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The European Joint Support Unit (EJSU) HQ provides tri-Service support, to Service personnel and families, in 70 locations across Europe. The main headquarters is based at SHAPE, which is in Mons, Belgium. EJSU has 16 National Support Elements (NSE) with locally based EJSU staff while the remaining units are supported centrally from EJSU HQ.
Covering such a diverse area, it is impossible to provide specific information for all EJSU supported locations, so the information below is just a broad outline of areas for you to consider.
Most people would view the standard of living in Europe as equal to, if not better than, the UK; but AFF's experience is that some of the locations may present challenges for some families.
Whilst the EJSU endeavours to match UK standards in healthcare, education, welfare and family support, there are some forms of support that are not possible to provide in certain locations.
As a CO of EJSU said: "It is best to come with an expeditionary mindset" to make the most of your assignment and time in Europe.
If you are at the stage of considering a family posting to EJSU, please do get in touch so AFF can provide you with the information and contacts you need to make an informed choice. firstname.lastname@example.com
Once in receipt of your assignment order, you should be able to access a web link to the EJSU welcome pack. Not only does this provide key information on your posting, it also includes all the forms you will need to complete prior to booking your removals.
Families have a responsibility to declare their circumstances, medical and educational needs, that may require additional support, to ensure that these needs can be met in their assignment area prior to accepting their assignment.
Check them today! You are responsible for ensuring that everyone in your family has a valid passport and in some cases a valid visa. You can claim back the cost of your passport for all immediate family members where a renewal or initial application is necessary; your soldier's Unit Admin Office (UAO) will guide you.
If someone in your family doesn't have a British passport, you must ensure they have the right travel documentation for the country that you are posted to. Visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for all you need to know, or try the Foreign & Commonwealth section of the AFF website.
In EJSU, all Service Family Accommodation (SFA) allocations are processed by DIO. You must complete an MOD e1132 (application to occupy Service Family Accommodation) at the earliest opportunity. This will enable DIO to assign suitable housing for you and your family. Please note:
Opportunities to gain local employment, or undertake training and educational courses, are limited especially in the more isolated areas. So plan what you will do with your time.
Education provision varies across EJSU supported areas. In some locations, MOD schools are used. Where MOD schools are not available, international schools are used where possible. However, parents should be aware that some of the international schools offered will not be suitable for all children and there is no English speaking provision in some locations.
The only EJSU locations that have access to MOD schools are SHAPE, Brunssum, Naples and Ramstein.
Using a local school can bring other holistic benefits to a child; it exposes them to a different culture and community and gives them the opportunity to learn a different language at a young age.
There are no MOD schools providing a secondary education in EJSU. Secondary education is covered by the use of international schools, where possible, which either provide the facilities for children to complete the International Baccalaureate or IGCSE's. There can be quite a considerable amount of travel involved for children to get to these schools, and in many locations there is no access to a school bus, which will mean that you will be responsible for taking and collecting your child from school.
Childcare for children up to three years old is available through the local host nation provision or the American Child Development Centres (CDC) in the larger NATO bases. Please be aware that host nation childcare will differ from UK standards and will, more than likely, not be in English. The American provision, where available, is full time only and there is a priority waiting list dependant on the working status of both parents.
For 3 to 4-year-olds the provision varies across the EJSU locations, but in general, families should be able to access 15 hours of childcare per week for 38 weeks free of charge as per UK entitlement as well as the 30-hour provision if eligible. Both entitlements may be restricted by local provision in some EJSU locations.
Childcare for 3 to 4-year-olds will will either be through MOD-provided settings or through access to the MOD Overseas Nursery Allowance.
Healthcare is provided to Service personnel and their families through either the SSAFA LLP contract or through the Healix Medical Contract. In locations, such as SHAPE, Ramstein, Naples and Brussels, UK military clinics provide primary care. In other locations it is sourced from local providers using host nation public health services or the private sector. Secondary care is provided locally in all locations.
It is essential that all medical screening forms are completed for each family member as soon as possible prior to arrival to ensure that you are eligible for medical treatment in the particular EJSU location. If you are posted to a location that is covered by Healix, you will also need to ensure that you and your family have completed all the necessary Healix paperwork as well.
On leaving your current NHS GP Practice (if you are UK based) all families are required to register with the Central European Practice (based in SHAPE). This ensures that medical oversight is provided by the EJSU UK medical team if needed and a summary of your medical records is accessible during your posting.
Families planning on bringing pets with them to EJSU supported locations should be aware that they will need to comply with local law as well as UK regulations in taking their pets abroad and then back to the UK. Please also be aware that post Brexit it is expected that the moving of pets will become more complicated and involve much longer lead-times. You are advised to make yourself fully aware of the timings and requirements.
You should also be aware that not all SFA provided in Europe is suitable for large pets. Advice should be sought from the proposed assignment location.
Belgium – Brussels, SHAPE
Bulgaria – Sofia
Estonia – Tallinn
France – 17 locations including Lille
Germany – 25 locations including Geilenkirchen, Goch, Mönchengladbach, Münster, Oberammergau, Ramstein, Ulm, Wesel
Greece – Thessaloniki
Italy – 12 locations including Milan, Naples, Poggio, Rome
Latvia – Riga
Lithuania – Vilnius
Netherlands – 8 locations including Brunssum
Norway – 4 locations including Stavanger
Poland – Bydgoszcz, Elblag, Szczecin
Portugal – 4 locations including Lisbon
Romania – Bucharest
Slovakia – Bratislava
Spain – 7 locations including Madrid, Torrejon
Turkey – Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir
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Though he's been through many updates over the decades, Croc-Man remains an icon of digital gaming! From amorphous green pixel blob to full-CGI cartoon star, Croc-Man has come a long way. Whether you enjoyed chasing multicolored turtles in your youth, or you love the new smart phone re-imagining, GenFlux games has all your bubble-chomping needs covered.
Originally appearing in arcades across the globe, Croc-Man sunk his teeth into the hearts of the emerging gaming market. From this phenomena hatched several spin-offs, such as Granpa Croc-Man, Croc-Man Esq., Croc-Man: Turtles' Revenge, and Croc-Woman!* As time marched on, Croc-Man made the leap to the GenFlux Rapture gaming system, bringing the fun to your living room! Countless iterations of the time-tested classic have come and gone, including the much-loved Croc-Man Swamp Party Pack for PC.
Now, join Croc-Man as he surfaces once again – this time, on your smart phone!
* Please Note: While Croc-Woman can be considered a remastered version of "Annie-Gator", and the Faceless Corporation retains all legal rights to the unofficial sequel as per court decision, neither the Faceless Corporation, nor its subsidiary, GenFlux Games, are responsible for physical or psychological trauma, nor property damage incurred while playing "Annie-Gator". It is illegal for individuals to own "Annie-Gator" machines as per court ruling. All buyers purchase these arcade cabinets at their own risk.
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Just like most politicians who don't want to make the tough decisions, Gov. Ted Strickland and the Democrats in Columbus have decided that the best thing for the state, the residents and our current economy, is to 'delay' a planned income tax cut.
Yes, you heard me correctly. They believe that the best thing to do is to raise your taxes, taking more of your money for their purposes. The tax cut they want to 'delay' is part of a phased-in plan that was passed several years ago. Interestingly, most of the organizations that rank states for business-friendliness or for tax purposes have touted this phased-in plan as a good thing for Ohio.
But despite the fact that the lower tax rates appear to be working in our favor, the easiest way to deal with a budget deficit is to raise taxes - no matter the dire negative consequences to the residents and the state economy.
Now comes some members of the Republican Party who think that 'delaying' only two-thirds of the cut is a good thing.
Perhaps they've missed the lesson.
The Plain Dealer has some interesting quotes in their story on the GOP plan:
Ohio Senate Republicans rolled out their plan to fill an $851 million hole in the current state budget Wednesday, but Senate Democrats immediately shot it down.
"It is in conflict with our core values and counts on money that can't be relied on," said Senate Minority Leader Capri Cafaro, a Youngstown-area Democrat.
Let's start with this one... Is Cafaro really saying that letting Ohioans keep their money that was promised to them 'is in conflict with' his core values? I'm not really sure.
And the hypocrisy of criticizing the Republican plan that 'counts on money that can't be relied on,' is just priceless. State Auditor Mary Taylor said the entire budget these same people voted for and touted relies upon one time funds that 'can't be relied on' for continuation. And the huge hole in the budget was created for the same reason - relying upon money that can't be relied upon.
Of course, if people and businesses continue to flee the state because of the high tax rates and bad decisions made in Columbus, even the 'delay' in the income tax cuts will turn out to be money that can't be relied upon.
The Republican plan would delay two-thirds of a 4.2 percent state income tax cut. Gov. Ted Strickland and fellow Democrats in the General Assembly want to suspend the entire cut until 2011. Republicans instead proposed that the rest of the money to fill the budget gap -- which resulted from an Ohio Supreme Court decision that slot machines at racetracks are subject to a ballot challenge -- would come from a variety of sources.
Those include $200 million in casino license fees, $50 million from sentencing reforms, a $30 million raid on the state's Housing Trust Fund as well as $10 million from oil and gas drilling at Salt Fork State Park.
So rather than drill for oil and gas at a state park, Democrats want to tax us more. Where are the priorities here? What's more important to them: letting Ohioans keep the money they've earned and keep a tax cut promised several years ago, or drilling in one of the state parks? Seems like a no-brainer to me...
And raiding the Housing Trust Fund appears to be no different than raiding the tobacco settlement fund - the politicians are good at raiding funds designated for a specific purpose whenever they are faced with that choice or cutting spending.
Strickland doesn't think the Republican plan is a responsible way to solve the budget crisis, said his spokeswoman Amanda Wurst.
Really? The 'responsible' way would have been to not rely upon a questionable source of funding in the budget in the first place.
On the other hand, what is more responsible? Keeping a campaign promise to not raise taxes or taking the easy way out of a budget deficit by raising taxes?
I'm sick and tired of politicians telling us they've cut everywhere they possibly can while actually increasing spending in many areas where it is not required. Our elected officials in Columbus should just start eliminating departments, cutting funding to projects and tasks that are not mandated, reducing the szie of Ohio's government and tightening the state's belt.
That's what we're all doing - going without things that we'd like to have because we don't have the funds to cover their costs. Will some special interests be upset? Yes - they will. But better that some special interests be upset over their loss of funding than all Ohio residents have to pay a higher tax just so some politician won't have to explain logic and reason and priorities to them.
As for all of us - let us be sure to learn a very valuable lesson: promises of tax cuts aren't worth the paper they're written on.


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How good do you feel when you book a surf trip and know you're heading somewhere tropical with warm weather, uncrowded surf breaks and cold beer? How good do you feel when you contribute to a cause that is making a global impact in reducing plastic waste in our oceans?
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This is the golden ticket for both you and your partner staying at Club Med Kani for an all-inclusive 5 night stay and then 3 nights half board at Kandooma Resort. Yes that's right, all snacks, meals, drinks including cocktails, and various activities are all included at Club Med! Thanks to our wonderful supporters at Club Med and Kandooma Resort we have the ultimate combined package that surf dreams are made of!!
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We have a great private villa in the Mentawai which is perfect for those all boys surf trips or a family affair, it ticks all the boxes. This is also close to our Education and Environmental Centre in North Sipora, so a great opportunity to see the great work being done with our waste management and recycling program on the island.
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Check out the rest of the auction site for some other great prizes including a Bob McTavish Tracker Surfboard.
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Hello first! I´m new here and I´m a noob when it comes to Java!
... oh, right, my name.. uhm, you can call me JM, Aye or Aileen. My real name is "Aylin", but pronouncing it like Aileen is probably easier for you guys.
Anyway, I´m a highschool student in Germany and I strive for 4 things:
- becoming a hacker
- a great programmer
- a digital artist
- finish my school and get into a good university.
These are my four longtherm maingoals right now and I hope that I´ll achieve them before I become a grandma ;D
Anyway, other than these, I really love music (Disturbed, Evanescene and Two Steps From hell rock! .. and I play the violin) and reading (especially fanfictions. They can sometimes be more interesting than published books.).
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Job Information
Phillips 66 2020 Technology Staff Engineer in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Phillips 66 & YOU- Together we can fuel the future
The Technology Staff Engineer will be part of the Research & Development Team located at the Phillips 66 Research Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Responsibilities May Include
Managing one or more research programs
Developing and executing laboratory and pilot plant experiments
Analyzing experimental results
Communicating experimental results through reports and presentations
Providing work direction to the technical staff
Collaborating with other individual contributors to achieve project goals
Identifying and creating new research opportunities
Position Requirements
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
Completion of a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020
Able to start work on or before December 31, 2020
Minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 for Undergraduate degree
Minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 for graduate degree
Strong and proactive approach to safety
Experience using process simulation tools (e.g. AspenPlus ® , HYSYS ® )
Ability to work in a team environment
Knowledge of the petroleum industry
Pilot plant operation experience
Excellent, demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Located in northeast Oklahoma, Bartlesville is home to approximately 36,000 people. Area families appreciate the affordable cost of living and the conveniences a small town community offers while enjoying the cultural amenities of a larger metropolitan area. Bartlesville hosts many festivals including its own world-renown music festival. It has a symphony orchestra, Broadway series, dance companies, and an active art association. Among the state's 32 largest school districts, Bartlesville is ranked 2nd by the Oklahoma State Department of Education for its overall success. In July 2013 Coldwell Banker ranked Bartlesville #30 as one of the nation's best "booming suburbs" to live in, based on economic factors, school quality, cost of living, crime rates, and other criteria. Bartlesville is notable as the longtime home of Phillips Petroleum Company, founded by Frank Phillips in 1905. Centrally located on major highways, it has close proximity to larger cities like Tulsa (41 miles) and Oklahoma City (123 miles). It's only 18 miles to the Kansas border with Wichita and Kansas City well within driving distance.
Company Overview
Phillips 66 is a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company with unique businesses in Refining, Midstream, Chemicals, and Marketing and Specialties. From the laboratory to pilot plants, in-house research and development at Phillips 66 drives new ideas toward commercialization. The Technology organization creates technical solutions to evaluate opportunities for the challenges facing our industry. Our researchers' inspirations create avenues for future growth and help existing businesses reduce costs through improved processes.
The Technology organization focuses in three areas: 1) advanced engineering optimization for our existing businesses, 2) sustainability technologies for a changing regulatory environment, and 3) future growth opportunities. Technology creates value through evaluation of advantaged crudes, models for increasing clean product yield, and research to increase safety and reliability.
As a Phillips 66 Technology Ph.D. New Hire you will participate in training and developmental programs that provide a comprehensive roadmap for early career engineers at Phillips 66. Our focus is to help you gain a more robust understanding of the refining and midstream processes, and the energy industry in an environment that embraces collaboration and values your contributions.
New hire Ph.D. researchers are introduced to company practices, procedures and technical resources including Technology's Passport program, technical training classes, and participate in technical networks, and on-the-job training
New hire Ph.D. researchers learn from internal and external experts and collaborate with more experienced researchers within the organization.
Phillips 66 researchers may begin their careers by contributing in these key areas: refining processes and modeling, big data and analytics, catalysis, photovoltaics, fuel cells, batteries, analytical sciences, water conservation, air quality, remediation sciences, robotics, and more.
Headquartered in Houston, the company has 14,300 employees committed to safety and operating excellence. Phillips 66 had $58 billion of assets as of March 31, 2019. For more information, visit http://www.phillips66.com/ or follow us on Twitter @Phillips66Co.
To be considered
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of December 31, 2020
Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Requisition ID: 51383
Location: Oklahoma - Bartlesville
Job Field: Internships, Graduate Positions, and Student Programs
Division : Not Applicable
Technical Req : No


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Professor Peter Hahn, Dean and Henry Grunfeld Professor at the London Institute of Banking & Finance, comments on the impact of Brexit on the financial services sector:
"The Bank of England is demanding Brexit Plans from banks, reportedly on the assumption of a 'cold turkey' exit from the European Union in March 2019. For months, we've been hearing about soft and hard Brexits – which sound more like choosing pillows to me than an event that will shape our economic future. 'Cold turkey' seems most appropriate for the sudden ending of process related to being part of EU governance and economics. I believe the term originates from the sudden withdrawal of regular drug use and immediate stark disruption to the body and many lessons from my banking career lead me question if that is where we're headed. Indeed, I wonder if the BoE is demanding and preparing enough …
"Shortly after moving from corporate banking to investment banking, a former bank customer approached me with a classic cash flow problem and asked if I could locate a lender or temporary investor to help their organisation. A strategic investment hadn't gone to plan and the business was going to run out of cash in six months before the problems were solved.
"Sadly, their problem was that anyone with a bit of financial depth could see the cliff they faced and when they would reach it. They may have only needed temporary funds, but the finance companies they would approach would all know the business had no negotiating leverage and its risk and with each passing day there would be more pressure for a deal. Perhaps most unfortunately, this was largely due to a poorly conceived business and cash flow plan at the outset. The owners had set their own cliff and speed of reaching it the day they went ahead. We couldn't take on the advisory assignment but these were good people I wanted to help if I could. Almost every week the business owners called for some solace. Their lender wanted a higher and higher rate, but always offered to leave – though, they knew the business had no alternative. Eventually, the lender made the predicted move for a small minority equity interest in the business to compensate for their risk and it kept increasing. Of course, this is a regular event in the world of business recapitalisation, but for a business owners going through it the first time it was unbelievably distressing.
"However regrettable, we seem on the path of the business deal above. Britain will certainly not go into administration after Brexit if we end up without a deal, but as we approach the cliff we set, we're rapidly running out of room to negotiate if we have anything to negotiate at all. Businesses and banks all pointed this risk ages ago and are now desperately calling for a transition plan. The business above created its own cliff long before it discovered the true cost of what it had done, but by that point it had no choice and had to swallow the consequences of its decision; we're now at significant risk of seeing our relationship with the EU end up the same way. Like the finance company of the example, the EU will be focused on optimising its own risk and reward and knows time is on its side. Like the finance company, it can always offer to leave but knows the UK's businesses have no alternative. The owners of the company in my example accepted the deal realising holding on to some of their company was better than none; this is a much more complex problem for an electorate.
"Banks must assume that no deal with the EU will be reached – they should know from business experience that agreements do not always happen. With that in mind, one can't help but wonder if the Bank of England has gone far enough asking for Brexit Plans, perhaps it should be instructing banks to assume cold turkey and implement by March 2019? Thus far, we have no choice but to hope for the best but expect and be prepared for the very worst."


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30th annual Ovation Awards honors Allentown arts leaders
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 by KATHY LAUER-WILLIAMS Special to The Press in Focus
Now in its 30th year, the Allentown Arts Ovation Award honors those who have made a difference in the arts in the city of Allentown.
This year, seven recipients, including one family, who have had a major impact on Allentown's arts community will be honored with awards from The Allentown Arts Commission at a ceremony, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Sept. 27, Ballroom, Renaissance Allentown Hotel, 12 N. Seventh St., Allentown.
Honorees are the Butz Family, Legacy Award; Peter Gourniak, Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts; "Blues, Brews & BBQ," Outstanding Achievement in Performing Arts; LGBT Library at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, Outstanding Achievement in Literary Arts; JoAnn Wilchek Basist, Civic Theatre, Outstanding Achievement in Arts Education; Jessica Bien, Muhlenberg College Department of Theatre and Dance, Outstanding Service to the Arts, and the Alternative Gallery, Outstanding Emerging Artists.
The commission also will award scholarships for outstanding achievement in art, music and theater to students from Allen, Dieruff and Central Catholic high schools.
Jane Heft, chair of Allentown Arts Commission, said the awards are the main focus of the commission and serve to advocate for and recognize artists in the community.
"Moving forward with the city's revitalization, recognizing artists shows that the community supports them and recognizes they are trying hard to improve the community," Heft said. "It is so important that people realize the quality of artists' work and their dedication to the city."
Heft says the awards this year are "really kind of special." She says attendees will be treated to a demonstration of slam poetry and a sneak peek at Zeke Zelker's new film "Billboard."
She says the ceremony, previously held in April, was moved to September to coincide with the new season of arts in the fall.
"Everything starts then, from Civic's season to the Symphony Orchestra," she says. "It was a better fit for the roll out and everything seems fresher in the fall."
The Butz Family, which has a long history of general contracting and construction management in the Lehigh Valley and beyond, has shown dedication to the redevelopment of downtown Allentown and are frequent sponsors of art events.
Lee Butz is a photographer who takes photos of theater productions, notably the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at DeSales University, for which he has also provides sponsorship.
Lee Butz and his son Greg Butz have served on boards of arts organizations. Greg Butz is co-chair of the Civic Theatre of Allentown's Capital Campaign. Eric Butz and his wife, Deborah Roberson, are supporters of the Allentown School Foundation, as well as architects whose design work is evident at the Allentown Art Museum, Miller Symphony Hall, the Baum School of Art and Civic Theatre of Allentown.
Peter Gourniak has spent his nearly 40-year career working in Allentown as a multi-media painter, photographer, event planner, chef, videographer, corporate production designer, talent scout and guitar player.
Gourniak was chosen to document the construction of the PPL Center through photographs, which became the first exhibit at Mezz Gallery at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel. His newest project is Artica Content Studios, a production house in Allentown that will create, develop, and acquire entertaining and educational content for the web, TV, and film.
The "Blues, Brews & BBQ" festival in center city Allentown was created 11 years ago and has grown from attracting 3,000 to drawing more than 25,000.
The free festival has expanded its footprint along Hamilton Street from one stage in one block to multiple stages from Fifth Street to Ninth Street. It now attracts nationally-recognized blues musicians. Five years ago, Miriam Huertas and The Hamilton District Main Street Program, took over planning of the festival, making it a destination for music and food lovers.
The LGBT Library at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is a professionally-staffed library at 522 W. Maple St., Allentown, that has more than 2,200 books, CDs and DVDs celebrating LGBT literature, history, community, and culture.
Library programs include inter-generational community book discussions, author visits for book talks and signings and youth writing workshops for slam poetry. Through a partnership with the Digital Humanities Initiative at Lehigh University, the library catalog is available online.
JoAnn Wilchek Basist has been an arts educator for more than 40 years, not only in her career as a teacher, but also as the Volunteer Administrator of Civic Theatre's Children's Theatre School program, where she creates curriculum, hires teachers, supervises classrooms, writes original scripts, organizes showcases, and serves as a liaison with the Civic staff.
Also an actress, Wilchek Basist performs throughout the Lehigh Valley and is a role model to students of all ages. She performs as "The Cat In The Hat" in a reading program for area schools. She is mentor to three area schools for the performing arts in Allentown and Easton and is an adjunct professor at Cedar Crest College, teaching public speaking and acting classes.
Jessica Bien, General Manager of Muhlenberg College Department of Theatre and Dance since 2006, has been at the forefront of making performing arts programs accessible for the deaf, visually-impaired, and for persons on the autism spectrum.
Ten years ago, Bien coordinated the first audio-described and open-captioned performance in the Lehigh Valley at Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre. She works with Muhlenberg, De Sales University, and the Lehigh Valley Arts Council in providing accessible performances. She also set up the Lehigh Valley's first sensory-friendly performance for children with autism at Muhlenberg, where she coordinates sensory-friendly performances. In addition, she created a class on "Accessibility and the Arts" at Muhlenberg.
The Alternative Gallery in the Cigar Factory at Fourth and Tilghman streets, Allentown, is a nonprofit art center which includes an art gallery, artist studio spaces, performance space and educational classes. Artists come from various disciplines, including sculpture, photography, comedy, theater, writing, painting and film.
Each fall, the gallery hosts Alternative Arts Fest, a free three-day arts festival in Allentown's Cedar Beach Park that includes a skate park, giant graffiti murals, a break-dancing competition, music and dozens of artists displaying and selling their work.
Tickets: Allentown Arts Commission, third floor, 435 Hamilton St., Allentown; Ovation.AllentownArts.com


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It's one thing to show your Star Wars love by dressing up as Chewbacca on any day that's not Oct. 31, or wearing your favorite "Han Shot First" T-shirt on a first date.
But Verizon has a new accessory: a Star Wars: The Force Awakens Google Cardboard viewer.
Customers can visit select Verizon stores today to get a free Cardboard (while supplies last) in one of four designs: BB-8, R2-D2, Kylo Ren, or Stormtrooper.
Get a limited edition #TheForceAwakens Google Cardboard today, on us. #WhyNotWednesday https://t.co/wVFaacWIwE pic.twitter.com/BwOLNARHKg— Verizon (@verizon) December 2, 2015
And while the mobile carrier promised a limited-edition device "on us," PocketNow reported some users were told by shop employees that they needed to buy a new smartphone or tablet to get a Star Wars viewer. Some locations, the tech blog said, also appear to have given away their stock during last week's Black Friday sales.
The heavily branded units come with Verizon logos on both sides, so you might want to break out the white crayons if you don't want to be a walking advertisement. Unfortunately, the accessory appears to be a Verizon exclusive; no other U.S. provider is offering them.
You can always color your original Google Cardboard to look like R2-D2, instead.
It's no secret that Googlers are massive fans of the Lucasfilm series. Last week, the Web giant lets users join the light or dark side via app skins, which transform Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, and Chrome to reflect your allegiance.
Ahead of the film's debut on Dec. 18, Google also teased "the Millennium Falcon in all its (virtual reality) glory"perfect for viewing with your new themed Cardboard.
"And we've hidden a few more Easter eggs, too," the company said last week. "So awaken the Force within, and be on the lookout for things from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away "
One such hidden treat surfaced recently, when Google users searched for that famous phrase, which turns the browser window into a galactic theme with search results scrolling into spacejust like the opening of Star Wars.
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An Australia-based Salvation Army official is catching heat for implying in an interview that gays should be put to death.
Ryan: According to the Salvation Army, [gay people] deserve death. How do you respond to that, as part of your doctrine?
Craibe: Well, that's a part of our belief system.
Ryan: So we should die.
Craibe: You know, we have an alignment to the Scriptures, but that's our belief.


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"If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace els…
-Yogi Berra
Truer words were never spoken ;p Last B&WSPC . Just a bigger version of my profile picture :)
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Day 4 is it of my B&WSPC ? I think I edited the wrong one but that's ok, I'll live I'm sure. My vision for this didn't quite work out perfectly. Has to be close enough though because I don't have the time to reshoot and all that. Feel like the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland often. ::looks at watch:: Oh crap ! So much to do! I'm late! No Mad Hatter for me, more like errands lol
"Medicated, drama queen, picture perfect, numb belligerence
Technically the next day SO here's #2 of my 5 day B&W Self Portrait Challenge.
Day 12: Selfie Day
Fairlyn Manson as christened by +Miss Crimson hehe
I get terribly behind on all the things. This is who I don't do 360 projects or hunts or anything like that because it really does stress me out. I end up staying up past my bedtime getting it as right as I can, then I feel crappy and cranky all the next day. Well crappy and cranky it is because once I've poured all these hours into something I stubbornly refuse to let it go or quit lol So I caught my ass up. I'm not even getting a prize for it. I just want to see if I can do all 30 things..well.
So here we go this was day 4: Hats
I am the echo…
( and I'm also sucker for a bit of rainbow color ;) call me corny, if you must lol )


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UFC® Buoys Network, Continues to Deliver Audience Records
LOS ANGELES, CA – FUEL TV is on a ratings roll in 2012, and that trend continued in April. FOX Sports Media Group's dynamic sports network for males continues as television's fastest-growing cable network last month and for the year, according to figures released by Nielsen Media Research. FUEL TV has recorded the largest year-to-year percentage increases of total viewers in both prime time and total day in April and this year among all rated, ad-supported cable networks.
FUEL TV saw the prime and late night viewership growth powered by 340 hours of Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) programming in April, including a live bout on April 14 that delivered FUEL TV the most-watched day and most-watched show in its target demo ever. FUEL TV's 340 hours of UFC programming in April is up from 213 hours in March, and sets a single month mark, passing the previous record of 233 set in February.
FUEL TV April 2012 Audience Highlights:
· April 2012 was up +260% in Total Viewers and +450% in M18-49 vs. April 2011;
· Prime time viewership grew +275% on Total Viewers and +250% among M18-49 compared to April 2011;
· Late night finished up +767% on Total Viewers and +1000% among M18-49 from April 2011;
- UFC on FUEL TV Fight Night on April 14 delivered the most-watched day in network history (on both Total Viewers and M18-49) with an average of 71,000 Total Viewers and 44,000 M18-49, +1320% and +2100%, respectively, vs. April 2011;
· UFC on FUEL TV Fight Night on April 14 was the second most-watched program in network history, with 197,000 Total Viewers and the most-watched telecast in network history among the target demo of M18-49 with 142,000;
· The program peaked at 298,000 Total Viewers from 5:30pm ET – 5:45pm ET.
· April 2012 was the network's second most-watched month ever, behind February 2012.
· For the first four months of 2012, prime time viewership is averaging an increase of +209% over 2011, and total day is up +125% compared to 2011.
"We're elated that FUEL TV continues to see incredible ratings gains as a direct result of our UFC partnership, especially the live event audiences," says George Greenberg, Executive Vice President and General Manager, FUEL TV. "I look forward to more live fights, as well as all-new UFC shoulder programming that continue to help our FUEL TV brand grow in ratings."
FUEL TV telecasts the prelims for UFC ON FOX: DIAZ VS. MILLER on May 5 at 5:00 PM ET and wraps coverage with its Postfight Show at 10:00 PM ET. The network's next live fight is Tuesday, April 15 with UFC ON FUEL TV: KOREAN ZOMBIE VS. POIRIER.
In 2012, FUEL TV telecasts more than 2,000 hours of UFC programming, with more than 100 hours of live fights, weigh-ins, preliminary bouts, and pre- and postfight shows. In this year, FUEL TV offers more UFC programming than any network has ever offered. Below are the April '12 vs. April '11 ratings comparisons:
For a complete listing of FUEL TV shows, go to: http://www.fuel.tv/schedule/. For more information, go to www.fuel.tv, www.fuel.tv/ufc, on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/fueltv, and on Twitter at: @fueltv, #UFConFUELTV


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Ingredients (Yields - 14 - 16 cupcakes):
Unsweetened natural cocoa powder -- ½ cup (42g)
All-purpose flour -- ¾ cup (95g) , spoon & leveled
Baking soda -- ½ tsp
Baking powder -- ¾ tsp
Salt -- ¼ tsp
Eggs -- 2 large
Granulated sugar -- ½ cup (100g)
Light brown sugar -- ½ cup (100g) packed
Vegetable oil -- 1/3 cup (80ml)
Vanilla extract -- 2 tsps
Buttermilk -- ½ cup (120ml)
Milk Chocolate Frosting:
Unsalted butter -- 1 cup (230g) , softened to room temperature
Confectioners' sugar -- 3 ½ cups (420g)
Unsweetened cocoa powder -- ½ cup (45g)
Salt -- ½ tsp
Vanilla extract -- 2 tsps
Heavy cream -- 3 Tablespoons (45ml)
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla together until completely smooth.
Pour half of the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Then half of the buttermilk. Gently stir - about 5 stirs. Repeat with the remaining wet ingredients and buttermilk. Stir until *just* combined. Make sure that you do not overmix.
The batter won't be very thick. Fill the cups only halfway to avoid spilling over the sides. Bake in batches for 18-19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 2 minutes.
Turn speed to LOW and slowly add 3 cups of confectioners' sugar, the cocoa powder, and salt. Beat until sugar/cocoa are absorbed into the butter, about 2 minutes.
Turn mixer to medium speed and add the vanilla and cream. Once added, turn the mixer to high speed and beat for 1 minute.
Add the remaining confectioners' sugar if you like to increase the frosting's thickness. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
Recipe Courtesy: Sally's Baking addiction


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By Chris Slater
Sitting in a packed newsroom, I often hear things going on around me. I didn't think much of it when I was hearing talk of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central West Virginia group losing a lot of funding. I didn't know any details, and thought to myself, "Shame. But, that happens."
Then I read the article. And then I got angry.
The group had somewhere between $60,000 to $80,000 in local grants taken away, and the Raleigh County office recently shut down due to them being unable to make up that money.
Why did they lose that money? Nobody can say for sure, but here's what we know: the organization had recently received a $20,000 grant to assist with training staff members in LGBTQ issues.
From the original article, Sara McDowell, the local group's executive director said about the grant:
"I said, 'Yes, we would be interested,' especially considering that, earlier this year, UCLA came out with a study that found West Virginia has the highest number of teens who identify themselves as transgendered," McDowell said.
What happened shortly after that grant was announced? From McDowell: "[W]e were notified that a representative for several donors wanted to discuss issues we had been previously unaware of."
She declined to announce who was rescinding their donations, but did note: "I don't think the timing is coincidental," McDowell said. "It is my opinion that the LGBTQ program was not going to be welcomed by the representative for those donors. That's based on my experience with the donor representative and the conversations I've had with others."
So, basically, what we have here is a situation where this group received money that would help them better meet the needs of LGBTQ kids in their care. After hearing that, some people got upset and pulled their funding.
There is one word for that: reprehensible. Well, there are a lot of other words I could use, but those may not be fit for print.
To the people who heard that their money was going to an organization that wants to help LGBTQ kids and decided to pull their funding: you are more disgusting than you could ever imagine homosexuality to be. You are what's wrong with the world; not a boy who likes kissing another boy.
People like you are the reason that LGBTQ kids need this extra help and assistance. They feel ostracized in their community because of people stuck in some antiquated "Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve" way of living.
Because of your actions, if some of these LGBTQ kids do not get the assistance, help, or compassion that they need, I hope you're ready for any consequences. If one of those kids doesn't know what to do anymore and grabs a bottle of pills, ties a rope around their neck, or cocks a gun, I hope you know that the blood is on your hands.
This whole situation is disgusting, and I hope the names of those who took away their donations becomes public. Those are the people who need to be shamed and ostracized, not some innocent kids who are trying to discover who they are.


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Businesses should be looking at Windows 8 even if they are dead certain it won't be their operating system of choice for years to come, experts say.
That's because of widespread bring-your-own-device programs that will inevitably bring Windows 8 tablets into the workplace and IT departments will have to give them a thumbs up or thumbs down.
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That means buying Windows 8 devices, working with them in the IT department, testing them in laboratory-simulated work environments and running limited pilot deployments among likely users, says David Johnson, an analyst with Forrester.
Gartner analyst Steve Kleynhans says IT staff should take all of 2013 to look at Windows 8 to evaluate it as the eventual standard for their company's use, but also to determine how to handle it as a BYOD candidate, which will likely come up as an issue much sooner, he says. "It could take off quickly like the iPad and have a lot of users demanding to use it," he says.
Johnson says he thinks the chances of that are slim. "We don't think there will be a huge influx of Windows 8 devices," he says, citing Forrester research that says interest in Android and iOS devices is stronger among workers. "They have a large influence in choosing work tablets," he says.
Forrester research also indicates less interest in Windows 8 overall compared to interest in Windows 7 when it was about to launch. In 2012, 47% of respondents to a Forrester survey say they haven't looked at Windows 8 yet. Back in 2009 near the launch of Windows 7, that number was just 27%.
Just 24% say today that they expect to migrate to Windows 8 but have no specific plans while in 2009 49% expected to migrate to Windows 7. That leads Forrester to conclude that Windows 8 will largely be skipped as an IT standard.
That still leaves the question of dealing with Windows 8 being brought into work environments as personal devices. On the BYOD front, Johnson says one class of portable Windows 8 devices weighs in heavier than competing devices and because one version of Windows 8 runs on x86 processors, they don't have the battery life of portables such as iPads. Those factors may blunt the proliferation of Windows 8 machines as BYOD devices.
The tablet version of Windows 8, Windows RT, is lighter and has longer battery life but doesn't support traditional business applications. It may someday, but not initially, he says. Still it may present itself as a BYOD alternative.
Klyenhans notes that Windows 8 with its dual user interface - the touch interface called modern and the traditional desktop - mean that it will be sold on hybrid and convergable devices that include at touchscreen and a keyboard. "They may be very applicable to certain types of users," he says.
More than just evaluating the devices, IT departments should determine which employees are likely good candidates for using them based on what their job is and how sophisticated they are technologically.
Forrester says the evaluation descriptions of who are best suited for BYOD can be helped along by developing what the research firm calls personas. "When developing personas for your organization, it's critical to take note of individuals who have a strong interest in technology and finding innovative ways to be more productive," according to a Forrester research report.
Kleynhans says that typically traveling workers appreciate devices that act as tablets on the road but full notebooks when they get back to their hotel rooms. "The only way to know is to do a pilot and proof of concept," he says.
The Forrester report concurs that mobile professionals are good BYOD candidates and that 74% of them use laptops.
Johnson says businesses need to write formal BYOD policies that include legal documents in which users acknowledge restrictions to what they can do with their devices when connected to corporate networks and authorizing some corporate management of the devices, including the ability to wipe corporate data should they be lost or stolen.
How BYOD has changed the IT landscape
IT departments need to control user access on these devices, ensure data encryption and restrict the ability to move data off them to other drives. Partitioning the hard drives of these devices may also be necessary to protect corporate data. "It depends on how much data is local," Johnson says.
(Tim Greene covers Microsoft for Network World and writes the Mostly Microsoft blog. Reach him at email@example.com and follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/Tim_Greene.)
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I blogged everyday for a few months in 2015. I loved creating small posts with interesting photos and sharing my art with the world. Then I simply ran out of words. I started living my life offline and my life became less complicated. For a while my husband and I blogged about paying off debt and traveling. We traveled a bit and we are still deciding what comes next for our family. We don't have the funds to make any real decisions so we are just schooling our kids and working. Living a normal life doesn't make for sensational blog posts.
One other reason I haven't been blogging is because my health revolted against me. When I'm stressed out my body lets me know with small, annoying symptoms. One symptom caused me to see 5 different doctors last year. My issue could only be cured with a prescription which required a doctor visit. Sometimes I would ask for refills, but they weren't always given. I hated the prescription, because it limited my diet and activities for two weeks. Doctors have no idea what causes the issue and can only treat the symptoms.
My main doctor prescribed yoga and said I need to chill out, because the issue could be caused by stress. I found a natural cure at my local health food store which completely cured me and I decided to chill out. I don't "work" after the kids go to bed anymore. I like to relax while playing WordBrain, reading a book, or catching up on a show. Since I've stopped working after the kids go to bed I haven't had that specific health problem in 6 months.
Still Reading
I haven't been writing online, but I have been reading a lot of books. Reading will always be a constant in my life. I love books. At the start of this year I listed 17 books I wanted to read. It's been 4 months so let's see how I did on those 17 books.
Science Fiction & Fantasy
READ! A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab (Pseudonym), Victoria Schwab – 4 stars. I think the sequel will be better than the first.
READ! Seveneves by Neal Stephenson – 3 stars. I feel like I have a degree in astrophysics after reading this one. Not an easy read, but I did like the premise a lot.
READ! The Final Empire (Mistborn #1) by Brandon Sanderson – 5 stars. So far it is my favorite book of the year.
NOT YET. The Deed of Paksenarrion (Paksenarrion #3-5) by Elizabeth Moon – I still plan on reading this one this summer.
READ! The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer by Neal Stephenson – 3 stars. I liked how it messed with my mind, but I didn't love it. I did start learning how to code in Python after reading this one.
NOT YET. Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
READ! The Rule of Thoughts and The Game of Lives (The Mortality Doctrine series) by James Dashner – 4 stars and 3 stars, respectively. Fun reads, but forgettable.
NOT YET. Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
Non-Fiction Books
ALMOST DONE. Jesus, The One and Only by Beth Moore, Dale McCleskey – I'm procrastinating, but I don't know what study I should do next.
DID NOT FINISH. Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver – I have such a difficult time getting through Non-Fiction.
NOPE. The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst – I still think it is a great premise, but I'm not going to read it.
Book Club Picks
READ! Brooklyn by Colm Toibin – 3 stars. I liked it, but I wanted more historical fiction.
CURRENTLY READING. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard – I didn't like it at first, but now I can't wait to finish this one.
READ! The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood – 2 stars. I think this is a love it or hate it kind of book. I didn't like this one at all.
SOON. Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner – This is June's book club pick, so I will get to it.
READ! Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier – I'm glad i read it, but I didn't love it. It did keep me up into the night to finish.
So that is 9 out of 17. That's half my list and I'm pleased with my progress. I've also been reading a bunch of other books including some advance reader copies. I'm looking forward to telling you about those two galley books in my next post.


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Hearing God as a Teen
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Are you listening? It's a dangerous time, so listen wisely.
There is perhaps no more critical time to learn to listen to the voice of God than when you are a teen. Standing on the precipice of adulthood, your entire life before you, it's a true crossroads. God is speaking, can you hear Him? The teenage years are filled with pitfalls and opportunities. It's a critical time when you begin to separate from your paternal family and launch into the breach we call "real life." Every decision seems to have eternal consequences, every move fraught with significance. Learn to follow the eternal guide, the God who loves you and has a plan for you.


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Raksha Mantri visits NCC Republic Day Camp, felicitates braveheart cadets
National Defence Bureau,
New Delhi, 22 January 2018
Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman visited NCC Republic Day Camp 2018 today and conferred Raksha Mantri Padak and Commendation Cards to NCC Cadets for their exemplary performance and devotion to duty at an impressive 'Investiture Ceremony' held at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt.
In her address, the Raksha Mantri complimented the NCC for doing exceptional work towards Swachhata Abhiyan. She complimented the NCC fraternity for making an invaluable contribution towards National integration and Nation Building through multifarious activities of NCC. Speaking on the occasion, Sitharaman said,
"The youth of independent India are extremely fortunate that such an organisation exists in our country which devotes vast amount of resources towards their personality development. The NCC infuses and nurtures qualities like leadership, secularism, patriotism, selfless service, discipline, hard work and other character building qualities in the youth of the country."
She said that the NCC is doing a yeoman service to the nation by transforming the 'Youth of the Nation', which has the largest and youngest population profile in the world. A Contingent of smartly turned out NCC cadets drawn from the three wings namely the Army, Navy and the Air Force presented an impressive Guard of Honour to the Raksha Mantri.
Raksha Mantri Padak was instituted in 1989 and since then it is awarded to the most deserving cadet every year for bravery or exceptional service of highest order. This year the Raksha Mantri Padak has been awarded to Cadet Priya of Uttar Pradesh Directorate, Raksha Mantri Commendation Cards have been awarded to CWO Bhuvnesh Rathore of Rajasthan Directorate, Capt Arundati J Patel of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Directorate and Cadet Soumarjit Ghosh of West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate. Talking about the winners, the RM said,
"I would like to compliment you for all these wonderful achievements. These achievements will no doubt attract large number of young and enthusiastic students to join the NCC. I am sure these young achievers would bring laurels to our country in the times to come."
The Raksha Mantri also inspected the well-laid out Flag Area, prepared by the cadets from all 17 NCC Directorates, depicting various social awareness themes. She was given a crisp brief by the cadets on their respective models. Raksha Mantri also visited the 'Hall of Fame', a proud possession of NCC with display of rich archival collection of alumni photographs, models and other achievements of the NCC.
Sitharaman along with other distinguished guests later witnessed a spectacular cultural programme by the talented cadets in the NCC auditorium. She was earlier received by the DG NCC Lt General B S Sahrawat.
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It is difficult to believe that all I spent were measly 4 days in Kochi and the backwaters. I had so much fun in those four days, it feels like I was there at least for 10 days! So here are 10 things I thought were a lot of fun to do in Kochi and backwaters. My trip was on invitation from Travspire.
Kashi Cafe, Fort Kochi
10. Visit the Kashi Cafe: Locals like it, everyone recommends it. It is a nice cafe. They have art works installed at the front. I was however pressed for time and straight went for coffee and a pastry. The pastry was huge, way too many calories I say. It was yum too. When I asked if they had wifi they said no. It has a nice ambiance. People were sitting there with books and e-readers. So it is a place to hang out, no one is in a hurry to throw you out.
South Indian Thali
9. Eat at Krishna Restaurant: Guess what was the cost of the South Indian Thali I had at Krishna Restaurant? It was a royal sum of Rs. 35. And it was eat as you much. They also had a dish listed at Rs. 15. I can't remember when I paid so less for a meal. My auto driver for the day, Sabu Babu took me there. It is a local place. That coffee bill at Kashi was many more times than the food bill.
Paradasi Synagogue and the Shops, Kochi, Kerala
8. Visit the Paradesi Synagogue: I only walked through the Jewish Street and saw the exteriors of this synagogue as I was there on a Friday. The synagogue is closed on Friday and Saturday. I had an interesting experience in the lane full of shops on the way to the synagogue. Everyone invited me to their shop. I told them I was not shopping. They said I could just walk in and have a look. I parried it by saying- on the way back. And on my way back they reminded me I had to visit their shops. It was all done nicely and in good humor. In the end I bought a t-shirt and dresses for my daughter and niece.
Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Kochi
7. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and St. Francis Church: Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is ancient and have gone through a lot of destruction and reconstruction (read more about it here). When I visited it, I was the only person inside the church. St Francis Church is also almost as old as the basilica. It is said that Vasco da Gama was buried here before they moved the body to Lisbon.
A Theyyam Artist, Fort Kochi
6. Watch a Cultural Performance: I am not much of a culture person. And yet I was completely mesmerized by the dance performances put by the artists from the Greenix Village (read the complete article on the Kathakali and other dances). It was right opposite my hotel, The Fort House. You can pay only to watch Kathakali or you can pay to watch the entire show. I strongly recommend that you watch the entire show.
Ancient Shiva Temple, Muzris Heritage Trail
5. Go on the Muzris Trail: Muzris used to an important port during the ancient times. It was part of the famous spice route. It can no longer be physically located. One theory is that it got submerged within the sea. But its approximate location is seeped in history. There are synagogues, temples and mosques nearby, all of them a few centuries old. If you are interested in heritage this is a must do (you can read a detailed account of my experience).
The Local Dhobi Ghat, Fort Kochi
4. Hire an Auto and Let Them be your Guide: That is how I explored Fort Kochi. The deal was for Rs 100 per hour and I can avail the auto services for as many hours I wish. It was a lot of fun. That is how I discovered Krishna Restaurant. At one point I asked Babu to take me someplace where I could buy chips. He took me to a local shop and I was really sad when all the chips got over finally. They were quite good. He also took me to off beat places like CTD Temple and the local Dhobi Ghat. Other off beat places were a ginger processing unit, a candle making factory and a local shop which sold nice soaps and tea. We of course did the regular attractions as well.
Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi
3. Watch Sunset Over the Chinese Fishing Nets: The Chinese Fishing Nets lend a unique charm to the sea shore at Kochi. Sunset is when the magic happens and it is a beautiful time to take stroll along the shore. The locals do it too. You can eat stuff from road side vendors. I do not eat fish but they can make it for you fresh out of the water! I wish the area was cleaner though (want to read more about them?)
The Hammocks and My Room at Breeze Backwater Homes, Alappuza
2. Stay at a Backwater Homestay: Forget hotels, I would say even forget houseboats. This time choose a homestay. I stayed at Breeze Backwater Home Stay in Alappuza. It is about 2 hour drive from Kochi. My room was literally 5 steps from the lake. They have only four rooms, so pre-booking is recommended. Their food is awesome. There are hammocks in the courtyard. They own a houseboat and a canoe, both of which are rowed with bamboo poles. They were quick to point out that it was much more eco-friendly. It is a great place to unwind. I would say just put up your feet and do nothing here.
Kayaking in Kerala Backwaters
1. Go Kayaking: If you are even mildly adventurous type, kayaking is one activity you cannot miss. A kayak can go to all those canals where a houseboat cannot. You sit this high from the water, almost touching it. There are bridges that you can cross only after ducking or lying flat on the kayak. It is just too much fun. Put it on your list. Go do it and read more about my experience.
OK here is bonus tip. The good folks at the Breeze Backwater can arrange for a cycling trip for you as well. I say do that too!
One of my trips with Travspire was the heritage tour of Muziris. When I met Lijo Jose my guide for the Muziris Heritage Tour, he pulled out a map of the Spice Route in ancient times to show how the port of Muziris was an important part of it. And if we thought of cities and ports as more or less permanent, well the port of Muziris completely vanished from the map of the world. One theory is that it got submerged into the sea. Whatever be the reason it is not to be seen anywhere now. Once again reaffirms my faith into human beings as a speck of dust but this extends it to even places being not so permanent.
However many structures survive and my visit included a visit to the St. Thomas Mathoma Church, Paravour Synagogue, Chendhamangalam Synagogue, a visit to a hand-loom factory, Kizhthali Siva Temple and Kodungalloor Bhagavathi Temple along with the excavation site. All these places are close to Kochi and we did it as a little more than a half day tour.
When Lijo came to my hotel it was raining and I did not have an umbrella. We took the local ferry to cross the lake and take a car from the other side of Kochi. There were a few shops on where we disembarked and I got my umbrella. I was a little surprised that women boarded one corner of the ferry and men another but then why to get surprised, after all it is the same at Delhi Metro too!
Our first stop was the St. Thomas Church in Kodungalloor. It is from 52 AD. Can you imagine that kind of time? Something standing since then? My mind surely boggles at the mere thought.
St. Thomas Church, Kodungalloor, Kerala
The church has two parts. The old area is no longer used for prayers and yet is a beauty in its own right. Lijo knew everyone around! The old structure looks royal from inside.
St. Thomas Church, The Old Structure, Kerala
While we were there a betrothal was going on in the main church. People follow the temple tradition of not carrying footwear inside the premises. I was quite surprised because in any other church that I have entered I have always gone inside with my footwear.
Our next stop was the Paravur Synagogue. It was my first visit to a synagogue. In Kochi I could not visit the Paradesi Synagogue as it was closed on a Friday. Synagogues are also closed on Saturdays but as Lijo knew everyone, they showed me around.
Paravur Jewish Synagogue
I am told that all the synagogues have similar structure. The section from where women pray is separate from men. Lijo and I had a very interesting conversation about it. I told him when people say they wish they were born in an earlier era, I never agree because the life of women was even more restricted in those days. I love my freedom and I will not like to be born in any other time but the present one.
Our next stop was a hand-loom factory which was mostly run by women. After that we moved to the Chennamangalam Jewish Synagogue.
Chennamangalam Jewish Synagogue, Kerala
This synagogue is said to have been built in 17th century. It is also said to have the oldest Jewish inscription in India. The structure in the sense of arrange of the rooms etc is very similar to the Paravur Synagogue. Here the designs of the roof have Hindu influences. This is one area where there is a mosque, a church and a synagogue all within a few kilometers of each-other.
We then moved to the bank of the lake and went to stand on a bridge waiting for the ferry to come, or so I thought. Our car also fitted on the bridge. I was wondering why was it a plank of iron wedged into two boats. When it started moving I realized it was the ferry itself! It was a lot of fun to cross the lake like this.
Crossing the Lake on a Float, Kerala
This crossing is quite close to the excavations going on for the remains of a fort. Unfortunately because of the monsoons the excavations had been halted and everything was under wraps. However, there was no other tourist in the area apart from me! But Lijo thought the area would become popular after the Muziris Heritage Project was complete. Our next stop was the old Shiva Temple called Kizhthali Shiva Temple.
Kizhthali Siva Temple, Muziris Heritage Trail, Kerala
The temple is supposed to be from B.C 113-AD 343 but destroyed by the Dutch, Portuguese and then Tipu Sultan. Now only this main structure remains. A cow was tied within the premises and it protested loudly when I went in. There was a lady around and I asked if I could go in to which she said no. And because I was visiting a few temples there was a dress code and I was wearing a salwar kurta. I do wear it for work but hardly ever while traveling. So this was a first of sorts.
The Concept of Giving, Kodungalloor Bhagavathi Temple, Kerala
After the Shiva Temple we headed for an excellent South Indian lunch. Lunch done, our last stop for the day was the Kodungalloor Bhagavathi Temple where I came across this interesting concept of giving. You are apparently supposed to give rice, oil, gold or whatever you wish to donate equal to your own body weight. And I saw these weighing instruments in all the temples where worship still happens!
Soon we were headed back to Kochi where I took the ferry once again to reach my hotel. I have to say heritage is not my first choice (and very few brownie points for guessing what it is) but it was so quiet and secluded here that I was glad I did the tour before it becomes part of the touristy trail.
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Divine providence has brought an amazing woman into my life. Her name is Julie Katz and she is a Nurtured Heart Parenting Coach. You can read up all about her here and here.
After speaking with Julie a few times, and implementing her parenting strategies, my husband and I literally would just gape at each other in shock every time something she told us to do actually worked. And the results were immidiate. Life changing. Family changing.
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I will warn you though- It is a huge amount of work on our part. Huge.
But if you are willing to work it, you will be truly amazed. Your entire family dynamic will shift and your home will be a very healthy and happy home.
I will do my best to give over as much information that I got from Julie as I can, but I truly feel that we should all do a Webinar with her. She is incredible.
But if you are willing to work it, you will be truly amazed. Your entire family dynamic will shift and your home will be a very healthy and happy home.
I will do my best to give over as much information that I got from Julie as I can, but I truly feel that we should all do a Webinar with her. She is incredible.
What I have learned from Julie is this: Kids need our attention. They need our energy. They don't care if its good energy or bad energy, but they need to know that we are paying attention to them.
When kids are doing what they are supposed to be doing: behaving, speaking nicely, being kind, they really don't get much attention from us. Think about it. I mean when was the last time you told your child how competent they were because they did their school work without complaining about it. Or how appreciative you are of their good behavior on a random afternoon.
Its when they start acting up that all of a sudden they get their dose of moms energy. Its not that they want to annoy us or make us angry, they just want us to give them some of our energy. And acting up is usually an instant winner to grab our attention.
"Stop hitting your sister!" "How many times do I need to ask you to brush your teeth?!" "If you say that word again you are going to your room!" "Stop doing that!"
Smile if you are guilty of saying any of the above.
I figured.
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But it doesn't have to be that way.
After realizing that all my kids need is my energy, by giving it to them in positive small doses through out the day, so much acting up has been avoided.
We have found that 'catching' them doing good things and showing them that we recognize it, it waters their energy garden.
Its about noticing things that usually go unnoticed or unrecognized. Its about telling your kids, "you are worthy of my time, you will get just as much juicy energy out of me by behaving and keeping the rules."
Here are some examples:
"David, I see how nicely and quietly you are sitting and reading."
"Sara, I appreciate how you have kept your bedroom so clean today. You really are a great example to your siblings on how to keep a clean room."
"Rachel, I see how nicely you are speaking to your little sister. You are very kind."
"Yossi, thank you for brushing your teeth right away without any reminders. This shows me you are very responsible. "
"Chana, I really love how nicely you are playing with your toys."
We are not telling our kids how amazing they are and how brilliant they are. We are simply recognizing ordinary behavior and giving it some of our positive energy.
That's Step 1.
Now Step 2 is a bit more challenging.
Here are some scenarios:
-David hits/bites/punches/kicks (fill in the blank) Yossi and he starts crying
- Rachel calls her sister a name
-Chana rolls her eyes at you
-Yossi refuses to clean his mess
-Sara says a bad word at the table
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Remember- its all about OUR energy. Do not reward your child with your energy when they don't deserve it.
So this is how we discipline using the Nurtured Heart Approach:
1: In a very straight and unemotional tone, tell the child who acted up: "You need a time out/reset. Leave the room." Then continue doing what you were doing. If another kid was involved, shower them with your attention. "Are you okay?" "I am proud of you for not hitting back." Energize the child who did not break the rules, not the one who did.
2: Once you and the 'rule breaker' have cooled down, go talk to them, one on one. Have a Heart to Heart. Compliment them on how they left the room right away when you asked without arguing. Listen to their side of the story. Help them figure out a different action to take if they are in the same situation again. You are here to help them grow and manage frustrating situations.
3: At the same time, they need to know there are consequences for their actions. Whatever consequence you see fit- take away favorite toy for the day, no screen time etc. but make sure it is immediate, not 'no nosh on Shabbos' which is 3 days away.
4: Once they feel heard and have a consequence, they now need to make it right. They need to fix what they did. If they made a mess, they need to clean it up. If they hurt someone, they need to apologize and do something nice for them- help them clean their room, say some nice words, let them brain storm something nice that they can do to 'make things right.'
It is a lot of work on our part, but it works.
Believe me, there are times when the last thing I feel like doing is being civil to the kid who just threw their food on the floor because they don't like the green things in the pasta sauce. But take 10 deep breathes in and consider it an investment into your child and family sanity.
Here isthe book where all this wisdom comes from:
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If you would be interested in having a Webinar or Q&A with Julie, please let me know and we will make it happen.
I just cannot begin to tell you how this approach has transformed our lives.
By no means are my kids perfect little angels now, but we have created a dialog in our family and a go-to strategy each time a situation comes up.
I have my moments when I'm exhausted and I yell, but thats just a reminder that I am human and the Nurtured Heart Approach takes lots of patience, a lot of work and lots of practice and we are so committed to making it work.
Catching my kids doing something good and acknowledging them for it has transformed our days. I find them now coming to me to show me the good solution they came up with to an issue they had. I find them coming to me to help them deal with a situation with a sibling when in the past they would have been beating each other up because they simply did not have the tools to deal with their issue.
It is truly amazing. For the sake of your family, just try it.
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