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This is a video of appropriated video game footage. This is the game that Adam Lanza was playing for weeks, leading up to the Sandy Hook school shooting. I removed the native audio and replaced it with uplifting, reggae music, to create a soundtrack dissonance. You may also notice that the player never fires a single shot, and the outcome of the simulated massacre is still the same. The intention of the piece is to raise questions about the nature of violence in the media and its role in our current gun violence epidemic in America. Music: "Work It Out (Instrumental)" by Afro Omega, licensed by Audiosocket.
I wanted to create a piece that juxtaposes the banality of an evening walk through a neighborhood, to the audio of George Zimmerman's 911 call the night he killed Trayvon Martin. How does the audio clip change the way we feel as we move deeper into this suburban neighborhood? How do we reconcile a sense of security with the realities of privilege?
Recoil (2016), a short film by Leif Carlson, appropriates film clips from American cinema to create a new conversation on America's gun culture. These clips present the various ways guns are depicted in film, which introduces the gun as a character itself. Though no gun is fired and no acts of physical violence are depicted, Recoil shows that the language used around guns and the handling of guns creates a violent and unsettling atmosphere.


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Unplug and Open a Book
Curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee might be one of the original ways to unplug. No Kindles allowed this month. Skip ordering a new book online. Instead, browse a local bookstore or library. Savor the sound of cracking open a new book and the touch and smell of the paper fiber. We're inspired to make more time to read and add these page-turners to our nightstands.
Books to read before you see the movie:
'Murder on the Orient Express,' by Agatha Christie
With a new movie starring Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penelope Cruz and Judi Dench coming to theaters near you in November, it's time to reread Agatha Christie's murder mystery on a train.
'The Mountains Between Us,' by Charles Martin
The movie with the rock star cast of Idris Elba and Kate Winslet opens Oct. 6, so you better start reading this part love story, part survival story about two strangers who are stranded on a remote snow-covered mountain after a plane crash.
'Wonder,' by R.J. Palacio
Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson star in the touching story of a 10-year-old boy with a medical condition that affects his appearance who starts fifth grade at a mainstream elementary school. The debut children's book by R. J. Palacio was a New York Times best-seller. The movie opens in November.
'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' by J. K. Rowling
Whether you're reading the first book in the Harry Potter series for the first time or rereading it for the second or third time, seize on the 20th anniversary of its publication and related Harry Potter celebrations to experience the magic of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The book to read before you take the tour:
'Invention of Wings,' by Sue Monk Kidd
Sue Monk Kidd's 2015 best-seller set in Charleston tells the story of Hetty Grimke, an urban slave, who serves as the handmaid to the Grimkes' daughter Sarah and the girls' complex relationship as they grow up. The book is inspired by the historical figure of Sarah Grimke. Learn more about Grimke and tour the landmarks in the book during the Preservation Society's Invention of Wings Walking Tour.
The book to read before you attend the book signing:
'Real American,' by Julie Lythcott Haims
In her powerful memoir, Julie Lythcott-Haims, the only child of an African-American father and a white British mother, describes her battle with the low self-esteem that American racism inflicts on people of color and the healing power of community in overcoming the isolation of "the other." Meet Lythcott-Haims at 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at Blue Bicycle Books.
The New York Times Best-Seller based on real-life events:
'Before We Were Yours,' by Lisa Wingate
A South Carolina lawyer researching her family's past learns about a Tennessee orphanage that kidnapped children and placed them for adoption with wealthy people. The book is based on the life of Georgia Tann, the director of an adoption organization that sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country.
The Pulitzer Winner:
"The Underground Railroad,' by Colson Whitehead
The book follows the journey of a young female slave as she tries seeks freedom on a literal underground railroad. Her escape becomes more perilous after she kills a young white boy who tries to capture her.
Novel about the role of social media in our lives:
'My Not So Perfect Life,' by Sophie Kinsella
Katie's life is a daily struggle — from her dismal rental to the tense office politics she's trying to negotiate. She finds refuge in not-quite-true Instagram posts. Then she's forced to question her assumptions about what makes for her life meaningful.The novel is a critique of the false judgments we make in a social-media-obsessed world.
The book the critics are talking about:
'Sing Unburied Sing,' by Jesmyn Ward
A Southern odyssey that follows the journey of a drug-addicted mother who takes her son and toddler daughter on a journey across Mississippi to pick up their white father after he is released from prison. This epic novel deals with race, addiction and family.
Nonfiction by female icons:
'Coming to My Senses,' by Alice Waters
The Chez Panisse chef and cultural icon pens her memoir, telling of her evolution from rebellious but impressionable follower to a respected activist who strives to change the world through food.
'The Origin of Others,' by Toni Morrison
Morrison explores her own memories as well as history, politics and literature (Beecher Stowe, Hemingway, Faulkner, O'Connor) as she tries to answer questions about identity, race, the desire for belonging and what motivates humans to construct "others."
'What Happened,' by Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton recounts what it was like to be the first female nominee of a major party to run for President of the United States.

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Last week, I worked with an amazing group of women - they were from the Not-For-Profit and Local Government sectors participating in Leadership development. Putting their sectors aside, what they concluded and what was of great interest to many was their hunger to understand how to go about accessing Mentors & Coaches for their Professional Development.
It was apparent that not much discussion or knowledge was available in their workplaces and it was their pro-activeness that drove this discussion. Here's what we discussed:
Mentors can be in the same workplace, sector, industry or can be from an entirely different industry, however, if we're discussing Leadership, it really doesn't matter where they operate or have operated - they could be retired.
Mentors can be assigned or better still, should be found or referred to you. Search someone out who you admire or someone who's recommended to you given past 'mentoring' experience.
They can be from the opposite gender which provides many benefits: gain a different perspective, leading & influencing men and women is different, get into their heads and understand how you're so different in the business world.
Be greedy and seek out several Mentors! One who has had experience with the issue you're navigating, someone in the same industry and someone who's a respected leader.
Should you pay a Mentor? Absolutely! You're tapping into a massive amount of tried and tested experience and advice. Unless it's a 'once off coffee chit chat' or a pro-bono package/arrangement then you'll definitely want to pay for this type of Professional Development.
The market is saturated with Coaches. You need to find someone who you respect and hopefully they come with recommendations and references.
A coach's skill is to guide and challenge you to find the solution you're seeking. They may have no experience with your industry, sector or goals/ideas - their craft is to get you thinking, reflecting, talking, visualizing, planning and action.
Alternatively, you can arrange and complete peer coaching or network coaching. By creating a small network of trusted allies, you can coach each other to seek out ideas and solutions.
Should you pay for a Coach? Oh yes! You're first session will be the 'trust, respect & relationship tester'. And from there your selection of the Coaching Package will determine the investment. And, that is what it is, an investment in your career.
Coaching requires discipline and accountability. If you're prepared to be answerable to yourself and a Coach and do what you've not currently doing then get a Coach.


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Published on May 31, 2018
The best way to promote good health is to eat a whole food, plant-based diet, according to internal medicine physician Miguel Prieto, MD, with Emerald Physicians in Bourne.
"There was a study that was published in JAMA recently that noticed that vegan diets tend to be better than even the American Heart Association-recommended diet for preventing heart disease," he said. "We need bigger studies, but there are a multitude of studies showing that whole food, plant-based diets certainly reverse inflammation, and not just manage diseases, but have the potential to reverse the damage that has already taken place."
When a person has a lot of inflammation, it is usually associated with insulin peaks. Processed foods cause inflammation and that is why they are suspected of causing cancer, Dr. Prieto said.
"It's not necessarily a direct toxin, otherwise the number of people with cancer would be much higher, But when you create this insulin peak with sugar, the insulin-like growth factors affect cells too and promote changes in the DNA," he said.
The changes in the DNA tend to suppress the protective genes that fight cancer. Other areas that are expressed are associated with insulin resistance, which is associated with increased cancer rates.
Dr. Prieto pointed to the fact that people who use high doses of insulin to combat hard-to-control diabetes also have higher incidence of cancer. It's not the insulin itself, but the growth factor in it that promotes cells to grow without any checks or controls, he said.
When people switch to a whole food, plant-based diet, their blood numbers change dramatically. Their ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), which indicates inflammation, goes down. Lipids also get better. Insulin resistance goes away and sleep apnea reverses.
"A plant-based diet has to do with prolonging life and prolonging it in a manner that you are active and able to do things," he said. "It basically slows down the aging process."
Just switching to a plant-based diet is not the whole picture, Dr. Prieto cautioned. He sees a lot of people who try to eat a plant-based diet but substitute things like fake sausages and meat, which are highly processed and contain chemicals.
Dr. Prieto recommends that people be polite when dining out with friends and family. If the food that is offered is not fully compliant with a plant-based diet, it's not a big problem to occasionally stray. He also tells his patients to keep things in perspective.
"If you only eat grass three times a day and you exercise 10 hours a day, you're still going to die one day and you will be miserable to top it off," he said. "You have to put it in a balance. The whole point is that you are able to do things and be happy."
If patients don't want to give up animal sources of food, he recommends that they try something similar to the MIND diet, which emphasizes fish, seafood, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds and healthy oils. Dr. Prieto cautions to avoid red meats and poultry, which are a known cause of inflammation. He also advises people to avoid eating too many of the big fishes like tuna and swordfish because they contain mercury. Additionally, cured meat like bacon and beef jerky are very unhealthy.
A bonus of eating a whole food, plant-based diet is that you will lose weight. That isn't the point for Dr. Prieto, but he points out that when you eat mostly plants, you can eat a lot more food and still lose weight. Dr. Prieto began eating a whole food, plant-based diet last September and he not only lost weight, but reports that he feels much better.
"I read the evidence and it was so compelling I decided to give it a try," he said. "I'll be honest what I miss the most is not necessarily meat. It's cheese. That was very tough. I had cravings for cheese and sometimes I still have them. If the cravings are bad, I have it, but not often."
Breakfast: Oatmeal with fruit is a good choice for breakfast, but for those who are overweight, Dr. Prieto recommends avoiding bananas, pineapple and watermelon because they are very high in sugar. An alternative is avocado toast made with homemade bread. Homemade bread is minimally processed and contains no preservatives. Toast a slice of it and spread it with mashed avocado and sliced tomatoes for a delicious meal. Or make a little breakfast casserole with diced sweet potatoes, diced tempeh, onions and peppers baked or fried with no or very little oil.
Lunch: A soup made with lentils, chickpeas, red, white or black beans and vegetables is one of Dr. Prieto's favorite lunches. He also likes green salads and cut up veggies with either hummus or guacamole for a dip.
Dinner: If you don't eat a legume-based soup for lunch, it's also a great option for dinner. Dr. Prieto and his wife also eat a lot of stir-fried vegetables with peanuts, almonds or cashews for added protein. They serve it with a bed of greens – spinach, arugula or watercress are favorites.
Dessert: For a "happy ending," Dr. Prieto recommends grilled peaches or nectarines with crushed nuts or sunflower seeds. For special occasions, he enjoys baked strawberries with dark chocolate sauce.
Note: As of 5/1/2019, Emerald Physicians joined Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod (MACC), a division of primary and specialty care physicians from Cape Cod Healthcare.


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We are currently in the process of signing up couples for our next workshop on the weekend of July 9th and 10th. We are also doing our best to get the word out to clinical social workers (like us) and marriage and family therapists that we are offering 12 continuing education units to these professionals (for an additional cost of $25) if they complete the workshop with their partner. We also offer the workshop at a discounted rate for mental health professionals. We believe that the skills and principles learned in this workshop and very helpful to couples and that mental health professionals are ideal people to pass along this knowledge. Please call if you have questions (707-758-1147 for me and 707-235-2423 for Marcia Gomez).
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Following the initial visit, Dr. Larrow spends time developing an individualized treatment plan for you as a person. This includes treating the physical, mental, and emotional components of who you are. At this point, Dr. Larrow will make herself available to you for questions, and to help encourage you when you need it. It is Dr. Larrow's goal to walk with you on your health path.
What Should I Have FOR My Initial Visit?
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HPU Welcomes New Associate Professor to the Department of Physician Assistant Studies
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 23, 2013 – The department of Physician Assistant Studies in the School of Health Sciences at High Point University welcomes Dr. Mark Archambault as the new Director of Research and associate professor of physician assistant studies.
In his new position, Archambault will help create HPU's developing PA program by chairing the admissions committee and designing an evidence-based medicine and master project curriculum.
"HPU PA students will build exceptional professional writing skills and enjoy their journey to success in the area of medical writing," says Archambault.
Archambault has experience starting new physician assistant programs and is excited to start working at HPU. He received his Doctorate of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University in Fla., his Master of Health Science from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree from Lycoming College in Pennsylvania.
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What is so special about this week's RAW? Under the normal random offerings I have placed the short listed nominations for the inaugural BooktubeSFF Awards. I reported on this in the post '2015 Nebula Winners Plus Something New'. They will be conducting some read alongs for the nominations, so if you are interested you can follow along via their GoodReads group or Tumblr page.
The Goodreads group: http://bit.ly/awardsgroup
And the Tumblr page : http://booktubesffawards.tumblr.com
So sit back with your favourite beverage, pick up one of the short listed books and enjoy your weekend. I'd be interested in trying this beverage, The Admrial, it's a trappist! Ha!
- AAP Reports eBook Sales Down 7.5% in the First Quarter of 2015
- How Does Your Library Encourage Reading?
- What IS an Ebook?
- Escaping the new media cargo cult
- BooktubeSFF Awards - Short list announced.
AAP Reports eBook Sales Down 7.5% in the First Quarter of 2015
the-digital-reader.com - The Association of American Publishers confirmed today that the major publishers are feeling the first stings of the mad rush back to agency pricing. Read more...
How Does Your Library Encourage Reading?
goodereader.com - Many libraries are trying out new tactics in order to encourage people to read. Some are giving book recommendations on your checkout receipt based on the title you borrowed, while others track the number of books you read... Read more...
What IS an Ebook?
thebookdesigner.com - This may sound like a very simple question to answer, but it isn't as straightforward as you might think, and being able to answer it correctly will make many of the thornier issues of creating ebooks just a bit easier. Read more...
Escaping the new media cargo cult
boingboing.net - Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Ignore the Metrics. Read more...
BooktubeSFF Awards - Short list announced.
The BooktubeSFF Awards are taking place for the first time in 2015. The goals of the award are 1) To provide another avenue for the BooktubeSFF community to share, read, and discuss our favorite literary works published in the previous calendar year. 2) To recognize works the BooktubeSFF community believes are exceptional.
1. The Martian by Andy Weir (27)
2. Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson (20)
3. Lock In by John Scalzi (13)
3. The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison (13)
3. Station Eleven by Emily St. John-Mandel (13)
Best Young Adult Novel
1. Half a King by Joe Abercrombie (14)
1. Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas (14)
2. Cress by Marissa Meyer (10)
Best Graphic Work
1. Rat Queens volume 1 by Kurtis J Wiebe and Roc Upchurch (19)
2. Saga volume 4 by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples (14)
3. Saga volume 3 by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples (12)
Best Short Work
1. The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss (8)
2. Sixth of the Dusk by Brandon Sanderson (5)
3. The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami (4)
3. "The Meeker and the All-Seeing Eye" by Matthew Kressel (4)
Find out more on the following pages:
The Goodreads group: http://bit.ly/awardsgroup
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Canadian Women's Healing Retreat
October 19-23, 2016 - Ontario, Canada (Cottage Country near Midland)
The Return to Zero Canadian Women's Healing Retreat will be hosted at the Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre for 5 days / 4 nights from October 19-23, 2016. Sugar Ridge is set amidst the best parts of the Ontario landscape – the Wye Marsh, Georgian Bay, a sugar bush, and open meadows. We will be there during a gorgeous time of the year when the weather has cooled off and the foliage has changed.
This retreat will take you on a transformational healing journey. Please read our Testimonials page to hear from those who have experienced a RTZ Healing Retreat. You are also welcome to read our Vision statement to get a better idea of what these retreats are all about. We do hope that you will join us on this sacred retreat.
Located on 150 acres of majestic maple and cedar forests, lush meadows and surrounded by 3000 acres of provincial land, you can breathe fresh air, sleep deeply and feel revitalized just by being here. There are 20 km of trails accessible from the property for hiking. You can walk for hours and not see another person or find a special place to sit still in the forest.
Sugar Ridge is located near Midland and Penetanguishene, small picturesque towns located on the southeast shore of Georgian Bay, only 90 minutes north of Toronto. This is the perfect serene, supportive place for our journey through our grief to finding healing after loss.
Dr. Kiley Krekorian Hanish is a bereaved mother and occupational therapist living in Los Angeles. She is interested in the transformative aspects of grief, specifically how storytelling, meaningful activities, experiences, and the environment contribute to healing.
Kiley and her husband Sean are creators of the film Return to Zero starring Minnie Driver and Paul Adelstein. It is based on their personal experience of their son Norbert, who was stillborn, and is the first movie to tackle the taboo subject of stillbirth.
Dr. Ivy Margulies is a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles specializing in maternal mental health, including stillbirth, miscarriage, infertility, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and newborn loss. You can read more about Ivy at her website Angels Born Still.
Ivy brings mindfulness, ritual, and sacredness to the retreat, allowing us to deepen our connection to ourselves, our babies, and others in the group.
Carly Marie Dudley is a mother, artist, writer, and public speaker from Perth, Western Australia. After the stillbirth of her son, Christian in 2007, Carly founded Project Heal and has inspired people all over the world to heal and live a new wholehearted life after loss through practicing mindfulness and self-care. Since 2008, Carly has created multiple international days for bereaved parents including Bereaved Mother's Day and Bereaved Father's Day.
Daily group meditation
Daily remembering rituals
Daily yoga workshops
Daily small group breakout sessions
Heart Healing Affirmation workshop
Walking, hiking, and exploring the forest and meadows
All nourishing vegetarian meals to feed your soul
Accommodations at Sugar Ridge are shared cabins and shared bathrooms. In each room, there are up to 4 single beds with cozy duvets and indoor heating. The cabins are nestled into the lush beauty and quiet of natural surroundings, allowing you to let go of the mindset of your everyday life.
At Sugar Ridge, you are nurtured with awesome food. Your body will thank you for the break from eating heavier foods and your taste buds will be tantalized with fresh herbs and spices that leave you wanting more even when your belly is full. Mindful eating is a treat for your eyes, your nose and your mouth. Exploring flavour and texture is mindfulness in action.
The menu is dependent on the season and weather. They can accommodate any food allergy within a vegetarian spectrum. We make it easy for you to enjoy incredible food. At this retreat, people may go through a certain depth of processing, and our goal is to provide food and caring service that is supportive of this.
You should plan to arrive at the retreat center in the early afternoon of Wednesday, October 19 and depart around noon on Sunday, October 23. Once you register for the retreat, you will be given more detailed start and ending times in order to book your flights.
Sugar Ridge is approximately a 90 minute drive from Toronto.
Transportation to the retreat center is not included in the retreat costs, but we will help to organize a chartered bus from Toronto airport to the retreat center.
The cost to attend is $1,395 USD (approximately $1835 CAD)
Alumni of RTZ Retreats receive $75 USD discount
Payment in full is due by October 5, 2016
What the price includes:
5 days / 4 nights of shared accommodation
All local and organic vegetarian meals
All group activities and workshops
Return to Zero gift bag
What the price does not include:
Travel to and from the retreat center
Any individual healing sessions that might be available
We only have space for 30 retreat participants, and reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration begins April 1. If you would like to start a payment plan sooner than April, please email us and we can set that up.
Cancellation policy: If you have paid in full and cancel before October 5, 2016 you will receive a full refund minus your $500 deposit. If you cancel after October 5, 2016, unfortunately, you will not receive a refund.
We understand that the retreat cost may be prohibitive to some, so we encourage those of you to visit the below personal fundraising (aka crowdfunding) sites. Nearly 1/3 of our past participants have used a personal fundraising site to help attend the retreat. Friends and family are often eager to support you in the healing process but don't know how to do so. This can be a great way for them to acknowledge and participate in a meaningful way.
Personal Fundraising Sites:
In addition, after placing your deposit, establishing a monthly payment plan might work best for you. Please email Kiley at firstname.lastname@example.com if you would like to discuss this in more detail.


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Resocialising Europe in a Time of Crisis
- Editors:
- Nicola Countouris, University College London
- Mark Freedland, University of Oxford
- Date Published: January 2014
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- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781107041745
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Terms such as 'Social Europe' and 'European Social Model' have long resided in the political and regulatory lexicon of European integration. But in recent years, and in spite of the adoption of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, the EU social profile has entered a profound period of crisis. The ECJ judgments of Viking and Laval exemplify the unresolved tension between the EU's strong market imperatives and its fragile social aspirations while the ongoing economic crisis, while the various 'bail out' packages are producing a constant retrenchment of social rights. The status quo is one in which workers appear to shoulder most of the risks attendant on making and executing arrangements for the doing of work. Chapters in this book advocate a reversal of this trend in favour of fair mutualization, so as to disperse these risks and share them more equitably between employers, the state, and society at large.Read more
- Reconstructs the decline of the 'European Social Model' and critically examines its limited resilience
- Provides an understanding of why the EU has so far failed against the social decline of some European countries
- Assesses the impact of the ongoing economic crisis on the foundations of European social and labour law
- Suggests novel avenues to rebuild 'social Europe'
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"Resocialising Europe in a Time of Crisis is a truly excellent collection of essays with an impressive depth and range. Its distinctive strength lies in the variety of response its contributors make to the challenge laid down by its editors: to identify ways in which the European Union could reverse rather than reinforce rising inequality and increasingly asymmetric risk distribution for those reliant on work for their livelihood. Read it to think better about how Social Europe has been marginalised and how that trend could be reversed."
Claire Kilpatrick, Professor of International and European Labour and Social Law, European University Institute, Florence
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- Date Published: January 2014
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781107041745
- length: 542 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 30 mm
- weight: 0.82kg
- contains: 4 b/w illus. 14 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
The myths and realities for 'social Europe' Nicola Countouris and Mark Freedland
Part I. Social Europe and the Crisis of Idea(l)s:
1. Towards a European policy on work Alain Supiot
2. Entrenching neo-liberalism: the current agenda of European social policy Colin Crouch
3. Completing economic and social integration: towards labour law for the United States of Europe Frank Hendrickx
4. International labour standards and EU labour law Giuseppe Casal
5. The European Social Charter: could it contribute to a more social Europe? Monika Schlachter
6. Completing the picture: the complex relationship between EU anti-discrimination law and 'social Europe' Colm O'Cinneide
7. Breaking the mould: equality as a proactive duty Sandra Fredman
8. The sovereign debt crisis and the evolution of labour law in Europe Simon Deakin and Aristea Koukiadaki
Part II. Addressing Precariousness in Work:
9. Disturbing equilibrium and transferring risk - confronting precarious work Sonia McKay
10. Resocialising temporary agency work through a theory of 'reinforced' employers' liability Consuelo Chacartegui
11. Regulating atypical work: beyond equality Anne Davies
12. The charter in time of crisis: a case study of dismissal Catherine Barnard
13. Job security: a challenge for EU social policy Manfred Weiss
14. Flexibility and enterprise risk: employees as stakeholders in corporate governance Wanjiru Njoya
15. The changing face of 'flexicurity' in times of austerity? Astrid Sanders
16. Equality, fair-mutualisation and the socialisation of risk and reward in European pensions Kendra Strauss
Part III. Reinventing the Collective Dimensions of Social Europe:
17. Solidarity and the re-socialization of risk: analysing ETUC strategies to face the crisis Julia Lopez
18. For better or for worse? Transnational solidarity in the light of social Europe Catherine Jacqueson
19. Resocialising Europe through a European right to strike modelled on the Social Charter? Andrzej Marian Świątkowsk
20. Re-socialising collective deliberations Silvana Sciarra
21. The emergence of socially sustainable sourcing: a mechanism for protecting labour standards in the context of collective bargaining decline Chris Wright and William Brown
22. Migrant workers and collective bargaining: institutional isomorphism and legitimacy in a resocialised Europe Lydia Hayes, Tonia Novitz and Petra Herzfeld Olsson
23. The European social dialogues - from autonomy to here Alan Bogg and Ruth Dukes
Epilogue Nicola Countouris and Mark Freedland.
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Math Three – Learn Rapid Calculation Faster Than Calculator!
Math Three – Learn to Solve Advanced Math Faster Than a Calculator!
For children who have completed Matrix Math and/or have a solid understanding of addition and subtraction concepts
First Semester – Facts Master
- Printable Math Three textbook, first semester Math Three wall posters, answers to textbook questions, instructions, rapid calculation cards, rapid memory peg cards, and Math Three worksheets with answers
- 49 short videos with complete instructions on how to print and use the materials and demonstrations on how to give the lessons
Please note that you will need to print the posters and cards for practice activities.
The Accelerated Math Three program is for elementary age children who understand addition and subtraction concepts although they may be far from perfect. Students will master the basic skills of addition, subtraction, borrowing, carrying, multiplication and division as well as learning rapid calculation skills and memory training.
By the end of this one semester course, students who began not knowing how to multiply will be doing many advanced mathematics problems faster than an electronic calculator!
Build on Your Child's Success in Math
Each kit builds on the preceding kit so that there are no gaps in knowledge from one to the next. Because of this, children who begin our program at a very early age (three or younger) often are doing algebra by the time they are eight years old because they consistently moving through the programs. That's what accelerated learning is all about – going as fast as you are willing and able to go!
Jones Geniuses Accelerated Math Education is the number one math curriculum for homeschoolers, after-schoolers and their families. They operate under The Institute for Accelerated Learning, Inc., a non-profit corporation headquartered in Kerrville, Texas.
These programs are based on the work and research of Miles R. Jones, Ph.D. He has been developing accelerated learning programs and implementing them in a variety of settings for over 15 years. Dr. Jones started the Institute in 2004 and is now the Director of Training and Curriculum.
Click on the video below showing young Jones Geniuses students defeating college professors in an advanced math competition.


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Join us at the 2018 Global Good Awards ceremony, whether you're a 'shortlister' or not, for a night dedicated to celebrating excellence in social impact and sustainability, a ceremony you won't fall asleep sitting through… And a truly sustainable evening.
At the Global Good Awards, we believe in being the change you want to see in the world. That's why we're pushing boundaries even further to deliver a truly sustainable awards ceremony… That's also why we are keeping the official proceedings to 45 minutes!
Everything about this years awards ceremony will be eco-friendly: from the food to the dress-code. We're confident our delicious, fully vegan menu will make your mouth water too… And trust us, meat-eaters will NOT be disappointed. We've tested it on committed carnivores, vegans, and flexitarians alike!
Food to delight meat-eater and vegan alike
The Executive Chef at BMA House has designed a bespoke menu, of exquisite vegan delights from India, Italy and Mexico. Guests will enjoy these in 'street-food stall' style either in the BMA's Paget and Snow rooms, or outside in the Courtyard. A selection of vegan desserts will follow. We've tasted it all, and the non-vegans out there will definitely not be disappointed (they may not even notice)!
"I'd consider switching if all vegan food tasted like the jackfruit quesadilla! It's like smoked chicken and it's delicious." One judge at the tasting event.
"I think cooking vegan food encourages you to be creative and to think more about the flavours and the techniques. It makes you more creative." Executive Chef Gordon McCartney at BMA House.
Read more about the chef and the first vegan awards ceremony menu here.
We strongly believe that sharing best practice helps change happen faster. So we're opening up our event to anyone who works in responsible business and sustainability, to share what we've learned over the last four years.
Less officiating, more time to celebrate and to connect!
You won't have to endure a 3 hour award ceremony in return either… Ed Gillespie's super efficient (and belly laugh inducing) hosting wraps up the official proceedings inside of 45 minutes, leaving more time to eat, drink, network, and celebrate. We can't wait to welcome Ed back for the 4th year running – why change a winning formula?
The venue
This year, we'll be at the magnificent BMA House in Tavistock Square. Steeped in history and architectural beauty, this Grade II listed building, designed in 1911 by Sir Edwin Lutyens, has housed the headquarters of the British Medical Association since 1925.
The historic venue perfectly combines elegance and history with state-of-the-art technology. Though recently upgraded with high tech facilities, the versatile spaces retain their unique original features. BMA House's impressive courtyard and garden also provide some surprisingly quiet outdoor space that is rarely found in Central London (and which we hope to take full advantage of, weather permitting).
The Ceremony itself will be held in the Great Hall: a majestic 28 foot high room featuring floor to ceiling Corinthian columns, decorated with painted gold leaf, with comfortable theatre-style seating for 300 guests.
Dress code: freshly eco, with a twist
We don't do the standard glitzy, black-tie dinners. Our dress code is 'ECO-TIE'. So dress up in your finest fair-fashion. Be it sustainable cotton, upcycled or handed down, we ask our delegates to try and wear something colourful with a conscience. Most people will be in formal attire, but we don't mind casual if it's eco-friendly! We did this for the first time in 2017, and it made the event a very relaxed but well dressed affair. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed male and female.
Everything else…
If this isn't enough to whet your appetite for the sustainable event of the year, we don't know what is! However, if you're hungry for more, here are a few more credentials:
- BMA House is certified GOLD for Green Tourism
- All event material is printed on 100% recycled 'Revive' paper, by the only carbon positive printers in the UK, Seacourt.
- The whole event, including delegate travel, will be carbon balanced by the World Land Trust.
- There are never any single-use plastics at our events!
- A completely vegan menu, including the wines
- £10 from every entry and £5 from every ticket sale will be donated to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
On top of all that, there's goodies to be had… We're replacing the traditional – and in our opinion, un-sustainable – goodie bag with a sustainable market-stall style 'goodies' area. Here guests will be able to choose what they want from a selection of eco-friendly products. Nothing unwanted will be given away.
Guests will enjoy…
A Drinks Reception with canapes – unlimited sparkling, beers and soft drinks, and vegan wines! (Weather permitting in the quiet surroundings on the outdoor Courtyard).
Keynote speaker – Martin Wright
A snappy, 40 minute Awards Ceremony, hosted by Ed Gillespie
A 'Street-food' style dining experience – vegan delights from around the world with fizz, and vegan wines.
The event will be wrapped up by 11pm.
£5 from each ticket sold will be donated to charity.
To book, please email firstname.lastname@example.com and ask for the Booking Form. Refund requests will be accepted until 27th April.
Single Tickets: £240 + VAT
5 tickets – 10% discount: £1080 + VAT
10 tickets – 20% discount: £1952 + VAT
Groups of 5 or more will receive premium reserved seating for the ceremony in the Great Hall and will be guided to their seats by a member of the team. Single-ticket discounts for small businesses and small charities will be considered upon application.
Payment can be taken on credit card or invoice. No cancellations or refunds can be given after 27th April.


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Student Backpacks – Take A Hike
There was a day when student back packs were for hikers only.
Rugged canvas bags that could withstand rough outdoor treatment, they represented the great outdoors.
When someone said let's take a hike, you'd grab an ordinary backpack, throw some food in it and take off down the trail.
Times have changed. Student bookbags are now used by all students – indoors and outdoors equally.
You can still get rugged backpacks for camping, but you can also get pink or nylon or cloth backpacks.
Fitted for today's lifestyle, student bookbags are designed to make life easier and handier, while still capable of handling heavy books and lots of homework.
Student Backpacks – Trailing Behind | Student Backpacks
It is not unusual to look behind a student and see a student back pack or book bag hanging from their shoulder. From youngsters meandering to school to college students walking across campus, backpacks have become a symbol of organization.
Everything needed for the day can be placed in the student back pack or bookbag, eliminating the worry of forgetting something important. They are almost like portable desks.
Student back packs are marvels of space engineering. Once upon a time, a student only had books and maybe a calculator. Today, electronics have made additional backpack pockets a necessity.
Once, there was one big space for supplies with maybe an outside pocket for smaller items. Today, student bookbags are loaded with nooks and crannies intended to hold all the modern day student conveniences.
But there are a lot more features to choose among than number and size of pockets.
Student Back packs – Boot Camp
If you were going to marine boot camp, the backpack you would be assigned would weigh 150 pounds when it was full, be pea green and strictly utilitarian.
Fortunately, most people don't have to carry that kind of weight around. But even student back packs filled with schoolbooks and electronic equipment can be heavy.
There are a lot of new features on backpacks that make them stylish, yet letting the student carry the load easily.
These are just a few of the features available.
Student Backpacks – Field Trips
Student back packs are used for a lot more reasons than just school! They are good for 'all-nighters' at a friend's house. Packed with essential items, it's more convenient than a suitcase. Student back packs are used for:
Just about any time you can think of where you must carry papers or books or food or supplies can make great use of student backpacks. Shopping for student back packs is simple.
Decide the kind of features you are looking for, go online and pick one of the thousands of styles and colors available.
Ranging in price from inexpensive to high priced, there are student backpacks for every budget.
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"The Royal Historian of Oz" is written by Tommy Kovac, and illustrated by Andy Hirsch, published by SLG Publishing, Inc.
Frank Fizzle wishes his father would have just one single original idea. Instead, Jasper Fizzle sees himself as the new "Royal Historian of Oz," as he insists on writing new Oz stories. When the failed writer discovers that Oz really exists, he makes an error in judgment that brands him a criminal in two worlds. Frank may be doomed to pay for the "sins of the father" at the hands of the ax-wielding Tin-Man and the ghost of the Wicked Witch. Can Frank save the day and redeem the Fizzle family name, or will the drizzly ghost of the Wicked Witch of the West destroy them all?


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In case the damages caused could have a significant effect on third parties, Ocaso Home Comfort insurance includes civil liability for the insured and their legal defence up to an insured amount which is higher than that provided by other insurances.
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This insurance includes a wider range of guarantees than all other home insurances. Although some of the guarantees can also be found with other less comprehensive home insurance policies, Ocaso Home Comfort insurance provides you with the peace of mind of knowing that all of these guarantees are insured for a much higher value.
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Meet miss Lila
Meet the latest addition to the What Katie Does household…
This is little Lila, she's a 6 month old ladycat who my friend Arianna found living rough in their neighbour's coal cellar. They'd been hearing her for a month or two but couldn't track her down – well, black cat in a coal cellar – but eventually brought her in after they found her sleeping on their doorstep. We aren't sure if she was born stray or ran away, but no one has claimed her after advertising, so we made the decision to give her a new home (Arianna already has four cats so couldn't keep her!).
We named her Lila (lee-la) after her gorgeous green lilypad eyes. Given her rough start in life she's totally healthy, so incredibly friendly and loves to be around people – her lovely purrr is near-constant when you walk in the room and she loves snuggles.
She's currently settling into one of our spare rooms to get acclimatised to her new home. We've yet to introduce her to the alpha-male of the family, who I'm not sure will be thrilled to become a big brother but has been surprisingly cool about the new arrival so far. I'll be sure to keep you posted with pics and how she's settling in.


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Oceanscrapers has recently regarded by architectures and now a Belgian architect, Vincent Callebaut has thought that creates some floating oceanscrapers until 2065.Earth's oceans are full of garbage, and there are a lot of interesting ideas about how to clean them up and what to do with all the trash. Seabin is a floating garbage can that collects garbage, fuel, detergents, and other debris from the water.
It's just in prototype stage right now, but maybe one day some of the collected trash will end up on your feet. Adidas has figured out a way to make shoes from ocean plastic and a 3D-printed midsole.
It's important to clean our oceans, because dolphins are cute, and also, because one day we may be living there ourselves. Hey, there are already underwater hotels, so seasteading isn't as crazy as it sounds. While the Seasteading Institute hopes to have a floating city bobbing along by 2020, Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut is looking further out for his "oceanscraper" — more like 2065.
The design is just a concept and not really a plan for the future, but he imagines oceanscrapers as 3D-printed and using a not-yet-invented material made from algae and garbage.
The 1,000 towers, which would hold 20,000 residents, use renewable energy sources and the aquanauts would subsist on algae, plankton, mollusks, and fruit and vegetables grown above water.
Modular living room, co-working spaces, fablabs, recycling plants, science labs, educational hotels, sports fields, aquaponic farms, and phyto-purification lagoons stack up layer by layer," according to Callebaut's website.
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It's no secret, my favorite color is Black. When you live in Manhattan, you realize that black basically is always chic no matter what form it comes in, technology, fashion, etc. "Does this come in black?" is one of my most asked questions. So, when it came time to decide which paint I wanted to choose for my new condo, it wasn't even a question. . .black.
I've been obsessed with Lisa Vanderpump for years, mostly because her home lifestyle is so luxurious. She always has a beautiful home. She named her home Villa Rosa. I always wanted a place called "Villa Noir". I decided its time to make that happen. I headed to Lowe's with this swatch for Sherwin Williams Black Fox in hand. I just liked this palette, so I went with it. I have been using the Ovation paint from HGTV home for Sherwin Williams because its literally thick and looks fab with just one coat. I'm all about ease, its mid range in pricing and totally worth it.
Once I got to the store, I looked around a bit and switched it up at the last minute. I went with the color CAVIAR. It's so glam and rich and I love to use paint with a fabulous name. Caviar seemed fitting for Villa Noir. Here are a few reasons why once you go black, you will never go back or at least you will always be open to it.
1. Black makes the room feel larger. Most people have the same reaction, they are apprehensive about black making a space feel too small. It's actually quite the opposite, you see in NYC everyone lives in a small space. The most decadent rooms you will find are dark. With dark colors, they cause the eye to recede which will give the illusion of more width, a more expansive room. Here is a cool little break down on colors that can be helpful if you are looking to pick a new wall color.
2. Black is rich and luxurious. If you want elegance, sophistication, luxury and opulence in your style, it's an appropriate wall color. The mystery of black adds a dynamic mix to your home. Your neighbor probably won't have it which also will give you a little bit of edge.
3. Black makes color pop! The thing about black walls is that all colors look so beautiful and vivid. You will notice each and every color in your space and it won't be muted out or affected. Black makes a beautiful backdrop if you have colors that you really want to shine through. I love the way gold looks against black, sweet dusty pink or even Hermes orange.
4. You can layer black on black. I was at IKEA the other day and they were setting up some new displays. Everything was black on black. I knew at that moment, black on black is the next hot wave and even the most color friendly place has gotten on board. Layering black is so beautiful and totally can be done. Don't be afraid to try it.
So, here is a little sneak peek at the color on my walls. Decked out in Caviar. . .It's going to be goooooooood, so so so goooooood.
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Opening 05.04.17 6-8pm
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The term 'banana republic' originates in political science, describing politically unstable countries whose economies are largely dependent on the export of a single resource, such as bananas. It arose in the 1870s when bananas were introduced to the United States as a cheap and nutritional food source, and North American companies subsequently began manipulating national land use laws in Central and South America to acquire vast areas of land for agriculture while employing dispossessed native peoples as low-wage workers. Though this practice originated in Latin America it has also been broadly adapted to characterise nations with corrupt governance whose economies are vulnerable to exploitation by foreign corporate interests.
Coconut Republic is a series of new works that explore how American corporate ideology has colonised our modern field of vision. A cast of iconic international brands and emblems are deployed as ambassadors of a seemingly counterfeit reality in which 'America' is the single most valuable and volatile export of our time.
Born 1988, Sydney. Lives and works, Sydney
JD Reforma is an artist, writer and curator, with a Master of Fine Arts (2014) from the College of Fine Arts, UNSW. His work encompasses sculpture, performance, and installation. He has exhibited extensively throughout NSW, including Artspace, Firstdraft, MOP Projects, Alaska Projects, Kudos Gallery, 55 Sydenham Rd, Breezeblock and Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Sydney; as well as Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, and Success, Fremantle, WA. His work has been commissioned by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, Campbelltown Arts Centre and Mosman Art Gallery, Sydney.
He is currently working towards a new art and writing commission for the Bayanihan Philippines Art Project, a multi-institutional collaboration between the Art Gallery of NSW, Mosman Art Gallery, Blacktown Arts Centre, Peacock Gallery (Auburn) & Campbelltown Art Centre.


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Trouble Activating Sirius/XM Account
Trouble Activating Sirius/XM Account
I'm having exactly the same problem, but the steering wheel strategy didn't work. All the more frustrating because I can't find the manual online. Anyone have a thought as to how to find the radio ID?
I assume the free trial was just for the sigs?
I haven't tried to activate the subscription yet but I doubt the trial is Sigs only. XM wants everyone's business.
I just activated my XM yesterday. I didnt have sig so i wasnt entitled to any free trial. =/
I transfered my Sirus from my ford fusion to my XM. Basically they cancelled my Sirus and created a new account XM. Make sure if your calling do not call connecting to the vehicle via bluetooth. You cant change the channel to XM channel 1.
Called Tesla Ownership Experience line today and was told there was a free trial for the Slacker Radio, but not for the XM/Sirius. Called XM/Sirius customer service at 800 643-2112 to see if they were showing any free trial in their system. Neither the VIN nor the ESN (radio ID) was showing in their system which confirmed no free trial. The gal said even though my radio wasn't showing in their system, she could still activate it. They are running a promo right now for 1 year of their XM Select package for $104.31 complete, which amounts to about 5 months free. I went ahead and signed up for that, she sent the activation signal and the radio activated right away. I'm good to go for a year.
What is the advantage of XM over internet radio, FM, or FM-HD? Is it higher audio quality/resolution?
@DouglasR - The audio quality (fidelity) is a function of the bandwidth allocated to each service. A narrow bandwidth service, like Internet radio, won't sound as good as FM or FM-HD. In ascending order it looks like this:
1) Internet Radio (eg. Slacker) - Good
2) Satellite Radio (eg. XM/Sirius) - Better
3) FM, FM-HD (eg. Over the air radio) - Best
Unless you are a true audiophile, you might not be able to hear the difference. My impression after a few days with my S is the Sound Studio Package makes all three sound pretty good.
Have had Sirius for years and paid about $500 for a lifetime subscription FYI. Anytime I had a new radio receiver or problems, I called Sirius and they always had the answer
I am definitely able to navigate to XM 0 on the screen, so maybe it was an issue that has since been fixed with an update.
The displaying the radio ID on channel 0 and the phone number on channel 1 is XM's protocol for how it works, Tesla probably just had to adhere to it.
My experience with audio quality has been (from better to worse):
HD radio
Internet (Spotify, Pandora, Slacker) set to a high bitrate
cassette tape
I don't plan to active XM on my Tesla, as I find Sirius on my current car unlistenable for music. From the sound, I'd say the bitrate is maybe 30 kbps. Just too many channels jammed into too little bandwidth.
We took delivery of our Model S two days ago. I knew when I configured my Model S that I did not want the upgrade to the Sound Studio Package. Therefore I did not read the details of this package. I simply assumed that any recently manufactured luxury automobile would come enabled for satellite radio. I was quite disappointed when I tried to enable Sirius XM.
Any suggestions?
I didn't read it either. Don't know if there's an aux plug for my Sirius. Get the car in a weekish. If there is you can add it
AFAIK, no aux plugs. WiFi? Bluetooth? I don't think you can get the car to log on for you!
my sirius xm on my camry works great all over the country. one click of a button for any kind of music or talk show. no need for all my cd,s. 60,s push 6 70,s push 7 and so on.
BTW Sirius and XM are totally different even though they are one company,
The S comes with XM which is inferior to Sirius (one satellite vs two).....
Suggest Elon drops the XM and moves to Sirius
You can go to an automotive audio store (a GOOD one) and switch out for a Sirius. .
A lifetime Sirius subscription will NOT be honored by XM (even though its one company now)
@ celtrog | FEBRUARY 18, 2013: The S comes with XM which is inferior to Sirius (one satellite vs two).....
I count 4 Sirius satellites and 5 XM satellites:
When did SiriusXM launch its satellites?
"SIRIUS-1 was launched on June 30, 2000. SIRIUS-2 was launched on September 5, 2000. SIRIUS-3 was launched on November 30, 2000. SIRIUS-5 was launched on June 30, 2009.
"XM-1 was launched on May 8, 2001. XM-2 was launched on March 18, 2001. XM-3 was launched on February 28, 2005. XM-4 was launched on October 30, 2006. XM-5 was launched on October 14, 2010."
With XM, the programming is what makes it a premium service. IMO it is far better than what I have seen on Slacker, Pandora, or Sonic Tap (on DirecTV). Excellent DJs on the Rock channels. I listen to Deep Tracks, Classic Vinyl (from R & R Hall of Fame), 60's on 6, spectrum, and Lithium. Always good reception except on north side of tall buildings. And doesn't require Internet service, which is spotty where I live.
DouglasR, there was no free xm/sirus radio for sig's. I like satellite radio for the business channel .. But I have not signed up because I am having too much fun with Slacker and Tunein..
Just got delivery today, and I cannot get to channel 0 via touchscreen or streering wheel.
Not going to have much luck activating my sub without giving them my radio ID.
They don't have my VIN, so how can I get to channel 0?
I read another post on the forum and somebody said they had your problem - it was caused by the lack of the XM module. Once they got the module installed, they were ok. Might take it to service to have them check it.
I can hear the guy talking on Channel 1, XM's preview channel, so I know I am receiving signal from SiriusXM.
Ok, thanks for the reply. I'll keep trying....
Turn off the blue tooth on your I phone. Somehow it interferes with channel 0.
I turned off the bluetooth, turned off my phone, unpaired my phone, etc. odd
I did the "reboot" of the touchscreen, but still no channel 0. Guess I should take it into a service center
When I display either channel, 0 or 1 only the XM phone number appears - no radio ID. XM is unable to find my radio ID using my VIN.
Is there another way to display the radio ID?
@michaelm@rate-h... | DECEMBER 4, 2013: When I display either channel, 0 or 1 only the XM phone number appears - no radio ID. XM is unable to find my radio ID using my VIN. Is there another way to display the radio ID?
Other people who have had this problem were able to contract Tesla and Tesla provided an over the air update to their car to correct this. Also, the later software updates were supposed to address this issue.
I had this problem too, did a reboot of the screens and later it appeared but not right away
I just activated it. I selected the the Sirius / XM radio and it was playing channel 1 - Preview. I then touched the button to select the previous song / channel on the touch screen and it switched to channel 0 and showed me the radio ID.
These are the skip forward/backward buttons that have a triangle with a vertical line next to them. Use them to get to channel 0 to get the radio ID.


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Answer: Don't blame the maintenance workers.
"Shower heads are always a problem (because) they are constantly vandalized and/or 'borrowed,' " said Craig Mayeda, administrator of the Maintenance and Recreation Division for the city Department of Parks and Recreation.
Parks officials figure people are removing shower heads to increase the flow of water to get the sand off, "but this does not explain why they take off so many of them," Mayeda said.
The problem is widespread throughout the city's parks and was discussed in a column last year (Kokua Line, Oct. 18, 2005).
In the Kuhio Beach area, there also is a problem with all the dry wells not functioning as well as they should, Mayeda said, and hence, problems with "a lot of standing water."
"We have not replaced the heads in the hope that the people would use less water," he said. "The usage has been reduced somewhat, but not enough."
An alternative: purchasing an outdoor shower with a lower water-flow requirement.
The Parks Department already is testing showers with reduced-flow shower heads and push-button, spring-loaded on/off valves, Mayeda said. One is installed at Magic Island, where "it seems to be doing well and we have not had any complaints."
Officials are hopeful that this type of shower will work where others have failed in the past.
If all goes well, "We would like to have a few of these purchased and installed before the end of the current fiscal year (June 30) at Kuhio Beach," Mayeda said.
Q: On the makai-Ewa side of Kapiolani Park, in front of the first restroom, the shower has been busted, with a huge excavated hole, for over a month now. When I asked the city parks people, they said the state tried to do something about it and broke it. I asked a state parks guy, who said they don't know anything about it. It remains just sitting there unusable. What's going in? If a private contractor did something like this on one of my projects, it would have to get fixed in a day or two.
A: This apparently refers to the same shower discussed above, but the two complaints are unrelated, according to parks Administrator Craig Mayeda.
He confirmed that "the shower is indeed 'busted.' "
It seems "the entire shower tower collapsed into the dry well that is under the shower," he said. The state had nothing to do with any of this.
Parks staff are in the process of evaluating whether this shower system can be repaired. Mayeda said he will keep us posted.


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An advising bank is a used when a letter of credit is issued to a party by a party in a different country. In this case, the advising bank is the bank that advises, or notifies, the receiving party that the letter of credit is available. Since the chief purpose of the bank is letting the exporter know the letter was issued, these banks are often called notifying banks instead. This system is a common way for people in different countries to ship goods across borders by ensuring both parties that the other side with follow through.
International shipping can be very complex, but by using a letter of credit system, it is vastly simplified. In almost every case, an advising bank is used in a sales agreement between parties in other countries. The process begins when an importer purchases goods outside of his country. In order to make sure the money is available, the exporter requires the importer to issue a letter of credit to his bank. When the issuing bank sends word to the exporter's advising bank that the money is ready, the goods ship out.
By using this process, the two parties can deal in safety, even when purchase and sales laws are different between their countries. The letter signifies that the money exists and will be paid, but the payment doesn't happen until the product arrives. Until then, the money exists in limbo; the issuing bank keeps it separate from both parties. If there is a dispute, neither party can claim the money until the problem is settled.
In most cases, the exporter chooses the advising bank. This bank is usually one that the exporter has a relationship with, such as the business's primary bank. The advising bank will often limit the importer to a select number of banks in his country. This often means that the importer has to use a bank that he does not have a personal relationship with. This will often cause a slight bias is the procedure towards the exporter.
The relationship between the exporter and the advising bank often means that it often plays additional roles as well. By confirming that the letter of credit exists, not just relaying what the issuing bank says, it is also the confirming bank. If the bill of sale confirming receipt passes through that bank, then it is the accepting bank. Lastly, if it gives the exporter the money designated by the letter of credit, then it is also the paying bank.
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Greetings readers, and Happy New Year!
2016 has come to a close, and this blog is almost officially one year old. This year consisted of a variety of content, most of which has been well received. One of the biggest parts of this journey has been determining what I want the blog to focus around. Given that my content this year has been heavily focused on film reviews, and that it is something I am very passionate about, this piece will be dedicated to the best and worst films of 2016. This year has seen many great films, many downfalls, and even a few surprises here and there. With that, this will not be a simple ranking of best and worst films, but the most noteworthy films in unique categories I have chosen.
Now, when I say "Best and Worst of 2016", it means the best and worst of the films that I reviewed. You see, I don't spend full weekends going to my local theater and catching all the latest releases. I see films that I want to see, and some films simply aren't worth my time. I'm a senior in high school, and I don't have time to catch every new release each week. To add to that, Huntsville is a fairly small city, so limited release movies are rarely in theaters where I live. I'm sure that there are films out there which are far worse than the "worst" on this list, and the same can be said for films better than the "best" on this list. These are simply chosen among the films I reviewed on the blog this year, and this is by no means my definitive list of best and worst movies of 2016.
Biggest Surprise: Arrival and Zootopia
Both of these films have something to offer beyond their marketing and trailers, and each in a unique way.
Zootopia is a simple talking animal crime noire movie on the surface, but it tackles a slew of social issues facing the world today. It sends a powerful message to both adults and children in a very subtle way, all while delivering a beautiful, emotional, and hilarious animated film.
Arrival is a sci-fi blockbuster with the powerhouse filmmaking talent of an Oscar winner. The way it so smartly used sci-fi in a year littered with mindless action blockbusters made it a breakout hit among critics and audiences. It captures human emotion in such a creative and timeless way that it will surely be a film anyone can relate for decades to come.
The reason these two films are a tie is because they both meet this category's criterion so well—they surprised me. Both surprised me in different ways which made this decision very tough. For two films that stood out in a great year of filmmaking, they both deserve this accolade.
Biggest Let-Down: Free State of Jones
This film was beaming with potential, and could have been one of the greatest films to release this year. It had great acting talent, and Matthew McConaughey for crying out loud! It also explored a very obscure portion of American history; some Confederates during the civil war who led an insurgence and sided with the Union behind enemy lines. It was a new angle to a war which has been viewed up until now simply as good vs evil (at least in film), and that no one on either side expressed a little bit of discourse.
What we got was a film with a great opening twenty minutes, and the remaining two hours were nothing but filler with stale acting, a boring story, little to no action, and speech after speech after speech from Matthew McConaughey. It's the first film of his in awhile where I feel he brings almost no charm, something he's known for as an actor. To his credit, he doesn't have good writing or good characters on his side, either.
Free State of Jones is watchable, but it is a film which I walked out of feeling depressed, disappointed, and wanting. Thus, it is 2016's biggest let down for me.
Best Superhero Film: Deadpool
Marvel properties undoubtedly topped the list of superhero flicks this year. Though Marvel Studios rolled out many great products like Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange, I believe the honor of best superhero film goes to Deadpool, a movie whose rights belong to a different studio entirely.
Deadpool had almost everything going against it; an R-rated comic book movie starring a somewhat obscure superhero released in early February and distributed by 20th Century Fox. But, this would go on to be many moviegoers' favorite superhero movie of 2016, landed one of Marvel's biggest releases ever, and became the #1 grossing R-rated movie ever.
What puts Deadpool on top is its simplicity. It is not a massive comic book movie with over a dozen characters, trippy action sequences, extensive lore, and iconic locations. It's a small film that takes place in a bad neighborhood in Vancouver of all places. It utilizes grounded action sequences with lots of practical effects. This grounded feel is much thanks to the director, Tim Miller, a genius in visual and practical effects. The R-rating allows the film to explore areas where other films of the genre cannot with PG-13. It allows a full range of emotion, comedy, gore, and crude humor, which, like it or not, makes the film feel more real and genuine. I can't believe I'm saying this about Deadpool, but the film feels more personal to me than other films of the genre this year for these reasons, making it my favorite superhero film of 2016.
Best Animated Film: Kubo and the Two Strings
2016 was a great year for animation lovers like myself. At the end of the day, the accolade for 'best' goes to Kubo and the Two Strings. The film shows what Laika is truly capable of from both a story and creative standpoint. The way the film captures family conflict feels more genuine than the likes of Disney, and the simplicity of the story makes it all the more relatable. The stop-motion animation is stunningly gorgeous and makes such an arduous task seem effortless on the big screen. It is birthed from strenuous work on behalf of a creative, persistent team, which makes it deserving of the title of 'best'.
Worst Film: The Accountant
*Ben Affleck's expression in the still above perfectly describes this movie.
Of the movies I reviewed this year, the ones competing for this spot were Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad (I was too nice to this film in my review), Hail, Caesar!, Free State of Jones, and The Accountant. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are far worse films which received a theatrical release this year, but among the ones I saw, The Accountant ranks the worst.
At the end of the day, every other film on the 'worst' list at least gave me something memorable. The Accountant has nothing; no substance, no charm, not a hint of life in it. The acting is rubbish, the plot is confusing, there isn't a single action scene to redeem itself, and it's a total waste of good actors. It has the perfect premise to be a good action thriller, but foolishly throws that opportunity out the door because it is so haphazardly mishandled.
If you want to hear more about The Accountant, you can read my review, but among the films I saw this past year, it is without a doubt the worst.
Best Film: Manchester By The Sea
This hallowed spot was a race between La La Land, Arrival, and Manchester By The Sea. All of these films are great, human, and unique. What made me toss Arrival was the fact that Manchester and La La Land both feel more grounded than the sci-fi drama. If you read my La La Land review, you would know that I feel it has a few flaws. Had these flaws been absent, it definitely would have been my favorite film this year, but that position has to go to Manchester By The Sea, instead.
Manchester By The Sea is an utterly human character study of Lee Chandler, played by the now honorable Casey Affleck. Affleck's powerhouse performance feels so natural, it is as though I'm watching human interaction as it naturally plays out. Kenneth Lonergan genuinely captures trauma in his directing and writing, as it is the epicenter of the film's story. It is a film about life itself, and appropriately feels like stepping into the life of its main character. The film has no strict three-act structure, no definite climax or resolution, and is open to interpretation of it's preceding and succeeding events. This only adds to the life-like feeling which radiates from the film. The aesthetic of the film compliments Lonergan's genius with rich cinematography and music. Though it deals with emotionally heavy issues, it is one of the most charming movies I've ever seen because the audience can connect with the characters like they were lifelong friends. It is because human nature is captured so elegantly in great performances, writing, and directing, that it is my favorite film of 2016.
Looking back at all the films I reviewed made me realize how many movies I saw this year, and how much this blog really pushed me to get out and see more movies. With 2016 behind us, there are many more exciting stories to look forward to in 2017 which I can't wait to discuss with you all. If there is a film you would like me to review at my discretion, remember you can make requests by emailing me at the address provided in the Contact page.
Thank you all for reading this year! Be on the lookout for more content to follow very soon.
-David Brashier; Huntsville, Alabama; January 2017


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George Osborne's loyalty to austerity has been criticised yet again this week in light of figures which reveal that wages may no longer cover the cost of living.
Whilst people's living standards continue to fall, figures from The Office of National Statistics this week have shown that real earnings have also decreased by 1.6% over the past year, with levels this low last being seen at the turn of the century.
The drift between living costs and income is only set to widen further. The gap can be seen in million and more people seeking help from foodbanks in the UK, a figure that would have seemed implausible five years ago.
Poverty and personal economic struggle is no longer just symptomatic of unemployment under the rule of austerity. With only 1 in 40 new jobs being permeant and businesses legally able to rely on zero-hour contracts for their workers, there remains very little job security for those currently in 'low-wage employment.
It has also been reported that 900,000 jobseeker's allowance claimants are being threatened with benefits sanctions unless they work for free under various schemes developed by the Department of Work and Pensions. Such draconian and arbitrary schemes have drawn controversial parallels between slave labour in recent months.
Such distressing figures are in stark contrast to the not-so-prevalent plight of the corporate world who remain unwilling to contribute financially to Britain's recovery in the way that's require and expected by many.
A recent report from the London School of Economics has found that a quarter of the lowest paid 10% have lost more than 5% of what would have been their income before the coalition's reforms. However, the top 1% of earners have received a bonus in the top rate of income tax. In response to criticism that George Osborne's austerity has, instead of creating an economic balance, instead favoured the rich and penalised the poor, Ed Milliband commented that "This country is too unequal and we need to change it."
Osborne recently commented that "The great recession made our country poorer but the only way to improve living standards is to continue working through the plan that's delivering a brighter economic future." Is such a commitment to the continuation of austerity now becoming unjustifiable, particularly as there is an expected £50bn more cuts to be made during the next parliament.
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Last week I did a few things I have never done in my life- 1. Travelled to London on the train by myself 2. Walked the streets of london alone 3. Stayed in a hotel by myself 4. Starred in a video that will be one of 4 to air in October for the Let's… Continue reading MUMMY GOES TO LONDON 🇬🇧
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Well Mummy | Summer Shredding
Today I have launched my website http://www.wellmummy.com On the site there is information about nutrition, how to plan and schedule your workouts, finding what works for you. I have also included some posts from my Facebook page in which I suggest ways in which to save money on weekly food shops by planning your… Continue reading Well Mummy | Summer Shredding
What A Start To 2017 | Last Day Of January | A Tight Budget
Remember those resolutions you set yourself just a mere 4 weeks ago? Did you start the year strong? Did you take action to work towards your goals? Did you make the changes that you told yourself that you would? If yes then well done and keep it up! If you answered "no" then why… Continue reading What A Start To 2017 | Last Day Of January | A Tight Budget
Nutrition Basics
In my opinion a lack of education and lack of nutritional knowledge of food is what creates problems and creates bad relationships with foods. Losing weight is not just about eating less food, it is about eating the right amounts of certain foods. Focus on getting confident with food. Get used to judging portion sizes,… Continue reading Nutrition Basics
Be The Greatest
It has been a week since I last blogged - not because of writers block but because it has been quite a week. First off I came down with a cold, something that I never used to suffer from but since having Charlie I come down hard with them. So I haven't really been doing… Continue reading Be The Greatest
My approach to fitness
http://younfolded.com/2016/01/11/move-it-monday-motivation-and-link-party/ Since becoming a mum I have had to be a little more realistic about the amount of times in a week that I can workout. I used to workout 4 or 5 times per week. Now it's 2 or 3. I am still as motivated as ever and never see working out as a… Continue reading My approach to fitness


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LIA Cast 101 - Reverse-Engineering our Likes
Exploring our "likes" to discover how to make what we like on the Lean Into Art Cast!
We've talked a lot on the show about "The Analytic Eye"--how reflecting on what moves you can give you insights and inroads to making stuff that you love (be it comics, prose, games, films, and so on). This time on the Lean Into Art Cast we look at methods to review our favs, likes, and +1s. Turning your eye on your Internet activity, and thereby creating a narrative of what's interesting to you, is yet another way to better equip yourself to making interesting stuff!
Links mentioned:
- David Seah
- Ryan Estrada
- Jonathan Rector
- Krishna Sadasivam
- The Lean Into Art Patreon campaign, where you can now find Extra Lean episodes!
- Rob's book, Video Game Construction Kit, available for Kindle, iBooks, Nook, and more
- Lean Into Art on Stitcher
- Ashley Knapp
- The Warren Commission Report: A Graphic Investigation of the Kennedy Assassination
- Jason Davies' word cloud generator
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