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Nashville is world famous as the home of country music, with no shortage of honky-tonks and music museums. Country music is known for song lyrics that tell simple, touching stories, sometimes of the tear-in-your-beer variety and, at times, proudly celebratory. It should come as no surprise, then, that Nashville also has a grand tradition of storytelling without musical accompaniment in the form of spoken-word and storytelling performances.
Rebecca Berrios, director of community engagement at the Metro Nashville Arts Commission, put it this way:
"Nashville is well known as Music City, but it's also a place that the craft of storytelling calls home. We have a long legacy of creatives migrating here to make a living with their words – spoken, published and heard. Whether you are in the audience at one of our well-known performance stages, visiting a locally-owned bookstore, or have been invited onto someone's porch for a glass of sweet tea, you are guaranteed the treat of hearing a good story in Nashville."
Nashville has had a chapter of Tenx9, the loosely organized international storytelling start-up operation that regularly schedules public storytelling performances, since late summer 2013. The organization's name refers to its format that allows nine people up to 10 minutes to tell their tale. Tenx9 originated in Belfast in 2011. No surprise it was the Irish who conjured this thing into existence with some magic words. But there are Tenx9's in only four other cities around the world in addition to its home city, and Nashville is one of them.
Michael McRay, founder, organizer and co-host of Tenx9 Nashville, has helped spread high profile regularly scheduled public storytelling performances in Music City and has seen appreciation for them grow.
"In the last few years, live storytelling has sprung to life in Nashville," says McRay. "All over town, folks have started gathering to tell each other strange tales from their lives. In this age of technological connectedness and personal isolation, getting people into a room together to listen generously to each other is as beautiful as it is necessary."
If you enjoy spoken-word renderings of tall tales, confessionals, literature, poetry, rap, or any other type of storytelling, you've now got a whole 'nother reason to visit Music City:
In the newly developing 21st century expression of organized storytelling in Nashville, many point to Chuck Beard as the guy who fired it up around here in 2012. Beard first did Nashville the favor of establishing its first, all-local bookstore, East Side Story. And on top of that, he arranged frequent in-store live readings by local writers. Then he and a few collaborators created a bi-monthly live storytelling event that often contains a supportive musical element, all of which is recorded and edited into hour-long podcasts; hear them on SoundCloud. Of course, no story sounds as good as it does in person so try to plan your Nashville trip around an East Side Storytellin' performance.
East Side Story Eastside Storytellin', 1108 Woodland St., Unit B, Nashville. 615-915-1808, eastsidestorytn.com/whats-going-on; eastsidestorytn.com/eastside-storytellin
Southern Word is an educationally oriented program that seeks to help Nashville youth develop their literary talents and spoken-word performance skills, and in the process build leadership and literacy skills. Luckily for area residents and visitors alike, occasional public performances at various venues are one way the organization does that, as well as through workshops, school residencies and other channels. Check the Southern Word website to see what's coming up.
Southern Word, 1704 Charlotte Ave., Suite 200, Nashville. 615-686-5456, www.southernword.org
Poetry in the Brew is an open-mic spoken-word event, held the second Saturday of each month at Portland Brew East. Each poet gets five minutes at the mic upstairs in the coffeehouse's loft. A rotating art show complements the poetry. Sip some java, soak in some poetry, see some art -- sublime!
Poetry in the Brew, Portland Brew East, 1921 Eastland Ave., Nashville. 615-732-2119, poetryinthebrew.wordpress.com
Douglas Corner Café Open Mic Writers Night
Tuesday nights at the Douglas Corner Café offer a live mic to any brave souls who dare to speak their written or memorized words aloud. Experiencing it is sometimes to witness emotions at their most raw, intellect at its most intense, or perception at its most pointed.
Douglas Corner Café, 2106 8th Ave. S, Nashville. 615-298-1688, douglascorner.com
Tenx9 hosts a monthly Monday night event, with the occasional special event at other times. Tenx9 participants "tell true stories of their life" in less than 10 minutes. There is often a little music thrown in the mix, too. Check the website for date, time and venue.
Tenx9, Douglas Corner Café, 2106 8th Ave. S, Nashville. 615-298-1688, tenx9nashville.com
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Modern, spacious exclusive log Villa. Spacious kitchen and dining area is connected to a living room. The forest and lake landscape opens out from the floor to the ceiling window. On the large terrace you can enjoy the landscape in front of the fire place. Villa has five bedrooms, three of them equipped with private bathroom and one with toilet. Sauna. Size of larger villa is 190 m2. Fully equipped kitchen. Breakfast with en extra charge. Use of gym included.
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Modern and exclusive Villas are size of 132 square meters. Fully equipped kitchen and dining area are connected to an living space . The forest and lake landscape opens out from the floor to the ceiling window. On large terrace you can enjoy the landscape in front of the fire place. Villa has three bedrooms and full-length loft with four beds, sauna, bathroom and toilet. Use of gym included. Breakfast with an extra charge.
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Bright, modern and classy furnished apartment is 64 square meters. The living room and well equipped kitchen creates spacious ensemble. Bedroom and high open loft brings extra space. The apartment has toilet, bathroom with bathtube and shower, balcony and beds for 4 people. Breakfast and gym included.
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Bright, modern and classy furnished apartment is 45 square meters. The living room and well equipped kitchen creates spacious ensemble. The apartment has sleeping alcove with bunk bed. Toilet, bathroom with shower, balcony. Beds for 4 people. Breakfast and gym included.
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The search for all-natural, quality products that moisturize African-American hair may seem to be one that is never-ending. Many products are advertised as being natural and having moisturizing effects, when in fact, they cause more dryness and contain a huge list of synthetic chemicals. However, among the many choices are some natural products that actually work well in the battle against chronic dryness.
One of the best natural products for hair is vegetable glycerin. This substance is a derivative of plant oils. It is used as a sweetener and is present in numerous skin creams, soaps, lotions and hair products. When applied to hair, it acts as a humectant that absorbs water from its surroundings. When combined with water, vegetable glycerin does an excellent job of conditioning and moisturizing dry hair. It is also helpful in alleviating dry scalp and defines curls like no other product. To use this versatile material, mix it in a spray bottle with water and essential oils or conditioner.
For generations, people from different corners of the world have used coconut oil to maintain healthy hair. This oil is composed of small molecules and fatty acids that penetrate the hair shaft. It is also excellent for controlling dandruff and retaining high levels of moisture. To use this product on hair, apply it to the scalp and hair in small amounts. In addition, it is best to use pure, organic coconut oil instead of a hybrid product that is mixed with petroleum.
Argan oil has been used by the Moroccan people for hundreds of years. It is revered for its rich vitamin and fatty acid content. This oil is used in a wide array of cosmetic products and medicinal preparations. It comes from the argan tree that is native to Morocco and is traditionally used in cooking. In recent years, this product has become very popular in Western cultures. As a result, both the demand and price tag have risen. Despite its unappealing price, it is one natural hair care product that is worth the money. When applied to hair in small amounts, it is absorbed instantly to leave a silky finish.
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Shows like Storage Wars are captivating for a reason. The winner of the bid never knows exactly what will appear hiding in the back of a mysterious locker.
It could be a set of four bald tires. It could be treasure like a vintage Mercedes Benz. You only get an idea when the locker is opened. But even then, there is a lot of clutter that could simply be just clutter—or there could be an exciting find tucked in there somewhere. It can go either way. We had a similar experience not too long ago in Fort Lauderdale when we were going to meet with a new client.
It all began when Universal Insurance, based in Florida, called us directly citing a very specific need: they knew they needed three websites redesigned and launched yesterday. We immediately looked at their web properties to get a sense of who they were.
We quickly found out Universal is a major player in the world of Florida property insurance, one characterized by devastating hurricanes, biblical floods and myriad other complexities. Universal was a solid firm with a great product, a spirit of innovation, a reputation for excellent customer service and a rising share value. They were also entering new markets.
It became clear their outward expression was not living up to their true value, which they had suspected. We immediately saw exciting opportunities to build something worthy of Universal's reality and aspirations, and we were ready to get moving and bring their online dreams to life.
During the discovery phase, we found the brand assets needed some attention. Certainly, we could have jumped in and given the sites a nice design treatment and called it a day. But that wouldn't have been right. To do the new web properties and the brand justice and prepare them for the future, Universal needed a unified strategy, a distinct look and feel for each of their web properties and a fresh voice, all supported by real user insights. We had to go down there and workshop it on site—and quickly.
Bearing eight 24-ounce cups of iced coffee from the Dunkin' Donuts next door, we began a series of workshops to identify the most critical audience segments, the unique customer journeys and the right tone and voice for communicating with a diverse clientele—all over a two-week period. This intensive way of working was essential to uncover the essence of Universal and give us the tools we needed to move on designing quickly and building the three sites in a way that would uncover the treasure hidden within Universal itself.


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Just when you think they've covered everything, another quartet of absurd yet awesome groups are announced for Smash Up!
The latest set, What Were We Thinking?, adds Teddybears, Grandmas, Rock Stars, and Explorers. It's available now.
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The catering services department provides meals for every patient on the wards. All meals are prepared by our trained chefs on the day from fresh ingredients, where suitable from produce local to Dorset or the South West.
All of the fresh milk (delivered daily) we use in our cooking and for beverages is Jurassic Milk and comes from farms within just 10 mile from the hospital.
The following services are provided to our patients on a 14 day menu cycle:
Breakfast is continental style with freshly homemade porridge every day.
Lunch, a selection of hot /cold main meals and snacks served with vegetables and potatoes and finished with a choice of hot or cold dessert.
Supper, two choices of a hot main meal and a selection of salad, sandwich or filled roll and a choice of cold sweets
Snacks are provided with the lunch & supper meals for patients to eat at their leisure. Snacks are also available from the ward 24 hours a day for patients that have missed a meal or are hungry through the day or night.
Beverages are served through the day with a selection of hot (tea, coffee or hot chocolate) or cold (squashes) drinks. Jugs of fresh drinking water are available through the day at the patient's bedside.
We can cater for all dietary needs of our patients upon request by the patient or by our team of Dietitians. We diet code all of our patient menu cards including choices for the following diets, High Protein/Calorie, Gluten Free, Healthy Eating, Soft Diet and Vegetarian. We also have a menu for patient to select from to meet their Cultural and Religious needs
Located on Level 2 in the North Wing of the Hospital, the restaurant can seat more than 100 diners plus 20 within the coffee lounge soft seating area and is open from 7.30am to 7.30pm, 7 days a week with a couple of short closed times for cleaning and restocking, (please see the notice board for closed times).
As for the patient meals dishes are prepared by our trained chef's daily from fresh ingredients, where suitable from produce local to Dorset or the South West.
All of the fresh milk (delivered daily) we use in our cooking and for beverages is Jurassic Milk and comes from farms within just 10 mile from the Hospital.
A two course meal is available from less than £6.00.
Our daily menu identifies dishes that are suitable for dietary needs of customers meeting Gluten Free, Healthy Eating and Vegetarian.
Breakfast 7.30am – 9.30am, a selection of continental style items and full cooked English breakfast and freshly homemade porridge is available every day. Homemade scones (fruit & savory) are available Monday – Friday.
Mid-Morning Coffee 9.30am – 12pm, a choice of freshly ground bean to cup coffees, with the options of low fat and/or decaffeinated, selection of teas and a range of snacks, cakes and pastries.
Lunch 12pm – 2.15pm, a selection of hot main meals, salad bar (Monday – Friday), snacks, sandwiches, filled rolls and Panini's, selection of vegetables and potatoes and finished with a choice of hot or cold dessert and Purbeck Ice Cream.
Afternoon Tea 2.30 – 5pm, a selection of snacks, sandwiches, cakes and our famous Dorset Cream Tea with Osmington Clotted Cream.
Supper 5.30pm – 7.30pm, choices of hot main meal and snacks, sandwich or filled roll, Hot dessert and a choice of cold sweets
Beverages, are available through the day with a selection of freshly ground bean to cup coffees, with the options of low fat and/or decaffeinated, selection of teas, can and bottled soft drinks and fruit juices.
Specials / Meal Deals, look out for any deals that are in operation from time to time, Sunday Carvery Lunch, with the Choice of Roast Meat's of the day, help yourself to selection of Vegetable & Potatoes and includes a Vitality Orange Juice or Tea or Coffee all for only £5.99.Wednesday Damers Club, with a different meal deal each Wednesday from £2.99.
The cafe in South Wing Level 2 serves a selection of hot and cold beverages, homemade sandwiches, rolls, cakes, muffins, scones and ice-cream. It is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm.
There is a Costa Coffee cafe located near the main North Wing entrance (Entrance 2) open Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm and weekends 9am to 5pm.
Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks are available in the Friends shop near South Wing Entrance 1.
A range of machines are located within the hospital providing meals, snacks, hot / cold beverages and a selection of confectionery.
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Ngakurlurnju (wild bush tomatoes), by Stewart Hoosan (Borroloola)
Stewart was born in 1951 at Doomadgee Mission in the Gulf of Carpenteria, QLD. He is a Garrwa man on his mother's side. His paternal grandfather was Ali Hussin, an Egyptian cameleer from Central Australia. His maternal grandfather Yarriyarri grew him up on Calvert Hills Station (NT). Yarriyarri taught his grandson about country and the stories of the land.
From nine years of age Stewart started droving and working in stock camps throughout QLD, WA and the NT. He settled in Borroloola in 1972 after marrying Yanyuwa/Garrwa woman Nancy McDinny. He started his own cattle business at Wandangula (Police Lagoon), in 1979, and currently lives at the nearby Sandridge outstation with Nancy.
Stewart started painting in early the 2000s after he stopped cattle work. He started painting landscapes from the Calvert Hills and Robinson regions, and later started painting historical stories about droving and Aboriginal resistance fighters, who fought for their country during the period of colonisation in the Gulf. Hoosan is Junggayi (ceremonial "manager") for the country of his mother and her parents. He paints the big country belonging to the Garrwa people.
Stewart created this design in September 2017 during a screenprinting workshop in Katherine run by Tim Growcott and Millie Shorter, facilitated by Magpie Goose in partnership with Katherine Regional Arts.
Art story
"This design is about wild tomato. Bush name is Ngakurlurnju. We been doing a lot of study about this because it's a good bush medicine. We thinking about growing these tomatoes, and maybe one day it might be in the shop!
This one doesn't grow anywhere else. No body knows about these fruit because they grow in secret places, in the Gulf. Calvert Hill. Mountain country. It's really sacred this one; this is the first time I've shown anyone in public."


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We spend our days thinking what else can we offer our children. They are who we love so we strive to give them the very best. At times, however, its good to take a step back and observe, listen and pay attention to what they need and ask for, even if they do through feelings, gestures and affection instead of words. Today, we´d like to suggest you be the child, in the sense of paying attention and discovering the advice kids give adults so they are better parents.
It´s difficult, we know. In fact, being a parent is probably one of the hardest jobs in the world. But, you aren´t alone. At The To Blog, our mission is to help. We understand that there are days in which it is virtually impossibly to keep calm, be patient and not get become irate at the fact that you need to repeat everything a million times. It is then, at these precise moments, when we feel overwhelmed, that we tend to raise our voice or yell. But, as you have probably already discovered, it leads to nowhere. Today, we will give you some clues as to how to discipline without yelling.
The first written testimony of them is found in Homer´s Odyssey but there already were artistic representations in ancient Greece. Today we will talk about mermaids, that mythological being, half fish, half woman, that has fascinated us and has served as inspiration to poems, novels, legends, literature, films and toys. At The Toy Blog, we´d like to propose your kids play in the Kingdom of Mermaids with PinyPon using these fun activities as a starting point. Ideas that combine history and entertainment.
This month´s Wishmakers are Belén Robles, María García-Parrado and Raquel Burguillo, the three psychologists that founded Afectiva, A School of Emotional and Social Development. After years of training and experience working with children, teenagers and families, they decided to share their vision of psychology and create this project. Their work method is based on close ties and trust as they want the people who come to the school to feel welcomed and offer them a place where they can express themselves freely. We asked them how parents could develop their children´s emotional intelligence as well as how to best manage emotions, cultivate empathy and avoid bullying.
At The Toy Blog, we believe in the importance of fathers when it comes to parenting and their decisive role in the life of their children. Just we like pointed out in this post, "they are vital in their kids education, development and emotional health as well as influence how they see the world." Now thanks to scientific research and technology, now we also know that the absence of fathers during the critical periods of a child´s life can impair their social and behavioural skills in the future. Discover what science and experts are saying in this post.
Being organized at school is crucial to avoid distractions and place their energy into really soaking in what they learn in class. How are your children doing this year? If teachers at school have suggested they are lacking in the organizational department, don´t worry! Nancy is an expert in this field. After reading the interesting article she published in her blog, we asked her to share some advice. Because sometimes it´s best if their favourite toy does the talking! Aside from being fun, these tips will help your kids improve. But remember, we as parents and educators must be good role models and be careful about how we teach them these lessons. Faraway from becoming angry, we must suggest and guide them.
Dolls are wonderful toys that all children (including boys) should engage with. They allow kids to understand themselves better and the world that surrounds them. However, when we see boys playing with dolls, we get all anxious. Just like Jonathan Alpert states in this interesting article published by the Huffington Post, this is very common among parents. And it has to do with fear. Fear that if they feel a desire to brush Nancy´s hair, dress a Barriguitas or take care of a Nenuco, they´ll be inclined towards homosexuality. But, rest assured, children, all children, like to play with dolls and that is perfectly normal.
Cultivating emotional intelligence in our children has so many benefits that it should be one of our main parenting goals. When kids develop this type of intelligence, they are able to manage their emotions and learn to accept themselves and others. Besides, did you know that children who learn emotional intelligence are better prepared for the future? Keep reading to discover why and how to teach our children to be smart with their feelings.
Summer is the best season to enjoy family plans. But sometimes, parents have a hard time coming up with new activities for outdoor fun. One way to spark the imagination is by remembering the games we used to play as kids, when technology wasn´t a key player but rather nature, exercise and creativity. Today, we bring you 10 outdoor plans to do with your kids this summer.
At Famosa, we believe tradition and innovation should go hand in hand so we´ve decided to change our online window to the world. Now, apart from its appealing look, our new website is intuitive and user friendly. In line with our company´s philosophy and commitment, we have decided to make Famosa.es an exciting place where you can now learn and discover, first hand, all the information and news related to our brand. Famosa, Spain´s leading toy manufacturer, has been a point of reference in Spain for over 50 years. Today, we invite you to browse through our new site and all its different sections. Keep reading to learn more about what you´ll discover.


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I wrote some code to do this and put it in the snippets. If you want a look at it, good luck searching!
- How many tries at search terms and other things to narrow it down does it take you?
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Supplier Financial Stability and Risk Differentiation in Turbulent TimesThomas L. Tanel
September 6, 2013 — 1,342 views
The simple fact is that in today's longer global supply chains, product moves over greater distances and across more multinational borders than in the more localized supply chains of the past. In an era of wildly fluctuating commodity prices and security regulations, the coordination and execution required for international shipments has become more of a challenge than in the past. This distance-based supply chain, whose links are forged by many supplier tiers in various countries, carries a risk in that the longer and more diverse it becomes, the more it is susceptible to unforeseen circumstances. By consequence, the supply chain is rendered delicate, extended, and bloated in some way.
But now we find that market conditions, security considerations, transportation versus inventory costs of ownership, and increasing regulatory and political pressures are converging in such a way that it makes the task even more daunting.
With these significant challenges, our risk differentiation decisions and our supply base's financial stability influence the supply chain and are influenced by the supply chain. More importantly, taken together, total supply chain costs consume about 7 to 12 percent of corporate annual revenue across all industries.
According to a multi-year analysis of suppliers to Fortune 1000 suppliers conducted by CVM Solutions, the 2010 study showed that the overall number of relevant and highly used suppliers is significantly smaller than many believed and decreasing at a faster pace than in previous years. This trend leads CVM to believe that there is a Darwinian effect occurring in the supply chain as Fortune 1000 companies cut weaker suppliers and replace them with stronger ones. Although the overall trend is downward, the study also noticed that new suppliers were being added as well, potentially resulting from the fact that customers were ceasing business with weaker suppliers and replacing them with stronger ones.
As we face the potential for a shrinking supplier base will this also impact supplier capacity to meet customer demand? It appears that the smaller, independent suppliers are going out of business or being discontinued, while the big supplier corporate families seem to be getting bigger through mergers and industry consolidation. For those that frequently buy from smaller, and potentially more vulnerable organizations, you need to be on the lookout for symptoms that a supplier might be unable to weather the current financial storm.
On average Fortune 1000 companies are managing risk for less than a fifth of their suppliers, new research claims. The poll conducted by SIM software and services firm Aravo, found that more than half of the financial, procurement, and risk executives polled from Fortune 1000 firms have less than 20 per cent of their supplier base under active risk management. A significant number of those polled (71.4 percent) expressed that their biggest concern continues to be risk of supplier financial viability.
Closely monitoring the financial health of suppliers has become an important part of the job for anyone involved in a company's purchasing or procurement sourcing efforts. During these tough times, relationships should be a truly collaborative process, with the supplier communicating any anticipated failure or disruption well in advance. A solvent supplier yesterday may become an insolvent supplier today. While supplier insolvency is a known risk, the recent economic downturn has brought it to the forefront. To weather this and future storms, organizations must focus on a proactive approach to better anticipate changes in supplier viability and financial health.
Mounting supplier viability concerns require a comprehensive audit around supplier risk with a scorecard that provides valuable guidance for supply base rationalization decisions and maintaining the "health" of key suppliers.
According to a recent research project by the Procurement Strategy Council (PSC), procurement organizations pay, on average, an additional 4% to resolve a supply incident stemming from supplier financial distress. What specifically accounts for that 4% cost increase? According to the PSC research, the real cost of poor supplier risk management includes: supplier product line or facility closures; reduction in quality standards, and supplier layoffs, and bankruptcies.
The CATTAN definition of "Supply Risk" is defined as the probability of an incident associated with the inbound supply from individual supplier failures and/or the consequences of a volatile supply market occurring, in which the outcomes result in the inability of the purchasing firm to meet customer demand or cause threats to its customer base due to change, uncertainty, variability, and chaos particularly during turbulent times.
For procurement, risk management represents the process of measuring or assessing risk and then developing the right strategies. Unfortunately, according to many, including AMR Research, such ideal circumstances don't always occur. The research firm says companies—especially those that frequently buy from smaller and potentially more vulnerable organizations— need to be on the lookout for symptoms that a supplier might be unable to weather the current financial storm.
AMR Research suggests keeping an eye out for the following ten warning signs of a supplier at risk:
1. The supplier has a large part of its businesses in depressed industries
2. It has raw material shortages, or cannot meet the agreed upon lead-times because of late purchase order placement
3. It has heavily cut investment in R&D, IT, capital equipment and/or resources
4. The quality of supply is deteriorating
5. The supplier has entered into significant contracts with new customers
6. Staff is being laid off, and your salesperson is nowhere to be found
7. Additional discounts are offered for early payment or require cash in advance
8. The supplier is restating earnings and outlooks
9. It has high labor content that requires a large weekly payroll
10. The supplier has absorbed heavy, upfront R&D and manufacturing tooling investments on new products that are delayed—therefore extending the time to break even.
Having assessed the risks and identified those that require action, plans need to be drawn up and responsibilities assigned to control and mitigate these risks. This means risk identification, risk assessment, and risk mitigation.
Open Ratings (part of Dun & Bradstreet) provides purchasers with the ability to proactively predict, identify, and plan for potential supplier problems ahead of time.
It allows implementation of mitigation strategies before there is a crisis, giving a much broader range of choices in action and the time to act level-headedly, avoiding expensive, sub-optimal, hasty reactions and possibly a very expensive, high-profile supply failure.
In response to the supply chain's weaknesses and vulnerabilities, SupplyOn, a platform for buyer-supplier collaboration in the manufacturing sector, has redesigned its service to enhance the process of supplier evaluation. The company's "Performance Monitor" lets users analyze supplier evaluation data in a variety of ways, such as parts quality and delivery reliability. For example, companies conducting supplier assessments can carry out comparative analyses.
Another source, Panjiva, states it is the leading intelligence platform for global trade professionals. Panjiva will tell you if your suppliers have been red-flagged, either because someone on your team has spotted something unusual, or because Panjiva's data points to problems – such as a dramatic drop in volume shipped to US customers. It also allows you to set up real-time alerts in your Panjiva Dashboard, or work with a Panjiva analyst who can combine shipping data with financial information to provide a complete view of your suppliers' health.
In closing, the ability to spot trouble ahead of time is extremely valuable. So have you taken into account the fact that engaging the global supply chain has created new risks that you may not have encountered before, risks in your supply base that may surface when you least expect it? So what is your organization doing to avoid a supplier financial meltdown or to mitigate its effects? What supplier financial viability metrics is your purchasing or procurement sourcing organization relying on? Do you have a Supply Chain Continuity Plan (SCCP)? Our advice is don't get too comfortable with the signs of a better global economy.
Thomas L. Tanel
CATTAN Services Group


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Too good....coffee sprayed on the monitor again. I'm going to make it a practice in the future to only view this site, MPS, and DR without refreshments.
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New Researcher Appointed
To support our growth in education markets, Marketwise Strategies has recently recruited Antony Mullen, who brings qualitative research experience gained in higher education and freelance roles.
Antony's past projects have included research into: e-portfolio development, for a Russell Group university; interdisciplinary learning; and the use of mainstream cinema in secondary schools (published in a peer-reviewed journal).
Since joining Marketwise Strategies, Antony has been researching demand for a suite of new degree programmes and has just completed a project involving research among Pro-Vice-Chancellors, directors and managers in UK universities. He also played a part in winning the latter project, conducted for a statutory body.
Antony's background includes secondary school teaching and a master's degree in Modern and Contemporary Literature. He is also currently studying for a PhD, at Durham University.
Marketwise Strategies' Managing Director, Jacquie Potts said, "I am delighted that Antony has joined us. His knowledge and experience will further strengthen our team in education markets."


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Alone? Celebrate The Possibilities This VDay
It's Time To Start Looking Forward To What's Next
For the newly divorced, facing Valentine's Day can be a challenge. Yet rather than allowing the holiday to challenge you, challenge yourself to make the best of it. The right perspective and a little bit of planning can go a long way toward making this Valentine's Day as painless and enjoyable as possible.
Rather than mourning the loss of a relationship, celebrate your emergence into a world of new possibilities," says
Rosalind Sedacca, author of "How Do I Tell the Kids about the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook⢠Guide to Preparing Your Children " with Love! "Try to treat the holiday as a chance to look ahead rather than behind. As psychotherapist Alan Allard puts it, try thinking of yourself as newly single versus newly divorced."
Since Valentine's Day is typically associated with getting gifts, some single people have a hard time coping with the idea of not receiving anything from an admirer or lover. But instead of wallowing in how one is not receiving love, the newly-divorced can think about how they might extend love for someone else in need," says Dr. Ellie Izzo, an experienced therapist, divorce coach, public speaker and author of "The Bridge to I Am: Rapid Advance Psychotherapy."
The key is to become involved in some activity that is charitable in its orientation and takes the blue person out of ruminating about their own personal loneliness. Reach out to other single people who are struggling. There are divorce groups, Parents without Partners, Domestic Abuse Shelters, homeless shelters, crisis nurseries, nursing homes, etc., all brimming with single and/or lonely people. Bring them flowers, candy, cookies, stuffed animals.
Do something that enriches the spirit of someone else and it will surely heal your own! "If you still feel like receiving a Valentine, why not write one to your future self? Sedacca suggests writing a list of changes you want to make in your life over the next year, including what you hope for in a future relationship. Put the list in an envelope in a safe place and vow to take it out and read it again next Valentine's Day to acknowledge all that you have achieved!"
And remember that just because you are alone right now, it does not mean this will always be the case. Remind yourself that you are in the process of learning about love so you can create the relationship that you most desire the next time," advises Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman, dating expert, a licensed psychologist, and director of My Dating School.
And don't forget the power of positive thinking. How we identify ourselves drives how we communicate to ourselves and others and how we feel and act. Shed the 'divorced' label and don a more empowering one: 'Single,' or 'Single for now' if you wish to be in an ongoing relationship again," says Alan Allard, an executive coaching specialist.
Contemplating Divorce?
You can also avoid the Valentine's Day Blues by making plans ahead of time. When we're grieving a loss, we tend to be at a low point in our resources, so we react rather than choosing our actions. But reaction can get us caught in a victim cycle," says Barb Nefer, a certified mental health professional. Instead, by making a plan for Valentine's Day beforehand, you take power over the situation so grief can't sneak up on you. And you create the atmosphere so you can focus on self-care vs. getting stuck in a cycle of self-pity."
To enjoy the holiday, make plans to go out for dinner, dancing or a movie with friends, or make a plan to do something out-of-the-ordinary for yourself like getting a massage or visiting a psychic.If you feel ready to date again but are having trouble meeting people, try online dating. I'm a big fan of online dating for singles," says counselor Kristin Cavins. I think it's a wonderful way for people to dip their toes in the dating pool. If you're looking for a pick-me-up, it's good to post a profile, browse and just see what's out there."
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Mandy Vemulapalli is a freelance writer living in Chandler, Ariz. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from UNLV and currently writes for BizAZ Magazine, Woman's World Magazine and various Web sites.


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Permacultura no Vale do Jequitinhonha: Agroecologia e Educação para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável de Base Comunitária
Using Low-Cost, High-Impact, Ecologically-Sustainable Technology for Permaculture
Before the current water crisis in Brazil, permaculture farmers around the world were leading a sort of "silent revolution", actively transforming desert areas into fertile land. The sustainable methods they utilized which included renewable energy, water collection systems, soil restoration, and organic matter applications, can be adapted and applied in communities as development models.
Instituto de Permacultura da EcoVIDA São Miguel was created in 2010 to help restore and conserve ecosystems, encourage sustainable use of natural resources, and foster the creation of solidarity networks. Its permaculture project will promote sustainable, productive, eco-friendly agricultural practices in the São Gonçalo do Rio das Pedras and surrounding communities, a region where most of those in extreme poverty in the state reside.
With support from BrazilFoundation, the Instituto aims to:
• Install home systems for electric power generation, hydraulic pumping and dry toilets;
• Implement eco-friendly sanitation systems and construction methods;
• Conduct workshops on agroecology and sustainable food production, providing opportunities for farmer exchanges;
• Offer permaculture workshops for 10 children.
Food security in the Jequitinhonha valley
10 children taught permaculture
Sustainable technologies spread
"We've learned that the best way is to first listen then speak. Our approach strategy focuses on integration within the local context." – EcoVida Team


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Combining Camera Raw, Lightroom, and Photoshop's Tools
We're going to keep this section short because this is the very tip of a very big and important subject we'll be covering in depth in Chapter 5, "Industrial-Strength Sharpening Techniques." But we thought it would be useful to show, on the same example image we've been working, how to combine the best of all the applications' toolsets.
Figure 4-58 shows three contact-print-sized images. Each image was processed, then output sharpened for book reproduction. The first one was output at the camera default sharpening of Amount 25 and zero noise reduction. The next is the image where we optimized both the Sharpening and Noise Reduction parameters. The last image was then opened in Photoshop for a gentle dose of the Reduce Noise filter and added using a surface mask to preserve the edges.
Figure 4-58 Comparing the results
We think you'll agree that each step we took was an upgrade to the overall image quality. Leaving the image at default gives a grainy, noisy result whose details aren't as sharp as the noise. Optimizing the sharpening and the noise reduction is a clear improvement in image quality—the image details are sharper than the noise. Yes, it looks like a higher ISO shot, but the noise is not as objectionable as the first example. The last image is the overall best image quality. There are still some telltale signs of the image having come from a higher-ISO capture, but those signs are very subtle.
Figure 4-59 shows the layer stack as well as the surface mask that was generated for the final image.
Figure 4-59 The image tuned in Photoshop
It should be clear after reading this chapter that knowing how a particular sharpening or smoothing tool works is only part of the answer. Learning to work with various tools and creating layers and masks provides you with much more control and flexibility than when you simply use the tools to burn changes into the pixels of a flattened image.
But as we all know, there's no such thing as a free lunch, and the downsides of doing everything on layers are that the files become very large, and also very complex. If you plan to leave the layers intact for maximum flexibility, name them in a way that you know will make sense to you several years hence. Otherwise you'll find yourself spending considerable amounts of time just figuring out what each layer does when you come to revisit the image.
In the next chapter, we'll show you how to assemble the various tools covered in this chapter into a complete arsenal of advanced techniques dedicated to getting the best image quality available while automating the work wherever possible.


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Saturday, January 12, 2013
'Ello, 'ello!
I have very little new things to report (my plants grow! the weather is getting colder! the food is still amazing!), so I shall share a few of the bird pictures I've managed to capture! I've snapped and identified over 40 species (BooYah!) but here are a few of my faves:
|Blue Whistling Rock Thrush
|Common Tailorbird
|Great Barbet
|Himalayan Bulbul
|Long-eared Owl
|Oriental White Eye
|Tawny Eagle
|White-throated Kingfisher
|Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
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Elona Hartjes has written a wonderful post about the importance of paraeducators in her classroom titled, Paraprofessionals and Teachers Work Together as a Team for the Benefit of Students.
From her opening paragraph:
I've been really fortunate to have worked with some wonderful paraprofessionals at different times in my teaching career. These men and women made a huge a difference to the lives of the students in my class. For that matter, they've made a huge difference to my life as well.
She then goes on to discuss some of the experiences that she has had with paraeducators during her career. You can also listen to her post on the site. Thanks Elona!
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The number of students from India learning at schools and universities within the United States rose to a total of practically one hundred and five,000 through the 2009/ 10 academic year, in accordance with a report published annually by the Institute of Worldwide Education (IIE) with help from the U. S. Government.
Once you have chosen your profession it's good to finalize your space of study. There are so many sections in any discipline that you want to type out where you want to focus. Nowadays there are completely different strategies of education and there is no need for all to attend common courses. Depending on the world of examine you may have chosen, you possibly can have the choice of learning on-line. Right here you have digital classrooms and you'll ask questions and get answered by means of web. Some of the universities even provide video conferencing also which makes you're feeling as if you're present in a virtual class.
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How to hide your IP address in Windows 7
Even though Windows 10 is slowly moving to the top, Windows 7 is still the most used Microsoft-produced OS out there.
And, due to lack of proper support for Windows 7, tech folks are more Windows 10-oriented when it comes to privacy and security.
That's something we're not keen to overlook, especially with the current state of internet privacy which is threatened like never before.
The first step to protect your privacy is to hide your IP address. That's your trace on the world wide web and you don't want to leave it for data-thirsty ISPs or advertisement companies.
Hiding your IP address has much more benefits than mere privacy, and today will try to explain why it's important to stay anonymous and how to do it in Windows 7.
Make sure to check the story below and choose one of the presented tools to stay in the clear.
IP address conflict in Windows? No worries! Here's how to fix the problem!
How to hide your IP address in Windows 7
- Use VPN
- Try Proxies
- Tor browser
First, let us explain why exactly is paramount to hide your IP address, and why many users neglect the importance of privacy that's condemned in the current state of the World Wide Web.
What's your IP address? Think of it as the digital version of your home address. It's an essential part of networking and communication, unique for every user. It's your personal internet ID.
And, just as your ID card, your IP address contains sensitive data, like your exact location or network details that can be used for tracking by the site you visit or some third-party snoops, like government or hackers.
That also enables various advertisers to track you and create a profile of you. With all your interests and browsing preferences included.
Moreover, the constant switching of your IP address also denies access to anyone trying to remotely access your PC.
Another valid reason for you to hide your IP address are geo-restrictions imposed by certain providers and sites. The site reads your IP address and won't let you in due to a location blockade.
Also, it's a valid way to avoid censorship inflicted by certain governments. That should be it regarding the "Why?" factors. Now, let's move to "How?" and try to answer how to hide your IP address in Windows 7.
1: Use VPN
The popularity of VPN (Virtual Private Network) solutions is reaching sky lately, especially after various whistleblower leaks informed the vast internet society of privacy infringements.
VPNs let you choose the preferred server with various geo-locations, enabling you to stay anonymous when online.
For example, you can sit in your comfy chair in Kuala Lumpur while your IP shows that you're somewhere in Manhattan.
Beyond that, many VPN services offer additional privacy-related tools (e.g. military grade encryption) and can be used on various devices, both PCs, and smartphones.
We gave our 2 cents on the paid vs free VPN solutions, but it's completely your choice whether you'll pay for a VPN service or use a free solution.
Our VPN of choice is CyberGhost VPN. We're indeed partnered with its developer, but it's nonetheless a great application with various important traits. It's one of the most affordable solutions, too.
It offers the 7 days of the free trial, so make sure to check it out.
On the other hand, if you're keen to try an alternative, here's the list of top-rated VPN solutions for Windows 7 at the moment:
Even though they look similar in regards to price and features, there are differences that'll make you choose one over the other. Make sure to inform yourself before you choose a VPN solution.
It's an important tool and you don't want to spend money on something that's lackluster, slow or doesn't cover your needs (torrenting, avoiding geo-restrictions, encryption, privacy etc.).
Firefox won't run with VPN? Here are some quick tips to solve the issue!
2: Try Proxies
While VPNs cover everything, proxies are more browser-related services. The simplest way to explain how proxy works is to imagine it as a mediator between you and the website you want to access.
It changes your private IP address with random public IP, obscuring your ID in the process. There are also various proxy solutions, both online and offline, with both proxy and reverse proxy traits.
For the IP-hiding reasons, we'll need to look for Anonymous proxy servers and use them to hide the IP address.
Two main things you'll need to focus when searching a reliable proxy solution for your Windows 7 are speed (some of those slow down connection substantially) and reputation.
Performance-wise, the paid proxy solutions are also much better than the free ones, but it all depends on how often you use a proxy.
Here's the list of the best-rated proxy solutions for Windows 7 at the moment:
There's so much more similar solutions online and many of those offer better service for a monthly fee. Make sure to check all the related information before you decide to pay for a proxy server.
Unable to connect to Proxy Server in Windows 7? Don't panic! We've got the right solution for you!
3: Tor Browser
All major third-party browsers will, at some point in time, let you know that they care about your privacy and that's completely safe to use them.
No tracking, no privacy intrusion, no selling your browsing history to a higher bidder.
For example, newly-introduced Firefox Quantum uses privacy protection as its go-to card.
However, that's not completely true. Especially if we compare any given browser out there with Tor browser. Tor is an embodiment of safe browsing for ages and it's still the best way to access Dark Web if that's your cup of tea.
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Rev. Annette Olsen
Annette's first introduction to Unity was attending Unity of Fayetteville in 1990. She has been directing music and choir here for almost 30 years. She is a gifted musician, songwriter and speaker. Music is an integral part of her ministry. Her passion is to interplay heart-felt music with divinely inspired messages that evoke the experience of Oneness. Annette presents a variety of transformational Sunday morning experiences in conjunction with guest musicians and guest speakers.
She works with the Unity of Fayetteville CommUnity to create learning and service opportunities that inspire each person to be a Loving, joy-filled presence in this world. Her mission is to co-create, with the Fayetteville commUnity, transformational experiences for conscious spiritual living. On her spiritual path she is aware and willing to open to the shadow aspects alive in herself and others, revealing our Greater Good. She works diligently to create a space where prayer and meditation are principal in the practice of Unity of Fayetteville's deepening expression of the Truth of Who We Are... Christ expressing as you. As our wayshower Jesus was in service to others, we delight in opportunities to serve the Greater Fayetteville community.
Annette is an Ordained Minister through Unity Worldwide Ministeries, has a B.S. in Education from the University of Arkansas, is a Licensed Unity Teacher (L.U.T.), a Competent Communicator with Toastmaster's International, and a practiced student and teacher of Mindfulness Meditation.
You can contact Annette at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Rosa Rubay
Rosa Rubay is a Licensed Unity Teacher, specializing in Pastoral Care. As a child and teenager, she was first baptized as Lutheran and later attended Catholic Sunday Services. After meeting her future husband, she converted to Judaism. She was introduced to Unity in San Diego, California in 1977 which has been a part of her Spiritual growth for more than 40 years. She has served other Unity churches in various capacities. Rosa held the position of Spiritual Leader for 3 years at Fresno Unity Church, prior to leaving California in 2013. Currently she holds the position as Prayer Chaplain Coordinator,training and supporting six Prayer Chaplains in serving our church community.
Rosa's multi-faceted opportunities in corporate management have allowed her to excel in development and training in the areas of Client/Student Services and Technical Departments. In her last position she also held an upper level management position with American Arbitration Association as a mediator. Her ease and "can-do-attitude" has allowed her to bring her skills here to accomplish all that is asked of her in support of our Unity Community and serve as a Unity Teacher. She states, "My proudest moments are watching students have an "ah-ha" moment when they feel and understand, finally getting what they have always wanted to learn. That is my biggest reward."
Upon their arrival in NWA, Rosa and her husband volunteered and became Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for children. She has aided in changing the lives of many children through the Juvenile Court System in both Washington and Benton Counties. She expressed that this was a natural next step as they had opened their home in California to teenage boys, becoming foster parents. She also studied and earned a Certification in Drug Counseling to support children of Alcoholic Parents (CAP) and individuals recovering from Drug Addictions.
She expresses her desire to assist anyone that wants to grow spiritually and understand their reason for being, saying, "Everyone has a purpose and a path for that purpose. If I can listen, guide, teach and help anyone along their way, my purpose is fulfilled! I am in my right place." One of Rosa's many attributes is writing. As a published author, Rosa spawned her first book with the thought of offering Inspired Affirmations for a Spirit filled Life "The Right Place".
Small Group Ministry Coordinator
Chrysi Black
Chrysi Black is our Small Group Ministry Coordinator, serving since 2017 and fulfilling her vision of creating opportunities for inspiring connections and transformation within our community. She organizes small group book discussions several times a year, which are held in member's homes. The groups meet weekly for 8 weeks, gathering with a sacred purpose, developing meaningful friendships, encouraging spiritual growth, supporting each other in times of joy & challenge, and participating in a community service project.
The Unity Movement calls these small group book gatherings "Spirit Groups." Chrysi received her training in 2017 at Unity Village as our Spirit Group Program Leader & Trainer. We currently have five Unity members who are trained facilitators in leading these small groups. The book gatherings are not classes, but rather are opportunities to discover personal insights within loving settings. Each week also includes prayer & meditation, deepening connections.
Another opportunity for communing in spirit is with "Sisters in Spirit" (SIS), Unity's monthly women's group. Chrysi is also the coordinator for SIS. It meets the second Saturday morning of each month from 10:00-12:00. Each month could have a different connecting focus: crafts, games, outings, meditations, movement, the ideas are endless! These gatherings might be held at Unity, in someone's home, or another location. SIS purpose is to celebrate our feminine connection with joy, encouragement, laughter and fun!
Chrysi has been a Unity member since 1993, beginning in Dallas and moving to Fayetteville in 2007. She has served on our Board of Trustees 2010-2017, and has returned to lovingly serve another term beginning 2019. She also coordinates our Ushers on Sunday mornings. In Dallas, Chrysi was a Y.O.U. Sponsor (high school youth) for 8 years, again fulfilling the passion to inspire connections & transformation.
She loves to serve, give back and share her gifts! She says, "I look forward to your participation in one of the small groups! Let's journey together!"


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some great finds
May 2nd, 2012
Diagram.ly – it's sorta like Visio, but free, and web-based.
Meetings.io – like webex, including conference calling and file and screen sharing.
Qama – a calculator that doesn't give an answer until you provide a "reasonable" guess.
Udacity – a free computer science program.
Urbanchickens – dedicated to raising chickens in "non-traditional" environments (like cities).


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Continence for All
Continence promotion advice - many patients suffer embarrassment and only come forward for help when incontinence is severe and with an expectation of a supply of products. Continence budgets are continually overspent. Early basic advice on self management and how to seek support could reduce the number of people presenting in later life with intractable incontinence.
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Samuel E. Meriwether, 52, of English, Indiana, died April 16, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 22, 1966 in New Albany, Indiana to Alice K. (Crawford) Meriwether and the late Ralph Meriwether.
He was a member of the Marengo Pilgrim Holiness Church, Disabled American Veterans, and AMA Flight Club, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
He is survived by his mother, Alice K. Meriwether of English, Indiana; a brother, Mark E. Meriwether of Sellersburg, Indiana; sisters, Karen E. Meriwether of New Salisbury, Indiana and Ruth E. LaRue of Joelton, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Meriwether.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Marengo Pilgrim Holiness Church, 6347 Speed Road, Milltown, Indiana 47145.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 19, 2019 from 4-8 pm at the funeral home and on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at the church.
Interment will follow in the Mather's Chapel Cemetery near English, Indiana.
Rev. Doug Cox will officiate the service.
Brown Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.


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Below is a list of current MARC staff members.
- Debra O'ConnorBSW, MSW, MBL, (GAICD)Director, MARCMs Debra O'Connor is the Executive Manager and a Deputy Director of NARI. Ms O'Connor joined NARI in 2007 and is a member of the executive team and is responsible for all the operational and research governance functioning of NARI as well as supporting the Board and their subcommittees. She also manages the education and professional development program. Ms O'Connor maintains a strong interest and some advisory roles in psychosocial research undertaken by NARI. As part of her role she oversees fundraising and communications programs and external relations and partnerships development. Ms O'Connor's career path has included managing health services as well as lecturing. She is currently a member of the RMIT Social Work Program Advisory Committee and has recently graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is the NARI Company Secretary.
- Dr. Frances BatchelorPh.D B. App Sc (Physio), Grad Dip Ed (Sport Science), M. Hlth St.Research Leader, MARCDr Frances Batchelor is the Director of Health Promotion at NARI. She is also the MARC program manager and stream leader for Falls and Balance research. She is a research and clinical physiotherapist. Her research interests include falls prevention after stroke; falls prevention across community, residential care and hospital settings; identification and management of mild balance dysfunction; and the interface between technology and falls. Before coming to NARI, Frances worked in neurology and aged care in Australia, Germany and England in both acute and sub-acute settings. She was awarded her PhD in 2010 from the University of Melbourne on the topic of "Falls Prevention After Stroke".
- Dr. Bianca BrijnathBA (Hons) PhDResearch Leader, MARCBianca Brijnath is the new divisional director of social gerontology at NARI. Her disciplinary training is in primary healthcare, public health and medical anthropology and her research expertise is in mental health and care in primary care and community-based settings. Within these disciplinary and contextual boundaries, she has undertaken several studies exploring mental health and culture, mental health and the life-course, and mental health and compensable injury. Over the course of her career, she has helped secure approximately $4.2 million in research funding, including fellowship support from the NHMRC for her research on depression and help-seeking among South Asian and Anglo-Australians. She has methods expertise in qualitative methods, systematic reviews, and quantitative techniques and her research is multidisciplinary and applied. Bianca has authored over 60 publications, including a sole-authored book with Berghahn Books and is section editor for BMC Public Health. In recognition of her talents, she was accepted into the International Primary Healthcare Leadership Programme delivered by the Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, UK.
- Sue WilliamsMPhysio, BAppSci (Phyt), BSciResearch Fellow, MARCSue Williams is a physiotherapist working in both research and clinical practice for more than two decades. Her research interests include balance, falls prevention, stroke rehabilitation, workforce redesign, service delivery and the well-being of older people. At NARI Sue has worked as a physiotherapist and as a project manager on numerous research projects.
- Dr. Katrin GerberPh.D. (Psych), MPsych eqiv., BSci (Psych) eqiv.Research Fellow, MARCDr Katrin Gerber is an end-of-life researcher with a PhD in Psychology from the University of Melbourne. Her research interests particularly include: palliative care, decision-making at the end of life and voluntary assisted dying. As an international scholarship recipient, her previous work focused on preferences for place of care and place of death in terminally ill patients and their families, as well as barriers of adequate symptom management at the end of life. Her passion for this field of research stems from her work as a hospice volunteer and her experience as a family caregiver. At NARI, Katrin is working as a research fellow who is involved in MARC's end-of-life care and mental health projects.
- Dr. Jennifer WhitePhD, MMSc (OT), B. App Sc (OT)Research FellowDr Jenni White is a Research Fellow within the MARC program at NARI. She has over 20 years clinical experience as an occupational therapist and over 15 years as a researcher across a range of health care settings including acute, post-acute, and community. Her research interest is in the delivery of evidence-based, holistic person-centered care that is in line with patients' own values and needs. She has expertise in longitudinal, mixed methods research with a key focus on stroke, chronic disease, oncology, rehabilitation and mental health problems. She has passion for teaching qualitative research methodology.


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Surrey's downtown plan for the development boom to start taking shape in 2019
Major changes are underway the future of the Surrey City Centre. Already dozens of development projects. As part of the master plan approved by the city council back in 2017, the centre is expected to be transformed into a downtown core.
With UrbanSurrey.com, Stephen Hallingham says Surrey has grown rapidly in recent years since City Hall relocated to the area in 2013.
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Weevil & Xylo
A series of photos – etchings – depicting typical Mediterranean botanical species, which are threatened by bacteria and parasites (red palm weevil and Xylella).
The botanical species are photographed from far above, a different point of view from the standard garden fruition, as if external agents looking at plants, threaten their existence, unveiling, at the same time, landscapes of the production chains, well suggesting an aesthetic towards modernity without any deceptive simulations from idealized "past" forms coming from some "traditional" idea of garden.
At the end, the series is just another reference to the history of photography suggested by the works exhibited at the show The Plural always outweighs the Singular at the Radicepura botanical park: in this case, the fantastic and fleeting gardens depicted by the surrealists' daddy, Eugène Atget.
Diagrams #Gazebo #Garden
"…there are ten, twenty or a hundred Mediterranean seas.
Around the Mediterranean there are not two places that are the same. Sicily, rather than combines the fragments together, split in two the Mediterranean. North against South, East against West." [Fernand Braudel The Mediterranean in the Ancient World, The Penguin Press, London 2001 (f.p.1998)]
Two diagrams, installed in the outdoor spaces of the Radicepura Foundation, used to catch "impressions" like a photo-camera. Thus, their outcomes arranged – installed – inside the Radicepura Foundation's venue.
The diagrams represent four Mediterranean areas, North/South and East/West. They are thought to be relational devices that let visitors interact with the Radicepura spaces; also, they are a tribute to the XX Century photographic social tradition of the physiognomic investigation such as that of the great German photographer August Sander.
(from the exhibition The plural always outweighs the singular, Radicepura 2018)
Diagram #4 (Gazebo) is a composition of four pavilions placed on the gardens nearby the Glasshouse of the Radicepura botanical park. Each pavilion's roof with a different primary color, together they recall the communication campaign and image of the Premier League: the most popular national league of the most popular sport in the world. A real Photo-Booth (reminiscent of Franco Vaccari's Live Expositions), built to let Radicepura visitors dive in the colors of the globalization, although amplified by the Mediterranean summer light, and be part of a video catalogue (Story) of a multitude of self-portraits (Selfies).
Diagram #5 (Garden) is a squared flowerbed, divided into four areas by two intersected metallic bars, that match with the glasshouse's architecture, the congress hall of the Radicepura botanical park.
The garden aims to underpin the value expressed by the foundation as a symbolic and functional collector of an international community revolving around the Mediterranean, with a social portrait of Mario Faro – CEO of the Radicepura Foundation, and of his international relations. Relatives, friends, guests are all invited to suggest a plant example that can be representative of, on a subjective perspective, their own elective place. Plants become kind of a botanical "madeleine". Displaced on the appointed area of the diagram, they create a Mediterranean garden made of simple forms and yet, while growing, rich and elaborated.
In the indoor spaces, paper sheets would have displayed as printed forms that describe each donator's choice.
Unfortunately, the dynamics suggested did not succeed and the work remained unfinished, leaving the small olive tree donated by the Radicepura's founder, Venerando, alone. That may be because relational aesthetics do not reach enough grasp in an environment such as that of a south Mediterranean country like Sicily, whose economy is actually dominated by relational capitalism dynamics? I'm not sure but, at the end, this is the "impression" produced by the installed device.
Gazebo, Stories.
Solo show of a comprehensive collection of works
Contemporary Divan
Documentation project of an art manifestation.
FICARRA CONTEMPORARY DIVAN, a program of art residencies and events in a small village located in front of the Aeolian archipelago and gate of the Nebrodi's mountain natural park. Its aim to echo the best traditions of European and Western art institutions that have worked on specific areas in relation to international contexts.
I used my documentary work to question the landscape of and around Ficarra as an element of the political and cultural dimension. By processing images that can be highly evocative for a community that lives quite isolated in wintertime, given the weather conditions and the topography of the valleys of the Nebrodi chain, in Sicily.
Marking the geological forms of a region located at the meeting place of three continental plates allowed me to evoke a temporal and spatial dimension shared by both local people and artists, without interfering with the specificity of the artists' works and realizing a communication-based project accessible to a wider audience.
Here in Ficarra, ordinary people are used to being involved with the "curiosities" of art and contemporary artists, and you often come across discussions and analysis, not at all intimidated, on the quality of the artworks and research. Similarly, it was fun to listen to people who, intrigued by the details of the images I showed them, tried to guess the location of a rock, a cliff, or even a volcanic landscape, revealing the centrality of this town inhabited by just one thousand souls in the context of a wider region.
In a nutshell, I wanted my work to question the dichotomy between the center and the periphery so important for balance, not only within the art system, but also within the political and economic worlds; I was trying to suggest the possibility that, although part of a small community, you can feel part of a larger one beyond the confines of any environmental boundaries.
Mineo (Homes for America)
Mineo (Homes for America), photo installation 2014. Inkjet prints on baryta paper mounted on plasterboard panels, variable dimensions.
One of the largest centers for asylum seekers in Europe is located in the former homes for the American soldiers stationed at Sigonella, which is itself the largest military base in the Mediterranean. The title (Homes for America) refers to the work published by Dan Graham on Arts Magazine, December 1966. Also, the documented landscape references the Townships photographed by David Goldblatt. Both references contain connotative meanings and suggestions that reflect on the meaning of citizenship in the era of globalization.
Naval Air Station Sigonella "The Hub of the Med" is a U.S. Navy installation in Sicily, Italy. It is located at some 40 km south of Mount Etna. Because of its location near the center of the Mediterranean Sea, NASSIG is the Navy's second largest security command, second only to that located at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. In 2011, after the Navy considered ending its lease for family housing in Sicily, it had closed the Mineo housing area. Mineo housing area was leased by Pizzarotti & Co. to the Italian government as a housing center for asylum seekers, many of them refugees from the "Arab spring" revolts in Tunisia and other North African countries. It has since grown notorious in local media and among immigration advocates, who say the facility puts too many people in units, with little access to health care and little progress on their cases.
WELCOME "Benvenuti!" On behalf of the entire Housing staff, welcome to your new home! Our purpose is to provide you with adequate, safe, and secure living quarters, and to support you and your family while you reside in the Mineo Housing Complex. The Mineo Trouble Call Desk provides assistance to meet routine, urgent, and emergency breakdowns or repairs not deemed the responsibility of the resident in accordance with the lease. It is your responsibility to promptly report any maintenance issues which may cause structural damage to your unit or effect habitability […]
RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Residents are required to keep the Housing staff informed of any changes in projected rotation date, home and mobile telephone numbers, or people other than immediate family living in your quarters. Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI) are a requirement according to the Lease and are not optional […] Be advised that you will be held financially liable for returning quarters to the original condition upon check-out […]
Guests are welcome to visit you and your family while you reside in the complex, but please ensure your guests comply with all Security regulations. You, as the sponsor, will be held accountable for the actions of your guests […] Maintain your household noise to a minimum, keep your yard and carport areas tidy and clean, and be respectful towards your neighbors […]
Housing inspectors make rounds within the complex on a daily basis. If, during these inspections, they notice that residents are not in compliance with any rules and regulations, they may issue either a "friendly reminder" or a "violation notice".
VADEMECUM According to the Dublin Regulation (no. III 1. 604/13) you cannot decide freely in which Nation to request protection […] For the Regulation, a "citizen of a third country" is any person who is not a citizen of European Union or who is not a citizen of a State which doesn't subscribe to the Regulation for doing an agreement with the Union […]
During the procedure to establish whether Italy is the competent country to examine the request for asylum, your status on the Italian territory is therefore that one of an asylum seeker […] The law establishes that you may seek the assistance of a lawyer. If you are unable to pay a lawyer, you may do a petition for receiving free legal assistance (sponsored by the Nation) […]
If they send you to CARA they will give you a nominal certificate (a paper where your personal data and your legal condition are reported). So, they will give you an appointment at the police office. The police will make you some photos and will take fingerprints ("foto segnalamento"). Later, they will give you an appointment to formalize your application […]
If you decide to benefit of the welcome procedures of the CARA, your stay here last the necessary time to obtain the documents and, once you obtain your permit of stay, you must leave the Centre.


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|Captain William Smith and PFC
Daniel Melton, Company RTO,
|Lt Charles Tombras inspecting the First
Platoon at Pleiku, Christmas 1965
|C Co. bivouac at Pleiku,
RVN, Christmas 1965
|Robert Pinkney and a friend at Fort Bragg
following his tour of duty in 1966. Robert is
on the right.
|PSG Belcher
|SSG Richard Jenkins on the right. I don't
remember the name of the other NCO.
|Officers and NCOS around the company
archway. that's Capt. Mozey, the C. O., in
the front center.
|PSG Belcher with the Ohio state flag.
|Do you remember Pete?
|PSG Belcher
|Just a little around the ears please.
|Lt Jack Wood at position on Highway
19, 1965
|C Co. CP, Pleiku, Christmas 1965
|Montagnard village from the air at the
Pleiku/Cambodia border, 1965
|PSG Jack Belcher, second from left. SSG
Jack Jones, far right. I don't remember the
names of the others.
|PSG Belcher
|SSG Jenkins
|Capt. Mozey on left. SSG Jenkins, third from
left. One of the other two NCO is the company
First Sergeant.
|PSG Belcher and Pete.
|PSG Belcher, 2LT Vavrek,
SSG Jenkins( left to right)
|A moment of tranquility.
|Where is the soldier? Can you find him?
|Charlie Company 1965 - 1971
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BET Has Canceled Plans For 'The Breaks' Season Two
An unfortunate change for a show such as The Breaks, which had a devoted audience and a strong showing on TV.
BET had originally taken over airing duties of The Breaks from VH1. It had appeared that the show found a great home that catered and was tailored for those who loved hip-hop. Unfortunately, that will no longer happen, as the Viacom-owned cable network announced that it has canceled the show after its lone season on VH1.
READ: 'The Breaks' Dan Charnas Talks Authenticity, Beepers & Old School Hip-Hop
Based off of Dan Charnas' best-seller, The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop, the show was a fictionalized chronicling of the rise of hip-hop. Charnas' book documented the same rise and spanned 40 years of stories, culled from 300 interviews with executives, entrepreneurs, hustlers and handlers.
The Breaks wrapped this past February, averaging a million viewers per episode. Afton Williamson, Tristan Wilds, Melonie Diaz, Evan Handler and Gloria Reuben starred.
BET recently also picked up the cheerleading drama, Hit The Floor, plus added In Contempt, The Quad, The Comedy Get Down.