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Could you please turn the TV down? (and other requests your dog is too polite to ask)
Did you know that dogs hear four times better than humans? Dogs do not like loud noise. They put up with so much we do to accommodate themselves to our lives. There are so many ways we do not have a clue of how they perceive the world in which they live. Here, with our senses in mind, are some ways to make living with us a better world.
1. Turn down the volume. Sound is heard at different levels depending on where you are in a room. So if pup is on the floor and you in a chair it could be much louder to them. Loud rock music can set them on edge. Dogs do not like arguing. The next time you have an argument watch what your dog does. They may run for cover or even try to break up the argument. Not only is it the volume but the tone of a voice or other noise that can hurt their ears. Dogs generally like peace and quiet except if it is play time or barking at things.
2. Choose blue and yellow toys. Dogs do not see colors the way we see them. Their spectrum is smaller and they don't see them as vividly as us. This is because over the decades, they were selected to be able to pick out a brown rodent in the grey dusk, not interior decorators. A red Frisbee on green grass just won't stand out. Blues and yellows pop for them. Dogs do see better at night because they have a special reflecting layer in the back of their eye. This is relevant so you will be patient if your dog starts barking or remains rooted in one spot on a nighttime walk. They simply may see something that we don't. My dogs can see our neighborhood raccoon when I cannot.
3. Allow your dog time to sniff. Dogs see their world through their nose. They have 20 times more primary smell receptors in their nose than people. They can detect odors at least 100 times less than a human. A dog can detect a human scent on a glass slide that has been lightly fingerprinted and left outside for two weeks. So when they go for a walk they need extra time to read the odors of their world.
If you have questions about this article contact Dr. Norette L. Underwood of Trumann Animal Clinic and Best Friends Vet Mobile at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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- 4 large apples
- 1/4-1/2 cup light brown sugar (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Peel, quarter, and then core the apples. Cut the cored wedges in half lengthwise, then slice the apples crosswise. It doesn't have to be exact since you'll be mashing them later anyway but they should be roughly the same size, so they cook evenly.
- Place the sliced apples in a large heavy bottomed pot with a lid, and then add the sugar, wine, and cinnamon. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for 20 minutes to allow the apples to release their liquid.
- Remove the lid, turn up the heat to medium, and then continue to cook for about 10 minutes to burn off extra liquid. The apples are done when they are tender and there is almost no liquid remaining in the pot. Stir frequently and be careful not to burn them. Taste the apples at this point and add more sugar if they're not sweet enough.
- When the apples are done, turn off the heat, and then add the butter. Use a potato masher to roughly mash up the apples along with the butter. I like my apple butter a little chunky, so I don't mash it very much but if you want it smooth, you could run it through a food processor instead.
- Allow the apple butter to cool, and then transfer it to an airtight container. It should keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, provided you use a clean spoon every time you scoop some out.

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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Lover's in Paris Had the Third Highest Rating in December
The Piolo Pascual - KC Concepcion telenovela "Lovers in Paris" ended 2009 with a bang. Their show finished 3rd among ABS-CBN's shows in December. They were only next to "TV Patrol World" which took the second place and the undisputed top rater "May Bukas Pa".
There has been a buzz that Piolo and KC are supposed to make a movie together, which is actually planned first before the soap. However, it seems that won't materialize anymore as Piolo's next movie project is supposed to be with Zaijian Jaranilla or Santino of "May Bukas Pa"
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Piolo Pascual's MMK 2nd Part Shown Last Night
The Ninoy-Cory life story presentation on Maalaala Mo Kaya aired its second part last night. Piolo and Bea made the most convincing portrayal of their careers indeed. The two-part episode is indeed a very moving one, with the untold life story of Ninoy Aquino and his better half Cory Aquino were relived for the TV. Rave reviews and impressive ratings are noted for the show.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Piolo Pascual's Future Projects for the Movies
Piolo Pascual's new album "Decades" include the song "Babe I Love You". This song was chosen to be John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo's new post valentine movie of the same title.
Piolo Pascual has a movie lined up for him this year, although the details of it is not yet clear. It was said that he'll be working with "May Bukas Pa" child star wonder Zaijian Jaranilla. The movie is yet to begin production.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Judy Ann is Okay to Doing a Project with Piolo Again
It can be remembered that there are several instances that Judy Ann has got problems with Piolo Pascual first because of her manager Alfie Lorenzo and then her husband Ryan Agoncillo. The thought of these two big stars working with each other again is almost impossible.
But not anymore it seems. Judy Ann said in an interview that since things have been patched between Piolo and the other parties involved, there's no reason for her not to do a reunion movie or any other project with Piolo.
Fans are missing the Piolo-Judy Ann love team. And since they're both grown up now, may be a more intense and interesting love story would be fitting.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Piolo Pascual Shoots for Charity
No, it's a not a film he's shooting for. He's using his camera lenses for charity. In partnership with Sun Life Financial Philippines, Piolo Pascual has created a calendar called SunPIOLOgy 2010. Piolo Pascual is also a photography buff more than a heartthrob and a movie star.
Piolo shoots landscapes and locations and lots of other things that interest him. Piolo shoots for the benefit of Hebreo Foundation an organization that he has created and supports himself.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Piolo Sings at Roselle Nava's Birthday
Piolo Pascual gave one big favor to an old friend, Roselle Nava. Roselle Nava started at ABS-CBN who is also a regular at ASAP. She recently got married and one of her wedding wishes to have Piolo Pascual sing at the ceremony.
Well, her dream came true as Piolo sang Jim Brickman's The Gift. Roselle Nava tied the knot with Allen Tan at the Manila Cathedral last January 17.
Piolo's redition of The Gift was a promise fulfilled. Roselle Nava thought it was a great surprise though because she never expected Piolo to be true to his promise.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Piolo Pascual as Ninoy Aquino on MMK
Another classic episode will be placed on MMK's shelf as this weekend drama series narrates Ninoy and Cory Aquino's life on national TV. Piolo Pascual plays Ninoy in this mini bio pic intended for the TV. Opposite him is Bea Alonzo playing Cory Aquino.
The story goes way back during the couple's first meeting, the courtship stage, their life as a married couple, up until both of them died in separated ocassions. Piolo Pascual gave due justice to his role as Ninoy Aquino. The same is true for Bea Alonzo's acting. Positive reviews for the show was given by viewers and critics everywhere.
However, rumors had it that Piolo Pascual was not the Aquino family's first choice for the role. They have picked John Lloyd Cruz but sources say he turned it down. It could be because he had initially accepted the role of Rene Cayetano in the same series. Rene Cayetano's life story was played a week before the Ninoy and Cory Aquino story.
The cast includes Dimples Romana as Imelda Marcos, Jodi Santa Maria as Kris Aquino, Gloria Diaz, Jim Paredes, Karla Humphries, and many others. It is a star-studded presentation that is bound to be one of the show's best episode of all times.
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One of "10 New Books You Need To Read This Year" - Fast Company
One of the "Top 10 Business and Economics Books for Spring" - Publishers Weekly
"Bacal . . . hit pay dirt: stories filled with humor and humiliation, plus loads of hard-earned career management advice." - ELLE Magazine
"the printed equivalent of a long, hot bath at the end of a terrible day at work." - The New York Times
"All the stories are relatable. They are teachable moments of resilience, when to take risks, when to say no and how to navigate the ever-changing work landscape." - Boomer Muse
". . . how often do you hear people actually discussing the details of their mistakes?" - PsychCentral
"Whether you're just starting out or at a senior level, you'll find this book empowering." - The Real Deal by RetailMeNot
". . . crucial character boot camp . . . an important book because it shows that life is not a magazine spread." - The Globe and Mail
. . . wide-ranging enough to avoid the stiflingly corporate perspective of many mainstream conversations about women in the workplace."- New York Magazine
"shines in its recognition of the futility of the one-size-fits-all professional recommendation . . . compelling."- Forbes Magazine, May 2014
"Reading Mistakes I Made at Work, in fact, is something you'll be glad you did." - Houston Style Magazine
"generous display of guts and wisdom . . . the stories are pure gold." - Bust Magazine
"remarkably refreshing to read" - Verily Magazine
"a collection of the words of wisdom that the best mentors would impart . . . a spectacular way to learn from the masters." Madame Noire
" For your friend who absolutely, definitely, 100 percent will be successful (just as soon as she gets her shit together), a reminder that even the most accomplished women get it wrong sometimes" The Airship
"I like to read a mix of fiction and nonfiction. Right now I'm reading "Sister Carrie" byTheodore Dreiser and "Mistakes I Made at Work" by Jessica Bacal." 'Jeopardy!' Champ Julia Collins on Books, Martha Stewart and 'The Hunger Games,' WSJ Online
"25 leading women convey that a mistake is not a career ender." AZ Techbeat
"not only shines an antiseptic light on other people's dark moments, it shows how mistakes, and unhappiness, and the depths of our careers can lead to unexpected triumphs." Fast Company
"Each essay is followed with tips and takeaways and because the book is broken up into bite-size chapters, it's the perfect book to read a little, put down, and reflect." Design Sponge
"Somehow this has been missing in conversations about our careers." Actionable Books
"examines the learning curves of 25 successful women, including Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Anna Holmes, the founder of Jezebel.com, whose uplifting gems include: 'Whether you get promoted or not, whether you're part of the "cool kids club" or not — these things are not indicative of your worth.'" London Evening Standard
"I just started reading this fantastic book . . . and the one theme that is evident to me, so far, is that failure provides great learning opportunities." Women In Technology POV
"This is a wonderful book. Its advice about failure is refreshing; it's real, hard-won and useful." Ragan.com
"Three Things I Wish I'd Known in My Twenties" - Neon Notebook, April 2, 2014
"How to Upgrade Your Career Like a Boss" - Refinery29, March 19, 2014
"5 Ways to Fix Your Workplace Mistakes" - New York Post, April 21, 2014
"Jessica Bacal, Author, Mistakes I Made at Work" - The Women Take Over, April 22, 2014
"Five Qs with Jessica Bacal" - Writing Like an Asian, April 25, 2014
"Jessica Bacal: Learn These Mistakes Female Entrepreneurs" - Forbes.com, April 29, 2014
Q & A with Ana Homayoun, author of The Myth of the Perfect Girl
Interview: Jessica Bacal, editor of Mistakes I Made at Work - Luxury Reading
"Ask An Adult: How to Learn From Your Mistakes at Work, Not Be Crushed by Them" - The Debrief
Interview: Jessica Bacal - LuxuryReading.com
"Mistakes at Work? Jess Bacal shares how these can become learning experiences in building a successful career" - Chatting Up a Storm With Cladia Cragg, KGNU Denver/Boulder
"Lessons We Learn From Our Mistakes" - Bonnie Marcus: The Politics of Promotion, July 9, 2014
NAW Interview with Jessica Bacal - New Asian Writing: Online Asian Literary Community, July 9, 2014
"Power of Learning from Mistakes" - career-intelligence.com, August 21, 2014
"Mistakes at Work With Jessica Bacal" - Six Pixels of Separation - The Podcast, September 21, 2014
"Growing Through Mistakes with Jessica Bacal" - Actionable Books Podcast - November 1, 2014
"Turning Your Dream Into Reality" - Pennsylvania Conference for Women, November 5, 2014
"Turning Your Dream Into Reality" - Texas Conference for Women, December 1, 2014
"Finding the Courage to Follow Your Passion - A Conversation with Today's Rising Stars" - Massachusetts Conference for Women, December 17, 2014
Why My Mentor Was Wrong, Or As Beyonce Would Say, "You Must Not Know About Me"
I've Lied a Little About How This Book Got Done
How to Be a Published Author (Or, Have You Earned Those Pants?)
Fill "The Confidence Gap" By Talking About Making (and Surviving) Mistakes at Work
Advice to College Graduates: Seek Out Mentors Who Will Tell You About Their Mistakes


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Don't Buy It Project Social Shares
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Men: Be part of the movement against Commercial Sexual Exploitation. Sign the #dontbuyitproject pledge from @MAP_MN http://bit.ly/2jFQocW
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If you're against Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) (sex trafficking, pornography or, any other exchange of sexual services for financial or material gain), don't stay silent. Speak up about why you're not buying it. Men As Peacemakers just launched a new campaign, the Don't Buy It Project, to give men tools and resources to work against CSE. Check it out at dontbuyitproject.org
Men As Peacemakers has just launched the Don't Buy It Project, a campaign designed to provide resources for men who want to take action against Commercial Sexual Exploitation and sex trafficking. Learn more and consider your role: dontbuyitproject.org
Commercial Sexual Exploitation isn't normal or acceptable. I just signed the #dontbuyitproject pledge through Men As Peacemakers' Don't Buy It Project. You can too: http://bit.ly/2jFQocW
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John Gielgud: An Actor's Life: Centenary Edition
John Gielgud: An Actor's Life: Centenary Edition
John Gielgud was born in April 1904. When he died in May 2000, he was honoured as 'the giant of twentieth-century theatre.' In the centenary edition of this acclaimed biography, Gyles Brandreth draws from over thirty years of conversations with Gielgud to tell the extraordinary story of a unique actor, film star, director and raconteur.
In 1921 Gielgud made his first appearance at the Old Vic in London and through the next eight decades he dominated his profession - initially as a classical actor, later in plays by Harold Pinter and Alan Bennett. In his twenties he had appeared in silent movies: more than half a century later, he emerged as a Hollywood star, winning his first Oscar at the age of seventy-eight.
With wonderful anecdotes, and contributions from Kenneth Branagh, Alec Guinness, Paul Scofield, Donald Sinden and Peter Hall, John Gielgud: An Actor's Lifeis a compelling, humorous and moving account of a remarkable man.
'Gyles Brandreth's memoir of Gielgud is vastly entertaining... a fascinating account of the actor's life' - Charles Osborne, Sunday Telegraph
'A sense of delight permeates Gyles Brandreth's John Gielgud: An Actor's Life...Brandreth combines neat reportage, deft evocation and lovely tales about a man he knew and relished' - Benedict Nightingale, The Times
'A delightful memoir which tells you all you need to know and collects all the anecdotes' - Michael Coveney, Daily Mail
'A testimony to Gyles Brandreth's talent ... Avoiding the usual tedious cradle-to-grave narrative, Brandreth braids Gielgud's own reminiscences with those from friends and colleagues. What sets this apart from the usual kind of puff is Brandreth's own voice, directing our responses to Gielgud's art' - Kathryn Hughes, Daily Telegraph
'Full of personal detail... a treasure trove of anecdote but also clear and informative... Brandreth's immaculate, charming and deceptively modest book ... fascinating.' - Carole Woddis, Glasgow Herald
'Cometh the hour, cometh the biography' - Stratford-upon-Avon Herald


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P. F. Chang's is one of those really popular chain restaurants that is ever-so-slightly out of my budget. In fact, I've never been, in part due to the price. Also, I don't love Chinese food, but from what I understand I'm in the minority on that one.
It might, then, make many of you excited to learn that P. F. Chang's is giving away free lettuce wraps through the end of July on their official Facebook page. if you've been looking for a reason to check out P. F. Chang's then this might be it.
They're giving away the popular dish to celebrate their 18th birthday. All you have to do is go to their Facebook page and click on their official app to get your coupon. Then, of course, enjoy your lettuce wraps!


text: The BFG or Big Friendly Giant is a fantasy adventure directed by Steven Speilberg and it's based on the book by Roland Dahl. It's about a young girl who meets a giant. However, he's not your typical giant because he refuses to eat children like his peers. Not only is he a big guy, but he's got a big heart. I don't know about you, but I love a story about outsiders and this looks like a good one.


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One of the things that always comforts me on a cold, rainy day is a hearty soup. It was pouring out this past Sunday and chilly in the 40's so soup was perfect for dinner and decided on this creamy tomato soup with chicken and pasta. I was inspired by the chicken tomato soup with orzo served at Hale & Hearty, a popular soups and salads chain in NYC area. I order that soup every time I go there! It's so good but sometimes just don't feel like dishing out $7 for an itty bitty cup of soup so made a whole pot of it, enough for 6 servings! I've had it twice already and still have lots more, which I froze, and all for hmm, let's see, about the same price!
I of course didn't have the recipe but thought I'd try to make something similar. I also made it spicy and it was perfect! I used rigatoni pasta because that's what I had on hand but this soup would pretty much work with any pasta, just as long as you don't use too much. Even lasagna would work if you break it up into pieces. The soup should be nice and thick, not too runny and the focus should be the tomatoes, so less pasta is better. I also had to make it a little spicy which the chain's version is not but it's exactly what I needed. The rain pounding on the windows outside, the chill indoors (because I refused to turn on the heat!!) and the hot, spicy soup was so nice and delicious.
I've also been fighting off allergies for a while now and soup just always does the trick in helping me feel better and clearing up the sinuses. Give this one a try and let me know what you think. I haven't made too many soups this year because the weather has been so odd here. We had temperatures in the 70s in January, last week it reached 80 then plunged into the 40s…really freaky but you know, I adjust. Next time I'll make pozole, which I've been putting off…that recipe is a bit daunting but I'll do it, I'm determined! Next is a chicken tortilla soup for Cinco de Mayo so stay tuned!
Cream of Tomato Soup with Chicken and Pasta
serves 4-6
1-2 boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
16 oz can of crushed tomatoes
16 oz can of tomato sauce
2 cups of chicken broth
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp of oregano
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup of buffalo wing sauce, like Frank's
2 tbsp of cayenne pepper sauce
1-2 cups of uncooked rigatoni pasta
1. Season a pot of water with salt, to taste, and bring to boil. Add the chicken until its completely cooked through.When chicken is done, shred it with a fork.
2. In a separate large pot heat up the oil on medium heat, add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and stir, then add the shredded chicken. Next add both cans of tomatoes, the chicken broth, and the cream and stir well. As mixture is coming to boil add the herbs, salt, hot sauces and pasta. Stir well and let soup cook for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is very tender.
3. Serve with crusty Italian bread and sprinkle with a bit of grated parmesan cheese if you like.


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Kings Blog
Suns' Chriss, a Pleasant Grove High grad, completes eventful rookie season
Phoenix Suns Marquese Chriss on returning to Sacramento to play in front of family and friends
Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss is still months shy of his 20th birthday, which helps explain what he says is the biggest lifestyle adjustment he had to make in his first NBA season.
"Just not having to wake up early and get to class," Chriss said Tuesday before the Suns played the Kings at Golden 1 Center. "You kind of just had to switch your mindset that I'm going to work."
Chriss, the Pleasant Grove High School product, put in plenty during his first tour around the league. Tuesday marked Chriss' 75th start of the season for the last-place Suns – the most by an NBA rookie this season and most by a teenager in Suns franchise history.
That meant plenty of chances to show the versatility and athleticism that made him the eighth overall pick in last year's draft. Entering Tuesday, Chriss ranked eighth among rookies in points per game (9.0), fifth in rebounds (4.2) and sixth in shooting (45 percent).
His 98 dunks are the most among NBA rookies. The 6-foot-10 forward had also amassed 70 3-pointers and 68 blocks, two blocks shy of becoming the fifth rookie in NBA history to total 70 in both categories.
"He's been above the rim," Suns coach Earl Watson said. "And just maturing in front of our eyes as far as a person has been phenomenal. He has some moves around the basket, post moves. He's another young player we're developing quickly."
Phoenix is in full rebuild mode – on March 23, Chriss was the youngest member of what the Elias Sports Bureau confirmed as the youngest starting lineup in NBA history at an average age of 21 years, 14 days. Chriss had one of his best games of the season in a loss, finishing with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
The commitment to youth meant Chriss appeared in every game for the Suns this season, as they played their finale Tuesday in the Kings' final home game.
"Being able to play all 82, that's big-time for any player, any rookie at the pop-four position," Watson said. "It's not like a point guard who's not getting banged around. Quese is playing every night, and he's here for all 82, so he's durable."
Chriss said getting used to the grind of the NBA was "kind of a shock at first."
"Being gone (from home) for so long, you start being like, 'What city am I in?' or, 'What day is it?' " he said. "You kind of lose track of the days and try to focus on the games and just forget about everything else."
He said his biggest takeaway from his rookie season has been staying consistent amid the relentless schedule.
"I think that's the biggest thing, just playing night in and night out, not taking any days off," he said. "And even just being consistent with my emotions and everything, keeping myself levelheaded and just staying focused."
Chriss attributed his growing comfort level to a jump in his numbers recently. Since the All-Star Break, he's averaging 12.3 points on 50.5 percent shooting and making 36.3 percent from 3-point range.
This summer, Chriss plans to split time between a few different places, including Sacramento and Seattle, where he spent one collegiate year at Washington. Asked where he'll focus his offseason work, he named several areas – shooting, post moves, defensive positioning. He'll turn 20 on July 2, already with a full season of NBA experience.
"This whole year was fun," Chriss said. "It was a lot of ups and downs. But that's what you get in for."
Home court – To mark their final home game of the season, the Kings passed out shirts to all fans in attendance and had forward Willie-Cauley Stein address the crowd briefly before tip-off. Coach Dave Joerger also talked about the team's first season playing at Golden 1 Center to the media before the game.
"I think we've performed well here," Joerger said. "Beating Golden State and beating Boston, we got Toronto twice in a 10-day span (once on the road) – those are all top seeds. So I think those are things you look back and enjoy."
The Kings entered Tuesday with a 16-24 record at home, assured a worse home-court finish than last season, when they won 18 games. Joerger said establishing an advantage at home is a future goal.
"I think there's a pride in what we want to do going forward," Joerger said. "We want to be, in my mind, a bunch of guys that care about each other and go out and compete, and try to form a home-court advantage. I think we're working towards that."
Sitting out – The Kings were without veterans Arron Afflalo (rest), Darren Collison (migraine), Tyreke Evans (rest) and Kosta Koufos (rest) for Tuesday's game. Collison joined Rudy Gay and Malachi Richardson on the inactive list.
Matt Kawahara: 916-321-1015, @matthewkawahara


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I have converted over from blogger to movabletype !! I played with MT for a while, and finally decided bit the bullet and convert my main blog over to MT2.21. There are many reasons for the conversion:
- The MT people seems very nice reading their stuff on their sites.
- The UI is pretty (these Mac people)
- Multiple file generation so that I can build a "whats_new" page, and
- categories !! so that I can let you, the reader, filter what you want to read or jump right to the good stuff...
- It works in the Opera browser
- more to come...
It is amazing that I am using this since it is written in (yuck) Perl.


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Posts Tagged pastels
Members Showing at Images Art Gallery
Posted by Karen B. Jones in News and Events on August 23, 2016
The MidAmerica Pastel Society Art Show is open at the Images Art Gallery in Overland Park. OVA members Sharon DeFreece and Carol Rubsam both have pieces in this show. It runs until September 17th.
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Miley Cyrus tops poll of worst celebrity influences for children
Congratulations, Miley Cyrus, you're #1 ... among bad influences for children. At least according to a new poll.
"Wrecking Ball" singer and Twerkmistress General Cyrus came out on top of a poll asking British parents which celebrities they don't want their children influenced by, handily beating out competition from Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian and "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart.
Cyrus was named by 78 percent of respondents as a female celebrity they don't want their children to grow up to be like. Minaj was a distant second with 54 percent, followed by Kardashian (43 percent), Stewart (36 percent) and Rihanna (34 percent).
See video: Miley Cyrus, Ali Wentworth Flash Each Other Backstage At 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
The poll, taken by British company Vouchercloud, polled 2,287 British parents who said they have at least one child under the age of 10.
Among male celebrities, Kanye West topped the list, with 56 percent of respondents saying they don't want their children to be influenced by him. Justin Bieber was a close second with 55 percent, while recent One Direction defector Zayn Malik took third with 41 percent. Actor/walking performance art piece Shia LaBeouf took fourth place with 38 percent, while British television personality Joey Essex was fifth with 25 percent.
See video: Miley Cyrus Goes Topless in Racy Promo for 2015 MTV VMAs
Asked why they wouldn't want their kids to be influenced by the celebrities named, the parents most frequently answered, "I don't want my child to end up going off the rails."
Read original story Miley Cyrus Tops Poll of Worst Celebrity Influences for Children At TheWrap
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Canadian Publication Ban
Canada's political system is about to suffer a blistering meltdown under the heat of a political scandal that's making Washington politics look like an ice cream social.
If you're not following the drama, you're not alone. Accounts of the hearings of three key witnesses have been subject to a publication ban, described as a "broadcast to the public" ban, which specifically includes "posting to the Internet," as ruled by Justice John H. Gomery, the appointed Commissioner of the Commission of Inquiry into the Sponsorship and Advertising Activities. Yes, Canada allows freedom the press, but in past cases, out of respect for the families of violent crime victims, publication has been supressed at the order of the presiding judge.
In this case, Gomery justifies the ban as follows:
This matter is a classic case where a balance must be found between two constitutionally protected rights, the right of the public to be informed of matters affecting them, guaranteed by section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms4, and the right of every person accused of a crime to have a fair trial, guaranteed by section 11(d) of the Charter. It should be noted that Canadian citizens have an interest in the protection of both of these rights, since the freedom of the press is an essential value in a democracy, and the guarantee that every person is presumed innocent and cannot be found guilty of a criminal offence without undergoing a fair trial is for the protection of us all.
Crazy, eh? Well, it's crazy to Americans. It seems Canadians tend to support the ban (read comments here) in the interest of a fair trial. What's interesting is that the information is still getting out, via blogs in the US. Most specifically, a blog based in Minnesota, called Captain's Quarters Blog, which effectively makes the ban useless, but renders the unauthorized work of bloggers as the primary source of news gathering. It is expected that Canadian bloggers who violate the ban will be prosecuted, though it will be an intersting discussion when it comes to linking to other information. An example that has been raised: will webhosts and bloggers be liable for all content of each website that they link to? Can they say where to find the info? If not, how many degrees from the illegal source material can they link? Could one person be liable for another's indiscretions if a site they have already linked to chooses to post illegal content without their knowledge?
Interstingly enough, the effectiveness of the ban dramatically impacts the course of action that the staggering Liberal Party chooses, given the structure of their political system, and the options available to them prior to public disclosure of the hearings. I'd love to get into the scandal with you, but it runs far deeper than we can get into here, so check out windsofchange.net for a summary and analysis, and the renegade US blog, Captain's Quarters, if you are interested.
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I jammed my giant suitcase under the tiny, ruffled bed to deal with later. What is it about luggage that makes you want to set it on fire as soon as you exit the airport? I passed back through the living room shrine and down another long hallway that ran adjacent to my bedroom. I noticed (luckily, before I attempted to change clothing) the window in the middle of the hallway looked directly into my bedroom. It was an indoor window. I'm certainly not accustomed to such architectural randomness, but I bet those things come in pretty handy if you have teenagers living in the house. Ain't nobody getting away with underage drinking, sexting, drug abuse, hidden bulimia or voodoo on my watch. Keep that indoor window open and everybody lives to see 18. In my case, I figured it would work well as an escape route should the hacienda go under siege. If I couldn't get to the kitchen knives fast enough, I could always throw the rice maker in the intruder's face.
When I stepped into the kitchen, Carmen was bent over the stove with a spatula in her hand. The table was set with a single, white plate, cutlery, a cup and a pitcher of what looked to be bright, pink juice. It was a simple but cozy layout with an L-shaped countertop, stove, sink and shelving to the left and a refrigerator to the right. A door on the far end led into a modest but lush yard with a patio, complete with a washer and clothesline. I scanned the perimeter before taking my seat at the table; trying to list out what I was viewing to prove I knew things. Spanish things. I'm sure she appreciated a one-sided commentary on all the stuff in her kitchen.
Once seated, I was met with a heaping plate of white rice and a scoop of canned tuna fish. The tuna was drained and dumped directly onto the plate. The rice was the first serving in a long and exhausting culinary love affair with arroz that ended in fatal attraction. I had a French grandmother who could find a protein and a carb in an empty cupboard, so I remembered not to put up a fuss on tuna day. And I've never been accused of being a picky eater, so, I saddled up to that dish and the idea that I'd be ten pounds thinner upon return to Boston.
"Have you been working out?!" they'd all ask. "Philanthrorexia!," I'd reply.
Carmen sat down next to me at the table. I wasn't sure if I should react enthusiastically or if even she knew the dish was a bit of a stretch. At least Gam tried to doctor her tuna up with some boxed macaroni and cheese. Believe me, I'm not one of those tourists who expects the rest of the world to cater to their rigid customs. I don't gripe when people can't speak English or accept tips or give me a reasonable amount of personal space. The second I arrive on foreign soil, everything about me becomes a moot point. That's kind of my favorite part; the necessity to adapt and the realization that nobody really gives a shit about what I'm used to. But I went to Costa Rica to swim in a sea of fruits, vegetables and coffee, so a plate of old rice and canned atún was, needless to say, a bit of a bummer. Surely it would've been easier to just pick a banana from the backyard.
She rested her head on her palm and offered her condolences. I was happy to hear it wasn't the customary lunch menu. I arrived on a Saturday and shopping day was Sunday, so it was slim pickins for the next twenty four hours.
"No te preocupes," I assured her. "Me gusta mucho atún y arroz."
Look at me telling lies already. The thing was, I could see an underlying sense of distress in Carmen. She seemed to be fretting around a lot, asking if I needed anything else. More juice? A different knife? An open window? A fifth napkin? She was unable to stifle an urge to improve, even when it wasn't necessary. You could see it in the way she kept her kitchen, the way she prepared her food, the way she went into your room when you weren't looking and lined up your toiletry bottles by height. These are all qualities I'd later learn in more detail, but I knew on day one, when they said I was staying with a "host mom," they weren't kidding. Being a mother is hard work under the best of circumstances. I can't imagine being one to a 32-year-old gringa who crawled up like Ursula from 109 inches of Boston snow.
Her anxiousness seemed to release when I started eating, as if my nourishment was proof she was doing her job. This was a symbiotic relationship I could easily get used to. I tend to prioritize eating over talking, so I make a great dinner date if you're dying to unburden yourself. Unless I need to get a point across, then I find special ways to corral all the food to one side of my mouth and vocalize my beliefs through the other. In this case, it was way too difficult to eat tuna, pretend to enjoy tuna, think of sentences in English, translate them into Spanish, chew and talk, so, I let Carmen take the floor.
Carmen was a host mom for 13 years (ever since her husband took off with his secretary). Maximo Nivel sent a steady stream of volunteers and students through her door, often on short notice, and tracked their comings and goings on those tri-colored sheets of paper you see on prescription pads and work order forms. If you didn't hand her the pink slip that proved your existence in her household, she didn't get paid. It was as simple as that. Knowing this made it easier to understand why she'd been chasing me around for "el papel" for the last half hour. Are you trying to tell me I can't Venmo this homestay? And her payment wasn't just money in her pocket. It was food, beverage, hot water, electricity and all the other things that quickly add up when you have a revolving door of people living under your roof.
Her daughter and four-year-old grandson lived in the apartment on the right and her sister and her immediate family resided to the left. You could see the pride in her eyes as she explained how she watched her grandson while her daughter worked as a nurse all day. I'd caught a glimpse of him when I passed through the hallway earlier. He was laying across her bed on his stomach, legs kicking rhythmically in the air, singing along softly to a children's program on TV. In our future interactions, I'd always find him to be bashful but well-behaved. I think he knew none of us would stay long, so there was no point in investing any time in us. Still, it was obvious he was happy, well-fed and very loved. He ran his tiny trucks around the living room floor and cried "Abuela!" when he needed a little extra attention. Carmen always came running to him immediately, asking what he wanted to eat or if he was thirsty. Grandmothers really are cut from a universal tapestry. A beautiful one, at that.
Carmen went on to say she loved the way the house felt when it bubbled up with energy and laughter, so it never bothered her to have upwards of nine people staying in it at once. Nine? Please, God, no. I almost ripped a rosary off the wall for comfort. Then I started doing the math. Carmen hosted hundreds of English-speakers over the last decade, yet she claimed no knowledge of the spoken word. I've watched enough telenovelas to know you can absorb a language just by tuning into it, so something didn't add up. She was bluffing. She was keeping that language barrier up for a reason and I'm sure it was a good one. Given the choice between faking ignorance or dealing with other people's bullshit in any language, I'd choose blissful unawareness every single time. Still, she never judged my erratic attempts at Spanish and lord knows I needed the practice, so I was happy to let her have her charade.
After lunch I meandered back to my bedroom to deal with the suitcase. Unpacking has never been my strong suit. If you told me society finally decided it was acceptable to live out of giant Tupperware tubs, I'd be the happiest woman this side of Walmart. Unfortunately, Ikea makes damn sure being organized will never go out of style. Regardless, I shuddered to think what the situation would be if I went asking for an iron the next day. Knowing what little I did about Carmen, I figured she'd spend half the morning looking for a way to perm press my pashminas with her rice cooker.
I'd no sooner set down my calming face scrub when I heard an unmistakable giggling from down the hall. "Here we go," I thought. I felt like Simba bracing for the wildebeest. It was only a matter of time before the herd came home.
And just like that, two giddy, young females came stampeding into my bedroom. One flopped down on the bed across the way and the other flew practically airborne as she bounded onto my creaky coils. The only shred of personal space I had left.
"Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! You're here! Carmen said we'd have a new housemate today!," chirped a young, (unbleached) platinum blonde girl in maroon hammer pants with elephants plastered on them. She had to be all of eighteen. "I'm Ivy."
"Nice to meet you! I'm Anna," beamed the cerulean-eyed brunette making herself at home next to my bathing suit bottoms. She appeared to be in her twenties with some sort of French accent I couldn't really make out.
"Hey! I'm LeeMarie. Here I am," I said, trying to brush some of my belongings aside. "Nice to meet you guys. Are you staying in here too?"
"Oh no no, I saw there was nobody in this room when I arrived and then I met Ivy so I decided to stay with her," said Anna. "I wonder if you'll have roommates?"
Wasn't that the question of the day.
"Come to our room and we'll show you what we bought!," sang Ivy. She turned directly on her heels and whisked her way out the door. I think I saw her skip. Anna followed excitedly, turning around one last time to flash her grin and egg me onward.
Their room was directly to the right of mine and of equal size, with a set of bunk beds and a twin. An old, wooden vanity was swarmed with hair products, perfumes, sunscreens and bug spray. I thumbed over some of the items absentmindedly while they giddily recanted their spoils. Ivy had been eyeing her elephant pants for weeks, apparently, and today was the day she gave them a loving home. It was endearing to watch someone light up over gaucho pants. I have a lot of respect for people who find such magic in everyday pursuits.
Anna had purchased a small, embroidered satchel with a vista woven on the front. It was colorful enough that it was striking, but intricate enough that it was subtle. I liked her style.
"Do you like it?," said Anna. "I don't know, I just thought… we were at the street market and I really wanted something fun for the trip, you know?"
"I think it's divine," I said. I meant it. Accessories are a weakness.
"You can borrow it, seriously, any time if you want," Anna reassured. Her eyes were giant and extremely honest. Almost unnerving.
"Thank you, that's adorable," I replied. "I might take you up on that."
Ivy stood up to admire her hammer pants in the mirror.
"These are so badass," she groaned.
You could tell she never needed anyone's approval.
And, just like that, I had a feeling things were going to be okay. Abnormal? Absolutely. Uncomfortable? More than likely. Exhausting? Undoubtedly. But I was sick of being normal, comfortable and asleep, anyway.


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Big Apple Pizzeria
Big Apple Pizzeria is the definitive late-night campus favorite. We expected this slice to at least be mediocre in terms of quality, but we ended up being very disappointed. This pizza failed at every metric of success we had established. We felt that the dough was chewy yet somehow thin, that the sauce was barely present, and that the cheese was just there—not adding to the experience in the slightest.
But as many of us know, Big Apple Pizzeria is better known for their specialty slices. We got the the chicken, ham, ranch, and barbeque pizza, and the french fry pizza. The chicken, ham, ranch, and barbeque pizza was pretty mediocre. It had a sweet sauce, and all of the toppings were concentrated towards the middle of the pizza. Although it may not seem all that enticing, the french fry pizza really differentiated itself with well-cut, well-seasoned fries that weren't soggy, a good amount of sausage, and a decent crust.
I Love Pizza of Troy
I Love Pizza of Troy is known as a convenient spot for students living downtown, as it sells by the slice and closes late at night. Although they had a rather flavorless crust, the sweet sauce was coated with the standard mozzarella expected of a pizza joint. Although the plain slice left much to be desired, there wasn't much wrong we could find with it.
When we requested I Love Pizza of Troy's most popular specialty slices, we were recommended the buffalo chicken and the deep-dish pepperoni slice. We concluded that the deep-dish slice, although not bad in any way, wasn't impressive enough to go into detail about. We were surprised by the buffalo chicken slice, which was spicy but not overbearingly so. Another plus to the buffalo slice was that they also used chunky real blue cheese, as opposed to the ranch dressing that is so often pushed by subpar establishments.
Amante Pizza
Amante Pizza really blew us away, and definitely set itself apart from the rest. We found that this had our favorite sauce. It was sweet, with herbal notes, but not overbearing. In addition, the cheese was definitely more present on this slice in a way that other establishments couldn't replicate. The crust was another surprise. Although it was not burnt like DeFazio's, it managed to have a very pleasant crunch to it.
With such a strong plain slice, we were excited to try Amante's two specialties, the chicken, bacon, ranch slice, and their chicken parm slice. The latter was fantastic. It had a nice base with quality chicken and cheese, but really shined through with the ricotta and marinara sauce. Unfortunately, we were surprised to find that the chicken, bacon, ranch slice tried to do too much, resulting in an unseemly flavor. The bacon must have been smoked to excess, because we all agreed that it tasted more like smoked salmon than bacon.
DeFazio's Pizzeria
DeFazio's pizza was a favorite going into this review, as they are often regarded as the premier pizza place in the Troy area. They did not disappoint. Unfortunately, we only managed to get a plain pie due to their policy of not selling slices. Our testers immediately noted that the pizza had a healthy serving of delicious sauce which was distinctly chunky, containing small slices of onions and tomatoes. The crust was slightly burnt due to it being cooked in a wood-fired oven, which gave it a pleasant crunch and flavor profile. The cheese was not overbearing, but still managed to be inexplicably cheesy. The thing that really set DeFazio's apart from the rest of the crowd was their liberal usage of herbs, giving it both a superior visual appeal and a fantastic aftertaste.
We could talk about pizza all day, but we started this review with the goal of ranking each pizza place in terms of flavor and quality. Although we did grade the pizzas based on the quality of the slices, we also considered factors such as its convenience and price.
At the bottom of the ranking we had Big Apple Pizzeria, which sadly really only shined through with french fry pizza. The saving grace for Big Apple Pizzeria is very late closing time and extreme proximity to campus. Our third favorite was I Love Pizza of Troy, which manages to be convenient, but thoroughly average. In the end we decided that Amante Pizza was overall the best, leaving DeFazio's at a very close second. Although this may be contentious, we believe that, due to its late night hours, consistently high quality pizza, and convenient location, Amante Pizza is, as a whole, superior to Defazio's. Although some may say that DeFazio's has a better pizza, we argue that their distance from campus, their restrictive delivery policy, lack of single-sized options, and their relatively early closing time make it a less favorable option for students.


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Multimodal communication is key to working with people with aphasia because it allows the person to use any means to communicate including verbal output, writing, gesturing, pictures/drawing or a combination of these.
There are many strategies within the verbal domain including describing and scripting to obtain the target response. In the above therapy session, the client was being prompted to categorize functional items both concrete (appliances, food) and abstract (emotions) using a combination of visual and verbal cuing strategies. Using contextual information and 'wh' questions like "what do you do with it?" Or "where does it go?" can help identify features and context to help retrieve the word the client is looking for.
This clip begins with the clinician asking the client to categorize the commonality of function between three items of things that you wear on your head. The clinician asked 'wh' questions and gesturing to get to the target response. This semantic categorization helps reorganize the brain to help word retrieval.
The clip ends with the client identifying the commonality of more abstract items of emotions. When asked the category she said, " I can't say it". The clinician prompted the client with other modalities to try to obtain the word including a letter board, however this was unsuccessful. The clinician then gave a cloze sentence to fill in to initiate retrieval, which was successful. Clients with any aphasia can benefit from repetition and rephrasing of presented material.
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Coleraine Judo Club is pleased to report more success in the recent Abbey Judo Championships which were held at Edmond Rice College in Newtownabbey.
The Club returned with an impressive array of 14 medals comprising of four Gold, five Silver and five Bronze. Gold medallists were golden girl Caitlin Henry who has yet to lose a contest this year, Mairi Clements, Kirsten Henry, and Caitlin Moyne.
Silver medals were won by Yasser Akrami, Rubi Campbell, Ffion Clements, Amy Woodall and Rebecca Cuckoo who also won 10 points towards her 2nd Dan in the Senior Section. Bronze medallists were Sam Clements, Lucas Moyne, Ellie Johnston-Rankin, Orlaith Smyth and Amy Woodall.
Other success from the Judo Club was by Veteran Dr Paul Loan who recently travelled to London to compete at the High Wycombe Masters Championship where he won a gold medal against tough opposition in his age group.
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Salvador Perez, Mike Moustakas sit as Royals seek series win against Red Sox
Catcher Salvador Perez got the day off as the Royals took on the Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium at 1:10 p.m. Sunday (Fox Sports Kansas City, 610-AM).
Starting pitchers were the Royals' Chris Young (6-2, 1.98) and the Red Sox's Wade Miley (6-6, 4.88).
Backup catcher Drew Butera started and batted ninth. Also, Christian Colon got the start at third base and batted eighth, giving Mike Moustakas a day off.
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Contrary to a certain (former) McCain staffer, the U.S.A is not a nation of whiners. The economy is struggling, and we (the average citizens) are struggling. And those who are in tougher than average shape financially? They're suffering. Truly suffering.
Kristin at Motherhood Uncensored has a small but significant suggestion. She knows that most of us can do very little about the economic state of the union at the moment, but she recognizes that sometimes a little goes a long way. Here's her suggestion:
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The premise is simple. If you read blogs, then for the month of August, make the "pledge" to click through from your feed reader. No obligation to leave a hilarious comment or send a long stalkerish email (although both, within reason, are always lovely). Just click through to the blog (not on ads unless you are so led) and if you're feeling generous, click around to their older posts.
Just those extra page views can make a big difference for bloggers who could really use the help...."
If you are a blogger and you want to jump on the Blog the Recession Bandwagon, go to Kristin's blog, grab a button, and then send her an email with the permalink for your post. She assures us that she's a good driver, and the bandwagon will have a good time. I want to know: will she stop for coffee?
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Ten reasons to visit Levice and its surroundings
1. Do not miss the opportunity to visit Levice castle, which is the dominant building of the town.
2. Lovers of history can visit the Tekov museum. The museum documents the entire history of Levice region, its historical and archeological finds, and includes a local pharmacy.
3. One of the rocky dwellings, settlement No. 142, in Brhlovce was restored and turned into a museum, which is part of the Tekov museum in Levice. It shows the life of the original inhabitants of the dwellings. In 1994, it received the Europa Nostra Award for the saving and restoration of this architectural monument.
4. If you want to spend a really enjoyable day in nature, we encourage you to go to the Levice fishponds or Vápnik (Šikloš), which is one of the largest travertine peaks of Slovakia. A day trip to the State Nature Preserve, Horša Valley, with its unique plant and animal features, is well worth the time.
5. On the 27 th of July 2008 our newly revitalised Calvary was constructed. In the area of Calvary were also new stations of cross built.
6. In October you have to come and enjoy the atmosphere of one of the favorite traditional events - the funfair in Levice. There are lots of food stalls, merry go rounds, and attractions for the whole family.
7. The famous holiday resort Margita-Ilona is located about 6 km away from the town of Levice. Resort facilities include four outdoor swimming pools with showers, tennis courts, volleyball fields, football pitches, and a children´s play ground.
8. The association of sport in Levice offers people of all ages access to sporting facilities ( a modern sports hall, house of sport, swimming pool, football stadium, ice rink) and clubs.
9. Various cultural and sports events that bring people together are organized throughout the year.
10. Are you looking for some peace and quiet? The park of M. R. Štefánik is the right place to relax and unwind. There is a lake with a fountain with plenty of benches around. If you have children they will enjoy the climbing frame called "magic fish". There is also a small café inside the park.
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Recurring themes explored by his work include the transient nature of spaces we inhabit and the application of phenomenology to architecture. He wishes to highlight the precious quality of buildings and places to which we attach our personal histories by drawing from his unique experiences and 'psychogeography' – the study of specific effects which spaces, both urban and rural, have on the emotions and behaviour of individuals.
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Marine amusement park SeaWorld announced today that it will double the size of its killer whale tanks in the wake of declining attendance and reduced profits, a move that leaves animal rights activists in a conflicted state, to be generous.
Here's what PETA had to say:
While SeaWorld didn't specifically cite Blackfish, the 2013 documentary that depicts the poor treatment of killer whales and dangerous working conditions of their trainers, critics have become more vocal since the film's release.
In addition to increasing the size of the tanks to 10 million gallons, SeaWorld says it will add a water current for the animals to swim against, to mimic their natural environment. The park expects the renovation, which will cost hundreds of millions of dollars, to be finished in 2018.
While this is a move in the right direction, it pays lip service to concerns animal rights activists have over restrictive, cruel living conditions. The calls for SeaWorld to free their killer whales have grown so loud that legislative action has been proposed to end the use of orcas as entertainment.
What do you think: is there such thing as a decent way to keep a killer whale captive?
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- Primary Cause
- Housing & Shelter
- Secondary Cause
- Human Services
Good News Mission was founded in 1950 as a rescue mission for homeless men. GNM is dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel to the disadvantaged people of the inner city. Our aim is to establish people in Christian living while extending assistance of shelter, food, clothing, medical care and educational/employment opportunities. The ultimate goal is to help needy individuals and families achieve independent living with a reliance on God. No person is denied services based on race, creed, sex, disability or national origin.
In 1983, Good News Mission moved to its present location at 2716 E. Washington Street on the near east side. It is located in the midst of one of Indianapolis' poorest residential neighborhoods, unlike the other major homeless men's shelters in the area. Due to the great needs of the surrounding community and our desire to help all of those who are disadvantaged, we felt there was a tremendous responsibility and opportunity for Good News Mission to offer vital human services for needy women and children, as well as homeless men.
In the past several year, Good News has expanded its services to include a FREE, symptomatic and preventative Health Care Clinic, an inner-city Youth Center, a transitional Family Shelter for entire homeless families and a 145-acre campground for disadvantaged children statewide. In 1996, Good News Mission, Inc, became known as Good News Ministries (GNM) to more accurately reflect our community outreach to needy children and women, as well as homeless men. Good News Ministries provides the following community service programs for needy men, women and children.
GOOD NEWS MISSION (1950)- A 81-bed rescue mission for homeless men providing shelter, food, serviceable clothing, educational opportunities, health care/education, as well as substance abuse, employment and spiritual counseling.
GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CLINIC (1992)- This program provides vital preventative health care/education and medications, at NO CHARGE, for our Mission clients, Family Shelter residents, and Youth Center children. These services are also open to the working poor families and uninsured that live in the surrounding neighborhood. This is a "patient friendly," easily accessible health clinic.
GOOD NEWS YOUTH CENTER (1993)- Provides daily assistance with child development for "working poor"/single parent families living in the area and our Family Shelter residents. Children come to a safe, drug/alcohol/tobacco free environment daily to receive assistance with their homework, computer training, a nutritious meal, supervised recreation/activities, Bible studies and special field trips. They and their families also have access to food, clothing and health care.
GOOD NEWS FAMILY SHELTER (1998)- A 10-unit long-term, transitional housing program for homeless families providing a completely furnished apartment, food, serviceable clothing, educational opportunities, healthcare/education, as well as substance abuse, employment and spiritual counseling. In addition, residents receive training in parenting and other life skills to better care for their family.
FIVE STONES CAMP (2008) FIVE STONES ACADEMY (2014)- Five Stones Camp located on Cagle's Mill Lake near Cloverdale, IN. Troubled inner city boys ages 13-17 participate in our 40-day residential summer camping program designed to rescue them from the negative influences of gangs, drugs, neglect and domestic violence. This program helps them become responsible, mature, independent young men through spiritual, educational and vocational training.
Upon successful completion of our 40-day intervention selected young men enter our 9 Month residential academy program that includes complete Christian education, vocational training and leadership development. This program is developed around teaching quality work ethic, biblical training, teamwork development and life skills in a structured living facility. Our mission, vision and passion is to train at-risk teenage boys to turn away from their destructive lifestyles and to embrace the responsibilities that come with true biblical manhood.
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Children learn and develop best through play experiences. This philosophy has guided Rauch's family-centered children's services since 1953. Choosing a Rauch provider for your child's early intervention needs ensures that your therapist meets the highest level of professional standards. We work to support your child socially, emotionally, physically, and mentally, which is why Rauch offers such a wide variety of services.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; some evenings & weekends available
Location: Offices at 2525 Charlestown Rd., New Albany, IN; programming on-site and other community locations
Population Served: Children ages 0-3 years with developmental disabilities or a diagnosed physical or mental condition; Summer Respite Camp youth ages 9-17 years with developmental disability
Services Provided: Physical, Occupational, Developmental and Speech Therapy
Payer Sources: First Steps of Indiana; Medicaid, private pay
Fees: Based on Medicaid rates
Referral Sources: System Point of Entry, Blue River Services; school personnel, community members, family
Early Intervention
The Rauch First Steps Provider Network consists of over 50 skilled, caring therapists with a passion for working with children. We have therapists available in the fields of Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Developmental therapies. First Steps assures that all Indiana families with infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays or disabilities have access to the services they need, when they need them.
One parent, Matt, said nothing, but good has come from his son Jasper's Early Intervention. "I feel immensely better about what his life might be like."
Early Intervention services are offered in the home to children enrolled in the program. Hours of service are flexible based on the needs of the child and family.
Grow-n-Learn Preschool
Grow-n-Learn Preschool provides a positive learning experience in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The preschool is led by Developmental and Occupational Therapists and is specially designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years old with developmental delays. The therapists work with the children in small groups to improve communication, social, cognitive, self-help, and fine, gross, and motor skills.
This skill-building is incorporated into day-to-day activities such as reading and snack time. Children's Services Director Amelia Williams said kids make significant progress in their time at the preschool.
Summer Camp
Rauch Inc. offers a summer program for children with special needs. A team of dedicated and experienced teachers join forces to offer six weeks of discovery for kids with developmental disabilities ages 9-17. They use a variety of means including field trips, entertaining activities and in-house events. The goal is to develop and maintain your child's skills, broaden their horizons, increase social skills, and provide respite for families. During the camp, attendees experience sensory-motor activities and communication and social skills enhancement, plus they have fun! Activities include trips to destinations such as the Louisville Zoo, Louisville Science Center, Bats games, and much more. Summer Camp is made possible in part by funding from the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS).
Click here to download an application for the 2019 Camp.
Dates to remember:
5/10/19: Final Applications Due
6/7/19: Mandatory Open House, 3-4pm
6/10/19: 1st Day of camp, 8:30am-3pm
7/12/19: Final day of Camp
Location: 2525 Charlestown Road
New Albany, IN 47150
Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm daily
Contact Information:
Amelia Williams, Director of Children's Services
812-542-3651 Office • 812-945-4063 Reception
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Brett Anderson: 'Suede Are Boring But Better After Reunion'
Suede frontman Brett Anderson is adamant the reunited rockers are on their best form ever as they have given up their party lifestyle.
The Trash hitmakers split in 2003, just one year after their fifth album A New Morning was panned by critics, but surprised fans when they made the decision to reunite in 2010 for a series of comeback gigs.
Their latest album Bloodsports, released earlier this month (Mar13), is currently in the top ten of the U.K. album charts and the band is insistent that giving up wild living is responsible for their renewed success.
Anderson tells Britain's Daily Star, "We're more focused and professional, which sounds really boring but it makes us better as we know how to channel our energy now.
"In the '90s, a gig was just another moment in the crazy carnival of our day. Now the shows are all we care about - I can't be bothered with the other bulls**t any more.
"I've done all that, and it's a dull cliche anyway, which I'll leave for new bands to find out for themselves. We know our job is to play great shows, which seems unromantic and not very rock and roll, but it means when we're on stage there's fireworks."


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Maybe you just moved and you're setting up a bar for the first time. Maybe you just want to improve the bar you've already got. Whatever the reason, here are some guidelines that will help you keep an organized bar so you'll be ready for whatever your guests desire, or just ready to experiment and have fun.
Having the right tool for the job makes a big difference. The right shaker, the right peeler, the right ice pick; all these things make a difference in the ease of making a drink and the quality of the end product.
If you want to make balanced, delicious cocktails that are consistent from one glass to the next and from one day to the next, you need to measure. A good jigger makes it a lot easier. They aren't expensive, so it's a good idea to get a couple of them, so that you have one with 1oz and 2oz measurements and another with 3/4oz and 1.5oz measurements. The classic, bell-shaped jigger design has really never been improved upon. I find that most of the novel jigger designs on the market are just gimmicks and tend to make a mess. Stick with the classics.
There are three kinds of shaker, the Boston shaker, the cobbler shaker and the French shaker. The Boston Shaker consists of a tall metal cup and a pint glass. I'm sure you've seen these used in bars. A cobbler shaker is the type more often seen in a home bar, and it is the type featured in the Glossop's logo. Some people call it a martini shaker. Finally, a French shaker is similar to a cobbler shaker but without the integrated strainer.
I'm partial to the cobbler shaker. It's the easiest one to use with the least likelihood of spillage or breakage. Make sure you buy a high quality shaker made from heavy gauge steel. Some lesser ones can bend or dent easily when banged around, and then the pieces become hard to take apart.
A mixing glass is one of those things you might not realize you need until you have it. Shaking a drink incorporates air into the liquid and creates a cloudy drink. If you're making a clear drink like a Manhattan, an Old Fashioned, or a Martini, you need a mixing glass. Get one with a wide bottom and straight sides so you have plenty of room for ice and booze and stirring is easy.
There are three types of cocktail strainer: the mesh strainer, the Julep strainer and the Hawthorne strainer. The Julep strainer was originally designed to stay in the glass while drinking the cocktail. It would keep muddled mint at the bottom of the cup. Now they are often used to strain from a mixing glass into a serving glass. A Hawthorne strainer generally works just as well for that purpose. It is also ideal when straining from a shaker. If you are straining a drink that has lots of fine pulp, mint leaves or other particles that would slip through a Hawthorne or Julep, a mesh strainer held over the serving glass catches the little pieces.
Strainers are pretty cheap, so I recommend having at least one of each. However, the only one that's really a must-have is the Hawthorne.
A proper bar spoon is an essential tool for making a good cocktail. When dealing with shakers and mixing glasses, a teaspoon won't reach the bottom of the vessel. Teaspoons are also difficult to rotate in your fingers. Because one of the key elements of a balanced cocktail is proper dilution, stirring is a very important step. The twisted grooves on a bar spoon help the handle rotate easily between you fingers so you can get a good steady rhythm going around the perimeter of a mixing glass. This gives you control over how many stirs and ultimately, how much contact the drink has with the ice. A good bar spoon is one of the keys to control and consistency.
Get a pairing knife that stays with your bar tools so you don't have to go hunting around for one when you need it. It will come in handy for cutting fruit. Ideally find one that has a blade cover.
You'll need a cutting surface for that paring knife. A small cutting board also serves as a work area where you can set wet items to minimize clean up.
You will often need the juice of just one or two pieces of fruit. There are several types of manual juicer, but the best for this type of job is a juicing dish. I'm talking about a small dish (sometimes made of steel) that has a reamer and a strainer incorporated in the design. It also has a pour spout so you can easily transfer the juice to a jigger or shaker.
A cheap bottle opener from the drug store will pop the top off a bottle of tonic just as well as a fancy one. Hell, even a lighter or the edge of the counter can get the job done. But I like the feel of a heavy bottle opener in my hand. Find a nice one that you like. It can turn popping a cap into one of those simple pleasures, and it can be a handsome addition to a bar.
Unless you have a deluxe set-up with an ice maker right there in your bar, you'll need an ice bucket to avoid running back and forth to the kitchen freezer.
You'll need a peeler for citrus garnishes. A couple companies, including Oxo, make peelers with serrated blades. This makes all the difference in getting a thick, broad, even piece of lemon or orange peel off the fruit.
A mixing glass is one of those things you might not realize you need until you have it. Shaking a drink incorporates air into the liquid and creates a cloudy drink. If you're making a clear drink like a Manhattan, an Old Fashioned, or a Martini, you need a mixing glass. Get one with a wide bottom and straight sides so you have plenty of room for ice and booze and stirring is easy.
If you're making something that requires muddling fruit or herbs in the bottom of the mixing glass or shaker, you'll need the right tool. Find a muddler that is thick, long-handled and made of wood or heavy gauge plastic. You don't want something metal because it can crack the mixing glass.
When you put a lot of love and care into making your drinks, they deserve better than your kitchen glasses. Having the right glass really makes a drink feel like a special event. There are lots of great affordable cocktail glasses to be found at flea markets or online with cool shapes or funky designs. And many of the big housewares chains like Crate & Barrel have great selections of affordable glasses. The key glasses to have are Old Fashioneds, High Balls, Martinis, and Coupes. Most any cocktail served on ice or up will work well in one of these four glasses.


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Droid 2, it looks like your day has come. The process involves tethering up to your PC and transferring a couple binaries, but seems straightforward enough and should open the door to surcharge-free tethering and other apps that require root access. We've no doubt Motorola will be looking to patch this up with the next OTA push, of course, so update carefully from here on out.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Estate Planner Spends Most of Her Day 'Dealing with Sweat, Farts and Boobs'
Irvine, Calif., attorney Kim Olenicoff's estate planning practice has slowed in the past couple of years due to the economy, but that's OK with her because the need to guard against flatulence and sweat stains appears to be recession-proof.
Olenicoff runs Solutions That Stick. Her former sideline now has turned into a nationwide retail business that offers nearly two dozen products with names like Subtle Butt and Garment Guard.
"People say, 'Aren't you the girl that makes fart pads?' " Olenicoff laughs. "I have a law degree, and I spend most of my day dealing with sweat, farts and boobs. You never know where life is going to take you."
Garment Guard, a disposable shield that sticks to the armpits of a shirt and absorbs the yellow, started it all in 1999 around the time Olenicoff was finishing law school at the University of Southern California. ...
Garment Guard was recently passed in sales by Subtle Butt, a disposable body-gas neutralizer that's sold more than 10,000 units. She figures at least half of the sales are gag gifts. ...
Though Olenicoff's products are a far cry from the kinds of things most lawyers deal with on a daily basis, she credits the research skills she learned in law school with giving her the confidence and know-how.


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HEAT Stage 5: Writing your assignment.
- Writing your assignment.
- Structuring an introduction, a paragraph and a conclusion.
- Signposting sentences.
- The 'idea into sentence' chart.
- How to write in an academic style.
- How to summarise, paraphrase and use direct quotations.
- Using and developing new vocabulary.
- Tips for when you don't want to write.
5.5 How to write in an academic style
1. Create an objective, confident voice
Use the third person (this means not using 'I')
Most of the time you will be expected to use the third person as it enables you to show that you are being objective.
You could try using:
- This essay discusses the importance of ...
- This research shows that ...
- It could be said that ...
Consider your use of tenses
You need to be clear about whether you are discussing something that happened in the past or something that is having an impact upon the present.
The present tense:
- Smith's argument illustrates that ...
- Freud's theory supports the view that...
The past tense:
- The Industrial Revolution had an impact upon society in a number of different ways.
- The interviews were conducted with a group of parents in the Leicestershire area.
2. Use appropriate language for your audience and purpose
Academic writing need not be complicated, but it does need to have an element of formality. Your choice of words for an academic assignment should be more considered and careful.
Avoid contractions
- Rather than; 'don't', 'can't', 'it's', 'should've',
You could try: 'do not', 'cannot', 'it is', 'should have'
Use the full forms of words
- Rather than: 'TV', 'memo', or 'quote' You could try: 'television', 'memorandum' or 'quotation'
Avoid using informal words
- Rather than: Smith's bit of research is ok.
You could try: Smith's research is
significant because ...
- Rather than using words such as: 'get', 'got' or 'a lot'
You could try: 'obtain', 'obtained' or 'many'
3. Be clear and concise
Keep words simple:
- Rather than: The denotation was obfuscated by the orator.
You could try: The meaning was hidden by the speaker.
Aim for the right word for the right occasion:
- Example 1: Crusade against crime
- Example 2: Campaign against crime
The word 'crusade' has connotations of a battle and is more aggressive in tone than the word 'campaign'. 'Campaign' implies a more considered approach
Make every word count:
- Rather than: The theorist called Sigmund Freud wrote a significant piece of work called On Narcissism which offers valuable insights into ...
You could try: Freud (1914) offers valuable insights into ...
Avoid any vague words or phrases:
- Ensure that your reader knows who or what you are referring to when you use words such as: 'it', 'them', 'they'.
- Words such as 'people' and 'ideas' have the potential to be vague. So, avoid saying: 'according to many people'. Ensure that you explain which people or which ideas.
- When talking about events that have happened in the past, avoid phrases such as: 'in the past' or 'in recent times'. You need to be specific.
Avoid using clichéd phrases:
- A cliché is a phrase or expression that is overused to such an extent that it losess its value. For example, 'as bright as a button' or as 'clear as mud'.
4. Use language sensitively
Avoid expressing strong opinions too directly Academic writing is concerned with presenting your discussion in an objective way, so there is no need to assert your opinions too strongly
- Rather than: Smith has an extremely important point to make because
You could try: Smith's view is significant because ...
- So avoid words like: 'very', 'really', 'quite' and 'extremely'.
Lean towards caution
We need to be aware that our views are contributing to a much wider debate surrounding your given topic. Your use of language must show that we you making suggestions which contribute to this wider discussion:
- Rather than: 'This view is correct because ...'
- You could try: 'It could be said that ...', 'It appears that ...', 'It seems that ...'
Avoid using taboo language
- In academic writing it is important not to offend your reader – you want her/him to trust your judgment and authority. Using swear words or making offensive comments will upset the balance of your writing and undermine your point of view.
Do not stereotype, generalise or make assumptions
- This especially applies to individuals or groups on the basis of their gender, race, nationality, religion, physical and mental capacity, age, sexuality, marital status, or political beliefs.
Your use of language should always remain neutral.
- Rather than: fireman or policeman Try using: fire fighter or police officer
- Rather than: mankind
Try using: humankind
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