryant lived, and after Bryant's death, Jéca remarried. When Bryant died, Jéca was pregnant with their would-be-daughter, giving birth to her six months after her husband's death: Bryant's posthumus daughter was Múyian of Wagneira.
Froturnish Civil War and Death
In 809, rumours of a conspiracy against King Cael'mus of Froturn came into the light. The High Elven king began arresting suspected conspirators, but many escaped to Artaburro or Etrand. The Hierophant sent a letter to King Calhoun and Grandmaster Gaius Frostang, who accepted the call to arms - the king sent an army led by his eldest son, Crown Prince Bryant.
On 15th of Urnulina, 809 AEKE, near place where Fathred's troops once beat the High Elves, Bryant's army met face to face with the High Elven army led by Consul Sim'vara in the Battle of Ancestors Field. Despite their valiant performance, the Etrandish troops were defeated, Crown Prince Bryant himself was wounded.
Bryant was heavily wounded in the battle, and despite the miracles Healing Magic can do, he never recovered. It was found out that his injury had something magical in nature, which turned out to be a curse, which can only be broken by finding the magician who caused it, either to convince them to lift the spell or kill them. As the magician who may have cursed him was never found, there was no hope for him - with no cure to his ailment, Prince Bryant passed away that winter, on 13th of Randametta, 809 AEKE. Two weeks later, his father Calhoun would follow him, dying of a broken heart over the loss of his favourite son.


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Grand Prince of Pastana lays keel for Vittmarker Navy
Prince Titus, the Grand Prince of Pastana, today laid the keel of the first of a new line of light cruisers being built for the Kingdom of Vittmark at Noveano Dockyard. The vessel, believed to be designated HMS Ragnvald when received by the Federal Navy of Vittmark next year, is the first of three to be built in Anisoran shipyards for the young nation, a variant on the Imperiale Raphaello-class light cruisers currently in service with the Marina Imperiale.
The ships will, according to the Vittmarker embassy, form the 'backbone of the Federal Navy of Vittmark' and mark the most significant component of what is believed to be an extensive modernisation programme for the Vittmarker military. The contract for the ships was signed when Princess Tovemor, commonly known as Princess Moa, visited Anisora in June, with the Vittmarker government committing to the acquisition of four vessels with potential for four further purchases in the future.
The programme is an unusual joint Anisoran-Vittmarker venture, with three of the vessels being built in Anisora, with the remaining vessel planned to be laid down in the Vittmarker capital Östvallen next year. All vessels are being constructed with Vittmarker steel, a decision which has been heavily criticised by the iron and steel unions. However, it is the opinion of this newspaper that such a decision by the Liberal government forms part of a wider diplomatic effort to shore up Anisoran-Vittmarker relations at a time of heightened tensions with the remaining Cartel nations - most of all Vittmark's western neighbour Aedeland.
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The lucrative contract to build three of the four initial vessels has been well received by the shipbuilding unions, whose support the Prime Minister Sir Alessandro Nicotera-Sarno relies upon for his party's seats in the industrial ports of Casella and Tova. The contract marks much needed investment in the Anisoran shipbuilding industry, which since the extensive cuts to military spending in the wake of the end War almost twenty years ago has seen extensive unemployment and uncertainty in the ports of Anisora. The Tribune for Trade and Industry, Lord Morena, said the vessel's construction in Anisoran ports represented 'a renewed confidence in Anisoran shipbuilding, providing jobs and investment to the world famous Noveano and Sillovana dockyards', referencing the two port towns that will be constructing the vessels.
The contract has been hailed as a major milestone in the increasingly friendly Anisoran-Vittmarker relationship, with one commentator describing it as 'the most recent reflection of the Anisoran government's support of the young Federation of Vittmark.'
Describing the joint Anisoran-Vittmarker project as 'unique', the Grand Prince of Pastana said at the laying down ceremony, 'this keel marks the strengthening of a burgeoning friendship between two great nations - one old, the other young. Anisora has stood alongside Vittmark for over fifteen years, since we welcomed the creation of that newest member to the Anarian family of nations. The new Ragnvald-class of vessels marks a new chapter in the Anisoran contribution to Vittmarker security; their service in the Vittmarker Navy a reminder of the close ties between Anisoran and Vittmarker industry. It is with great pleasure that I lay down the keel today.'
With Emperor Marius and Empress Avrona currently in the Vittmarker capital of Östvallen for a much publicised conference of Orkanan leaders and clergy, the laying down of the new generation of Vittmarker ships in Anisora stands as a symbol of a new chapter in the thriving relationship between the two nations.
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CFA chapters say: 'Stick with the Union to wield Faculty Power'
CFA members turned out on campuses Monday and Tuesday, wearing red, sporting stickers, and chatting up colleagues to express a simple concept—union power is faculty power. They greeted faculty colleagues and modeled solidarity.
Meantime, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearings in a case against public employee unions brought by wealthy—and class-conscious—extreme right-wing forces who realize that unions generate power for working people. That power shows up in contract negotiations at work and in advocacy for public policy that promotes the middle class, protects the vulnerable, and generally reduces income inequality—and these right-wing forces don't like it.
Interestingly, unions and worker advocates are not the only ones who understand that.
The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board, which is not always sympathetic to public employee unions, wrote Monday, "The case at hand, Janus v. AFSCME, is a classic example of an ideological pet peeve posing as a public policy problem. Its backers are a network of conservative billionaires and their foundations whose views have been artificially amplified."
CFA-affiliated unions including the American Association of University Professors, SEIU and NEA rallied for faculty's and other public employee's rights outside SCOTUS's building in Washington DC.
On Monday at Cal State L.A., CFA and CSU Employees Union members tabled and walked the halls of campus buildings, greeting people, distributing union-red stickers, and taking selfies with their hashtag #ImWithCFA. The same happened on many other of the CSU campuses.
This Thursday, Humboldt State CFA Chapter will launch "Union Thursdays" when faculty will wear red, and "What's at Stake?" buttons to symbolize that Union Power is Faculty Power.
See a CFA Gallery of photos from CSU campuses
Learn more:
- Jennifer Eagan, CFA President speaks about the case on KPFA-FM: podcast & download
- Kent Wong, UCLA Labor Center Director: Janus v. AFSCME is a threat to all workers
Stand with Your Colleagues—Join CFA
CFA is the union of all CSU faculty. If you are not a member, please join CFA today. It's easy to join online or by printing out and completing a membership application.
If you are a CFA Member, be in touch with the CFA Chapter on your campus to learn how you can connect with union power.


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Smartphone addiction and anxiety caused by being separated from the devices is only going to get worse, according to the latest round of research into our technology obsession.
But away from the fear of missing phone calls, researchers now believe a major factor contributing to smartphone separation anxiety - also known as nomophobia - is how phones are now where our memories are created and stored.
This transition from communication tool to an extension of our self is leading to increased anxiety when separated from the smartphone for any length of time.
Research conducted by scientists at the City University of Hong Kong and the Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul claim the bond between us and our smartphones is growing stronger because interacting with them and using them to capture, broadcast and share memories is central to experiencing events and forming our memories of them.
The researchers published their findings from surveying over 300 students in South Korea in a report called Understanding Smartphone Separation Anxiety and What Smartphones Mean to People.
The report states: "As smartphones evoke more personal memories, users extend more of their identity onto their smartphones. When users perceive smartphones as their extended selves, they are more likely to become attached to the devices, which, in turn, leads to nomophobia by heightening the phone proximity-seeking tendency."
After speaking to the students, researchers found words like "memory", "I", "my" and "to me" were used commonly in relation to smartphones by participants who demonstrated higher levels of nomophobia. Students in this group also reported more frequent wrist and neck pain due to smartphone use.
The report added: "Those in the high nomophobia group were more likely to get distracted from their studies and work. These findings suggest that the problematic use of smartphones can surely induce negative effects not only on users' physical conditions but also on the overall quality of their everyday life."
Dr Brenda Wiederhold of the Interactive Media Institute, who did not take part in the study, said on EurekAlert: "Nomophobia, fear of missing out (FoMo), and fear of being offline (FoBo) - all anxieties born of our new high-tech lifestyles - may be treated similarly to other more traditional phobias. Exposure therapy, in this case turning off technology periodically, can teach individuals to reduce anxiety and become comfortable with periods of disconnectedness."


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Change Your Activities? Don't Forget to Tell the IRS
August 27, 2010
Authored by: Keith Kehrer
When a charity significantly expands or changes its activities, it must inform the IRS by disclosing the activities on its next filed Form 990. The Form 990 includes questions regarding whether the filing charity has undertaken any significant activities not listed on a prior Form 990, whether the charity ceased conducting, or made significant changes in how it conducts any activities, and requires the charity to describe the changes in an attached schedule. The Form 990 also asks whether the charity made any significant changes to its articles or bylaws, and requires such documents be included with the Form 990. Although disclosing the changes on the next Form 990 satisfies a charity's obligation to update the IRS, it does not provide any comfort that the new activities do not jeopardize the charity's exempt status because there is no guaranty any IRS agent will review (or approve) such changes.
In addition to Form 990 disclosure, a charity may also inform the IRS of significant changes to its activities by filing with the so-called IRS "Correspondence Unit" (also referred to as the Adjustments Unit). The benefit of filing with the Correspondence Unit is that the charity has some additional assurance an IRS Agent will review the new activities (and assuming no negative response, at least implicitly approves the new activities). At one time, a charity could also request and receive an updated determination letter that, taking into consideration the new activities, the charity still qualifies under Section 501(c)(3). These updated determination letters were a great benefit to charities since they provided direct assurance that the new activities would not jeopardize their exempt status. Unfortunately, in response to our recent filings, the IRS Correspondence Unit has declined to issue an updated determination letter and merely informed our clients to ensure that they must disclose their significant changes on Form 990 (which, as provided above, they were required to do anyway). It is not clear if (and when) the IRS Correspondence Unit will again issue updated determination letters. Until then, there is some internal debate whether the additional cost of filing with the Correspondence Unit (in addition to the Form 990) exceeds the benefit the charity receives where it does not receive such an updated determination letter.


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My efforts to provide a more generous interval in advance of activities at both the Center for New Music and the Luggage Story Gallery will probably lead to these weekly dispatches being a bit shorter. Nevertheless, there are still likely to be occasions when the head of this weekly list will involved an event taking place tonight. That is exactly the way things turned out for this week:
Monday, August 14, 7:30 p.m., Canessa Gallery: Fresh from having taken the second set at Adobe Books this past Friday evening, the collaborative ZE BIB! duo of percussionist Robert Lopez and Shanna Sordahl will be featured in one of tonight's three sets. There will also be a solo set of electronic keyboard-based soundscapes taken by Derek Gedalecia, performing as Headboggle. The remaining set will feature Jaroba (JAmes RObert BArnes), who will bring his invented instruments, joining multi-instrumentalist Joseph Jaros and bass guitarist Paul Winstanley. The Canessa Gallery is located at 708 Montgomery Street, right on the "border" between the Financial District and North Beach. Admission will be on a sliding scale between $5 and $15, payable at the door.
Sunday, August 20, 7:30 p.m., Musicians Union Hall: This will be the next two-set program in the SIMM (Static Illusion Methodical Madness) Series hosted by Outsound Presents. The first set will be taken by the Shen-Wen Duo of Sophia Shen on pipa and Gabby Wen on guqin (which she played at the Luggage Store Gallery this past Thursday). They will be followed by the latest installment of compositions by bassist Bill Noertker leading Noertker's Moxie. The other players will be Annelise Zamula on alto saxophone and flute, Masaru Koga on tenor saxophone, and Jason Levis on drums. The Musicians Union Hall is located at 116 9th Street, near the corner of Mission Street. Admission is on a sliding scale between $10 and $15.
Monday, August 21, 9:15 a.m., Exploratorium: Finally, because it will be too late to provide more complete information next week, it is important to note that the Exploratorium is planning a sonification event to be held in conjunction with the solar eclipse. This will involve the real-time conversion of of image data into auditory signals. The composer is Wayne Grim, who has previously created sonifications for the 2012 transit of Venus and the 2016 total solar eclipse. In this case, however, his sonification will involve the performance of the Kronos Quartet, whose members will be playing from a graphic score that Grim designed:
from the Exploratorium Web site
A Web page has been created for this event, but it says nothing about whether the Kronos will be performing before an audience. A hyperlink has been set up on this page for online listening; but, as of this writing, the target page for that hyperlink has not yet been created.


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Column: Adventures with Abby — ADHD awareness month has passed but ADHD awareness is still necessary
Have you ever looked at someone and wondered how
their mind works?
I do — all the time.
Especially when someone can sit down, dig into whatever they need to get done, and just do it. When someone tells me they wrote a 10-page paper in one night, I can practically feel the comic-book question marks popping up over my head.
I can barely write a five-page paper in one sitting.
The thing is, I have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), which seems to come as a surprise to most people. They'll often say something along the lines of "Really? I never would have guessed. You seem so normal, and you do such good work."
Whenever someone says that something inside me wilts.
The first issue with that statement is the use of the word "normal." What in the world does that mean? I don't think I have ever been normal and I'm pretty sure I don't want to be. It sounds horribly boring.
Second, while it is absolutely true that I generally do good work, it comes at too great a cost to be taken for granted.
I'm not trying to start a pity party or make excuses for anyone with ADHD, but most people have no idea what ADHD actually is, meaning misperceptions about the disorder abound.
You see, ADHD people don't really have an attention deficit.
"Those with the condition don't have a shortage of attention," expert William Dodson writes for ADDitude Magazine. "They pay too much attention to everything."
Essentially, people with ADHD pay equal attention to everything that is going on around them all the time.
Here's a good way to picture it: Imagine all of the different verses and choruses of "Bohemian Rhapsody" playing at the same volume at the exact same time. You would hear a jumbled mess. You might recognize a line here or there, but it would quickly get lost in the jumble of sound.
Now, imagine that while all the parts are playing at the same time someone asks you to listen closely to specific verse — let's say the one that begins "So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye?" You try as hard as you possibly can, but a hundred other lines keep clamoring in your ears too.
You would be exhausted and probably really frustrated trying to pick out one line.
That, at least for me, is exactly how ADHD feels.
Please don't misunderstand me — ADHD is not always a bad thing. In fact, I consider it more of a blessing than a curse. I think of it as my superpower.
Have you ever noticed the hum of electricity in a room filled with noise? I have. If there is any small change in my environment, I can feel it. On a beautiful day I can hear the birds chirp, feel the sun beat on my skin and process a conversation with my friend all at the same level.
I can enjoy the beauty of everything God has put around me in a much fuller sense than most people.
However, this superpower often causes conflict with those whose brains don't work the same way .
For example, according to the ADDitude article, typical motivators don't work with ADHD people. Most of us live in the moment, and the promise of a future reward or the threat of future defeat means little compared to what we think it would be good to do now.
This is called executive dysfunction and it makes making any sort of decision or resolution—let alone a good decision or resolution — rather difficult.
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, people with ADHD are also much more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.
Having anxiety and depression on top of ADHD is kind of like taking the engine out of a car that already has flat tires. Receiving input from all directions aggravates anxiety and vice versa. When you already lack the motivation to get anything done, depression doesn't exactly help.
Basically, a person with ADHD has to work twice or three times as hard as a neurotypical person to achieve the same results. So if a person with ADHD is succeeding, it means that they are a fighter, not that they don't have anything wrong with them.
Again, I'm not asking for pity. I'm simply asking that when your ADHD classmate gets accommodations from ODAS, you don't begrudge them getting extended time to take a test. I'm asking that when your ADHD roommate looks like they've been fighting a battle with their mind all day, you do something to help them relax instead of hosting a loud
movie night.
In short, learn how to love the ADHD people in your life well.


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The avalanche danger is MODERATE above 7,000 feet today due to human triggered avalanches being possible. New snow above 7,000 feet will make triggering a storm slab your main concern. Below 7,000 feet the avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE due to rain falling on snow making natural avalanches possible and human triggered likely. Rain is a RED FLAG for avalanches, so make conservative decisions while traveling below 7,000 feet today.
With 4-10 inches over the last 36 hours in the high country be mindful of storm slabs today above 7,000 feet. This new snow is sitting on a melt freeze crust from last weeks warm up, this is making for a easy sliding bed surface for new snow.
Rain on snow up to 7,000 feet today could overload the snow pack causing natural avalanches. Use caution traveling in avalanche terrain today below 7,000 feet. Especially near terrain traps.
Triggering a slab due to this weak layer has become more difficult over the last few days with the heat, but I would not let my guard down, We are still finding this weak layer in upper elevation wind protected terrain. Pit results and stability testing are pointing toward less likelihood of triggering, but if triggered we are still talking about a potentially unsurvivable hard slab avalanche. Take the time to carefully assess terrain choices on the north half of the compass today. Especially areas where the snow cover is thinner which allows the buried surface hoar to be closer to the surface, and in turn more reactive---especially for snowmachines. This is the same layer that was the cause of the fatal avalanche on January 31st. A persistent weak layer such as this is a low probablility, but HIGH CONSEQUENCE scenario.
Sorry for the delay this morning. We had some website troubles that are hopefully fixed now. For pics and more info from PAC forecasters' field day yesterday check out the Friends of Payette Avalanche Center Facebook page.
Rain and snow. High near 40. Wind 22-24 MPH. Total snow 1-2 inches.
This avalanche advisory is provided through a partnership between the Payette National Forest and the Payette Avalanche Center. This advisory covers the West Central Mountains between Hard Butte on the north and Council Mountain on the south. This advisory applies only to backcountry areas outside established ski area boundaries. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur. This advisory expires at midnight on the posted day unless otherwise noted. The information in this advisory is provided by the USDA Forest Service who is solely responsible for its content.


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Everytime I get together with this beaut' we always get some beautiful shots and beautiful lighting. This was around November or December of 2012. I know, I suck at blogging but I'm trying to work on that this year. So to keep this post short, I get so busy during fall that I never get a chance to focus on personal projects so when this idea popped up in my head, I was itching to get my hands on my camera to shoot. As for this beautiful model, she's always down for anything and is completely awesome in front on the camera! I had fun, XOXO!
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Ellen Barker is entering her fourth season as the head coach of the Adrian College Acrobatics and Tumbling program in the 2019-20 academic year.
In 2019 the team had its best year under Barker, going 4-3 in meets. The team started out the year with a comeback victory over Concordia-Wisconsin, the first time the Bulldogs have beaten the Falcons in program history. AC continued to improve as the year went on, setting new high scores under Barker in almost every meet. Although the team lost to Concordia-Wisconsin to end the season, the Black and Gold scored 241.090 points, the first time they've broken the 240-point threshold under Barker's direction.
• Was a member of the acrobatics and tumbling team at NCAA Division II Azuza Pacific University in California where she graduated in 2016 with a bachelor's degree of arts in cinematic arts.
• Earned two event national titles in duo tumbling and the flipping pyramid in 2014.
• Team captain in 2015-16 at Azuza Pacific.
• She attended Davenport University for two years, participating on the competitive cheer team. Barker helped the Panthers claim the National Cheerleaders' Association All-Girl III National Championship and was named an NCA All-American.
• Has worked for Maxathletics Summer Camp every June since 2011 where she has coached high school cheerleaders in tumbling and stunts and basic body positions.
• Started her athletic career as a gymnast at Great Lake Gymnastics Club and Red Cedar Gymnastics in Lansing, Michigan from 1995-2008. She was a Levels 5-7 top-10 ranked state finalist and 2008 prep-optional state champion in the Gold Division.


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Lots of adults started paying attention to Teen Vogue recently. It started with an opinion article by Lauren Duca, the magazine's weekend editor, called "Donald Trump Is Gaslighting America." Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that causes the victim to question his or her own sanity, Ms. Duca writes, "and that's precisely what Trump is doing to this country."
While some were surprised to see a magazine for teenagers making such a strong political statement, Teen Vogue has been speaking frankly about more than fashion for a while.
The magazine, whose top editor, Elaine Welteroth, and digital editorial director, Phillip Picardi, took over earlier this year, has been ramping up its political coverage since the primary debates. Aimed at teens and young women, the website and quarterly print magazine combine beauty tips and features on teen celebrities with stories about young activists, gender roles and LGBT rights. An explanation of the dangers of the Dakota Access Pipeline by two young women from the Standing Rock Sioux tribe was among the magazine's most-watched videos ever.
Teen Vogue isn't the first publication to steer teenagers and young adults to hard news. Mr. Picardi has acknowledged Teen Vogue's debt to Rookie, an online magazine for teenage girls, and Sassy, a now-shuttered teen magazine known for its frank coverage of sexuality and culture. Mikki Halpin, a writer and former deputy editor at Seventeen, said that teen magazines have long offered substantive coverage of reproductive rights and health. Adults often underestimate teen media, Ms. Halpin said, "in the same way they underestimate teens."
Teen Vogue's decision to cover politics may be in part financially motivated, said Tavi Gevinson, the founder of Rookie. "Teenagers on the internet clearly care a lot about activism, feminism, anti-racism," she said. "These are stories that get widely circulated."
Teen Vogue says it plans to stay the course and cover Mr. Trump's policies aggressively, particularly as they affect young people. Part of the strategy, Ms. Welteroth and Mr. Picardi say, is to let teenage girls tell their own stories of how political issues affect their lives, whether it's a Dakota Access pipeline video or a first-person account of getting an abortion in Ohio.
Mr. Picardi, who is gay, has seen the power of personal narrative in interactions with his own family. "If you hear someone's story," he said, "you are more likely to let your guard down."
In November, Teen Vogue told the story of a young woman who voted for Mr. Trump, and Mr. Picardi wants the magazine to speak to Mr. Trump's supporters as well as to his critics. Teen Vogue aims to educate and enlighten all readers, said Mr. Picardi. "No matter what side of the aisle you're on, it's important to know what's happening."
As Teen Vogue's writers and editors cover the Trump presidency, they may get help — and constructive criticism — from their readers. Ms. Gevinson said teenagers are used to seeing a wide variety of perspectives online, and they know that for every argument, "there will always be a counterargument." And young readers today, Ms. Halpin said, are comfortable calling out errors or missteps on social media. In other words, it may not be easy to gaslight teenagers.


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As a diabetic, you know that a healthy diet is one of the most important methods of managing your disease. A dietician can help you manage your diet and control your blood sugar levels. Whether you have type 1, type 2, or even gestational diabetes, knowing what to eat – and when – is vital.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes you may already have a professional team on board to help you manage your diabetes. Professional management teams often include your primary care manager and a diabetic specialist. Adding a dietician to this team can make a huge difference in the successful management of your condition.[1]
A registered dietician is an expert in food and nutrition. Registered dieticians have academic and professional credentials and many are certified through local or national governments.
Diabetes: Diet Does Play a Role
There are three distinct types of diabetes. The food you eat plays a major role in each one:
Type 1 Diabetes: A type 1 diabetic does not produce enough insulin. This type of diabetic is required to take medication to control spikes in blood sugar and excessively low dips in blood sugar. However, the amount of medicine required can be reduced with a proper diet.[2]
Type 2 Diabetes: A type 2 diabetic is often able to control his or her condition through diet alone. Exercise is also important.[3]
Gestational Diabetes: A woman can have gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Diet is an essential part of keeping this type of diabetes under control during the pregnancy.[4]
A Dietician Can Help
A quick glance at the three types of diabetes reveals that what you eat can make a difference in how well you keep your blood sugar in control. Sometimes, just eating the wrong foods can lead to serious diabetic complications and other health issues. There are numerous ways that a registered dietician can aid in your diabetes management.
Meal Plans: When you first visit a dietician he or she will discuss your lifestyle. You will be asked questions about your current dietary habits, your exercise habits, and your goals. You may be asked to keep a food journal for a few weeks to give the dietician an idea of your daily food intake.
Once the dietician has information about your eating and lifestyle habits he or she can develop a meal plan catered to your specific needs. The diet, or meal plan, will take into account whether you are a type1, type 2, or gestational diabetic, and whether or not you take medicine for your condition.
Meal plans, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks, will be designed to help you keep from having blood sugar spikes. Plus, the dietician can give you valuable hints on specific snacks to eat if you have a spike or dip in your blood sugar levels. The goal of the meal plan is to keep your blood sugar at optimal levels and reduce the amount of medicine, if any, that you take.
Carbohydrates: In addition to creating a meal plan designed just for you, a dietician will show you how carbohydrates work in your body. Not everyone is used to counting carbs, however it necessary for diabetics. A dietician will teach you the difference between good and bad carbs and tell you how many you can have per meal. You will also learn to count carbs in food and read food labels.
Losing Weight: Maintaining a healthy weight is critical for diabetics. A registered dietician will discuss exercise options with you based on your lifestyle and overall health. The dietician can help you explore the amount of calories you take in every day and compare them to your current 'burn output'. Many diabetics are astonished to discover how simple, daily exercises can vastly improve the management of their disease.
Self-Monitoring: A dietician wants you to be successful with the program he or she designs. One of the best ways to know whether or not the program is working is to monitor your progress every day. A dietician will encourage you to keep a food journal and write down everything you eat. You can add information about how the foods make you feel and if they are attached to any emotions.
Your journey with your registered dietician will not end once your personal plan is designed. A registered dietician will want to see you several times a year to track your progress and to make changes if necessary.
[1] The Team Approach to Diabetes Management. (n.d.). Retrieved from Journal of Diabetes: http://journal.diabetes.org/diabetesspectrum/98v11n1/pg33.htm
[2] Diet and Exercise in Type 2 Diabetes. (n.d.). Retrieved from Health Vermont: http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/diabetes/diabetes_plan.aspx
[3] ibid
[4] ibid
[5] This article was originally published July 12, 2012 and last revision and update of it was 9/10/2015.


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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Porch Time
The long winter is over here in Vermont. Once again we are the Green Mountain state. Once again we can have porch time without sitting outside in a snowsuit! The dogs even like porch time. They actually stay on the porch intil they see the wild rabbits bouncing around on their field, and try to go join them.
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