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Global Cool event encourages 'rebooting' a jumper to save money and reduce fuel usage
- Yasmin Ali and Claire Sawers
- 12 January 2011
Scottish artist collective Garterstitch100 to create 10m stitch blanket to mark International Women's Day
Staying warm over winter doesn't mean you need to look like a dag, you know. Why not give old jumpers a jazz-up for starters, suggest Claire Sawers and Yasmin Ali
Tempting though it may be to break out the high-neck Damart thermals at this time of year, and bury yourself beneath layers of wadding and fleece, there are ways of staying draft-free and still exposing a hint of waistline/ dress sense/ youthful abandon in the process. A decent belt or thick pair of tights is one way of breathing new life into an old cardigan or sweater-dress, but for inspiration on how to resuscitate old jumpers and give them a new look, the Sew Remade workshop could be worth a visit. Run by young eco-brand Global Cool, which points out that layering up saves money on heating bills and does the planet a favour in the process, it will give participants a jumper to work on, and access to wool/ sequins/ buttons etc to sew on.
The event is part of Global Cool's winter campaign to 'Turn Up The Style, Turn Down the Heat', and builds on the success of last year's '18 Degrees of inspiration' which encouraged people to turn their thermostat down to 18 degrees. (A UK household could save approximately £55 per year, just by turning down the thermostat by one degree, says Global Cool).
Saving the planet while staying warm-as-toast is one reason to rediscover a love of knitwear. For Garterstitch100, there is a much more noble incentive. The Scottish artist collective is keen for volunteers to 'sitandknitabit', and help create a blanket, made up of a mind-boggling 100 million stitches in 6x6 inch squares. The stitches can be Fair Isle, stripes, or anything else you desire, and represent the number of woman missing worldwide due to gender discrimination. The blanket will be displayed as part of Loop; a day of events to mark the upcoming International Women's Day centenary on Tuesday 8 March.
Global Cool 'Sew Remade' workshop, 7–10pm, Wed 12 Jan, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, £5, price includes materials and a jumper.
For bookings visit www.globalcool.org
Other events
Stitch it!
Sewing class with Silvia Pellegrino & Jennie Lööf, Jan/Feb, dates TBC, Welcome Home, Keith St, Glasgow. See www.welcomehomestore.co.uk for updates.
Garterstitch 100
'sitandknitabit.' Volunteers are invited to send 6x6 inch squares of knitting to Tramway, Glasgow, by Mon 28 Feb. See garterstitch100.posterous.com for details.
Wool Pack knitting and crocheting night
First Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm, Sheep Heid Inn, The Causeway, Edinburgh.
See www.sheepheid.co.uk for info.
Knitting night
Sofi's Bar, Henderson St, Edinburgh, Thu 13 Jan and Thu 10 Feb, 7.30pm. www.bodabar.com


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Revision Rhinoplasty
Dr. Kassir is a top revision rhinoplasty and nose job specialist in NYC. His success in rhinoplasty is based on inherent skill combined with well-developed judgment and acquired knowledge and experience. Rhinoplasty has one of the highest revision rates in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery. Revision, or secondary, rhinoplasty is an option if you're not happy with the results of your original nose surgery.
In general, it is easier to fix problems when not enough cartilage was removed during the primary surgery, because your surgeon can go back and take away more cartilage. More often, however, revision rhinoplasty involves adding cartilage to open the airway or to recreate shape and proportion.
Repair a bad nose job with revision Rhinoplasty surgery
Bad nose jobs can be repaired with a revision Rhinoplasty surgery, performed by Dr. Kassir in his 799 Park Avenue, NYC clinic. The incisions for revision rhinoplasty can be made on the inside of the nose (closed rhinoplasty), or on the underside of the nose between the nostrils (open rhinoplasty). Closed rhinoplasty has the advantages of being less traumatic and invasive to the tissues because the surgeon only uncovers the areas that need correction, whereas the open approach involves a wider dissection and more disconnection and reconnection of supporting structures. The closed approach may be safer if you have scarring from earlier nose surgeries, but some surgeons prefer the open approach for the exposure that it provides, or to better understand and visualize complicated cases. If you are unhappy with your previous nose job, setup a consultation with Dr. Kassir to see if he can repair your poor rhinoplasty with his revision procedure.
Are injectable fillers safe and effective for revision rhinoplasty?
In the right hands and on the right nose, the right filler can do wonders. Injectable fillers may be cheaper and safer alternatives to a secondary nose surgery, but they are not risk-free, nor are they a solution for all imperfections. Fillers should not be used in place of primary and/or revision nose surgery; however, some fillers may be able to play a role in minor corrections.
As it stands, hyaluronic acid fillers (such as Restylane and Juvederm), calcium hydroxylapatite gel fillers (like Radiesse) and liquid silicone have all been used off-label to treat nasal deformities. Silicone can be deleterious and may increase risk of severe complications such as nodules, cellulitis and ulceration.
In the same way that Dr. Kassir's technique can make a difference in satisfaction when filling facial folds, such prowess also plays a role in tweaking nasal imperfections. For example, these fillers should not be used in the base and tip of the nose, and should be injected at the proper depth to stave off complications, which may include bumps and lumps.
Revision Rhinoplasty Risks
Revision rhinoplasty, like primary rhinoplasty, comes with its share of risks. They include temporary loss of sense of smell, prolonged swelling, bursting of small blood vessels, excessive scarring and even skin loss, anesthesia complications, and further cosmetic or functional issues. Dr. Kassir will explain all the risks to you before you have the surgery.
Dr. Ramtin Kassir is triple board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology & the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Board certification assures you that your surgeon has had extensive training, passed rigorous examinations, and is up to date on new technology and techniques.
View revision rhinoplasty before and after pictures of other people who have had revision surgery done by Dr. Kassir.
Revision Rhinoplasty Recovery
Revision rhinoplasty recovery is similar to that of primary rhinoplasty. Nasal packing will help reduce swelling and bleeding after surgery, but you will be unable to breathe through your nose until the packing is removed. Dr. Kassir can prescribe painkillers to alleviate any of the pain associated with the surgery. You may feel nauseated after any surgery. If you have had this problem, alert Dr. Kassir and the anesthesiologist so that you can receive anti-nausea drugs in advance.
There may be some bleeding during the first few days. Applying a cold compress to your forehead can help reduce swelling. It is also a good idea to elevate your head for the first week after surgery and to avoid any trauma to the nose area during the first six to eight weeks after surgery. Blowing your nose should be avoided for two to three weeks after any type of rhinoplasty. However, your airway should be clear as soon as the packs are removed, and the need for nose-blowing (common when the airway is obstructed) should diminish significantly after your surgery.
You will likely be asked to return in three to seven days so the stitches and the cast can be removed. Your nose will still be swollen, but after two weeks much of the swelling will have subsided.
Revision Rhinoplasty Cost
Revision rhinoplasty costs up to $25,000. Any part of the fee that is directly related to correcting airway problems may be covered by your health insurance, although you must cover any costs associated with cosmetic changes. If the rhinoplasty cost is prohibitive, ask Dr. Kassir about monthly payments. For financing options and tips, call our expert surgical coordinator for no-interest financing offers.
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2019 Toyota RAV4 Vacaville CA
All-new for 2019, the fifth-generation RAV4 brings us a new design, fresh technology, and several other updates that are sure to make it stand out from the crowd. Toyota designers gave top priority to the adventurous and refined nature of the RAV4 when crafting the 2019 model. Not to mention, advanced technology features make the in-car experience unlike ever before.
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Although there are a lot of changes for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, perhaps the most notable update is the exterior design. Style enhancements include a more sophisticated and sporty look, complete with a more dynamic profile, lower-positioned side mirrors, higher ground clearance, and a wider front track.
In terms of performance, drivers can choose between two impressive powertrain options—a 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed direct-shift automatic transmission or an inline-four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II with electronically-controlled CVT.
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All-new for 2019, the Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid brings a new level of sporty design and performance to the RAV4 Hybrid lineup. Features include piano-black accents throughout the exterior, projector-beam LED headlamps, sport-tuned suspension, and the improved Toyota Hybrid System with more power and better fuel economy.
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- Two-tone exterior paint scheme
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Two questions that might ruin your day, but not your week
One consistent pattern is the low percentage of brands effectively communicating their giving. That number is 8%. Said another way; 92% of all businesses fail to deliver detailed and current information about their community giving.
It's difficult to fathom a failure of this magnitude in the information age we live in. Being a hybrid research organization we pause when we see the unbelievable. We needed to confirm our findings. We were open to redesigning our research if we could detect the flaw. So in this case we chose to go directly to the source.
Field studies can reveal potentially foul data. We began by selecting a sample set of businesses that visibly provided charitable donations to the community. Next we had to define the precision questions we would ask employees in the field.
After multiple trials we settled on these two:
- Can you name a local charity this business supports?
- What causes do you care about? (Sometimes we had to prompt: "Homeless", "Environment"…)
What happened next was disappointing.
Answers to question one revealed that 2 of 10 employees responded with a 'named' charity. That's only a 20% success rate. (Nearly half responded with 'United Way')
Answers to question two revealed that 9 of 10 respondents could claim one or more personal causes. Over 75% were explicit in their answers. They offered statistics and details to 'prove' their affinity.
How could it be that 9 of 10 employees have no hesitation when asked to declare a personal cause – but only 2 of 10 can name a charity their employer supports?
What we learned next is insight only a field study can provide.
After the first question is asked and unanswered, the employee disappears for a spell. What generally happened was the respondent felt compelled to provide an authoritative answer. They sought a manager's help.
If you ask these questions while dining, you can expect a manager to magically appear at your table with ready answers. Sometimes they are 'generic' answers. But more frequently they are very specific. Managers tend to know substantial facts.
Unfortunately, employees simply don't know – but they care!
At times the employee was hovering over the table while the manager spoke about their commitment to the community. It's evident they want to know this. When they discover the business is supporting their cause in some indirect or direct form they are jubilant! They become an instant fan of their employer. Being able to observe body language is one of the benefits of field studies. The attitude change is remarkable.
Whether you're a business or a nonprofit this should ruin your day. But not your week.
This failure with a simple root cause has an even simpler solution.
How do you fix it? Here are some practical suggestions:
For businesses:
- Print off a list of your current recipients and post it in the employee lunchroom,
- Even more effective – put it where your patrons can readily see it themselves,
- Maintain your website, and
- Make sure you cover your community giving with your new employees.
For large businesses:
- Integrate this into your New Employee Orientation (NEO) program,
- Keep your managers informed so they can pass this information to employees, and
- Monthly employee newsletters can help with this information gap.
For nonprofits:
- Schedule visits with your business sponsors and have some swag in your bag,
- Encourage employees to sign-up to receive your newsletters, and
- Be a regular customer for your business sponsors
Your employees are your best advocates for your business. They are also your finest ambassadors. This is knowledge they will carry out to the community on your behalf – even years after they moved on. Give them the opportunity to be proud of their employer's commitment to the community. It's a healthy dose of attitude adjustment any workplace can appreciate.


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I'll tweet about your book on Amazon if you tweet about us.
Back in January, I blogged about the Amazon Tweet Exchange. The deal was simple: tweet about one of the books we have either reviewed or paid to promote (listed on the post), and I would tweet about your book on Amazon.
Naive as I was, I didn't realize I would get so many responses. I'm ready to try again, but this time a little differently.
First, let me make this clear: it may take me a while to fulfill these. My paying clients come first, and sometimes my personal life prevents me from working on more than just the bare minimum.
Second, although I compose tweets for clients all the time, I didn't realize how much work it would be to write one or two tweets per book. Which explains another reason why it took so long.
Because of that, I want you to supply the wording of your tweet. I'm simply going to take the data you give me and compose a quick tweet out of it.
That means there's going to be a little thinking on your part. My instructions below are pretty clear I think, but if you don't follow these instructions to the letter, I most likely won't tweet for you.
Why am I being tougher this time?
Simple: all you have to do is click a Tweet Button and fill out a form. The least you can do is make my job easier. Besides, my social reach is a lot further than yours (most likely), meaning my tweet for you will reach more people than your tweet for me.
Read the following carefully
It's easy once you understand what you're doing.
- Send out one of the available tweets. (Simply click a button)
- Fill out the form
- URL of your tweet for me. (for me to verify that you did it)
- Click the time a tweet was posted to bring up it's individual page. See the image below.
- The text you want me to use in my tweet for you.
- I will not be checking to see if a tweet is too long, so be sure to watch your length—shorter is better.
- This text is where you would put any hashtags as well as the title of the book if you wish.
- Your Twitter Handle will be placed after the Amazon link if you provide it there, so I wouldn't recommend putting your name in the text area due to space concerns. However, if you do put your twitter handle in the text area as I have done with some of the tweets below, don't include your handle after the Amazon ASIN (item 4).
- No need to put a space at the end. In fact, I would prefer you not to.
- Amazon ASIN — EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
- NOT the entire URL. If you send me the entire URL, I will not tweet for you.
- What I'm looking for looks something like this: B00F5K4XZS
- You can find it in the URL of an Amazon page.
- Ex: http://www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Future-Time-Travel-Anthology-ebook/dp/B00F5K4XZS/... (do you see it in the URL?)
- Twitter Handle (don't forget the @)
- Repeat if desired. Remember to use different text for additional tweets.
Here's an example of what a form submission should look like.
- https://twitter.com/MasqCrew/status/440589242675126272
- What becomes of mankind in the future?
- @MasqCrew
And here is the tweet that results. (Except my tweet for will include a shortened link)
Here are the tweets you can send out.
|Tweet Text
|Tweet Button
|Would you like to join the Masquerade Crew Book Club?
|17 book covers. Which are your favorite? Vote today!
|Mystery, paranormal, and romance... Soul and Shadow by @SusanJMcLeod
|"Outstanding work of pornography." MILKSHAKE by @SolarHarris #erotica
|Full of sweetness, bit of a spicy kick. Wilde Riders by @karenmbryson #romance #hicklit
If this works, I'll provide more tweet options later. The more you support us, the more I'll support you. And since I'm making you jump through a few hoops, here's my olive branch: for each tweet, I'll send out your tweet 5 times, once to each of our 5 main accounts (MasqCrew, PromoMasq, MasqRev, IndBk, and IndTwt).
Once you have tweeted, fill out the following form. Do it each time you send out a tweet.


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Here are ten points of interest on the new Sylver video.
1) It's for a 2010 version of their breakthrough hit 'Turn The Tide'.
2) It looks very nice.
3) It was shot at Strantwerpen, a city beach club which is put up in the middle of Antwerp for the summer.
4) Silvy's hair is amazing.
5) I want everyone's sunglasses.
6) This must be one of the first, if not the first, Flemish music video to blatantly have product placement.
7) I spot at least two Belgian finalists of So You Think You Can Dance 2009.
8 ) One of them is Michael Iongbloed, who came third. He's the guy with the open shirt about 48 seconds into the video.
9) The other one is Kris Loix, who got voted off just before the final. He is the one drinking around the 2 minutes 52 mark. You may have also seen him as one of the dancers for Sandrine's 2008 Eurosong entry.
10) Is it just me or does anyone else feel like having a bottle of Perrier?


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Over the years I have often been asked why I prefer to use wood and not metal or plastic to create the cockpit shell. Why do I suggest learning at least the rudiments of the art of woodworking instead of using a more modern approach like fabricating all the parts with a 3D printer; after all, all the parts actually go through the stage of being 3D CAD drawings?
The answer is simple – cost, time and flexibility.
Just as an exercise I investigated the costs of building a life-sized Flight Simulator Cockpit shell using a 3D printer.
The result? The time taken to cut and rout a simple wood part was far shorter than to "print" it and vastly cheaper – absolutely no contest.
Then comes the problem of a curved surface… When building a one-off structure with hobbyist tools, the easiest approach to approximating the curved shape of an aircraft's fuselage is to make the surface out of many small flat panels (2D surfaces with thickness) and when the whole unit is assembled, the rough surface edges of each panel is sanded down to a plausible approximation of a curve. How do you sand plastic into a smooth curved surface?
And then of course, there is the flexibility… a small change or afterthought or addition is easily and cheaply constructed in the home woodworkshop. A broken part is also easily repaired when it is made out of wood.
What kind of wood?
A full size cockpit uses a surprising amount of wood, so cost is a major factor. We also need to remember that a life-sized cockpit will easily fill a domestic room. This means that in its lifetime it will probably have to be re-located. (Life just works that way!) So we can't just glue the parts together, they have to be fastened with screws and wood-joints.
There is also the matter of expansion. Solid wood pieces have a horrible habit of expanding and contracting depending on the humidity. In cockpit building there are two ways to counter this:
The first way is to use many small pieces instead of large solid wood pieces. Ideally, if the part can fit onto an A4-size sheet of paper, it's good. Of course, there are many pieces which have to be longer, but we do what we can. On larger such pieces, try to use plywood unless the part needs the strength of solid wood. When using solid wood, soft woods like pine are easiest to work with.
The second way is "Dave's secret trick" …
Use wood flooring panels…
They usually come in strips of 1500mm to 2000mm in length/ 200 mm in width/ with a thickness of 14mm or 15 mm. Because of its construction, these panels expand and distort far less than solid wood pieces; and large panels can easily be made by glue-ing strips together using the specially designed tongue-and-groove interlocking system. Different manufacturers have different interlocking systems, but the all produce a remarkably inconspicuous joint along the grain of the high-quality side.
And guess what? These floor panels work out much cheaper than solid wood per square running metre.
Caveat: They have one problem though, they are not very strong longitudinally and therefore are not for structural supports, but are are ideal for the cockpit surface panels (which are later sanded and painted).


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Child Recorder App Uses the Latest Tools of Voice Technology to Help
with Parenting, Educational Tasks, and Speech Disorders
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#childrecorder–A crying baby, a child with a language disorder, or even straightforward
test preparation can be stressful for both parents and children. With
the Child Recorder app, parents and caregivers now have an innovative
way to not only soothe a child, but also address speech and language
disorders and create educational tasks in a safe and natural manner.
The app can be used for individualized educational tasks and further
helps with speech and language development. By recording a child's voice
with Child Recorder, the playback can prompt natural changes in behavior
without the need for time-out or a stint on the naughty step. The app
allows parents to save multiple recordings and can combine recordings
into custom loops for quick playback, making it ideal for speech therapy
and homework.
Child Recorder is available for iPhone and Android and can capture 30
second segments of audio. The app allows for multiple recordings to be
saved and offers a combined recording feature. There are two versions
available: a free version that comes with banner ads and a few
limitations; and a paid version that costs $4.99.
Co-Founder of the app, Zorric Sia, says, "The Child Recorder affords a
unique educational moment for parents and children. It is possible for
children to gain a moment of self-reflection and modify their behavior.
Ultimately, everyone benefits from this approach."
The app can be set to record on launch, which means that capturing
impactful events like a child's first words will be quick and easy and
the achievements can be shared with friends and family, or used to
encourage the child's progress.
For more information or to download the app, visit childrecorder.com.
About Child Recorder
Child Recorder was founded by Richard Blank, the CEO of Costa Rica's
Call Center and Technical Consultant Zorric Sia, MBA, MS. The app is an
entirely safe and effective way to assist with parenting when children
are prone to tantrums and outbursts. The app is also useful as a speech
therapy device and assists with educational tasks. The creation team
includes advisor Arthur Blank, MBA, who has 25 years of experience in
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Two requests in less than a week for my then-non-existant blog was enough to kick "start a quilt-y blog" off the "Maybe-I'll-do-it-someday" list and onto the "eh, let's give it a try this weekend" list
But where to start? Well, it's not very creative, but it's where my quilts start so it seems appropriate somehow….
Yep, red walls (no, I didn't choose the color, but it's a beautiful one), yep, antique spinning wheel (nope, I don't spin and it doesn't work), yep, work in progress on the design wall (already done, actually, and in the shop – these photos are a few days old now)


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A SAID-TO-BE HAUNTED PLACE... can show up just about anywhere. Yes, we're often told, by books and movies, that a turret-filled fright spot'll appear at the end of a lonely road, where rustling trees and hooting owls lend some heebie-jeebies. But locations famous for phantoms also have a way of showing up in pretty busy areas, too. Look to The Whaley House, which is in San Diego's Old Town, and the Davis-Horton House, which can be found in the city's Gaslamp District. Both abodes see an impressive amount of foot traffic, both of the tourist and local variety, and both inside and out. You'd think that any possible forever residents -- aka apparitions, ghoulies, and such -- would want to clear out and find that lonely road with the rustling trees.
BUT... we'd au contraire you right there. These two casas are oft-considered, by the people who do such considering, to be among the most haunted structures in all of the state, and outside of the state, too. It upends the rustic-road haunted house paradigm, for sure, and it also makes it a bit easier for people to get to them, as San Diego sees its fair share of travelers, and rustic-road-lonely-tree spots don't. (Maybe they need glossier brochures?) Should you be trotting south for Halloween, for a Gaslamp-style Oct. 31, make a date with the historic, lovely, and possibly be-phantom'd Davis-Horton. There's a Halloween night tour scheduled, and, nope, attendees won't be merely gazing at the furniture or architectural details of the built-in-1850 building.
IT'S A PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION... with the San Diego Ghost Hunters. The two-hour look-around will roam the fascinating spot from 10 o'clock right through to the witching hour itself. The house is very much a precious piece of San Diego history, so you'll tread lightly, but treading lightly may not stop a cold spot or two from being felt. Bonus: The Gaslamp District, just steps beyond the landmark's door, is one of the spots to see-and-be-costumed come Halloween. That's the more raucous part of the evening, while, inside the Davis-Horton, quiet thrills 'n chills with a dash of history await. Can't make Halloween? You can visit the house for a history-centered walking tour or join the monthly paranormal investigation.


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Coldplay have announced that they have hidden the lyrics to songs from upcoming album Ghost Stories in libraries.
The band are revealing the lyrics to all nine songs from Ghost Stories by hiding frontman Chris Martin's handwritten lyric sheets in libraries worldwide.
The lyric sheets are hidden inside ghost story books in libraries in nine different countries across the world. Clues to the lyrics' whereabouts are being revealed from today through the band's Twitter account using the hashtag #lyricshunt.
Fans will be encouraged to help solve the band's clues and visit their local library to see if they can uncover an envelope containing one of the unique lyric sheets.
As the lyric sheets are discovered by fans, photos will be posted for everybody to see.
One hidden envelope contains a 'Golden Ticket', which gives the fan and a guest a free trip to London to see the band perform at the Royal Albert Hall on 1 July.
Chris Martin revealed earlier today that his split from wife Gwyneth Paltrow inspired songs on the new album. Coldplay's sixth album Ghost Stories is released on 19 May.
Watch Coldplay perform 'Oceans' in the Radio 1 Live Lounge below:


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Bank Selects Student Photographers for Calendar
Four Alameda student photographers have been chosen to contribute to Bank of Marin's annual calendar. Among the 23 selected students from 11 local high schools are, Alameda High School students: Jeremy Chen, Sonia Chen and Mominah Khan and Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School student Johnny Tran Vu.
These students will have their photography featured in the bank's 2019 community calendar. This marks the ninth year that Bank of Marin has worked with photography teachers and students at Bay Area high schools to select images for its calendars. This year, students submitted more than 200 images and judges at the bank made the final photo selections.
"There are so many talented high school students across our service area and we wanted to offer a platform to showcase their creativity," said Russell A. Colombo, president and CEO of Bank of Marin. "Our annual calendar allows us to reinforce the importance of supporting arts programs in schools by featuring exceptional photographs taken by these students paired with a contribution to each participating high school."
Bank of Marin will donate $100 to each participating high school's photography program for the purchase of supplies and equipment. The 2019 community calendars will be available for free at all Bank of Marin branches.
For more information, see www.bankofmarin.com.


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MommyCon Austin VIP – Friday, June 2, 2017
All events on this schedule will take place at the Austin Convention Center (500 E. Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701). You must have a general admission ticket (or equivalent) in order to upgrade with the VIP session. You may purchase one VIP session upgrade per general admission ticket you hold. If you have any questions, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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1:30PM-2:30PM Branding 101
Speaker: Xza Higgins
Whether you are your brand, or your brand needs a facelift, this session will delve into the keys to branding a business or person at any stage. We will touch on social media, content creation and relaying a consistent image. Much of this session will be Q&A based so come prepared with questions or listen in on what your fellow attendees are curious about. Xza Higgins is most notably the founder & CEO of MommyCon, and brings a dozen years of branding and identity experience to the table as she previously developed and implemented branding plans for female small businesses in Chicago. Prior to that she worked in the hospitality industry on launching a new hotel brand in the Chicago area. Pre-Registration is required. Registration is full.
2:30PM-3:30PM Toddler Parent Support Group
Speaker: Niki Hughes
Is your toddler driving you up the wall? Do you desperately need adult interaction? Join us for an hour of chit chat where we can commiserate over the toddlerhood adventure. If you BYOB we won't judge you… really, we will just want to be your friend. Pre-Registration is required. Registration is full.
3:30PM-4:30PM Not Your Momma's Baby Shower VIP
Speaker: Jessica Martin-Weber
Please join Jessica Martin-Weber from The Leaky Boob & Ameda for a VIP event for everyone! Though the theme is "Not Your Momma's Baby Shower", it is not just for expecting moms. Be there or be square, this event is for all the hip, cool cat moms and moms-to-be! Think 1950's ice cream parlor with food, games, prizes, along with some fun surprises! The event will be live on Facebook and we will have Ameda Aunties available to help with your littles. Vintage style threads are optional; prizes will be awarded! Sold out!
4:30PM-5:30PM Introduction to Back Wrapping
Speaker: Alisa DeMarco
Alisa DeMarco is the creator of Tekhni Wovens and is a Certified Babywearing Consultant with the Center for Babywearing Studies. She will be teaching attendees how to back carry using woven wraps. Experience wrapping is required to attend the class. Having a baby at the class is not required, however all babies being back wrapped must be at least six months old. The wearer must have mastered at least one front carry in a woven wrap. This is not a 101 class. Pre-Registration is required. Registration is full.
MommyCon Austin – Saturday, June 3, 2017
All events on this schedule will take place at the Austin Convention Center (500 E. Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701). This is a preview schedule and exhibitor list. Additional sessions and exhibitors may be added and will be announced 30 days before the event.
Tickets are available for purchase here and will not be sold at the door.
Click here to download a PDF version of the schedule.
8:30AM Registration Opens
9:00AM-3:00PM Exhibitor Hours
9:30AM-10:15AM Nurturing the Development of Your Baby's Brain Through Movement and Exploration
Speaker: Dr. Shannon Davis PT, DPT
As a mother and pediatric physical therapist, Shannon has learned a lot about the development of babies. This class provides an introduction to the development of a baby's nerves, muscles and brain beginning in utero to age 3. Parents will understand and learn the importance of gross motor activities in the development of the early brain. We will also look at how much a baby needs to move each day to ensure optimal brain development.
9:30AM-10:15AM Natural Remedies for Common Childhood Ailments
Speaker: Dr. Scott Ihrig
Colic, reflux, sleep problems, ear infections, and more! Learn how to prevent these issues without having to rely on drugs or surgery! Dr. Scott Ihrig's personal story of healing from a debilitation disease called Ulcerative Colitis has empowerd him to share his knowledge of health with his community. He has teamed up with his wife, Dr. Morgan, to provide the best in prenatal and pediatric wellness and preventative care.
9:30AM-10:15AM Social Media: Building an Audience
Speaker: Xza Higgins
Xza will share how she built a social media community in 2012 and how it has evolved and changed over the years. With over 80,000 fans, Xza has learned a thing or two about creating quality content and keeping your message engaging and authentic. She will share some tips to consider and what there is to know about venturing into paid advertising on social media.
9:30AM-10:15AM So Much More Than Sensory!
Speaker: Angel Jones
Delve into the developmental benefits to childhood sensory play starting with infants and onto toddlerhood. Understand the cognitive and psychological achievements that occur when we raise "Free Range Kids" with multi-sensory activities. Experience sensory activities proven to benefit and manifest cognitive diversity with tools you can use or make at home! Workshop will also feature a "Sensory Play Table" featuring the Aroma Play Collection by The Whole Life Co. for attendees to discover their own inner-child!
9:30AM-10:15AM Babywearing 101 presented by Ergobaby
Speaker: Laura Brown
Laura is a certified babywearing educator as well as an educator and community outreach specialist for Ergobaby. Babywearing 101 is a comprehensive overview of baby carrier safety and an assortment of carriers including the mei tai, soft structured carrier, woven wrap, stretch wrap, hybrid wrap, ring sling, wrap conversion, and custom carrier options.
9:30AM-10:15AM Turning Red to Green – A Menstruation Workshop on Making the Switch to Reusables
Speaker: Kim Rosas
Check your skepticism at the door for this workshop on switching to reusable fem-care by self-proclaimed #vagangelist Kim Rosas. Whether you are cup or cloth curious you will find answers to your most TMI questions about what it's really like to go green on your period. Kim will be giving a live demo of a menstrual cup insertion and removal using "Virginia," a clear vagina-like tube. For cloth curious mamas she'll go over the basics so you'll be prepared to make the switch. There will be a Q+A at the end. Bring a good sense of humor plus an open mind and you may just become a #vagangelist too!
10:30AM-11:30AM Cloth Diapering 101 with Jenn Labit presented by Cotton Babies
Speaker: Jenn Labit
Join CEO and Founder Jenn Labit as she shares the Cotton Babies story and an introduction to cloth diapering products, wash routines, and accessories that will make your life easier as a parent. This session is a must-see for both cloth-curious attendees and those who are Cotton Babies fans!
10:30AM-11:30AM Why Toddlers Fear New Foods with Dawn Winkelmann of EZPZ
Speaker: Dawn Winkelmann
For both parents and professionals. We'll explore seven reasons why toddlers fear new foods; learn ways to decrease anxiety at the dinner table; learn when food neophobia starts and ends; learn four common mistakes parents make that can cause food refusal; learn tips to overcome food neophobia; and understand when to seek help or start feeding therapy.
10:30AM-11:30AM The Bump: From Baby Bump to Bumps in the Road. Parenting Through Your Journey with The Leaky Boob presented by Ameda
Speaker: Jessica Martin-Weber
Join Jessica Martin-Weber, the mother behind The Leaky Boob, and for The Bump: From Baby Bump to Bumps in the Road. You may dream of a perfect pregnancy, a beautiful home birth or breastfeeding being a breeze but sometimes life has other plans. Learn how to parent with joy through the ups and downs of your journey!
10:30AM-11:30AM A Safe, Developmentally Appropriate Home for a Toddler AND a Baby
Speaker: Dr. Allison Hall, PT, DPT
As a mother of three and an experienced pediatric physical therapist, Dr. Allison Hall, PT, MPT, DPT, appreciates the challenges of keeping multiple children under the age of five happy, safe, and developing appropriately. Dr. Hall is excited to have the opportunity to present at MommyCon Austin again and to offer ideas for fostering safe, natural development in households with multiple young children close in age. The presentation will include discussion of containing your baby without interfering with his/her natural musculoskeletal development; baby proofing; how to create safe play zones for siblings to co-exist; cognitive milestones that influence interactive play between siblings; and a Montessori-type approach to keeping your home organized so that the children can be independent, think clearly and respect their surroundings. Let's discuss!
10:30AM-11:30AM Fall in Love with the Meh Dai presented by Moby
Speaker: Jessica Mann
Learn the history of the Meh Dai, ways to teach the Meh Dai and further understand knowledge surrounding this age-old, wildly popular carrier.
10:30AM-11:30AM 21st Century Period Culture: A Fresh Take on Periods, Your Changing Body and New Developments in Cloth Pads and Leakproof Underwear presented by Lunapads
Speakers: Suzanne Siemens and Madeleine Shaw
A companion workshop to "Turning Red to Green", natural menstrual pioneers Madeleine Shaw and Suzanne Siemens of Lunapads present a lively, interactive workshop about the changing conversation about periods, body positive messaging for our kids, and why cloth pads and leakproof underwear are riding a crimson wave of popularity for periods and bladder leakage.
10:30AM-11:30AM Sleep Consultation with Rebecca Michi: 0-12 months
Speaker: Rebecca Michi
During this session, Rebecca will discuss what is normal when it comes to sleep for children ages 0-12 months. There will be time to ask Rebecca all of your questions related to normal sleep, gentle sleep training and ways to get the best possible night's sleep.
11:30AM-12:30PM Lunch
12:30PM-1:30PM Becoming a Potty Training Maverick with Laura Wojciechowski the Scaredy Cat Potty Trainer
Speaker: Laura Wojciechowski
Super Undies will be presenting info on all things potty training, including why it's so scary! Come learn what it takes to potty train, and leave empowered to get the job done.
12:30PM-1:30PM Breastfeeding & Pumping Q&A presented by Evenflo Feeding
Speakers: Jamie Grayson and Shari Criso
Join Jamie Grayson (TheBabyGuyNYC) and Shari Criso (RN, CNM, IBCLC) as they answer your questions LIVE!Same great live Q&A each month on Facebook – only better in person!
12:30PM-1:30PM Loss Mama Sanctuary
Speaker: Ambyr Amen-Ra
This session is dedicated to helping mamas work through the many emotions that come with the loss of a baby at various stages of pregnancy and childbirth. We will talk about creating a safe spiritual space, wherever mom is, that allows her to feel, work through, and move past her feelings of deep grief. We'll incorporate deep breathing and movement that will open up the energy centers and allow positive energy to flow. We'll go over some mantras that mamas can say whenever they feel stressed and will encourage peace and hope. We will discuss pregnancy, birth and parenting after loss. The goal is to offer mamas a space to talk about their experiences and walk away with tools to help them through the anxiety that often comes post loss. There may be some tears – but by the end – there should also be joy.
12:30PM-1:30PM Peaceful/Mindful Parenting
Speaker: Lisa Howe
What if someone told you that parenting is 80% connection and 20% coaching? Have you been curious about what exactly Peaceful Parenting is and if it could work for your family? Join Lisa to learn what a peaceful parent is, how to practice self regulation, foster connection, and how to coach your child to gain cooperation. You'll go home with tangible, practical ideas that you can apply in your family.
12:30PM-1:30PM Wrapping 101 presented by Tekhni Wovens
Speaker: Alisa DeMarco
Certified Babywearing Educators show you how to babywear using woven wraps. In this interactive session, participants are each shown how to use a wrap to front carry and back carry. Wraps and baby dolls are provided for demo purposes for use during this session.
12:30PM-1:30PM Sleep Consultation with Rebecca Michi: 12-24 months
Speaker: Rebecca Michi
During this session, Rebecca will discuss what is normal when it comes to sleep for children ages 12-24 months. There will be time to ask Rebecca all of your questions related to normal sleep, gentle sleep training and ways to get the best possible night's sleep.
1:45PM-2:45PM Cloth Diapering 101 with Jenn Labit presented by Cotton Babies
Speaker: Jenn Labit
Join CEO and Founder Jenn Labit as she shares the Cotton Babies story and an introduction to cloth diapering products, wash routines, and accessories that will make your life easier as a parent. This session is a must-see for both cloth-curious attendees and those who are Cotton Babies fans!
1:45PM-2:45PM Real Parenting Talk – Intimacy After Baby presented by Plum Organics
Speakers: Jeremy Martin-Weber and Jessica Martin-Weber
Need to spark things up a bit? Is something missing from your sex life now that baby has arrived? Jessica and Jeremy Martin-Weber of The Leaky Boob share stories, words of encouragement, and give advice on how to make things a bit more interesting even after being together 20 years!
1:45PM-2:45PM Celebrating Failure with our Children
Speaker: Christy Malone
No one likes to talk about their failures, but let's be honest, they end up shaping the person that we are. As a business owner, I've failed, as a mom, I've failed, as a wife, I've failed. It's what we do with our failures that will determine our eventual success.As a parent, our natural instinct is to shield our child from failure. We don't want them to experience the emotional pain that we have felt due to our own epic fails. Unfortunately, we won't always be there to protect them. At some point, they will feel the effects of failure. The question is, "will they know how to respond to it?" In this session, I'll walk through the benefits of letting our children fail, even at an early age. I'll discuss the ways to positively encourage your child so they realize that their self-worth is not tied to "what they are good at" or "what they aren't good at". Failure should never defeat us; it should only make us stronger. Give your child the tools to learn and grow from their failures, reducing the risk for anxiety and low self-esteem.
1:45PM-2:45PM Birth & Breastfeed & Babywear & Marriage
Speakers: Mat and Jordan York
Mat and Jordan York discuss the benefits that Natural Parenting have had on their marriage and how it helps them continue to grow as a unit. After three kids, 3 different births, 3 different breastfeeding journeys, and the growth of their babywearing knowledge their relationship has evolved and has helped them navigate parenting together.
1:45PM-2:45PM Ring Slings 101 presented by Moby
Speaker: Jess Mann
Ring slings might look complicated, but we will show you just how easy they are. This versatile carrier can be used from birth well into toddlerhood. We will share techniques for making this your go-to, on-the-go carrier.
1:45PM-2:45PM The Belly Issue
Speaker: Carrie Harper
Two out of three pregnancies end in Diastasis Recti, the division of the rectus abdominus down the linea alba. Left untreated, the Diastasis will not necessarily heal itself, and with normal daily activity, could worsen, and could cause hernia. Symptoms include a protruding belly, oddly shaped navel, indigestion, and lower back pain. Carrie trains people in self diagnosis and self recovery for Diastasis Recti. The results are amazing when women learn to rehabilitate and recover, as well as just be in tune with the way the body wants to heal. This talk would cover diagnostics and the basics in healing and recovery, as well as do's and dont's of the injury.
3:00PM-3:45PM Car Seats 101 presented by Diono
Speaker: Allana Pinkerton
What's the best car seat? What does extended rear facing mean? What's the pinch test? Is LATCH safer than a seat belt install? So many questions to ask and get answered! Join Allana Pinkerton, Certified Child Passenger Safety Instructor & Global Safety Advocate at Diono, for an informative session on Car Seats 101! Get all of your questions answered.
3:00Pm-3:45PM Movement is Life
Speaker: Lindsey Mathews
BIRTHFIT is an approach to birth. We challenge the status quo and ask the questions no one else asks. We read, research, experiment & consolidate all the common sense, time-honored wisdom & recent studies we can find and present that information to you through various education models. Our pillars are fitness, nutrition, chiropractic & mindset. We want to talk about about how all four pillars are connected and how we focus our training on birth.
3:00Pm-3:45PM Birth Story Circle
Speaker: Bryn Huntpalmer
Join Bryn of the The Birth Hour in an intimate experience of sharing our stories of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This will be a safe, open, and judgement free space bringing women together to deepen our understanding of our own stories and honor the stories of others. We will connect and support one another in an honest and raw sharing of our journeys into motherhood
3:00Pm-3:45PM Bad Guys and Boogiemen: Protecting Your Children from Danger
Speaker: Rebecca Roberie
Watching the news can give you a panic attack, but how dangerous is the world really? The world might have changed in the last decades, but the answer might surprise you. The rise of the 24 hour news cycle has made our country statistically safer than any other time in history. This session attempts to educate parents on the reality of the world in which we live in and how to further protect their children without changing you life. By understanding what conditions need to be present for a crime to be committed, parents can prevent "bad guys" from encountering their children.
3:00PM-3:45PM Sustaining Feminine Health
Speaker: Maleña Taylor
A healthy vagina makes a happy Mama & a happy everyone. How to sustain your feminine health to live a stress free, happy & healthy life.
3:00PM-3:45PM Sleep Consultation with Rebecca Michi: 24 months +
Speaker: Rebecca Michi
During this session, Rebecca will discuss what is normal when it comes to sleep for children ages 24 months and older. There will be time to ask Rebecca all of your questions related to normal sleep, gentle sleep training and ways to get the best possible night's sleep.
3:45PM-4:15PM End of Day Giveaways
Speakers: Xza Higgins and Mat York
This session wraps up our day with a crazy big giveaway, and attendees will walk away with an in depth look at all the products we feature at the event.
Exhibitors and Event Elements:
Abby's Lane
AlignLife of South Austin
Baby Tula
Baby Tula Babywearing Lounge
Balm Baby
Beachfront Baby
Bibetts Baby Carriers
BOB Gear
Bohemian Baby
BWI Austin
Changing Stations
Cloth Diaper Resource Center
Cotton Babies
Crane USA
Daydream Baby Boutique
Enlightened Baby
Evenflo Feeding
Evenflo Feeding Lounge
FastMed Urgent Care
Fresh Wave
Happy Family
Jun Jun Star
Kiddy USA
Legendairy Milk
Lil Tulips
Little Balance Box
Luna Pads
Maternity Bowls
MommyCon Shoppe
Naturepedic Sleep Consultation Room
NurturMe/Freed Foods
Once Upon a Farm
Partners in Parenthood
Plum Organics
Quiet Room
River Babe Threads
Serenity Kids Baby Food
Shea Moisture
Smart Bottoms
Snack Station
Super Undies
Tekhni Wovens
Texas Birth Networks
The Birth Hour
The Carrying On Project
The Nursie
The Whole Life Co
Toys R Us
Truly Charis
Weston A. Price Foundation


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12 powerful quotes on kindness
We all have bad days sometimes—days when accessing our inner kindness seems harder than others. Maybe you are at the end of your rope after a long week, or perhaps you received some really bad news that has negatively affected your mood. It happens to all of us.
But because acts of kindness create powerful ripple effects in our world, it's important to always try to show kindness toward the animals (and humans) we share it with. So on those days when I lack the energy for that extra push for kindness, I like to remember and get inspired by some of my favorite quotes. Here are 12 powerful quotes on kindness that I'd like to share with you. Which one is your favorite?


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What are the different types of shareholders?
Shareholders are investors who own a percentage, or shares, of a company. Shareholders are entitled to a portion of company profits, which they receive through dividends. The different types of shareholders are dependent on the type of investor, type of stock and type of company.
Shareholders are classified into one of two groups: individual investors or institutional investors.
Institutional investors are organisations such as banks, insurance companies or investment companies, while individual investors buy shares with their personal savings.
Institutional investors provide more funding for businesses, but the number of individual investors has increased over the past 15 years.
Shareholders can also be grouped by the type of stock they hold. Preferred-stock holders have more rights to company profits and dividends than common-stock holders.
The type of shareholder can also depend on the type and structure of the company. Large, established companies have a majority of shareholders that invest money simply to receive dividends and increase the value of their shares, while small, start-up companies have more shareholders who founded the business and actually run the business on a daily basis.


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An onlay restoration is a custom made filling made of composite material, gold, or tooth-colored porcelain. Porcelain onlays are popular because they resemble your natural tooth. An onlay is sometimes also referred to as a partial crown. Porcelain onlays are made by a professional dental laboratory and is permanently cemented onto the tooth by your dentist.
Onlays can be utilized to conservatively repair teeth that have large defective fillings or have been damaged by decay or trauma. Onlays are an ideal alternative to crowns (caps) because less tooth structure is removed in the preparation of onlays. Onlays are essentially identical to inlays with the exception that one or more of the chewing cusps have also been affected and need to be included in the restoration.
As with most dental restorations, onlays are not always permanent and may someday require replacement. They are highly durable and will last many years, giving you a beautiful long lasting smile.
Reasons for onlay restorations:
What does getting an onlay involve?
An onlay procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate impressions (molds) that will be used to create your custom onlay and a temporary restoration.
While the tooth is numb, the dentist will remove any decay and/or old filling materials. The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared, shaping the surface to properly fit an onlay restoration. A temporary filling will be applied to protect the tooth while your onlay is made by a dental laboratory.
At your second appointment, your new onlay will be carefully and precisely cemented into place. A few adjustments may be necessary to ensure a proper fit and that your bite is comfortable.
You will receive care instruction at the conclusion of your treatment. Good oral hygiene practices, a proper diet, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new onlay.
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Why Do You Want To Attend This College?
The most frequently-asked-about piece of advice at College Essay Organizer revolves around how to tell a school that you want to attend. Surely they're not just looking for you to write about what makes them great, right? They already wrote their own guidebooks. They should know what makes them great.
And you're right. The purpose of these essays is not to talk about them but to talk about you. Your job in all of your college essay writing is to convince the reader that you're an interesting person who belongs in their highly-selective class. You're trying to get them to choose you instead of someone else.
Easier said than done, indeed. So today we direct you to a post written last year that has gotten a lot of traffic: How to tell a college that you're interested.
Always keep in mind that your job is to express what you have that they want. It's already implied that they have what you want - a great education and a raft of opportunities for your future, whatever that may be. Do this by identifying your own intellectual interests and developing them from a personal standpoint.
State University of New York (SUNY) 2011 Essay Requirements
Though Binghamton and Purchase are still yet to release their Common App Supplements, the other State University of New York (SUNY) schools are now fully updated in the College Essay Organizer database. And there's plenty of them! Have a look:
- State University of New York at Stony Brook
- State University of New York at Oneonta
- State University of New York at Buffalo State College
- State University of New York - College at Brockport
- State University of New York at Old Westbury
- State University of New York at New Paltz
- State University of New York at Potsdam
- State University of New York at Cortland
- State University of New York - University at Buffalo
- State University of New York at Albany
- State University of New York at Geneseo
- State University of New York at Fredonia
- State University of New York at Oswego
- State University of New York at Plattsburgh
These schools have many overlaps but are not identical by any stretch. Be sure to explore their departmental and scholarship options if these schools find their way onto your list.
Rutgers 2011 College Essay Prompts
Rutgers-New Brunswick and Rutgers-Newark, campuses of the State University of New Jersey, were updated in the database for 2011 this week, along with a host of others, including the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Muhlenberg College, and the U.S. Military Academy.
Many more schools are updated daily at College Essay Organizer, so be sure to check in on our comprehensive list of updated schools, which is updated and re-posted each Friday on the blog.
Harvard University Returns To Early Action for 2012
In 2007, Harvard eliminated its Early Action program and required that everyone send in applications on the same date, January 1st, but this year, it returns to Early Action, with the first round of applications due on November 1, 2011.
The move in 2007 was seen as a reaction against the increasingly competitive admissions environment in America, and many applauded the effort. But other popular schools took this as a competitive advantage and did not follow suit, so Harvard has done its applicants a favor by sparing them the difficult choice of a binding decision from another school when they'd really like to take a shot at Harvard.
Early Action and Early Decision programs certainly increase the pressure on students and parents alike - decisions are often made with a limited amount of information and on very short timetables, but they have their upsides for schools, allowing them to increase yields and fill large portions of their classes with students that are sure to attend.
This decision - coming from the top, as it were - should be read as a firm statement that Early Action and Early Decsion programs are here to stay. Get your work done as early as you can, do your homework, and learn as much as you can about your top choices before committing to your number one school.
The Common App for 2011/2012 is Live
The Common App went live yesterday officially beginning the application process for the class of 2016. The Common App, now totaling 456 schools, has added 45 new members this year, including Caldwell College, Howard University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland.
College Essay Organizer is now in the thick of the updating process, keeping track of all the new changes and supplemental essay questions for you. Expect hundreds of updates by the end of the week!
We continue to receive feedback on how College Essay Organizer is the perfect partner for using the Common App. It instantly delivers not only the supplemental essay questions, but also the department-specific questions and scholarship questions, which are often not included in the Common App. Check here for some great tips on how to use College Essay Organizer and the Common App to write winning essays.
3 Ways To Get Started On Your College Admissions Essays
College admissions is a competitive game these days, as we are surely not the first to tell you. But more often than not it's the getting started that poses the greatest challenge for students. If you are feeling overwhelmed or have simply been procrastinating when you know you shouldn't be, read on.
1. Talk to your parents
Your parents have advice to offer that might surprise you. They've seen parts of the country you've never been to, and have likely studied all kinds of things you know nothing about. Some of these things are even interesting, and taking an intro course in one of those fields might not be a bad idea. One of the great things about American universities is that they don't expect you to declare your major before you arrive. Most schools will give you up to two years to do so. As a result, you're going to have the opportunity to study things you never knew existed. Your parents might be able to talk to you about what you're interested in and point out new academic opportunities where you least expect them.
At the very least, get a college tour or three under your belts. Your parents do the driving, they pay for the gas, you see exotic lands... It could be worse.
All this information will help get you on the ball when you talk to your counselor.
2. Meet with your guidance counselor.
You have a guidance counselor. Let that person do some guiding. He or she is going to have access to plenty of information about schools you're not familiar with. Ask for info on schools that offer the kind of scholastic programs, academic environment, and location you're after. Don't shy away from a school just because you haven't heard of it. Now is a good time to uncover those kinds of new experiences, viewpoints, and even parts of the country.
3. Get started with CEO
Your parents and your guidance counselor are probably going to give you more information than you know what to do with. That's where we come in. CEO is the only one stop shop for streamlining and optimizing the admissions essay experience. We show you how to write the fewest essays that work for all your applications. We make sure you don't miss any requirements, and even show you essays for special departments and scholarships that schools don't include on their primary applications.
So take the bull by the horns with these simple steps. And let us do the heavy lifting - get started today with some college admissions essay help.
Lake Forest College Scholarship Applications - Essays Aplenty
Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, has a reasonable amount of essay requirements for its basic application - 4 on their own college application, or 2 supplements if you're using the Common Application.
But I'd bet you didn't know they have 23 scholarship application essays. Allow us to repeat: that's 23 additional essays.
Schools like Lake Forest are not uncommon. CEO's database is full of schools that have four or five basic requirements for admission, but more than ten optional, department-specific, and scholarship essays that come along with the regular application work load.
The University of Puget Sound's admission office steps it up with 22 department-specific and scholarship essays.
The University of Kentucky admission office doesn't mess around either - 16 department-specfic and scholarship essays.
But at CEO, we want you to look at this as a benefit rather than a problem. We do the work for you of searching for and organizing your essay requirements. One of the great perks of CEO is that we turn you on to departments and scholarship money you didn't even know existed.
So when you're using your Essay RoadMap and you see a surprisingly big number of total essays (hello, anyone applying to NYU), just know that we've pointed the way toward some great opportunities.
Fun Videos For Friday From College Essay Organizer
It's friday, Friday, FRIDAY. And that means celebrating the college essay and the college application in ways few others do. By watching videos. Videos about ourselves.
Enjoy! It's the greatest day of the week.
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CEO Now Used By Stuyvesant High School in New York
Stuyvesant High School, the prestigious public high school in Manhattan, has adopted College Essay Organizer for use by all of its seniors - 786 of them to be exact.
While many state and small local colleges have numerous essay requirements, the top colleges in the country typically require the greatest number of essays - after all, applicants to top schools typically have very similar GPA and SAT numbers and thus need something to distinguish themselves from the masses. The essays accomplish this goal.
We've seen again and again that students seeking this kind of competitive edge use CEO to make the most of their valuable time, especially when they're trying to balance their SAT or ACT prep, college application forms, teacher recs, extracurricular activities, and homework ... oh, and be a happy teenager who can hang out with friends, too.
Students are often surprised to learn that even if they use the Common App, there is typically a multitude of supplemental, program-specific, and scholarship essay questions, many of which are NOT found on the Common App. Only CEO can provide them for you in one place -- instantly!
Here are a couple of recent testimonials from Stuyvesant folk who've experienced the power of CEO's technology:
"I felt it was really important that I devote my time and energy to actually writing my essays as opposed to just trying to find and organize all the different questions and figure out which essays overlapped. The huge number of essays seemed overwhelming, but CEO whittled down the topics and gave me a clear plan. Planning in advance has always been so important to me. Without this amazing site, the time needed to complete the application process would have doubled or tripled."
- - Robert Hess
Graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2010; Accepted to Yale University
Chess Grandmaster, Ranked #1 in the US (21 and under)
"Applying to selective colleges can be a formidable undertaking for even the best students, and I know well the importance of strong essays in gaining admission. CEO simplifies the essay process by allowing students to navigate the requirements for each college more efficiently, thus providing more time to focus on writing the best essays possible. I highly recommend CEO for all college-bound students."
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Sen. Brown Announces New Resources For Brownfield Site Assessments In Summit County
WASHINGTON D.C. – A Summit County organization will receive new resources to assess brownfield sites and protect the health of Ohioans. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that $600,000 has been awarded to the Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization (NEFCO), based in Akron, by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup, and Revolving Loan Fund Grants.
"Ohio's brownfield sites can be opportunities for redevelopment and new growth," Brown said. "These funds will help support cleanup and decontamination efforts critical for the safety and economic success of communities across the state."
According to the EPA, the agency has selected NEFCO for a brownfields assessment coalition grant. Grant funds also will be used for community outreach activities. The EPA states that recipients of assessment grants can use the funds to inventory, characterize, assess, conduct planning and community involvement related to brownfield sites.


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United States District Court, D. Maine
January 25, 2017
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff,v.EDWARD B. JEWELL, Defendant, MAINE POTATO GROWERS, INC., CAVENDISH AGRI SERVICES, INC., & ME DEPT. OF LABOR - BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - TAX DIVISION, Parties-in- Interest.
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F. Harding, Esq. Counsel for Defendant
A. York, Esq. Phillips, Olore, Dunlavey & York, P.A.
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action having been brought to recover a sum certain, to wit,
the balance due on the promissory note and mortgage, and
Defendant, Edward B. Jewell and parties in interest Maine
Potato Growers, Inc., Cavendish Agri-Services, Inc., and the
Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Unemployment
Compensation, Tax Division, having consented to judgment; and
it appearing that there is no genuine issue as to any
material fact; and that the United States of America,
plaintiff herein, is entitled to such judgment on the Amended
Complaint; and it appearing from the Consent Motion that
Defendant is neither an infant nor incompetent person, nor in
the military service of the United States, and that the total
amount due to the United States, Farm Service Agency is $254,
268.93, together with interest and costs; now upon
Plaintiff's Consent Motion for Judgment of Foreclosure
and Sale, it is:
ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that:
1. The
Consent Motion is granted for the plaintiff.
Defendant has breached the conditions of plaintiff's
3. The
real property, which is the subject of this action and
judgment, is as described in the Amended Complaint and as
described in a real estate mortgage executed by Defendant
recorded in the Southern Aroostook County Registry of Deeds
in Volume 4473, Page 295, on August 3, 2007.
There is due the United States, Farm Service Agency the sum
of $175, 000.00, in principal, together with $79, 268.93 in
interest as of August 26, 2016, for a total of $254, 268.93,
plus interest accruing thereafter to the date of judgment at
the rate of $24.5719, plus any advances made thereafter under
the terms of the mortgages plus costs.
5. If
Defendant, his successors, heirs, or assigns does not pay the
plaintiff the amount adjudged to be due herein within 90 days
from the date of this Order, a representative of the Farm
Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, on behalf of the
plaintiff, shall sell the mortgaged real property at public
sale pursuant to the requirements of 28 U.S.C. Section 2001,
2002, and 2004, 14 M.R.S.A. Sections 6323, 6324, and this
judgment. Notice of said sale shall be given by publishing a
Notice of Sale, in a newspaper of general circulation in
Aroostook County, Maine, once a week for four (4) weeks. Such
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Since I'm writing from my downstairs computer today, I had to have a new mascot. This is my magical coffee panda, who gives me discouraging looks when I drink all of my coffee without having written a single word. Still, it's always nice to have some kind of mascot, isn't it?
Honestly though, this blog isn't about everything that I've gotten done, or my huge plans. The simple truth is, I've been taking a little bit of a slow pace. I've been trying to get some things done when I can, make sure that I write a little bit every day. My Patreon is staying updated and my Twitter is getting love… but I have some fairly high stress levels and anxiety right now, so I'm trying to make sure that I don't push myself into writing something and burning myself out.
I think that something important as a writer is to really be familiar with yourself, your mind, your body. You need to know when enough is enough. We live up to these expectations of so many words a day, so much writing a day, write every day… and they're amazing expectations. They're fun and wonderful and good for us to have goals… but it's also important to watch your mental health.
My stress comes from the fact that I'll be taking my first trip to Kentucky since I left four years ago within the next two weeks. I'm going to go and see my mother (who I've told you all about her and the illness issue), and it's really getting my anxieties up. I haven't been there in a while, and a lot of the negative things that happened in my life happened there. I am beyond excited to go – to see the people I love… but that stress is still there. It's still real.
And I'm respecting it.
As a writer, respect your mind, your brain, your emotions. Don't make excuses – don't be like, "Oh, well, I had a bad day because I wore purple instead of blue! I can't write!" That's silly. But if you're legitimately going through something, don't push yourself. Let writing be your outlet when you need it, but don't force a story that isn't there.
That's all the advice that I have for you guys today. I still have quite a few book reviews to get up, more to come, and some more blogs with tips and tricks. If you guys want to see anything specific, let me know in the comments! I love hearing from you!
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When an emergency occurs, the City of Sandy Springs uses multiple channels to relay information to the community. Below are the major channels we use to communication with you.
Road closures and related traffic alerts are posted on our Road Works Advisory page. During a severe weather, an emergency notification bar will display urgent information along the top of each page on the City's website. If the situation warrants (a major snow event for example) the Home page of the website will become a source for emergency information.
Social Media in Emergency Situations
We use social media outlets, in particular Facebook and Twitter, to provide you with real-time updates. Follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page so you can stay connected. You can also follow our posts by clicking the Facebook or Twitter icon from the Sandy Springs Works mobile app (a free download from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store). The Sandy Springs Works app also provides one-click access to the Road Works Advisory page and the City's traffic cameras. The Sandy Springs Police Department also shares information on its Facebook and Twitter pages, and Sandy Springs Fire Department has a Facebook page.
Tornado Warning Sirens
The tornado sirens are designed to overlap existing communication channels, providing an additional layer in the City's multi-tiered approach in communicating emergency information to its residents. Our sirens are audibly tested the first Wednesday of each month. Testing is delayed if the forecast for the day calls for inclement weather.
Sandy Springs Alerts
When an emergency happens, every second counts. Sandy Springs Alerts is an opt-in notification system. You choose the types of alerts you wish to receive - Emergency Notifications related to weather, power outages or safety issues, and Traffic Notifications including a weekly update or simply emergency alerts.
Smart911 is a free 9-1-1 information service available in Sandy Springs. Smart911 allows residents to enter information online that is delivered automatically to a 9-1-1 operator when a 9-1-1 call is placed. This same information can be accessed by emergency responders. These details can save valuable seconds or even minutes during an emergency.
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As partnership talks continue between Partners HealthCare and Care New England, enhancing population health and value-based care remain guiding principles for Partners' future, concentrated in the region.
"We're looking at other places in New England where we think we can find people who want to work with us, (where) we think we're aligned in terms of the model in terms of delivery of care, population health," Partners CFO Peter Markell recently told the Boston Business Journal.
At Care New England (Rhode Island), efforts to streamline care and costs have returned its operations to solid financial footing, suggesting that the Rhode Island-based nonprofit health system shares Partners' commitment to lowering costs while enhancing the patient experience. Meanwhile, initial conversations about a Partners/Harvard Pilgrim partnership could further strengthen that commitment by helping Partners reduce administrative duplication and more efficiently manage high volumes of patients on a budget.
"If you look at a premium dollar, insurers want a margin, providers want a margin. You're making it on the same dollar spend," Markell said. "If you do it together, you can create savings. There are a lot of administrative costs built into the system that we think can be done differently, and we're trying to find people who want to do it differently with us."
Read more about Partners' financial results and priorities in the Boston Business Journal.
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BOLT THROWER and MEMORIAM frontman Karl Willets has weighed in on Brexit — Britain's decision to leave the European Union, an economic and political partnership involving 28 European countries — and the election of President Donald Trump, both of which have sent shockwaves through the democracies of Western Europe and emboldened far-right parties in Germany, France, the Netherlands and possibly Italy, where elections will be held in the next few months.
Speaking to Hot Metal, the British vocalist said: "I'm a staunch believer in Europe. We are a strong trading block, and have a strong cultural unity with the European Union. I've got forefathers from two world wars who fought to unify us and to get to the point where we are now. To move away from that, it definitely scares me, and the rise of Donald Trump is farcical. It still seems to be reactionary politics, which is driven by the right-wing media, and it's all about power, not about inclusion. It's all about separation. Building walls, cutting people off and denying people that are different from us. For me, the acceptance of difference is what makes this world that we live in such a great place."
MEMORIAM is the new Birmingham, United Kingdom-based death/grind metal band featuring Willets on vocals, Frank Healy (BENEDICTION, CEREBRAL FIX) on bass, Scott Fairfax (CEREBRAL FIX) on guitar and Andy Whale (BOLT THROWER) on drums, can be seen below. The band's debut album, "For The Fallen", will be released on March 24 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album's artwork was created by Dan Seagrave (BENEDICTION, DISMEMBER, HYPOCRISY, SUFFOCATION).
Band photo credit: Gobinder Jhitta