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It is that time of year again and if you have waited until the last minute for a Halloween costume, do not panic! We have three super simple last minute costume ideas below that are perfect for busy teachers. This year, you can get dressed up without it costing a lot of money.
Super Simple Halloween Costumes
Pippi Longstocking
The great thing about dressing up like Pippi Longstocking is that nothing has to match! Slip on an old smock dress, put your hair in pigtails, don some mismatched socks and shoes and you are ready to go. A few large freckles on your face and you will be the cutest Pippi in the whole school.
Silly Scientist
There's no need to be a mad scientist this Halloween, but you can be a silly one! Tease your hair out and spray with a liberal amount of hairspray to keep it looking a wild and crazy throughout the school day. A white lab coat that has pockets that have been filled with plastic insects, a magnifying glass, and other strange science materials are all that you need. This costume is also a great way to get your students excited about doing some pumpkin science lessons during the day!
Costume Swap
Swap costumes with another teacher in your building! Not only will you each get to be something you have not been, but it will not cost you anything. Think of it as costume recycling! For more variety, get all of the teachers in your school in on the idea and have a costume swap a few days before Halloween.
What are you dressing up as this year? Share with us by snapping a picture and posting it to our Facebook page. We would love to see your costume!


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Although Tiffany and Company had made some of its most impressive pieces of jewelry at Mrs. Kennedy's disposal for the occasion, at the last moment she decided to forgo extravagance for a simple pair of diamond drop earrings and a small starburst clip for her hair. It was a remarkable exercise in restraint; and the result was that, as the First Lady's personal secretary later recalled, "Jacqueline Kennedy's understated elegance upstaged even the dazzling, jewel-laden Empress."
Mrs. Kennedy's example is a valuable key to a lady's code: understated simplicity is the essence of elegance.
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text: Daily Wrap-up TSX dips on losses in commodities but manages positive close The first trading day of June got off to a slow start on the Toronto Stock Exchange as weakening oil and commodity prices punished those sectors of the main index along with financials. Mixed data from the US helped Wall Street and the TSX close slightly positive. Asian markets closed mixed as Chinese data helped push the Shanghai index almost 5 per cent higher and Tokyo continued its positive run. European markets ended the day mixed too as economic data showed some highs and lows for the Eurozone while Greek debt continued to weigh heavily. The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed up 60.04 (0.40 per cent) The NYSE closed higher Oil is trending lower (Brent $64.98, WTI $60.29 at 4.20pm) Gold is trending lower The loonie is valued at U$0.7982 (at 4.20pm) CIBC: Canadian retirees set for "substantial drop" in living standards The next generation of Canadian seniors will find living conditions drop substantially unless they start saving for their retirement. That's the stark warning in a new report from CIBC which says that most of those approaching retirement now are in fairly good financial shape but the rest of us are not planning enough. Economist Benjamin Tal estimates that of the 18 million current workers almost a third will face up to a 30 per cent drop in living standards. NDP, Conservatives take aim at bank fees The fees that banks charge us to make certain payments including some mortgage, loan and withdrawals are in the spotlight following complaints from consumers. The NDP proposed ending these fees in a motion tabled Monday and the Conservatives have backed it. It says it will consider what action to include in its forthcoming consumer finance protection laws. TransCanada reaches more agreements on LNG pipeline The proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline which would run through BC has taken a step further as TransCanada has reached agreement with three more First Nations. It brings the total number of agreements to seven and will see TransCanada paying annual legacy payments plus other benefits, although full details have not been revealed. Study points at lack of basic skills in workforce Too many workers lack basic skills like reading, writing and math. That's according to a new report from the Canada West Foundation which concludes that 40 per cent of workers would benefit from a stronger basic skillset with even 30 per cent of those with a degree lacking essential skills. The study calls for employers to invest more in training and reap the rewards from an improved workforce. More market talk: Morning Briefing SHARE


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"My youngest son and I adore this chocolate. I love the fact that I am putting good ingredients into his system, rather than a ton of chemicals and unknowns. These dark chocolate bars won't disappoint." - Majenica Moles, from her product review on The Musings of Montana June.
"There are countless good things I can say about this company and I'm not just talking about the quality of the chocolate. It's chocolate and a company with a heart. A company that cares about the little people is rare these days, we applaud them for putting the people above the all mighty dollar and trying to make this world a better place." - Jill Nunn, an excerpt from her product review on Wrapped Up N U.
"If you are a chocolate lover, you're soon to be in pure cacao heaven with the chocolate that Honduras Chocolate Company offers." - Debbie Schuster, from her product review on A Mom's Paradise.
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VPlay 4 is multifunctional and at the same time simple for use server for multi-format, multi-channel broadcasting with graphics overlay capabilities. It supports all major audio/video input signals and widespread formats of media files.
VPlay 4 provides all necessary functionality for the following tasks:
In addition, users of VPlay will be very comfortable with the scheduling, namely: editing of current schedule on a fly, forward scheduling for unlimited number of days, remote scheduling using built-in editor, import from different formats, and jump to any selected element of the schedule. All these are just a small fraction of the capabilities of VPlay.
Input interfaces and formats:
Output interfaces and formats:
Input/output circuit boards
Application supports circuit boards produced by StreamLabs, BlackMagic, AJA and Dectek. It allows building of broadcast servers with any number and type of input/output interfaces for AV-signals.
Supported SD/HD formats and codecs for media files:
Formats: AVI, MOV, MXF, MPG, BMP, TGA, GIF, PNG, JPG, TIF
Codecs: DVCAM, DVCPRO25, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO100, HDV, IMX (30,40,50), XDCAM EX (SP, HQ), XDCAM HD (LP, SP, HQ), XDCAM HD422, DNxHD (36,145,220), AVC/H-264, MPEG2 GOP, Apple ProRes.
Graphics design compliments functionality with logotypes and multi-layered scenes prepared in advance. Graphics design is controlled in auto or manual mode with the linkage to primary event in schedule/playlist. Scene can contain many graphics elements, located on the timeline of the scene.
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Animated /static objects, text, RSS, roll/crawl, analog/digital clock, mask, live source, colored rectangle.
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Most people are so busy hoping to survive and meet their expenses, that profit rarely comes into the equation. We are bombarded daily with tips and strategies on making money and being profitable, but very rarely do people actually stop and consider what the true meaning of profitability actually is and what it takes to be truly profitable.
What if profitability wasn't just about making money…what if it was about expanding your life, not just your wallet?
Here are 3 tips to start expanding your life, not just your wallet.
1. Know Your Words
I've been interested in and studying energy and etymology (meaning and root) of words for over 20 years and I've come to learn that the words we use are one of the main carriers of the energy we have in our lives.
One of the tools that I've found to be really useful is looking up the definition of words before the 1900's when many of those definitions changed.
According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word profit has its roots from mid-12c meaning "advance, increase, success, progress, accomplish, be useful, and to make do.
Nowadays according to Merriam-Webster online dictionary, the word mostly refers to: returns, gains, compensation, and income.
Why is that important to note? Because it means that the focus on profit and profitability has been narrowed and the expansive energy that used to relate to progress, accomplishment, being useful, advancing and so on, could get lost if you're not conscious of it.
It also means you may start to judge yourself a lot quicker for not being profitable (getting a financial gain or income) when in fact you are making progress and advancing in some form. Self-judgment can be a real killer of creative energy, so watch out for it and acknowledge where you are actually progressing!
2. Choice Creates
The ultimate profit of life is what choices you have, not how much money you have!
In order to have true profitability and expand your life - not just your wallet - choice is required. It's first helpful to recognize that decisions and choices are very different. Decisions - if you look at the etymology again - are based on settlements, agreements, and cutting off one thing to have another. Choices, on the other hand, are about the act of selecting, discerning and perceiving what will create the greatest now and in the future. Choices are not based on right/wrong; good/bad; better/worse, where as decisions tend to send people into that polarized point of view which inevitably makes them scared of choosing anything because they buy into a severe case of FOMO!
Truth is there is nothing that you'll miss out on unless you keep choosing not to choose.
When you choose something it will give you the energy of what it will create and if you know that you can always keep choosing and that there is no right/wrong, you will ultimately accelerate your profitability.
What if every choice created a future not just a profit? What futures are you creating that you haven't yet acknowledged? Acknowledgement is key. Let's dive into the next tip which is about that and getting real with what you'd actually like to create.
3. Get Real & Acknowledge What Is
Are you aware of how much it costs you every month? Does that include the things that you actually value and would like to have in your life or just the bare minimum? If it's the latter you'll only create that amount.
You've got to get clear about how much money is required to operate your business AND life because they are interrelated. If you wake up in the morning and you have blood running through your veins you're in business! Your life is your business - even if you don't have an actual job or business entity. So by including what you'd like in your life and what that costs, it gives you chance to get real with what you actually desire and require.
By acknowledging what you'd like to create and generate you'll actually be able to receive it. When you buy into the lie that where you are is too far away from what you'd like, you stop choosing, which in turn stops the creative flow and ultimately will impact your profitability.
At the end of the day, profitability is not just about the money. It's about you acknowledging where you are advancing, progressing etc. It's about knowing you have infinite choice. It's about acknowledging what you would really like and what it takes to create that.


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3 cups cooked rice
1 cup sliced beef
1/2 cup baby corn (fresh or canned)
1/2 cup mushrooms (cut into quarters)
1 medium onion (sweet) sliced
1/2 cup red / green bell pepper
1 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs oyster sauce
1 tbs flour
1 tbs brown sugar
1 tbs sliced ginger (pounded)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Combine meat, pounded ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder and flour. Marinate for 1 hour.
Heat oil in wok and brown beef for 2 minutes. Add vegetables, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then add beef broth. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Add oyster sauce, tossing lightly and then spoon over rice.


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1/4 cup melted EB or vegan margarine
22 oreos, finely ground (approx. 1 1/4 cup crumbs)
1)Crush oreos.
2)Stir in melted marg.
3)Press firmly into pie pan and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool.
2 Layer Filling
2 Deep Forest Mint chocolate bars, broken into pieces
1/2 cup vegan choc chips
1 box silken tofu
1/2 container tofutti
2 TB EB or vegan margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1 cup vegan choc chips melted or chocolate shavings, mint leaves, etc….as garnish.
1)Blend silken tofu until smooth in processor.
2)Melt chocolate bars and 1/2 cup choc chips in microwave until smooth. Stir every 30 seconds to prevent burning.
3)Pour melted chocolate into processor with tofu. Blend until fully incorporated.
4)Pour chocolate mixture into crust and chill until firm (about 2 hours).
5)To make mint crème layer, blend tofutti cream cheese with EB.
6)Blend in peppermint extract.
7)Slowly blend in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time.
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Fox secretly settled sexual harassment allegations made against Bill O'Reilly
Fox News secretly settled a sexual harassment suit against host Bill O'Reilly just weeks after company chairman Roger Ailes was ousted facing a string of sexual harassment allegations, the New York Times reports.
The Times obtained a copy of a letter written to Fox News from the lawyers of Juliet Huddy, a former Fox News morning show host, in which they alleged O'Reilly was seeking a sexual relationship with her in 2011. The letter alleges that when she turned away his advances, he tried to negatively influence her career.
Huddy agreed not to sue and not to discuss the case, and in exchange was paid a settlement "in the high six figures," people familiar with the agreement told the Times. The letter detailing the case was mailed anonymously to the New York Times, and Huddy's lawyer declined to discuss it with the paper.
O'Reilly's lawyer, Fredric Newman, told the Times "There is absolutely no basis for any claim of sexual harassment against Bill O'Reilly by Juliet Huddy."
Fox News also said the sexual harassment allegations were not true. The letter also included details of allegations that Fox News executive Jack Abernethy attempted to sabotage her career when she declined to have a personal relationship with him.
"The letter contains substantial falsehoods, which both men have vehemently denied," Fox News spokeswoman Irena Briganti said.
O'Reilly, one of the network's most popular personalities, has been accused of sexual harassment before. A former producer on his show sued him in 2004, alleging he made unwanted sexual advances and lewd comments about her. O'Reilly settled with the woman, Andrea Mackris, for millions of dollars, people familiar with the agreement said.
Huddy's lawyers sent the letter to Fox in August and reached a settlement in September. Weeks before, former Fox anchor Gretchen Carlson went public with sexual harassment allegations against Ailes, which eventually led to his ouster as Fox chairman. Fox reached a $20 million settlement with Carlson the same week the secret settlement was reached with Huddy.


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Why Don't You Want to Dance with Me? - Part One/
by Stefan Fabry
In Tango, we may inwardly ask of other dancers: "Why don't you want to dance with me?"
Before we interact with others in Tango, it can be useful to let this question resonate within ourselves: What is heart-and-mind-opening verbal communication?
Have you noticed sometimes trying to create verbal connection with someone and you feel it's just not working?
Many of us coming to Tango are introverted. We need to make an extra effort to veer our attention away from our worry about whether or not we are being liked and attempt to be truly curious about the people around us. To be truly curious about those around us, we might consider these questions: What would we ask each person we interact with? How would we listen to this person? What kind of attention would we feel compelled to give this person?
Being curious about another person is often the result of a conscious decision we make to be curious.
Instead of inwardly bemoaning, why don't you want to dance with me… we might instead choose a more proactive attitude and engage this dancer in the following hypothetical dialogue to illuminate a possible answer to this question.
A: Hey (name), how is it going?
B: Good, thank you, how about you?
A: Thank you for asking; I am very curious.
B: Really, about what?
A: About other people's experiences in dancing.
B: Oh wow, that is an intriguing thing to be curious about. What specifically are you looking to find out?
A: Well, when I am observing you dancing with (name), I see you smiling and being happy.
B: Yes, indeed.
A: What is it that you like about dancing with (name)? Would you mind sharing a little about that?
B: Oh sure, it is the way she/he holds me, the way she/he invites me to dance, the way she/he pays attention to me when we are dancing, and the way she/he hears the music and transfers it into our dancing and inspires me to hear it through her/his ears.
A: Oh wow, lots of things.
B: Yes, indeed.
A: What about the way she/he uses her/his embrace?
B: It is like this and like that, which makes me feel riveted.
A: Wow, that sounds and feels nice; thank you for showing me. How would I have to use my embrace to make someone feel that happy? Do you have any suggestions?
B: Oh sure, let's take the embrace. So what (name) does is that she/he puts her/his hand over here, the other hand over there, and then she/he does this…
A: So, you think if I would do more of this and that like (name) does with you, I could make more girls/guys here happy?
B: Yes, I bet. But there are all the other parts as well. And yes, this is a first step.
A: Wow, thank you (name) this was really helpful; I had no idea. I am really grateful that you took the time to share with me. I'll go and practice that now with someone.
B: You are very welcome. Ask me another time again about what you'd like to know. It is good to be surrounded by curious people.
Instead of asking why don't you want to dance with me, we went directly via curiosity into research mode. This way, we learned one aspect of how a potential dance partner would like to dance with us at some point.
It is important now not to ask him/her to dance via words at this point.
Why not?
We need to get used to being humble and operate from the premise of "enough" and leave behind the feeling of loneliness and the need for approval. Let's thrive to be empowered beings by focusing on giving first - in this case we give by being genuinely curious about someone else's experience, and that will extend from this situation and this dance into our lives "out there."
We must accept the gift she/he just gave us without expecting her/him to give us more. Unless she/he offers it, of course. But let's not expect it and even resist hoping for it. Simply thank her/ him and leave peacefully.
Part two:
We will look at what we can do when communication went wrong.


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Sorry I've been dreadful about posting and responding to comments recently.
Here are some photos of the countryside of Hualien from the vantage point of a tour bus full of children…
Many of the riverbeds in Taiwan are dry as this one is. Often the water is diverted into rice paddies.
There tend to be a lot of tour buses that frequent Hualien.
It's a good thing I never had to drive around Hualien– the clouds and mountains are far too distracting. I'd never figure out proper directions.
The lamppost looks like an odd sort of tree…
Sitting on the bus, watching the scenery flow past the windows, I relaxed with the view of all that green and blue. My kids and I all ended up dozing off at some point or another. The nice thing about a bus is that I didn't feel compelled to count heads every five minutes to make sure that I hadn't lost any children on our field trip!


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Posted by Allyson McDuffie, Google SketchUp Education Program Development
I'm pleased to announce the launch of the Google 2008 International Model Your Campus Competition! We're back with another opportunity for you to show off your 3D modeling skills -- and this time students around the world can compete. This spring, you (and your presumably equally artistic friends) can honor your home turf and hone your 3D design skills by entering Google SketchUp's 2008 International Model Your Campus Competition.
Simply model your school's campus buildings in Google SketchUp, geo-reference them in Google Earth and submit them by uploading to the Google 3D Warehouse. You may enter this competition if you're a student at a higher education institution almost anywhere in the world. Team up with other students, or take the project on yourself.
The winners will earn everlasting online glory, and will each receive an Apple iPod Touch, a Nintendo Wii Console, and a Google t-shirt and hat. Our panel of judges include Ken Tse, from HKS Architects, Susan Koenings, from Callison Architecture, and Jeff Winston, from Winston Associates.
Entries are due by June 1st, 2008. Check out what last year's winners modeled to get inspired, then visit the competition website to register. The image at the top of this post shows work done by members of last year's Dartmouth College team, who were among the winners of the 2007 competition. Good luck and happy modeling.
Calling all Supermodel(er)s
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 11:54 AM
Posted by Allyson McDuffie, Google SketchUp Education Program Development
12 comments :
- Phil said...
Nice one, I'll be sure to enter my uni!
- February 12, 2008 at 11:50 AM
- Otto said...
Let's see ... so, you mean to say that anyone who enters can win a $300 iPod Touch for, gosh, well; maybe a little more than $300 worth of time and effort? Where do I sign up!
- February 14, 2008 at 5:40 PM
- Anonymous said...
Well, if Sketchup would run on any of my systems, I might give it a shot. Since it still doesn't support Linux, I still can't run it.
- February 21, 2008 at 8:19 PM
- Anonymous said...
Considering the market value to have such a model created, it's a complete giveaway to google at the modelers expense. It sure is a clever way to solicit free services from mainly college students. Hey Google, why don't you just pay for 3D modeling services.
- March 6, 2008 at 12:56 PM
- Chris said...
Come on! Lighten up you guys! If you think the time invested into making the model is not worth it, then just don't enter the damn competition. I can never figure out people who want to complain about something that is optional and whine that it isn't a fair deal. If you don't like it, don't do it. Jeez.
Having said that, I think it is a wonderful opportunity to give students an authentic, real world task to do, that will give them worthwhile understandings of math, geometry, measurement, design, etc, and the opportunity to do something that many of them would willingly do in their spare time anyway. The prize is just a bonus if they win something.
You know, sometimes it's worth doing things just for the intellectual challenge of doing them, even if the financial return is not apparent. I would venture to say that any student who enters this, learns a lot in the process, and applies it other areas of their life will get way more than $330 worth of value out of it in the longer term.
- March 8, 2008 at 5:18 PM
- samo72 said...
If u need to combine linux and Sketchup, i would recommend you to buy Apple. It's core is UNIX based (i think FreeBSD) and can surelly run loads of linux aplications. I know that buying Apple just to be able to run Sketchup is bit dramatic, but this computers rox in so many other ways that spending some extra $ pays back to sattisfied user ;)
- March 9, 2008 at 8:34 PM
- samo72 said...
Man, i can't agree with you more. Some people just don't understand meaning of collective power :p
- March 9, 2008 at 8:39 PM
- Anonymous said...
I was a member of the University of Minnesota team that competed last year. Seven of us worked for 10 days, and were fortunate enough to be one of the winning teams. We did it as a part of a May Term class, and most of us had experience with SketchUp. Several of the other teams had little experience and had no incentive to put in the effort, but they did. Google was treated us all wonderfully, truly a first class bunch of people!
- March 10, 2008 at 2:46 PM
- Anonymous said...
- March 12, 2008 at 11:10 PM
- Will said...
I love the idea and I am pushing my university to endorse the competition. I think there should be another level to it though so that the modelers can mark each classroom and building in a searchable way. This would be great for new students who could search for the locatoin of their next class and have it pop up in 3D. I think this would have to be a new feature built into SketchUP. I wonder how hard this would be?
- April 22, 2008 at 9:24 AM
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For two more weeks I will continue to pose a series of questions, exercises and thought starters aimed at helping you, or someone you love to get over it and to start getting to work on something productive.
Please share your thoughts. I'd love to hear how you're doing. Now let's get into Day 7, "Don't Blame It On Burnout When You're The Arsonist"
You may think you're burnt out, but don't blame it on burnout when you're the arsonist! When you moan and groan to the people who are putting up with you and all your crap and say you're feeling burnt out, it ticks them off because it's a load of garbage. As a human being you are capable of sustaining a lot of real pain and hardship.
You're blessed with a brain that has the capacity to solve almost any problem set before it. You are just being lazy. You don't want to hear it but at its core it's true.
Sure it's hard. It's like a bowl of leftover food you come across in the refrigerator. Maybe you don't like what you see, but you need to do something with it. You've got choices.
- You can try to change it into something more palatable.
- You can choose to ignore it … for a little while anyway.
- Or you can choose to get rid of it. Move on and find something else.
The same applies to you and your job.
Which do you choose?
Maybe you're frustrated. Sometimes it's hard to get motivated to do anything. Some believe people are intrinsically motivated by one or more of three things.
- Personal growth and development,
- Enhancing an important relationship,
- or Working on something bigger than ourselves and leaving a legacy.
What motivates you?
If you need to get better control of your attitude, surrounding yourself with positive people is an obvious start. Each morning it's up to you. You can wake up, drag yourself out of bed, look out the window and say, "Good Lord, it's morning" or you can hop up, take a deep breath and say, "Good morning Lord."
Next up: "Making a Positive Difference"
Share your comments, progress or tips on the blog, on the Karl Bimshas Consulting page on Facebook or on Twitter using the #whiner21 tag.


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Category: Nim's Island News Posted by: stagewomanjen 'Nim's Island" promises the viewer a fantastical, imaginative romp with a precocious little girl on her own enchanted island. Can it deliver on what it advertises? And even if it can, will that be enough?
'Nim's Island' could do without split stories
Article Date: August 7, 2008 | Publication: The Gainesville Sun | Author: Nate Hensley
Source: http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080807/COLUMNISTS/649362735/-1/entertainment&title=_Nim_s_Island__could_do_without_split_stories
Magical, dangerous, outlandish islands are fairly common in the movies. And I'm not even counting the ones without monsters and human-like animals. Sorry, Treasure Island and Gilligan's Island, you'll have to wait your turn. And in a cinematic sea so chock full of isles, does "Nim's" really stand out?
The answer, in a nutshell, is "no."
Abigail Breslin (she who was so winning in "Little Miss Sunshine") stars as Nim, who lives on a far-flung island with her scientist father (Gerard Butler). Nim spends her days with super-smart animals, including a dancing sea lion, a devoted lizard and a very helpful pelican. During a massive storm, dad gets lost at sea, and Nim is left to fend for herself.
Halfway around the world, Jodie Foster plays a shut-in who is the author of a series of famous adventure novels. The star of those books is a hero to Nim (and is also played by Butler). He appears to Foster as a life coach - he may be a figment of her imagination, but a troubling scene indicates he is actually a Tyler-Durden-style split personality. When Nim contacts her for help, she tries to overcome her fears and rush to the island.
The movie is cut into segments; of Foster heading to the island, of Butler trying to get home and of Nim's adventures. I will not go into detail about Nim's story, because the movie has so few surprises in it that I don't want to squash whatever little fun it has to offer. Suffice to say, these are the most fun parts of the movie. Foster tries gamely, but her character is only a distraction from the star of the movie. It is "Nim's Island" after all, not "the neurotic grown-up waiting at the airport to go to Nim's Island" Thus, instead of having three good actors all working together, there are three different stories, and two of them aren't very interesting.
"Nim's Island" isn't so much magical and enchanted as just earth-friendly. That all the animals are so smart isn't because of Disney magic, just because Nim is so in tune with the island. This is all well and good, but the movie pushes it a little too far at times, like when Nim finds a candy wrapper and picks it up mournfully. It made me flash back to the old public service announcements with the American Indian crying over litter.
"Nim's Island" isn't a bad movie, just disappointingly average. It might provide a decent way to kill time, but it doesn't have anything new or substantive to offer a movie fan.
But there are a lot of really great islands out there to be explored. Here are ten different islands you should visit before checking out "Nim's Island"
Category: Nim's Island News
Posted by: stagewomanjen
'Nim's Island" promises the viewer a fantastical, imaginative romp with a precocious little girl on her own enchanted island. Can it deliver on what it advertises? And even if it can, will that be enough?


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I always do this: I have grand expectations about how much work I can actually get done in any given amount of time. This week marks the end of one of our coding milestones at work, and once again I find myself a long way from the fnish line. I got in at 8:30 on Monday morning, and stayed until midnight Tuesday night. It's now Wednesday, at 2:00am, and here I am, plunking away. I hadn't intended to make this another all-nighter, but the 9:00 spec review may require it.
There are some funny things that fall out of your head when you're really tired. Sometimes the world sways a bit. Around four am on Tuesday morning I spent about 45 minutes trying to fix a bug only to realize that the bug wasn't there at all -- I was misreading the test baselines.
Not too long ago I realized something: sleep matters. I don't generally get a lot of sleep, and except for extereme situations of sleep deprivation I never thought it affected my performance too much. Then, Halo was released. I normally really suck at Halo and I receive a great thumping from my co-workers whenever I play. But, I find that if I play Halo after being well-rested I can actually keep up with pack. Sometimes the pack is actually quite far behind, little more than a bloody pile of corpses. The scary realization for me was that if a good night's sleep affects my twich kill-skillz this much, what else an I missing out on?
Obviously learned my lesson...2:00am...debugging code.


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Hey everyone!
It's definitely been awhile since I've posted here. I rarely look at this site anymore if I'm being honest. I think my nightmare is slowly but surely coming to an end. I can function quite well at the moment and despite the fact that I'm not back to normal I have made huge progress from the broken individual that I used to be. I couldn't feel anything, I had no libido, I had no morning erections for years and years. I was stressed constantly and I had severe severe insomnia. I was a complete wreck.
My interpretation of whatever this is has evolved over the years and I am starting to believe this is a result of extreme stress and or trauma, and I know there are others with conflicting opinions. However, I feel like I should mention what has indeed worked for me.
When I came off luvox about 9 years ago, I woke up one day and my entire life was different. The world and myself had no meaning anymore. You could say that my very soul had disappeared. For nearly a decade I lived this live that actually got progressively worse and not better. I went through all the therapies and all the things everyone mentioned to try and make myself better. It wasn't until I ended up in prison for a few days because I was literally going crazy. I was completely suicidal, and drained of all the energy I had to fight at this point. I had literally ordered euthanasia drugs from china to finally end this nightmare, but I still had a couple choices.
I know many of you won't like what I did, but truthfully it was either this or die or possibly go back to prison (this story is irrelevant). I tried a bunch of different drugs because that's all these idiot doctors and psychiatrists know how to do, that is why we are all in this situation. I took one after another terrified about the effects despite being already completely fucked up. I would start one drug for a week and then stop it because the terror was real. My family doctor is actually a really cool guy and he literally begged me to take something. He didn't want me to die and well I didn't want to die either. I just wanted my fucking life back. So he wrote the prescription for the 100mg luvox. The same pill I started taking when I was about 16.
This is where things get a little bit interesting. Within a few days the racing thoughts started to calm down, I was finally able to sleep relatively well for it had been so many years since I felt rested. My mind and body just started to slowly relax. I still had all the other issues we talked about here with libido and depression and whatnot, but this small improvement gave me hope. We all need fucking hope around here. So, I continued to take the pills. I said if it makes my life easier while I figured out the rest of these issues than why not? At the same time I started seeing a therapist who dealt specifically with trauma related issues. I laughed at them when they even mentioned the idea of trauma. They couldn't be serious could they?
So here I am now on this spiritual and self love journey to heal myself. The improvements that I've seen are more emotional range, morning erections fairly consistent, I can enjoy things more, I can take care of myself and I am kicking ass at work etc. I'm starting to notice women a lot more and I have even gotten excited about some things from time to time. My hair actually started to grow back thicker as well. I don't like that I am back on these drugs either and I'm not sure if I ever will get off them, but thats a problem for the future.
I know a lot of what all of you are going through, the panic and the stress and the racing thoughts and the hopelessness and the sad part of it all is that everyone you go to for help doesn't really seem to listen. We all trusted a system or a professional to help make us better and here we are worse off than what we were before. I think what has happened is the nervous system in our body has been kicked into overdrive and the constant stress is just breaking us down.
When I dug deep down into my own self I realized there was a broken man there before I even began to take these pills. Their purpose in my mind is to take the edge off or just numb us out, however the body itself can do the same thing. I wouldn't be surprised if the people on this forum have a lot of their own trauma that they don't even realize how much it contributes to this situation. I started reading up on the various chakras, somatic psychotherapy, complex post traumatic stress disorder and all of it just seemed to click. I know this sounds cheesy but I absolutely did not love myself at all and now I am working on it. Breathe deeply, be aware of the sensations of your body and allow all the thoughts to flow through you.
Your body loves you so much and I think it is trying to protect you from all the hurt you've had in your life. That's why you took these pills in the first place, whether it be depression, anxiety or OCD.
I would like to provide you one example that perhaps might make you think. Like I mentioned I was completely suicidal, nearly emotionless, chronically sleep deprived and ready to die, yet I was still trying desperately to fix myself. I was out riding my bike, which was an extremely difficult thing to do. I did it because I wanted to feel the happiness the riding my bike used to give me, but I knew deep down that wouldn't happen anyway. I set out on my bike expecting to riding for a couple hours. About 5kms into my bike ride, the rusted chain just snapped. The failure of the chain was the perfect metaphor for my life. The man and the chain we worn down to the point of breaking. I started walking my bike back to my moms place, completely fucking defeated and just done with everything. I wanted to fucking die so bad. I kept walking and along the road I saw a church. At this point I had nothing left. Nothing. I said screw it and went in. I just sat down on the pew and waited. I had no idea why I was there. Then some people came up and started talking to me. I just told them how bad my life had been...and they listened. I bawled my fucking eyes out. This complete stranger actually listened to me and she cared. I was so embarrassed to be crying but I couldn't stop. All this shit just came pouring out of me. Maybe I can feel things after all. Maybe I really am just so traumatized that I don't want to feel at all anymore.
From reading about trauma and whatnot, the only conclusion I can draw from that event was that the church and those people made me feel safe and cared about.
My life was complete shit for 30 years. My parents are trash and I hated myself. I'm working on changing the latter.
Edit: I also dream all the time now. Vividly.


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Dream Barn and Indoor Arena
Follow Debbie's story of how she and her husband Mike built their long awaited 12-stall barn and riding arena. We hope that this will not only give you tips for your barn, but also help anyone that is thinking of the building process!
There has been significant growth in the equine industry. More and more horse enthusiasts are purchasing horses and building facilities on their property. There are so many variables when it comes to building a barn, fencing in pastures and creating a safer and more comfortable environment for our horses. Because few of us are engineers and construction professionals, creating that environment can be very challenging. Mike and Debbie Disbrow, owners of RAMM Horse Fencing and Stalls, built their barn based on balancing a busy work schedule and wanting to have ease of caring for their horses. While no two barns are alike, we hope that the lessons they have learned will benefit other horse owners and provide some valuable ideas. Read on for their story.
When the Disbrow family moved to their first farm, it already had a 12-stall barn and 55' x 120' indoor riding arena. "This was perfect for us because it allowed enough space to keep our own horses, take a few boarding horses and give lessons," said Debbie. As time went on they wanted to put on clinics and demonstrations instead of giving lessons and boarding. While the 55' x 120' arena was great for riding alone or with 2 or 3 youth riders, it was not large enough for a demonstration or clinic with more riders. They had not intended on moving, but a piece of property became available and they sold their farm.
The wide span barn at the family's new location was originally used for storing equipment. This was a problem because they needed it to house horses. "Because it had a concrete floor and we knew it would only be a temporary barn, we chose six of the RAMM Portable-Panel horse stalls,' said Debbie. "This was a great choice because we were able to put up the stalls without posts, and we had a strong system while we decided what direction to take with our new barn. These stalls were a perfect fit for the wide span barn, and they held the horses with all the durability we expected."
Options were included with these stalls, and Debbie chose the swing-out bucket door, along with swing out feed doors with hay and grain feeders. This made feeding easier for barn help when the family was not available to feed. They also had insulated water buckets, which eliminated ice, a big time saver during the winter months. V-doors on the stall fronts allowed the horses to socialize, and choosing grilled partitions provided better ventilation in the barn.
Three-quarter inch, non-skid, corrugated RAMM stall mats and bedding with shavings made the concrete floor easier on the horses' legs. To give the horses better footing in the isle, they laid down stall mats there as well. Because smooth concrete can be slippery, especially if a horse is spooked, this gave added safety when leading horses in and out of the barn.
"Due to the height of the building the lighting was not ideal, but it was adequate," says Debbie. Windows helped, but they had to install grillwork over them to protect the horses. The lighting and lack of aisles in the barn also made ferrier and veterinarian work more difficult. The points of entry were one walk-through door and one large, overhead door. While the overhead door allowed for more light and ventilation, it had to be closed during inclement weather because there was no overhang.
The lack of a tack room meant more time had to be spent on tack maintenance. Humid and cold conditions in the wide-open area increased the chance of mildew and meant more dust. "We also had some concern about not having tack in a confined area. In addition to keeping our horses and tack in the barn, it was also used for storing my husband's equipment. Of course, every time I went to the barn to ride, he would be busy working on the equipment."
While the current barn was a safe home for their horses, they knew they were in need of a different facility. "After having horses for over 40 years, we were ready to take all of the good qualities from our current and previous facilities and combine them into a new one." New acreage allowed for more room to expand the barn, and they were also able to have larger pastures. After settling in and fencing off pastures, they began planning for a new 38' x 136' 12-stall barn and 76' x 256' indoor arena.
Phase One: Putting Ideas on Paper
After getting settled in on their new farm, Debbie and Mike began to plan their new facility. Debbie's comment, "It was a challenge for us, because I am the horse enthusiast and he is the business man!" This project would be different than other barn plans in the past. "At our ages, we are now able to do some of the things we've dreamed about doing, but we still need to keep costs in mind. Also, we needed to compromise on what I felt were my expectations, vs. what would fit into our budget."
By each one focusing on their strengths, they were able to work together and design barn that not only housed the horses but was a place to relax after a long work day. "I knew what I wanted for our horses, and my husband knew about material, contractors and how to set up a budget." The first step was to decide current and future uses for their facility. They knew they wanted to host more clinics and demonstrations, but they also wanted the barn to be a place everyone in the family could enjoy.
"We started jotting down ideas, and came up with clinics, demonstrations and personal use as our primary objectives. I also wanted an arena that could accommodate almost any discipline of rider, as I'm involved." Debbie made a list of her requirements for the new facility. "It started out pretty basic. The list included things like 12 stalls, a viewing area, a grooming and wash area, a tack room and an indoor arena."
In order to make the new barn a place the whole family could enjoy, Debbie and Mike added a wrap around porch to that list. They researched stall and watering systems, and spoke with several contractors. Then came the task of drawing out ideas. "I know we went through at least two legal note pads of drawings, sketches and lists that ended up in a stack or crumpled up in the wastebasket. Mike worked on the layout of the barn, arena and viewing area for over a year, until finally he was satisfied. I was thrilled to see that we were almost at the place where we could take our drawings to the contractor and make plans! I could visualize the layout, but not the size. That would come later."
Mike worked up a budget for the project, and the two of them made some more rough sketches and measurements together. Then, the contractors were able to show the couple some exact measurements and blue prints. The contractors told the couple that the expansive wood trusses that Debbie wanted for the ceiling were more economical at 76 ft, rather than a standard 80' arena width. "We both wanted trusses that did not compromise the structure with metal beams that protruded into the base of the arena so we chose the material we wanted, with a slightly smaller arena."
Debbie had originally envisioned wood ceilings for the stall area of the barn. Mike thought metal would be better and brighter. In the end, they choose wood, for the look and the warmth that it added to the barn. Both Mike and Debbie wanted a cobblestone aisle in the barn. The couple knew it would be a splurge, but they learned that rolled, ruff surface,- sprayed concrete would mean less expense and maintenance than other options.
"We decided the stalls were going to be 12' x 12', the arena would be 76' x 256', the viewing area would be 76' x 48' and the tack room would be 12' x 30'. We could have a grooming and wash area-each measuring 10' x 12'."
Once the couple had measurements, blue prints and a budget, it was time for them to choose their contractor. They asked for references and contacted previous customers. "My main concerns were finding someone we would be comfortable working with and someone who would do a great job," she added. The couple made their final decision on the contractor after seeing work the company had done. "We felt confidant that the structure would be built with quality materials, and that the details would not be overlooked."
Phase Two: The Interior and Stalls
"It's long been a dream of mine to have 'designer' stalls in my barn. So when we began planning our 'dream barn,' I definitely had something in mind," After researching many options, they decided RAMM's Nobleman stalls best fit the criteria for their horses and their expectations. Even though ascetics were a major factor when choosing, Debbie also knew that the stalls needed to be strong and durable. "We were very happy with the safety features and the strength of our Portable/Panel horse stalls from RAMM, and that influenced our decision to choose their Nobleman stalls."
"We liked the details that the Portable stalls provided for our horses such as the flat bar at the bottom of the door that horses didn't trip over, the option of a swing out feed door, and the water bucket door." Other stalls they researched looked good, but Debbie and Mike saw products on the market that they didn't like, such as lower gauge steel construction, or doors that had nothing on the bottom to keep them from swinging outward. "We wanted the best features for our permanent stalls, only with more style than the portables. With the Nobleman, we got it!" They are everything I have been dreaming of; beautiful and functional. I really like that the bottom of the doorway does not have a raised bar across it. The bottom of the door is a 'free span' opening with nothing to trip over. These doors glide open, and the door does not push out at the bottom. The latching system is strong and easy to use, keeping my horses in their stalls!"
To add to the look they wanted, Debbie and Mike decided to add finial brass cap tops to the stall posts. "We will have clinics and possibly some horses for sale in the future. These extra options will set the mood and hopefully be remembered and set us apart from other barns. Of course our goal is to have a safe haven for any horses or riders that are here, as well. This has been a barn that we have waited to do for a long time. It is a very special project for us."
Debbie was also concerned about functionality in the barn at feeding time. She said she still likes the ease of the feed door, and the corner feeder on the door. "When we travel, our horses have to be fed by extra help that may not have been to our barn before. I feel more comfortable with the turn-out feeders because they don't have to go into the stall and the horses can't put their heads out of the opening. I also like this feature if smaller children are in the barn. It's just a preference that makes me more comfortable with feedings. I also like the hard plastic feeders, they seem to hold up really well with my horses."
Debbie and Mike had different views on waterers. But, they both agreed that each stall would have an automatic waterer, as would each of the four pastures used for turnout. "Mike was really good at finding out what waterers we should use. We wanted to be sure that none of the lines would freeze in our cold winters. We choose waterers that had over four times the insulation found in other models." Mike also wanted to be sure and run each water line separately to the stalls. That way, they're protected in the event that something happens with the line. He included "We have a separate shut off for each stall and outside waterer. I like watering units that are completely covered in the stall. No lines or parts exposed. In the pastures, we used one single unit waterer, then used a two-sided water dish in-between our other two pastures," Their fencing was modified on the bottom two rails to allow the waterer to be "shared" by the two pastures. It works out really well.
Additionally, we will be adding sheds to the pastures, since we are in a windy area and don't have many trees in the pastures. Our horses love to be out in pasture. Most of the time with their tails turned to the wind," Debbie smiled. On those occasions when inclement weather comes and the couple isn't home, the horses can use the sheds for shelter.
Phase 3: Dutch Doors and Arena Footing
The ground at the barn is clay and was tamped down before stall mats were added. ThuroBed mattress systems were chosen for each stall. The system consists of a rubber-filled mattress with a wall-to-wall top cover. "We knew we wanted stall mats of some kind, because of the increased comfort and savings on bedding," according to Mike equine industry. "A good floor can make your horse happier and healthier, and I really liked the fact that the ThuroBed's are treated with an antibacterial agent. Urine can't seep through the top cover, and it will be a great support system for our older horses as well as our young ones!"
Debbie has over 45 years experience with horses and equine-related businesses. She has owned, trained, boarded horses and run stables at various times in her career. She is a certified fence installer, has given balanced riding lessons, and has shown horses in Western, Western Pleasure, Trail, English, Hunter/Jumper, Fox Hunting, Hunter Trials, Dressage and driving classes. Debbie has been involved in foaling, and just about every aspect of horse ownership possible, and she welcomes your questions and comments. If you are interested in using any articles by Debbie, please send her an email.


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Two USP students Annina Zhang (Economics + USP, Class of 2021) and Isabella Tan (Law + USP, Class of 2021) were commended for their outstanding performances with Honorable Mentions at this year's Princeton Diplomatic Invitational (PDI) at Princeton University, USA.
Held from 9-11 Feb 2018, ten USP students participated in PDI, a flagship programme of the International Relations Council at Princeton University. The programme simulates real world diplomatic interactions and student delegates from top universities around the world work closely to influence and make policy decisions. The programme takes its idea from the crisis simulation session commonly found in Model United Nations activities, and its conferences are highly interactive, competitive and innovative.
Annina received the Honorable Mention for having a clear purpose when she spoke and for picking up on details often missed by other committee members. She credits this to her USP seniors who organised comprehensive training sessions to prepare the new delegates for the programme. She shared, "These sessions really gave us a good sensing of what to expect and equipped us with the skills necessary for PDI. The primer session hosted by Dr Quek Ser Hwee also gave us a good contextual background which proved really useful the conference itself. The USP team [USP delegates] were also very encouraging towards one another. It is really through the support of various parties that something which seemed so new and intimidating turned out to be an exciting and rewarding experience."
For Isabella, PDI was a truly novel experience for her. "It's not like any run-of-the-mill MUN [Model United Nations] you might have attended. Its distinctive flavour of creativity sets you up for more than just a revision of your history syllabus or a debate. At its core, PDI is a game of chess – beating the challenge is all about strategy (and acting to impress or intimidate)," she expressed.
We are proud of Annina and Isabella, as well as the entire USP team that represented Singapore and NUS.


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Can you believe it is nearly the end of 2016? Gah! I feel like I only just recovered from last Christmas. We are getting ready to take a well-deserved blog break over the holidays, so have prepared a round up of our top posts over the last year for your reading pleasure! Bookmark this post to read later on the beach, in a hammock, or on the couch over a glass of eggnog and the shortbread biscuits meant for Santa.
Small town creative: how to live, work and create in a regional area
By Jasmine Mansbridge
I am writing this blog post while also preparing for a trip from my hometown in Hamilton, Victoria, to Sydney. So it really is a good time for me to think about what is means to be a creative person living outside of the city and how I have gone about finding and generating creative work opportunities.
How to succeed as a multi-passionate creative
By Bec Mackey
Do you find yourself pulled in different directions by your work and your creative projects? Are you easily distracted by a new idea or flash of inspiration, only to abandon it again shortly afterwards? Or maybe you're trying to juggle working and paying the bills with a creative side project, and finding it hard to manage both at the same time. You may beat yourself up for being fickle, unable to commit, or to make a clear decision. But despite what we're told by society, not everyone is built to have just one linear career path, and being easily distracted isn't necessarily a bad sign. If any of the above resonates with you, it may just be that you are multi-passionate.
Branding basics: Define your brand
What is a brand? A brand is more than just a logo. A brand is who you are.
There are five fundamentals that form a brand. One cannot exist without the other, and for a brand to be successful, the fundamentals must work together to communicate everything you think, say and do.
Project planning 101
By Jes Egan
Being organised is a skill. It's something that you can learn and refine but it doesn't always come naturally. I have always been an organiser since a very young age. Today in my day job, that is exactly what I do. I plan and manage projects from start to finish and all that stuff in between. You may be lucky enough to have a specialist around you who will do this, or like many small creative businesses have to become a bit of a jack of all trades and apply this skill to what you are doing. Here are a few of my tips to help plan away.
How to quit your day job
By Emma Clark Gratton
You've been working on a creative side gig alongside your main job for a while now. You've got a few regular clients, are making money and are in demand. Most of all, it's so fun and rewarding that you spend all your lunch breaks and evenings working on your 'hobby'. If this sounds like you, it might be time to take a leap and pursue your creative project full time.
Read more...
Creative blues: five common fears and how to beat them
By Emma Clark Gratton
Working for yourself or passionately following a creative project requires a level of mental toughness and self-confidence that is hard to maintain. Dealing with rejection, financial challenges, working long hours with just yourself as taskmaster… all these things can build up until you are having an existential crisis before your morning coffee.


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With our wedding only 6 months away I had to send out our Save the Dates this past week. If the next 6 months are anything like the past year, it will go by uber fast! Since our wedding has a southern vintage vibe I wanted our STDs to reflect this as well since they are said to set the tone of your wedding. After agonizing over this Etsy designer and that Etsy designer for months I finally found a STD that I loved (Etsy has become my most LOVED resource for all party planning….if you aren't on board with it yet then you should be!) After I tweaked it all a little and collected everything I needed, I got to work and gave them a personal touch. First, I cut the edges of the original cardstock…..
Next I got my heavier, cream colored cardstock that I ordered from Bella Rose Craft to use as a backing for a sturdier overall piece. With a little rubber cement and time they were starting to come together.
Finally, I stuffed the envelopes I ordered here and they were ready to be addressed and mailed out!
Such an easy and fun project!
Helpful Hint: If you ever use rubber cement ALWAYS use a rubber cement eraser! I discovered this handy little crafting tool a few years back in one of my Graphic Design classes and IT.IS.AMAZING. Trust me, you will not be disappointed!


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Every now and again we have to update all our accounts which are paid by credit card (which is almost all of them). For some reason only Sky and WxC require a form to be posted to them (according to their web site, which may be outdated?), everyone else is happy to accept customers to change it themselves on-line. AFAIK it is (or maybe used to be) actually required to get a signature on paper, but just wondering if WxC wants to comment/confirm or maybe consider changing?
Even if you can phone in with the details, I'd much rather prefer to just log into my account and change it myself. Much easier than getting people to decipher my strong Afrikaans accent ;-). I'd even fax it, not that I own one.
(Also note that when printing the authority form at 1:1 the blocks are far too small for writing numbers in.)


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Suitable for work and play, this Manon Baptiste dress will instantly give your look a feminine edge. The piece is made from easy-care, stretch jersey and has loose shaping for a relaxed fit. The cropped sleeves with ruffle trim complete the pared-back elegant aesthetic.
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Is there Really Shame In Killing The Game? Lessons from Amy Schumer
In December, Amy Schumer was announced as the iconic title character of the upcoming live-action film Barbie, and we couldn't have been more excited. But instead of praise for landing the role, Schumer was berated with fat shaming and verbal abuse. Not giving in, Schumer took to Instagram to let her haters know she was in no way phased by their insults. "Is it fat shaming if you know you're not fat and have zero shame in your game? I don't think so," the actress wrote under a posted image of herself in a bathing suit. "Where's the shame?," she continued. "It's not there. It's an illusion."
Many women feel shame everyday. Whether is in the workplace, at home, or in our own minds, shame can take over at any time. It is shame that tells us we aren't thin enough, smart enough, rich enough; that tells us we are not worthy; that holds us back from the world, from presenting ourselves and owning our successes. Shame makes us feel powerless: we fear it. But is shame, like Amy says, an illusion? Can you really be shamed if you're not ashamed of yourself to begin with?
Shame is a social construct, a tool that one can use to control people, especially women. Women are seen as easy targets, as they are often wrongly perceived as being meek creatures. But, using Schumer as an example, women are strong, and stronger than you may think. Here are 3 ways to help break down the illusion of shame and overcome the fear of living powerfully.
It's Not Me, It's You (Because Internet Trolls, and Haters, Are Real)
"Haters gonna hate, hate, hate," sings Taylor Swift in "Shake It Off." We've heard the song a million times, and, though we may want to shake it off, the lyric holds true. There are people out there who feed off the pain of others. Sometimes they are anonymous and sometimes they are from real life, but the question remains: How do we combat these haters? We have to learn to recognize them for who they are. "My deepest sympathy goes out to the trolls who are in more pain than we will ever understand," wrote Amy in her Instagram comeback. It may seem counterintuitive, but most people who deal out hate likely hate themselves, and to deafen their blows, we need to remember that. When we see haters for who they are, we can realize that their barbs aren't truly aimed at us, and we shouldn't take them personally.
You are Enough
What do we need to do in the face of shame? We need to accept ourselves. When we think we aren't good enough, we are wasting energy that could be put toward strengthening ourselves and our goals. We need to tell ourselves that enough is enough. "When I look in the mirror I know who I am," wrote Amy. "I'm a great friend, sister, daughter and girlfriend." When we accept who we are, shame is more unlikely to touch us.
Sidenote: Let's be honest, accepting ourselves is eff-ing difficult. It's a process that can take time and support from others. If you're having a hard time seeing yourself for who you are, call a friend! Ask for help! Low self-esteem can be hard to battle, but it's a battle everyone needs to wage.
Know Your Bragging Rights
Take a look at your accomplishments, both personal and in your career. Make a list. Odds are the list isn't empty. To help erase shame, we need to take those accomplishments and celebrate them-- everyday. We have to be proud of ourselves. Being proud of ourselves boosts morale and confidence. When we remember all that we have done, we strengthen our emotional core and are more likely to deflect any harm sent our way. We have to fight for ourselves, says Amy. Knowing our worth makes all the difference. And don't be shy to share your achievements with others. Own your success.
Shame is running rampant. Amy wrote in her post that our current mode of shaming "let's you know something's wrong with our culture and we all need to work together to change it." As women, we, more now than ever, need to support each other and lift each other up. We cannot let trolls determine the level of ownership over our lives, ourselves, or our accomplishments. "If I say I'm beautiful, I say if I'm strong," posted Amy, "You will not determine my story. I will."


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Leadership NZ facilitated the leadership development part of the Teach for All global leadership hui. The global conference, which was held in Auckland, was inspired by the Maori proverb "Hoeangatahitia ki ko atu," or "Paddling together takes us further together." The conference was followed by a leadership development hui held in Waitangi and involved the CEOs from each of the organisations in the global network. The programme was facilitated by Louise Marra (Programme Director, Leadership NZ) and Lucia Die Gil and involved a range of deepening activities.
CEO of the global network, Wendy Kopp, made this comment on the leadership hui: "We immersed ourselves in Maori leadership principles which have to do with centering ourselves in our inner spirit, in love, and connecting with others from that place. Despite the pressure of this mission and work, we found the space to be truly present, reflective and engaged. I felt profoundly lucky to be led by the outstanding New Zealand facilitators and surrounded by such beauty and by the extraordinary collection of CEOs who've been drawn to this work."
Below, as part of the leadership retreat, the global CEs went adventuring on a waka to learn in reality how to paddle together.


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When monitoring high value/high target cargo in transit, the ST 24/7 Command Center will monitor for exceptions to the following recommended protocols and report any deviations to allow the company to mitigate any increased risks.
· Upon departing from origin, a shipment should transit a minimum of 200 miles before making its first stop.
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On June 1, 2017 Search & Rescue K9 Redden was found struck by a vehicle and killed, ending his search career much too soon. To honor his memory, the K9 Redden Memorial Disaster Dog Training Scholarship was created to support Search & Rescue K9 Teams and their important training. This scholarship will provide opportunities for K9 Teams to participate in essential travel trainings away from their home training site. This blog is the second is a series helping our supporters understand the importance of this type of training.
You know how it is when you wake up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water. You stumble out of bed, down the hall, around the kitchen table, get a glass out of the cabinet, and fill it with water. All while half asleep and without turning on the light switch. You don't run into corners, kick the leg of the table, or trip and fall. You actually could do this in your sleep. Most nights you do. But what happens when you are traveling and you wake up in an unfamiliar hotel room? You stumble over a suitcase, don't know where the plastic cups are, and really need to turn on the light but you can't find the light switch.
That's the difference for a handler between training at home and training at a new site.
When training at home, all your gear is nicely organized and kept in your own personal vehicle. It's all muscle memory when you grab your leash and collar and toy and take your dog out to run a training problem. You are solely focused on watching your dog's body language while they search and are analyzing how you think they are working. Sometimes you may even be chatting with your teammates about where to go eat lunch after training. All easy to do when climbing around in the familiarity of one's home pile. Despite the jagged edges of concrete slabs, twisted rebar, and crushed vehicles wedged in at every angle, an experienced handler finds themselves easily hopping from slab to ledge to vehicle bumper as they follow their dog while he or she searches for a teammate who is hidden in the rubble simulating a person trapped in a building collapse.
I too have developed the ability to hop around our pile. But just a month ago however, in preparation for a large-scale training exercise our team was conducting, they reconfigured our rubble pile and plopped a large piece of concrete right in the middle of a slab us handers often use to access the pile. From the ground, it seemed pretty innocuous and I gave it no thought as I sent Redden up to work. He shot up on the pile and before I could even clip the leash around my waist he had found the "victim" and was barking to let me know. I jogged up the slab as I had a thousand times, excited to see how he had so cleverly and quickly worked the problem, and…
"What the…"
"Who put this dang piece of concrete in my way!"
As I tried to get past it, one of my cargo pockets caught on a small piece of rebar. I squeezed and wriggled to get around this newly placed road block. I quietly cursed the person who had messed up my nice little path. After a little contorting and rearranging of gear, I made it through and Redden got rewarded. No harm, no foul. It was all probably a little comical to watch, and in training, it was no big deal.
In a real disaster situation though, a handler must be prepared for navigating rubble like this. Unknown paths to cross, crevices to squeeze through, and snag hazards everywhere. A handler must be comfortable working out of an unfamiliar vehicle, or bus, or 4-wheeler. And while in a disaster they won't be discussing where to go to lunch, it's MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for everyone out in the field, a handler needs to be communicating what they see to their Search Team Manager, keeping a sharp eye out for dangers like downed electrical wires, and still be watching their dog's body language and analyzing how they are working.
A handler's ability to do all this well requires practice, and practice can only occur if a handler trains away from their home pile. Just as I described in the first blog (read HERE) how a dog needs to travel to new piles so they learn to search in any situation at any time, a handler needs to travel so they can practice managing their search dog in unfamiliar environments.
Working out of a rental car at a training site that someone have never been to before helps a handler become more effective in the field. This experience helps them in a real disaster to be able to stay focused on their dog which is the key to finding people trapped under the rubble.
There are no "light switches" a handler can turn on in a real disaster to help mitigate the challenges of working amid all the devastation and destruction. They can only travel and train and travel and train some more to be as prepared as possible for when the call comes in.
The K9 Redden Memorial Disaster Dog Training Scholarship supports these handlers in not only providing excellent training for their dogs, but in their pursuit to be the best handlers they can be.
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Maurice Bishop International Airport
Maurice Bishop Airport (IATA: GND, ICAO: TGPY), formerly known as Point Salines Airport, is an international airport located in the parish of St. George's. The town of St. George's is about 5 mi (8.0 km) north of the airport and is the capital of the island nation of Grenada. The airport is located on Point Salines, the most southwestern point of the island.
Maurice Bishop Airport
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|St. George's, Grenada
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The unfinished airport was chosen as the jump-off point for the invasion of Grenada by the United States in October 1983. The event that precipitated the U.S.-led invasion was not the construction of the airport, but, rather, a violent coup in which Prime Minister Maurice Bishop was killed. The American justification for the invasion was the threat to American medical students at St. George's University, whose campus is a short distance from the airport.
More than 500 Rangers from 1st and 2nd Battalions of the United States Army 75th Ranger Regiment conducted a risky daylight low altitude parachute assault onto the airport. Despite resistance from Grenadian armed forces (PRA - People's Revolutionary Army) and armed Cuban construction workers, the Rangers secured all of their objectives on the airfield quickly. The seizure of the airfield allowed United States Air Force C-141 transport planes to land and unload paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division.
The building of the airport — designed to replace the obsolete Pearls Airport on the north side of the island — was cited by U.S. President Ronald Reagan as evidence that the Grenadian government intended to allow it to be used as a way point for Soviet military aircraft en route to Cuba. He buttressed this claim with the evidence that it was being built, in part, by Cuban workers.
Bishop and his government contended that the Point Salines airport was intended to make the island more accessible to European and North American tourists. The long-range jets that carried such tourists could not land on the short and geographically difficult runway at the existing airport, Pearls. As a result, tourists bound for Grenada had to put up with the delays, expenses and perceived risks of changing to smaller planes flown by regional carriers. The Grenadian government said they hoped their tourist trade would dramatically increase if direct flights from Europe and North America were possible. The airport itself was designed by a Canadian firm and the construction contracts were awarded to mostly European contractors.
The airport was renamed for the late Prime Minister in 2009.
The airport resides at an elevation of 41 ft (12 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 10/28 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,744 m × 45 m (9,003 ft × 148 ft).[1]
The airport houses the Grenada Outstation of the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority.[3]
Airlines and destinationsEdit
The following airlines serve Grenada:[4]
|Air Canada Rouge
|American Airlines
|Charlotte (begins December 21, 2019),[5] Miami
|British Airways
|London–Gatwick, St. Lucia–Hewanorra
|Caribbean Airlines
|Port of Spain
|Seasonal: Frankfurt
|Delta Air Lines
|Seasonal: Atlanta
|New York–JFK
|Barbados, Port of Spain
|Sunwing Airlines
|Seasonal: Toronto–Pearson
|Virgin Atlantic
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- ^1 This flight makes a stop at St. Lucia–Hewanorra on both arrival to and departure from Grenada. However, Virgin Atlantic does not have fifth freedom rights to transport passengers solely between St. Lucia and Grenada.
- ^ a b Airport information for TGPY at World Aero Data. Data current as of October 2006.Source: DAFIF.
- ^ Airport information for GND at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
- ^ "Grenada Outstation." Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority. Retrieved on 23 December 2012.
- ^ "Airline Carriers to Grenada". Government of Grenada. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
- ^ "American adds Grenada - Charlotte route from December 2019". Routesonline (Press release). May 9, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2018.


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Communicating about climate change with religious groups should recognize the diversity incorporated in the term "religion." Diversity in practice, institutional forms, belief systems, values, and core narratives mean that climate communication cannot be formulaic application of communication techniques and social psychology tweaked for spirituality. Because all people see phenomena like climate change through the prisms of their existing ideas, values, influence of significant others, sociostructural position, and personal experience, and expect these to be respected, communication with religious groups should respect the particular religious tradition and draw on narratives and language that are meaningful to the particular faith. Emphasis is placed on the role of religion as a social space wherein people come together, form ideas, and act collectively. Social networks and established practice are likely to be as significant as the influence of a religious leader although such elite influence can also be important. Roman Catholic Pope Francis' recent teaching document on the environment, Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home, serves as one example of communication about climate change. An understanding of the cultural assumptions, narratives, and framings relevant to a particular group is essential regardless of whether the people are secular or religious.
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Thursday, 10 December 2015
How Can We Love Our Enemies, Yet Use Military Force?
How can anybody love such brutes? How can Christ command his followers to love the very ones who are torturing and killing their loved ones on a daily basis? The answer to both of those questions is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
When we understand that wicked people are under a strong delusion and can't help but be slaves to sin, we realize the dreadful fait awaiting them when they die.
Some folks might ask, "Do we just lie down and let wicked people do their horrendous acts?" The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans chapter thirteen that the government is the one put in place by God to wield the sword of justice against evildoers. Vengeance belongs to him but he delegates out some duties to those whom he has placed in power.
While we are to love individuals, God has ordained the governments of our lands to execute murderers domestically and abroad. Sometimes innocent people must be protected by killing the demented pawns of Satan who have long since lost touch with their consciences.
In my How I Was Razed memoir, I show how elders of a house church tormented me for fifteen years and how God led me to freedom. Contact me for details on how to buy this marvelous testimony.
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Dack, John (2003) Writing aloud: the sonics of language. Computer Music Journal, 27 (1). pp. 86-88. ISSN 0148-9267
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text: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a national apology to thousands of victims of institutional sex abuse on Monday, admitting the state utterly failed to stop "evil, dark crimes" committed over decades."This was done by Australians to Australians, enemies in our midst, enemies in our midst," Morrison said in an emotional address to parliament, designed as a belated apology to the 15 000 known survivors of child abuse."As a nation, we failed them, we forsook them, and that will always be our shame," he said, recounting abuse that a government inquiry has shown was virtually endemic to schools, churches, orphanages, sports clubs and other institutions across the country over decades.Morrison's voice cracked and trailed off as he recounted a history of exploitation, cover-ups and state failure. He declared a new national credo in the face for future allegations: "We believe you."The state apology comes after a five-year Royal Commission that detailed harrowing child sex abuse claims involving once well-trusted institutions."Today, we say sorry, to the children we failed. Sorry. To the parents whose trust was betrayed and who have struggled to pick up the pieces. Sorry. To the whistleblowers, who we did not listen to. Sorry," Morrison said."To the spouses, partners, wives, husbands, children, who have dealt with the consequences of the abuse, cover-ups and obstruction. Sorry. To generations past and present. Sorry."In parliament, lawmakers stood for a moment of silence following the remarks, as hundreds of survivors looked on or watched in official events across the country.Outside the parliamentary chamber, relatives of victims who have died wore tags with the names of daughters and sons, brothers and sisters, for whom the apology came too late.A series of Australian institutions have already apologised for their failings, including Australian Catholic leaders who have lamented the church's "shameful" history of child abuse and cover-ups.According to the Royal Commission, 7% of Catholic priests in Australia were accused of abuse between 1950 and 2010, but the allegations were rarely investigated, with children ignored and even punished.Some senior members of the church in Australia have been prosecuted and found guilty of covering up abuse.Power of apologyThe Australian government has previously issued formal apologies for the mistreatment of Aboriginal Australians, for forced adoptions and homosexual convictions.There are growing calls for an apology for the military's treatment of gay, bisexual and transgender personnel.For many Australians there will still be questions about how the child sex abuse and cover-ups took place.And for some of the victims, the government's atonement rings hollow - a step short of removing public funding for offending institutions, or far-ranging legal reforms.At an event attended by the leaders of both major political parties, protestors shouted demands that the government do more to punish the guilty and dig into the past of other institutions like the military."Today's apology to victims of institutional child abuse highlights the power of a public apology to heal past wounds," said Professor Noah Riseman of the Australian Catholic University."But in the midst of today's acknowledgement there was a reminder that other victims of institutional trauma remain unacknowledged."