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Friday, October 28, 2011
My inspiration
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
David's year
As David hits another birthday, I love looking back at photographs of him from the past year. Treasuring each day with him watching him grow up right before my eyes, and I'm so thankful for his patience with me and my camera!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Photographing families
One of my favorite experiences as a photographer is photographing parents with their children. I am realizing over time, that it is as important to me to document the love and tenderness on a father's face as he holds his new baby or plays Star Wars with his kindergartner as it is to photograph the child. I see so much love and hope in the faces of parents. It is my hope that these children will one day treasure the photographs of their young parents loving them. I remember hearing Maya Angelou describe one of her greatest realizations as a parent: that what her child needed most from her was for her eyes to light up when he walked in the room. One of my greatest joys as a photographer is photographing that light in parents' eyes.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Ahoy Matey!
I treasure the time I have with families I have photographed multiple times. They automatically understand how I work, what I'm after, and are able to create an environment for their children to feel comfortable and natural with me . I have such happy memories of my own children engaged in serious imaginative play. It was fascinating and exciting to watch them create a world and enact it. And I sensed at the time, that those experiences were developing creativity, resourcefulness and teamwork within them. It is such a pleasure to show up at a client's home and jump into that imaginary world with kids. David helped me with this shoot, jumping right into the wild pirate battle.
Monday, October 10, 2011
"Being okay with dying is a weird place to be"
Please go visit this trailer for Lee Lipsenthal's upcoming book, Enjoy Every Sandwich.
I was part of a group exhibition last week at Foard Studios and answering some questions about my photographs involving hospice and the dying process. I was also trying to describe a collaboration I am embarking on with Christina Foard (amazing painter and idea guru!) that involves exploring the dying process through photography, painting, video and poetry.
Sarah, one of the women in the group, began to tell me of Lee's work as a physician and preventative medicine speaker. She went on to say that he had recently died from cancer, but had continued to teach and write about living life fully right until his death. The next day, she sent me this link to his book trailer to me and Christina. I SO wish I could have met him! He says some things in this short trailer that knocked my socks off:
"Being okay with dying is a weird place to be."
"I am living with cancer. Not battling it or fighting it."
Once he was diagnosed with cancer the second time, he says he spent his time, "getting chemo and sitting in my yard and meditating with the trees, which is beautiful."
"What keeps me non-agitated about death is appreciation for the life I already have.
"So many people wait to connect until they are dying, so I started teaching how to do that without facing (imminent) death"
"Find the joy in the simplicity of life."
"The fact that I'm dying gives me more credibility."
This is what I have seen in my work with people facing life threatening illness. Sometimes they reach a luminous, peaceful place where everything makes perfect sense. And life is perfect just as it is. I am magnetically drawn to people who have reached that place, and want to understand it for myself. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lee's book.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Amy and Mathew {wedding commission}
Amy is even more camera shy than I am, and prefers not to be in front of a camera. I was so excited to get back the film from her wedding and see her joyful happy beautiful face, completely comfortable and at ease. She is a landscaper and Mardee Morris' creations perfectly reflected Amy's love beautiful botanicals. I love seeing the joy Matt takes in her! Lots of love in this family...
Monday, October 3, 2011
Following your bliss...
A few weeks ago, we made the trip to Madison to visit Jesse as he is getting settled into grad school. There is something magical to me about witnessing him following his dreams--it makes me so happy to see how much he loves his life. It was such a treat to see his new world and meet his new friends. I'll be curious to see how he likes Wisconsin in a couple of months when the cold settles in.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
The Adventure of Being Alive
I photograph weddings. A lot of them. I witness so many emotions and so many ways to express those emotions. Each week, I find myself deeply moved by the gift of being alive as I watch families expressing themselves uniquely. Last night, at sunset, on a beach on Amelia Island, I was privileged to photograph the wedding of Joy and Matty, two of the loveliest people I have ever met. They processed out of their ceremony with their friends playing and singing "All You Need is Love" and Matty accompanying them with his trumpet.
I listened with tears streaming down my face as their friend read this poem, which perfectly expresses my wish for every human being on the planet.
The Invitation
Oriah Mountain Dreamer
Canadian Teacher and Author
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living
I want to know what you ache for
and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
for love
for your dreams
for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon…
I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow
if you have been opened by life's betrayals
or have become shriveled and closed
from fear of further pain.
I want to know if you can sit with pain
mine or your own
without moving to hide it
or fade it
or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy
mine or your own
if you can dance with wildness
and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes
without cautioning us
to be careful
be realistic
to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me
is true.
I want to know if you can
disappoint another
to be true to yourself.
If you can bear the accusation of betrayal
and not betray your own soul.
If you can be faithless
and therefore trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see Beauty
even when it is not pretty
every day.
And if you can source your own life
from its presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure
yours and mine
and still stand on the edge of the lake
and shout to the silver of the full moon,
It doesn't interest me
to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up
after a night of grief and despair
weary and bruised to the bone
and do what needs to be done
to feed the children.
It doesn't interest me who you know
or how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand
in the center of the fire
with me
and not shrink back.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom
you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you
from the inside
when all else fades away.
I want to know if you can be alone
with yourself
and if you truly like the company you keep
in the empty moments.


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(UPI) — A federal appeals court on Monday blocked an effort by the Trump administration to roll back some of the Environmental Protection Agency's climate protections.
In a 2-1 vote, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit decided that President Donald Trump's EPA cannot impose a 2-year suspension of a regulation that limits methane gas and other pollutants.
The court ruled that the administration has the right to reconsider the 2016 regulation, but not nullify it for two years while it rewrites the rules.
"We conclude that EPA lacked authority under the Clean Air Act to stay the rule," the court wrote in its 8-page decision.
The regulation was put on the books by the administration of former President Barack Obama as part of his ambitious climate change agenda. When Trump took office, though, he sought to scale back many of the former president's environmental efforts.
Before the case went to court, Trump's EPA and the oil industry argued that the 2-year suspension of the rule was not subject to judicial review.
"Just because you provide a time for implementation or compliance that's longer doesn't mean that you're going to necessarily reverse or redirect the rule," EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told The Washington Post.
The court said in its decision that the government's position is "tantamount to amending or revoking a rule." The ruling says if Trump's administration wants to reconsider the regulation, it must follow proper procedure.
"The court says you can consider changing the rules but you have to do it the normal way, with a comment period," David Doniger, director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, said. "You can't yank it out of existence on your say-so."
Partially driving Trump's efforts to roll back Obama-era regulations is the president's agenda to ramp up U.S. energy production and establish energy "dominance" — by, among other things, attempting to revive the coal industry and spur business he says is hampered by over-regulation.
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Aussie dance/pop darling Havana Brown is slowly but surely revealing her hand, progressively wheeling out some of the tracks from her forthcoming album 'Flashing Lights' onto her Youtube channel.
She's already shared the highlight single 'Ba-Bing' (which has also found a home in the iTunes chart) and now she's sharing what some in the industry are already calling "the song of her career"… the thumping EDM monster 'Warrior'.
It's been revealed that Havana will release two versions of her album – standard and deluxe – with the latter containing an exclusive 50 minute mix.
Havana's album 'Flashing Lights' will hit stores on Friday October 11. Look out for our new interview with the starlet, coming soon.


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There are a few things that you need to have in place once you are officially a health coach. Many of these steps can start while in school or taking your courses! I put together an ultimate guide to starting a health coaching business in 2020, showing you how to start a health coaching business. I am sharing what I learned along the way and I hope you will find it helpful.
In this Ultimate Guide To Starting A Health Coaching Business in 2020 you will find information on the following:
- Your Why
- Legal Aspects
- Strategize
- Equipment
- Be seen – online presence
- Marketing Strategy
- Mindset
Not a health coach yet but wondering how you can become one? Check out this article that covers more.
RELATED ARTICLE: How To Become A Health Coach
Know WHY you want to be a health coach!
Staying current is something that can feel will never actually be achievable because new discoveries are made daily and one can simply never know everything. I remember feeling this way many times but once I sat down and really figured out WHY I wanted to be a health coach, I started to feel more joy in my business.
I highly suggest that you look at your own balance weekly. Your own homework… Write down your ideal client. This is a good recount for you to make sure that your desires as you build your business stay in alignment and that you are still in tune with your passion and strengths.
Most of the time it is something that you have personally gone through or someone close to you has gone through that has put you on this journey and that can be your WHY. This matters for when things seem too hard and you feel like you want to quit.
What forms do you need to make your website legal
This wouldn't be an ultimate guide to starting a health coaching business 2020 IF I didn't discuss the importance of making sure that you have looked into the legal aspects of your business. Every business has a legal aspect. The online space is no different. You need to be aware of what you need on your website to make it legal.
How do you know what you need to make your website legal?
Disclosure: I am NOT an attorney. Always seek legal guidance if you are unclear or uncertain of any area regarding your business. This post will provide information only and is not legal advice.
The three pages that you want to make sure are on every page of your website are a disclosure policy, terms and conditions, and privacy policy. You can purchase templates that allow you to customize them to your specific needs.
Set aside time to evaluate and re-evaluate how you are working; do this every single week. Keep the focus on your ideal client and how you can best serve them. Only work with a select number of clients at a time and focus 100% on them and their healing and holding space for them.
At first, it may seem hard to get clients but once you do, it can feel overwhelming unless you have a strategy in place. If you take on too many clients, you lose research time and sacrifice your abilities. It is so tempting to take on every client that reaches out, it is so tempting to take on too many/too much.
The desire to help can run high, the desire to make more financially is obvious and yet if you do this, if you lose sight of what your limits and boundaries are or your true vision and passion than you sacrifice yourself. When that happens, all of that temptation means nothing because you will not help anyone and you will suffer as well.
What makes you unique?
Write out your journey and the reason why you want to help others. Share your story, that tells people that you really do understand. Don't be afraid to feel confident in your area of expertise. That is why you narrow down who you want to work with and what you want to help them with; known as your niche.
What is your offer?
Put into words exactly what you have to offer. Not just your package but how you will deliver it and why it will help them. There are a lot of programs available so why should someone buy from you versus the other hundreds of people in the same industry. What about you makes someone feel comfortable sharing their health story with you?
Draw up a rough idea of what you would like to offer as packages? Do you offer a 90-day challenge, a 3-month intense series, do you do a live video with your clients.
Make sure that your clients know exactly what you do, what you offer, how they will work with you and why they should work with you.
How much do you charge?
This is a tricky one but truthfully we make more it difficult on ourselves than needed. Your fee doesn't matter as much as what you are giving the person. If you can figure out the one supplement or 6 foods they need to help them, they would likely pay anything… I don't believe in ripping people off but you have to account for your time and energy as much as what the problem is you are helping them with.
I suggest starting with a slightly lower fee until you have a few testimonies. Then with each growth period that you have, you can increase your fee as you feel fair.
Equipment that you will need to build an online business
The basic piece of equipment that you will need is a laptop. The rest you can purchase later.
- Laptop or Computer
- Quality microphone
- Quality camera
- Quality headphones
- Professional photos
- USB stick
- Back up function
Best platforms for building a health coaching business
- Health Platform like Practice Better
- Supplement Dispensary like Fullscript
Practice Better is an online platform that gives you everything you need to create customized forms, meal plans, supplement suggestions, lifestyle recommendations. I have tried a few platforms and this one is by far my favorite. It is also HIPPA compliant which for me was a really big deal.
Fullscript is a great supplement dispensary that you can use and it sinks with Practice Better so that you can have the most of both and create great protocols for your clients.
Get Seen — Online Presence
WordPress Site
I recommend that you set up a WordPress site. I personally tried others in the beginning only to be led back to WordPress. It may seem overwhelming in the beginning but after you get the hang of it, it really is easy. You don't need to hire someone to set this up for you. I have a course that walks you through the steps here.
Once you have your website established you can register with HARO, help a reporter out. Once you apply, you will receive a couple of e-mails a day. You can send in your best answer to a suitable query and if they use your answer, they will link your website which can help get you backlinks for your website.
Blog Posting
Blog posting is a great way to build like/know/trust with your audience. Provide as much helpful information as you can, this leads to a following and potential clients that can't wait to work with you. Make sure that you write about relevant information, don't have a post about puppies if your niche is women's hormones. You also want to make sure that you optimize each post as this will help Google find it and put it in front of your audience. I walk you through SEO in Health Coach Creator.
Guest Blog Posting
Guest posting can help you get in front of a larger audience as well as build backlinks. Blog posting can be intimidating but after you do one or two it will become more comfortable. Search for fellow coaches and reach out to them to see if they would be interested in having a guest post on their site and what topic you feel you can provide a great post on. Avoid trading guest posts as Google is smart and will know; you will not get backlinks for doing this.
Social Platforms
Working online is an amazing opportunity in front of a large audience but you need to have a presence on these platforms for them to see you. I suggest that you focus on one platform at first until you are consistently posting on it a couple of times a day. The biggest thing is consistency, if you post once a week then make sure you post once a week. If you post 3 times a day, then post 3 times a day.
Depending on your niche you may find one platform more beneficial. Where is your audience? If you focus on recipes for weight loss, specifically Keto or GAPS, then you may choose Pinterest. If you are zoning in on men's health, you may look at Facebook or Instagram.
You can have the best offer, the best course or the best service BUT if no one sees it; it won't sell. If you don't sell to anyone then you make no money and then you have an expensive hobby…
To avoid that, we look at marketing to get as many eyes on your website as possible. A great way to do that is through list building, public speaking, and library or school visits.
Many online business health coaches talk about the all-important list. It truly does matter and the reason is that if anything ever happens to social platforms you won't be out of business. The idea is to have people on your list that truly want to be and will at some point hopefully become a client.
Provide quality content to your list only. Many talk about over-sharing of themselves as a sales tactic but I am strongly against this. Like/know and trust has always been important but I personally do not need to know what someone did on the weekend or a picture of their cat in order to purchase a quality course or product.
You also do not want to spam your list. They do not need an e-mail from you daily nor do they want to only hear from you when you are trying to sell something. Provide content that will help them and then you can introduce them to a new product/service that you may have.
Public Speaking
If you are comfortable than this can be an incredible way to grow your business. You can pass out a form for those that want on your monthly newsletter can sign up. They may love what you had to share and connect with you at a later date or sign up to be a client in one of your programs on the spot.
School/Library Talks
Schools and libraries are amazing ways to reach school-age children if your niche is children. You can provide education on healthy foods and recipes. You can also send home a flyer with your contact information for parents to set up a session with you if they feel beneficial.
This step should be mentioned before and after every single step because without it nothing matters. As a health coach your desire is or should be to help others and to do that involves a great deal of energy. When you release this kind of energy on a daily basis it can and likely will at some point make you feel like stopping.
Keeping on top of your mindset is crucial in any job but especially as a health coach. You will hear many stories and journeys and with that the pain and suffering that accompanied.
RELATED ARTICLE: Mindset — tools that can help!
Already have a couple of clients?
Let go of any clients that you feel are not a good fit, maybe they aren't following the protocol and yet "say/think/want" to get better but will not look at their blocks, maybe they aren't making their payments, maybe they simply are not ready or doing any of the homework or perhaps they are not truly a good fit and you can point them in a better direction for them.
I used to truly dread this reflection. I felt fear, was I failing them, was I not enough, did I do something wrong… I had to do a lot of mindset work to learn that some women would say they believed and felt that my work/protocol was what they truly needed and yet they deeply inwardly just wanted a quick fix and thought maybe I had it. I had to learn that it was ok to say no, that it was ok to fire a client when they weren't doing the work or paying for their protocol. I learned that every time I let go, I attracted and left space for the right client.
In this ultimate guide to starting a health coaching business 2020 you have hopefully learned:
- Narrow down your niche and ideal client
- Have forms in place to protect your website
- Have a strategy
- Establish an online presence
- Marketing
- Mindset
I would be interested in hearing how your business is going. Feel free to drop me a comment and share how things are going!


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Cooperative Agreement for Research, Education, and Outreach in support of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
The summary for the Cooperative Agreement for Research, Education, and Outreach in support of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Food Drug Administration, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.
Cooperative Agreement for Research, Education, and Outreach in support of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: The purpose of this continued effort is to support the implementation of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) through research, education, and outreach, with particular emphasis on the science behind implementation of preventive controls, and on training and technical assistance.
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Superstar Rajinikanth suffered a minor injury on the sets of his upcoming Tamil science-fiction action-thriller "2.o" here.
Rajinikanth, who was shooting for a particular scene at Kelambakkam, allegedly fell and injured his knee, sources said.
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"Rajinikanth fell while filming a crucial scene and hurt one of his knees. He was taken to Chettinad hospital where the superstar underwent treatment for about half an hour. Later, he returned home," a source from the film's unit told IANS.
Meanwhile, his media manager said the actor was "fine" and has shared the video of Rajinikanth on a social media site.
Directed by Shankar, the film is being made on a lavish budget of Rs 400 crore. It also stars Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Sudhanshu Pandey and Adil Hussain in important roles.
The movie is likely to be released next year during Diwali.


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Pa. officials approve bill to forgive student loans of volunteer first responders
The bill would create the First Responder Loan Forgiveness Program, under which college graduates could have up to $16,000 in loans forgiven
By J.D. Prose
Ellwood City Ledger, Pa.
LAURENCE COUNTY, Pa. — A bill introduced by Lawrence County state Rep. Chris Sainato that would offer student loan forgiveness to volunteer first responders has passed a House committee and could get a floor vote next month.
House Bill 1786 would create the First Responder Loan Forgiveness Program, under which college graduates could have up to $16,000 in loans forgiven after serving four years with an emergency medical services agency, volunteer fire company or volunteer rescue company.
The bill, which was introduced on Aug. 30, was unanimously approved Wednesday by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, on which state Rep. Jim Marshall, R-14, Big Beaver, sits.
"Retaining and recruiting volunteer emergency responders are among the commonwealth's greatest challenges today," said Sainato, D-9, Union Township, in a statement.
Sainato said the dwindling number of volunteer responders in Pennsylvania is "sobering," noting a state report last year that showed there were about 300,000 volunteer firefighters in the 1970s, but just 38,000 in 2018.
Departments are also facing difficulties recruiting young members, which will only contribute to further declines, Sainato said.
"The consequences are already being felt, as some departments have been forced to reduce services or shut down, while others have had to hire additional paid staff," Sainato said.
"It's a problem that threatens to undermine public safety and surely one that will impact taxpayers if we don't come up with viable solutions now," he said, touting the benefits in his bill as an "effective recruitment tool" to entice young people with student loans into service.
Earlier this year, Sainato co-introduced a bill to offer higher education benefits to the spouses and children of Pennsylvania National Guard members who re-enlist for a second six-year stint in an effort to recruit and keep enlistees.
That bill was unanimously passed by the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on July 1.
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Freshen Up Your Holiday Decor at The Avenue
Posted by Angie
It's November and I'm calling it. It's time to bring out those totes of holiday decor and get to decorating!
What's that? Your decor is less than stellar? No worries. You don't have to throw it all out. Head over to The Avenue and find a few perfect pieces to freshen up what you have!
Here are my top tips for freshening your holiday decor.
Mad for Plaid
Accent your home this season with pops of plaid!
Kirkland's is a great place to find a new plaid decoration to add to your home this holiday.
Entertaining? How about these plaid chargers from Michaels? Perfect for the holiday table scape.
Gift Box Decor
Love a certain holiday decorating trend this year but don't want to commit your entire decorating allowance to something you may not want long term? Why not purchase gift boxes in that style?! You'll be needing gift wrap anyway and trendy boxes and baskets like these will lend to the look you're after without blowing the budget.
Refresh With Small Touches
Even adding small touches like this chalkboard sign to your existing wreath will help freshen up last year's decor.
These ideas are just a drop in the holiday decorating bucket. Bookstores, like Barnes & Noble, are a great place to pick up books and magazines with loads of creative ideas for this year's holiday season. While you're there, be sure to grab a cup of Christmas cheer like a peppermint mocha!
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23% of 8th-Graders "Proficient" in Civics According to Nation's Report Card Released TodayBreaking News
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Question: The Supreme Court's 1803 decision in Marbury v. Madison established the court's power to:
■a.) Impeach a president
■b.) Decide whether a federal law is constitutional
■c.) Resolve conflicts between states
■d.) Resolve conflicts between the president and Congress
*(The answer is b, which 41% of students chose correctly.)
Q: What is one responsibility that modern presidents have that was not described in the Constitution?
■a.) Commanding the armed forces
■b.) Granting pardons
■c.) Appointing Supreme Court justices
■d.) Proposing an annual budget to Congress
*(The answer is d, which 38% of students chose correctly.)
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● News story on the results: "Only 18% of students demonstrated solid performance or better in U.S. history."
Today, the Federal Government released the Nation's Report Card: 2014 U.S. in Civics. Experts on civic education from the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) based at Tufts University's Tisch College – the preeminent, non-partisan research center on youth engagement – have been involved in both designing and analyzing the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Civics Assessment and can provide informed commentary.
"The quality and equality of civic education is a reflection of our investment in a healthy democracy," said Dr. Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, director of CIRCLE. "The National Assessment of Education Progress, or the Nation's Report Card, as it's also known, is a difficult and complex test that successfully measures some key areas of civic learning and how well civics is taught. However, as the new Nation's Report Card: 2014 shows, we are far from achieving an acceptable quality or equality of civics education."
The 2014 NAEP Civics, released today, finds that 23% of America's 8th graders are "proficient." Although higher scores would certainly be desirable, many adults might be surprised by how difficult the NAEP Civics questions are. For instance, in 2014, 8th graders were asked to identify a power of the modern President not described in the Constitution and to understand that growth in the elderly population would affect Social Security spending.
NAEP assessments in all other subjects yield roughly comparable proficiency levels to those found in civics. For instance, on the 2013 Mathematics NAEP, 27% of 8th graders scored proficient and 9% scored advanced.
More significant than the overall proficiency levels are gaps by student groups. For instance, only 9% of African American students reached at least the "proficient" level in the 2014 NAEP Civics, compared to 40% of Asian/Pacific Islander students. Students from urban areas, students whose parents didn't attend college, students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, and students with disabilities all scored lower than average.
"The NAEP Civics measures education for citizenship, which is an essential purpose of schools," said Peter Levine, Associate Dean for Research at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service and a member of the NAEP Civics Committee. "In 2014, due to budget cuts, the NAEP Civics was fielded only at the 8th grade level. It is important for the NAEP Civics to be administered regularly and at the 4th grade, 8th grade, and 12th grade levels so that we can assess our progress in educating America's kids for citizenship."
Previous research by CIRCLE has shown that what students know about civics is related to how much and how well they are taughtcivics. The gaps in NAEP scores reflect inequality in civic education.
Dr. Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg closely studied previous NAEP Civics results for a fact sheet entitled, "Do Discussion, Debate, and Simulations Boost NAEP Civics Performance?" In that work, Kawashima-Ginsberg explored the relationship between three promising teaching practices and NAEP scores for various demographic groups.
Dr. Peter Levine, Associate Dean for Research at Tisch College, has written a fact sheet entitled, "What the NAEP Civics Assessment Measures and How Students Perform." The fact sheet looks closely at what the NAEP Civics test measures, the skills and values that it doesn't capture, and in general how to interpret the results. Levine was a member of the committee that helped design the 2014 civics test.
CIRCLE (www.civicyouth.org) is a nonpartisan, independent, academic research center that studies young people in politics and presents detailed data on young voters in all 50 states. CIRCLE is part of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University.
The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service (http://activecitizen.tufts.edu/) is a national leader whose model and research are setting the standard for higher education's role in civic engagement education. Serving every school of Tufts University, Tisch College creates an enduring culture that prepares students to be lifelong active citizens.
Tufts University (http://www.tufts.edu/), located on three Massachusetts campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville and Grafton, and in Talloires, France, is recognized as one of the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. A growing number of innovative teaching and research initiatives span all Tufts campuses, and collaboration among the faculty and students in the undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across the university's schools is widely encouraged.
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Gamers are constantly looking for new games and are therefore always ready to try new ones, to talk about them around them and especially to recommend them to their closed ones: 64% of them talk about the games they enjoy according to a Greenberg Inc. study. YouTube is the number 1 social network for sharing and testing games: 64% of gamers download a game after seeing an ad on the platform according to the same study. Influencers also have an important place on this platform: followed mostly by a male audience (54% of men follow a gaming influence), they generate a lot of commitment from their followers. Microinfluencers have the highest engagement rate on Instagram (3.95%) as well as influencers of more than one million followers (4.15%).
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BLUE RIDGE, GA – The Fannin County Board of Registration and Elections are set to inspect the county's voting precincts.
At the Nov. 6 meeting, board members set a tentative date to begin inspection of the voting precincts throughout the county. These inspections are conducted regularly to ensure the buildings are ready for voters during an election season.
The Mobile precinct is in need of having hand rails replaced and the handicapped parking spaces repainted. There are currently nine precincts in the county that are due for inspection.
Fannin County received 143 new applications to become a registered voter in the month of October. Many of these applications were due to the recent city of Blue Ridge election.
Vice Chairperson Mary Ann Conner explained that there are still new registrations to add: "The new applications, the cut off for that was October 10 because of the Blue Ridge City election. We're still adding the ones in the county."
After receiving new touch-screen voting machines, Fannin County listed the older machines for other counties within the state to claim for use. The older machines were state-issued to the county and had been in use since 2002.
These machines were offered to Georgia counties at no cost. Board Member Wanda Collins explained, "These were state-issued machines. We didn't pay for them."
DeKalb County has contacted the Board of Registration and Elections expressing that they would have a need for the machines in their county. Kennesaw State University (KSU) must test and certify the machines before they can be moved to DeKalb County.
There is currently a wait to have this process completed. Conner said, "The state has got them on hold. They're not letting (KSU) do any testing. So right now, we're keeping them here with us until then."
KSU is expected to resume testing early in 2018. Conner went on to say, "Once they get them tested, then we can notify DeKalb county, and they will come pick them up." There is a total of 71 TS Machines from Fannin County to be tested and certified.
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The Roar has received disturbing news of a Sydney man who reportedly wants Rafael Nadal to lose to Grigor Dimitrov in tonight's Australian Open semi-final.
Roman Blythe-Stewart made the
morally and intellectually bankrupt controversial statement last night – mere seconds after Roger Federer's historic, five-set triumph over Stan Wawrinka.
"Fingers crossed Grigor knocks off Rafa tomorrow so we get the dream final", a witness quoted him as saying.
"At first I thought he was joking," Roman's friend Felix said.
"But then we realised he wasn't taking the piss – that miserable son of a bitch actually wanted to see Nadal lose."
The Federer-Nadal rivalry is arguably the greatest the sport has ever seen, but after the rise of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in recent years, even the most optimistic tennis fan doubted they'd ever see the two icons meet in a Grand Slam final again.
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means absolutely shit all to that asshole isn't enough to change Roman's mind.
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This reportedly isn't the first time Roman
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Felix told The Roar that he had to be escorted by security from an international cricket game after voicing controversial comments.
"We were at the SCG when Steve Waugh made his last-ball century in 2003. When Gilly faced up for the second-last delivery he yelled out 'Keep the strike, let's just make sure we get through to stumps with five wickets intact!'
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text: Ladies! Just around the corner is our very first Girl's Formal! I am so excited about this evening. We are going to be having a time of transformation from 4-6pm; the girls will have their hair and makeup done by professionals. They will also be having pedicures and manicures. The event begins at 6pm and goes till 10pm in the Atrium. Dinner is provided in the total cost for the evening: $10. Make sure to get your forms into the office or your leader this Sunday! I know this evening will definitely be blessing for all those there that evening. You don't want to miss out!


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A Whole Person
Post Author: Kate Smanik-Moyes
Last night as we lay in bed, my husband Simon, who is a student at the college where I am the chaplain, mentioned that a fellow classmate had asked to "friend" him on Facebook. He asked what I thought he should do, so we began a conversation about his options and how he might handle the situation, knowing that there wasn't really a perfect answer.
"There are consequences if I choose not to friend her, if I choose to friend her while locking her out of all the personal portions of my page, or if I choose to leave it all wide open," he said. "And I'm pretty sure I don't want her to see the pictures from the last time we went clubbing or the ones of me in the wedding dress at my stag do."
Three years ago we never would have had these conversations, but now that I am clergy, these conversations are a constant. We both must filter what we share with the people around us based on context, their confidentiality, and what we want the world to know about The Chaplain.
We all filter the pieces of ourselves that we share with others. Often unconsciously, we build up certain parts of the story and censor others so that what we have to share will flow easily into our listener's mind, mingling with what they already know about us. Sometimes we choose to filter in order to avoid difficult conversations and truths. And sometimes we filter because we must, because jobs or relationships demand that our story fractures, so that some pieces may remain carefully reserved for telling in special circumstances only. As ministers this is a reality of what we do. Sometimes it is the work that allows us to minister in our context and to our people.
So when I think about my relationship with "the ones I love," especially my husband, these are things that come to mind. Simon is the person who keeps me in check. He is the one who knows all of the truths about me, the things I share in my public persona, and, more importantly, the things that I don't. It is in that knowledge and understanding that I see God's love and omnipresence most often reflected back to me.
It's Simon who reminds me daily of who I am when I have forgotten and provides the space where I can be my integrated self. He watched me grow through divinity school, has traveled with me from the UK to the USA, and together we have moved and grown in ways we never expected. Our relationship is sacred because of the covenant we made together before God and because of the ways in which God connects us and connects through us. And without Simon around, this work would make me crazy.
I suspect that there are some things that Simon doesn't yet know, some truths and treasures yet to be excavated by our relationship, but I thank God daily for all he does know. For I am comforted by the knowledge that when I walk through our front door, I may leave my public persona in the dust and spend a few precious hours just being me.
The Rev. Katherine Smanik-Moyes is a graduate of Yale Divinity School and serves as the chaplain of Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Kate met her husband Simon while working with the Presbyterian Church (USA) in England and Northern Ireland.
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|The Building Envelope Life Cycle Asset Management (BELCAM) project is researching methods to predict the service life of roofing systems. Because the IT industry in construction has been "design centric" for a number of decades, very little has been done in the area of the life cycle analysis of existing, or even for proposed, facilities. However, the design and construction phases of these built assets occupy an insignificant time span in the life cycle of a building and the costs of these two phases are minor in comparison to the life cycle costs (including personnel wages, overheads, etc.) of the operations of that facility. Buildings and urban infrastructure are constructed and maintained to last decades, centuries, and at times, indefinitely. Equally true are the data, models and supporting software systems that represent these built assets.However, it would be virtually impossible to find and regenerate a simple word processing file from 10 years ago (remember the CP/M operating system and Wordstar); how could a maintenance manager in the year 2020 retrieve data from AutoCAD 14 running on an antique Pentium Pro II from the year 1998. In fact, there are two major problems identified above:1. how to handle the archival and retrieval of historical information, and2. how to ensure the upwards compatibility of data, systems and models of our existing and proposed assets. This paper proposes using product models to address these issues. Although considerable work has been done in the STEP (STandard for the Exchange of Product model data) and IAI (Industry Alliance for Interoperability) communities, very little can be used currently to address the needs of asset managers.This paper presents a state of the art for product modeling; the focus domain is roofing systems. It identifies the need for data integration, not only for CAD systems but also between financial, maintenance and inventory database. A prototype product model for roofing systems is presented and discussed.
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|Vanier D J (1998). Product modelling: helping life cycle analysis of roofing systems. Bjork B C, Jagbecj A (ed.); The life-cycle of construction IT innovations. - Technology transfer from research to practice. [ Conference Proceedings / ISBN 91-7171-281-4] Stockholm (Sweden) 3-5 June 1998 (ISSN: 2706-6568), http://itc.scix.net/paper/w78-1998-42


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From cellular biology to English literature to music theory, Rice University students can learn about all kinds of subjects. This semester, one more topic has been added to the course catalog: A lucky group of students will learn how to run an NFL franchise, from the experts themselves.
Thanks to a partnership with the Houston Texans, Rice sport management students will take part in Pro Sports: Management, a course designed to teach the business behind the ballgame. Students will learn from members of the Texans administrative staff about the ins and outs of running a professional sports franchise. Diane Crossey, a professor in the practice in the Department of Sport Management, is the Rice faculty instructor for the course. Before joining Rice in 2015, she worked for the Texans for 13 years.
The weekly class, held inside the executive offices of the Texans, will include sessions on ticketing, public relations, event management, human resources and more. Students will be required to develop and deliver weekly presentations on these and other relevant topics. Toward the end of the semester, students will work at a Texans home game alongside administrative staff. The final class project will include a reflective writing assignment.
"We are thrilled to partner with Rice University on a curriculum that will provide their best and brightest students with insight into the real-world opportunities and challenges facing today's sports teams," said Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes. "This program is rather unique because our leading executives will work alongside Rice professors to teach current best practices in franchise management across every discipline. We believe that this type of practical industry exposure is the best way to prepare the next generation of leaders in the field of sports management and a valuable contribution to the level of professionalism within our industry."
"In the Department of Sport Management, we always look for new ways to challenge our students," said Clark Haptonstall, chair of the department. "Having them work directly with executives for the Houston Texans, on real-world projects, is going to push our students to show their capabilities.
"Diane is the perfect person to teach this course. In addition to being a tremendous instructor, her years of success working in the Houston Texans front office is extremely valuable to our students."
At the completion of the course, students will be able to understand the challenges, risks and opportunities facing the various operating departments of professional sports teams and develop problem-solving skills and solutions to meet team goals.


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Nice envelope from Albuquerque, New Mexico :-)
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Let Fiscal Monitor do her job!
$1 per year advisor Richard Tremitiedi (who recently formulated a group called "Citizens Against Mismanagement") has this to say about Judy Tripodi, and Hoboken's recent budget debacle:
Let her do her job!
"Dear Hoboken411,
In view of the hefty tax increase, it is natural to complain about the mayor and city council roles in Hoboken's tale of mismanagement. It is easy for us to complain that Judy Tripodi, our fiscal monitor is not taking action fast enough , we don't like her management style or her decision to avoid joining what some have described as the 'circus atmosphere' of city council meetings.
If we take some time to think, we are now getting from Judy what we need – firm decisive management. Hoboken's current performance proves that we can't manage ourselves.
In a sense, our complaints can be considered SELF-ACCUSATION in that we all had a hand in our present administration to one extent or another, voted for or against them or did not vote at all . What we have done or what we have failed to do. We all share some degree of responsibility and are all sharing the burden of the tax hike
Hence, we have to be more astute, concerned and more active in deciding who will lead this city in the future. If we don't take a proper role, then we should doubt our ability to ever elect responsible candidates to govern this great city. This shows the need for us to be Citizens Against Mismanagement
It is a fact that we have overspent the budget for the last six years and this last budget was "the straw that broke the camels back". The point I would like to conclude with is that this has been many years in the making. We now have to give our Fiscal Monitor the time to formulate the corrective action plan, the time to implement it, monitor it and to make any necessary modifications that are required..
Yes, we can provide her with our concerns and positive input, but what our immediate action at this time should be is: Let her do her Job!
Thank you,
Richard Tremitiedi
Citizen Against Mismanagement"


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A 27-YEAR-OLD man has died after being crushed by a forklift truck at the largest steel fabrication plant in the UK.
Kelvin McGibbon became trapped under the vehicle while working in the stores area of the 55-acre Severfield-Watson site in Dalton Airfield Industrial Estate, near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, at around 8.30am this morning (Wednesday, March 13).
North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service attended the scene with heavy lifting equipment before paramedics found Mr McGibbon, of Hilton Close, Brompton, near Northallerton, had suffered serious injuries.
He was flown to Leeds General Infirmary by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
A police spokesman said it had launched a joint investigation into the incident with the Health and Safety Executive.
He said: "At this stage the death is being treated as a tragic accident and no one else is being sought in connection with the incident."
The firm, which is among North Yorkshire's biggest private sector employers with around 700 staff producing 3,200 tonnes of steel a week at its headquarters in Dalton, sent workers home following the incident.
The tragedy comes as a further blow to the firm which earlier this month announced a £23.3m pretax loss on sales of £256m, brought on by a string of loss-making contracts.
A spokesman for Severfield-Watson, which provided the structures for the Baltic Millennium Bridge, Gateshead, Arsenal's Emirates stadium, the Wimbledon Centre Court roof and the Shard of Glass skyscraper in London, said: "At this moment our thoughts are with Kelvin's family.
"A full investigation is under way and until this is completed the company is not in a position to comment any further."
Colleagues of Mr McGibbon said they had been stunned by the tragedy, particularly as the firm has a health and safety director, conducts forklift truck training, has monthly staff safety meetings.
One co-worker said: "We always had a joke and a chat as he got off the bus and he was a great chap to work with on the day shift. We will all really miss him."
A statement about health and safety on the firm's website said: "The board is committed to high standards of health and safety for all of its employees.
"The group operates in a particularly risky working environment and the board is proud of its good safety record."


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Try this bowtie lasagna for those nights you're cramped on time and need a delicious meal the whole family will love!
You'll Need:
1 pound ground beef
1 box bowtie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded mozzarella (there's a great vegan alternative, if you have any dairy allergies or intolerance)
1 cup sour cream (again, if necessary, there are vegan alternatives)
- Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In separate pan, brown beef and drain excess fat.
- Add pasta to beef pan.
- Drizzle on olive oil, then add sauce, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir all together.
- Add cheese and sour cream.
- Stir over low heat until the cheese melts completely.
- Enjoy!
That's it, you're done! This can literally be ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.


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Embers at Galdrilene won the number one spot in the Fantasy category in the Book of the Year awards at Turning Pages! I am beyond excited! Authors submitted their books, the readers voted. Thank you to everyone who voted for Embers at Galdrilene and congratulations to all of the other winners. And thank you so … Continue reading
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Interview with Author A.D. Trosper
Check out my author interview on Michele Shriver's blog! Interview with Author A.D. Trosper.
Review of When Empires Fall by Katie Jennings
I fell in love with Katie's books when I read the Dryad Quartet. So naturally, when her new book When Empires Fall came out, I want to read it too. It is a completely different genre from the Dryad Quartet, but I have to say, I really think Jennings found her place in the writing … Continue reading
HIDDEN UNDER HER HEART (A Story of Abortion & Courage) by Rachelle Ayala
Maryanne Torres is a compassionate nurse who fails at relationships. After a string of losers, she swears off premarital sex, hoping to land a marrying type of man. Lucas Knight, a law-school dropout, moves to California to train for the Ironman Triathlon. He's smart, sweet, and everything Maryanne wants in a man, but their … Continue reading
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For THREE days only, January 22 thru 24, get The Dryad Quartet Special Edition eBook (an $8 value) FREE when you purchase the beautiful print edition! The Dryad Quartet Special Edition is FOUR books in ONE exclusive collection, giving you the complete bestselling Dryad Quartet series plus bonus…
Obsidian Blog Tour
Hello! Today on the Obsidian Blog Tour, I'm being hosted by A.D. Trosper. She has been kind enough to host me and my two characters, Nalani and Moana. We're also revealing a desktop calendar page and at the bottom of the post you can enter the Obsidian Blog Tour Giveaway. Remember, there are daily entries … Continue reading
'Embers At Galdrilene' by A.D. Tropser- Five Star Review!!!!
'Embers At Galdrilene' by A.D. Tropser- Five Star Review!!!!.
Feature and Review of Grave is the Day by Michael Drakich
I had the great pleasure of reading Grave is the Day by Micheal Drakich. Blurb: In October of 1957, more than Sputnik fell to Earth… Set against the back drop of the Space Race and the Cold War, both the United States and the Soviet Union have a new issue to deal with, aliens from … Continue reading
Cover Reveal – The Reading Lessons by Carole Lanham
The Reading Lessons by Carole Lanham Mississippi 1920: Nine year old servant, Hadley Crump, finds himself drawn into a secret world when he is invited to join wealthy Lucinda Browning's dirty book club. No one suspects that the bi-racial son of the cook is anything more to Lucinda than a charitable obligation, but behind closed doors, … Continue reading


text: I think there is a lot of deceptive communication in online environments. Especially in this time because we mainly communicate online now. For some people it's a lot harder to communicate in person. Even in college, if you want to speak to a professor you will most likely email them first before actually talking to them face to face. There is a show on MTV that came out in 2012 and it's called Catfish. It is about people who meet online and have been talking for months or even years. The co hosts show different stories of different people. What happens is that they take you to meet the online person in real life. The show is called Catfish because the majority of the time the person you thought you were meeting isn't actually who you were talking to the entire time. Usually it's someone less attractive than the picture of who you thought it was or someone way older. There have been some instances where it was actually someone of your same gender pretending to be the opposite gender. I remember in high school we watched an episode of the show in my English class. On this particular episode the person was deceived by a close friend. The friend was getting back at him for something bad that he had done to him. Although the endings of this show are usually bad, there are some happy endings. Luckily, this type of situation has never personally happened to me or anyone I know. I do meet a lot of new people online, so I'm always a little worried this could happen to me. The majority of the people I meet either go to the same school as me or are from around the area. I noticed that in the show the relationships that were being formed were always long distance. I think this kind of deceptive communication could have severe consequences because you never know what could happen. Not only are you hurting the person by lying, but you don't know how they'll react when they find out the truth.


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Thursday, August 8, 2013
More shorties
"An excess of caution"
Needless to say, Obama didn't want another Benghazi, but how do you get another Benghazi if you're forewarned? Wouldn't it make more sense to wait for the attack and crush it? Some extra security, especially in Sana, should have done the trick.
On the other hand, some idiots might get the idea that the NSA "security" offensive against the American public (and the rest of the world) made "saving" our embassies and consulates possible. It's bullshit, of course. Nobody found out about upcoming events in Yemen by logging American phone data.
Crap. Pure crap.
We're out of there, thankfully. What we left behind is a civil war. The real shame is that most of the dead people are just poor suckers, including a lot of children, who never did a bit of harm to anybody. I don't suppose taking out Maliki would help, but it would help me feel happier.
Fannie and Freddie
Let's not forget that Fannie and Freddie weren't privatized until Lyndon Johnson needed some extra cash to blow in Vietnam. Now that they're nationalized again, and starting to turn a profit, why not just keep them nationalized and use the money they're bringing in for, say, infrastructure or education?
I never understood why our government only is allowed to own losers. Hell, let's nationalize the oil and gas companies!
Corruption is endemic, worldwide, and the United States certainly is no exception. I think it was Mark Twain who said we have "the best Congress money can buy," and he hadn't even seen the Congress we have now.
Is there a way to get the money out of politics? If there is, I wouldn't even have a clue where to start.
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Laksa Johor
With a unique addition of perfectly al dente pasta, served in gravy that's made using mackerel and lots of aromatic herbs and spices, the Laksa Johor is a sure delight that you must try preparing for your loved ones
Good to Know
For a lighter version of the Laksa Johor, substitute coconut milk with low fat milk.
|400 g
|100 g
|prawn (deveined and shelled if preferred)
|2 litre
|3 pieces
|dried tamarind
|torch ginger flower
|3 tablespoons
|4 cloves
|½ inch
|1 stalk
|4 tablespoons
|chilli paste
|4 tablespoons
|curry powder
|2 tablespoons
|dried shrimps, soaked
|1 litre
|fish stock (stock from the ingredients that were boiled earlier on)
|100 ml
|thin coconut milk
|1 ½ tablespoons
|MAGGI® CukupRasa™
|2 tablespoons
|500 g
|spaghetti, pre-boiled
|For garnishing:
|Beansprouts, remove ends, rinse and dry
|Long beans, finely sliced
|Laksa leaf, sliced
|Basil leaf, sliced
|Onion, sliced
|Sambal belacan, to be served with the noodles
In a stock pot, boil the mackerel, prawn, dried tamarind and bunga kantan in 2 litres of water for 20 minutes or until the fish and prawns are cooked.
- When the ingredients are cooked, separate the flesh of the fish from the bones and pound the prawns and set the seafood and broth aside.
- Next, heat oil in a small pot and stir fry the onion, garlic, galangal and lemongrass until fragrant. Sprinkle in the chilli paste and curry powder, add the dried shrimps and stir fry until the oil separates.
- Then, add the fish stock, thin coconut milk, MAGGI® CukupRasa™ and sugar. Let the ingredients come to a boil.
Flake the flesh of the fish and add it into the pot, along with the pounded prawns and allow the ingredients to boil and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the gravy thickens.
Finally, place the pre-cooked spaghetti into separate bowls and pour over the gravy. Top the noodles with the garnishing and add on the side some sambal belacan and lime. Enjoy!
Nutritional Info
Energy 410 Kcal
Protein 22g
Fat 18g
Carbs 40g


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WPR cements Wales presence with first group outside London
Women in PR UK, the independent networking organisation for women working in senior roles in PR and communications, has today launched its first ever group outside of London – with the creation of a new network in Wales.
The launch in Wales is a key part of Women in PR's mission to increase the number and diversity of women in leadership roles in PR and communications and improve diversity and equality across the industry. The launch of the new network will enable women working in PR and communications in Wales to be better supported and represented through dedicated events, content and programmes.
Women in PR Cymru is co-founded by Laurian Hubbard, who is currently seconded to the Cabinet Office as a Brexit Campaign Lead from the Intellectual Property Office and Rachel Moss who is Head of Communications at the Wales Audit Office.
Both are award-winning Chartered PR Professionals and, between them, hold professional PR qualifications, memberships of the CIPR, PRCA and Government Communications Service. They also volunteer on CIPR and GCS Committees alongside their new voluntary roles as Women in PR Cymru Joint Presidents.
Getting involved
Women in PR Cymru is actively looking to welcome new members from all backgrounds. Those joining for the first year will be offered complimentary founder membership for one year as the network is established. An official Women in PR Cymru launch event will take place on Thursday 24 October at Kuku, Park Plaza Hotel, in Cardiff at 5-8pm – where more information will be provided on how to join and a forthcoming programme of events, workshops and mentoring opportunities.
The event is free, but attendees must sign up in advance by 5pm on Monday 21 October via this Eventbrite link.
WIPR UK President, Bibi Hilton said today:
"We're very proud to be realising a long-held WPR ambition to create our first group outside of London. Wales has a rich pool of female PR talent, both in the private, public and third sectors. Thanks to the passion and commitment of Laurian and Rachel, we're excited to now offer dedicated events and programmes for Women in PR members in Wales. This is the first step in growing the WPR network across the UK in order to better support our members and increase the number and diversity of women in leadership in the industry."
WIPR Cymru Co-Founder and President, Laurian Hubbard said today:
"We're looking forward to being able to provide this network to support, empower and inspire Women in Wales. We've got an exciting programme of activities lined up, which are designed to help members to be the very best versions of themselves in an industry where women are still under-represented at senior level."
WIPR Cymru Co-Founder and President, Rachel Moss said today:
"We've reached out to women working in the PR and communications industry and they've been telling us that they want and need a network like this in Wales. It's great to be linking up with Women in PR UK and supporting the impressive work they already do. We're grateful to them and the CIPR and PRCA for their help in getting this network off the ground."
If you'd like to find out more about Women in PR Cymru you can follow them on Twitter @WIPR_Cymru or join their mailing list by emailing email@example.com
Coverage: https://www.prweek.com/article/1660556/women-pr-opens-branch-wales


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University Archives and Special Collections
February 4 - July 31, 2019
Modern and Contemporary Art selected works from the Permanent Art Collection will be exhibited in the University Archives Gallery. Representative works from early twentieth century artists Kathe Kollowitz, Alexander Calder, Josef Albers to a twenty-first artist, Laurel Nakadate, will be shown. Many of the works are from generous donors over the years or from University acquisitions. Jeff Thompson, Head of the Art Department, will give a talk on February 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the Lytle Reading Room about some of the highlights of the exhibition. A reception will follow the talk.
Sewanee Women
Torian Room, duPont Library
Created by Hannah Clevenger (C'16), and Meg Beasley (C'73, Interim Archivist), the exhibit highlights a handful of examples from among the female donors and community members in Sewanee's first 100 years. Sewanee thrives today in part because of its diversity and the richness of its individuals. This exhibit helps display that thus it has always been.
The University of the South's Permanent Collection is a remarkable source of fine and applied arts, housing thousands of objects spanning many centuries of styles and media. This exhibition showcases a representative selection from these extensive holdings and shares both unfamiliar and unexpected examples of fine and decorative arts. In addition to illustrating the depth of the Permanent Collection, the exhibit contains pieces intended to promote the expertise and artistry of conservation including two desks that were once housed in Rebel's Rest and a restored diptych by Johann Rottenhammer which illuminates the process of conserving oil painting. In addition, a recently uncovered portrait of St. Ignatius of Loyola serves to reinforce this aspect of the exhibition.
This exhibit explores the creativity and workmanship of artists working in Mexico beginning in 800 B.C. and concluding in the 1990s. The installation incorporates diverse Pre-Columbian artifacts from both western and eastern Mexico, representing eight different indigenous civilizations. The twentieth-century folk art features many of the same regions, inspiration, and creative techniques. Highlights include a Huastec female ball player ca. 100 B.C. a Veracruz flute from 600 A.D, celebrations of the Day of the Dead, and a marketplace scene with more than one hundred clay figures, fruits, vegetables, and animals.
Founded to Make Men: Explorations of Masculinity at the University of the South
Museum Gallery of University Archives and Special Collections
Guest Curators: Tanner Potts, C'15 and Woody Register, C'80, Department of History
Introductory remarks by Woody Register and Tanner Potts were presented on September 25, 2015 at 5:30 pm.
The exhibit follows and examines a dynamic array of ideas about Sewanee's cultivation of and reliance on the manly character and quality of its students across the University's 150-year history. Although focused principally on the experiences of undergraduate men, the exhibition considers how other men and women have been fundamentally important makers of Sewanee from its inception; and they also are represented in this exhibition. Rather than recording men's achievements, the materials and artifacts in this exhibition highlight and examine the historical dimensions of masculinity at the University of the South.
Home Front, War Front: Sewanee and Fort Oglethorpe in WWI
October 3, 2013- February 28, 2014
University Archives and Special Collections
The exhibit centers on two perspectives / stories that are linked by both geography and time period. First, the exhibit examines, through artifacts and images, the experiences of various Sewanee community members, students, and alumni during World War I. The second part of the exhibit explores how the war impacted the home front, specifically this region. As local men were being sent to the European front, a large number of Europeans – mainly Germans and Austrian-Hungarians – were arrested and detained at a camp in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia, the largest prison camp maintained during the war. By focusing on the Sewanee veterans and the prisoners at Ft. Oglethorpe, the exhibit attempts to shed light on the local dimensions of the war by explaining how the international arena impacted this region in both expected and unexpected ways.
Selections from the Hawkins Collection
Easter Semester 2014
University Archives and Special Collections
The Library at Sewanee: Past, Present and Future
Jessie Ball duPont Library, Main Lobby
October 2013- May 2014
This exhibit tracks the history of the library at the University of the South from its modest beginnings in a small wooden structure, to its move into the Jessie Ball duPont Library in the 20th century, to plans for future renovation. In addition to an interesting history of the physical facilities, the exhibit also highlights some of the remarkable works that comprise our collections, often thanks to our generous benefactors.
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Honor you.
Give yourself a hand,
a pat on the back,
with a genuine intent,
with the utmost of caring
from your heart –
might you look in
the mirror
with a loving,
steady gaze
and acknowledge the One
who looks back at you –
do you not honor Love,
when you honor you?
Honor you.
Treat yourself,
be nice –
this is not an easy
this sometimes bumpy,
twisting path,
life can be a rollercoaster,
it can be a peaceful ride,
no matter the adventure
you find yourself on,
can you send Love to yourself
for being here
and honor you?
Honor you
with acknowledgment
and Love,
honor every accomplishment,
honor the times you think
you fall,
there is no need for
in what you wish to "do",
can you not honor the
that already Is You,
are you not learning,
are you not growing,
what can help you
enjoy this life –
can you give yourself
a hug
and honor you?
There is no earning
that is needed,
You Are All
that you wish to Be –
now show you
some of the Love
that you lovingly
give freely –
what do you wish
to receive,
can you not count on
you to give –
surprise yourself,
give you a hand –
honor Love
and Honor You.


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Happy Sunday Peeps!!
A card I made using the sketch at CAS(E) this sketch.
Very little stamping on this one,
just the sentiment that comes from the Birthday Cheer stamp set.
All the rest is dies from a couple of sets.
The flower is from the Rose Trellis Thinlits as is the solid leaves and gold berries are from the Wonderful Floral Framelits.
The DSP is from the How Sweet It Is pack.
The base of the card is thick whisper white
and the next layer is white embossed with the Corrugated EF.
Thanks for taking a look!


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Welcome to grand old London, a city with a rich tradition of pubs, cocktails, beers, and grub that's synonymous with good times. Previously, our 'City Guide to New York' showed you around the places to be when you're in Manhattan and the surrounding areas. Now, we're crossing the pond to one of the oldest cities in the world whose storied culture is reflected in its many lively themed bars, pubs, and specialty taverns.
Satan's Whiskers
This is the place to go if you want to have one hell of a night – sorry, we couldn't resist. Although Timeout rightly describes Satan's Whiskers as a laidback neighborhood hangout, it's also a low-key location for high-end cocktails. In fact, their drinks list changes daily, a devotion to mixology that has produced its fair share of connoisseurs who don't mind (and rather enjoy) the down-and-out dive bar vibes. Lay back, enjoy the hip hop playlist, lock eyes with the taxidermy, and let your strange new drink show you that East London bars aren't always what you expect them to be. Perfect for date nights with the wicked and the brave.
Frankie's Sports Bar and Diner
Although the food and drink here are nothing to write home about, Frankie's is used to catering to crowds of sports fans. This means that their classic menu of chicken wings, burgers, and pulled pork are actually consistently good. Frankie's is located inside the Stamford Bridge stadium compound, home of top-flight soccer club Chelsea. In an article on Premier League stadiums by Ladbrokes they detail how the Bridge's capacity exceeds 40,000 – so you can imagine how busy it gets on match day. This means that Frankie's has become a popular watering hole for Chelsea fans. In fact, inside Frankie's before, during, and after Chelsea games is an experience all in itself. Combined with the bar's 12 HD screens playing live games, the atmosphere here tends to be electric, especially nearing the end of the season. It's a great place to visit to get an insight into London's best sports bars.
Black Rock
Subterranean, modern, and dedicated to the bare bones art of whisky appreciation, Black Rock is a whisky library that seeks to educate instead of intimidate anyone who's curious about the drink. If their collection of 250 whisky bottles fail to impress you, maybe you'll be more interested in the resin-coated half of a 185-year-old oak tree that's right in the center of the room. Apart from functioning as a long table for customers, it also doubles as an observable interactive cocktail aging system with transparent glass tops, complete with channels that allow whisky to be poured straight from the tree through several taps. While this is impressive, don't be fooled by the fancy vibes – Black Rock is all about no-nonsense whisky appreciation, and everyone's welcome.
VIDEO: Hartwood Black Rock Project
The Four Quarters
Equal parts retro arcade, craft beer bar, and hidden vegetarian/vegan restaurant, Four Quarters is an old school gamer's paradise. If the 15 different authentic retro arcade games aren't enough to provide enough nostalgia for the night, try their actual working N64 set that's even connected to the big screen. Either indulge in craft beers, wines, soft drinks, or the veggie "junk food" concoctions from resident chefs The Full Nelson. Set your phasers to chill or come in here with the goal of beating the lofty scores – it's all possible at The Four Quarters.
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VIDEO: "The Four Quarters" in London, England
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Kevin Spacey is officially charged over allegations of sexually abusing a young man
reported| Hiedi Julz
Oscar-winning Kevin Spacey, 60-year-old,American actor, producer and singer, was accused two months ago with a moral case alleging of sexual harassment of a young man at a nightclub.It is said Kevin was drunk. Massachusetts State Court against Kevin Spacey and formally accused of molesting a young man 18, more than two years ago.
The court set March 4 as the date for a new hearing in the same case, which dates back to 2016 and accuses Spacey of sexual harassment of the son of American media, Heather Unroh, in a nightclub.
The court prevented actor Kevin Spacey from communicating with the young victim and approaching him until the new hearing.
The representative declined to speak during the session and appeared in court smiling and calm, while his lawyer presented to the court a document denying the attack Kevin Spacey on the young man and that he drank alcohol, but the young man confirmed the crime of harassing witnesses, which prompted the court to charge him officially and may be tried in his mind five years, That there are several charges against the famous actor including the charge of sexual harassment of actor Anthony Rab when he was 14 years old.
Kevin Spacey faces a felony charge of sexual assault for teen looms
Hollywood-Los Angles
Kevin Spacey is facing a felony charge of sexual assault for allegedly assaulting a former Boston TV news anchor's teenage son in 2016.
According to the clerk's office, Spacey will be arraigned on a charge of indecent assault and battery on a person aged 14 or over at Nantucket District Court on January 7.
Globe, Cape and Islands, Massachusetts, District Attorney Michael O'Keefe told the Boston Globe that a hearing was held on December 20, where Clerk Magistrate Ryan Kearney issued a criminal complaint for the charge "against Kevin S. Fowler, also known as Kevin Spacey".
Longtime Boston journalist Heather Unruh accused Spacey last year of sexually assaulting her son at a Nantucket bar in July 2016.
The former news anchor for ABC affiliate WCVB claimed Spacey provided her 18-year-old son with numerous drinks before reaching down his pants and grabbing his genitals. Her son had told Spacey he was 21, Unruh said.
As news of the looming charges emerged, Spacey then raised eyebrows with his bizarre return to social media for the first time since 2017.
On Twitter and Instagram, the Usual Suspects actor shared a link to a YouTube video featuring Spacey delivering a three-minute monologue in character as his former House of Cards protagonist, Frank Underwood.
Except Frank Underwood was killed off between Seasons 5 and 6 of the hit Netflix series after Spacey was unceremoniously dismissed after numerous accusations of sexual misconduct came to light.
In Monday's video, titled "Let Me Be Frank," Spacey spoke directly into the camera, as was Underwood's wont, and bemoaned his current state of affairs.
But the line between Spacey and the character remained fuzzy, as he eviscerated those who wished to see him confess and lambasted others who rushed to judgment without facts.
"We're not afraid, not of what we said, not of what we did and we're still not afraid," Spacey said, ostensibly as Underwood. "Because I promise you this: If I didn't pay the price for the things that we both know I did do, I'm certainly not going to pay the price for the things I didn't do."
In the video Spacey appears to address the decision to kill off his character on the show following his firing last year. He also appears to reference the real-life allegations of sexual assault that surfaced last year, derailing his career. The video depicts Spacey in a kitchen setting wearing an apron bedecked with Santa Claus imagery.
"Despite all the poppycock, the animosity, the headlines, the impeachment without a trial. Despite even my own death, I feel surprisingly good and my confidence grows each day that soon enough you will know the full truth," Spacey says.
It could not immediately be confirmed if Spacey was in fact behind the video. Netflix declined to comment. A source close to Netflix said the streaming giant had no involvement with the video.
Reuters, Los Angeles Times


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cokemaster: I wouldn't recommend any ringtones from operators portals unless you are really needy of them. They are extremely expensive (in my opinion).
I'm sure most people here on geekzone just download them and bluetooth/cable/ir/mms/email etc etc etc them to their phones.
MP3 ringtones when i am using a capable phone, otherwise i do use the operator portal (for say, my 7400), otherwise i have to buy a $30 cable and stuff around just to get two or three ringtones.
If you want lots of tones - use cable/BT/i.r. but if its less than 5 or so a year - why bother?


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SPLASH 2017 (series) / WODA 2017 (series) / WODA 2017 /
Calling-to-Reference Context Translation via Constraint-Guided Context-Free-Language Reachability
I am interested in developing PL and systems techniques to solve real-world problems. In the past, I have designed and implemented static and dynamic techniques to find and fix "runtime bloat" that exists widely in object-oriented software. My recent interests center on (1) how to exploit language/compiler techniques to build scalable Big Data systems and (2) how to build Big Data systems to parallelize and scale sophisticated program analyses.
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13:30 - 15:00: WODA 2017 - WODA at Cavendish
Chair(s): Ben LivshitsImperial College London, UK, Jeff HuangTexas A&M University
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Benjamin ZornMicrosoft Research
|14:15 - 15:00
Harry XuUniversity of California, Irvine