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"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions."- Dalai Lama
I've kept a journal since I was about 12 years old. I find journaling to be very therapeutic and it has helped me through some challenging times. I also journal when I am happy as well.
I would like to share one of my journal entries with you, entitled The 10 Positives. As some of you may know, I had a breast reduction when I was 18 years old, long before starting a family was even on my mind. I knew that I would possibly have trouble breastfeeding and I prepared myself for that while I was pregnant. I met with lactation consultants and did as they instructed and I also bought a $200 Medela electric breast pump.
On a good day I produced very miniscule amounts, even with the breast pump. Eventually, the emotional toll of not being able to breast feed Calista caught up with me. I'll be honest: a contributing factor to feeling emotionally drained was related to some of the snide, rude and uncalled for comments I heard from people about formula. I called one person out on her attitude and she apologized for her comments.
I really struggled emotionally with the fact that I was not able to feed my daughter the way nature intended. Yes, I did it to myself but I was also 18 years old and suffering from severe back pain at the time. I'm still very happy with my decision to have the breast reduction when I did and I don't regret it for one moment, even with the issues that came 10 years later.
Breast is best, we all know that but for a number of reasons, some moms are just not able to breastfeed or choose not to in some cases. Who are we to judge others? My husband and close friends and family supported me and their support eventually outweighed everyone else's comments.
One day I woke up and I all of a sudden I felt 100% better about Calista being formula fed. It was as if all of the stress I had been carrying with me was lifted off my shoulders while I slept. I wrote the below entry in my journal to finalize myself coming to terms with what the future had in store for us. The 10 Positives is my personal list and I'm sharing it with you so that other moms who are in a similar situation as I once was may feel some peace and move on to their next chapter.
I've come to the conclusion that I am happy that Calista is formula fed. Being happy is just simply better then feeling some random, negative emotion all the time. I will no longer compare myself to others and allow the comments and opinions of others to define how I feel. Since when did I really care about what others thought anyways? I refuse to allow this situation to create any more stress in my life. There are going to be countless situations over the years to come that won't go as I have planned and as I've always done, I have to continue to go with the flow. I always find a way to come out on top in even the crappiest of situations and this is no different. Here are my Top 10 Positive reasons why I'm happy that Calista is formula fed:
Positive number one: Darcy and Calista can spend as much time together as they want and I don't have to be with them. There has been some good solid bonding going on with them since she had her first feeding (a bottle) from him right after she was born.
Positive number two: I can go to the gym and not feel rushed because it's almost time for Calista to eat. I did feel rushed the first time I went to the gym but that was because I was away from my daughter. Missing Calista is a completely different issue that has nothing to do with her needing to eat.
Positive number three: I don't need to wear ugly nursing bras. I've seen some really nice printed ones at boutiques but unless you want to shell out a lot of cash, you're stuck wearing old lady looking bras. Those went out the window after my breast reduction.
Positive number four: My nipples aren't chapped and my breasts don't hurt. They're readily available too should there be some free time to play.
Positive number five: I can be surprised with reservations to my favorite sushi restaurant for dinner. Darcy is super awesome with surprising me! There are no worries about not having frozen breast milk on hand for the Grandparents to give Calista. A can of formula and a couple clean bottles and we're out the door!
Positive number six: Unfortunately society is really closed minded and not everyone is open to a woman breast feeding her baby in public. So by bottle feeding Calista, those people who would have stared or said something to me have been spared the wrath of Christina. Regardless of how you feed your baby, you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't. Society and people are crazy!
Positive number seven: I can get together with my friend and enjoy a bottle of wine over great conversation. I don't have to worry about passing the alcohol on to Calista. I can also eat what I want to and not worry about certain foods not siting well with Calista.
Positive number eight: Formula fed babies eat less often than breastfed babies so pretty much right from the beginning, I didn't lose as much sleep as I thought I was going to. Plus when Darcy is able to, he can feed her allowing me to get some extra rest. With the exception of a few pockets of nights here and there, sleep deprivation caused by Calista has never really been an issue.
Positive number nine: As much as I love watching Calista grow and develop, I'm looking forward to her being an older baby. I'm comfortable with her but I'm even more comfortable when babies reach the 5-6 month mark. I know I'm not alone in this thinking because my friend said that for her second child, she wants to give birth to a one year old and skip the whole newborn and infant stage (I later learned more about Postpartum Depression and discussed the issues more with this friend.) With Calista being formula fed, Darcy and I have been able to share every single responsibility and that in turn makes life easier for me.
Positive number ten: Not that I've done this yet, but if I want to go see a movie by myself such as the new Julia Roberts movie Eat Pray Love, I'm able to. I can even stop and get my brows waxed on the way to the theater; something that needs to be done actually. Not that I've done this yet either, but I can sit in a coffee shop by myself and just zone out. When I have time to myself, I can actually enjoy the time because there's no reason to rush...other than the fact that I'm away from my daughter but like I said, that's a whole other issue.
Fast forward to today, I've been to a lot of coffee shops and movies by myself since writing that journal entry but I still haven't seen Eat, Pray, Love. More importantly, Calista is a healthy, vibrant and happy 20 month old. I'm very happy too!
Often times it is difficult to find the positive in a negative situation. We look and we search for something good but just can't find it. I believe that it is because we need to create our own positivity and happiness instead of just looking for it. We need to be proactive in our game of life. You are rolling your own dice, not anyone else.
This article was written by our guest blogger, Christina. She is currently a SAHM to an adorable 20 month old. The views and opinions are of our guest bloggers and do not necessarily represent the views of momstown.


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Monday, April 21, 2014
Easter Egg Hunt
We were so excited to hunt for eggs with loads of other cute kids at the Ruggles' home on Saturday.
Luke got the hang of it quickly with Nana's help.
He loved picking up an egg, giving it a shake and opening it right away.
Noah knew exactly what to do.
He didn't care about getting the most eggs. Just getting a few was good enough, as long as he had some candy to snack on.
But with a little motivation, he ended up scoring a pretty big candy stash.
After the egg hunt, Nana invited us over to dye Easter eggs.
Noah made some good ones. And Luke stayed away, which was exactly what I wanted. :-)
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How much do you get for donating eggs? What are the egg donation requirements? How do you find where to donate eggs? How often can you donate eggs?
As with any major procedure, the process of egg donation for money should be carefully evaluated before any commitments are made. Yes, egg donation pays very well, but there are many factors to consider first. With this article, potential donors can make an informed decision on whether or not they are eligible and willing to donate.
Why Do People Sell Eggs for Money?
Most people who donate eggs have one of two things on their minds: the payout is high, and there's an extensive need that they can help fulfill. While the former is self-explanatory, the latter requires a bit more explanation: In a study conducted between 2006 and 2010, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) found that infertility affects about 6.7 million women in the U.S. alone. The ASRM also found that 40% of men are either the cause or a contributing factor to a couple's infertility.
Many people suffer because they desperately want children but physically cannot make it happen, whether because the couple experiences infertility issues, because the couple includes same-sex partners, or because a single woman wants to raise a child on her own. People in this situation can choose to adopt, but some want a child that shares at least some of its genes with a parent. Some women want to have the experience of carrying a child. This is where egg donors come in; donors with a philanthropic focus want to reach out to those in need.
How the Egg Donation Process Works
Women interested in donating their eggs must go through a lengthy screening process to ensure health and eligibility. (We'll get more into those requirements in a moment.) This process usually involves a physical, an extensive review of your medical history, and a psychosocial evaluation.
Even after you've passed the screening process and qualified as a donor, the actual donation will only happen once a match has been made with prospective parents. Once you've matched with the intended parents and have been cleared to move forward, you must begin taking hormonal medications daily, which gradually taper off into a few times per week. These medications are usually administered by injection, which the donors give to themselves at home. These medications help mature the eggs and provoke ovulation. You will usually be required to attend some appointments at the clinic during this time so the doctors can review your progress.This treatment typically takes about a month before the retrieval of the eggs can be performed.
Once the woman has completed the injection treatment and is ready to undergo the retrieval, a physician inserts a probe into the vagina which removes the eggs. As few as three and as many as about 35 eggs may be extracted, though there are exceptions in which the numbers are lower and higher. The average is about 10 to 15.
The retrieval itself is reported as painless, though there may be some discomfort and cramping afterward. The procedure typically does not last longer than 30 minutes. Most patients are required to spend at least one day in the hospital following the procedure.
How long does it take to donate eggs? Between the screening process, being selected by the intended parents, and the actual egg retrieval, the entire process for egg donation could take up to six months. For this reason, agencies appreciate donors who have done their research ahead of time, who understand the process, and who are willing to make a serious time and effort commitment. If you want to get paid to donate eggs (or even just donate) it takes some prep time.
Risks and Drawbacks of Egg Donation
Egg donation is not a quick or simple process, and just like any other medical procedure, it does come with certain risks. In the beginning of the hormone injection cycle, some side effects may arise, including hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, headaches, fatigue, and others. After the procedure, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) may also occur in some women. OHSS symptoms may include trouble breathing, rapid weight gain, abnormal blood pressure, excessive accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, and others. Symptoms may last a few days after the procedure.
Though little evidence exists that donating eggs is harmful to women, there are donors who report that they've experienced long-term ailments and side-effects from the treatment and procedure. These long-term aftereffects are very rare and poorly documented, but it's worth contacting a physician at the agency where you wish to donate if you have any questions or concerns about your risks as a donor.
There are some restrictions to consider before beginning the process. Intercourse must be avoided as soon as the donor begins taking injections and until about a month after the retrieval. Otherwise, unwanted pregnancy may occur. Heavy physical labor and exercise must also be avoided during the treatment.
There are also ethical dilemmas to consider. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine provides a series of Ethics Committee Documents regarding numerous questions raised by egg donation, which may help potential donors come to their own conclusions about the most controversial aspects of egg donation.
Egg Donation Requirements, Qualifications to Donate Eggs
Egg donation requirements vary. Different agencies have different requirements, but there are a few basic requirements that are more or less the same across the board. To be able to donate eggs, women must:
- Be within the minimum and maximum age (usually 21 and 35)
- Be in good physical and mental health.
- Be a non-drug user and non-smoker.
- Have no reproductive health issues.
- Have regular periods.
- Have a BMI between 19 and 29.
- Not be using Depo-Provera shots or contraceptive implants.
- Be willing to make a firm time commitment. The screening interview typically delves into the donor's motives and observing the donor's accountability, so be prepared to show that you're capable of making such an important decision and following through with it.
Donors should always research the specific agency with which they will be working, as the requirements vary. Now, finally, how much for egg donation?
How Much Can You Earn Through Egg Donation?
Many donors are simply happy with the fact that they can provide a unique gift to couples or women who cannot naturally conceive. Donors can help relieve a lifetime of sadness for those people. But as we mentioned before, the payout doesn't hurt either, especially considering how extensive and involved the process is for the donor. So how much does egg donation pay?
Depending on the agency, the specific procedure, and the donor's personal details (some people want specific types of donors and are willing to pay more for certain attributes), most compensation levels fall in the range of $5,000 to $10,000 per donation cycle. In some places, depending on the donor's personal qualities, physical features, intelligence, or particular talents, compensation could go as high as $15,000. When selecting a donor who will contribute her genes to their baby, intended parents highly value intelligence — so they are often willing to pay considerable sums if, say, the donor graduated from Harvard. In the same vein, some parents want their baby to come from a donor with a particular religious or ethnic background, similar facial features, an inclination toward music or sports, and so forth, and will pay more to match with the perfect donor.
Remember that this compensation is paying for much more than the one-time, thirty-minute procedure; egg donors are compensated for the time and commitment they give in the weeks and months leading up to the procedure. Usually, most medical expenses are paid for either by the agency or the intended parents, with the exception of the donor's transportation (for which the donor herself is typically responsible).
How Many Times Can You Donate Eggs?
How much do you get paid for egg donation if you go multiple times? How often can you donate eggs? Most agencies set a limit to the number of times a woman can donate eggs — usually around six times total, spaced at least three months apart. It's best for the donor to contact the specific agency with which they will be working to be sure of the details. Because of the extensive screening that takes place before the first retrieval process, any subsequent donations generally proceed more quickly than the initial one.
It's important to note that some women may not be able or willing to donate a second time. The initial procedure affects each woman differently. Some women bounce back in no time, while others may require more time to heal and readjust from the hormonal injections and egg retrieval process. This is something to consider when donating eggs; donors should listen to their bodies and consider what's best for their health. Egg donations pay well, but money isn't the only consideration.
How Much Do You Get for Donating Eggs over a Lifetime?
How much do egg donors get paid over the course of their lives? If you can get $15,000 per session and you do six sessions, that means you can get paid to donate eggs to the tune of $90,000 over your lifetime. More commonly, at a rate of $5,000 to $10,000 per donation cycle, you could make $30,000 to $60,000 with six cycles.
Major Egg Donation Centers Across the United States
Many donation centers are local rather than national, so a quick Google search for "egg donation near [your city]" is likely to yield an assortment of nearby results. To help you in your search, here are some of the largest egg donation centers in the U.S.
ART Fertility Program of Alabama
- Age requirements: 19-32
- Additional requirements: Two normal ovaries; normal menstrual cycles; healthy BMI; non-smoker and non-drug user; willing to avoid certain activities and substances; have transportation; generally healthy
- Where the clinic has locations: Birmingham, Alabama
- How often women can donate: Information not disclosed online; may vary based on the donor's initial experience.
- Amount that donors are paid: $4,000 per donation cycle
- Read the above information and more on the "Egg Donor" page of the ART Fertility website.
Brown Fertility
- Age requirements: 18-27
- Additional requirements: Generally healthy, both physically and mentally
- Where the clinic has locations: Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tallahassee, Florida
- How often women can donate: Information not disclosed online. Contact Brown Fertility to learn more.
- Amount that donors are paid: Information not disclosed online; compensation may vary based on the traits the intended parents are looking for. Contact Brown Fertility to learn more.
- Read the above information and more on the "Egg Donation" page of the Brown Fertility website.
Center for Reproductive Medicine
- Age requirements: 21-33
- Additional requirements: BMI of 29 or less, non-smoker, live within two hours of Minneapolis location
- Where the clinic has locations: Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota
- How often women can donate: Up to six times
- Amount that donors are paid: $5,000 per donation cycle
- Read the above information and more on the "Become an Egg Donor" page of the Center for Reproductive Medicine website.
- Age requirements: 21-29
- Additional requirements: Regular monthly periods; no reproductive disorders or abnormalities; physically and emotionally healthy; BMI under 29; non-smoker and non-drug user; non-nicotine user; not on Depo-Provera; willing to undergo evaluations and take injections
- Where the clinic has locations: Chicago, Illinois; Greenwood Village, Colorado; Dallas, Texas; The Woodlands, Texas; New York, New York
- How often women can donate: Up to six times
- Amount that donors are paid: $5,000 – $10,000 per completed donation cycle
- Read the above information and more on the "Become an Egg Donor" page of the ConceiveAbilities website.
Extraordinary Conceptions
- Age requirements: 18-29
- Additional requirements: BMI of 27 or less, non-smoker and non-recreational drug user, not on Depo-Provera, and willing and able to complete medical and psychological testing as well as take injectable medications
- Where the clinic has locations: Carlsbad, California
- How often women can donate: Up to six times
- Amount that donors are paid: Starts at $5,000 per donation cycle, with additional benefits and support
- Read the above information and more on the FAQs page of the Extraordinary Conceptions website.
Fertility SOURCE Companies
- Age requirements: 21-29
- Additional requirements: U.S. citizen/has legal right to work in U.S.; healthy BMI; non-smoker; non-drug user; no reproductive abnormalities; two ovaries; some college or trade/vocational certification; reliable transportation; morning flexibility for about ten appointments; non-user of Depo-Provera, Mirena IUD, or implant birth control
- Where the clinic has locations: All 50 states
- How often women can donate: Up to six times
- Amount that donors are paid: $5,000-$8,000 for first-time donors, with an increase of $500-$1,000 per each following donation
- Read the above information and more on "The Donation Process" page of the Fertility SOURCE Companies website.
Mid-Iowa Fertility
- Age requirements: 21-32
- Additional requirements: Two normal ovaries; normal menstrual cycles; healthy BMI; non-smoker and non-drug user; generally healthy
- Where the clinic has locations: Clive, Iowa
- How often women can donate: Information not disclosed online; may vary based on the donor's initial experience.
- Amount that donors are paid: $5,000 per donation cycle
- Read the above information and more on the FAQs or "Become an Egg Donor" page of the Mid-Iowa Fertility website.
San Diego FertilityCenter
- Age requirements: 20-28
- Additional requirements: Generally healthy, normal BMI, non-smoker
- Where the clinic has locations: San Diego, California
- How often women can donate: Not disclosed; may vary based on the donor's initial experience. Contact San Diego FertilityCenter to learn more.
- Amount that donors are paid: $5,000 – $10,000 per donation cycle, plus potential additional support
- Read the above information and more on the "Donor Program" page of the FertilityCenter website.
Shady Grove Fertility
- Age requirements: 21-32
- Additional requirements: Body Mass Index of 18-28, non-smoker, live or work within an hour of one of the centers
- Where the clinic has locations: Numerous locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
- How often women can donate: Up to six times in a lifetime; repeat donors are usually allowed to donate within a few months of a previous donation depending on the donor's health
- Amount that donors are paid: $50 for beginning the process; $450 if donor is accepted, $200 if not; $6,500 for first donation; $7,500 for second donation; and $8,000 for each additional donation
- Read the above information and more on the "Become an Egg Donor" page of the Shady Grove Fertility website.
Wisconsin Fertility Institute
- Age requirements: 21-30
- Additional requirements: Healthy, non-smoker, reliable transportation, flexible schedule
- Where the clinic has locations: Middleton, Wisconsin
- How often women can donate: Up to six times
- Amount that donors are paid: $5,000 per completed donation cycle
- Read the above information and more on the FAQs page of the Wisconsin Fertility Institute website.
In Summary
You can earn up to $90,00 over your lifetime by donating eggs. Selling your eggs to fertility clinics is a serious commitment and any donor should be well-educated on the process before they begin.
For prospective donors who would like a glimpse into the world of egg donation, or for those who are already involved and are looking for an understanding place to share their story, one well-known community group is called We Are Egg Donors. This online forum provides information and support for every stage of the donation process.
It's also important to know that different countries have very different donor requirements and rules about compensation. The information provided in this article pertains only to agencies and donors within the United States.
Remember to do your research and don't be afraid to ask questions so that you can find the right agency and make the best choices for you and your health. Good luck to all those considering donation.
In case you're curious, here's how much sperm donors earn.


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Case Study: you have a company site hosted on a CMS (let's assume WordPress for the purpose of this). You want to capture inquiries from the public, and create Leads in your Dynamics 365 for Sales.
Technologies: WordPress site (you must be able to create plugins) or any other public site, Logic Apps, Dynamics 365 for Sales.
On your WordPress site you have a plugin that collects the Lead details and pushes then to a HTTP end-point. This is a JSON with a payload containing the Lead details. I'll let the WordPress gurus figure this one out, but if you run a search for WordPress form to JSON plugin you will find several results of already existing plugins.
On your Azure Portal, find Logic Apps and create a new app. Once your app is created (it only takes a few moments), go into designer and create a blank Logic App. Search for HTTP and find HTTP Request.
Ok, we all know by now, with Dynamics 365 CE we have portal capabilities. It's a configurable portal driven by the config and data in your CRM. But that's where I'll stop. The CRM Portal architecture is very much coupled to your CRM, and it doesn't qualify for our Decoupled Architecture topic.
Instead, in this post I want to focus on the large majority of enterprises. They already have a portal, most likely a CMS driving their current site, Read the rest of this entry »
As we've seen in the previous article, Decoupled Architecture is a model that allows various layers of a platform to execute independently, but interface together.
In this article I want to focus a little deeper, and tackle the Decoupled Architecture model when it comes to integrations.
Imagine this typical scenario:
In this article I want to focus on Decoupled Architecture. This is the start of a small series, in the end driving the idea back to Business Applications, but this first post is going to be quite agnostic.
Very often we are faced with a project where, dues to obvious constraints, like time and budget, we have to produce an output that might not be ideal on the long run. While we're solving the problem at hand successfully, are we really setting the customer on the right path for the future?
Let's look at what Decoupled Architecture is in the first place.
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By Nick Scrima, Journal of Chinese Martial Arts
Chén Zì Qiáng is a 20th generation descendant of Chén family Tài Jí Quán and Chief Coach of the Chén Jiā Gōu (Chén village) Tài Jí Quán School in China. A multiple national champion in China, Chén has coached many students who achieved national tournament success. He is skilled in all Chén style hand and weapons forms and actively promotes Tuī Shǒu (Push Hands) and Sǎndǎ.
This wide-ranging interview covers the many historic influences on Chén style Tài Jí Quán and Chén Zì Qiáng's early training as part of an illustrious family. He discusses the essential training for building a solid foundation in the style (including post standing, silk reeling, breathing exercises, and the basic forms – Lǎo Jià Yī Lù and Lǎo Jià Èr Lù), and offers his ideas on Chén Tài Jí as compared to other Tài Jí styles. He describes the health benefits and stress-relieving properties of correct Tài Jí practice, as well as the principles and practices of Tuī Shǒu and the application of Fā Jìn. He notes the training methods for his Sǎndǎ team and his thoughts on Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).


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Whether Halloween is your favorite holiday or you can't wait until the fake cobwebs and Jack-o'-lanterns are packed up for the season, there's something undeniably special about going all out on the 31st — especially when it comes to costumes. Your kids probably have the idea, the costume, and the props all set, but if you really want to take things to the next level, finish off that look with some easy Halloween face paint ideas. (Don't worry: We didn't forget about you. We have some makeup ideas for adults, too.) Whether your kids want to look like cute, fuzzy animals or one of their favorite characters from movies and TV — or whether your makeup application skills are beginner, intermediate, or expert — we have a look that will inspire you. Just add face paint!
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Forget the donut trend: It doesn't get much sweeter than ice cream face paint, complete with yellow sprinkles to top off the look.
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An Incredibles-inspired mask is a great way to add some extra dimension to their Mr. Incredible or Elastigirl costume.
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GCA Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.
Glebe Community Centre
Louise Arnoff, Elizabeth Ballard, Dan Chook Reid, June Creelman, Colette Downie, Sylvia Grandi, Rochelle Handelman (proxy for Carol Macleod), Jennifer Humphries (proxy for Angela Keller-Herzog), Bruce Jamieson, Sylvie Legros, Carolyn Mackenzie, Christine McAllister, Liz McKeen, Bill Price, Sue Stefko, Josh Van Noppen (proxy for Nini Pal), Sarah Viehbeck
Others: John Humphries, Jonathan Macleod, Alex
Regrets: Carol Macleod, Brenda Perras
Sarah welcomed all to the meeting and acknowledged that we meet on the unceded territory of the Algonquin people.
The agenda was approved with amendments, including: postponing the discussion with a representative of the City regarding the secondary plan for Bank Street; moving the President's report to be second on the agenda; and, adding reports from three GCA committees (Traffic, Great Glebe Garage Sale, Planning).
The agenda was approved with these adjustments (Sylvia /Rochelle). The February meeting minutes were approved without changes (Bill /June).
Given recent conversations between the Mutchmor community (including its parent council), the City of Ottawa, school trustee Lyra Evans, and local community members, Sarah proposed that the GCA host a community meeting with the City, school board, and community members. She proposed the following motion:
Be it resolved that the GCA host a community meeting to enable discussion and community perspectives about the return of a boarded rink to the Glebe.
Discussion: Members spoke in favour of a community meeting. In response to a question, Sarah identified specific concerns being raised by parents (including a larger student population and the amount of space available for their use; sight lines; condition of the grass). She also said that the timing of the meeting would be coordinated with Shawn's office.
A friendly amendment was put forward:
Be it resolved that the GCA host a community meeting to enable discussion and community perspectives about the return of a boarded rink to the Glebe, with due consideration of timing of when the City will make a recommendation to the Board.
Jon reported that Shawn and his staff are putting together a proposal with respect to the rink.
(Sarah / Christine) Carried (with friendly amendment)
Sarah also reported:
- Jane's Walk is coming up on May 4-5; Shawn's office is seeking interested volunteers to participate. Jennifer Humphries is leading one on May 5.
- Bike Ottawa is looking for volunteers to present at a Spring Bike Ottawa event.
- The community meeting about 99 Fifth has postponed; it will not take place on March 27.
- There is a community garden workshop tonight to highlight opportunities to apply for funding to support community gardens.
On Shawn Menard's behalf, Jonathan Macleod reported:
- Shawn is not in the office for a few weeks, welcoming little Hazel to their family.
- The 99 Fifth town hall was postponed because location was not accessible.
- The Firehall Park, at O'Connor and Fifth, will be created this spring/summer. Jon said he would share the plans.
- There will be changes to bus routes through the Glebe when the LRT starts (e.g., adding runs to the 56; new route 55; improvements to routes 6 and 7; less service to the 10). Shawn's office will share details.
- There are traffic concerns on Powell Avenue (e.g., speeding, volumes); Shawn's office is working on traffic calming measures. Powell Avenue residents will be consulted.
- The City will put up flex-stakes along the Glebe Avenue bike lane.
In response to Jon's report, one Board member commended Shawn for his work on the Environment Committee; the Urban Forest Management Plan got an additional staff person and a strong commitment for a 2020 budget allocation. There are two motions being presented on April 16: delayed the implementation of plastic bags in green bins, and declaring a climate emergency in Ottawa. The GCA Environment Committee is supportive of both.
In response to a question about whether traffic calming on Powell will take place on both sides of Bronson, Jon said that it was not discussed but that he could raise it.
In response to a question about the implications of declaring a climate emergency in the City of Ottawa, Jon said that the motion was still being developed.
In response to a question about how the Bronson construction would affect Bank Street, Jon committed the link to the traffic management plan.
One Board member suggested there were lessons to be learned from the Glebe Avenue bike lane experience, including a lack of space (leading to parking in the bike lane, difficulties with right turns), and snow in the bike lane.
Motion 1: Budget principles
Whereas the Glebe Community Association Board adopted a set of budget principles in January 2018;
Whereas those principles did not contain specific figures where required; and
Whereas the Board discussed those figures at its February meeting;
Be it resolved that the following be adopted as the Budget Principles of the GCA Board:
- An annual budget be prepared and approved by the Board each fall;
- The GCA's annual revenues from membership fees be allocated to cover the association's non-discretionary or core operating expenses in serving members as a first priority before additional spending is incurred;
- A minimum reserve of $25,000 of unencumbered funds be maintained at all times to maintain a prudent emergency fund for legal or other costs in cases of events such as a proposed large development that negatively affects the community;
- Every effort is made to ensure spending is allocated equitably among all of the GCA's areas of activity;
- Every effort is made to provide the Board with quarterly financial statements;
- A maximum of 25% of the GCA's unencumbered balance is spent on a specific area of activities with community benefit in any given year unless the proposal is viewed by the Board of Directors to be of such importance that other priorities are deferred; and,
- Significant project proposals must be discussed and debated with full disclosure a minimum of one Board meeting before a motion is presented to the Board.
Discussion: Sarah presented the budget principles with the figures to complete the principles (minimum reserve, maximum proportion of unencumbered balance). Sylvie clarified that these would be applicable next year (beginning in 2019-2020 FY). One Board member suggested that the reserve figure be higher. Another asked if it should be linked to inflation. One member said that this was a starting point that could be raised by future boards.
Two votes were taken with respect to the two budget principles:
- To establish a minimum reserve of $25,000 of unencumbered funds be maintained at all times to maintain a prudent emergency fund for legal or other costs in cases of events such as a proposed large development that negatively affects the community;
(Rochelle / June) Carried
- To establish that a maximum of 25% of the GCA's unencumbered balance be spent on a specific area of activities with community benefit in any given year unless the proposal is viewed by the Board of Directors to be of such importance that other priorities are deferred.
(Christine / Jennifer) Carried
Motion 2: Insurance
Be it resolved that the GCA purchase a Commercial General Liability insurance through the City's Community Partners Insurance Program at a cost of $750 (plus taxes if applicable) for a $2 million coverage.
Discussion: Sylvie presented the motion. This insurance would cover liabilities for meetings, specific events (e.g., GCA AGM, Old Home Earth Day, candidate debates). She also said that have events at the GCC simplifies insurance requirements. The insurance would be for a year.
In response to a question, it was clarified that Dow's Lake and the Glebe Annex were included in the GCA Bylaws, so would be covered.
In response to a question about whether the coverage extends to events in parks, Sylvie said that it covers events in "city facilities".
In response to questions, Sylvie clarified that the CIEF grant project and Great Glebe Garage Sale were not considered in the insurance discussions.
(Sylvie /Rochelle) Carried
Motion 3: Nominations Committee
Whereas the GCA nominates a slate of new Directors at its AGM in June; and
Whereas proactive efforts are typically required to secure a slate;
Be It Resolved That the GCA form an ad hoc nominations committee, chaired by a Vice-President, to recruit and propose a slate of Directors for the 2019-20 AGM.
Discussion: Sarah presented the motion. June and Josh said they were happy to lead this work.
(Carolyn / Dan) Carried
Motion 4: Membership Campaign
Whereas the proposed budget of the membership campaign is $830, broken down as follows:
- 3500 8½ x 11 full colour double-sided trifold flyers $350 (Laser Zone)
- 3500 2 x 3½ business cards, colour printing $100 (Laser Zone)
- Envelops, elastics $50
- Publicity, printing, posters, President's letter, canvas instructions $30
- Glebe Report ad $200
- Online membership system (excluding per use fee) $100
And whereas each committee has $200 discretionary spending which has not been included in the proposed budget,
Be it resolved that the Membership Committee be given permission to spend up to $900 to cover the costs of the 2019 membership campaign.
Discussion: Rochelle presented the motion.
One Board member suggested that banner ads on the Glebe Report (costing approximately $85 per issue) be used. A friendly amendment was made to allow for at least one banner ad if Membership Committee decides to take advantage of that:
Be it resolved that the Membership Committee be given permission to spend up to $925 to cover the costs of the 2019 membership campaign.
(Rochelle / Christine) Carried
Additional motion: Joint All Candidates Meeting (Federal Election)
Be it resolved that the GCA join other Capital Ward community associations in the hosting of an all candidates debate for Ottawa Centre in advance of the fall 2019 federal election.
DIscussion – Sarah presented the motion. It was suggested that the GCC be the venue.
(Rochelle / Josh) Carried
Committee reports:
Environment Committee
John provided an update on the CEIF project, which is moving ahead. One issue still outstanding is obtaining the required commercial liability insurance. The committee will return to the Board regularly with updates. Sarah thanked Peter Vice for assisting with legal advice.
Great Glebe Garage Sale – May 25
Colette reported that the website is up-to-date and questions are coming in (including whether a permit is needed). People are encouraged to donate a percentage of sales to the Food Bank; $12,000 was raised last year, so it was suggested that we try to increase that amount this year. In response to a question, Colette said a budget would be presented at the next meeting. Jon invited Colette to share any concerns re: no parking signs with Shawn's office.
Carolyn reported that the 99 Fifth consultation will focus on construction management. She also encouraged people to complete the Bank Street Height and Character Study survey by April 8. At the April GCA meeting, Carolyn will present a draft response for the Board's consideration. There may also be a representative of the City present. In response to a question, Carolyn said she had no more information about the work beside the King's Daughters.
Sarah reported, on Matt's behalf, that the committee discussed several issues with Shawn's office, including snow clearing, parking on Second Avenue and the Bronson Bridge.
There was some discussion about a recent newspaper article on Lansdowne. There will be a report to FEDCO next week with proposals to come in June. It was suggested that we set up some sort of mechanism to respond (e.g., use Ward Council or Lansdowne Working Group). Jon said that Shawn's office was developing their response and is considering engagement.
June presented draft guidelines on political activities and the Board. Board members were generally supportive. One Board member suggested that the GCA engage in outreach to candidates who had not won. June will add this.
In the following discussion, Board members noted that, on one hand,
- Meetings are quite full
- The GCA hosts candidates' debates
- This brings partisan politics into our meetings
- Those who show up tend to have a connection with the Board already
- There can be as many as 10 or 11 candidates in provincial and federal elections
- At the municipal level, councillor and school trustee candidates should be considered.
On the other hand,
- It is interesting to hear from candidates
- If people reach out to us, we should let them speak
- This provide an "up close and personal" chance to engage with candidates
- It helps to challenge the power of incumbency.
- The GCA could prepare a list of questions for candidates to respond to in writing
Board members suggested that there could be different rules for municipal and provincial/federal candidates.
June invited Board members to send her any other comments. A motion on this will be presented at the next meeting.
The Board noted, with deep thanks for his contributions to our community, that Tom Tanner passed away last week.
Dan reported that the CNIB is hoping to open a hub at Lansdowne in June. Advocacy is needed, as Lansdowne is not accessible for those people who are visually impaired.
The meeting adjourned at 8:59 pm. (Rochelle / Elizabeth)


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Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Laboring with Charlotte
Monday Tucker had an accident free day. So Monday night we took him to Chuck E. Cheese as promised. He has only been there once before, the day that Charlotte was born. I haven't written down her birth story yet and I think it's time I did.
We were off birth control and my period was a couple days late, but I thought I would wait a couple more days before taking a pregnancy test. It was April 20 and my brother's wife Michelle called and said she thought she might need to take a pregnancy test. When I told her we were in the same boat, she decided to drive down from Salt Lake and we would do this together. We headed to KMart and bought a 3 pack and split up into our seperate bathrooms to do the tests. 3 minutes later we both had positive results!
Charlotte was due the day after Christmas. I remember sitting down with Trent and calculating her due date when we found out we were pregnant. The first thing Trent said was, "Our kid's gonna hate us." We hadn't really thought about how birthdays close to Christmas probably aren't the funnest. Anyway, since Tucker had come 3 days late with my mom feeding me castor oil mixed in orange juice (that's one way to assure there will be no b.m. during delivery) and my mom had all her babies late I figured this new baby would be a few days late too. Then there was the doctor and Trent saying- Let's have this baby before the end of the year, for tax purposes you know. So Michelle had her baby two weeks early and my friend Mel McKinnon that was due a couple days after me had her baby early as well, so by Christmas I was wanting to meet my baby. Christmas day came and went and early the next morning (around 4 am I think) I started having contractions. They weren't too strong, but were pretty regular and I told Trent I thought we were gonna have the baby that day. When he headed off to work they were still going and he told me to call when I was ready to go. Tucker and I had a pretty normal day, hanging out with the Blackhursts for a little while. While I was there my contractions were coming pretty close together, so I told my friend Michelle she may have to watch Tucker that night if I had the baby. She was really great and said they would be glad too. She had volunteered to previously because my mom's plans were to come up on January 2. I decided Tucker and I should go on a little date since we wouldn't be spending much time alone anymore. It was a strange thought because for the last two and a half years we had pretty much spent all our time together with just the two of us. We went to Fazoli's to have junch together. While we were waiting for our food I called my mom to let her know my contractions were about 6 minutes apart and I would be going to the hospital in the next couple of hours. She didn't sound too convinced that it was the real thing and told me they were just heading out the door to go to Rocky Point, Mexico for a few days. I told her to call me later that night to find out any news. After lunch we went home and took naps, well at least I tried to rest while Tucker napped. Around 4 I told Trent to get ready to come home cause I thought we should go to the hospital soon and I put my bag in the car and waited. When Trent got home my contractions had slowed down a little and I wasn't sure if we should go yet because I didn't want to get sent home. Matt and Michelle Blackhurst called to see if we needed them to come get Tucker yet and I just told them I would let them know. We decided to go and look around at Sam's club and eat some dinner. The walking got my contractions coming faster and they were hurting more now. The boys ate hot dogs and I had a cherry Icee and a couple bites of Tuckers dog. We drove from there to the hospital and got there about 5:30 or so. They checked me and said I was at a 4 and they would keep me for an hour and then check me again. I told Trent he should probably take Tucker somewhere and keep him occupied for an hour. This is when Tucker discovered the wonder that is Chuck E. Cheese. After an hour I had barely progressed at all and the nurse asked when my due date was. "Today" She said she hates to send mothers home on their due date so she wanted me to walk the halls for thirty minutes and see if that would move things along. I called Trent and updated him and began my walking. It sucked walking the halls wearing one robe on the front and one backwards to cover my butt, but it worked. I told Trent to come back to the hospital. The nurse said I was a 5+ and they could check me in now. They moved me to my room and hooked me up to moniters. I sort of wanted to give birth without an epidural this time. I had been reading a hypnobirthing book, but hadn't taken the classes that I wanted to besides a couple hour breathing and relaxation technique class we had gone to with Gina and Ian weeks before. I was feeling nauseaus with each contraction now and breathing through the contractions was getting harder.
To be continued very soon.
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Clementines are the perfect snack. They're small, seedless, and easy to peel. They're also nutritious because they're loaded with fiber and vitamin C. Clementines are related to oranges and they're citrus fruits.
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- Clementines are a type of mandarin orange. Mandarin oranges, including clementines and tangerines, are smaller than other oranges. They have a squat shape and they're easy to peel. Clementines are the smallest mandarin oranges.
- These tiny, sweet fruits are a cross between sweet oranges and mandarins. They were accidentally created in 1902 by Clement Rodier, whom the fruit was named for. They have less acid than naval oranges and are usually sweeter.
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I'm obsessed with all things pink (shocking I know!) and I'm always on the look out for something unique and stylish and… pink! When it comes to travel I have a hot pink suitcase, posy pink carry-on and a light pink vanity bag – seeing me walk through an airport is like watching a float at Mardi Gra. With a trip pending overseas at the end of the year, I've been on the hunt to add to my pink collection and find the perfect travel accessories to take with me.
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Why do we make the decision to educate our children? What value does education have in our society? What is the goal of education? Schools originated thousands of years ago, and although they were different then the schooling that students receive today, it's purpose was the same. Historically, the purpose of education is to teach our children how to survive in the world. As humans have always lived in groups, in order to sustain those groups, the elder members of society needed to teach the necessary skills for survival to the young . . . to keep the group going. If we look at the purpose of schooling and it's design then grades have no place in education. Imposing grades on students not only goes against the initial needs for education, but it actually limits a student's ability to reach their full potential.
Let me give you two examples that demonstrate the problems of using grades as a measuring tool for student achievement.
In elementary school, a student is struggling. He is not reading at grade level and is having trouble understanding the concepts in math. The student is evaluated on writing samples and math tests. The student performs poorly on these tests and frequently receives F grades. The teacher marks the problems the student did wrong on his math tests and makes grammatcial corrections to his homework. The student sees his F grade, becomes discouraged, and never looks at the teacher's remarks. This pattern continues throughout his schooling. His improvement never goes beyond minimal. He is consistently labeled a "failure."
A second student performs extremely well in school, the teacher praises the student constantly and tells the parent that their child is doing a great job. Because the student outperforms other students the child frequently receives A's and relatively low feedback on assignments other than GREAT JOB! They do well, but these students have no more improvements to make, they know what it takes to earn an A and they do the required amount but never advance further in their learning.
The two examples take place in classrooms all over the country. Grades deter student achievement. It does have its benefits, but I truly feel that overall it is hurting our children. I have worked with students of all ages as a tutor and found that academic achievement and the desire to learn occurs much more rapidly when students are not evaluated, but are encouraged to learn and improve. By seeking improvement, no child is labeled a failure and no child stops learning. As educators, we need to seriously think about using grades as a tool to evaluate student achievement, if we are to meet education's true goals.
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ATD Master E-Learning Instructional Designer™ Program
Take your e-learning design to the next level with this assessment-based program.
Learn to design courses that motivate, inform, change behavior, and elevate performance. Earning the ATD Master E-Learning Instructional Designer designation prepares you to design and align learning to meet business objectives and makes you a valued partner to stakeholders.
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Learn to design courses that motivate, inform, change behavior, and elevate performance. Earning the ATD Master E-Learning Instructional Designer designation prepares you to design and align learning to meet business objectives and makes you a valued partner to stakeholders.
Theory is important, but so is learning the practical process of applying e-learning instructional design principles to workplace situations. This three-part mastery program provides both. Engage online as you prepare for the face-to-face course. Collaborate with fellow participants to work through a case study and then plan, design, and learn to build an actual e-learning course. Demonstrate your proficiency by creating a final project for evaluation, and select an elective course that complements what you've learned.
- Critique e-learning modules using an ATD-exclusive rubric.
- Learn to connect with stakeholders and elevate your position as an e-learning leader.
- Develop an e-learning solution to a current skill or behavioral challenge you are having in your organization.
- Use the ATD e-learning instructional design model to develop e-learning projects that motivate, inform, and, most importantly, change behavior and performance.
- Analyze factors that will shape your design, such as the audience, the learning environment, and the technology ecosystem.
- Use research and evidence-based practices to make key design decisions at the course level, curriculum level, and initiative level.
- Write storyboards that meet the needs of your learners, developers, and subject matter experts.
- Make purposeful decisions about interface design, authoring tools, media, and other factors that affect development of your courses.
- Create a plan to launch your course and evaluate its effectiveness.
- Confidently manage e-learning production, from resources and scheduling to managing expectations and quality assurance.
- Effectively connect and communicate the business impact of your e-learning solutions.
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Download the brochure to learn everything you need to know about this course.
You will follow the ATD E-Learning Design Model from start to finish, with opportunities for application and deep learning along the way. You will also receive a rubric by which to assess e-learning which you can use back on the job.
You also must pass a 20-question assessment to demonstrate mastery of the content of this program. You may take this at any time during the program and can retake it until you achieve a passing score.
Finally, should you choose to do so, you'll continue your personalized learning journey by completing a complimentary elective course (online or face-to-face) of your choice to help you address your own unique professional development needs. You may choose from any ATD certificate program (except for the Training Design and Delivery certificate program) or any Essentials series online workshop. The CPLP Prep, APTD Prep, Elements, and other Master Series courses are not included in the complimentary option.
ATD estimates approximately three to four months to successfully complete the entire program.
Keep in mind the ATD Master E-Learning Instructional Designer is a unique and robust assessment-based program. If you are interested in strengthening your ability in e-learning instructional design and delivery but are not interested in committing to the ATD Master E-Learning Instructional Designer assessment component or timeframe, consider the E-Learning Certificate program.
- Experienced e-learning developers who want to strengthen their design capability and master new approaches to e-learning course development.
- Experienced instructional designers ready to validate their skills and improve their ability to lead successful e-learning projects.
To ensure you gain the most from this advanced-level program, we strongly recommend:
- demonstrated e-learning experience with at least three years of instructional design
- solid understanding of instructional design principles and models (ADDIE, SAM, and so on)
- demonstrated experience conducting needs assessments and writing effective learning objectives
- completion of a foundational ATD certificate program, such as the E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate (preferred, not required)
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This program has been approved for 28.0 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
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