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|Cholesterol 271mg
|Sodium 367mg
|Total Carbohydrate 161g
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|Protein 38g
|Calcium 91mg
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Fried rice is one of the staple foods of Chinese cuisine. You can use almost any ingredient you want in fried rice and this article is about one of literally dozens if not hundreds of fried rice recipes. You can use beef mince or julienned steak cut into thin strips. This is entirely up to you.
You must use cold or leftover rice to prepare fried rice dishes. It's preferable to use leftover rice as explained below but if you don't have any leftover rice in the house, cook fresh rice but make sure it cools down. What I always advise is to cook the rice, place on a tray and loosen it with a spatula. Make sure it has completely cooled down before cooking otherwise the rice will become clumpy in texture and won't cook properly.
For the vegetables, in this recipe we will use onions, frozen peas and shredded carrots. If you don't like this combination you can use sweetcorn, different coloured peppers, edamame beans, broad beans, diced baby corn, iceburg lettuce, bok choy or whatever else you can think of.
I would marinade the beef before cooking and stir-fry it on it's own until it's nearly cooked before adding it into the fried rice. For the frozen peas, I would quickly blanch then before adding into the fried rice. If you decide to dice your carrot instead of shredding it then you will also need to blanch it before adding it into the fried rice.
This beef fried rice recipe is very quick, easy and simple. It's also full of nutrition which makes it a perfect weeknight dinner dish.
- 8 ounces flank steak (cut into thin strips)
- 3 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil, for stir-frying)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 4 cups rice (cold or leftover cooked rice)
- 1/2 cup peas (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 1/4 cup carrot (shredded)
- 1 1/2 to 2 green onions (scallion, spring onion; finely chopped)
- For the Marinade:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (demerara or caster sugar)
- 1/4 sesame oil
- 1 pinch white pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
Steps to Make It
Add the marinade ingredients to the beef, stirring to combine. Let stand while preparing other ingredients (at least 15 minutes).
Mix 2 egg yolks with the rice gently.
Lightly beat the rest of the eggs with 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce.
Boil some water in a small saucepan and blanch the peas. Drain the water and leave aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a preheated wok on high heat. When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic. Stir-fry for a few seconds until aromatic, then add the onion. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until it starts to turn brown and softens. Add the beef and let it brown briefly, then stir-fry until it changes colour.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the wok, reduce the heat to medium. Add the rice, stirring and turning it over with a spatula to heat through and break up any clumps.
Add the peas and shredded carrot, stirring to combine.
Make a room in one corner of the wok and pour in the beaten egg. Scramble the egg and then combine with the fried rice. Stir in the chopped green onion. Do a taste test and add a bit more salt and/ or pepper if desired. Serve hot.
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Children's Library Reopens at Harold Washington Library Center
Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Public Library Commissioner (CPL) Brian Bannon and Exelon executives for the grand opening of the redesigned Thomas Hughes Children's Library, an innovative learning center that… Read more
Annual College Conference to Address Postsecondary Success
Now that Illinois has a budget and higher education is funded, it is more important than ever that Illinois renews its collective efforts to improve postsecondary access and success for… Read more
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by Daniel Nardini A teenage girl named Evelyn Beatriz Hernandez Cruz was sentenced to 30 years in a prison in El Salvador. Her crime? No, she did not commit murder,… Read more
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Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI.org), a Chicago-based nonprofit that provides tens of thousands of deserving kids from low-income families with free school supplies to help them succeed in the classroom,… Read more
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C-Strategies LLC, a Chicago-based strategic communications and public affairs firm, announced the hiring of Allison Ordman as Communications Director. She will focus on client messaging and campaign strategy as well… Read more
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OTTAWA, June 20, 2017 /CNW/ - Her Excellency Sharon Johnston will receive the degree of Doctor of Laws,
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Her Excellency will receive the honorary degree at the beginning of the ceremony. She will then deliver a convocation address to students graduating from the School of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences (Nursing) and the Faculty of Law. For more information about Western University, visit www.uwo.ca.
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Jordan Silver debuts on Spotify with a heartfelt lament to a hometown missed and romance lost. Crooning over hindsight and how to miss all the signs of growing up and friends moving on. Jordan Silvers lyrics are as authentic, honest, and contain vivid imagery of a nostalgia for his hometown, family, and friends who are all in Maryland even name dropping the chain Texas Roadhouse in an early verse. The instrumentation and arrangement of the track is fairly standard, it starts out with a thin acoustic guitar that might be too thin for my taste but quickly fleshes out with a punchy drum kit that backs his crooning as he asks "Do you miss Maryland?". The production stays full tilt for the bulk of "Maryland" although given the sentimental value of the song it starts and ends pianissimo minimalist. Find link to steaming and attached mini-bio for Jordan Silver below.
"Jordan Silver is a NYC based singer-songwriter living in Washington Heights. He's 24 years old, primarily plays guitar and sings his own music. He's also playwright who focuses on creating a story with the lyrics of his tunes"
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MUNI 25-Treasure Island Downtown SF Stop Relocates August 12th
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Beginning Sunday August 12th, 2018 the location of the MUNI 25-Treasure Island stop in downtown San Francisco changes. The new stop for travel to and from Treasure Island will be at Bay 29 on Bus Deck Level 3 of the Salesforce Transit Center located at Mission Street and Fremont Street. As of August 12th the MUNI 25 bus will no longer stop at the Temporary Transit Terminal located at Folsom St and Beale St.
Please note: beginning August 12th, during the overnight hours of 12:30 AM through 6:00 AM daily, the 25-Treasure Island will pick up/drop off not at Bus Deck Level 3 but at Bay E on the Ground Floor of the Transit Center next to all the other Muni lines.
All members of the Island community are invited to a Neighborhood Block Party hosted at the new Transit Center on Saturday August 11th. Visit http://salesforcetransitcenter.com for more information on that event.
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A children's football team from former Singapore captain Fandi Ahmad's F-17 Academy finally got a flight out of Antalya, where they were stranded since Saturday, due to Friday night's attempted coup in Turkey.
The group of 21 children, parents and coaches, who were on their way to the Gothia Cup in Sweden, arrived in Istanbul from Antalya Airport yesterday afternoon.
The team, who were trying to get a direct flight to the Swedish city of Gothenburg, caught a connecting flight to Copenhagen in Denmark at 8pm Singapore time yesterday.
F-17 director Mizra Ismail told The Straits Times that, with the help of Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, they managed to book a private coach to take them from Copenhagen to Gothenburg, where the team are scheduled to play their first game at 1pm today.
"The boys are all in high spirits and feeling fresh after a good night's sleep at a hotel," said Mr Mizra. "Our main priority is their safety and getting them to Gothenburg in time for the tournament."
Mr Mizra noted that there was a direct Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Gothenburg yesterday, but it was full.
There are two coaches, six parents and 13 children aged eight to 14 in the group, which left Singapore at 10pm on Friday on Turkish Airlines Flight TK55.
Before their flight was diverted to Antalya, they were headed to Istanbul, where they were to take a transit flight to Copenhagen.
From Copenhagen, they were to take a train to Gothenburg to compete at the youth football tournament, which runs until July 25.
Ms Sia Hwee Mian, a parent in the group, told The Straits Times before the coach booking was made yesterday that the team was likely to stick to the train option if they could not get a direct flight from Istanbul. "We had six missing pieces of luggage yesterday, but managed to find all of them this morning," she said in text messages.


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Dear Friends and Parishioners of Ascension Memorial Church,
It is with sadness that I write to share the news of the passing of Bruce Cutler.
Bruce was a much beloved, life-long member of Ascension who had a great love for the people of our parish community.
Visitation: Friday, July 14, 4:00-7:00PM Whittier-Porter Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Saturday, July 15, 10:00AM – Ascension Memorial Church (Reception following in Boone Hall)
May Bruce's kind soul rest in peace.
In faith,
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Behavioral ONE
After volunteering with Mitchell's Place for three summers, Amrita decided that she wanted to extend her teaching of computers to children on the Autism spectrum as well. Through Screens for Schools, she conducted a bi-weekly coding class over two summers for the students of Behavioral ONE, an after-school program for children on the spectrum. Below, you can find the letter that was distributed to parents of Behavioral ONE giving the details of this program along with pictures and videos of some of the children that participated in the class.
Amrita presented a check for $15,000 to Martha Gaskins Elementary in the spring, allowing the purchase of 60 Chromebooks and 2 charging carts at a wonderful program featuring the new Martha Gaskins Cheerleaders and speeches by both the principal Dr. Finley and various students. The Chromebooks will be delivered and ready to go for the upcoming school year.
For the second summer in a row, Amrita hosted a week-long coding camp at EPIC Elementary. With a total of thirty five students spread across two groups, the camp was successful, and a lot of fun for both the students and teachers! The campers spent time working through Code.org's Express Course, learning the fundamentals of coding, and closed out an amazing week of camp with a fun-filled Friday with coding-themed Kahoot games! Needless to say, the campers soon became extremely competitive, aiming to get the highest scores and outdo the teachers.


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By JACK WEATHERLY Steve Grantham Jr. has brewed up a plan to put a private-label beer in Outback Steakhouses, starting with the nine he owns and shooting for many more restaurants and other establishments. Meanwhile, Lucas Simmons has been producing for two years at his Lucky Town Brewing Co. Now the two Jacksonians' paths are converging. The result will be ...Read More »
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Casual dining is an economic indicator
How's an area's economy doing? Just check the traffic at casual dining restaurants such as Outback, Longhorn, Logan's and Olive Garden. J&R Restaurant Group's sales at its eight Mississippi and Tennessee Outback Steakhouses dropped along with the economy from 2007-2009. By 2010, with a degree of life returning to the economy and job insecurity lifting, people began treating themselves to ...Read More »
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Outback to open restaurant in Flowood next summer
FLOWOOD, Mississippi — Outback Steakhouse plans to open a second Jackson-area eatery next summer in Flowood, Steve Grantham, president of J&R Restaurant Group confirmed Tuesday. "It will be across from Dogwood Festival, on the southeast corner of Market Street," said Grantham. "If all goes according to plan, we'll break ground in mid-January." He hopes to be open by June 1. ...Read More »
Willoughby: Strategic investment — Grantham has worked for greater good of community
Leading up to Super Bowl XLVI, we heard a lot about Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis being the host facility. Lucas Oil, founded by Indiana native Forrest Lucas, is obviously committed to its community. The company paid $120 million for the naming rights to the stadium in 2006 for a twenty year period. As I learned more about Lucas Oil ...Read More »


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Welcome to our weekly highlight of all things 'Europeos.'
It was another week in the European Leagues and here are the key points you might've missed from this weekend from our favorite Aztecs:
Raul Jimenez Saves Benfica
In Benfica's match against Rio Ave, Mexican striker Raul Jimenez was given the starting position and played the full 90 minutes which was a breath of fresh air considering the last couple of games have been merely late-game substitutions. A win for Benfica was crucial with the Portuguese club neck and neck in the league with rival club Porto. The savior of the match would be Raul Jimenez, who in the 75th minute was given a great ball by Salvio inside the box and would calmly pass the ball away from the keeper and into the back of the net.
Raul Jimenez's goal could not come at a perfect time. For one, it all but secures Benfica's spot on top the standings with a five point lead ahead of Porto (73 points) with 78 points. And, with international games only a few weeks away, the Mexican striker will surely be in a confident place.
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Carlos Vela Scores
Carlos Vela started and played the full duration of the match in Real Sociedad's match against Sevilla. The game was intense from the very beginning with fouls from both teams, including one to Vela, that resulted in plenty of cards. Sevilla's Sarabia scored in the 41st minute and added greater intensity to the game. Vela would help Real Sociedad secure the point by scoring the equalizer in the 61st minute by staying committed to getting the ball inside the box.
Vela has always been standoffish about his commitment to El Tri but his performance in Spain has been primarily positive. He would definitely be a figure that should be seen during the Confederations Cup over the summer.
Jonathan Goes Head to Head With MSN
Fifth place Villarreal took on first place Barcelona. It was Jonathan Dos Santos against Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar. Barca would start the goal scoring early as Neymar would find a way to find open space inside the penalty box and score in the 21st minute of play. Villarreal's Bakambu would give the Spanish club some hope by equalizing the match in the 32nd minute. However, Barca found their rhythm and MSN proved unstoppable. Messi would score in the 45th minute, Suarez in the 69th and Messi against in the 82nd. Despite the loss, Jonathan's playing time is once again the most beneficial. Going head to head against some of the biggest names in soccer is always great practice for international play and being part of one of the top 5 teams in a prestigious league is not bad either.
Ochoa Has Too Much To Take On
Unlike Jonathan, whose head to head against a big team was a test of his skill, Ochoa's latest match against Real Madrid only highlighted the lack of help he receives from his team. In Granada's 4-0 loss against the 2nd place team in La Liga's Primera Division, Ochoa and his defense was immovable against second string players. Both James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata were able to get two goals during the match and all within the first 45 minutes of play.
While Granada's future in the relegation zone in set, Ochoa has a brighter horizon. Only time will tell which direction he chooses to go.
Fabian Starts
Eintracht Frankfurt lost 2-0 in their Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg. Marco Fabian would receive the full 90 minutes of play but his presence was dimmer than his recent matches. Wolfsburg picked up the a little later in the much, scoring their first goal in the 48th minute. They would go on to secure their victory in the 63rd minute despite Eintracht Frankfurt having the majority of the possession.
Fabian might not've scored a goal but his inclusion in the roster still shows the momentum hasn't died out yet. Perhaps another goal in the near future could determine whether he's a definite starter here in the US tournament or flying overseas as a reliable substitute.
PSV Ties
PSV took on Groningen on May 7th in a regular season Eredivisie match where Hector Moreno and Andres Guardado were given the starting positions. The goalscoring began early during the game with Groningen's Mahi scoring in the 11th minute. From that point, the game slowly began to lose momentum and both teams remained cautious. However, in a weekend full of equalizers, PSV was able to get the 1-1 draw when Lammers scored in the 59th minute.
PSV currently sits in third place and both Mexican players have stayed comfortable in their starting positions. While the Eredivisie is not the most competitive of the European leagues, the confidence both players will have coming back to El Tri should serve as proof the team is treating them well.
Reyes Continues With Strong Season
Espanyol was able to be victorious against Deportivo de La Coruna on Sunday in a match that ended 2-1. A poor defensive error left Espanyol with the lead early as Leo Baptistao scored in the 11th minute. Espanyol's second goal would come soon after as Gerard Moreno would score 29th minute. Deportivo would get a goal of their own in the 47th minute but by then, Espanyol had already secured their victory.
Diego Reyes got the full 90 minutes of the match and was very effective at keep the defensive side clear. Being a Europeo who consistently gets playing time should be highlighted during international play coming up. It'll be important for the national team to have confidence in the back, a position that has been Osorio's biggest flaw according to critics. Both he and Reyes will need to shut those critiques down.
PoTRI Remains Sporadic
Porto's match against Maritimo ended in a 1-1 draw. The game lacked momentum as well as its fair share of Mexican players. Hector Herrera started and played the full 90 minutes. Jesus 'Tecatito' Corona was subbed in during the 70th minute. Miguel Layun did not play nor was he benched.
This absence of playing time comes at a very unfortunate time for the PoTRI. Hector Herrera has been given the majority of the playing time but his performance in the midfield lacks motivation. Layun had vanished from the team's roster altogether and Tecatito has not been given enough chances to highlight his skills for the midfield. It is going to be tough for the team to adjust back to international play.
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Learn more than you ever thought possible in a day and you will be ready to take your new skills out into the wild.
What we'll cover
At a glance:
- The building blocks of the internet and how webpages work
- Introduction to everything HTML and CSS
- How to write code by hand and modify the code of existing websites
- Learn how to build and design for all device types
- All about adding images
- Introduction to SEO and accessibility techniques
- Linking and all its glory
- Have the confidence to jump in and edit code in Squarespace, WordPress, Shopify, Big Commerce, Weebly and other programs
- Just what is this 'semantic code' business?
- Fine tune your CSS
- Change the way your site looks across different devices (mobile and responsive design)
- Get creative with typography by using custom fonts
- In-depth code editing and writing
- Advanced use of images in CSS
- Learn how to get your site on the internet (go live)
Anything else I should know?
Nope, nada, nothing and zilch!
This course is made for anyone who wants to learn something new, and is geared for those who have zero experience coding.
An understanding of how computers generally work (installing software as well as opening and saving files) would be highly beneficial, but we'll go through all that on the day anyway.
Who should do this workshop?
Business owners, creatives, hobbyists, bloggers, teachers, parents…..anyone who wants to learn to code and start their learning in the best way possible.
What should I bring?
Two of the most important things we need from our students is a positive attitude and a thirst for knowledge. We can't give these to you on the day – you must bring them with you.
As far as technical things: Bring a laptop (Mac, PC or Linux – it doesn't matter!)
Make sure you have the following software installed:
Please also make sure you have admin rights on your computer – this means we can install things on the day and you'll be able to save files to your hard drive.
If you're using a computer from your employer, make sure you've got admin rights before you come along.
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Don't Lose Hope, Historian Jon Meacham Tells Capacity Crowd at Carlson Lecture
Using his deep knowledge of American history as a reference point, noted author and historian Jon Meacham delivered a reassuring message to an enthusiastic capacity crowd at Northrop last week: Do not abandon hope in these tumultuous times.
"We have been here before in many ways, and we have persevered," Meacham told more than two-thousand people who attended the Distinguished Carlson Lecture November 14, presented by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
Meacham's lecture was based on his latest book, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels, in which he puts our current divisive political climate in perspective.
"In a world that seems to be growing more divided every day, Jon's work provides perspective, and it offers hope," said Dean Laura Bloomberg in her welcome to Meacham. "I don't know about you, but I think hope is something this world could use a little more of right now."
Meacham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer, described previous dark times in the nation's history such as the Civil War, the Great Depression, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War era, when Americans and their leaders eventually came together to overcome those struggles.
"We came through the Great Depression because we had a president (Franklin Roosevelt) and a populace that was not ready to give up," said Meacham. "We were bound together because we knew each other, and we believed that we were stronger together than we were apart."
Meacham peppered his remarks with gentle ribbing of many political figures, including Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, John F. Kennedy, and others. He also poked a little fun at himself, noting his audiences can be "particularly dorky. And let's be honest, if you're here, you're in the club."
Calling himself a huge admirer of Minnesota political icons Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, Meacham said Humphrey's 1948 'bright sunshine' speech to the Democratic National Convention, in which he argued in favor of a strong civil rights plank, was a pivotal point in political history.
"That speech, in many ways, inaugurated the modern era of politics in its best sense. It was clearly a delineation for the good," said Meacham. When delegates from Southern states, led by Strom Thurmond, walked out to begin running the Dixiecrat campaign, "you could see a clear line separating the politics of hope, preached by Humphrey, and the politics of fear, embodied by Thurmond."
Meacham said the Joe McCarthy "red scare" of the early 1950s is similar to the current era. He noted that McCarthy understood how to manipulate the media, and he used hyperbole and false charges to become the most powerful politician in America at that time.
"But McCarthy fell from power with the rise of television usage, which increased tenfold in four years," Meacham said. "Americans could look at him, they could watch the Army-McCarthy hearings, they could see what they seemed to be becoming, and they didn't like it. The fever broke. The notion of fair play won out."
President Trump gained political power through his use of the media, particularly his constant use of Twitter, and "his cultural ubiquity is something we will reckon with forever," said Meacham. "It's clear the presidency has not changed Donald Trump. We don't know yet to what extent he has changed the presidency."
The Distinguished Carlson Lecture Series is supported by Carlson and the Carlson Family Foundation. They were represented on stage by Wendy Nelson, chair of the Carlson Family Foundation (pictured at left), who presented Meacham with a framed set of photos from Hubert Humphrey's 1968 presidential campaign that were taken by TIME/Life Magazine photojournalist Ben Martin and donated to the School.
"My grandfather's vision to start this lecture series as a means to contribute to the intellectual life of Minnesota could be identified as a push for our better angels to take flight," said Nelson. "And I am certain that he would be applauding you, as we are, for using your voice at this moment in history to stoke hope and encourage breath for our more noble selves."
Meacham closed the night with a reminder that every era is defined by how our "better angels win out over our darker instincts."
"The soul of our country is neither wholly good nor wholly bad. We have the capacity to be like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and to be like the Ku Klux Klan, " Meacham said. "It's a perennial struggle. There's never going to be a moment when we look around and say everything is perfect. There's a reason the framers of the Constitution said we are seeking 'a more perfect union.'"
For 35 years, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, with support from Carlson and the Carlson Family Foundation, has presented the Distinguished Carlson Lecture Series, bringing to Minnesota world-renowned speakers to participate in a forum dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the most important policy issues of the day.
The series began in 1980 with a gift from Curtis L. Carlson to honor his late friend, Hubert H. Humphrey, and to "contribute to the intellectual life of the greater Twin Cities community by sponsoring lively forums of broad interest."
To date, the Carlson Lecture has presented more than 50 speakers, including Bill Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, Elie Wiesel, the Dalai Lama, and Beverly Sills. See the complete list here.
The Distinguished Carlson Lecture Series is made possible by a gift from Carlson and the Carlson Family Foundation.


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In my small class of about 20 students, I am one of four mothers (including the tutor) and one of four people over the age of 30. Needless to say, the four people over 30 are the mothers. I think two are even grandmothers! The rest of the (predominantly female) class are young. Very young.
One of the conversations I overheard included:
'I love your tattoo!'
'Yeah, I love yours too. Did it hurt?'
'Naaaa. Awww a bit. You?
Many of the girls reminded me of me when I was in my 20s. They meant well, had big ideas and were terribly pretentious in their idealism and anger. They call themselves 'jaded' and 'feminist' without ever substantiating it and spent half the lesson attached to their mobile phones. One young girl stank of smoke and I wanted to tell her off, but thought it might not be appropriate since I wasn't her mother.
The class I am doing is Creative NonFiction - a hybrid of literature and non-fiction, a marriage of journalism and storytelling. What you would get if you threw Four Corners and Playschool in bed together.
We did a number of writing activities today but one of them struck a chord so I am going to reproduce it here. We were asked to write a paragraph about six roles or identities that we play in public or private.
My primary identity at the moment is that of MOTHER. I have two little girls and it is difficult to escape the duties associated with mothering, although I am still coming to terms taking ownership of the identity mother. The activities swamp my day and sometimes I feel I don't get to 'play' out any of my other roles, yet it still feels foreign to take on the title. Being a mother is the single most rewarding thing I have ever done and a primary reason I am here today being a STUDENT.
From today I am a STUDENT again. This is my 4th degree and I had vowed never to do another one after finishing a Grad Dip of Medical Science (Education) back in 2005. But writing will be a way of life for me, one that can fit around my other identities especially MOTHER. If you love it, it's not work.
I have always been a SISTER but since becoming a MOTHER I have felt the pull towards my sister a lot more, especially as she had children around the same time as I. We have really discovered each other in the past few years and found out we share many secrets and desires. I am fortunate I get to see my SISTER regularly as part of my MOTHERS GROUP.
As a member of my MOTHERS GROUP I am one arm of a tight group of mums who have been meeting (with and without children) for almost four years. We are honorary family members, babysitters, gym buddies, Kindy mums, coffee drinkers, recipe and battle-story swappers, someone to bitch about and bitch to. I am the organiser of the group, the list maker, planning all the rosters and parties. Sometimes I hate that, but I love my group.
Recently I have been a RENOVATOR. It's a process much akin to getting pregnant and having a child except that having a baby is quicker, cheaper and less painful. We are about to finish significant second storey additions and I am currently interviewing painters and blind-makers, the finishing touches to our new house. I am eagerly awaiting my new study, very attic-like and a perfect space for a new writer.
But before all of this I was a WIFE. We have just celebrated our 11th anniversary and have known each other half our lives. I met my husband on the first day of university back in 1995. We have essentially grown up together and he is very supportive of all my roles, especially my becoming a student. Again.
After I finished writing this I was somewhat surprised to see that I had not included WRITER as one of my roles. I guess that will come in time. At least I didn't have any difficulty coming up with 6 roles. I had half a dozen more on the tip of my pen that I could have included. At least being a mature aged student comes with some benefits - two of the twenty year olds in my group couldn't come up with more than 4 roles and identities.


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|Tennis Club Story Guide ✍
Players are the backbone for the tennis club. They coach customers and enter matches to bring fame and money back for the club.
The game starts with 2 starting players, male and female. During creation, male player's type can be chosen from the basic 7 player types. His stat can also be adjusted. The same can be done for females if you chose that instead too. If you chose a male, a female will go on its default name and characteristics. The same also can happen if you chose a female, leaving the male with its default name and characteristics.
Additional players can be recruited via Club Activities. The tennis club can have at most 50 players at a single time.
Age and GenderEdit
Players can be categorized into 3 age categories. Juniors, Normals, and Seniors. Player's gender can be determined by the color of his age icon. Male players will have blue blackground while female players will have red background.
Age and gender can determine whether the player can enter matches or not. Some matches only accepts of specific age category or gender.
There are 20 player types available in the game. Types usually determined how high a stat can be trained. Some types also has some hidden effect.
Player types are important in trainings. By training special combination of player types, training effects can be improved.
There are 2 category of stats in the game : physical stats and tennis stats.
Physical stats are the player's physical characteristics such as power, speed, stamina etc.
Stats that belong to these category :
These stats can be improved via training up to certain value. Further improvements can be done by wearing equipments. Consuming items will also increase these stats.
Another set of stats that every players have are the tennis stats. These stats refer to the tennis moves.
Stats that belongs to this category :
Unlike physical stats, these stats can't be improved via trainings. Nor can they be improved via consuming items. The only way to improve these stats is by equipping racket.
These stats are related to the chosen play tactic during the actual tennis match. Using tactic that uses a lot of tennis moves where its stats are highest will improve winning chance by a lot.
Additional players can be recruited via Club Activities. On recruitment, 2-5 random players are generated. They will have random types, categories and equipments. What types that will be available is determined by recruitment method used.
Note :
- Although Online Ad and TV Ad allows to recruit all player types, the chances to get some types are different. TV Ad will have a better chance to get some rarer types such as World Class, Superstar and Idol.
Special PlayersEdit
Aside from the random generated players, there are some special players that are available to recruit after reaching certain points of the game.
These characters are Kairosoft's recurring characters and mascots such as Sally Prin and King Ackbar.


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The high school environment can be a big challenge for some students. Today and tomorrow we will take you inside the Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) in Buffalo. WBFO's senior reporter Eileen Buckley begins our on-going series called 'Cafeteria Chats'.
In a corner of the charter school's cafeteria, we sat at a round table. Over three lunch periods, we chatted with nine students as they shared what it's like being a teenager in high school.
"My name is Roman Laney and I am a junior/senior. Some of the big challenges for me, just coming in, try to be myself and work to the best of my ability every single day. There's a lot of distractions around, bunch of different personalities you've got to mingle with, but just trying to do my best and perform to the best of my ability," explained Laney.
The students described pressure to complete their academics, balance a social life and deal with peer pressure. Some are being bullied.
"I've been bullied for 11-years of my life and I'm still bullied," declared Shari Csizmadia.
One of the most profound bullying stories emerged during our chat. Csizmadia is a junior. She said she gets bullied because she's diabetic.
"Because of my diabetes. I'm a Type I and many students are like 'oh – it's dio-betes girl' or oh you know my machine beeps so everyone is like 'oh my God she's dying', so it's just horrible sometimes and it's really stressful, but I just kind of think of it's going to go away, it's going to go away eventually," Csizmadia described.
Junior Katie Jo Williams also described being bullied.
"Elementary going into middle school I was bullied a lot. It shut me out of everybody else now because back then I was such a social butterfly. I talked to everyone. I tried to be friends with everyone. I was just that nice of a girl and now I just have my few close friends," explained Williams.
"What do you get bullied about?" asked Buckley. "I was called a prostitute back in elementary school. I didn't know what it was until I asked my mom until I went home that day and she told me what it was and why I wanted to know. I told her I was called it in one of my art classes," Williams said.
"Is it a different culture for the girls?" asked Buckley. "Um, yeah," Williams responded.
The male students gave us a different perspective on bullying. They said they actually experience more comradery with their friends.
"Nobody really gets bullied because everybody gets along, like everyone gets along here," said Dennison Stone, senior at CSAT.
"Have you ever experienced yourself?" asked Buckley. "No", said replied Stone.
Stone also noted he has never witnessed others getting bullied and that the school keeps a strict policy in place against bullying.
Lieoneo Prodomo is also a senior. He told us he's never been bullied or witnessed it.
"Over here no. It's like – you know it's like small schools, so everybody knows each other and everybody is always looking out for each other," Prodomo explained. "It's like everybody knows each other – we – in a small school – so we either get along or like it goes the other way, so everybody just get along with each other."
It is a big deal today in the world. I just don't see it in our school particularly," answered Wesley Kubasiak, a junior. He tells us he hasn't experienced bullying, but points to cyberbullying as a larger problem among students.
"A lot of people they talk the talk, they walk the walk on-line, but when you see them, they really don't push it, they don't extend that hand out," described Kubasiak.
Freshman Shania Dean Smith avoids social media altogether. She said it helps avoid girl drama and bullying.
"For me, it's a lot of drama, like a lot of arguments with girls, in my opinion," said Smith. "It's not really distracting for me because I stay focused and I know what I have to do become what I want to be."
Some students told us they back off when bullied to avoid any other trouble for themselves. Others praised the charter school for supporting them when they report bullying.
When we asked students what adults could do to support them one student simply answered, "listen."


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The terms "chronic" and "acute" are used to describe pain. So, what are the differences when it comes to acute vs. chronic pain? The main difference comes down to how long the pain is experienced.
Acute vs. chronic pain explained
A simple way to understand chronic versus acute pain is to remember that "acute" means "severe" and "chronic" means "persisting." A person can experience pain that can clinically be described by both terms at the same time, or maybe just one. But, in most cases, chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts three months or more according to the National Institutes of Health. Acute pain is severe, but only lasts for a short time.
What is chronic pain?
Chronic pain is usually associated with a long-lasting condition, such as a disease. For example, if the pain resulting from a specific injury lasts much longer than the expected time of healing, a doctor would consider the person's pain to be chronic. With this kind of pain, the pain signals could remain active for weeks, months, or even years.
Examples of chronic pain include:
Chronic pain is not just about the pain itself. Other common symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Cognitive issues
- Trouble sleeping
According to an article by health economists from Johns Hopkins University printed in The Journal of Pain, the annual cost of chronic pain is as high as $635 billion per year. That is more than the annual costs for cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Learn even more about chronic pain at our chronic pain statistics page.
What is acute pain?
On the other hand, acute pain comes on suddenly and is sharp and sporadic. Acute vs. chronic pain is typified by its duration. Acute pain typically only lasts for a few days or weeks at the most. This type of pain could happen with a(n):
- Burn
- Cut
- InfectionThis Is What Defines Acute Vs. Chronic Pain
- Acute headache
- Pulled or sore muscles
- Fracture or sprain
- Surgery
The following video discusses more about what differentiates acute vs. chronic pain.
Treatments for acute vs. chronic pain
Treatments for acute vs. chronic pain depend upon the patient's diagnosis, the specific level of pain, and his or her needs.
Typically, treatment for acute pain focuses on treating the underlying cause and interrupting the nervous system's transmission of pain signals. A widely accepted belief in the medical world is that acute pain can be traced to a specific ailment or injury and serves a biologic purpose. For example, an ankle sprain causes acute pain as the body tries to protect and heal that joint.
Treatments for acute pain may include:
- Acetaminophen (found in many over-the-counter painkillers)
- RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation)
- Bracing or splinting while your body heals
- Physical therapy for an underlying issue
Chronic pain treatments
Chronic pain, on the other hand:
- Indicates a state of persisting disease
- May or may not stem from a psychological issue
- Doesn't necessarily serve a biologic purpose
- Has an unpredictable duration and intensity
For chronic pain, treatment requires more of a multidisciplinary approach. Your pain doctor will use various types of therapy to treat the problem and help you find pain relief. Treatment might include one or more of the following:
- Acupuncture
- Biofeedback
- Lifestyle changes
- Medications
- Nerve blocks
- Epidural steroid injections
- Chiropractic care
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Physical therapy
- Relaxation techniques
- Surgery
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy
The following video talks about the importance of treatment for chronic pain.
What should you do if you suffer from chronic pain?
If you've determined that you're suffering from chronic vs. acute pain, it's time to get help and support. Faster treatment typically leads to better results over time.
Further, chronic pain can be one of the most isolating conditions a person can have. From the outside, people suffering from chronic pain may appear healthy. They may function normally: going shopping, picking the kids up from school, going to work. They may even laugh and smile and seem to have their lives all together.
Privately, though, the story may be different. Chronic pain sufferers often work very hard to not show their struggle in public, holding on until they get home to let their guard down. This is a tough situation for the person in pain, and it can also be tough for their families. If you're suffering from chronic pain, or know someone who is, here's what you need to know and what you can do to find relief.
1. Know that the pain is not "all in your head"
Chronic pain sufferers aren't faking it. They need to be surrounded by people who believe them when they say they are hurting.
2. Understand that there is no miracle cure
Although there are ways to help with chronic pain, from diet to medications to exercise, they don't always work at the same level each day. There is no one answer for all conditions. Working with a highly-qualified pain specialist can help you find the best treatments for your condition. They can also help reduce daily symptoms. But, for most types of pain, a "cure" isn't really possible. Your pain specialist will be working as hard as possible to find the most pain relief they can provide.
Unfortunately, this is the major and most impactful difference between acute vs. chronic pain.
3. Understand that some days are better than others
What was possible yesterday may not be possible today. Levels of pain will rise and fall. Allow the chronic pain sufferer to set the pace and duration of activities, and listen to them when they say they have had enough. If you're in pain, know when you need to back off.
And, if there is a period of time during the day when the pain seems to be less, ask family and friends to accommodate that schedule when possible. Some times you may have more energy in the morning. Or in the afternoon. If they cannot change plans or accommodate you, then be honest about your own availability and re-schedule if necessary.
4. Be open with your family and friends
Sometimes a person suffering may not appear to be in pain. They may have to deal with comments from strangers on how slowly they move or how creaky they seem. On these days, ask if there is anything you can help with, and move at their pace.
If you're suffering from pain, others may not understand what you are going through. If they are curious, give them information to better explain chronic pain and answer their questions. You don't have to give more information than you are comfortable sharing, but know that people who know what you are going through are more likely to be understanding. You can also use the "spoonie" metaphor to help others understand.
The most important thing for chronic pain sufferers and their support systems is communication. Keeping those communication lines open is the best way to work together. Chronic pain can be a very difficult condition to live with, for the sufferer and their loved ones, but understanding when things get tough and asking for help can make a big difference.
5. Ask for help
You don't have to do it all, and there are people who are willing and able to help. Kids can have chores, and your spouse can take over some activities on the days that the pain is intense.
Next, get the outside support systems you need to tackle your chronic pain condition. Talk to your doctor about pain support groups near you to join.
PainDoctor.com also moderates an online chronic pain support group on Facebook with over 36,000 members. The people in this group know what you're dealing with and the challenges you're facing. And, with members all over the world, there's an open ear at any time of the day or night. It's also a place to find support when leaving the house is too difficult. This group is listed as a closed group, but anyone can make a simple request to join.
Finally, if you're suffering from chronic pain, a general practitioner often can't provide the specialized help you need. They can help with many conditions, and some general guidelines. But, if you're suffering from chronic vs. acute pain that's seriously impacting your life, you need extra help.
A pain specialist can help you figure out what's causing your pain, and provide a diagnosis. Then, they can work with your healthcare team to create a pain management plan that focuses on your whole body, not just your pain. Your pain specialist will help:
- Fix underlying issues
- Address any mental health concerns
- Identify lifestyle changes that could reduce your dependence on medications or other invasive procedures
If you're ready to find help for your pain, click the button below to find a pain specialist near you.
Weekly updates on conditions, treatments, and news about everything happening inside pain medicine.


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Carlson Studio Architecture to Add Office Location in "World's Greenest Commercial Building"
Sarasota, FL (August 2016)— Carlson Studio Architecture's green building design expertise will expand into the Pacific Northwest this month when the firm opens a branch in Seattle's prestigious Bullitt Center.
The Bullitt Center is the first urban in-fill commercial building seeking Living Building Challenge* certification by pushing the leading edge of performance-based design and boasting net-zero energy, net-zero water and onsite treatment of sewage among its sustainable features.
"Because the green building industry is integrated and collaborative, we produce great design when we are surrounded by the synergy of best practice innovation," stated Principal Architect Michael Carlson.
Seattle has seen dramatic population increases - the city's estimated population has jumped by about 70,000 residents since 2010 - driving demand for new construction. And with that demand, a higher percentage of those buildings are being designed and built to exacting green building standards thanks to Seattle's penchant for policies and programs that advance energy efficiency, air quality and water conservation.
Carlson added, "Because we already had previous momentum in Seattle, it made sense to play a role in helping the Emerald City grow sustainably." Carlson's firm routinely consults with sources at the International Living Future Institute (housed in the Bullitt Center) for guidelines in support of the design team's client portfolio.
CSA will join tenants Sonos, the Bullitt Foundation, the U.S. Green Building Council's Cascadia chapter and others in the Capitol Hill office setting. The building features a real-time, online Dashboard, a building diagnostic system that shows real-time data about its energy and water use. Seattle is considered by many to be a national leader in energy conservation, green energy production, and sustainable building and is among the top 10 U.S. cities with the most LEED and Energy Star certified buildings.
The Florida-based architecture practice has 14 completed projects to its credit that have achieved some level of LEED certification. Here are some examples:
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Here is a link to enclose pics of the building with release: http://www.bullittcenter.dreamhosters.com/building/photo-gallery/
*The Living Building Challenge is a sustainable building certification program introduced by the International Living Future Institute in 2006 that aims to advocate for a built environment that functions like a living system. Building owners wishing to be certified under the LBC must meet the requirements of 20 imperatives that the ILFI has put forth in seven different categories, or "petals" that include water, place, energy, health & happiness, materials, equity and beauty.
Michael Carlson, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C has been practicing architecture since 1989, and his firm, Carlson Studio Architecture is a leader in green building design. Since 2003, Michael has held leadership positions in the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and currently serves as the Secretary of the USGBC Florida Board of Directors. Carlson joins the elite ranks of Seattle architects specializing in sustainable design.
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EIF-2017 International Energy Congress & Expo took place at the Ankara Chamber of Commerce Congress Centre (ATO Congresium). The event was arranged by the Global Power Association with support of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) of the Republic of Turkey.
The forum gathered representatives of virtually all major Turkish power industry companies, including JSC AKKUYU NUCLEAR which is implementing the project of Turkey's first NPP construction. This is a Russian design NPP.
Mr. Anton Dedusenko, Commercial Director of JSC Rusatom Energy International which is the developper of Akkuyu NPP project in Turkey, spoke on behalf of the Russian party on the first day of the Congress. He told about various international projects implemented by Rosatom State Corporation. 'We are currently constructing or preparing to construct 8 nuclear reactors in Russia and 34 reactors elsewhere in the world. This demonstrates a superb competence level achieved by Russian companies and a great confidence which our international partners have in us', emphasised Mr. Dedusenko. Speaking of NPP advantages, Mr. Dedusenko pointed out that nuclear power is a predictable and environmentally clean energy source. 'Nuclear power plants are a significant part of carbon emission reduction. Just imagine: combined installed capacity of all NPPs in the world is approximately 400 GW. Were all this power generated by plants that burn hydrocarbon fuel, would we be able to keep the carbon emissions where they are today? Definitely not. We ought to keep that in mind', concluded Mr. Dedusenko. Akkuyu NPP construction is a large-scale infrastructure project that will involve not only Russian companies but also many Turkish businesses and corporations. Anton Dedusenko encouraged Turkish businesses to join the project more actively and to begin offering their products and services for the project's implementation already now.
On the second day of the Congress, a topical discussion "Nuclear Power Industry in Turkey and throughout the World" was held. The participants shared their views on the current state of the global nuclear power industry and on Akkuyu NPP project. The discussion was moderated by Mr. Ibrahim Halil Dere, Chief of Nuclear Power Projects at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. Mr. Ibrahim Halil Dere pointed out that 11% of all power consumed in the world is generated by nuclear power plants and continued, 'Some say that nuclear power is an out-of-date and unwanted energy source. This is far from true. Developed countries are continuing to use nuclear power. Countries that have lately sped up their development are considering nuclear power too. Thus, this energy source is bound to remain an integral part of global development.'
Ms. Esra Songur, an executive at JSC AKKUYU NUCLEAR, spoke and said that Rosatom is the Russian state atomic energy corporation which includes 300 companies and employs 250,000 persons worldwide. To date, Rosatom State Corporation has built 77 nuclear reactors in Russia and in other countries. Referring to the fact that NPP Akkuyu project is the world's first nuclear power plant project to be implemented under BOO (build-own-operate) model, Ms. Esra Songur remarked, 'Our power plant shall have four power units whose combined capacity is 4,800 MW. Last month, we were granted a Limited Construction Permit. We are expecting to receive TAEK's Construction Licence by March 2018. Following that, we will be able to commence the nuclear facilities construction. At present, we are carrying out various activities related to the construction of Akkuyu NPP offshore hydraulic structures which do not affect nuclear safety and are actively preparing the NPP construction site.' Ms. Songur also reminded that 256 Turkish students are currently receiving nuclear education in Russia. 'These students are privileged to be studying in the best universities that offer nuclear education. First-wave students among them are going to complete their programmes and graduate already in the coming year. All students who complete their programmes successfully will be employed by our company and will work in various capacities', concluded Ms. Songur.
Mr. Tugrul Cinkara, official at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) of the Republic of Turkey, informed the meeting about MENR activities related to nuclear power industry. Referring to Turkey's 2023 development programme which includes becoming one of the top-10 world's economies, Mr. Cinkara said, 'According to our estimates, the power demand shall reach 400 TWh by 2023. We are planning to meet 100% of that demand by using local and renewable energy sources and nuclear power.' Speaking about significant dependence of the Turkish power sector upon external factors, Mr. Cinkara pointed out, 'One of priorities of our policy is to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels by replacing them with nuclear power.'
Besides companies directly involved in the power industry, approximately 250 various contractor companies took part in the Congress. The Congress hosted a number of simultaneous panel discussions which focused on the localisation strategy that had been announced by MENR. This strategy includes achieving, within 10 years, the production of 2/3 of the power demanded by the Turkish market by using local resources. Among other topics addressed by panel discussions were Turkish national energy policy, development of the mining industry and various international oil & gas projects.
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Akkuyu NPP construction project, which is the first Turkey's NPP project, is being implemented in accordance with Intergovernmental Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey executed at Ankara on 12 May 2010. The project includes 4 power units 1,200 MW capacity each. AKKUYU NPP is a Generation 3+ series nuclear power plant design based on VVER-1200 used in Novovoronezh NPP-2 (Voronezh Region, Russia). It is expected that, once completed, AKKUYU NPP will generate approximately 35 billion kWh per year.
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Good work is fundamental to self-esteem and our identity. I've seen at first hand many times the changes in people's confidence, peer group, social life and more when they get a job – sometimes for the first time ever.
At Business Disability Forum, our ultimate purpose is to transform the life chances of disabled people as employees and consumers.
Firstly, some facts and figures around disability:
- 18 per cent of working-age adults are disabled – that's almost one in five, or 13 million people.
- That figure rises to 44 per cent in over-65s – and we are all going to be working longer.
- 83 per cent of disabilities develop during working age – the average age for acquiring a disability is 53.
- Over 90 per cent of disabilities are not visible – so it's almost certain that you are already working with many more disabled people than you think.
If you want to recruit and retain employees – and support them to be productive at work – how do you create an environment in which they feel safe to tell you what they need; a culture where people believe that the benefits of speaking up outweigh the real or perceived risks.
Creating an environment where people speak up
If you're wondering why it matters whether or not you know about a non-visible disability, consider where people's energy is going. Is it on doing the job they have been employed to do or on concealing a condition?
Our advice service still hears stories where a manager starts a performance management process and discovers the problem is not about performance, but actually someone trying to cope with or hide a disability – for example, hearing loss or dyslexia. It needs to be OK for people to talk about these conditions and ask for the support they need.
Closing the engagement gap
We know that engagement is critical to job satisfaction and, therefore, employee productivity and retention. But, consistently, the engagement scores for disabled employees are lower than for their non-disabled peers.
There's also evidence that even disabled people who think their disability doesn't affect them at work might find that it does in terms of engagement.
I saw an interesting survey from one of our members earlier this year, which showed that there was a big gap in engagement between people who said they have a disability that affects them at work and non-disabled people. Not good, but not surprising perhaps.
However, there was also a consistent, albeit smaller, gap between non-disabled people and people who said they were disabled but that it didn't affect them at work. It made me wonder if, perhaps, it does more than they think.
A whole-organisation approach
At Business Disability Forum, our ethos is that getting it right for disabled people needs a whole-organisation approach – and communication is at the heart of this. Indeed, it is one of the ten areas that form our Disability Standard accreditation framework.
One of the most important things in driving this change is culture. In my view, culture is all about communication; not just words, but image and behaviours – things that are seen as important or "how things are done round here".
Now, of course, I believe – as someone who came up through the communications route – that communication is everyone's job. But there are specific ways in which the internal communications function can help.
Too often, the language around disability is negative – too many organisations ask the question about disability straight after the one about criminal records, which immediately positions it as negative.
Often you are asked to "declare" or "disclose" a disability. Now, you'd declare you were smuggling drugs or disclose points on your driving licence, so I would recommend using the words "tell" or "share" instead.
It's OK to be inquisitive
At all stages, ask questions around adjustments rather than disability – what does a candidate or employee need from you to enable them to perform at their best?
Some of our members are moving beyond adjustments to talk about productivity tools, so you don't have to say why you need a bit of kit or flexible working hours. This can be particularly helpful where people might need support – an adjustment – but not want to identify as disabled, sometimes even to themselves.
Removing the barriers
Communicators can also help with specific functions, including recruitment. I've seen a shift in the last few months in organisations towards a growing emphasis on recruitment and attracting the widest possible talent pool – whether that's external or within the organisation.
It's all about removing barriers – which could be inadvertent, but can be overcome by thinking about things like:
- Does the imagery, language and case studies you use resonate with "people like me"?
- Does your organisational brand support your inclusion message?
Getting the message right for all employees
It's also important to ensure that other organisational messages support – and don't undermine – the culture you are trying to create. For example, in a business where admitting any perceived "weakness" is culturally extremely difficult, a campaign about, say, an iron man race could seriously undo a campaign to talk about mental health.
Provide information in different formats. That includes video and audio, as well as the easy read accessibility standard.
Easy read forces you to get to the nub of a message when writing and it's also quicker to read – making the point that, when you get it right for disabled people, you get it right for everyone; in the case of easy read, whether they have a learning disability, don't have English as a first language or are simply time-poor.
Barclays is a great example of a company that has driven cultural change by being more inclusive through a disability awareness campaign that has been adopted wholesale. It's This Is Me programme has since become This is Me in the City, run by the Lord Mayor's Appeal.
Initially about mental health, it now includes all aspects of disability, encouraging people to share their stories about disability as part of their "whole self" – disability is just one facet, albeit an important one, of who they are.
It has made a huge difference in changing cultures and normalising or mainstreaming the conversation about disability. It's even more powerful when led from the top with someone senior talking about their own experiences.
At Business Disability Forum, we're promoting this with our own identity campaign – you can listen to our podcast series on our website: 'Who am I? The person behind the job title'.
Diane Lightfoot is CEO of Business Disability Forum, a not-for-profit membership organisation that supports businesses to recruit and retain disabled people and serve disabled customers. Diane was formerly director of policy and communications for United Response, a leading national disability charity, taking on the strategic leadership of the organisation's employment services, and is passionate about the role that good work has in transforming people's lives.
For more information on Business Disability Forum or to contact the organisation to become a member, contact the relevant teams here.


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Most folks I know reset their clocks last night. This is great for hobby beekeepers who race home after work to don gaudy bee suits and ignite smoker fuel, hoping to beat the setting sun. Not so fast, Beekeepster. You … Continue reading
2017: The Year in Bee Review
As 2017 draws to a close, let's look back at the year's best beekeeping stories. With lower honey prices in 2017, some beekeepers left the business and colony counts fell a little. Back in 2016, I reported that honey bees … Continue reading
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My Failure as a Beekeeper: Part I
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An acquaintance – someone active in our 400-member Calgary Bee Club – reported that he had an allergic reaction to a sting. He's been keeping bees quite a few years and he's had dozens (perhaps hundreds) of stings. Then, a … Continue reading
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A friend wanted to name his honey farm The Lazy Bee Apiaries. He even made the proper brand (LBA) for marking his frames and rims. But other beekeepers (including me) told him that bees aren't lazy. Sometimes beekeepers are a … Continue reading
Shake, Rattle, Roll: Our Little Earthquake
I live in one of the less shaky parts of the world. I don't think that Calgary has ever had a damaging earthquake. (Granted, the city isn't much over a hundred years old, so it's a short history.) When the … Continue reading
Return to PolliNation
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One of the last things I'm doing for my applications to grad school is this stupid personal statement, which is optional but I feel I need to do since one part of my application is weak. I'm trying to incorporate parts of my culture and background and it is a little hard for me to come up with things to say. I think it's also hard to figure out what to leave out.
I really hate writing about myself. The Statement of Purpose was hard enough because I don't like boasting about myself. I am good at writing academic essays when I'm stuck because I usually skip to writing a different paragraph and then go back to the last paragraph where I was having problems later. But this is just a hot mess.
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|Existing Beacon at Robert-Walker Drive
Readers will remember the recent discussion about lowering the speed limit along that stretch of Davidson-Concord. After significant citizen input and pressure, NCDOT agreed to lower the speed to 35mph from 45mph. That had been something desired by the Town for years.
The most recent round of public discussion kicked off after aShortChronicle posted these videos of multiple traffic incidents involving school buses at the Apollinaire intersection.
The beacons at Apollinaire will be a welcome addition now that school is back in session!
The second item on the agenda is an agreement about repaving most of the streets in Bradford.
For the past few years the Bradford HOA, the Town, and the neighborhood developer have been working on a plan to remediate issues with the streets before the town takes over control as development completes.
The developer has bonds with the town that can be used for this. Additionally, as part of an earlier agreement $25,000 per lot sold has been going into an escrow account to fund these improvements.
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Details of the final agreement are not yet up on the town website, but closing this project out will be a welcome relief to homeowners.


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Last December I had the honor of being chosen as the final interview of the year for the Cache-a-Maniacs podcast. We set things up and one night last November we talked for about an hour about my experiences geocaching. It was interesting to get to tell some of the stories first hand, but what was really great was the incredible response I got from it. I was truly amazed at how many people listened to the podcast and contacted me directly to comment on it. I have also been surprised to find that as we travel the country attending Geo-events, just how many people introduce themselves and compliment the interview. I have to give all the credit to DarrylW4 and Firefly03 who host the podcast, they did a great job of making me sound like I knew what I was talking about. So many thanks to them for the interview and for hosting this great podcast. Rather than having me type on and on about how much I enjoyed this, and how great it was, why not check it out yourself, and after you listen to me ramble, check out some of the other interviews, there is some great stuff in there.
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By Donna Harman
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Paper and wood products manufacturers have achieved two of the industry's sustainability goals ahead of schedule and are making progress on several others. Our members attained the worker safety and energy efficiency goals several years before the 2020 deadline. They also nearly reached the newly established greenhouse gas reduction goal. This progress is showcased in AF&PA's 2018 Sustainability Report, released today.
In 2011, our members pledged to improve the sustainability of their practices through the Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 initiative, which contains the most extensive collection of quantifiable sustainability goals for a major U.S. manufacturing industry. The industry's six goals—to be reached by year 2020—aim to improve energy efficiency, increase paper recovery for recycling, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve worker safety, promote sustainable forestry, and reduce water use.
Over the coming weeks, look for blog posts on each of the six goals, highlighting the accomplishments to date.
The Better Practices, Better Planet 2020 initiative is greater than the six goals alone. With our members, government agencies, communities, and other stakeholders, AF&PA employs advanced practices that benefit the three pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental and social.
The economic health of the industry is vital to its existence and future. Therefore, market forces should be the primary drivers of sustainability initiatives. We advocate for government policies and regulations that enable our industry to remain active and competitive.
The industry's environmental stewardship stems from its dependence on natural resources to make products. Our members practice responsible use of natural resources to ensure they are plentiful in the future.
Our members' social engagement extends beyond the workplace. In many areas where the industry operates, companies have provided jobs for generations and execute programs to promote the well-being of their employees and their families as well as the wider local community.
We are proud to represent companies that make essential products that people use every day. Together with our members, AF&PA remains committed to sustainability and to advancing our industry's performance on some of the most pressing sustainability issues of our time.
To download our 2018 Sustainability Report, view a video of highlights, and get more details on the industry's sustainability progress, visit sustainability.afandpa.org.
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Antony Hermus, conductor, was Music Director in Dessau from 2009, where he was nominated "Conductor of the Year" by Opernwelt in 2010, 2011 and 2012, ending his tenure in summer 2015 with his first Ring cycle and promotion to Honorary Conductor. His dramatic flair, sense of line and clear-sighted approach are equally successful in the concert hall, where he has conducted concerts with orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra London, Royal Concertgebouw, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic and Netherlands Philharmonic, Bamberg Symphony, MDR Leipzig Symphony, Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris and opera with Dutch Touring Opera and in Stuttgart, Essen, Berlin and Paris.
In the coming months he returns to Komische Oper Berlin, Residentie Orkest, Netherlands Symphony and Essen Philharmonic, and makes his debuts with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Royal Flemish Philharmonic and Seoul Philharmonic and at Göteborg Opera and Opéra du Rhin Strasbourg. He is currently Principal Guest of the North Netherlands Orchestra and Artistic Advisor of the National Youth Orchestra of the Netherlands.


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I mentioned the Cube player in the previous post but at the time it wasn't available to purchase and there was little information about it around the net. Well the player is now available to buy for the same $160 that the Window N50 is selling for. Currently you'll find it at www.jtshoponline.com but expect it (and the N50) in other stores in the coming weeks. It does look like the specs are identical to those of the N50, the only differences being the aesthetics and perhaps the choice of display (though both are capacitive, support 5 point multi touch, and are 800×480).
We can likely expect more companies to jump on this bandwagon in the coming weeks with the likes of Onda and Ainol, perhaps even Gemei or Ramos and some no-brands releasing their own take on the 5″ RK2918 micro tablet. I've managed to reign myself in so far, instead I bagged a cheap Touchpad last week so that should probably be my frivolous spending done for this month at least. Anyone else taken the leap on one of these tiny tablets? I'd be interested to hear your experiences if so, good or bad.
I found a video of the Cube's UI on youtube. It does look as though the video has been sped up, but it's clear even with the increase in speed that the device is performing very well (at least in the tasks the demo'er is demo'ing).