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text: Hear from NCUA Chairman The Honorable Debbie Matz as she talks about the increase in coverage limits for money deposited in credit unions and how to make sure that your money is safe and sound in credit unions. Chairman Matz will discuss this and other issues around credit unions, which have grown in popularity amid the downturn. She will also talk about a new PSA campaign that Suze Orman is launching on behalf of the NCUA. While 90 million Americans are members of credit unions across the country, many aren't aware that their money in credit unions is protected by the full faith of the U.S. G

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One of the nation's highest profile ransomware attacks occurred in February 2016 when Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center paid $17,000 in bitcoin to criminals in order to retrieve access to its data.
There have been many more attacks of varying sizes since then and, just this past quarter, there was a ransomware attack demanding a seven-figure payment. For the most part, however, the average ransomware demand hovers around $10,000.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are big targets for cyber-criminals looking to hold data for ransom for several reasons.
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Since making the transition from developer to management, I've given a lot of interviews. Both at my last job, Mitel, and my current one, NorthStar Utilities. This has made me think a lot about the qualities I look for in a new hire, and how much it has to do with the role I'm trying to fill. I tend to come in with a list of technical questions to job my mind if the conversation stalls out, but they're merely there as a bridge to move the conversation along when the thread stalls out. Here are some of the factors that I focus on:
This is by and far the top quality I'm looking for. If you don't seem like the kind of person that I'd want to work with day in and day out, there's no reason to move forward on the process. The thing that makes cooperation work best is communication, and if it's a chore to communicate with your team member, productivity slows to a crawl.
Technical Focus
I am hiring developers (though my department prefers to call them Engineers – I mean the same thing as they do, but the old language persists), and since they will spend much of their time performing technical activities, they need to demonstrate some amount of comfort with dipping below the superficial surface when discussing technical issues. In a recent interview, I got the guy into a conversation about the game he had been working on using Unity3d (having done a lot of the work myself, I knew that I had to target my questions to focus on what he actually did in code). He mentioned that he did a bunch of scripting in C#, but when asked 'What was the piece of code you wrote for your game that made you proudest?', he talked about spending a year learning Maya (3d modelling software) to work on the character model. I asked him about how, in code, you could handle communication between entities in Unity 3d, but then he only talked about the concept he was using to detect the proximity between entities. He wouldn't discuss the code.
What's the role?
I have to keep reminding myself of the role that I'm looking for. A software developer? Database administrator? Quality assurance specialist? Also factoring in is the seniority of the position, from junior, to senior. A lot of the potential new hires I've been meeting with lately have been very junior. Usually straight out of school or in their masters. I have a hard time with these. Most of them don't have any real world experience and haven't formed their own opinions on practices and technologies yet. At this point, I usually have to fall back on a personality based judgement and my gut feeling.
Gut Feeling
At the end of the day, I trust my gut. Sometimes someone can give me great answers to questions, but something will just seem off. I have learned to trust my judgement when trying to figure people out. I know that there's a very real chance that I've passed on a couple great candidates because of this, but that's a risk I'm willing to take. I got to where I am because I'm an awesome guy who has good judgement and awareness. I'm going to run with that.
That's about all it comes down to. If you are reading this because I've contacted you for an interview, and you've tracked this post through my site, through my linkedin profile, way to go! You're someone who is willing to spend their time digging deeper and doing the research. Just be yourself and I'm sure you'll do great.


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OTTAWA—Chief Theresa Spence will not attend the Friday meeting between Prime Minister Stephen Harper unless Governor-General David Johnston decides to go.
"We have sent a letter to Buckingham Palace and requesting that Queen Elizabeth II send forth her representative, which is the governor general of Canada. I will not be attending Friday's meeting with the Prime Minister, as the governor general's attendance is integral when discussing Inherent and Treaty Rights," said Spence, according to a news release issued by the Attawapiskat First Nation on Wednesday.
The news release said Raymond Robinson and Jean Stock, who are also fasting alongside Spence on Victoria Island, up the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill, will also avoid the meeting.
Spence is the chief of the Attawapiskat First Nation, a remote Cree community in northern Ontario, and she has been avoiding solid foods since Dec. 11 as a way to bring attention to the aboriginal issues championed by the Idle No More protest movement.
Spence had demanded a face-to-face meeting with Harper and Johnston in exchange for ending her fast and last week, the prime minister announced that he would take part in a meeting between the Conservative government and a delegation led by the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa this Friday.
On Tuesday night, Rideau Hall confirmed that Johnston would not attend the meeting.
The news release accused Canada of not acting in good faith and setting a negative tone this past week by publishing an unfavourable audit of Attawapiskat finances and announcing the absence of Johnston.
At Queen's Park, Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan seemed to agree about the timing of the audit.
Expressing regret the province hasn't done more for First Nations, Duncan tore a strip off the federal Conservative government for its handling of aboriginal affairs.
"It's a national shame and it's time we get passionate about it," said Duncan, dismissing the leaked audit as "a distraction."
"Every time we get diverted by these little skirmishes . . . you're avoiding the real issues."
"This is a time of crisis and this government of the day is not taking Indigenous Peoples concerns seriously. The United Nations has issued a press release notifying Canada of their knowledge of the situation. We are sending messages to the Queen. Canada should take notice and act honourably as their courts have directed the government on many occasion," said Spence spokesman Danny Metatawbin, according to the news release.
The statement notes the treaties were made under the Royal Proclamation of 1763 and argued that since they allowed for settlement in aboriginal territories, the legitimacy of the country rests on the treaties.
"If the state of Canada continues to undermine and destroy the treaty relationship, what rights does Canada have to exist within our territories?" said the news release.


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- "When it came down to Avery and I we realized the only way to keep our people and the kid from being hunted–"
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"Avery was smart. She used a lead agent's credentials to fake a Level 8 clearance. She set up a nearly invisible protocol. The foster system was ordered to move the child around every few months."
- ―Richard Lumley and Phil Coulson[src]
Linda Avery was a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who died protecting the infant Skye.
- "We were headed into the Hunan Province of China. A senior agent had called in an 0-8-4."
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The remaining members of the team returned to the United States, but as they began to be killed one by one, Avery faked the credentials of the deceased lead agent and delivered the baby to the Saint Agnes Orphanage, with an invisible protocol in the foster care system to make sure that she never stayed too long in one place and to ensure her safety. However, Avery was brutally murdered by Calvin Zabo, and Lumley became the only survivor of the team.
Linda Avery's name was commemorated on the Wall of Valor.[1]
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text: "I enjoy running because it helps me clear my mind, and I love that Breakthrough allows me to do different things outside of my studies," says Caprice, an 8th grader at Wissahickon Charter School who will be attending Parkway Center City High School in the fall. She attends the Breakthrough program at the Germantown Friends School site. Caprice achieves excellence in and outside of the classroom. She is an "A student" who constantly makes the high honor roll at her school. An avid runner, she completed the Philly Style 8K Race on April 14th as well as the The Broad Street Run last weekend!


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preferCreate replied to PamK's topic in Real Estate in Costa RicaThis is a great thread for me. I particularly enjoyed Fred's journey! I have recently contacted 2 'travel agents' to get me from the airport to areas north and west of the GMA of SJ here in a few months. I feel this is the best part of the country for me to start exploring. I am only 41 and need to supplement the meager rental income that I will be preventing me from going broke eventually if I don't 'pick up the pace' in CR. I currently distribute small custom electronics and plan on trying to continue that by importing 7 tiny parts and exporting them after assembly in batches of around 50. I have heard it takes awhile to get an apdo (PO box) and so I am working with existing ex-pats to get ingrained quicker than just wandering around on my own (or following a gringo RE guide - WORSE). The consistent good advice, which correlates to my travels in their entirety, is that you find good deals by being integrated into a community. Getting that amazing deal on rent in CR seems like going to your neighbor's garage sale -- if you know the people, they are way less likely to take you for everything you are worth. I feel for families that live on poverty income wherever they are and understand their motivations. Better yet, speaking their language (even through an interpreter if required) in person is going to get you a WAY different deal that trying to pick off a 'bargain' from "on-the-line" (online). Ideally, I would enjoy eventually stumbling into house-sitting for a deep-pocket as the service you provide (by living in a great house) is your discount to your rent. First, I have to get on the ground. << This seems to be the key to getting deals on things (anywhere). thanks for reading (anyone need a house-sitter for their empty haci?), -ROn


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Thunder on the Lakeshore 2013
One of the featured acts of Thunder on the Lakeshore 2013 is the Detroit chapter of the Tuskeegee Airmen of WWII flying their motor-gliders and an historic T34 aircraft. Other performers include John Mohr with some spectacular Barnstorming and 4 and 8 point rolls, Fowler Cary performing aerobatics with his T-33A, Jim Maroney, Bob Davis, Team Aerostar and more. For more information on this exciting, family-fun event visit www.manitowocairshow.com
Dates: 8-9 June 2013
Gates open: 08h00
Venue: Manitowoc County Airport
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It's that time of year again: Back to school. Which means you need to load up on back to school supplies like backpacks, lunch boxes, planners, and even a smart notebook or three.
Because parents, in case you haven't noticed, things have stepped up quite a bit from the days of Trapper Keeper folios and beater JanSport backpacks. Now, kids can scan their notes, or record classes remotely. It's a whole new world, one in which they use backpacks to charge their phones.
Here's what you need to buy for it, to make your life, and by extension your kids' lives, easier, with back to school items that are an upgrade of the tired originals.
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This simple, user-friendly walkie talkie-like device is a screen- and internet-free communication solution.
With this "phone," there are no screen-time issues and no internet browsing. It's a simple, solid way to keep tabs on your kids and allow them to reach you when needed. You can attach this to their backpack, or jacket. You know where your kids are, and they can reach you if they need you. Simply, it lets you track and communicate with your kids, in a screen-free setting.
To heat up their lunch, kids just plug in this lunchbox and have a hot meal anywhere.
You use the power cord, with one end attached to the lunchbox and the other plugged into an outlet. And lunch is ready when the heat indicator light says so.
This lunchbox elevates your kid's lunch game, letting them use the cutting board lid to modify what's inside.
For those of us who like to deconstruct our lunches and our sandwiches in particular, this glorious single-opening lunch box lets kids do so with its bamboo lid that doubles up as a wood chopping board and is sealed with a rubber band. Just in case your child prefers a cheese and meat platter to a PBJ.
Everyone needs a little motivation and organization, and this amazing Dr. Seuss-inspired Moleskine planner keeps kids focused.
Phones are great and have their place, but many (actually most) classrooms don't allow them. So arm your kid with this inspiring, whimsical, and on-point planner, because really, you can't argue with this timeless wisdom. You get an 18-month planner, which runs from July 2019 to December 2020 and gives kids ample space to note important dates and details.
Teach younger kids about conservation with these innovative pencils, which can be planted as herbs when they're too short to be used for writing.
This set of eight No. 2 pencils can be repurposed as herb planters. Seriously. These pencils are biodegradable and contain seeds that will sprout into plants.
This sleek desk stand has an aluminum frame to absorb heat and cool the computer and elevates the device to eye level to prevent a crunchy neck.
Both iPads and laptops (from 13 to 17 inches) can fit well. The stand also comes in silver and gold, its raised screen stops kids from slouching, and it has a cable organizer to keep things nice and tidy.
Kids can use this genius magnifier to read text, review photos, and look at objects at five times magnification, and move it across a flat surface to see whatever they want up close and personal.
Especially ideal for reading dense textbooks, or looking at scientific photos in great detail, this LED magnifier lets kids get a five-times magnified view of anything they want. The magnifier comes with two lithium ion batteries.
The new Echo Show's beautiful sunrise alarms make waking up a more pleasant experience and eliminate the need for a separate alarm clock.
Plus, kids (and parents) can control all their gadgets using the bigger screen, and get help with homework, as needed.
No more dead batteries or charging woes: Any light source keeps this solar keyboard charged and ready for use.
This Logitech wireless keyboard works any device running Mac OS X 10.5 or later, needs a USB port, and requires a light source either from natural sunlight or indoor lighting. It has PerfectStroke keys for extra ease of use.
This slim portable charger can bring a gadget back to life in a snap.
It comes in three different colors and has quite a bit of juice (once it's at full power, it can charge an iPhone 6 eight times). And it's compatible with just about every device and cord, thanks to the four cable outputs: USB (two of them), lightning and micro.
This smart (make it brilliant) notebook lets kids notate, share, search, edit, and organize everything they write down.
This Moleskine set, compatible only with Moleskine smart notebooks, makes note-taking easy and less stressful. Kids can even record audio to sync with their notes.
All kids need to do is slide the pen scanner across a line of printed text and watch it appear instantly on their computer or smartphone screen.
The days of crumpled, messy notes are over. All kids need to do is run this scanner over anything written. It works via Bluetooth or USB. And kids can even use the translation feature to help them learn another language. It's compatible with Android or Apple devices.
Meet the glorious Roland recorder, which lets kids use Bluetooth to record remotely and monitor what's being recorded from a smart phone or Apple watch.
We love the recording options on our smart phones. But all too often, they seem to fail us, or recordings get lost or deleted. Been there. Don't feel like experiencing that again. That's why your kid needs the Roland. By using the R-07 remote control app on an iOS or Android mobile device, they can wirelessly manage their recorder, so if they're home sick or otherwise miss class, it's not a total loss.
Oh, so your kid didn't email you back because his or her phone died? No more excuses, with this charging backpack.
The bag comes in six different colors and will hold laptops up to 17 inches. The zippers can be locked together, and the side that touches the back has breathable panels to help wick sweat on schleppy days. It has a built-in USB charger on the outside, and a built-in charging cable on the inside, so kids can charge their phones while walking to school or home.
Sleek and compact, this backpack charges devices and keeps everything ultra-organized, so no more dead phones and missing homework.
If you want a more restrained look for your kid, get this backpack. It fits a 17.3 inch laptop, has a side pocket for a water bottle, and backside anti-theft pockets. It's waterproof and most crucially, it has a USB charging port that lets your kids charge their devices anytime.
This is one of the coolest, most durable, and most comfortable backpacks we've ever used.
No, this backpack won't charge a phone. But it looks damn good and sometimes, that's enough. It has a zipper at the top, is made of coated ballistic weave, and has a metallic finish. It's got zip back pockets and pouch side pockets for keys and phone. The backpack itself fits an 11 inch laptop or iPad, plus homework and even a small lunch bag or box.
Meet this elevated paperclip, shaped, adorably, like an animal (in this case a turtle, though the company also makes plenty of other motifs, including dogs, elephants and pandas).
You get 30 paperclips per box, and the whimsical design certainly makes organization more palatable.
With a tool this unbearably cute, it's the only stapler your kid will want.
The palm-sized stapler is on the smaller side, so it will work well for a few pages—the company recommends fewer than 12. But what it lacks in capacity, it makes up for in cuteness. Besides, your kid's not writing a term paper anytime soon. Sold individually or a set of four.
For accident-prone little kids, ceramic scissors are the way to go, because they minimize cut-related mishaps.
These ceramic scissors have a rounded tip, cut through everything from cardboard to fishing wire, and have comfort-grip handles that work for both lefties and righties.
These are the coolest pencils we've seen.
Choose between cactus, safari, or woodland wood pencil sets, which won't improve penmanship but certainly will make writing more enjoyable.
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Once an adult contacts one of our decoys on a dating site, the decoy immediately claims to be underage. Normal people discontinue the conversation at this point. The ones that attempt to groom the decoy and ask to meet are exposed by our Hunter Department. We escalate the case to law enforcement, and supply police with the incriminating evidence we have gathered. Attempts are also made to refer these predators to getting psychological help. From there, our marketing team updates our online registry and alerts the community. Our decoy, research, hunting, and marketing departments are groups of skilled volunteers. We do this as a public service to our communities. NO ONE under the age of 18 is EVER involved with WWPH stings. If you are interested in helping us, please visit our Support page.
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Small wins are a great way to get started learning a new skill. Whether you are learning how to play piano, swing a golf club or a new activity at your job, you have to start somewhere. Being focused on an end result of mastery can sometimes be too daunting for most people. However, this can go TOO far.
If you learned how to play "Chopsticks" on the piano your first week with the instrument, that is a small win. Congrats! If you continue to play that song for 10 years, you should not expect to become a concert pianist. While that seems like common sense, many people get caught in the fallacy that putting in time and activity will automatically create virtuosity. It does not. In fact, it reinforces your untrained status.
Whether you are learning to sell, practice law, swing a golf club or become a musician, small wins only help for so long. Tune into this episode of the HighPer 15 webcast to learn how to create the EXPONENTIAL wins for continuous improvement in any skill or domain.


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So two days in a row I see these kids riding. Great, more power to them...but WTH is up with the bandana's. Yes I was riding along in the car cause it was almost 95 degrees and I really didn't feel like sweating to death in traffic on the ironhead to get my errands done. I dunno what to make of it but atleast they had better riding attire on the following day.
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The bandanas must be bug catchers lolReplyDelete
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Cause, they're cool ha ha! Wind?ReplyDelete
Think bandanas are a 'British' thing...smog filter? Or maybe they don't like the taste of flies....ReplyDelete
Well i asked a dude the other day and he told me it was to keep from breathing all the road smoke from the cars and trucks. I had to laugh because he was in a bar that allowed smoking.ReplyDelete
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The Simpsons Season 7 Episode 18: The Day the Violence Died
First aired on March 17, 1996
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Bart meets the original animator who created Itchy, penniless some 70 years after the studio stole his idea. When Bart helps him sue for restitution, he unwittingly bankrupts Itchy & Scratchy.
I thought I recognized you! I gave you a plate of corn muffins back in 1947 to paint my chicken coop.
Bart: A thousand dollars? But your ad says "no money down".
Lionel Hutz: Oh, they got this all screwed up.
Bart: So you don't work on a contingency basis?
Lionel Hutz: No, money down! Oops, shouldn't have this bar association logo here either.
Your honor? I'd like to call all of my surprise witnesses again.
Bart: Cool! I'll give you ten bucks for that.
Comic Book Guy: Are you the creator of Hi and Lois, because you are making me laugh. That drawing is worth exactly seven hundred and fifty dollars American.
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- A tool that can remove hex socket head cap screws with crushed or stripped hex sockets that cannot be removed by ordinary tools.
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- Can be used with the impact screwdriver SKEID to turn screws in the loosening direction by applying impact.
- Can also remove flat head screws that cannot be gripped with a tool such as a wrench or screws in counterbored holes.
- The recess is compatible with hex socket screws.
Usage ExampleFor cases where recesses are damaged due to tool cam-out.
For cases where recesses are damaged due to turning tools with shallow contact.
For cases where recesses are crushed due to rust or corrosion from long-term exposure to outdoor environments.
For cases where recesses are damaged due to attempts to forcibly remove tightly stuck screws.
For cases where recesses are damaged due to usage of incorrect sizes of tools.
Precautions for Use
- Do not use for purposes other than removing screws with damaged recesses.
- Use SKEIB in combination with SKEID.
- Use a bit suitable for the recess of the screw.
- Hitting with a hammer will transmit the impact to the part where the screw is attached. The impact may be absorbed without creating a groove, or the mounting area may be damaged.
- Do not use for screws with low recess strength such as resin screws, as they may be damaged further.
- Striking with excessive force may damage the screw further, or damage the bit.
- The tip of SKEIB is sharp, so be careful to avoid injury.
- When using a hammer, be careful not to accidentally hit your hands or fingers.
- Do not use in locations exposed to live wires, as it is made of metal.
- Be sure to wear safety glasses while working.
How to Remove Screws① Place the applicable stripped screw removal bit SKEIB vertically to the damaged recess and hit the end of the shaft with a hammer to form a groove on the screw head.
② Mount SKEIB on the impact screwdriver SKEID. Place the SKEIB tip vertically against the groove made in the screw head, firmly hold the SKEID grip, and hit the end with a hammer to rotate the SKEID tip up to 45°*1 and loosen the screw.
*1: Gently push the SKEID adapter in while turning it, and align the △ mark in the loosening direction. L left rotation / R right rotation
The rotational direction of SKEID may change depending on the impact. To avoid this, hammer while applying force in the desired direction.


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I have been using Studio free version daily for a couple of years and it has been quite stable. Two upgrades ago, it began to crash, randomly, e.g. using keyboard shortcuts to move cursor around. Thought the last upgrade might fix this (9.1) but it remains the same.
I delayed purchasing the Pro version all this time waiting for some obvious issues to get fixed but they never did, and overall, it has been useful for me. Now, crashing every 10-30 minutes or so it is no longer useful. Sad!
I've kept a list of the other issues, by the way, FYI:
- no File/Save As for SQL
- no File/Open without open SQL window
- new SQL window not empty - brings up some random previous content
- in autocomplete, entering '(', or 'quotes brings up pair, which is good, but typing closing end should jump outside
- need clear-all for query results, not only click to close each
- multiple query results breaks sizing behavior of left panel
- can't view/cancel multiple tasks
- no option to cancel 'save layout'
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English Translation, Synonyms, Definitions and Usage Examples of Spanish Word 'quiste dermoide ovárico'. 15 Jun Request PDF on ResearchGate | Quiste dermoide de suelo de boca | Correspondencia: Dr. J.L. Vargas Fernández. Veleta, La Zubia. Download citation | Quiste dermoide en p | We present a review about dermoid cysts, based in the nasal orbital area. of a 14 months old patient. In our Service.
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Author links open overlay panel F. Conclusions Laparoscopic management of ovarian quiste dermoide is as safe as laparotomic one. For quiste dermoide information, visit the cookies page. Pathophysiological aspects, treatment and dwrmoide atypical course of the case are discussed. Key words Ovarian dermoid cysts.
For quiste dermoide information, visit the cookies page. They are usually detected as midline acute swelling, and produce swallowing, speech and sleep disorders at neonatal periode because of their congenital character.
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We analize retrospectively a case series of 91 patients with dermoid cysts treated quiste dermoide Hospital Severo Ochoa in Madrid, from January to Decembre Recommended articles Citing articles 0. The same complications rate is observed in both groups, and lower hospital stay is achieved in laparoscopic quiste dermoide.
The history of frenulectomy due to a presumed ankyloglossia, the previous presence of a dorsal tumour in tongue with a difficult phonetic articulation, and the midline location of lesions made us to suspect on dermoid cysts of the tongue.
Complete surgical quiste dermoide were diagnostic and therapeutic, and the child recovered totally their mastication, swallowing and speech abilities. Subjects and methods We analize retrospectively a case series of 91 patients with dermoid cysts treated al Hospital Severo Quiste dermoide in Madrid, from January to Decembre We present an eleven years-old boy admitted at our Hospital bearing of submandibular and oral quiste dermoide, and dysphagia with odynophagia, finally diagnosed as an intralingual double dermoid cyst of the anterior two thirds.
Abstract Objective To compare the quiste dermoide of laparoscopy and laparotomy in teh treatment of ovarian dermoid cysts cystectomy, oophorectomy and quiste dermoide, mainly those related with complications intraoperative spillage. If cystectomy is recommended deemoide spillage risk should not contraindicate laparoscopy.
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Many coffee lovers will remember May 29 as the day that Starbucks shook the ground they were standing.
This was the day when Starbucks closed 1000 stores in Canada–8000 across North America–for in-store, anti-bias training to its almost 175,000 employees.
The four-hour shutdown cost Starbucks millions in lost revenue but, after an incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks, the store had to reinforce its promise "to make the world a little better."
The brewing PR crisis was caused in April following the arrest of two black men who were refused washroom access at a Starbucks.
A serious issue for the coffee giant, Starbucks responded by shutting its doors for an afternoon of inclusivity training. But why did Starbucks choose to close so many locations for training instead of hosting offsite or after-hours training programs?
Maybe Starbucks closed its stores to make a statement, or maybe it was a strategy to boost its return on investment (ROI).
On the surface, Starbucks gets a better ROI by making a statement and reaffirming its positive brand image. But, when the Philadelphia incident burned its inviting reputation, and customers threatened to boycott Starbucks, the store took action, again positioning itself as the leading hot spot for coffee lovers.
Again, why was on-site training the only option?
Simply put, employees retain more when trained in a similar context to their work environment. This means that Starbucks employees were more likely to recall the on-site training, and mirror that training while on the job.
Why? Contextual stimuli, like the visual and informational cues inside a Starbucks restaurant, considerably impacts learning outcomes. This is called "context-dependent memory" and it allows us to remember information better when it's learned in the same environment.
The power of context isn't a new concept.
Research published by Godden & Baddeley, 1975, shows that the power of context improves retention, and for business, ROI. The study asked participants–members of a university diving club–to remember lists of words on land, and underwater. The fascinating results show that divers were able to recall words better in the environment they were initially learned: underwater lists were better recalled underwater and lists of words learned on land were better remembered on land.
This is a great example of how the power of context significantly improves retention and ROI.
For Starbucks, this means that employees will better recall the inclusivity training when they are on the job. Particularly important is the improved recall when employees are able to immediately apply training on the job. This is a serious improvement for return on investment.
Contextual-dependent memory involves more than just the "place" where content is learned.
There are three conditions that maximize the effects of contextual learning for employees:
– Environment (Godden & Baddeley, 1975)
– Mood or feelings at the time (Lewis & Critchley, 2003)
– What the individual was doing (Dijkstra, Kaschak, & Zwaan, 2007)
This is why role playing can be very powerful. You can increase retention by emulating the emotions and actions of a real experience in a familiar location, such as managing a customer dispute.
So, what is the key takeaway?
Hold your training onsite when possible and recreate the experience that employees will encounter on the job. Do this and you'll see an increase in the training recall of your employees, who will also be more equipped to apply it to daily tasks.
Not able to stage your training on-site? To get the most out of training, recreate the work environment, or tap into the imagination of your employees by creating a mental picture of the situation. In fact, recent research indicates that mental imagery, of being on-site during learning, can benefit on-site recall (Masicampo & Sahakyan, 2014).


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>Here's a new piece due out in print soon entitled, Can I Get A Witness. You have to scroll a ways to page 32. A ways. But at least this way you don't have to buy the journal. Of course, if you want to buy the journal . . .
Link: http://www.farawayjournal.com/something-to-look-at/.
Another story, Readiness, is coming out in Weave Magazine (See 'Work Forthcoming In') in the next few weeks. This one will be in print only, so you'll have to pony up a little dough to read it. Or I suppose you could just ask me for a copy.
Finally, I'm taking my show on the road! I have two readings coming up. One on Sunday in Pittsburgh for Weave. The other is next Sunday, May 3, in Philadelphia, at the Manayunk Arts Center, 419 Green Lane, 6PM.
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February 24, 2006, 01:56:43 PM »
Ok, so my friend Julia who lives behind me brought over the big glossy hardcover 'Buffy:the role-playing game'a few weeks back and said "Hey I want to play this, and I've never gamed before, and I know you do, so can we?"
Erk. It's amazing how nearly knee-jerk my reaction to just the book was. We handed her Dogs and PTA. "If it's Buffy via PTA, I can do it, but I don't really have it in me to read the actual Buffy book."
So a week later, it's Valentines Day night and I'm sitting there with three people my age, in my town, who all have young kids so we get the scheduling thing, trying to gracefully explain why I'd rather use PTA. Thank god they went for it. We have as players R, S, Julia, the incomparable Emily Boss, and myself as producer. R, 32, female, had played a lot of D&D in high school, and wanted gaming badly. She'd even gone to the flgs a few years back, asking about adults who gamed, and got a 'well, you could put up a card' reply. S,34, male, played D&D and Torg in high school and college. Juila had never played an rpg, but is in the Society for Creative Anachronism, which is close enough. All of them are Buffy fans. The show is post-canon Buffy and just post-Katrina, set in Cleveland, where the new hellmouth is being fed by all kinds of stuff coming up from New Orleans.
We had our pitch session last Saturday, our first episode is this Saturday, and things are going well so far. The D&D players are getting the hang of broader participation (scene framing, fan mail,etc), and the never-gamed-before player doesn't have a single bad gamer habit to overcome, so she's doing fine. I'm very glad to have Emily in the game as a veteran player and veteran PTA player, because that helps a bunch with the explaining. I'll let you know how it goes, but the responsibility I feel as a GM to these people is much higher than when I was GMing at GenCon.
We got through the whole pitch session and character creation and a decent pilot, although it was cut short by other stuff we had to go do that night. Did I mention this was all while R&S parented their 4 and almost-2 y.o. kids , Julia had her 6 and 2 y.o. kids, and I had Tovey (2.5 mos, if anyone's keeping track)? We played from 1-5:30 pm, and could have gone longer. I'm totally happy/amazed, and I hope it continues!
Everyone's at 1 for the first episode, so it's got to be majorly plot-heavy. Then we've got 2-2-3-1, 3-2-2-1, 2-3-2-1, 2-1-3-2. Two-parter on the matching threes.
Emily = Cybelle, a Slayer from the 1500s who had a child before being turned into a Vampire. Her last living descendant is one Marie Soileau. 2-3-2-1 arc, has Boredom as her issue.
Julia=Mistingnette Soileau, a vodoo mambo from the 1800s, was in suspension until Katrina, 2-2-3-1 arc, has Adjustment as her issue, is related to Marie Soileau much more recently.
R=Jan Brady, a transdimensional being sucked here yesterday after pushing her child out of the vortex responsible. 2-1-3-2 arc, highly magical, has Wants to get home as her issue.
S=Prof. Andrew Fredkin/Daedelus, an anthropology prof/demon fighting aikido master who is obsessive about keeping his worlds from colliding. 3-2-2-1 arc, has Insecurity about a chronic illness as his issue.
They all have good connections, etc, and the first full session is tomorrow. Tune in at 8, 7 central, only on PTA!
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February 24, 2006, 04:05:44 PM »
I can't wait to hear how it goes.
Quote from: Meguey on February 24, 2006, 01:56:43 PM
I'm very glad to have Emily in the game as a veteran player and veteran PTA player, because that helps a bunch with the explaining.
I have found that having one ringer at the table is enough for others to model stakes setting and fan mail behavior off of. Should be fine.
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February 27, 2006, 06:38:47 AM »
We had our next episode on Saturday night, Meg may write more about it. It was a bit harder due in large part to the fact that we didn't start playing until 8:30 (we none of us are the night owls we were in our younger days, so 11:30 looms large now).
But, we had some great character interactions--establishing the parallels between the two characters who are displaced from their home time/dimensions, and setting up the professor/martial arts master as being both 1) unsure of what to make of all of this magic & hoodoo stuff coming to life, and 2) unsure of how he can help. I mean, it was just vampires before, but now there's all manner of crazy magical creature roaming the city streets, and both Julia's mambo & Rachel's sorceress are just out of his league. Next episode it is his spotlight, so that should be good.
I'm actually experiencing an issue--my character is kind of outside of the others' group, she's basically evil and some of her scenes are on her own. One in particular brought a lot of interest from the other players: We had a flashback about the character's past and the conflict was whether she drove her daughter out of a dangerous place in a nice way, or if she did something awful: tons of fanmail went on awful--so she allowed her daughter's fiance to be killed in front of her. shudder. But I'm not sure if I'm doing enough to engage the other players since I am not quite in their orbit. Any feedback Meg? Or have others been in a similar spot?
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February 27, 2006, 07:01:33 AM »
I am wondering about the idea of having antagonist protagonists. Would this work? I guess so. If there is a game that does not, at all, support player vs. player adversity (as opposed to character vs. character adversity), it�s PtA. So even if the characters were grimly opposing each other, the players should still be sharing the experience of telling a story together, not trying to beat each other.
In our �Veritas Mundi� game, one of the protagonists turned evil at the end of season one and one more turned at least half evil. It would have been interesting to see how that plays out in season two, but up to now, there was no season two.
Of course, a former antagonist can become a protagonist and vice versa, especially in the Buffyverse (see Angelus, see Spike).
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February 27, 2006, 08:02:55 AM »
In the PTA Speed Demons game I ran, (
) one of the players played a cop trying to bust up the underground racing circuit, that the other players were involved in.
Because PTA encourages people suggesting stuff during each other's scenes, everyone's involved whether the characters are in "scene" or not. I really like that dynamic, as it keeps everyone invested in the scene, and that's fun for everyone involved.
I think this would be one of the few games that not only works with characters at odds with one another, the mechanics and play actually encourages conflict in all it's juicy forms. And it all works under the general consensus of the players and director. I love PTA.
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March 02, 2006, 09:12:24 AM »
What Emily said wrt starting late. We all agreed to not do that again - too much interferance with bedtime for kids.
I think Cybelle is playing out really well, for the reason Frank cited about shifting from antagonist to protagonist. I feel like I flubbed a scene that was supposed to "go badly" for the PCs, and it wasn't fighty enough. Something that's weird is that the Issues writen on people's sheets are not really matching up with actual play. I'm not too surprised, and I'll just poke at the real Issues, but this up-coming 3, where the Prof. has to deal with his illness, is going to be challenging.
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March 03, 2006, 06:30:10 AM »
I totally missed this thread!
And I'm really interested in seeing how the two-part cliffhanger goes. I don't see a lot of those in play reports.
Something that's weird is that the Issues writen on people's sheets are not really matching up with actual play
Any idea why that might be? Are the players not tossing the protags headlong into trouble, do you think?
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March 03, 2006, 06:46:15 AM »
We haven't had a spotlight episode yet, so that is likely part of the deal. We haven't shone the light on anybody's issues in particular.� I really think we ended up with a great lead up to Steve's character, though. The professor is ripe for a crisis of faith.�
But there is something else--sometimes the issues that are strongest for a character are emergent.� I remember thinking that about Cyrus Dunn the character I played in the Epidemonology PtA Meg & Vincent, & I played with Joshua and Carrie.� His issue was grief, and yeah he had lost his wife, but somehow it didn't come out as grief, really, as much as a question of responsibility and possible betrayal.� Meg ended up playing his wife Helen in flashbacks, and she was a major character that tied together my protagonist with Meg's, but what I got pushed on wasn't necessarily that I was grieving Helen, but whether his demon fighting had put her in the way of danger and perhaps gotten her killed or damned even.
So, as long as our characters are facing hard moral issues & quandries, I think we're all good. It may be that the issues create a framework within which you can discover what is really at issue for a character in play.
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Be open-minded, but not so open-minded that your brains fall out. ~Stephen A. Kallis, Jr.
This is my first entry into the great wide abyss. It's so very exciting to share my passion for paper crafting with you. I know I'm a little fish in a big pond, but I'm tired of staying on the sidelines...I want to play too. So, here I am!
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. SeussI'm going to apologize now for any goof on my part if I don't follow the paper crafting guidebook for blogging. That means I'm not always going to say the right thing - my photos may not be the clearest. I'm not much of a follower - so you'll excuse me if I throw the rule book out of the door. I'm using this platform to share my honest passion for this thing called paper and all the bells and whistles that go with it. If I inspire someone along the way, that would be like a cherry on this thing I like to call a hot fudge sundae. Yummy!
Anyway, moving on to better stuff...
I made a birthday card for the instructor of a workshop that I'm in. She's a real nice lady and I wanted to make something nice for her. So here it is...
Interesting note: I made the 3 dots after the "happy" from a friend's doodling while we were in a meeting. Just punched the paper and added glaze. Easy embellishment. When I showed my friend what happened to her doodles, she was so excited.
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This past weekend, 4 friends and I decided to hike "the Jesus Trail" a 40 mile excursion from Nazareth to Capernaum. Although I am not religious, religion itself is one of my greatest interests, and this was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I had to partake in. So on Wednesday, April 25th we caught a bus to Nazareth with our sleeping bags, water, food, and hiking essentials. Here is the route we took:
The Jesus trail was founded in 2007 by two hiking enthusiasts, Maoz Inon, a Jewish Israeli entrepreneur who has established hostels and guesthouses in Israel, and David Landis, a Christian American hiking specialist. The biblical importance for the Jesus Trail is based on a verse from the New Testament Gospel of Matthew wherein at the start of Jesus's public ministry he is described as moving from his home-town of Nazareth, located in the hills of the Galilee, down to Capernaum which was a lakeside fishing village on the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus is described as gathering his first disciples. The account is also related in the two other synoptic gospels of Mark and Luke. The reference in the Gospel of Matthew reads: "Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum which was by the lake." (Matthew 4:13).
Some of the highlights of our excursion included sleeping under the stars for two nights, one of them in the forest and the other in an olive grove. During the first half of the hike, we mostly walked through farmland and fields, and I had to keep reminding myself that I was in the Middle East and not Wisconsin. However, during the first night when we were sleeping in the forest, I was awoken by the distant call to prayer that floated through the valley, instantly reminding me that I was over 6,000 miles away from home in a primarily Arab part of Israel. When we would walk through the small villages that the trail would take us through, we were welcomed by the locals with open arms. The small children were especially intrigued by us, and would yell "Hello!" from their windows with enthusiasm. Most tourists in Israel never make it to these small villages, and it was interesting that this trail immersed us in Israel's natural areas as well as its culture.
Rather than describing day by day like I did in my previous posts, I will save you a lot of reading and post the major sites we visited. Forty miles in 2.5 days is a lot, and my body is definitely paying for it this week. Here is what we saw, in order of the hike:
Day 1: Nazareth – Golani Junction
1) Zippori – Sepphoris, or Zippori, is located in the lower Galilee, halfway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sea of Galilee. The historian Josephus described it as "the ornament of all Galilee" and it was the administrative capital of the Galilee in the 1st century. It features an impressive archeology site dating back to the Hasmoneans who settled there in the 2nd century BC, as well as subsequent Byzantine, Arab and Crusader ruins. The name comes from the Hebrew word tsipor which means "bird," presumably for the birds-eye view afforded from its hill.
2) Cana – Cana is the traditional site of the wedding feast where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine (John 2: 1-11). It is also mentioned later in John as a place where Jesus heals a royal officials son (John 4:46) and the hometown of the disciple Nathaneal (also called Bartholomew) (John 21:2). The Cana Wedding Church was absolutely beautiful, and we saw many people renewing their wedding vows. One couple, the husband who was in a wheelchair in a late state of Alzheimer's and his wife renewed their vows right outside, was probably the most memorable thing I saw the entire trip.
Additionally, The Jesus Trail passes through the modern town of Kfar Kana, which is located on the traditional site of the wedding feast. The Franciscan Wedding Church was built in 1879 at the location where ancient stone jars were discovered, which can be viewed in the lower level. It is possible for couples to renew their wedding vows here, with a certificate available in a variety of languages. The nearby Greek Orthodox Church includes a tranquil courtyard and peaceful sanctuary flanked by its own stone jars.
3) Ilaniya – Ilaniya is a small Jewish community of about 300 members. Ilaniya, originally called 'Sejera', was founded in 1899 and was one of the earliest farm settlements of the First Aliyah. The first settlers were Jewish immigrants from Kurdistan and Jewish converts from Russia. Sejera was briefly home to the famous Zionist David Ben Gurion, who later became the first prime minister of Israel. The Ha'Shomer ("the watchmen"), a Jewish defense organization was founded in Ilaniya in 1907.
Day 2: Golani Junction – Migdal
4) Kibbutz Lavi – Just past Golani Junction the trail continues to Kibbutz Lavi, one of the few orthodox religious kibbutzim. Founded in 1949 by British immigrants, Kibbutz Lavi is the biggest manufacturer of synagogue furniture in the world. The kibbutz also has a large hotel and some small-scale agriculture. Just outside the kibbutz you will pass by a Jewish graveyard and a Holocaust memorial set up by Lavi residents to remember family members who died in the Holocaust.
5) The Horns of Hattin – The Horns of Hattin are a steep double-hill outside of Tiberias which were the location of a decisive Crusader battle in 1187 when Saladin's forces defeated the Crusader army. On a clear day, the Horns provide a glorious 360 degree view of the entire Jesus Trail, including the Sea of Galilee framed by Arbel Cliffs and the snow-capped peak of Mt. Hermon to the northeast.
6) Arbel Cliffs – Standing 700 feet above the Sea of Galilee, the Cliffs of Arbel provided a panoramic view stretching from the Golan Heights to the Jordan River valley. Near these cliffs, we explored caves that apparently many remains of Neanderthals were uncovered – some dating back to 200,000 years ago. To make our decent, we had to use cables and footholes to climb down the vertical canyon walls.
7) Migdal – The modern town of Migdal is the traditional site of Magdala, the town of Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus. The name Magdala comes from the word for "tower" and probably referred to towers used for drying fish caught in the Sea of Galilee. Magdala was also known by its Greek name, Taricheae. The Roman-era ruins at Migdal are administrated by the Catholic Church and not open to the public, but visible through a wrought-iron fence. The ruins include a synagogue and Byzantine church with a mosaic of a fishing boat and ancient perfume vials, perhaps similar to the perfume vial used to anoint the feet of Jesus in Luke 7:38.
Day 3: Migdal – Capernaum
8) The Sea of Galilee – The Galilee is the largest freshwater lake in Israel. In Hebrew it is known as lake Kinneret, from the Hebrew word for harp since the flat western shore and curving eastern shore resemble the shape of the instrument. The lake provides 50% of Israel's drinking water and is piped all over the country. Today as in antiquity, the main economic activities of hte region are agriculture and fishing. Since Byzantine times, it has also been a place of pilgrimage and tourism. Fifteen harbors from the time of Jesus have been discovered. Today "St Peters Fish," also known as Tilapia, are fished commercially from the lake for tourist consumption. The name "St. Peter" references a New Testament story in which Jesus instructs Peter to pay the temple tax with a coin from the mouth of a fish.
9) Tabgha – In the region of Tabgha, on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, lies the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes, the traditional site of the food multiplication story found in all four gospels. It is also where Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection (John 21:1-17).The church is most famous for a mosaic of loaves and fishes from the original mid-third century church. The church was expanded in the fifth century, but soon after destroyed by the Persians when they invaded in 614. The Byzantine structures and mosaics were excavated in the 1930s by a German team. In 1982, the current reconstruction was added. The original mosaics depict water birds and plants, ecology of the marshy swamps typical of the area historically.
10) Job's Spring in Tabgha – The name Tabgha is a variation on its ancient Greek name, Heptapegon, meaning "seven springs." Six of these springs have been identified in modern times, including one known as "Job's Spring." Here we actually got to swim in the spring, our first shower of any kind in 3 days (and 39 miles of walking in 85 degree weather).
11) The Mount of the Beatitudes – the traditional site of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), which contains a passage known as the Beatitudes:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Today the site is a tranquil garden with a Franciscan church featuring the eight beatitudes in stained glass and provides a good vantage point to view the Sea of Galilee towards Tiberias and Capernaum.
12) The church of St. Peter's Primacy – built by Franciscans in 1933 to remember the place where Jesus bestowed church leadership on Peter in Matthew 16:18: "And I tell you that you are Peter,and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hadeswill not overcome it." The church is built over a flat rock that Byzantine pilgrims believed was the Mensa Christi where Jesus ate fish with his disciples after the resurrection.
13) Capernaum (Kefar Nachum) served as Jesus' home base during his ministry in the Galilee. There are numerous references to Capernaum in the New Testament including the healing of the Centurion's servant (Matthew 8:5-13), driving out of a demon (Mark 1:21-26), healing of a paralytic (Mark 2:1-12), clearing of the temple (John 2:12-16), and Jesus preaching in the synagogue (Mark 1:21).
Overall, the trip was exhausting but very fulfilling in many ways. I think that no matter what your spiritual beliefs are, there is something about this place that is very awe-inspiring. I'm really glad I got to experience it with my fellow classmates, and it was definitely one of the best weekends I've spent in Israel so far.
* information from http://jesustrail.com/about


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Common Mistakes after weight loss surgery
- Assuming bariatric surgery is a cure for obesity – As we always remark to our patients, bariatric surgery is not a "magic bullet", is a tool to help improve obesity and introduction to a healthier lifestyle. Weight loss surgery itself does about 40 percent of the work but the remaining 60 percent must come from the patient and their new lifestyle habits. "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got"
- Not
taking vitamins, supplements, or minerals –
This is extremely important, bariatric patients will be on a very low carb
diet after surgery and will not be getting all the nutrients they require
through their diet. Every weight loss patient has specific nutritional
need depending on the type of bariatric surgery, therefore it is essential
that patients get in contact with a nutritionist to provide the patient
supplements to maintain adequate levels of vitamins and minerals in the
body, otherwise vitamin deficiencies can occur.
For more information about vitamins after wls surgery, visit: http://longtermvsg.com/after-bariatric-surgery-guidelines
- Poor
eating habits – Eating healthy can be a
challenge before and after surgery, but always keep in mind that "bigger
changes, require bigger efforts!" It's very important to stay away from
high sugary foods and carbs, focus on the most essential portion of your
diet: protein. Try using your carbohydrates as "condiments,"
rather than as the center point of your meal.
- Drinking and eating at the same time – Drink fluids 30 minutes after your meal! It's essential that you
reserve the small amount of space you have in your stomach for
high-quality, nutrient-rich food. Drinking before and during your meal
will fill your stomach with fluid, instead of food causing you some
discomfort... Also if you drink while you
eat, the food washes out of your stomach much more quickly, you get hungry
sooner, and you are at more risk for snacking.
- Passive life (Not Exercising Regularly) – Physical activity is very important key for long-term weight management after surgery. We recommend you to start with light exercise or 30-40 minutes walks per day and then slowly start with aerobic or anaerobic exercises, exercise will help you to activate your metabolism and speed up the rate at which you burn calories to lose weight.
- Going
back to drinking soda and carbonated beverages –
Many carbonated drinks and soda seltzer have the ability to stretch the
stomach, causing some discomfort to the patient. The best thing to do is
to find other type of healthier drinks, sodas especially are extremely
high in sugar and can contribute to excess caloric intake.
- Not drinking enough water – Water will help your body heal after surgery, it will help you increase your energy levels and help you function optimally as you lose weight. If you don't drink enough water throughout the day it can lead to dehydration in the body which in result could cause detriments to your health and progress after bariatric surgery.


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Have you had a great experience while making a difference? Whether big or small, we want to hear about it!
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Have you had a great experience while making a difference? Whether big or small, we want to hear about it!
"Whether big or small, you ARE making a difference."
A seasoned volunteer since her high school years, Vanessa Rodriguez always knew she wanted to expose her children to volunteering…she just didn't know where to look.
"I was so, so happy to hear of Honeycomb," says Vanessa. "I was volunteering at Chicago Cares and another volunteer there was telling me about Honeycomb and what they do for families. I went onto their website and right away, I signed up with my daughter to sew blankets for pediatric patients."
Vanessa and her daughter, Sophia, (age 11) are in their third year of volunteering with Honeycomb, including son Emilio (age 6) who started to volunteer a year ago. "And when my husband is able to, he volunteers as well," says Vanessa. "My brother has also volunteered and loved helping out…plus he got to spend quality time with his niece and nephew."
"Everyone is so enthusiastic about Honeycomb," she continues. "Sophia and Emilio loved baking cookies at Ronald McDonald House and making sack lunches at Whole Foods…plus it's great for us to hear about the organization we are helping, like La Casa Norte, and learn about where the food is going."
The Senior Social Drum Circle is another Rodriguez family favorite. "We were at the Lincoln Perry Apartments and the seniors were having so much fun playing different instruments and dancing with the tambourines."
"We may be doing something small," stresses Vanessa, "but we are uplifting someone's day and life." "Families should volunteer together…we used to volunteer once a month before and now my family volunteers every other month now. But whether big or small, you ARE making a difference."
The Rodriguez Family lives in Elmwood Park. Vanessa works at BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois and her husband, Sebastian is in healthcare administration. Sophia just won her first team soccer championship and is involved in sign language club and plays the flute. Her brother Emilio, also loves soccer and begins tee-ball in the Spring. The family enjoys road trips and visiting Chicago museums, especially The Field Museum.


text: Autumnal Lamb Shank 2. October 2014 CRUS_lewiscookdelimacouk Food & Drink (0) When we think of lamb we instantly think of springtime, and that this is the best time to eat the meat. Having said that, lamb can be eaten pretty much all year round, especially autumn lamb that is and often more tender and flavoursome that its spring counterpart. Born in the spring, the lambs fatten up on grass over the summer period giving the meat a deeper flavour. Bear this in mind when your planning a Sunday lunch or a special occasion dinner. Here's a great lamb shank recipe, perfect for a Sunday dinner or autumnal warmer. Ingredients: Leg of mutton (2kg) 4 tbsp of papaya paste 2 tbsp of lemon juice 2 tbsp of ginger garlic paste 4 green chillies, chopped 1 tbsp red chilli powder Salt and black pepper 1 tsp of garam masala 4 tbsp of olive oil 2 medium onions, sliced 2 tomatoes, sliced 2 capsicum, sliced Debone the mutton leg and beat with a hammer. Apply papaya paste and leave for 1 hour. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, green chillies, red chilli, black pepper, garam masala, salt and oil. Coat mutton leg with this marinade and leave for 4-6 hours. Put mutton leg on a large piece of tin foil, top with onion, tomato, and capsicum and wrap carefully. Bake in preheated oven at 180 C for 40-50 minutes, or until fully tender. Set in serving platter garnish with lemon wedges and sliced onion and serve. Recipe courtesy of FoodOfficial.Tweet


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Preschools in Urban Miami Forum
Brickell International Academy was present at the ''Preschools in Urban Miami Forum'' last Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Our School Director, Michaela Dayan, was one of the speakers at this forum. Her presence and contributions helped make this event an educational and useful gathering for moms exploring the preschool world in the Brickell/Downtown Miami area.
We hope we continue to collaborate as we engage and support Miami families in their educational needs.


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There is something so mystical yet comforting about the tiny cafes and restaurants in South Mumbai. And even though a lot of restaurants/cafes have popped up in town there are a few who have clearly preserved the old world charm in their décor, food and service. And amongst these, the endangered Parsi restaurants and the quickly disappearing Irani cafes clearly stand out.We did have a long to-do or "to-eat" list…literally speaking, so we decided to start a tour of a few of these Parsi/Irani restaurants and cafes during our one day long trip in South Mumbai!What You'll be getting, is definitely more than your money's worth & an outstanding gastronomical adventure with Vishall.The Parsis kept their promise. Their food, moons away from Persian eats, is closer to local Gujarati coastal cooking, featuring indigenous fish, lentils and curries, all accompanied by Indian carb staples – chaval and rotli.It's a taste of this that awaits you on any leisurely evening on the weekend in South Mumbai, which you should kick off with a walk through its winding alleys, some of which house century-old structures.The one of a kind guided walking food tour in Mumbai, is a 3-4 hour tour around the most historic neighborhood of Mumbai that introduces you to the wonderful hosts and delicious food of India: Parsis.Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, our food tour offers a spectacular variety of delicious Indian foods and drinks. During the food tour, each participant is introduced to the Parsi cuisine. We take you on a gastronomical adventure that will titillate your senses and leave you wanting for more. We are already conducting another food tour (Kebab Mein Haddi) and have extensive experience of working with international clients. We promise that you will have plenty of 'delectable fun'!Venue: Gol Masjid, Marine Lines Timings: Saturday: 10:30am - 13:30pm
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In this classic comedy, a pair of crooks (Kevin Kline and Jamie Lee Curtis) attempt to locate a stash of stolen jewels with the unwitting aid of John Cleese's straitlaced barrister Archie Leach.
Did you know that Archie Leach was the original name of Hollywood star Cary Grant?
Yes, Cleese – who also wrote the screenplay for this film – grew up in a town very close to Cary Grant's birthplace near Bristol, so used the name as a private homage to his hero.
I'm sure there are other films that pay homage to notable figures in this way. Can you think of any?
A Fish Called Wanda is showing on BBC1 toninght at 10.45pm


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Adoption Advocate No. 89Posted Nov 01, 2015
What's Next for Adoption Advocates?
By: Chuck Johnson
Adoption has shaped my entire life, personally and professionally. As the son of an adopted person, I watched my father move from feeling a sense of quiet shame about his adoption to a place where at last – late in his life – he could celebrate it and recognize the good it had done for him. As a father by adoption, I've walked with my children through both joy and struggle, including the occasional struggle linked to adoption.
As a social worker and a longtime advocate for adoption, I do my best to serve all those impacted by adoption. I love the institution of adoption and feel called to do this work, and I have been blessed throughout my career to serve children who need safe, loving, permanent families.
Every year during National Adoption Month, all those who are touched by adoption have much to celebrate. At home with my family – and with my "work family" at National Council For Adoption – we celebrate adoption every day, not just during the month of November. Adoption is a time-tested institution that has undoubtedly benefited countless children. But as we celebrate its positives, its accomplishments, and its great potential, we must also consider the ways in which we can make adoption work better for all – for the young birth mother or birth father facing an unintended pregnancy who decides adoption is the right choice, for the foster and adoptive families hoping to provide loving homes for children, and for the infants and children who will be adopted and grow to adulthood with adoption as part of their history and identity.
Adoption is constantly evolving, and as it does, our advocacy must shift too. For those of us that advocate for children and families through adoption, it's our responsibility to make sure we are always responding to the latest research, the shifting culture, and the experiences of those who place their children as well as those who adopt and are adopted. Today, adoption advocates have to be constantly aware of this delicate balance. We cannot celebrate all that is good about adoption without also acknowledging the needs of those who are struggling and need our support. This is how we can best commit ourselves to studying and understanding adoption, trying to promote best practices, and helping to meet the needs of all people affected by adoption.
Adoption used to be viewed as a one-time legal act joining a child with a forever family. But while it is still that in one sense, it must also be seen as an ongoing experience. Adoption can be a wonderful way to provide a home for a child and build a family, and yet we have to recognize that it carries with it unique challenges, responsibilities and joys. In my work, I meet many adopting families and adoptive professionals, and I think as a group we understand this truth better than ever before. This is one reason NCFA's mission has expanded, over the years, to acknowledge that the ultimate goal of adoption is to help children not just find loving families, but to promote policies and practices that help children thrive in those families.
After all these years working in adoption, I have become a visible and outspoken advocate for adoption. But several years ago I realized that, in my efforts to be an advocate, I was focusing too much on just the benefits and positive outcomes experienced by the majority of those affected by adoption. It's not that I was unaware of the less positive experiences, but at the time it was easier and more comfortable to focus on those good outcomes. While I always supported compassionate counseling for women considering adoption and strong pre-adoption education for prospective adoptive families, and advocated for quality post-adoption services, I didn't always direct focus to these concerns as I do now. I was too focused on the worthy goal of getting a child in need into a family.
I know it might sound strange to some that an adoption professional can be too focused on the child! The nature of this work must be child-centered first if it is to truly serve children in need. But adopted children will one day be adopted adults. When we only focus on adoption as it serves infants and young children, we lose sight of the important fact that the needs and perspectives of adopted individuals can change profoundly over time. We not only want to see a child find a good family; we want to help ensure they have a safe, secure, and permanent role in their family into adulthood and throughout their life.
Even the basic right and need of U.S. citizenship is not automatically guaranteed to every internationally adopted person, a vital issue that NCFA has been involved with since 2008, and one we will continue to press in our advocacy on Capitol Hill. Over the years we have published many policy papers, joined working groups, and met with hundreds of legislators, urging them to amend the Child Citizenship Act and close the loophole that leaves a small but still unacceptable number of intercountry adoptees vulnerable to citizenship problems and even deportation. All those who consider themselves advocates for intercountry adoption should also be speaking up on behalf of adoptees in the U.S. to get this citizenship issue fixed. This is a great and unmet need – a broken promise we made to protect and serve adoptees – and we must address it now.
Earlier this year I attended The Hague Special Commission on the Practical Implementation of The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. A large portion of the meeting was focused on the importance of preserving records for adoptees, as well as how to prepare for and assist them in search and reunion – something almost unheard-of in intercountry adoption years ago. Adoption is constantly changing, often for the better, as the community tries to respond to the ever-shifting landscape and what the latest research as well as decades of experience can teach us.
Because adoption is a client-centered social service, it is always evolving to better serve the clients involved. Thanks to generations of adult transracial adoptees sharing their experiences, we now know far more than we once did about the importance of helping adopted individuals understand their racial and cultural identities, even when they are separated from their families, countries, and/or cultures of origin due to adoption. Adopting across racial and cultural lines requires an additional commitment of adoptive parents. It will be their responsibility to help their children learn about, explore, and develop meaningful connections with their history and culture of origin, as well as understand and cope with the ongoing legacy of racism in our country. Many adoption agencies have improved the preparation and education they offer to prospective adoptive families in this area, but far more work needs to be done in preparing parents to adopt transracially. Families stand to benefit when we recognize that transracial and transcultural adoptees have a right to their history and their heritage, and that transracial adoption brings with it a unique set of challenges that parents must be aware of before they adopt.
The growth of domestic open adoption, too, has changed the landscape drastically. Open adoption often means ongoing contact between birth and adoptive families. That may require the occasional involvement of the adoption agency or attorney, who can help mediate and provide asked-for guidance. The Internet can help facilitate this contact – and sometimes create it where it did not formerly exist. We know that adoptees often benefit from knowing more about their birth families, maintaining those lifelong connections, and having access to more complete medical and social background information.
Even as we become more open about the challenges in adoption, the reforms we need to make, the services we need to expand, we have seen an increasing number of studies that support the instinctive belief we already had that children do best in loving, permanent families. Our more nuanced understanding of the long-term physiological and psychological effects of institutionalization, trauma, emotional and physical abuse, and neglect has helped adoption services providers and child welfare advocates push for the kind of comprehensive post-adoption services and support many families need. More and more adoption agencies have staff members who are informed about these issues and can specifically address the unique needs of adopted children and adoptive families.
While many adoption professionals are working hard to provide the support adoptive families need, here in the U.S., we continue to hear more and more stories of adoption disruptions and the unregulated, underground "rehoming" of children whose adoptive parents have given up responsibility for them. We can and must do more, as adoption professionals, to ensure that every prospective adoptive parent understands the "forever" commitment of adoption – a commitment they make to their child that should endure through difficult times as well as joyful ones. The rehoming of children and the unregulated trafficking that occurs in a fraction of cases is an abomination, and has harmed too many children – even one is one too many. We need to educate in advance, train, and support families with the services they need before their problems loom so large that they turn away from the commitment they made to their children through adoption.
One thing National Council For Adoption has increasingly focused on over the past decade or so is to identify just why families are struggling. Of course every child and every family is different, but from talking with families and studying this issue, we have found some common experiences: post-adoption visits often come too late, and are not frequent enough; intervention and services for children who need them are either unavailable or not recommended soon enough; and both parents and educators are under-informed about the very real effects that past trauma, grief, abuse, or neglect may have on a child's ability to learn and thrive. To address these needs, much of NCFA's research and advocacy is focused on advocating for expanded and strengthened post-adoption services for families.
To succeed and thrive, we know that families need more education and follow-up, and – just like birth parents – adoptees may need support at various points throughout their adult lives as new concerns present themselves and old ones resurface. While many agencies are already involved in facilitating adoption reunions and supporting those involved, we should do more to help adult adoptees find out about their history if they choose, and advocate for adoption competency among social workers and mental health professionals who may need to help adoptees process what they learn and make peace with things they are unable to discover.
We also need to work legislatively to get the necessary funding and research so that states can identify resources for both adoptees and adoptive families, and provide more where there are gaps in services. Both research and experience tells us that if this is not part of your adoption advocacy, if you cannot provide the post-adoption services and follow-up that adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families need, then you should not be working in the field of adoption.
It takes time and commitment to develop a long-term strategy, but it is imperative that we do so, recognizing that adoption does not end at placement. Adoption advocacy, practice, and legislation must recognize and support this notion of adoption as a lifelong experience, a lifelong process. While adoption has a long and philanthropic history, we can and must do more to ensure that we are serving everyone's long-term interests.
We know from research and from the anecdotal experiences of the millions of adoptive families what a life-changing blessing adoption is to them, but we also know there are some who did not benefit from their adoption experiences. We hear stories of birth parents, particularly those from past generations, who felt pressured into adoption or chose it freely only to feel shut out from their children's lives. We hear from adoptees whose families might have lacked the education or the empathy to understand how their adopted children felt. It is essential that we face up to the fact that adoption does not always serve everyone's best interests, even as we acknowledge the many successes.
The goal of adoption cannot simply be a short-term, immediate goal – to get a child into a family. Adoption service providers cannot ever compromise in practice – not just following every law and policy to the letter, even policies they may not like or agree with, but also exercising due diligence in every single adoption to ensure that everything is carried out in that individual child's best interest, from the start of the adoption proceedings. Support should be given to both birth parents and adoptive families for as long as needed post-adoption. If an agency cannot commit to this – and make this its highest goal – it should not be involved in adoption.
Finally, those of us who care about meeting the needs of children in need should always be thinking about how we can best connect and collaborate with other individuals and groups to serve our overall mission. Most often, this will mean working with those we generally agree with. But it can also mean reaching out to and finding allies in those with whom we don't always see eye to eye. We share some common ground with all those who care about adoption, how it is practiced, and how best to serve children and families (both birth and adoptive). In my years of working in this field, I have always looked for and tried to forge partnerships and collaborative relationships with a broad and diverse group of advocates, policymakers, and professionals. I know this important collaboration must continue if we are going to be ethical and effective advocates for children and families.
My whole life has been impacted by adoption, from its role in my father's life, to the formation of my own family, to the work I do each day. Though I have spent many years in this field, though I've known many challenges as well as joys as an adoption advocate, I've lost none of my convictions about the good of adoption. It has existed in one form or another for centuries, and I know it will go on. It's important to recognize that we lose nothing by examining its shortcomings as well as its benefits. Only by facing and understanding our past failures and limitations as advocates can we make adoption stronger and protect it as a viable option for countless future children.
I count myself truly fortunate to have been involved in this work for so long, and I know that the practice and institution of adoption can only benefit from closer examination, tough questions, and passionate recommitment to addressing the needs of those we serve. Those of us who claim the mantle of "adoption advocates," especially those privileged enough to have gained decades of experience in this field, need to be on the front lines calling for and advocating for better support and services for all those affected by adoption. That is my pledge – for myself as well as those who work with me at NCFA – and I hope you will join us.


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The Responsible Reform report on the replacement of DLA by PIP has slowly been gaining media attention. Here are some of the appearances that I know of.
Sue Marsh on BBC Radio 5 with Maria Miller, minister for disabled people
Sue Marsh on BBC Newsnight with Chris Grayling, Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions
Note that what Chris Grayling said here was untrue.
Baroness Meacher on BBC News
Margo Milne on talkSPORT radio
Kaliya Franklin on Technical Difficulties, Resonance FM
A transcript is available at Indigo Jo Blogs.
Latentexistence on The Pod Delusion, also Resonance FM (Starts at 9:36)
A transcript is available on my previous blog post.
Sue Perkins on The News Quiz on Radio 4 (Starts at 8:44)
More stuff:
For many links to articles around the web please see the "all big ideas start small" blog.
Read the report: http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/files/response_to_proposed_dla_reforms.pdf
Sign the petition: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/20968


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