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WOOSTER DISTRICT — The Leader in Me program ball was rolling on Thursday at Kean Elementary School, where enthusiasm for the new leadership and character-building program was engaging the attention of students, even though some of them were dressed in fuzzy, footed pajamas.
Leader in Me was initiated this year in the Wooster City Schools District.
The pajama perk was an attention-getter for Thursday's Habit 2, one of the program's eight success-generating habits based on books and material by Stephen Covey.
In a program called "The First 8 Days," Kean Principal Brandon Cobb said the plan was for staff and students to "spend each day learning daily lessons focused on leadership, culture and academics."
Each day was combined with a perk, such as dressing up.
Habit 2, discussed on Thursday, was "Begin with the End in Mind," and students beginning in kindergarten explored the various ways that tip could apply in their daily lives at school.
Kindergarten teacher Derek Ickes led his class in making "a list of what we want to do to become a first-grader."
"What's one thing you need to know…?" he asked his students, eliciting responses ranging from learning to read and write to how high they must be able to count.
"We're doing a habit a day," said Cobb, checking out classroom activities and encountering an especially enthusiastic group of students in Una King's fourth-grade classroom.
King's students responded eagerly to Cobb's request for a demonstration of "how to do a proper greeting," which incorporates, he was told by the fourth-graders, "eye contact, a firm hand" and one's arm — preferably the right one — held "straight out."
King also prompted students to "show what to do when asked a question."
Student Javari Hillton complied with "how we stand up whenever we talk and make sure everyone is listening."
"We've worked really hard on classroom expectations," King said, emphasizing, "We have been brainstorming like crazy. It's amazing how we have started to think about how they can learn better in the classroom."
When asked if they remembered inspirational quotes they have gathered, a chorus of affirmation rang across King's classroom.
"No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted," shared Hailey Padden, quoting Aesop.
"Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody," an inspirational quote by Kid President Robby Novak was highlighted by Chelsie English.
"Kindness costs nothing," was David Miley's contribution.
"The conversations that are occurring are phenomenal," Cobb said, pointing out students are being challenged at school and at home.
Cobb has been working hard to extend the endeavor to involve families at home. For example, to fully cover Habit 1, "Be Proactive," explored on Jan. 2, he offered discussion questions and a prop.
Play doh was on students' desks when they arrived, and Cobb's accompanying inquiry was, "How does it apply to Habit 1?'
"Shape your life; don't let it shape you," he suggested. "It is up to you to mold your life each day."
Cobb additionally provided activities children could do at home with their parents, such as role playing how "to stop and think" before reacting.
For "Begin with the End in Mind," Cobb highlighted several home-based projects, including creating a "wants" and "needs" collage by cutting out pictures of objects, for example, toys, candy, vegetables, cleaning supplies, appliances and books, from magazines.
"... then ask your child to paste them under the correct column ... (and) discuss why he or she chose to put the items (there)."
The other habits to be explored are "Put First Things First," "Think Win-Win," "Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood," "Synergize," "Sharpen the Saw," and "Find Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs."
"The First 8 Days are designed to act like a booster rocket that gets the rest of our school year off to a strong start," Cobb said in a statement about the program..
"We encourage you to talk to your child about all the exciting things they learn each day," Cobb said in addressing parents.
"As your child's first and best teacher, you can help your son or daughter discover the leader within and prepare for a great life of contribution to the world," he said.
Reporter Linda Hall can be reached at lhall@the-daily-record or 330-264-1125, ext. 2230. She is @lindahallTDR on Twitter.


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When you post a message, you can view a dashboard that will tell you who has read your post, who has not read it, and who has failed to receive -- because of an inactive email address or they've opted out of email notifications from the group or they joined after you posted the message.
You will have the option of resending the message to individuals who have not read it or didn't receive it the first time. You will also have the option of fixing any invalid email addresses.
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This blog began as an online newspaper about Kings Cross, Sydney. It now focuses on the deep problems of drug prohibition - which are so intrinsic to Kings Cross anyway - and exposes the many flaws in the prohibitionist argument, and the pseudo-science that governments fund to prop up their unjust and ineffective laws. Comments are welcome, but please be polite! Content on this site reflects only the views of the writer and are not necessarily those of the editor or any other organisation.
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Poo on sticks to be wiped
There has been a lot of talk about putting a giant neon sculpture in place to celebrate the heritage of neons in this area, and the new pro-neon signage policy applying to the Cross. I like a giant pink pussycat. Another suggestion is a giant phoenix, referring to a now-demolished sign in that spot which was a well-known rendezvous point.
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7 comments:
"The sad part of this story are the largely unreported facts that the sculpture was never finished and wasn't made from materials specified by the artist. Looking rather like papier mache balls hoisted up some flag polls, the sculpture was meant to have the appearance of gravity defying rocks hanging on metal poles with each pole flanked by a fir tree. If you know the artist's work, you'd know how good this could have looked but the builders of the Elan did it all on the cheap. Unsworth told Spike he wasn't upset if it were removed and frankly, considering how bad it ended up, who can blame him?"
- 5:46 pm
Turn the area around it into an Asian night food market (your idea Mr Editor).
- 6:13 pm
There has been a suggestion of possibly replacing the poo sticks with a water feature to compliment the El Alemain fountain at the other end of the Cross. Nice idea but hopefully any water feature here would be designed to be accomodate or enhance the very exposed aspect of this site. The site is particularly windy and wind and water don't always go together to produce the desired effect. There have been many fountains installed on ill-conceived sites around Sydney that have been mostly left dry until their eventual removal.
I like the pink pussycat idea myself. And the Asian night food market.
- 6:35 pm
Paint the poo white and call them rice and add a few more grains of rice. Call the sticks chopsticks. Possibly reposition the rice and voila a logo for the asian night food market.
A little imaginative thinking and it could become a tourist attraction. That area is a large empty space and it could become the alternative growers market (Darlinghurst)
- 7:11 pm
We need a work of art which is a drawcard. What we have now is not. An example is the 1999 Jeff Koons puppy sculpture at the MCA. It was a huge draw card. Most of the sculpture around Sydney is plain bloody boring. Ok I know we have a drought but you can see what I mean.
How about a huge stainless Koala or Kanga. A blow up stainless steel one like Koons rabbit. There is so much talent in Australia so how about some imagination please. HBow about turning that area into a sculpture park.
- 10:25 pm
To incorporate a water feature and sculpture, how about a giant syringe, either plunged into the paving at a rakish angle and water bubbling in the chamber; or upturned and spurting water sporadically from the needle?
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How about a row of crucifixes with the carcases of dead King Cross retailers hanging from them.
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Neuromodulators are prescription injectable medications that are used to temporarily improve wrinkles and lines on the face. They are injected in to specific muscles and work by blocking nerve impulses to the muscles that cause wrinkles. These are the wrinkles that develop because of our day-to-day facial expressions: frown lines, "crows feet" at the corners of the eyes and horizontal lines on the forehead. They have also been used to elevate the eyebrows or to correct a square jaw.
Botulinum toxin was first approved for cosmetic use in Canada in 2002. Millions of people have received injections of this medication with few complications when administered properly by a qualified medical professional. Dr. Levy carefully chooses the injection sites, quantity of medication used, and number of injections in order to achieve the desired effect. Results typically last 3-4 months. Repeat treatments may be necessary to achieve optimal results.


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Forklifts and pallet jacks both serve a multitude of functions in warehouse environments, yet they are very different tools, in terms of size, use and cost.
Warehouses require a lot of lifting, handling, and transporting of freight. Not every warehouse space may have a need for a tool as large and expensive as a forklift.
So, what are some of the ways that a pallet jack can serve as a manual forklift?
3 Ways a Pallet Jack can Serve as a Manual Forklift
Your pallet jack may be more versatile than you think. Read on to learn how you can use this tool in lieu of a forklift, and use it as a manual forklift.
Smaller Spaces
Even the smallest forklifts are bulky machines. They are tall and very heavy. These machines are perfect for lifting palletized loads for storage in pallet racks in a warehouse, but forklifts are bulky, require fuel and a license to operate, and are expensive.
Forklifts have a turn radius that requires a certain amount of space to operate in. When warehouses become cluttered or aisles become narrow, it can be difficult to navigate with a forklift.
There is also a danger factor with forklifts. Because they are so heavy, it's important for a warehouse to implement strict safety guidelines in order to prevent workplace accidents.
When No Lifting is Required
Some warehouse environments have no need for the lifting or stacking of palletized loads. These situations require only that a pallet be unloaded from the truck and moved to a designated area.
If the cargo area of the truck is flush with the loading dock, a pallet jack can be easily used to unload the cargo and transport it through the warehouse as needed.
The design of pallet jacks makes them very efficient at moving loads up to 5,000 to 5,500 pounds.
Ease of Use
One of the huge benefits of using a pallet jack instead of a forklift is that very little training is required. Even electric pallet jacks can be mastered in a small amount of time. An electric pallet jack makes moving extremely heavy loads a breeze.
There is no certification required, so a warehouse employee can be up and running in as little as only a few minutes of instruction. Though it's still important to operate with care, pallet jacks can be a much safer option for moving palletized freight around the warehouse.
When to Choose a Pallet Jack Over a Forklift
Selecting which tool to use comes down to need. Most huge warehouses have both forklifts and pallet jacks. Forklifts are still needed for outdoor use when unloading a truck that can't be backed up flush to the loading/unloading dock, or when pallet loads need to be loaded into, or out of pallet rack systems.
Using a pallet jack instead of a forklift can be a great option for many warehouse employees. There is limited training needed, and most palletized freight can be moved about without the need for a forklift. This can save money and create a safer work environment.
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Ragheb, Benjamin (2011). American comedian Sasheer Zamata from "Overload the Machine", a monthly comedy show at The People's Improv Theater. Image via Flickr. CC BY-SA 2.0
Research Guide
Welcome. This page highlights key resources for conducting research for Professor Lori Brooks' class, Blackness and Comedic Performance in the U.S.
If you need assistance identifying additional resources, search terms or strategies, please schedule a research consultation.
Reference Sources
Reference sources can help with identifying and exploring relevant names, historical moments, terms, and foundational scholarship. Some examples:
American Decades: 2000-2009 covers events, key individuals, and details of American life through the decades. Can be searched via the table of contents or index, or keyword search.
Biography in Context includes over 650,000 biographical entries covering international figures from a range of time periods and areas of study. In addition to reference entries, it includes videos, audio selections, images, primary sources, and magazine and journal articles from hundreds of major periodicals and newspapers.
Oxford African American Studies Center features articles, primary sources, images, media, and maps from Oxford reference works focused on African American history and culture. Works covered include: Africana, which presents an account of the African and African American experience in five volumes ; the Encyclopedia of African American history ; Black women in America, 2nd ed ; and the African American national biography.
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture covers television, movies, theater, art, books, magazines, radio, music, sports, fashion, health, politics, trends, community life and advertising in twentieth century culture. Entries, which can be searched by keyword or alphabetically browsed, include subject-specific bibliographies and, where appropriate, photographs and textual cross-references to related essays.
Finding Books and Media
CLIO includes the online catalog of Columbia University Libraries, Barnard Library, and Union theological Seminary (Law Library and Teachers College Library have separate catalogs). To search within the CLIO catalog, select "Catalog" from the left-hand menu. CLIO also includes records of CUL materials held offsite, which you can use CLIO to request.
Some CLIO Search Tips:
- It can often be helpful to start with a more expansive search (i.e. fewer terms entered into the search box) with "All Fields" selected in the drop down menu, and then use facets and sorting to narrow down your results.
- Use the asterisk (*) as a wild card. comed* searches for the words comedy, comedic, comedies, etc.
- Surround words with quotes to search them together as a phrase, i.e. "critical race theory."
- When reading through your search results, notice the subject headings used to describe them. Subject headings are linked; clicking on a link can generate a new search. Some examples of subject headings that might be useful include African American wit and humor and African American comedians.
- If using CLIO to find primary sources, make sure to include a date limit for the time period you are studying.Also, use the Subject (Genre) facets to narrow down to the kind of source you are looking for. Some examples:
- Correspondence
- Diaries
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- Photographs
Beyond Barnard and Columbia
Worldcat is a union catalog that brings together the collections of over 72,000 libraries around the world. Search here for items held in other libraries. Then use any of the following to access materials from beyond Columbia:
- BorrowDirect allows you to borrow books directly from the libraries of Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, the University of Chicago, and Yale, in addition to select libraries of Harvard and MIT. Items requested through BorrowDirect typically deliver in 3 to 4 business days, with a 6-week loan period + one 6-week renewal.
- Interlibrary Loan lets you borrow books, music scores, and selected audiovisual items (i.e. maps or films) that are not currently available at Columbia University Libraries. You can use ILL to request PDF scans of journal articles, as well. ILL has a larger scope of participating institutions than Borrow Direct.
New York Public Library offers a variety of ways to search and explore their collections:
- Classic Catalog searches materials across all branches and divisions of the library.
- Digital Collections offers access to a limited, yet extensive, selection of digitized images, text, sound, and video from the library's collections.
- Find Archival Materials searches archival collections across the library's research divisions, in most cases offering full text access to finding aids and further directions for planning visits.
The New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, located in Harlem, collects, preserves, and provides access to materials related to Black life in Africa and the African Diaspora (including the Americas). You can use the search tools listed above to start exploring the Schomburg's holdings. Five divisions comprise the center:
- Art and Artifacts
- Manuscripts, Archives, and Rare Books
- Moving Image and Recorded Sound
- Photographs and Prints
- Research and Reference
Primary Sources: In Analog Collections and Online
Within CLIO, you might try searches in both the Catalog and Article tabs using date limits that correspond with the historical time frame you are researching. Additionally, CLIO: Archives allows you to search for records and finding aids of archival materials held at the Columbia Libraries.
ArchiveGrid allows researchers to explore materials held in over 1000 different archives, museums, libraries, and special collections. Use the search to discover finding aids for document collections in New York City and beyond. TIP: Well-written finding aids are often great places to find biographies for background information!
Barnard Archives and Special Collections acts as the final repository for materials pertaining to the history of Barnard College. The collection also includes a wealth of primary sources related to women's history, including the Overbury Collection, which features manuscripts and correspondence by many American women writers.
Black Studies Center describes itself as a "fully cross-searchable gateway to Black Studies." The database combines Schomburg Studies on the Black Experience, The HistoryMakers Videos and full transcripts for interviews with 100 contemporary African Americans, International Index to Black Periodicals (coverage up to 2006), historical black newspapers, Black Abolitionist Papers, and the Black Literature Index.
Black Thought and Culture offers full text access to works of non-fiction, written from colonial times to the present, by African American authors. Sources represented include books, articles essays, interviews and letters. Sources can be browsed by year of publication, historical events, author names, and more. Of note: The database includes fully scanned copies of the Black Panther Party newspaper from 1967-1980.
Center for Research Libraries Catalog has particularly strong holdings of world newspapers on microfilm, including many newspapers from Africa. There's also a strong selection of other periodicals, including African American independent magazines and journals. Use the catalog to search these holdings, and then submit an interlibrary loan request for the microfilm reels you'd like to view (these can be delivered to the Columbia libraries).
Digital Public Library of America serves as a portal to the digitized collections of various instutitions across the US, including millions of photographs, documents, books, audio materials, and moving images. The focus here is on images. You can search or browse items.
Historical Black Newspapers allows users to search and access articles, images, and other content from six leading historical Black newspapers in the US:
Atlanta Daily World (1931-2003)
Baltimore Afro-American (1893-1988)
Chicago Defender (19019-1975)
Los Angeles Sentinel (1934-2005)
New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993)
- Pittsburgh Courier (1911-2002)
Independent voices : an open access collection of an Alternative Press allows for browsing, search and access to digitized pages from magazines, newspapers, and journals of the alternative press collections of participating libraries in the US, Canada, and UK. These include periodicals produced by feminists, dissident GIs, campus radicals, Native Americans, anti-war activists, Black Power advocates, Hispanics, LGBT activists, the extreme right-wing press and alternative literary magazines during the latter half of the 20th century. The database is a work in progress, with a growing collection represented.
Library of Congress allows a search across digitized materials from the Library of Congress, including materials previously included in American Memory.
New York Public Library's Find Archival Materials searches archival collections across the library's research divisions, in most cases offering full text access to finding aids and further directions for planning visits.
Umbra is a growing, searchable digital collection of over 400,000 sources related to African American history, from US cultural heritage institutions, museums, and archives. Umbra is developed by the Givens Collection of African American Literature at the University of Minnesota in partnership with the Penumbra Theatre Company.
Women and Social Movements in the Unites States focuses on records of U.S. based movements.
Articles: Broad Databases
You can try a broad search across many of the databases Columbia subscribes to using the CLIO Articles search (though this search has fewer options for narrowing down search results). For more precise search features, try a database:
- JSTOR includes page images of key scholarly journals in the humanities and social sciences. Coverage spans the late 19th century to the present.
- ProjectMUSE provides full text scholarly journal articles, with citations and abstracts, from key sources in the humanities and social sciences. Content is updated daily, and coverage is extremely current.
- Proquest searches across citations, abstracts, and the full text of articles from a wide range of magazines, newspapers, scholarly journals, dissertations, and book chapters. TIP: To narrow down your search, click on the "Databases" link in the banner menu and select a limited number of databases by name, or grouped by subject area.
Articles: Specialized Databases
- Arts and Humanities Full Text includes articles, in full text, from over 500 journals across a range of disciplines: modern languages and literatures, history, cultural studies, philosophy, art, classics, geography, and anthropology, among others.
- America: History and Life indexes journal articles covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada, from prehistoric times to the present, while Historical Abstracts covers world history (excluding the United States and Canada) from 1450 to the present. Both of these can be searched simultaneously on the EBSCOHost Platform.
- Ethnic Newswatch
- Film and Television Literature Index indexes and offers full text access to articles from journals and magazines, including film and television reviews, scholarly and critical analysis of cinema and television, and articles of popular interest.
- Gender Studies combines databases in women's studies, men's studies, and child development & adolescent studies, along with selected material on sexuality studies. Sources covered include journal articles, books, conference papers, reports, dissertations, web sites, and more.
- GenderWatch offers access to a full-text collection of international journals, magazines, newsletters, regional publications, special reports and conference proceedings devoted to women's and gender issues.
- Screen Studies Collection indexes and provides access to publications related to film scholarship, as well as filmographies (with some television scholarship represented). It includes FIAF International Index to Film Periodicals Database and the detailed and complementary filmographies created by the American Film Institute and the British Film Institute, as well as AFI Catalog and Film Index International.
- Social Sciences Full Text covers both applied and theoretical aspects of the social sciences, with content from 1983 to the present and full text coverage starting from 1995 to the present.
- Variety Archives offers access to articles and other content from the entertainment magazine Variety, from 1906 to the present. Weekly Variety, starting from 1906, and Daily Variety, starting from 1933, are both available up to the prior week. The database has a search function with date ranges in addition to terms and keywords which helps archive users find articles, reviews (among them, reviews of television shows), advertisements and images.
Tools for Strategically Searching the "Open Web"
Google Advanced Search allows for a more granular search of the web. You can limit by page domain, search for terms within an address or title, limit by usage rights, and much more.
Google Scholar is especially useful for tracing citation histories for particular sources (articles as well as monographs). If you run a title search, click on "cited by" to generate a list of sources that have cited the source in question.
Internet Archive: Wayback Machine captures over 400 billion web pages saved over time. This can be a great tool for viewing web sites that are no longer "live."
Twitter Advanced Search allows for a more granular search of this popular social media platform, incorporating keywords, hashtags, locations, and Twitter handles into the search query.
Writing and Citing
OWL: Purdue University Online Writing Lab provides general and subject specific writing tips and techniques, along with research advice and detailed citation and formatting standards for the APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
Zotero is a free, open source program that allows you to quickly save, organize, format, and share your bibliographic citations.


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When it comes to tolerance and what it has done to Western Civilization, two quotes from the great 18th Century theologian John Wesley aptly describe the effects. The first:
What one generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace.
And from John Wesley's Notes on the Bible for Matthew 24:9:
Then shall they deliver you up to affliction – As if ye were the cause of all these evils. And ye shall be hated of all nations – Even of those who tolerate all other sects and parties; but in no nation will the children of the devil tolerate the children of God.
Next to egalitarianism, tolerance is the key (stated) virtue of the Progressive Left.
Of course, to the Left, tolerance is something that other people must accept. Christians must tolerate other religious points of view and the acceptance of homosexuality. Nativists must tolerate the flood of foreigners in their midst. Men must tolerate a lack of respect from their wives and children—and from society in general. Football fans must tolerate anti-bullying rules.
But the Left not only does not, but must not, tolerate viewpoints and people whom their side does not approve. Why should they tolerate those who don't believe in equality and tolerance? Why should Progressives tolerate those who, by the very nature of their privileged births, are deemed bigots and oppressors? And what about smokers and fat people? Well, they're not following the sacred tenets of good health and nutrition, so they deserve to be shamed and spat upon for their own goods.
And the Left disapproves of no one more ferociously than a Bible-believing Christian.
The former Western hegemony of White, Christian, and male was nagged bit-by-bit into tolerating groups of people who opposed them. Often the outcasts and misfits could make a persuasive case for the extension of Christian mercy, love, and compassion. And what one generation tolerated, the next generation accepted as normal, and the third generation fully embraced.
Now tolerance has reached absurd dimensions in the West to such an extent that Whites are immigrating themselves into oblivion, Western Christianity is a force of impotence, and Western men have grown weak and effeminate and/or degenerated into delinquent free-loaders.
And now the "children of the devil" have taken over the Establishment. They grow bolder every day in their repression of the White, the male, or the Christian wherever the former "oppressors" might assert themselves.
Interestingly, the Left usually tolerates Muslims. Muslims (ostensibly) condemn homosexuality, repress women worse than any Medieval Christian, and have little patience for the enlightened Progressive virtues of tolerance and social equality. So why does the Left tolerate Muslims and not Christians? Leftists consider Muslims to be a people oppressed by the former White-male-Christian hegemony, for one thing; and for another, Muslims blow people up.
(And despite all of the Hollywood propaganda that suggests otherwise, it is un-Christian to blow up innocent people in the name of Christ, and Christians simply don't do it. Such tactics wouldn't work anyway. There's a blowing-people-up double-standard.)
Now Western society is lost. To survive here, Christians must recognize that the popular culture is no longer our culture, that our countries no longer belong to us, that the greater society is no longer ours.
The misconception that we belong to the greater society, so hard to break, is preventing the formation of a distinct Christian society in the West that can resist the evils of the outside world. The early Church was coherent because it remained a society separate from the Romans.[1] A similar separation is necessary today.
And if Christians can form a distinct society in the ashes of the West, then we must no longer tolerate unrepentant sin in our midst. Only then will we survive and grow.
While Christians must certainly forge a tighter community and weed out the unrepentent rebels in our midst, it is too early to give up on Western Civilization.
It may now be suicidal to fight for one's government, or to partake in most of its culture, but the nations of the West are not yet lost.
People who love their nations are waking up and returning to their roots. Such people must band together to resist the tyranny of the Globalist Establishment.
Considering tolerance, a free society must possess some degree of tolerance in order to remain free. The question is, tolerance to what degree? What a society must not do is allow its defining, majority culture and religion to fall to the wayside in the name of tolerance of others, as we see in the West.
Indeed, there is room for a variety of like-minded people to gather together and organize resistance in groups, and for compatible groups to work together against the forces of Progressivism and Globalism. In fact, they are doing so already.
And each of these groups, be they religious or political, must strengthen and uphold the ancient moral codes of our civilization in order to remain cohesive against our enemies.
The causes are not yet lost.
[1] Christian society remained separate from the Romans until they gained enough numbers that Roman society joined and conformed to Christendom.


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UTRGV School of Medicine Holds Unimvil Dedication Ceremony in Edinburg
Edinburg, Texas (Sept. 28, 2017) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine held a dedication ceremony Thursday morning to celebrate the success of its medical mobile unit, Unimóvil at the UTRGV Edinburg Campus.
The ceremony also served as an opportunity to honor the United Health Foundation, which in 2015 awarded the School of Medicine a three-year $2.88 million grant to establish the Center for Colonia Integrated Care Program: VIDAS. The program was designed to build an integrated, inter-professional collaborative that would create a sustainable model for healthcare delivery to the most vulnerable members of the community.
Through this program, the School of Medicine purchased the Unimóvil, a 45-foot mobile clinic, in order to provide healthcare to people living in underserved communities.
Since it began operations, the Unimóvil has traveled almost 9,000 miles and provided care to approximately 2,000 patients. Most recently, a team of healthcare providers with the UTRGV School of Medicine traveled to Houston where they provided care to almost 100 patients affected by Hurricane Harvey.


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2018 Leader Character Conference
May 29, 2018, 3:30PM
- May 30, 2018, 4:00PM
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Good leadership is a function of competencies, character, and the commitment to doing the hard work of leadership. Of these three, character has traditionally received the least attention - both in research and practice - even though it has long been considered foundational to good leadership and affects both an individual's and an organization's performance. Research reveals that senior leaders, including board members from public and private companies, believe that character is critical to good governance and organizational success, and yet it remains underdeveloped in the practice of management.
What is preventing executives, leaders and HR professionals from developing good character in employees? How can leader character be translated into day-to-day practices so as to build organizational excellence?
The question as to whether character can be taught is often passionately debated. Our view is that, similar to learning new skills or competencies, character can be developed through deliberate practice.
Throughout this conference, leaders from the public and private sectors will discuss the impact of elevating leader character to the same level of importance as core competencies, and provide ways to embed leader character into HR and organizational practices. Participants will learn how character can be developed in organizational members, and can be brought into the organization through hiring, performance management, and leadership development processes. Leaders in the organization play a key role in promoting the development of leader character. By bringing personal engagement into leadership development processes and programs, you will enhance organizational performance and success.
Event Details
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Registration and opening workshop
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Dinner and Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Morning workshop and case studies
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and networking
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Afternoon workshop and case studies
*Schedule is subject to change
Registration Details
Registration for this event is by invitation only. If you're interested in attending, please contact the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership.
Keynote Speaker
Lisa Butler, Chief Talent and Diversity Officer | Manulife
As Manulife's Chief Talent & Diversity Officer, Lisa Butler is responsible for ensuring that Manulife has the talent it needs to effectively execute its ambitious strategy.
To accomplish this goal, Ms. Butler works in partnership with Manulife's business and Human Resources (HR) leadership to ensure the Company attracts, develops and retains a high performing global workforce. As leader of the Global Talent Centre of Expertise (COE), she provides thought leadership in the areas of talent acquisition strategy, talent development, succession, workforce planning, and diversity and inclusion. Lisa and her team develop and deliver programs that are effective across Manulife's global organization, while also being locally relevant across the range of markets in which the Company operates.
Since Lisa joined Manulife in 2003, she has held a variety of senior positions in HR. Most recently as Vice President, HR Partner, Canadian Division, she played a key role in the successful integration of the Standard Life team. Lisa was also instrumental in driving the leadership and culture agenda in Canadian Division, and in developing and executing a plan for addressing the Division's talent priorities.
Before joining Manulife, Lisa led the Client Services practice for a large executive search firm. She has a Masters Degree in Political Science from the University of Guelph.
Featured Speakers
Sonia Côté, Director General, Executive Programs and Leadership Development | Human Resources Branch, Canada Revenue Agency
Ms. Côté has over 20 years of experience in human resources management in the Federal Public Service of Canada.
Over the course of her career, she has developed a keen interest in talent management, leadership development and recruitment. She also teaches in the field of behavioural science including organizational development and change management.
Ms. Côté holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication as well as a Master of Science degree in Project Management.
Stephanie Bryson, CHRL, Director HR | General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada
Honesty, trust, humanity, alignment, value creation, leadership defined by character, and operation excellence are at the foundation of General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada's strategy. Cultivating leaders with key leadership skills required to transform the organization for the future is paramount to our success in a global environment and a focus for Steph Bryson in her leadership role.
Jeff Sutton, Vice President, Leadership & Organizational Development | Aecon Group Inc.
As VP Leadership & Organizational Development and as a member of the Aecon Senior Leadership Team, Mr. Sutton has the responsibility of ensuring Aecon has an integrated system of Talent Assessment and Development programs, processes and tools. His goal is to ensure Aecon continues to build leaders and that all employees have the learning and development opportunities that will enable them to build their career with Aecon. Most recently, he had the opportunity of developing the "Aecon University". Aecon's corporate university provides Learning and Leadership Development opportunities for all employees and is a cornerstone of Aecon's core value of developing a Learning Culture.
Before moving into the Leadership & Organizational Development role, Mr. Sutton held the position of Vice President, Human Resources supporting various operating divisions across Aecon. Prior to joining Aecon, he held senior Human Resources and line management positions in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, with a focus on international trade. In these roles, he worked with and managed teams in offices around the world. Experience as a line manager with direct P&L responsibility as well as expertise in operational Human Resources management has enabled him to bring a business focus to both Organizational and Talent Development.
Ted MacDonald, Advisor, Wholesale Bank Supervision | Financial Conduct Authority
Ted MacDonald has extensive corporate and investment banking experience in North America and Europe. Having started in Corporate Lending and Finance, later roles include Head of Origination in Real Estate Finance, Global Managing Director in Risk Management and board membership with governance roles for a major investment bank including Chairmanship of its global Commitment Committee. He has subsequently acted in advisory and executive capacities in banking, private equity, risk management and regulation.
Mr. MacDonald joined the FCA as an Advisor in October 2014 focusing on supervision of Wholesale Banking including aspects of trading markets. He led on the publication of significant thematic reviews of Structured Products, Financial Benchmarks and Equity Market Dark Pools. His primary focus, and an underlying theme in this work, is culture & conduct including the FCA's flagship 'Five Questions' program and the related outreach to global bank CEO's where he seeks to contribute thought leadership in roundtable discussions.
Ted is a CEDR accredited Mediator and retains his Canadian links as a member of Western University's International Advisory Board and Chairman of its UK Foundation Board. He is a graduate of Western University (BA'74 Political Science, MBA'79) and resides in London, United Kingdom.
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Dark Arches Holdings, owner of LS-Live, Perry Scenic Creative and founding investor in Backstage Academy, has acquired Brilliant Stages and Litestructures Projects from Prolyte Group.
This move will allow both entities to focus on their core activities in order to better service the marketplace. For Prolyte this means dedicated concentration on the manufacturing and sale of truss, staging and complementary products like the ProLyft hoists.
Dark Arches Holdings meanwhile remains an independent family-owned group and has identified synergistic opportunities in the three project businesses of Brilliant Stages, Litestructures Projects and Perry Scenic Creative alongside its studio and equipment services business, LS-Live, and the Backstage Academy training model in Wakefield.
As Lambert Bouwmeester, CEO Prolyte Group states: "As a result of this latest phase in the streamlining of Prolyte Group, Prolyte now consists of several sales offices actively operating on the European and Asian continent.
"Without the diversion of project related work, sometimes performed in competition with our core customers, we can concentrate on doing this as effectively and efficiently as possible – providing the benefit of our efforts to our network of buyers and users."
Continuing, Adrian Brooks, Chairman of Dark Arches Holdings, Founder of Litestructures and a former shareholder of the Prolyte Group explains: "It has become clear that dedicated project business was something that didn't really fit in with the Prolyte strategy.
"Litestructures Projects and Brilliant Stages remained islands within Prolyte, their core business focus profoundly different from standard sales and requiring not only a different team but also a different production set-up.
"Meanwhile with LS-Live and Perry Scenic Creative in our business portfolio, we see a clear opportunity to create a strong solution for all project requirements.
"This will in turn allow Prolyte to focus on their core standard product business, and indeed they will remain our main supplier for trussing and staging products."
Completing the company transfer, Adrian Brooks has stepped down as shareholder of the Prolyte Group.
Prolyte Sales UK will continue as Prolyte Sales Ltd., moving to new premises within a short timeframe and conducting the supply of Prolyte Standard products in the UK.
Trusting to have informed you sufficiently and always open to discuss any questions you may have,
Kind regards,
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Calgary's city council overwhelmingly voted to let its residents have a say as to whether the 1988 Winter Olympics host should gear up to host the Games again in 2026.
At Monday's meeting, council voted 14-1 in favour of holding a plebiscite asking residents whether the city should pursue the Olympics. According to the Calgary Herald, the plebiscite will likely take place between October and February 2019. The vote is expected to cost $1.9 million, but the funding source is as yet unknown.
"Council agreed today, with quite a large majority, that we will go ahead with asking people what they think, once there is a deal to take to the people," Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi told the Herald. "There's still a lot of work to be done. (If) there's no deal there, if it looks like we cannot make this work financially or there are other good reasons to not do it, council still has the chance to say, 'We're pulling out.'"
The bid still needs to survive a vote in June regarding "the financial implications" of holding the Games in Calgary, the paper also reported.
As the International Olympic Committee has encouraged potential hosts to find ways to minimize costs by reusing past venues, Whistler Olympic Park has been considered for the ski jumping and Nordic combined events, as Calgary's jumps are out of date and would be costlier to replace than Whistler's would be to upgrade.
Pemberton Enduro slated
The Pemberton Enduro will give riders an early-season challenge when it runs this Saturday, April 28.
The sold-out race will feature about 1,700 metres of climbing on its 35-kilometre course. There will be four stages, though the final course will be a mysterious blind route.
According to the race guide, "There are no moves that are more difficult than what you have ridden in prior stages. The stage will offer a bit of everything, maybe some pedalling and perhaps a short three step hike a bike."
The pro/youth division starts at 9:45 a.m. while the open division will start at 10 a.m.
The race start will be at Pemberton Distillery.
For more information, check out facebook.com/pembertonenduro.
Pemberton Speedway opening
If you're hankering for some auto racing, the Pemberton Stockcar Association has got you covered.
The Test and Tune event for drivers to work out their offseason kinks in a non-competitive atmosphere is on Saturday, April 28 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. while the Grudge Match race will take place the following day from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Both events are free to the public, and families are encouraged to bring a picnic to the track.
The season officially kicks off with the first race on May 19.
For more information, visit www.pembertonstockcars.com.
First Toonie Race coming
The Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association (WORCA) will kick off its 2018 Toonie Season on May 3.
The course, which will include trails like Comfortably Numb and those around Green Lake, will hold sign-in at the Wedgemount parking lot and feature an après at The Adventure Group's Cougar Mountain base. Sign-in starts at 5:30 p.m. with the race getting underway at 6:30 p.m.
Riders are encouraged to get their ducks in a row before the race by pre-purchasing their memberships, signing their waivers and pre-paying for the Toonie Race season online at www.worca.com.
Welsh's Spruce Kings fall in final
Nolan Welsh and the Prince George Spruce Kings fell just short in their pursuit of British Columbia Hockey League infamy.
The Spruce Kings were defeated in the Fred Page Cup championship series by the Wenatchee Wild in five games, with the clincher coming in the form of a 3-0 Wenatchee victory on April 19.
Welsh, a forward from Whistler in his first year with the team, was held without a point in the series as Prince George managed just nine goals in five games. However, the 18-year-old posted three goals and four assists over the course of Prince George's 24-game playoff run. He also notched three goals and 10 assists in 58 regular-season contests.
Wenatchee, the first American team to win the Fred Page Cup since the Bellingham Blazers in 1979, will move on to play for the Doyle Cup against the Alberta Junior Hockey League champion Spruce Grove Saints. The winner of that best-of-seven series will advance to the Royal Bank Cup tournament in Chilliwack from May 12 to 21 to determine the national champion.
Meanwhile, Whistler goalie Beck Warm saw his second action of the Western Hockey League playoffs on April 23. Warm performed mop-up duty in the Tri-City Americans' 8-4 loss to the Everett Silvertips in Game 3 of their third-round series, saving both shots he saw as he played the final 8:16. Tri-City, which went through Kelowna and Victoria without losing a game in the first two rounds, now trails the best-of-seven series 2-1.
Game 4 is set for Thursday, April 26 in Kennewick, Wash. The winner of the series will face the winner of the Swift Current Broncos and Lethbridge Hurricanes. Swift Current leads that series 2-1.


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User-Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.0; Windows 98; DigExt)
Description of problem:
Install failed. No such file or
directory: /mnt/source/RedHat/RPMS/XFree86-libs-4.0.1-1.i386.rpm
Installation of components stopped and error log was created. System then
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Install RH 7.0 using workstation or custom. Doesn't matter.
2. Allowed install to detect my hardware and used what it found.
3. Allow install to partition or do it myself. Doesn't matter.
4. After formatting has stopped and installation begins, error will occur.
Actual Results: Installation stops and I receive an error message saying
to put in a floppy disk so I can save the error log and send it to
Expected Results: I want Linux 7.0 to finish the installation with no
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Traceback (innermost last):
File "/var/tmp/anaconda-7.0.1//usr/lib/anaconda/iw/progress_gui.py",
line 20, in run
rc = self.todo.doInstall ()
File "/var/tmp/anaconda-7.0.1//usr/lib/anaconda/todo.py", line 1543, in
self.instCallback, p)
File "/var/tmp/anaconda-7.0.1//usr/lib/anaconda/todo.py", line 1298, in
self.rpmFD = os.open(fn, os.O_RDONLY)
OSError: [Errno 2] No such file
Created attachment 28256 [details]
Error log created when install failed
I think you have a bad cd.
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Hurricane Irma has quieted down but millions are still without power. We are still thinking about our friends down South. In the meantime, Dean Richards gave away $.80 gas with Ana Beleval. Mark DeCarlo wants to know what they do with mattresses that are returned to the store. Our former boss Jimmy de Castro stopped by the studio to talk about an awesome foundation called Guitars Over Guns. And Carli Feinstein from Bright Pink stopped by to chat about taking action on our healthcare. Find out more information HERE.


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Face Yoga to Reduce Wrinkles
Yoga is an ancient technique with numerous mind, body and soul benefits to be enjoyed by practicing it. Now, face yoga has been hitting headlines. Plastic surgeons will surely fret because experts are arguing that some simple face exercises can reduce wrinkles. Better still; expect elimination of sagging skin on the face, especially the eye bags. You will be able to look years younger with these simple tips. When wrinkles disappear, the forehead becomes smoother and cheeks firmer.
Exercise Tips for Reducing Wrinkles
Take a mirror and place it in front of you before you start the face yoga exercise. You must be able to view your reflection. Most importantly, concentrate. Visualize a face free from wrinkles as this will motivate you and thus ensure success. Then, use your finger tips to massage the forehead while applying light pressure. Close the eyes and use a circular motion. Relax momentarily and then repeat the exercise three more times.
Blood circulation needs to be enhanced for wrinkles to be eliminated. In continuation of the previous face yoga technique, pull the eyebrows away from the eyes using the finger tips. Ensure that the eyes are closed. Repeat this twice to enjoy relaxed face muscles. In order to achieve a face-glow, the muscles at the forehead need to be tightened. Open your eyes wide. Then, massage the lines that will appear at the forehead using a circular motion. Repeat twice.
Many people suffer from wrinkled faces because they tend to frown a lot. Face yoga exercise leads to fewer wrinkles by slowing the creation process. In essence, one needs to visualize a smooth forehead. Open your eyes wide and then try to focus on the tip of the nose for approx 10 seconds. Relax and then repeat three to six times. You will succeed in getting smooth skin by simply stretching it. Wrinkle formation will also be reduced.
Other Home Exercises for Face Yoga
Achieving a natural face lift is possible indeed. However, consistency must be exhibited for the results to become evident. Set aside 20 minutes each day for exercising the face and one day every week for resting. Remember; give the face muscles an opportunity to relax, just as you do with the other body muscles during work-outs. Here are some simple work-out techniques to try at home:
The 'V'- This is a face yoga routine meant to slow the effects of aging by eliminating wrinkles. It targets the eyes. Pressure is applied to the corners of the eyes by using the middle and index fingers. Repeat the procedure several times before completely shutting the eyes to finish.
Smile Smoother- This exercise is aimed at making the jaw line and cheeks firmer. All wrinkle lines around the mouth are also eliminated. Smile as widely as possible while covering the teeth with the lips. Move the jaw up and down as well. Take few seconds breaks during the sets while doing the exercise.
Giraffe- This technique is for lifting the neck and giving it a perfect tone. Sit upright and pull the skin, at the neck, down using your fingers. Then face upwards and stick out the lower lip. Pull the mouth down while holding your breath for approx 10 seconds. Repeat the process several times.
In general, the aging process is irreversible but can be slowed down. All tell-tale signs of age can be minimized through face yoga. You can also use anti wrinkle injections or try this natural face-lift option. That way, you'll get to save thousands of dollars while enjoying a wrinkle-free face.
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The Science Fair will be held at South Fentress Elementary School in the Gymnasium on Sunday, March 2nd. The Awards Ceremony will be at 3:00 p.m. and viewing from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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The required forms can be accessed at the International Science and Engineering Fair website (http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/document). The Adult Sponsor Checklist, Research Plan, Forms 1A and 1B are required for ALL projects. Additional forms are required if live animals or humans are used in the experiment. Information is also provided at the Tennessee Technological Science and Engineering Fair website (http://www.tntech.edu/scifair/home/).


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Reversal of fortune and voter apathy
Something interesting occurred during Tuesday's primary election.
And something disappointing.
The interesting result from the election: Approval of an issue raising the income tax in Tiffin from 1.75 percent to 2 percent, with the extra revenue to be spent on streets and bridges.
That amounts to between $1.3 million and $1.5 million to be spent on building, maintaining and repair roads and bridges each year — three to four times the amount now allocated annually. That means local residents — actually, anyone who visits Tiffin regularly — should notice significant improvements by the time the levy faces renewal in five years.
How much will it cost the average Tiffin household? CLRresearch.com, using Census Bureau data, states the average household income is $49,758 annually. The increase approved Tuesday would cost that household less than $125 a year.
The levy was rejected by less than 53 percent of Tiffin voters last November, when the ballot included two countywide tax issues. Tuesday, the same proposal was approved by more than 54 percent of voters.
Which brings up the disappointing part: turnout.
There are 34,463 people registered to vote in Seneca County. Just 7,323 of them cast ballots in Tuesday's election.
A statewide issue affecting how congressional districts are drafted was on the ballot Tuesday. On top of that, Democrats and Republicans decided crowded primary races for governor.
Yet roughly four in five voters failed to cast a ballot. Some, perhaps, were too busy. Others might by disinterested or unconvinced voting makes a difference.
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Media Contact: Rochelle Rose, Fund Development Director, (805) 699-7227 or
Annette Montoya, Corporate Communications Manager, (805) 781-3088 x
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Peoples' Self-Help Housing and USDA Host Roundtable On Jobs, Economic Growth in Santa Maria on Jan. 27
Business Owners, Residents, Community Leaders Invited to Share Ideas on Creating Jobs
Peoples' Self-Help Housing (PSHH) in partnership with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development will host a county-wide roundtable on job creation and economic growth on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room of Peoples' housing complex Los Adobes de Maria II, 1148 W. Boone Street, in Santa Maria.
The forum will provide an opportunity for residents, business owners and community leaders to share ideas on creating jobs and improving economic opportunities.
Co-hosted with USDA, the forum will be moderated by PSHH Director of Self-Help Housing Development, Sheryl Flores. Similar forums are being led and organized by USDA Rural Development throughout the state and the nation. Reservations are not required but appreciated by calling PSHH at (805) 781-3088 x0 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Business owners, residents, state and local officials, union members, non-profit organizations, community leaders, economists and other interested parties are invited to share ideas during this roundtable discussion. Attendees will have an opportunity to talk about steps that can be taken to grow the economy and put Americans back to work.
Following the forums and town meetings held around the country, a final report will be produced for USDA Secretary Vilsack and President Obama. The final report will also be sent to all participants who signed in as well as members of California's state legislature, congressional delegation and other interested parties.
The primary focus of the forum will be on gathering ideas on how to accelerate job growth in rural America.
Some of the topics to be discussed are:
• Exploring ways to rejuvenate and promote local businesses;
• Creating jobs by rebuilding America's infrastructure;
• Creating new opportunities from existing ones, such as with value-added agricultural products;
• Supporting job growth among small businesses; and
• Preparing workers for 21st century jobs.
The desired outcomes for the stateside forums are:
• Produce one document that clearly outlines the needs and issues of California regarding jobs and economic development in our rural communities and resource-based industries: agriculture, forestry, fisheries.
• Some sense of consensus on the contents of this document so that California's diverse interest groups can begin to work together to pursue the recommendations offered.
• A shared experience by the various partners at the local level that can be built upon for future collaboration
For more information on the forums or the report, visit www.rurdev.usda.gov/ca.
Founded in 1970, Peoples' Self-Help Housing is an award winning non-profit organization that develops affordable housing and community services for low-income households and homeownership opportunities for working families. With over 125 employees, over 1,150 homes completed, and 1,250 affordable rental units owned and managed by The Duncan Group, Peoples' Self-Help Housing has become the premiere affordable housing and community developer on the Central Coast, with offices in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. For more information or to make a reservation contact (805) 781-3088, or visit www.pshhc.org.


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Southington recently secured a grant of more than $300,000 for intersection improvements to Curtiss Street, Hart Street and Kane Street in the area of the canal trail project.
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced that Southington is one of 40 towns across the state that will receive funding under a competitive state grant program that seeks to support pedestrian and bicycle safety and improve accessibility within urban, suburban and rural community centers where people can meet for work, school, social and recreational activities.
The grants are administrated by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) through the community connectivity grant program, which seeks to make conditions safer for people of all ages to walk, bike, and take transit, encouraging more people to use these healthy and environmentally sustainable modes of travel. At the same time, these improvements will make Connecticut's community centers more accessible places to live and work.
"Modernizing and updating our transportation infrastructure—including making accessible neighborhoods for pedestrians and bicyclists—is critical if we want to have thriving towns where families want to live, businesses can flourish, and communities succeed," said Malloy in a press release. "These grants are targeted toward strengthening our towns and cities and fostering growth in our local economies."
The grants were awarded on a competitive basis in a range between $75,000 and $400,000 based on applications that municipalities submitted to CTDOT. Municipalities were allowed to submit one application per community. CTDOT staff reviewed, rated, and ranked each of the proposals.
"The objective of this grant program is to provide construction funding directly to municipalities for infrastructure improvements that are aligned with the overall program goals," CTDOT commissioner James Redeker said in a press release. "We are excited to work directly with our municipalities to provide safer, more accessible travel for our residents."
Southington's grant totals $314,339.21. The canal trail currently goes from the Cheshire town line to Lazy Lane.
As far as the remainder of the trail from Lazy Lane to the Plainville town line, the current schedule has the design completion in fall of 2018, according to public works director Keith Hayden. Construction is expected to begin in spring of 2019 with a completion in spring of 2020.


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Polenta with spiced pork and pepper stew
- Serves: 4
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Effort: easy
- 120 g polenta
- 500 g pork, trimmed of fat and cut into 2.5cm cubes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 100 g pancetta, finely chopped
- 1 parsley, stalks removed, leaves finely chopped
- 2 green chillies, sliced, you can remove the seeds if you dont want your dish to be too spicy
- 1 large red or yellow pepper, deseeded and diced
- 300 ml red wine
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
1. Tip the polenta into a large jug to make it easy to pour.
2. Pour 500 ml of water into a large saucepan, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to the boil. Now add the polenta in a slow, continuous stream, stirring continuously with a long handled whisk or wooden spoon until completely blended.
3. Reduce the heat to very low, and cook, stirring frequently, for 45 minutes. Then pour the polenta out into a deep plate or bowl, cover with cling film and allow to set.
4. While the polenta is cooking, season the meat with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan. When very hot add the seasoned pork in batches. Fry over a high heat until browned and well sealed. Add more oil to the pan as necessary. As each batch is cooked, remove to a warm plate.
5. When all the meat is cooked remove from the pan, then reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions and gently fry for 5-7 minutes until soft. Then add the garlic and fry for another minute or two.
6. Mix together the pancetta and parsley and toss into the pan. Add the chillies and red pepper. Cook the mixture for about 3 minutes.
7. Return the pork to the pan, along with any juices that have accumulated on the plate.
8. Pour in the wine, stirring and scraping the residue in the base of the pan. Let the liquid reduce for a minute.
9. Add the chopped tomatoes and around 250ml of water and bring to a simmer.
10. Cook over medium heat for about 40 minutes until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened and the meat is tender.
11. Turn the polenta out, cut into thick slices (1.5-2cm), oil it lightly with olive oil and grill on both sides on a hot griddle pan until the polenta is heated through and has charred lines on both sides.
12. Divide the polenta slices between 4 plates and serve with the pork stew.
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Sage & Onion Sea Salt Seasoning
Sage & Onion Sea Salt Seasoning
April's special blend of organic sage and onion with coarse & fine sea salts. Use as a seasoning in food, such as stir fries, soups & stews. Particularly delicious with poultry dishes, especially chicken. Minimum contents 35gms.
Shipping is calculated by weight at checkout. You may get better value from the postage charge by buying several items - especially if your items don't weigh that much!


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Slovak Koruna Faces Pressure Against Euro Ahead of Election
PRAGUE -- With a second round of presidential elections looming, the Slovak koruna faces continued selling pressure against the euro.
Analysts cite market concerns about the health of the economy and a perception that the government is dragging its feet on much-needed reforms.
Persistent worries ahead of the nation's first-ever direct presidential...


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BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwired - Sep 28, 2016) - Maestro, the premier provider of charity fundraising solutions utilized by major organizations such as MDA and St. Jude's, today announced that for the 16th consecutive year, their AuctionMaestro Pro and qCheck Payments software played a vital role in helping the Friends of Costco Guild raise nearly $8.3 million to benefit Seattle Children's Hospital. During a three-day period, the event, which kicked off Saturday, Aug. 13 with a VIP reception and concluded Monday, Aug. 15 with the 17th annual Children's Golf Classic, in which 1,200 golfers competed on a number of Seattle-area courses, the Guild and hundreds of friends of Costco raised a record $8.28 million for uncompensated care at Children's. Maestro provides the software that manages and tracks more than 10,000 charity events worldwide each year, tracking more than $1 billion charity dollars annually.
"When we first started our Friends of Costco Guild Tournament we were on a single course and raised about $500K," said Jan Sinegal, who founded the Guild. "Now 16 years later we have grown to 8 courses, 1200 players and raised over $100M. MaestroSoft has been with us from the beginning and I am not sure we could have managed that growth as easily without the tools and support we get from them. Our event is all about a great experience for our golfers and sponsors. We can manage that experience better when we know the data and payments are handled by the software. All event operations are managed using Maestro products including RSVP's for attendees and golfers, tracking of sponsorships, registration check in and credit card capture, tracking of donations at the event."
Jay Fiske, co-founder and president for MaestroSoft, was the first person to train Jan to use their software 16 years ago. He says the software manages auctions and events as expertly as QuickBooks manages businesses.
To arrange a demo call (800)-438-6498 Option 1.
About Friends of Costco Guild
The Friends of Costco Guild is proud to present the Children's Golf Classic. We are a dedicated group of friends volunteering with the common goal of supporting Seattle Children's Hospital uncompensated care.
The Children's Golf Classic, consistently the Hospital's top fundraiser, has generated nearly $90 million thanks to the generosity of our corporate partners and friends. Visit www.friendsofcostco.org
About MaestroSoft
MaestroSoft is the premier provider of charity fundraising solutions in the U.S. A leader in mobile bidding, the company's Text2Bid service is used by major organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the American Diabetes Association and others. MaestroSoft recently launched Text2Fund, a versatile mobile fundraising service optimized for rapid deployment and receipt of funds. It's an easy and ultra-convenient way to immediately contribute to any campaign using an iATS or PayPal account. For more information, visit www.maestrosoft.com
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Still on a "Brotherly Love" high from Capital Pride week? Meet Queen Bambi. By day, this "Queen" is a graphics creative, but in the evenings, "she" dons her most over the top ensembles to raise awareness — and some serious cash — for causes close to her heart.
Is this the new definition of a "Philanthropic Personality?"


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LEWISHAM HOSPITAL CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after the High Court found that Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt MP had acted outside his powers – and therefore unlawfully – in deciding to substantially cut services and close departments at Lewisham hospital.
In a judgment Mr Justice Silber said the decision of the Secretary of State must be "quashed" as he had acted outside his powers as secretary of state, and in breach of the National Health Service Act 2006, when he announced to Parliament that services at Lewisham hospital would be downgraded and closed.
Law firm Leigh Day, representing the Save Lewisham Campaign Group, successfully argued that the decision of the secretary of state was unlawful. They also successfully argued that the decision of the trust special administrator, the first to be appointed under new health service guidance, was also unlawful.
The Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign made up of and supported by patients, community groups, GPs, hospital doctors, nurses and other health professionals working in Lewisham was formed in 2012, in response to the South London Healthcare trust special administrator (TSA) Mathew Kershaw's proposal that, as part of the cost saving measures put forward for the neighbouring trust, South London Healthcare NHS trust, that services at Lewisham Hospital should be reduced.
Despite being appointed TSA for the South London Healthcare trust, in his final report to the secretary of state in January 2013, Mr Kershaw not only proposed changes to South London Healthcare Trust but also to Lewisham Healthcare Trust, in particular to Lewisham hospital which it runs.
Mr Kershaw proposed that the hospital should close and downgrade some of its services, including its A&E department, acute admitting wards and adult intensive care unit. He also suggested the maternity service at the hospital should be downgraded or closed completely.
These recommendations were made despite widespread agreement that Lewisham hospital was a high achieving and popular hospital not in financial difficulty.
Save Lewisham Hospital campaign argued to the TSA at the time, that the alternative health care options proposed would have been extremely difficult for residents to access.
But on 31 January 2013 Mr Hunt, announced to parliament that he accepted the TSA's recommendations about South London Healthcare trust including the recommendation to reconfigure NHS services 'beyond the confines of SLHT, across all of South East London including Lewisham.'
The High Court found that "the TSA did not have vires [the power] to make his recommendations relating to Lewisham hospital; That the secretary of state did not have vires to make his decision relating to Lewisham hospital – and therefore the decision of the secretary of state insofar as it related to Lewisham hospital must be quashed as must the recommendations of the TSA also insofar as they relate to Lewisham hospital.'
Rosa Curling from law firm Leigh Day, who represented the Save Lewisham Hospital Group said: "When the secretary of state appointed the TSA to investigate and develop recommendations on the future of South London Healthcare NHS trust, he promised there would be no "back-door approach to reconfiguration"; there would be no reconfiguration of neighbouring NHS services delivered by other NHS bodies beyond the South London trust.
"He broke this promise – in fact, his decision regarding South London included a substantial reconfiguration of services delivered by other NHS bodies beyond South London and in particular in relation to Lewisham hospital. "The court has agreed that the TSA and the secretary of state has no legal power to do this and has emphatically made clear that this decision should be quashed."
Dr Louise Irvine, local GP who chairs the Save Lewisham hospital campaign, said that she had been overwhelmed by the support from people around the UK:
"This is an incredible day. "We are delighted for every single person who has supported the campaign and those who will now continue to benefit from this extraordinary hospital. "The support from thousands of people in Lewisham is a very real demonstration of the Big Society.
"We appreciate the court's decision which should serve as a reminder to this Government to not forget their promises and not to underestimate those who they seek to represent."


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Digital Health Resources on Scoop.it
Trawling the Internet for reputable information in digital health and technology can be a difficult task. That's why I've curated two topics on Scoop it in particular that I think will be tremendously useful. You can click on the links or on the scrolling images themselves.
- The first, is a topic in Participatory Health Informatics. Designed as a place to find articles, news, research and resources on all things surrounding participation in health through enabling technologies (i.e. web, social media, mobile, apps, sensors, games..and many more).
- The second, is a digital collaboration of all things Technology in Physiotherapy. If you're a Physio, look no further to stay up to date for all things health technology in the profession.
Social Media for Health Professionals
Recognising a huge gap in the social media guidance and training for health professionals, with my background along with a colleague of mine, I created the world's first social media for health professionals resources and online course.
Check out Social Media for Health Professionals to get started – click here
Or, if you're a Physio…check out the exclusive white-labelled version exclusively for the Physiotherapy/Physical Therapy Profession here at 'Connecting Physios'


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Near record oxygen dead zones are expected before the summer concludes in both the Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Dead zones are primarily caused by over use of fertilizer to grow field corn, which is used to feed animals in CAFOs, to produce sugar used for among other things sugary drinks. Almost 3 times (uptake efficiency of corn is .37) more fertilizer is applied to corn in a normal rainfall year than the crop can use, much more in a drought year. Fertilizer is also used extensively to produce refined grains. Last week it was announced that every State in the U.S. had reached an obesity rate exceeding 25% of the population. Dead Zones and obesity are directly connected since the products that use most of the Nations fertilizer in the production process are the same as those causing obesity (see video of Harvard U. report). In addition the CAFOs which produce red meat use most of the corn. Beef, pork, and lamb overconsumption plus processed meat is causing our epidemics of cancer and heart disease. It is past time to enact recommendations made in 2000 by the Gulf Hypoxia Task Force (see Texas A&M update) and reduce fertilizer application rates Nationwide. This will not only go a long way toward restoring our water resources but will help restore the Nation's health.
Dead Zones, Obesity,Cancer, Heart Disease, ONE SOLUTION


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5 of the Best Irish Wedding Invitation Designers #BUYIRISH
When it comes to wedding stationery, Irish couples are spoiled for choice. From high-tech graphic designers to super-skilled handcrafters, Ireland is home to some of the most creative wedding invitation designers. Here are five wedding-stationery whizzes for couples who want to buy Irish.
Keady Row
We not ones for swearing in the workplace, but we'll make an exception for Keady Row, the most heckin' cool wedding invitation designers in the world.
Their designs are modern, bold and super slick, and they make everything from save-the-dates to thank-you cards.
This Offaly studio creates the most beautiful letterpress invitation suites. They're our pick for clean, simple designs with striking texture.
Maggie Marley
Maggie Marley makes the list because we love her fresh approach to floral prints. Her romantic, vibrant botanic designs are balanced by modern fonts and plenty of white space. They're the kind of invitations you'd be tempted to frame.
Aye Do
A clear winner in the name stakes, Aye Do is another deadly wedding invite designer from Donegal. Again, there's a bespoke option, but also a rake of gorgeous pre-made wedding invitations. This is our favourite studio for couples who want a lot of personality and humour in their wedding stationery.
Little Ivory Weddings
Little Ivory Weddings has a really broad range of styles, from cute cartoons to sophisticated typography. Also, can choose from an impressive off-the-shelf selection or work with the team to create bespoke designs. It's our pick for couples who want lots of choice and wedding invite inspiration.


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Joyful Motherhood
A reader asked,
"Would you mind doing a post on being Joyful in Motherhood – especially on the crazy, bad days. I have really lost my joy these days (I am sure pregnancy has something to do with it). And I have ZERO desire to read or listen to things that I know will help. Any Godly advice or suggestions you have will help."
This is a timely question as I have struggled, too, with the heaviness of all the dismal uncertainty surrounding our nation's future.
"Women are like spaghetti", I heard a counselor say. Everything in our brains is connected. One emotion spills over into the next, and all of life's experiences are intertwined. These can wreak havoc on a mother's emotions–and that doesn't even account for the roller-coaster hormones!
For me, it helps to start with realizing that some days I am truly affected by abnormal hormone levels and I just need to survive through it. I'm not even opposed to distraction–anything to keep my irritation or irrational behavior from affecting my family. (A whole post could be written about foods that can help or aggravate hormones, and also how exercise is directly related to our emotional state–endorphins are good!)
Go somewhere. Go for a walk. Play some lively music. Watch a movie. Sometimes a simple change of scenery can help. I remind myself–"this is not me, it will pass", and it helps me keep perspective.
Our moods are greatly affected by our thoughts, and our thoughts reflect the things we dwell on. I hardly ever watch/listen to the news because all of the horrible stories they seem to magnify can consume my thoughts.
There is fine line between "staying in the dark" and keeping abreast of needful information. But sometimes a media break replaced with "happy thoughts" is the best medicine. That's more than a cheesy suggestion too. Research backs it up. (And the Bible did long before…"whatever things are true, honest, pure, just, lovely, of good report–think on these things".)
Or maybe reminding ourselves of the tragedies we've been spared helps put life back in perspective. When my children complain about petty things, I remind them of children who can't walk, or don't have basic necessities, etc….we would do well to remember those things too!
Hebrews 13:15 says: "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise – the fruit of lips that confess His name".
I've always thought of this verse meaning that the sweetest praise is that offered when we least feel like it. Praise Him verbally, write it down, praise Him to your children–but praise Him. The Lord dwells among praise!
And how often do we fail to look to God for help? Do we ever just cry out, "Lord, today is so hard–I need you to help me!" And perhaps that prayer needs to be accompanied by repentance.
David had his joy robbed from him because of unconfessed sin. Often God will remove our joy to restore our hearts. It should be a time of searching.
Ironically, while I was cleaning out some papers this morning, I ran across a poem I wrote years ago…I encourage you, we all have hard days, we are all fallen and none of us have it together. But we are not alone! He's waiting for us to simply ask–"Faithful is He who called you Who also will do it."
Though now I stand in a valley dark, I do not stand alone,
There is One who stands with me, so gentle yet so strong.
He is my refuge and my shield, He holds me in His arms–
He's my Heavenly Father and in Him I'm safe from harm.
He never promised me a life that's free from pain or tears,
But promised He would never leave and that allays my fears.
Because no matter what I face or how my heart may break,
My Father knows and hurts with me, He longs to soothe the ache.
I know not what tomorrow holds and yesterday is gone,
So on my knees I pray today for strength to carry on.
Father grant me faith and hope as I walk through the storm,
And may I reach the other side stronger than before.
Devotions, Advice & Renewal for When Motherhood Feels Too Hard
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3 Responses to "Joyful Motherhood"
Thanks for this. Every once in a while I have to really scale back on the news. It DOES consume my thoughts and I even start to act grouchy to my family when I just read something that makes me mad. I am sure the devil loves that!
Kelly: Thanks for this post. Your poem was beautiful! I especially appreciate the affirmation about how food effects our mood. I just bought the book The Food Mood (or something like that) and am waiting for it to arrive. Anyway, I have been quietly calling out to the Lord throughout the day for His strength and His joy – just the subtle little reminders I needed.
Be Blessed,
Jess in Peru
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What is CrossFit:
CrossFit is a program that involves combining both gymnastics (bodyweight) and weightlifting movements into the same sessions.
It is the most effective system for training fitness for sport.
The beauty of it, is that it is highly varied, which keeps it constantly interesting where you'll be making progress consistently in lots of different skills. There is a lot to learn with gymnastics and weightlifting, so we spend a great deal of time practicing the techniques properly before introducing them into a workout setting.
Typically our classes spend 15 minutes warming up, 30 minutes practicing a skill or working on a strength element (either bodyweight or weights) and then 10 minutes of a 'workout' and then 5 minutes to pack up and cool down.
The variety of our program gives you a very broad fitness, where you'll feel confident in being able to take on any physical challenge outside of the gym. This is the kind of same fitness that would prepare either first responders or military personnel, however if you're a parent, you'll notice picking up your kids being easier, climbing stairs feeling less breathless, or as someone above the age of 60, being confident to go about your daily activities without any help.
Please bring along:
An open mind, and a humble attitude. This will challenge you, so don't get too worried if there are movements you cannot currently do. We have a progression for everything so that you can keep progressing regardless of your fitness level.
Clean gym shoes (outdoor running trainers are not appropriate). Comfortable but not too baggy workout clothes. A lot of members have 2 pair of shoes, one set that is for running and more conditioning elements. Water, fruit and a protein shake.


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Southern Rock, Broadway Jason
Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph solo musician, Acoustic & Pop/Rock singer and guitar player, Jason Schocket out of Bordentown, New Jersey.
We used natural light for nearly the entire shoot and broke out some light towards the end of our shoot. Check out Jason's work on his MySpace page!
Below are a few of the images we captured that day. Enjoy!


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The best part about vacation is how it can sneak up on you. A few weeks ago Mike and I booked a trip for this weekend and at the time it felt like it was ages away.
However, I have been really busy at work and all of the sudden vacation is here! I'm really looking forward to getting away and relaxing for a few days. Things here have been totally fine* but I'm glad to have a few days away from the cold to rest and recharge.
Do you have any exciting plans for the long-weekend? The rest of the year?
We are going to California next month, and I'm trying to figure out a trip for this summer. I'd love to go somewhere I haven't been before.
Any recommendations?
*My friend used to joke that fine really means f*cked up, insecure, neurotic and emotional. I literally think about that every single time I say "I'm fine." And now you will too.


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Customer Testimonials
All students said they absolutely loved the work experience. They found the personal stories of the trainers interesting and enlightening. They said they felt inspired by the trainers and immediately wanted to do their best. They loved all the activities such as the exercise where they used whistles to give commands and where they had to crawl along the floor using their elbows!!
100% satisfied. I would definitely recommend this course to any students for the future. It really makes you think about a career in the Armed Forces.
From my point of view I feel the students have gained a lot from the work experience and, if it is possible in such a short time, matured. They seemed to have bonded more closely together and their behaviour in class has improved.