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News and Updates on my life, my work, and most important of all, my books.
Hi, from the 3rd leg of my trip.
How are you today? I am doing well. I am on my third leg of the trip. I left Arizona a few days ago.
Now I am in California.
Exciting right! It is a bit nostalgic for me living out of a suitcase once again for the past two months. Just like I did when I first moved in 2011. As I have been doing so for almost two months with only a week and a half at home in-between. I have been making sure to work on some of my books during my downtime… I've been mainly switching between two main books. When, I get stuck on one I work on the other. Apparently, I am not the only writer who does this. I see the challenge of re-writing what I lost as part of a character challenge for myself. I am very determined to get some books done as soon as I possibly can. 🤔 I was gonna participate in NaNo. Obviously, I can't this year. Funny last NaNoWriMo I was traveling as well… Maybe next year I can join in NaNo. Here is the link if you are interested in participating, or curious about what it is. Good luck, break a pen! https://www.nanowrimo.org/
Why am I traveling you ask? Why not? I love to travel and enjoying time with people. Life keeps everyone very busy but is important to enjoy life. If you are lucky enough to get a chance to spend time with people, especially those you care about you shouldn't pass that up. Most of the best Christmas movies are about busy people not taking time to enjoy life and time with their loved ones. The main Characters then remember what was most important to them. Then a Christmas miracle happens or Santa gets involved and things get better. If you were in a Christmas movie what would the storyline be? To answer the question seriously as to why am I traveling is mainly because I had the chance to help my sister😀 and to go on the trip I had planned for in July. 🥰 I want to make the most of life and not pass up any opportunities! I do not want to have regrets in my life.
I was planning on doing some live videos along the way, but honestly, I get shy on camera and stumble over my words. So like the picture says I write better then I talk. I am grateful that I have met some awesome people! I love how everyone is unique and awesome in their own way.😄 Along with having new experiencing and seeing new places as well! I met a pretty famous author without knowing it until now. That was pretty neat. As I say famous people are just normal people too.
This is where I enjoyed several days outside listing to birds and getting inspired.
I'm off to go meet up with my handsome man and meet some of his family for the first time.😮 Keep me in your prayers? Thanks! Love you all! God bless you!!😇
╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮
A Quick Hello
Hello there friends,
How are you doing? I was invited to travel so of course, I said yes! I got the clear from my doctors, to go. I am off on an adventure to go see my Nanna in Utah and spend time with my aunts and mom. We are driving there and back. I really like road trips. I like seeing the scenery and all the small towns. I really needed a vacation with the crazy past few years and the scare I had in July. Here is a selfie I took. Don't worry, I am not driving, so I can post this.
We made a lot of Starbucks and other coffee stops. We visited two in every state we went through. Who doesn't like coffee? Hmm? Hehe. I know not everyone does. I am an avid coffee drinker tho. Truthfully, I haven't been to a Starbucks in little over a year until now. I tend to make my own coffee drinks fancy or not, at home. My go to drink is an iced Peppermint White Mocha. My mom decided to get the Pumpkin Spice Nitro. She dosen't care for Starbucks usually. However, she found a drink she really liked. To bad it is only seasonal. Mmmm~
#pumpkinspice #pepernintwhitemocha #trenta #grande #icecoffee #coffeetime☕ #pitstop #Coffee
I saw the snake river and this real-life stagecoach. I read a lot of historical fiction and fact books. I have always wondered what one looked like in person. Now I know! It was huge! If you get a chance to see one in real life you should!
I'm home now for a bit. I didn't get to post this till now. My phone is being bad. I went to the doctor yesterday, everything looks good. Blood levels are where they should be. I am relieved! Honestly, I was a bit nervous. I've had more than enough doctor visits in my opinion. The next follow up is in a month for the usual Inr check. Till then, I will work on my books, continue to clean out my house and prepare for my next trip… I don't know when that will be but its good to be ready right? Hugs!
╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮
#RealLife #selflove #update #health #roadtrip #tired #BePosositive #BeStrong #DontGiveUp
My blood test is in
Hello All, Me again!
Well, who else would it be? *giggles* I have good news. You can watch the video or scroll past and read below. The video is only about two minutes long.
My blood levels are almost exactly where they need to be… The Spinage did the trick and you could say my PT/INR was re-set and now it should all be fine. I go back in two weeks to make sure. Woot!
Other than that I have been still cleaning… Sadly – my place was a mess, but not worthy enough one on one of those shows. You know what I am talking about right? It wouldn't take me so long expert I am going through every little thing and throwing stuff away or setting aside for donations. Along with that, I am sorting through my computer files looking for lost books and stuff I need to organize again. While I take care of pets, run errands, update social media and of course write. I was sick for so long I am way behind where I want to be so I am working hard to catch up and making sure I am not overdoing it. I am not the night owl I used to be, as I get stronger I will be back in full motion. Keeping a smile on my face helps. Life is stressful enough… I wanna spread smiles not stress! I am working hard to stay positive but at times it is overwhelming.
I am an author by definition, how I live my life and how I treat it is like one would treat a book being written. Authors are people too. Just like actors and singers. I wanna keep it "real – down to earth" as some may say. I want to show you that no matter how hard things get. You can survive this and you are not alone!
Also, yes I believe in Jesus, I do not believe I would be alive if it wasn't for him. LITERALLY! There have been so many close calls… I talk about my faith here and there, it is my blog/website after all. As a writer, it just comes out because it is part of who I am. Yet – I will not force my faith on you. I believe in Love. Love can make a huge difference! I believe Jesus died for everyone – no matter what race, gender, or choices you make. Jesus loves you. John 3:16 It is up to you what you do with that knowledge. It is not my place to tell you what to do. It's your life and your choice. I do want to say tho – Miracles are real, You are loved, and you are not alone if you don't wanna be. Someone asked me once what if Jesus and God were not real. I answered: "f they aren't that at least I choose to live with hope and it gives me strength believing there is some out there with me and looking out for me.
╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮
Three weeks after…
Hello there,
Firstly, I did a faith Video blog just before my doctor's appointment today for those of you who are interested.
Good news is everything seems good except but my blood is good so far. As I mentioned before because of the new medicine they are concerned about my PT/ INR levels. (A prothrombin time (PT) is a test used to help detect and diagnose a bleeding disorder or excessive clotting disorder; the international normalized ratio (INR) is calculated from a PT result and is used to monitor how well the blood-thinning medication (anticoagulant) warfarin (Coumadin®) working to prevent blood clots and strokes. My blood has been too thin. Which can cause internal or external and excessive bleeding, especially if I get injured.
If you are not taking blood-thinning medicines, such as warfarin, the most normal range for your PT INR is "0.8 – 1.1". My level range to prevent stroke should be between "2.5 -3.5". However, it has been ranging between "6.4 – 10 something". The finger prick machine only reads up to "8 or 10" on average. I was as high as "12" in the hospital. They told me it was better to be high then low tho with testing new for my meds. Before they decided on Metropol. I am home and have been home from the hospital for three weeks now. It has been two weeks since they changed my dose from 25mg to 50mg. The only options to thicken my blood are: 1. Take a pill that costs me up to $600.00 out of pocket since my insurance won't cover it. 2. Get a vitamin K shot at the ER. 3. Eat things with vitamin K in it. (Not the Elecrolite vitamin K) . For example, Spiange would be a great source of the right Vitim K. Yay! That also saves me a ton of money which I am quite limited on right now. My Doctor decided the shot was dangerous, it may thicken my blood too much. He decided to have me to hold off on taking my medicine for a few days and eat some spinach (I Love Spinach!!! It is my most favored Veeige, no Joke!) and to be re-tested Monday… So that is the plan!
Also For those of you who also follow Deeply Rooted in Him and our Vlogs, I also did a new post there. http://deeplyrootedinhim.net/2019/08/11/that-did-not-go-as-i-planned
Besides all that medical stuff I am really cleaning out my apartment, catching up on my writing, my paperwork, websites, blogs, and Youtube channels… I have a lot to do but it is getting done. I am glad to be alive and getting the chance to continue working on my dreams and goals even when faced with trials and setbacks. I can not begin to express my gratitude to all of you who support me and encourage me and stand by me despite all that!
╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮
Two weeks later…
I had my second follow up with my primary doctor. After going from 25mg last week to 50mg of Metropol I'm doing much better. Yay! The only issue now is my blood is too thin on the new medication. We will work on that and I'll be re-tested next week. Fun! Thank God it's only a finger prick. I feel so blessed that I am doing much better and my situation wasn't worsening. I know so many of you out there have rough lives, much harder than mine. My heart breaks for you and my prayers go out to you!
I'm finally over the sinusitis, which was a pain without antibiotics… Yay- for a stronger immune system tho! I'm still having a little energy issue… Partly because it is so hot and I'm not sleeping so great still. I miss air conditioning! Summer heats are always draining for me. Even my dog is drained… But at least my heart rhythm is good. As well as my blood pressure and pulse! Praise God! All this excitement has got me out of the house more and talking to people again. It is good to feel good!!
I'm getting back into the swing of things, working on my websites, books, and apartment more. I am reconnecting with friends. Along with adding more lets play The Sims 4 vlogs. I've been reluctant to mention them because to me It is just a hobby. My way of practicing talking to people while having fun.
(You can find the links at Twitter Amyjane27)
I will also do a personal vlog soon. I meant to do one today but my errands took longer then I thought they would. I am new to video blogging. I prefer to write, but after all my computer technical issues with my books… I found vlogging is a good way to take notes as well as communicate with people. You can find my personal vlogs on DeeplyRootedInHim.net on our YouTube channel only. Since I openly talk about my faith in Jesus there. Here, I try to keep you updated and talk about life without preaching as some say. I have a vlog Channel set up for this web page but the only video there's the one from authorpalooza a couple years ago. Eventually, I'll share the link for it here.
Anyways, thanks everyone for your support and encouragement! You all inspire me to be a better person and to work hard!
╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮
This Happened…
Hello, new and old friends. For those of you who are new, I have was born with Truncus Arteriosus, a congenital heart defect. I was the third person in the world to have my whole heart rebuilt, I have had three open-heart surgeries, been in two comas, had four stokes one of which caused me to be brain dead when I was twelve.
Here's a short book I wrote about my medical past, including being brain dead and in a coma. On sale until September 27th.
I've been doing great recently so I thought. Yet, I wasn't. Things were falling back in to place but I was just sick and tired a lot. I started having what I thought were "new panic attacks". I've had my fair share of varied panic attacks due to medical PTSD, they are also hereditary on my mother's side. Theses "New Ones" tho, I had none of the usual symptoms other than my heart racing for a few mins to a couple hours. Usually, they only happened before bed and when I woke up. I had been dealing with "New Attacks" for almost a month. I had no pains and no stamina. I thought I was just out of shape, so I kept trying to be productive, but when mid-afternoon came around I was spent.
When I went to doctor for antibiotics July 16th 2019, I needed for a trip I was getting ready for. I was having one of those "new attacks". I met a medical student who started asking me a ton of questions while waiting for the doctor. They were not unusual questions for a med student to ask me. I told him all about my history and what was going on… (I was there anyways right. Just be honest and tell him I'm having a new panic attack.) He then asked me more random questions. I don't remember them all. I told him what I told you above, he took my vitals then left the room to get my primary. Who in turn came in to immediately run an EKG- Electrocardiography -It's a test that records the electrical activity of your heart through small electrode patches that a technician, nurse, or doctor attaches to the skin of your chest, arms, and legs. My doctor then disappeared with the results and came back on the phone with my cardiologist. Honestly, at that point, I was getting scared. I called my mom and told her something was up and asked her to pray.
My doctor put my cardiologist on speaker who proceeded to tell me my heart was racing pretty fast and my rhythm was irregular. I started praying under my breath and asked how serious it was. My cardiologist told me he wasn't able to answer that question because he's not there and instructed that I go to the hospital with a trustworthy Truncus Arteriosus colleague of his. Because he was four hours away and his colleague was only two. I was worried and teary-eyed at that point. He told me because my heart was racing and irregular. I had three choices: 1. Go to the local Er and have them transport me via ambulance. 2. Have someone drive me as soon as possible. 3. Do nothing hope it stops but he'd rather I not risk it. I asked if I would need surgery. He said he was pretty confident it could be handed via medication. So I pulled myself together and went to tell my parents what was going on, only to find my dad already in the waiting room.
I convinced my dad to meet me at home then we'd drive the two hours there. Honestly, an Emergency Room Ambulance transfer would've taken longer and been a bigger hassle for everyone. My mom opted to stay home because it was already 5pm and she knew dad would probably stay the night. Someone had to watch the dogs. Even tho she wanted to be with us, I told her it was fine. I reassured her that I didn't feel bad in any way, I was just tired. When we got there it was close to seven-thirty pm. The check-in and triage went smooth because my cardiologist had called in ahead.
At around midnight still in the Emergency Room, they gave me an IV for fluids, because I was dehydrated and drew lots of blood. After running a bunch of tests. The doctors on call told me I had a flutter in my upper arteries and my heart rhythm was out of wack. They gave me some medicine to see if they could calm my heart down and wanted me to stay overnight. I was really nervous, something like this happened to my dad a few years ago after a heart attack and he ended up needing a deifibuulator implant. They reassured me I wasn't having the same issues as he had.
I found reading my Bible out loud calmed my heart a bit which was very good. My rhythm went from dangerous to not so good. Honestly I don't read my Bible as often as I should. Yet, it goes where I sleep always! I find having my Bible close, especially at night gives me peace.
They soon sent me to a room and gave me a heart monitor to wear. (I posted pictures below) All night long they were coming and checking my vitals. I barely slept, I was praying non-stop, and reading my Bible.
The next morning after running more EKG tests and taking more vitals, they realized my heart rate was not changing and my rhythm was not getting better. When they first told me I had a flutter I thought they meant a generic flutter. I've had PVCs before, due to my odd heart so I really didn't think anything was going on. Apparently, A flutter stands for Atrial flutter – Your heart misfires its electrical impulses, bringing on an irregular or fast heartbeat in the upper chambers of your heart. Making it to fast or to slow. To slow is more dangerous. PVCs and A-Flutter are common for CHD people. And is different from Afid which is what my dad had among other things.
Around 11 a.m. they came in to discuss a plan. Really – I didn't have an option. If I wanted my heart rhythm to be good again without surgery of sorts. I had to agree to their plan as I describe below.Around two pm they arrived to do an ultrasound- (image using sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of my heart externally.)
Then they prepared me for a TEE (-A transesophageal echocardiography. Which is a test that produces pictures of your heart. Using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make detailed pictures of your heart and the arteries that lead to and from it. Unlike a standard echocardiogram, the echo transducer that produces the sound waves for TEE is attached to a thin tube that passes through your mouth, down your throat, and into your esophagus. Because the esophagus is so close to the upper chambers of the heart, very clear images of those heart structures and valves can be obtained more detail than a standard echocardiogram can give them. The sound waves are sent to your heart by the probe in your esophagus that are translated into pictures.) I was escorted to a small room after and I was given me some liquid to gargle to numb my throat, and some to swallow so they wouldn't damage my throat. The anaesthesiologist used to be a nurse for children with Congenital Heart defects and she was talking me through it with great patience. This test had to be done In order to make sure I had no blood clots in my heart. I got panicky when my throat went numb. I thought I wasn't breathing. (Remember, I went in sick with sinus issues, and was breathing through my mouth mostly.) The woman reminded me I had oxygen on and it was currently at 97%. She then gave me a little sedation to calm me down. While telling me that it is quite common for people to feel that way. (I wondered if that was true tho.) When I was able to swallow again, my throat still numb, I told her. She said good, and that she could see the cardiologist coming. He introduced himself, told me the plan, asked me if I was good. The next thing I knew I was waking up a couple hours later. I'm pretty sure they had said that they were going to keep me mostly awake for the TEE, but I guess they were worried I couldn't handle it. Thus, they put me completely under. I won't lie, I'm glad they did.
While I was sedated. They didn't see any clots and went ahead with shocking me. Which put me back in my normal sinus rhythm and my heart rate is mostly normal now. So I was told.
My throat was sore from sinusitis, but after that, numbing stuff ect it actually felt better… My back and chest were a little sore the next few days but only because they did the defibrillator shock to reset my heart. I was in the hospital a total of five days andv six nights. All the while they closely monitored me and searched to find a bata blocker that would work on me. I'll admit it, I cried a few times when I was alone and fear of the unknown and known overwhelmed me. When I couldn't sleep or relax I'd flip through my Bible and read random passages writing down anything that stood out or encouraged me. Like- Mark 5:36 "Daughter, thy faith has made you whole, now go in peace."
I was an IV blood thinner, not heparin. I don't know the name (I'm allergic to Heparin and Warfarin. It is genetic and rare… I posted info and links below.) Along with my Coumadin just as a precaution. I was later given a shot like ENOXAPARIN (LOVENOX), DALTEPARIN (FRAGMIN): <A Low molecular weight heparin injectable anticoagulant blood thinner used for both the treatment and prevention of clots. They are produced by chemically breaking down heparin into smaller-sized molecules. But something newer instead, but non-heparin based.> Called: FONDAPARINUX (ARIXTRA): Fondaparinux is a synthetic blood thinner, acting similarly to low molecular weight heparin. It blocks the clotting activity of a blood-clotting protein (factor X), and it is administered via an injection under the skin once daily. Because at one point my vain blew from the IV leaking into my skin. I also had bruises all over too from all the blood draws they had to do. I have small picky veins from being poked since I was born.
My whole arm up to my elbow became an ugly dark purple for almost a week… They had to keep an Iv in me so they switched arms.
One of the last mornings I was there, I felt bad because I scared a phlebotomist or Iv tech when I was half asleep by being a brat. I haven't had the best expeinces in my medical life and sometimes PTSD is a b…… I made sure I apologized and explained I wasn't fully awake and was thinking something else was going on at the time… I think after that they were a bit scared of poking me tho… However, most the time I tried to stay positive and in a cheery mood. They were one of the best hospitals I've had to stay at ever.
Again, I posted links below for those of you who wanna know more…
I usually don't talk about what goes on with me anymore. I was really shaken up. I've been so good for so long, with minor scares. I put off going to the doctor mainly I guess because, I was afraid of what they may say. I was also worried about my family and all we've been through lately. I didn't wanna cause them more stress.
I asked so many questions. I especially asked them about a cause or trigger that could've avoided this happening. He said there really was none, it's just something that happens to congenital heart patients; especially those with Truncus Arteriosus.The doctors said A Flutter can be pretty common for Trunkis Arterosis and other CHD patients. If not caught in time it can really damage your heart. I really didn't think anything of it because I had no pain and panic attacks are common for me. It was a really scary realization of what was going on within me. It's a good thing they caught it before it got worse. Please take care of yourself and if something doesn't feel right or it is out of the ordinary, make sure you talk to a doctor.
I had to postpone my travel plans but it is a good thing I did. I was able to meet some wonderful people including some "Zipper Sisters " from Facebook. I am doing so much better, just getting used to the new medication. I see a big improvement in my activity, abilities, and sleep. I'm still a bit sore and my arm is finally starting to look natural again. I am still shaken up from this experience and having issues sleeping alone at night like when I got home after my second coma….
With congenital heart defects, you need to see your cardiologist regularly. I was told I may never have another attack again, which I pray will be true! I'm going to make sure I take care of myself. I'm now on Metropol the Beta-blocker and beginning to feel like my old active self again for the most part.
God bless you all and thanks for reading and supporting me!
🔗 https://www.medicinenet.com/atrial_flutter/article.htm
🔗 https://www.ihtc.org/injectable-anticoagulants/
╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮
I'm back… I did a Vlog.
Hello Everyone!
It has been a while. I know I missed you. Did you miss me? I have been taking a break from the online world for the most part. Other than some side projects, which I will get into later. I have been really bad and been on facebook more than this blog. I have a lot of backdating to do. (meaning I need to move things I wrote here.) Let us be real. There is a lot I need to update and change here and elsewhere. I know not everyone uses Facebook, Instagram or social media. Thus, I will be working a lot on that and my books.
Moving on to the point of this post, I did a vlog! A video blog… I have been practicing with a side project which I will tell you about next time. Right now tho I would like to share this with you. This came from my heart and was really personal. It took several tries to finish and I was really nervous. Here it is from the other blog and ministry I am doing with people:
Every year or on my other blog I reflect on my life and I write about the growth I have been through. This year I decided to do something different based on the ministry we are getting off the ground. I did my third official Vlog, where I am on camera speaking to you all. I was really nervous. I pray that me stepping out in faith really bless you all. I love you! You Matter! Don't forget that…
Here are the references she mentioned in the video.
📖Bible Verses:
✞ John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (New International Version)
✞ Hebrews 13:5-6 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you," so that we confidently say, "The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. "What will man do to me?" (New American Standard Version)
✞ John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I have come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. (King James Version)
✞ John 10:11-12 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. 12 A hired hand will run when he sees a wolf coming. He will abandon the sheep because they don't belong to him and he isn't their shepherd. And so the wolf attacks them and scatters the flock. (New Living Translation)
✞ Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (New International Version)
✞ Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (New International Version)
✞ 2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. (King James Version)
╰ღ╮ Amy Jane Sandberg╰ღ╮
My First Book review Of "God Supplies And Miracles Happen"
Wow, I just got my first official book review. I am so amazed that someone wanted to read it let alone review it. The way she describes my book God Supplies and Miracles Happen really moved me. I am so touched. Thanks, Amiee Ann for your interest! I posted it below but you should go read it on her site along with all the other awesome reviews she has done.
December 3, 2018 by Aimee Ann
Book review: Of God Supplies And Miracles Happen
Categories: Christian Living & Devotional, NonFiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Motivational, Spirituality & Philosophy
"God Supplies And Miracles Happen is a poignant, moving and inspirational memoir that will take readers on a thought-provoking journey while entertaining them at the same time. God Supplies And Miracles Happen is written by author Amy Jane Sandberg and Amy throughout God Supplies And Miracles Happen will take her readers on the journey of her life from past to present. The journey the reader will encounter is at times heartbreaking because of Amy's condition and the events that significantly impacted her life however it is also an uplifting book in which Amy will make you smile thanks to her positive outlook and inspiring passages. If you are a reader who is looking to read a memoir that is unlike anything you have read before and a memoir that is the perfect combination of inspiration, fact, and poignancy then God Supplies And Miracles Happen is the book for you and should not be missed.
God Supplies And Miracles Happen is written by the incredible Amy Jane Sandberg and in her book she shares her story and the many pivotal moments in her life. Amy 'is the third person to have her heart completely re-built after being born with Truncus Arteriosus' and in her book she shares all about this as well as the grace of God. Throughout the book, Amy will share how she had three strokes, has been in two comas and so much more and her story is incredibly inspirational and should not be missed book lovers.
God Supplies And Miracles Happen is a poignant, moving, and compelling piece of nonfiction that will help, inspire and captivate its readers from the very start until the very end. God Supplies And Miracles Happen is an influential, powerful book because it deals with the topic of Truncus Arteriosus and strokes and the subsequent emotions/impacts because of them. I believe that God Supplies And Miracles Happen will be the perfect read for those that have a heart condition or even have survived a stroke, disorder, condition or illness because Amy, although brutally honest about how she felt, still manages to inspire and inject positivity into the story. However, those that do not have a disorder, condition or illness will equally be able to enjoy the book and take away something from it thanks to the author's wisdom and bright outlook on life.
God Supplies And Miracles Happen is an exceptional book not only for the author's candor but also the information she has so expertly laced throughout the book. The information will help readers better understand Truncus Arteriosus and strokes and how it can affect your life physically and emotionally, and I believe that is really important because sadly these topics are not commonly discussed but they need to be so that no person ever feels alone.
Amy Jane Sandberg is a remarkable person for two reasons; the first is because she is honest and brave to write her story and the second is because she is an exceptionally talented author. Amy's impeccable writing is a joy to read and flows beautifully throughout so that the reader will feel compelled to read non-stop. Amy is a pure literary talent, and so I applaud her for being so brilliant!
Overall God Supplies And Miracles Happen is an this insightful, informative, inspiring book and I would say if you are a reader who is interested in the topic of stokes and heart conditions and coming out the other side, then this book is for you and so God Supplies And Miracles Happen gets five stars from me!
Thank you so much for reading book lovers! I appreciate it so much, I love discussing wonderful books with all of you so please comment below and let me know your thoughts on God Supplies And Miracles Happen. Do you see yourself reading this book? Do you love the genre? Please let me know your brilliant thoughts below and I will be sure to comment back. redheadedbooklover.com/god-supplies-and-miracles-happen-amy-jane-sandberg/ Thank you so much again for reading! Goodbye for now book lovers, Amiee Ann"
Happy Book Anniversary
🔊Two years ago in October 2016, I re-published the book "God Supplies And Miracle Happen". With a new cover and an updated interior.
I'm please with how it turned out.
This year I finally re-formatted the ebook with the print book pictures included.
✔I finally outsourced the ebook and the print book to other websites and bookstores. Woot woot! (Links posted below)
❤I want to say thank you to everyone who has stood by me and constantly supports me and encourages my future endeavors. I could not have done it without you.
😏I didn't write this book to make money, I wrote it to share my story in hopes that it will encourage someone. In honor to celebrate I gave away a free autographed copy to the first person who asked for one. 😝
〰Winner: Patricia Walker
📖😇"God Supplies And Miracles Happen"
✍Written by: Amy Jane Sandberg👱♀💬
💕 Graphic Cover by: 😉 JJ's Book Covers and Designs
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Melia Hotels International continues to expand in Southeast Asia and announced the management of four new properties. The group already signed the management of 23 new hotels during the first three quarters of the year. But the pace of expansion is further accelerating with the international hotel company publicly announcing to target another 30 new signings until the end of the year.
Announcement was done at the end of October by Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, Executive Vice President and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, as well as COO André P. Gerondeau during an annual tour of Asia Pacific?. Both men were accompanied by Asia Regional Vice President Bernardo Cabot, during which they visited several destinations in China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, among others.
During the trip, Escarrer signed agreements for several new hotels with major local partners, taking the total number of hotels in the region to 45. Meliá has grown quickly in Asia Pacific, adding more than 30 hotels over the last 5 years and multiplying its portfolio in the region by five.
The company has announced four new hotels that they have recently signed in Southeast Asia. This includes the Meliá Chiang Mai, the new INNSIDE Bangkok Sukhumvit, the Meliá Ba Vi Mountain Retreat in Vietnam and the Meliá Bukit Tinggi in West Malaysia.
In Thailand, the 325-key Meliá Chiang Mai is scheduled to open in 2019. It will be the first time that Melia moves into Thailand northern capital. The INNSIDE Bangkok Sukhumvit, slated to open in 2021, will be the company's second property in Thailand's capital. In Vietnam, the 100-key Meliá Ba Vi Mountain Retreat, with an expected opening in 2018, will sit in Ba Vi National Park, west of Hanoi. The final property, slated to open in 2022, is the 219-key Meliá Bukit Tinggi in Malaysia. Located in the State of Pahang, it is at close distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Of the 44 hotels in operation or in the pre-opening phase, 16 are in Indonesia, 10 in China, 7 in Vietnam, 4 in Thailand, 5 in Malaysia, 1 in Mongolia and 1 in Myanmar.

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Welcome holiday season, and welcome party season! Today's blog fav helps get us all ready for our upcoming dinners and gatherings. Whether you are hosting a sit down dinner and need place cards, or you are putting together a buffet and need dish labels, this little project will serve you well!
Dear Martha has added chalkboard paint to her line of crafts supplies. What I particularly love about this is the small size of the container. Especially for a little project like this, you don't need to purchase, and then store, a big (pricey) can of chalkboard paint. Instead, pick up one of these in any of the four colors below:
Then decide what you want to paint. The Crafts Dept. used a variety of cheap wood craft pieces. But really, you can use any little thing for a label or place card (ornaments, corks, wooden spools, mini Altoid tins, etc.):
Isn't this so easy and so clever? Happy long weekend!
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Firstly let me start with an admission – I have bought every new "wonder" supplement known to man, believed every advert in the fitness mags, and spent a royal fortune looking for the ideal super supplement, to turn me into Mr "X".
From Muscle Builder, to whey magic, you name it, I've tried it all. Making the choice to 'go vegan' narrowed my choices down, and soy or pea protein are definitely not my favourite. So what to do?
Having read more about the dairy industry, and what cow milk contains, and by definition, protein concentrates, it's clear to me that back in the good old days, when we used egg protein, whilst it's not ideal, it's certainly better than a big jug of hormone disruptors. Non organic milk is full of xeno-estrogenic compounds, antibotics, exogenous growth hormone and the like, not to mention various cancer causing factors such as IGF-1 … it's pure insanity to think none of this is getting into your system when you consume it. Don't take my word for it, check out The China Study by T. Colin Campbell PhD, and make up your own mind.
Let's remember why we train and go to the gym in the 1st place, and why we consume post workout drinks after the gym.
To gain more muscle (maybe), to get stronger (hopefully) and to RECOVER from the session as quickly and completely as possible, so we can do it again, and again, and again.
If our target is to be the best we can be, and be as healthy as we can be, surely it makes sense to feed nutrients to your body after the workout that will enhance it, not disrupt it, and potentially cause illness, hormone disruption, and create something less than the best of yourself.
My personal search took me down the "superfood" route. I wanted something that was complete, easy to assimilate, nutritious, and offered as many health benefits as possible, over and above just providing the necessary building blocks for muscle recovery.
Selfish I know, but here at Be Spunki, our target is to be the best we can be, so we only use the best ingredients possible, because the truth is, we make this stuff to satisfy our own needs 1st.
Once we started to research the superfoods, and together with the work we already did to produce Be Spunki REBOOT, we found that if we added a specific blend of adaptogenic herbs, we could boost the effects of the base protein significantly, aiding recovery, rejuvenation, as well as supporting the body to do what it does best.
Our philosophy is that the body knows best, and if we provide it with what it requires to thrive, it will take care of the rest, far better than we can imagine.
So we found the best source of protein – Aussie born & bred cracked wall spirulina (third party tested as being the cleanest available source in the world), and then combined this with herbs that:
- are anti-prolific, i.e. prevent cancer cells from developing and spreading as well as enhancing the body's own ability to remove the damaged cells.
- are extremely high in antioxidants
- strengthen vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, pancreas, heart, brain, skin, as well as improving joint health and connective tissues.
- improve blood cholesterol profiles, reduce arterial plaque, reduce hyper tension.
- reduce insulin resistance within the cells of the body, stabilising blood sugar levels.
- support a healthy sexual function, enhancing libido, and improving sperm health. Helps erectile dysfunction to boot.
- stimulates the metabolism, specifically visceral fat mobilisation, using fat as a source of energy. Aids the management of aromatase within the body (where the body converts testosterone to estrogen).
- supports adrenal function, lowering cortisol and reducing inflammation in the body.
- repair damaged gut flora, helping to improve leaky gut syndrome.
- support efficient elimination of toxins from the body, through improved liver function, as we acting as a binder for toxins.
- support a healthy mood and positive outlook.
Your post workout drink has now transformed from a hormone horror show, into something that Superman himself would drink.
As always, the proof of the concept is what it does in real life, and the results thus far have been amazing.
For both men and women, the benefits are significant – enhanced protein uptake, improved recovery time, nutricising the body with all it requires, in a form that it can assimilate easily, all the while boosting vital organ function.
RECOVER is now available. Give it a go and thrive in your daily life.
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Even if Khloe Kardashian may have forgiven her baby daddy, Tristan Thompson, for the massive cheating scandal that he was involved in, her fans don't want to hear about him. Khloe recently posted a photo on her social media account, and she was showing off her hot body in a pink bodysuit.
Khloe was announcing a secret project with her BFF Malika Haqq, and she used the gorgeous pic to get people's attention.
Tristan went crazy for the pic because he liked it and added some emojis with hearts in the comments section.
Fans did not approve of his public adoration for Khloe and started to slam the man.
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'I'm such a tease…. I can't tell you now, but I am sooooo excited about this!!!!! Secret project is brewing with my BFF @forevermalika!!! Ahhhhhhhhh I can hardly contain my excitement,' Khloe captioned the photo.
As you can see in the pic above, fans smashed Tristan's comment.
On the other hand, Khloe's followers were not shy when it came to showing her lots of love.
'My guess is going to be the following: Good American, perfume, makeup, or Malika's own debut of her clothing line…. I doubt it'll be something new,' one person speculated.
Someone else posted 'All I know is that body is snatched, honey!! She had a baby where?? LOL, WE BE WAITING!!'
We cannot wait to find out what Khloe and Malika are up to!


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The mystery posed by this production is as follows:- is Alan Ayckbourn losing his touch and following John Godber's well-trodden path of recycling the same play over and over again or is Yorkshire's finest living playwright finally losing his acid touch?
Neighbourhood Watch was so clichéd and uninspiringly boring that the audience could have spoken the lines along with the cast. Mind you that also raises yet another problem.
Whilst leading characters brother and sister Hilda and Martin were given strong, interesting performances by Wendi Sheard and David Lintin, who both carried this production extremely well. They made their stereotypical roles as believable as possible and created some good laughs. Supported in their efforts by Paul Carey's twitchy, neurotic Gareth manufacturing torture implements as a hobby. Luther Bradley's thoroughly unpleasant nature was brought out most emphatically by Martin Wilderspin.
These actors did their best despite a lot of underperforming and underprojecting by other cast members. One of whom read his many lines in a monotone from the script on a clipboard without any attempt to characterise his role. As a result on the first night applause was not overenthusiastic and often absent between scenes.
The sound effects were frequently too loud and director Hayley Joanne Bacon, whilst she had obviously worked hard on this production, had succumbed to what I call Brentwooditis.
This happens all too often with groups performing at Brentwood Theatre when each scene ends with a total blackout, followed by noisy and/or lengthy scene changing. Then at last the cast return, the lights go up while the cast has the task of building up the tensions again.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with changing scenery in full light. It helps to pass the time for the audience and maintains the energy previously built up by the cast. If this makes some directors uneasy, add some incidental music and choreograph the scene change and keep set dressing to a minimum.
As a theatre critic I always want the group I'm watching to do well. It's unfortunate and a sad reflection too, that by the second act, I even contemplated going to the "little girls' room" in the knowledge that, under Brentwood Theatre's new seating rules, I would not be allowed back in to the auditorium.
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The interesting and full of examples lecture was given Mingrui Ye, visiting assoc. professor from Communication University of China. Visit took part under Erasmus+ partnership funding, lectures were given 18-20th of September.
September 11-13 we had an opportunity to meet wonderful French artist and lecturer known by pseudonym Isidore Krapo.
Visiting Lithuania to open his and Lithuanian colleagues exhibition "Meeting on the bridge" he spent time to share his knowledge with students of Art Academy. We are grateful for opportunity to meet him on creativity courses as well.
2018 May Jaap Versluis from Inholland University in the Netherlands visited MRU. A series of lectures and seminars on story telling left students in love with subject. TO read more visit this link
2018, March 12-16 we welcame Dušan Aleksić (Faculty of Philosophy, University of Niš, Serbia). Who taught on 13th and 14th of March under Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility (same program both days).
Dušan Aleksić is a TA and public relations manager at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Niš, Serbia. He works at the Department of Communicology and Journalism. His research is focused on propaganda in contemporary journalism and development of genres in journalism.During the lectures, the lecturer tried to answer the question of whether social media could be understood as a conflict generator. The lecturer emphasized that the internet has abolished the borders of the countries and today everyone can send certain messages through social media. But one should not forget to look critically at the content of social media, because sometimes social media can be a tool to propagandize. The lecture was illustrated by numerous examples of Serbian and Croatian research. And for the seminar task it was suggested to take a look at the global cases.
Assoc. Prof. Kristine Antonyan from Armenia who was at MRU from 13th to 17th of March, 2017. On 14th and 16th of March, professor gave lectures on the innovative strategies, open innovations, disruptive innovations and present company cases which were integrated in course of Technology Innovation Management and Communication. The visit is funded under Erasmus+ program.
U.S. Prof. Schultz Lectured on Upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections
Nov. 9th, 2015, U.S. Hamline University Prof. David Schultz presented a lecture in English, "The 2016 U.S. Presidential Election." MRU Assoc. Prof. Ieva Deviatnikovaitė moderated the event. Prof. Schultz, from St. Paul, Minnesota, has been lecturing at MRU under the auspices of the Fulbright programme. He specializes in U.S. election law. He lectured briefly at MRU in 2008 right before the election of current U.S. President Barack Obama to his first term in office. Having just published a book on election law in the U.S. that he co-authored, "Presidential Swing States: Why Only Ten Matter," he said he enjoys discussing the upcoming U.S. election and candidates with students. He has returned to MRU and Vilnius because "everybody was so friendly" the last time, he added. "It's a part of the world I feel close to because my family is from here," said Prof. Schultz adding that he has roots in Slovakia and some Polish and Slovak connections as well. He praised Lithuania's transition to a post communist democratic society. "Lithuania is one of the better examples of a country that made an incredibly good transition from communist to a post-communist democratic society," he said. He said in the future he plans to write a book about Lithuania's successful "transition" and what it has done right. "I'm seeing a competitive parliamentary democracy where we have a pretty stable record on human rights," he said.


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Conversation Starters For Better Relationships
Relationships are hard. I know that, you know that, your mom knows that, you elementary school teacher knows that. No one is going to sit here and tell you that relationships are easy. They only do that when they don't know what the heck they are talking about.
Getting to know someone can be hard. T.V. presents it like you're supposed to know the ins and outs of someone else right away. They make it sound like if you don't then you're not compatible. That isn't the case, not really.
Of course, it is important to know how to talk to your partner. There is no one way to get to know someone, and it can be hard to know where to start. I think it can be scary to realize that you might not actually understand your partner as well as you should.
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Luckily, there are a lot of different style games out there that can help you along. You might not know what to talk about, but there are games that can help you navigate those tricky waters.
Spending time together is a common hallmark of a relationship. Why not use that time to strengthen your relationship? There are games out there to help you spend time with one another and also learn simultaneously.
Not everything has to be serious from the get go. My marriage started out with a lot of laughter and awkward moments. I see no reason that people can't continue along that humorous vein for a while.
We love playing games that help strengthen our bond. Learning about each other is never boring. Games like these bring up topics or questions that we wouldn't think of otherwise, especially because it's hard to be original.
So cut out the distractions and let's get started. Here are some conversation starters for better relationships.
This game is great to use with just you and your partner. It can help you open up and discover new things about one another, both serious and not-so-serious. A great excuse to spend time together, this game is a great choice.
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Misbehaving in Miami by Aimee Duffy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Part 2 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories.
The girls are off to a beach house to catch some rays - and if they play their cards right - super hot guys!
With drinking games in the name of Gucci, a surprise visit from a very pissed off Zack and hunks galore, Miami is turning into their best stop yet. Not to mention Ciara finally comes up with a way to have her cake and eat it too!
The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun.
This is the second in the 'Summer Flings' series and I must say my favourite so far. I felt in this instalment we get to know Ciara really well, and she is still the girl I feel I connect the most with.
This novella starts just as Trouble in Tinseltown finishes. We begin at chapter 4 and continue the journey the girls are on. I am really loving how this story has been broken down into chunks, this is something that I am not normally keen on, I feel though it really suits the story. I enjoy discovering a new place along with the girls in different novellas.
Ciara is a brilliant character, she is likable an d believable. I still feel that I don't kbow Gem and Elle as well as I should. I am hoping that as the series progresses their characters will be developed.
I feel that out of the three girls Ciara is most like me, she is on holiday and although short is enjoying the guys, weather and bars. She also wants to explore these beautiful places. She is also still thinking about Zack, Elle' s very handsome cousin. She cannot believe her luck when he shows up in Miami.
These novellas do have to be read in order, there are spoilers if you reaffirm out of order. It also cannot be read as a stand a lone.
I cannot wait to read the next in the series. I would like to thank Aimee for sending me this copy in exchange for an honest review.


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Medical school: University of South Alabama
"Making a decision about where to spend the next three years of your life is tough. The best advice given to me was to go where I felt most comfortable. That is the feeling I got from UMMC. This residency is full of people passionate about the future of the program, this city, and most importantly the patients we take care of every day. UMMC prides itself on being a family. That attitude shines through every aspect of this program and is why I am happy to call UMMC my family."
Medical school: University of Central Florida
"There were several different reasons why I selected UMMC's Internal Medicine Program as my top choice. I had the chance to do two medicine rotations during my M4 year at UMMC and was impressed by how welcoming and supportive everyone here was; they all worked together as a team. I also quickly realized that training here would allow me to see a wide variety of disease processes that sometimes we only read about in books, and feel comfortable managing them on my own. I am happy and proud to be a part of this amazing program."
Medical school: Louisiana State University - Shreveport
"When interviewing for residency positions, my wife and I were looking for a place that afforded us the opportunity to train at a place that would not only make us the best physicians we could be, but also prioritized family as well as camaraderie amongst residents, medical students and faculty. UMMC displayed that family atmosphere like no other program on the interview trail and that feeling has rung true throughout our intern year. At UMMC, I find myself becoming a better physician and a better person every day."
Medical school: The College of Osteopathic Medicine at William Carey University
"UMMC has provided an internal medicine residency experience that has well-surpassed my expectations. From day one, the faculty, staff, and residents here have created a family environment that distinguishes UMMC from other residency programs. Each of my attending physicians has had a passion for teaching, encouraged my involvement in various research opportunities, and created an environment that promotes resident well-being and learning. UMMC is an incredible place. I'm thankful to have chosen this program to complete my residency training!"
Medical school: Meharry Medical College
"Choosing UMMC was easily one of the best decisions I've ever made. From day one, I was enthusiastically welcomed to the program and hospital. My favorite thing about UMMC is that from the attendings to fellows to residents to medical students, we are all one big family. I was surprised by the way my attendings sought to know me as a person rather than just a resident and I've been amazed by the level of support this program has offered in times of need. If I had to go back and do it again, I'd choose UMMC every time."
Medical school: Wake Forest University
"When choosing a residency program, one thing that immediately stood out about UMMC Internal Medicine was the unique combination of a medically-complex patient population and a supportive group of residents and faculty. The opportunity to care for some of Mississippi's most ill patients has helped me grow as a physician, both personally and professionally. At UMMC Internal Medicine, the goal is to train residents to become the doctor you'd like to have. After spending years with my co-residents, I feel confident in each of them and would be proud to have them as my doctor."
"When I interviewed at UMMC, I could tell how the residents got along and it wasn't an act. I saw the acuity of the patients and the availability of procedures. I also saw how hard the residents worked but still enjoyed themselves. No other program where I interviewed could I say the same. I made the right choice."
Medical school: University of Mississippi Medical Center
"When I began residency interviews, I initially thought there was a good chance I would end up somewhere else. It was only after exploring and discovering what other programs had to offer that I found out how special UMMC is. The people you meet here, the relationships you form, and the overall culture of the program is second to none. Couple that with the excellent training and education, and I knew I found a home in UMMC."
Medical school: University of Mississippi Medical CenterFellowship: Hematology and Oncology, University of Mississippi Medical Center
"From the time I first started my M3 internal medicine rotation to now close to graduation and moving into fellowship, I have always felt personally cared for by the UMMC Department of Medicine. As a student, I felt as though residents and faculty were invested in me as a person and a future physician, and that same personal commitment has only been intensified during my residency training. Time and time again over the last three years, I have been affirmed in my decision to stay and there are so many examples: my amazing co-residents who are some of mine and my wife's closest friends, our faculty who I've learned so much from and are incredibly invested in our education, and especially the patients that I've been so fortunate to get to care for. It has truly been an honor and a delight to be able to train at UMMC and I'm excited I'll get to stay around at least a little while longer."
Medical school: Louisiana State University - ShreveportFellowship: Rheumatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center"I chose UMMC because I was looking for a program where the residents supported each other and the attending physicians would challenge and teach residents. In my three years at UMMC I can say both of these things have been true! Residents always have each other's backs and have been there to support one another in times of need."
Medical school: University of North Texas Health Science CenterFellowship: Hospice and Palliative Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center
"Choosing a residency program brought unique challenges as my wife is an emergency medicine resident and we wanted to choose an institution that would allow us both to thrive. UMMC was our first choice for residency because of its strong academics, an emphasis on resident education, exceptional pathology, and a supportive environment that would push us to be our best. Moving from Texas was a huge change, but I cannot imagine a more perfect internal medicine program for me. I have enjoyed my time at UMMC and I am thankful that I will be continuing my medical education during fellowship here."
Medical school: Louisiana State University – New OrleansResidency: University of Mississippi Medical CenterFellowship: Endocrinology, Washington University in St. Louis
"UMMC has been an invaluable asset in my medical training. Its breadth of pathology and complicated clinical challenges allow one to develop excellent and well-tested competencies in internal medicine. It allows you to work with compassionate men and woman while caring for a unique patient population unlike any other. After starting fellowship I realized how strong and thorough my internal medicine training had been. I felt comfortable to stand beside fellows from around the country and had no difficulty transitioning to a larger academic center. If given the choice I would easily choose UMMC again for my internal medicine training."
Medical school: University of South AlabamaResidency: University of Mississippi Medical CenterFellowship: Pulmonary and Critical Care, University of Mississippi Medical Center
"Overall, I felt prepared for fellowship following residency. I experienced autonomy in patient care while also developing great relationships with attendings and fellows. I think the amount of exposure we receive to sub-specialty rotations and how closely we work with the attendings was very beneficial. Fellowship was an adjustment, and going from a resident on June 30 to sub-specialist on July 1 was very intimidating. However, I had a lot of support not only from the other fellows but also the faculty. When preparing for fellowship, I think it is important to remember that you do not have to have all the answers and that it is ok to reach out for help, especially when you are uncertain. There is much more self-directed learning, but we have been given the tools we need during residency to succeed."


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Show Jumping
Show Jumping, also known as "stadium jumping", "open jumping", or simply "jumping", is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics.
Cross Country
Cross country equestrian jumping is an endurance test that forms one of the three phases of the sport of eventing. The object of the endurance test is to prove the speed, endurance and jumping ability of the true cross-country horse when he is well trained and brought to the peak of condition. At the same time, it demonstrates the rider's knowledge of pace and the use of this horse across country.
Dressage is a French term meaning "training" and its purpose is to develop the horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to work making him calm, supple and attentive to his rider.
Equine Facilitated Learning
Giving children with mental and emotional disorder to experience the positive benefits of interacting with horses.


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Welcome to the free on-line registration for the Emery Village BIA Digital Community
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Welcome to week 2!
In this week, we will explore the rights to equality and freedom from discrimination, which are fundamental to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
After completing this week you will be able to:
- Classify different types of discrimination
- Assess inequality in your community
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Pitman Training Lagos seminars are delivered in our state-of-the-art facility with uninterruptible power supply and ample parking spaces. The premises houses two seminar rooms that enables the Centre to run tutor-led seminars, for small groups of 10-15 students or larger groups of 30-35 students.
Our range of seminars is led by highly experienced expert tutors and they come with well-detailed workbook. These workbooks are not lined with outdated theoretical rules; they present practical classroom exercises and examples to help the student gain/improve on his/her job skills.
We recommend seminars to those who need to gain internationally recognized skills fast, or companies seeking to train their workforce within a short period.
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This family…! I received a message on our travel day into Arizona. "Can we please have our photos done?" We've been friends since high school, so of course! Though it had been 10 years since we've seen each other. The years have included few additional kids, a few gray hairs, lots of small changes… But in any good friendships none of that matters. Now the kids know have all met and played. How cool is it when generations meet? I'll tell you how cool – SOOOO cool!
We had a great time photographing you guys in beautiful Arizona! Even though we're extremely rusty when it comes to photographing people.
Merry Christmas!
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The chunk upload feature of AEM is intended for customers with unreliable or intermittent network connections to their systems. If the network connections of users are relatively stable then better performance and stability can be gained by disabling chunk uploads. This article will outline the procedure for disabling chunk upload and the way to disable the associated ChunkCleanUpTask.
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Tropical Floral Opal in Aqua, Orange and Tan Outdoor Fabric
Fabric is cut in a continuous unit length - see table below
Larger lengths may not always be available in one length
$17.99 per unit
Description: Screen printed on polyester, this Solar outdoor fabric resists stains, and is water resistant. Perfect fabric for porches, patios, deck side, pool side and boat side create toss pillows, cushions, upholstery and great for tabletop, tote bags and more. Colours include aqua, orange, kiwi, brown, white and tan.
Width: 137cm
Fabric type: 100% T-Spun Polyester
Fabric weight: Medium Weight
Motif: vertical pattern repeat approx 62cm.
Motif: horizontal pattern repeat approx 90cm.
Fabric will take between 7-21 working days to arrive.
We recommend using Coats and Clarke sewing threads when sewing your fabrics. To ensure the quality of the fabric is matched by the qualtiy of the thread is important, especially when you want the product you make to be durable.
The quality of this range of polyester threads is exceptional - made specifically to use with outdoor and indoor fabrics.
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Why is it necessary?
When you double click the icon to open your Qest4/Asyra software, a pop-up box appears, called "User Account Control" or "UAC".
The message says, "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device?"
If you try to run the software without administrative privileges you will receives messages that say:
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Web Design Inspiration — Legionnaire Roundup 002
Every week, we legionnaires share the websites we've come across that we found inspiring, captivating, intriguing, and noteworthy. Enjoy!
My website of the week this week is the Mercedes website.
I visited it for the first time last week and I was impressed by the audio and visual on opening it. It certainly gives a feel of the cars. Especially the lighting of the headlights on engine start. This, in my opinion, basic as it may be (maybe), blends perfectly with the type of website. Photos in the website are also very well used and most importantly, the 80/20 rule in design is well applied.
By displaying the best selling model first (20%), they are sure to generate the 80% impact (interest) on their customers.
Lastly, the use of a dark theme gives a general sense of warmness. At the same time, displaying cars in brighter colors makes them easily noticeable. Additionally, the site is easily navigate-able as everything fits on the computer screen hence no need for scrolling down pages. One only moves around using the menus which are grouped into common categories e.g. vehicle models, for easy access.
— Ancent
This week's website comes from Cycle Bicycle.
I have been researching and learning more about split screen websites and this one stood out. For starters, it's different from the usual split by incorporating an angle to the split. Most split-screen websites have vertical splits to the screen. This one is a marvel to me.
Secondly, the animations once more on this one are amazing. Simple but improving the UX significantly. Besides, it is pretty much simple and straight to the point. However, the menus might be confusing. There's no direct identifier of how to move around the website apart from the first page. You can however just scroll through the website.
The colors are dull maybe to suite the product but I love the coloring. Creates a contrast between text and graphics.
— Amiro
This week I'll go with Dubfire.
As it loads you get that feeling you get at the beginning of a movie, you just don't know what to expect.
The landing page is amazing with News links scattered allover the page with very attractive on hover effect. Each page has it's own navigation with smart and smooth animation.
I also like the placing of the menu.
The sub domain website is equally amazing. It best suits an entertainment website which it is.
— Kamore
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Revoked Personal Licence – you can now re-apply!
Revoked personal licence? The law has changed. You do not have to wait 5 years and can re-apply now.
This is what you need to do
1. Undertake and pass the full Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH) – CONTACT ME FOR A COURSE DATE AND VENUE NEAR YOU.
2. Apply for a personal licence to the Licensing Board where you now live – this may not be the same as the one which previously issued your revoked personal licence if you have moved home to another area
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4. Enclose the SCPLH pass certificate or copy depending on what your local licensing board requires
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Green Tacoma Day at Julia's Gulch (Planting)Julia's Gulch is an approximately 32-acre site located north of the Hylebos Waterway on Norpoint Way NE.The gulch's namesake, "Julia" was a native American woman who lived in the area. The gulch serves as a natural buffer between neighborhoods in North Tacoma and the industrial areas in the Port of Tacoma. The gulch has a loop trail which provides opportunities to hike and get up close to nature. The Friends of Julia's Gulch have been engaged in restoration efforts for several years and we are continuing that work in partnership with the City of Tacoma. If you've never been to Julia's Gulch, Green Tacoma Day provides a great opportunity to get out and explore this hidden gem!
We will be planting trees and native shrubs in the upper portion of the gulch on Green Tacoma Day! Bring a friend, or your family and join us!
The Basics
Connect with nature Saturday, October 12th!
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tacoma's parks and open spaces need your help! These natural resources provide people with clean air, clean water, and access to nature. Keeping them healthy is a community effort. Join hundreds of volunteers this fall as we work to keep Tacoma green and volunteer at one of fourteen event sites around the city. Volunteers will plant and mulch trees and shrubs, pull invasive weeds, and remove litter.
It's easy to volunteer!
Register your group, family, or as an individual for a fun morning of service. We will supply gloves, tools, water and snacks. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to have fun and learn something new!
Be sure to sign in at registration when you arrive.
For your safety and comfort please bring:
- Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
- Work gloves
- Long pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)
- Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc.NO sandals, flats or heels)
- Rain gear and warm layers -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)
- Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel) (We will also have snacks provided by Marlene's Market & Deli!)
- Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
- Travel mug for tea/coffee (Thanks to Starbucks for providing coffee!)
GroupsIf you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active role in our events. Please get in touch with your site leader before the event to make sure everything is in order. On the day of the event, make yourself known to the staff and arrive early in order to help guide your group members.
Directions101 Norpoint Way NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
Vehicles can be parked at View Point Park. Keep valuables hidden and stored out of site, or bring them with you. We will be working adjacent to the gravel parking area about 1/4 mile north of the main parking lot. Follow the EarthCorps signs along the main access trail and walk to the work area.


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We offer high quality commercial doors at affordable prices
Commercial Door Locksets
And door handles, knobs, levers, locks...
The door handle and lock are vital to a door opening.
The handle is the part of
the door we most interact with, while the lock guarantees safety within. Together, they complete the function of a usable door. Not to mention how the right style and finish of a lockset can instantly complement and improve a room visually.
Therefore, it's essential to have quality door handle hardware that not only works and looks great, but lasts over time.
Types of Locksets
Looking for a new commercial entry door handle or lockset? You have numerous options available to you. From types of mechanical locksets such as mortise locks, cylindrical locks, and tubular locks, to basic handles like levers and knobs – it can be a lot to take in.
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As usual, I cannot remember to take photos of the food I cook other than the morning bento!
Suddenly it dawned on me that I could upload tonight's dinner even though no bento!
Since there were a few more strands of Udon and some broth, I put them into a small bowl (actually I served this in a huge bowl). Topped the Udon with kakiage.
Kakiage is a mixture of seafood and vegetables in tempura batter, deep fried.
Here, I had large onions, cabbage, french beans, carrots, daikon, potatoes and prawns. The broth is very simple, just dashi, mirin, shoyu and salt to taste. Fast and easy. Hubs complimented tonight's dinner. *Smiling* Read this: Find Your Favorite World's Noodles -Japan-
"Soba & Udon"
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Dinner - Udon in broth
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We have signed copies available of Whisper and Shout: Poems to Memorize, signed in-person by editor Patrice Vecchione.
From John Updikes Player Piano to Walt Whitmans I Hear America Singing, from Lucille Cliftons the earth is a living thing to Gelett Burgesss The Purple Cow, these poems tumble from childrens tongues and dance with their tapping toes. Whether joyous, rhythmic, solemn, or simple silly fun, poetry learned by heart has a lasting claim on childrens affections and a permanent home in their hearts. The introduction includes tips for teaching kids how to memorize poems. Vecchione presents a selection of verses with rhythms, themes, and wordplay that especially appeal to middle graders.


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In Control has been invited to attend a roundtable with National
Disability Services Australia and OPM to discuss developments in
services in Australia and to share learning and experiences.
The session will take place on Friday 7 September and will
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Carers, Senator Jan McLucas.
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Looking back to look forward
January is a time for both reflection and making plans, so this month I thought I'd write about one particular day last year that I think signalled a lot about what businesses need to do to be successful.
It was a Thursday, and during the day I had three conversations.
Trust your staff
I've written before about trust, but it was highlighted again for me in one of my conversations that Thursday – and with what happened to me afterwards when I went shopping.
My colleague had told me about her experience at a local jewellers. She and her husband had decided on an item that they wanted to buy and they dropped into the jewellers over lunch, when they were in a hurry. It wasn't ideal, but it was the only time they could both make.
The member of staff who served them was very pleasant and polite,but unfortunately she looked after them by going through what was obviously a trained process: she sat them down and brought out a range of bracelets, as that was what they were looking for – but not the one they wanted. Eventually, she did bring out the one they wanted, but my colleague and her husband had to make several requestsbefore she would just sell them the bracelet they'dalready decided upon.
In other circumstances,the assistant's approach would have been the right thing to do – making sure a potential customer was aware of a wide range of options, and exploring the possibility of upselling from their original expressed wishes – but not this time. My colleague left with the bracelet, but she was unhappy and has been telling everyone about her experience and frustrations.
After we'd chatted, I went into a shop to get some writing icing for some biscuits I was baking for my son's wedding. The shop only had a very small selection on display and I was a bit disappointed, so I asked the lady who was serving if they stocked any others. She told me they didn't but then asked what I was trying to do. When I told her, she kindly advised me on the best way to do it – without using the premade writing icing, but with another product that would be better. I was delighted, boughtnot just the itemsshe had recommended but a few other things as well, and left happy. I too have been talking about my experience.
To my mind, one shop trusted that theirstaff were capable of asking sensible and helpful questions and serving theircustomers intelligently and thoughtfully; the other didn't trust their staff and wantedthem to apply a 'safe' formula. Yes, both resulted in a sale, but… I am telling everyone about my positiveexperienceand will go back to the shop again – my colleaguewon't return and is talking about her negative one.
Really listen to you customers
Later that day, I was talking to another colleague about the car industry. In the course of our conversation, I mentioned my perception that many businesses today don't listen to their customers. They may talk about doing it, and pay lip service to doing so, but ultimately? Not really. What they do is encourage staff to sell what their factories produce and people to buy that – it's actually all about asset utilisation, not meeting customer's real needs.
My colleague agreed and said the car industry was a good example. She asked what it was customers in the car industry wanted. It's not actually a car: it's cheap, reliable, available, private, clean transport, or at least that was her view.Her answer? A sophisticated form of car club. You don't buy a car, you sign up to a fleet scheme.Need a small run around? That's what you have. Need a large people carrier for you and a group of friends to go on holiday?That's what you get. And so on… So you don't actually have a car: what you have is access to the transport that you need, when you need it.
Just an idea I know – and still solved with today's vehicles – but it's not about owning a car or being sold one: it's about providing transport. Where else might the car industry go with its thinking if that was what it saw its purpose as,rather than just selling as many cars as possible to maximise utilisation of their factories?
Focus on your purpose.
My day ended by listening to a lady from Unilever talk about how they are working as a business. They have three key targets:
- Improve the health and well-being of more than a billion peopleand enhance the livelihoods of millions working across their value chain
- Halve the environmental impact of their products
- Double the business
She went on to tell me how they'd been working to improve water supplies in South America following a recent drought. So they could sell more tea, I thought.Well yes, there was that, but no water also meant no showers and no washing, which also impacted on their business – people without running water don't buy so much soap or detergent.(It also did little for those livelihoods, or that health and well-being.)And it also meant no water in the hydro-electric dam, so there was no electricity and no fridges, which for them meant no ice cream sales.
Yes, the lack of water and the drought was having a direct impact on them. But by helping solve the water issues, they were helping the whole community have a better standard of living – and that would in turn lead to them selling more product. The chain is reversed: it's not about profit first. It's about the planet, about people, and about their purpose. And that means Profit at the end of the day.
So Unilever give away and share their technology and ideas – such as mini-packaging – that they think benefit the whole planet. Without a functioning planet, there is no business,so the planet comes first. Secondly, they seek to improve people's lives, because if humanity as a whole isn't flourishing it leads to violence and disruption. Finally, they focus on their purpose because that links planet and people to give them profit.
Looking Forward
So there you have it – my thoughts for a successful 2016.
- Trust your staff
- Listen to your customers
- Focus on your purpose.
It's not complicated – it's hard, understand the difference.