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Archive for November, 2011
Whole Body VibrationNovember 30, 2011 Written by JP
Exercising is considered an effective means of preserving bone mineral density as part of a comprehensive bone health regimen. In recent years, some medical experts have begun to recommend a more passive strategy to accomplish this same objective. Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a practice in which you lie down, sit or stand on a vibrating platform that sends waves of energy throughout your body. In some instances, specific forms of exercise including squats are integrated into the vibrating experience. In either case, this active or passive activity causes muscles to contract in a manner that is similar to a physical workout. Proponents of whole-body vibration often claim that the physiological response to WBV provides as good or greater health benefits than more traditional forms of physical exertion in less time.
Tags: Osteoporosis, Women's Health
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Bone and Joint Health, Exercise | 12 Comments & Updates
Prenatal Nutrition NewsNovember 28, 2011 Written by JP
A recent study published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine supports the notion that prenatal nutritional counseling can significantly improve the health of mothers and newborns alike. In the highlighted research, a group of 53 pregnant women took part in a "pragmatic nutrition awareness program". An equal number of expectant mothers acted as a control group and proceeded without any specific guidance about their unique dietary needs. On average, those receiving nutritional counseling gave birth to babies with a higher birth weight and experienced lower incidence of pregnancy-related complications. But, what exactly constitutes a healthy diet during pregnancy? Of late, several scientific publications have offered specific advice beyond the basic tenants of avoiding "junk food" and taking a prenatal multivitamin.
Tags: Anemia, Pregnancy, Vitamin D
Posted in Children's Health, Nutrition, Women's Health | 12 Comments & Updates
SAM-e for DepressionNovember 23, 2011 Written by JP
S-adenosylmethionine or SAM-e, a natural antidepressant, has been in the news lately thanks to Dr. Andrew Weil. In Dr. Weil's new book, Spontaneous Happiness, he recommends SAM-e for prompt relief of low mood states that don't respond to other dietary and lifestyle modifications. A review in the June 2011 issue of the journal Canadian Family Physician also presents a largely optimistic view of this nutritional supplement. In the summary, the primary criticism of SAM-e is how much it costs. In order to reach a therapeutic dosage, the author of the piece estimates a monthly expense of $80 – an amount that likely won't be covered by most insurance plans. In reality, savvy online shoppers can find even lower prices in the $60/month neighborhood.
Tags: Anxiety, Depression, Fibromyalgia
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Mental Health, Nutritional Supplements | 11 Comments & Updates
Natural Medicine in IranNovember 21, 2011 Written by JP
Most of my columns are inspired by material that's pieced together from numerous medical journals. Today, the exact opposite is true. The majority of studies referenced below can be found in recent editions of the Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research. What's more, almost all of the original studies I link to can be reviewed in their entirety for free. This may be invaluable to patients and physicians who are interested in the finer details and nuances of a medical trial.
Tags: Massage, Menopause, PMS
Posted in Mental Health, Nutritional Supplements, Women's Health | 8 Comments & Updates
Cranberry Spice Cookies RecipeNovember 18, 2011 Written by JP
Last month I posted a recipe for Healthy Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies (link to recipe). The cookies were such a hit with family, friends and readers that I decided to experiment making other cookies using the same core ingredients. Today, I want to share one of my newest cookie creations as it's particularly well suited for Thanksgiving.
Tags: Almonds, Cranberries, Gluten
Posted in Diabetes, Nutrition, Recipes | 7 Comments & Updates
Diabetes Dementia ConnectionNovember 16, 2011 Written by JP
A recent article appearing in the Los Angeles Times draws attention to an emerging health crisis that is currently underreported. "Looking at the Link Between Diabetes and Dementia" focuses on the growing consensus among researchers that elevated blood sugar likely plays a pivotal role in the development of dementia. One of the more shocking statistics mentioned is that an estimated 10% of all dementia cases may be attributable to diabetes. But, hope can be found in the words of Dr. Debra Cherry, one of the specialists featured in the piece – "What is good for the reduction of diabetes risk is also good for reduction of the risk of cognitive impairment".
Tags: DHA, Massage, Milk Thistle
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Diabetes, Memory | 7 Comments & Updates
Salad ScienceNovember 14, 2011 Written by JP
I rarely eat salads at home or at restaurants. I have all kinds of excuses as to why this is so. I tell myself that salad dressings are usually loaded with preservatives, sugar and other undesirable ingredients. When dining out, I convince myself that the ubiquitous iceberg lettuce isn't nutritious enough to merit several minutes of chewing. I even worry about getting tiny pieces of salad stuck in my front teeth and not knowing it until dinner, often with clients, colleagues or friends, is over! But, recently a friend who happens to be a salad fanatic inspired me to take another look at the science behind salads. What I found has, at long last, convinced me that salad lovers may have been right all along.
Tags: Avocados, Ginger, Lutein
Posted in Diet and Weight Loss, Food and Drink, Nutrition | 11 Comments & Updates
Wheatgrass Juice ResearchNovember 11, 2011 Written by JP
Wheatgrass juice (Triticum aestivum) is one of the more popular "super greens" included in dietary supplements and offered in juice and smoothie bars throughout the world. What's more, if you browse the Internet you'll find countless sites dedicated to extolling the virtues of daily wheatgrass therapy. But, anecdotal testimonials and brisk sales aren't exactly a solid basis for making an informed decision about any given food or supplement. Fortunately, there is also a growing body of scientific research that can assist anyone interested in seriously evaluating wheatgrass.
Tags: Anemia, Cancer, Iron
Posted in Detoxification, Food and Drink, Nutritional Supplements | 2 Comments & Updates
Natural Hemorrhoid SolutionsNovember 9, 2011 Written by JP
Any symptom the body presents is a form of communication. When it comes to hemorrhoids, the message being sent is typically two fold. First and foremost, anyone with hemorrhoids or at risk for them, ought to address the prevalent issue of constipation. If you strain during bowel movements, you're encouraging the veins in the anus and rectum to swell. Do this frequently enough and hemorrhoids will most likely form. A lesser known contributor to hemorrhoids is poor circulation and vascular tone. All of these concerns can be addressed naturally.
Tags: Circulation, Fiber, Magnesium
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Exercise, Nutrition | 7 Comments & Updates
Food News You Can UseNovember 7, 2011 Written by JP
The next time you put together your grocery list, remind yourself that the foods you include and omit can have a profound affect on your well being. Here are several, recent examples of how you can use food to improve you and your family's health. If you're obese and on a hypocaloric diet, make sure to consume optimal levels of dietary calcium (1,600 mg/day) and protein (30% of calories/day). A study appearing in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism reports that higher protein diets rich in dairy products may reduce the risk of dieting-induced bone loss in overweight women. The importance of dietary protein was further bolstered in the October 12th edition of the journal PLoS One. In that research, lowering protein intake by as little as 5% was found to increase overall caloric intake by 12% due to increased appetite.
Tags: Cholesterol, Metabolic Syndrome, Wine
Posted in Bone and Joint Health, Diet and Weight Loss, Nutrition | 2 Comments & Updates
CoQ10 News and ResearchNovember 4, 2011 Written by JP
The "heart health" sections of most health foods stores are flush with supplements containing coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a naturally occurring compound found in small quantities in fish and organ meats. There's good justification for this strategic product placement. In fact, the most current studies using CoQ10 in patients with cardiovascular disease have turned up very positive findings. In particular, improvements in endothelial function, oxidative status and physical performance in those with coronary artery disease and chronic heart failure have been noted. But, there's much more to the CoQ10 story than just that. Because this coenzyme possesses antioxidant properties and the ability to support cellular energy, it also has applications in other areas ranging from aging skin to migraine headaches.
Tags: Fibromyalgia, Migraine, Skin Care
Posted in Children's Health, Heart Health, Nutritional Supplements | 25 Comments & Updates
Flu Shot ControversyNovember 2, 2011 Written by JP
The current issue of The Lancet, a prestigious medical journal, features a meta-analysis assessing the efficacy of influenza vaccines. The review evaluated 14 observational studies and 17 randomized controlled trials. The conclusions of the summary brought forth several key findings. Among them, the researchers noted that the effectiveness of the vaccines was not consistent across all age groups and varied from season to season. For instance, live attenuated influenza vaccines (LAIV) were found most protective among young children aged 6 months to 7 years. On the other hand, the authors commented that, "Evidence for protection in adults aged 65 or older is lacking". Ultimately, a call for new and improved vaccines is trumpeted as a necessity in order to reduce "influenza-related morbidity and mortality".
Tags: Flu, Green Tea, Probiotics
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They say variety is the spice of life, so Fluevog Seattle is happy to tempt your tastebuds even more than usual on Sunday, Dec. 10th! From 1-4pm, local designer Anna Perrone will be setting up shop in store to provide you with a range of handmade knitwear and jewelry to shop alongside John's latest arrivals!
An avid Fluevog connoisseur, Anna Perrone brings her love of color and appreciation of solid construction to all her handmade items from Anna Perrone Designs and Clever Devil Productions. From stunning yet simple Sterling silver jewelry to original hand-knit accessories, each piece is crafted with the end user in mind. Her pieces are truly unique. All patterns are her original creations, and no two finished products are the same. With three styles of fingerless gloves and two styles of multi-use headbands, her knits are truly one-of-a-kind. Suitable for adults of all sizes and genders, her knits will keep you stylish, snuggly warm, and able to handle everyday tasks with ease and comfort. Her "Kittybands" (wide headbands with adorable kitty ears) bring out the sleek and fun creativity inherent in all Fluevog lovers while her "Armies" (fingerless gloves and arm warmers) allow wearers to remain cozy and uninhibited while trying on shoes and posting pictures.

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WASHINGTON — Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has returned to Howard University Hospital after a recent kidney transplant.
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
Barry spokeswoman Natalie Williams says he went for a routine post-surgery checkup Monday morning. Williams says doctors later called Barry back to the hospital and readmitted him.
She says doctors had discovered "a level of abnormality" in tests taken Monday, but she did not specify what complications Barry is suffering from. She says his condition is not considered serious.
The former mayor, who is a current D.C. Council member, received a transplanted kidney from a friend in February.
The transplant came as prosecutors were seeking to have Barry jailed for failing to file his 2007 federal and local tax returns.
More onMarion Barry
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ASHEBORO — The Randolph Arts Guild has featured the work of Hank Allred and Judi Wilkins during January.
ASHEBORO — The Randolph Arts Guild has featured the work of Hank Allred and Judi Wilkins during January.
A Lunch and Learn with both artists is set for Tuesday, Jan 28, from noon-2 p.m. in the Moring Arts Center, 123 Sunset Ave., Asheboro.
The guild's Lunch and Learn events area casual time for people to learn in-depth from artists and collectors alike. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and to come ready to join the discussion. The event is free and open to the public.
Allred is based in Ramseur and exhibits his work in juried art shows up and down the East Coast.
"I came out of the womb creating," he said. "Filled pads of paper with drawings, ideas, war scenes and imaginary creatures. Made my first pinch-pot in fifth grade. First serious hand-built coil pot created in high school art class."
Allred's His ceramic works push the boundaries and norms typically associated with this area's pottery traditions.
"Although inspiration may come from outside influences and experiences, the primary incentive to create is internal, much like the hot water and steam spewing from Old Faithful," Allred said. "I cannot Not Create …"
Allred's works exhibited in this show display the wonders of the hand-building process and how it inherently requires one to embrace the unexpected. Several pieces comprise a series of "thrown" pots where the artist takes a coiled, hand-built vessel and while it is still wet, throws a chunk of clay at it. The resulting collisions celebrate the spontaneity of the moment, flaunting the preconceived notions that to work in clay you must "throw" pots on a wheel.
"I would like people to take away a sense that clay is a medium, that pottery can be sculpture and that ceramics can be just as expressive as metal, stone, fabric, paint and other media."
Judi Wilkins is a both a painter and a fiber artist and lives in Archdale. She teaches, quilting and fabric arts through community and private organizations throughout the state. Her work has been placed in private collections nationwide.
Wilkins said that she feels "privileged to have been raised in a family that encouraged creativity." Of her own work, Wilkins shares that her "paintings tend to be more traditional, focused on 'memories" for others, but her fabric art "takes many directions." It is her fabric works that is the focus of the current exhibition.
"My inspiration comes from all over," she said. "Sometimes hearing a phrase, like the African saying, 'you can't buy knowledge at the market' gives me an idea and I go from there. That phrase resulted in a painting of an African market. When I paint I especially like to do what I call memories. These are pictures of pets, homesteads, landscapes, buildings, that capture a moment in time for someone.
"Nothing gives me more pleasure than seeing someone's face when they get their first look at their pet's portrait or the painting of their family home."
Wilkins says that her fabric art is more challenging because she is "usually trying to capture a thought while giving it texture and dimension."
"I have been working with fabric as long as I can remember," she added. " I started making traditional quilts using traditional patterns at least 40 years ago, then I branched out to experimenting with fabric, yarn, paint and anything else that would give me the results I was looking for.
"I still enjoy making small traditional quilts and make memory quilts for folks who want to keep a remembrance of a family member or want a quilt for a loved one."
Allred's ceramics and Wilkins' fiber art will be on display in the Sara Smith Self Gallery at the Moring Arts Center, 123 Sunset Ave. Asheboro, through Jan. 28. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays. For more information, call the Randolph Arts Guild at (336) 629-0399 or email email@example.com.


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Right from the very early days in Instituto Bernabeu, we have addressed the matter of endometriosis in a very specific manner, focusing particularly on its effect on fertility. As a result, we have both gynaecologists and specialised diagnosis technology which has enabled us to open lines of research and a multidisciplinary approach to be able to offer comprehensive and personalised care. The aim is improved quality of life, pain reduction and prevention of potential complications amongst patients.
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You get one chance people at toppling a champion. This happened during the overrated Bulls run and is happening now with Miami. The Nets had a chance, in game 4 of the 2014 playoffs, to really hurt the Heat and they blew it and are now done. Lebron had a monster game and the Nets were still in it. If they would have won, DESPITE Lebron's game, it would have crushed the Heat emotionally and sent a message. Instead they blew it and it's done in my opinion. You get one chance to win the games you should have. ONE!
Ironically they were killed by Lebron passing the ball, the right move, a move he got ripped for in years past. And with the Pacers choking left and right, EVERYONE is making it easier for the Heat, a year they are beatable! Let's face it, they should have lost last year if not for a bone headed move by Popovich. And what would the story have been this year if Lebron HAD lost yet another championship. A completely different story. Just sick to my stomach. Now don't get me wrong, I admire the hell out of Lebron, he plays the game the right way. But the whole Heat story makes me sick. Forming an all-star team and winning a championship does not make you a champion any more than if Karl "the Choker" Malone won one when he joined the Lakers.


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23 Oct Tampa Bay & Pro-Wrestling!
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The Galley's WWF Halloween Costume Contest – Halloween with a Locals Flare
What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a costume contest at The Galley! And what better way to embrace Tampa Bay's locals' culture than with a WWF/WWE Wrestling theme? Announcing the 1st Annual Halloween Costume Contest on 10/31/18 where you get to dress up like your favorite WWF iconic wrestler! Not only will The Galley award the best costumes with cash prizes, but some special tricks and treats will on hand to make this a Halloween to remember! The Galley's Halloween Costume Contest mania is running wild, brother!
Tampa Bay Area – Home to Dozens of Pro-Wrestling Legends
Did you know the Tampa bay area has been home to some of the most famous wrestlers in the world? Hulk Hogan grew up in the Tampa area and continues to live here. Randy Savage's father retired to Indian Rocks in 1985 and enticed his son to follow shortly thereafter. Then there is Cena, Batista, Sheamus, Jericho and The Edge who also have chosen the area to call home. In fact, among all the wrestlers and staff on the WWE listings, roughly a fifth live right here around Tampa and St. Petersburg!
Tampa became the hub for pro-wrestling back in the 1950s.
Championship Wrestling was based in Tampa at the time, and wrestling became highly popular. Though the venues were smaller, the crowds were intense. Passionate fans would flock to places like the old Fort Hesterly Armory to cheer on the good guy "baby-faces" and curse the bad guy "heels." But even after the 1980s when WWF, and eventually WWE, took off, Tampa has remained a preferred destination for some of the most infamous professional wrestlers around.
Costume Ideas? – So Many Pro-Wrestlers from Which to Choose!
Naturally, everyone is welcome at The Galley anytime, costume or not! But if you are thinking about partaking in the festivities, there are so many local wrestlers from which to choose. Hulk Hogan is always a costume favorite. Likewise, you can't go wrong with Sheamus, Randy Savage, or Ric Flair. You might even choose some wrestling legends outside the Tampa bay area like Andre the Giant, Kane or The Rock. No matter which wrestler you choose, one thing is certain…it's going to be a blast of a Halloween showdown!
Wrestlers Need to Stay Hydrated – The Galley's Got Your Back!
It's a Halloween Party! So, you can expect The Galley to have drink specials to help you celebrate this 1 st Annual Halloween event. Beer specials will include $3 Bud and Bud Light as well as $4 Shipyards. In addition, you can enjoy $5 pumpkin mules and $6 pumpkin powerbombs to get your night started. These specials and our regular awesome drink offerings will get you in a festive mood. And don't forget our tasty treats. The Galley offers some of the best food in the area that is sure to please! Can you smell what The Galley is cooking?
True to Form – The Galley is Your Locals Tavern
Since our doors opened for business, The Galley has been the best locals' tavern in St. Pete. It only stands to reason that we have a Halloween costume theme that embraces our local heritage. What's cool is that pro-wrestlers fell in love with the area for the same reasons we did… warm weather, plenty of sunshine, and great people! By coming out to the 1st Annual Halloween Costume Contest at The Galley, you can celebrate our community with someone who truly cares. And you can enjoy one of the best Halloween parties ever!
Mark Your Calendar and Plan Your Costume Today!
In addition to all the other festivities, Chris Lefever will be playing some of wrestling music classics to help set the mood. And in addition to cash prizes for best costumes, The Galley has a few other Halloween surprises in store. The party starts at 8pm and goes until midnight, but don't be "afraid" to get the party started a little early! It should be a great Halloween to remember, and we look forward to seeing you there! WOOOOOO!


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When it rains, it pours
This is a bit off topic, but I feel like I've been having a really hard time lately.
BM is suing DH for an increase in CS and the case is sort of stalled and because of it she is making it difficult for us to get in touch with SS (we live in a different state 5 hours away). Anytime either of us calls, he is out or asleep or taking a shower or whatever other excuse she or her mother can think of to stop us from talking to him. She doesn't answer her phone and the last time we went to visit (about two weeks ago) she completely ignored DHs calls and texts so we wouldn't be able to pick-up SS.
Then, I was up for an amazing promotion at work, but it looks like the person whose job I was going to get is not leaving after all and I am so bummed about it and just feel really down because I had gotten my hopes up -which I guess is on me since I shouldn't have assumed it was a sure thing.
Now to top it off, I'm starting to stress about money. DH switched jobs almost a year ago, he makes less than he did before but we hadn't been stressing about the difference in income until recently, since we've had to start paying the lawyer and some other expenses we weren't really expecting. It just feels like everything is going so badly lately, it's hard to stay positive.
Just hoping that things turn around soon and that when they do we get as much good stuff as we've had bad lately.
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It all seems to come in a
It all seems to come in a pile doesn't it?
Re the issues with BM... you guys need to be very vigilant on documenting every instance of her denying access to his son. Have a log to provide your atty.
Re the job, that does sound disapointing but sometimes when one door closes..another opens. There were things that on the face of it I thought were bad but in the end they freed me up for even better opportunities.
I like to things happen for a
I like to things happen for a reason, and that if I didn't get this job it's because something better for me is coming, but it's hard not to be disappointed.
As for the issues with BM, we are logging everything but it still sucks that we can't see/speak to SS and I honestly don't think the judge will do more than tell her "don't do that."
Sending you good vibes for
Sending you good vibes for things to turn around! As far as the phone calls, are there designated times for you guys to talk to SS? And when you went to his state, was it specifically to see him or is it your home state?
There are no specified times
There are no specified times because the CO wasn't modified when we moved away. At the time, BM and DH were on better terms so they sort of just agreed between themselves that they would schedule visitation based on what worked for everyone's schedules. It was going well for about three years until she filed for CS and now it's all gone crazy again.
We went to see SS and to speak with our lawyer, but obivoulsy we only got to do one of those things :( Thanks for the good vibes, I really need them right now!
On the money front, charge
On the money front, charge everything you can on a Discover card -- your cable, fuel, groceries, electric bill, everything. If it's a $4 Starbucks visit, CHARGE IT!
When the bill comes, it's all nicely divided into fuel costs, restaurants, services, shopping, etc., so you can see exactly where your money goes. When you look at the restaurants section of the bill, consider that could all be money in your pocket that you didn't have last month. Same with services for nail salons, pet grooming, etc. All that can be money saved.
It might make you feel better to know you have some ways to cut corners if you must.
I think we all have a lot more money than we realize when we see where our disposable income goes. I am a master budgeter and I've used this process all my life -- and you get money back on all your purchases, so there's a little extra to put toward the next Discover bill.
On the depression front...
I interviewed for a job I had several years ago. I was so devastated and embarrassed when I didn't get it (I mean...what does that say about me???)...until...that same day my dog got really sick and needed emergency surgery to save his life. Suddenly, I literally forgot I was even crushed about a job. Great timing!
Things turn every day. Have faith that whatever is bad today will be worse or better tomorrow. But they don't stay the same, so eventually things will improve.
I am still unemployed, but as I sit here typing, my little dog is healthy again and snoozing right next to me (and it only cost $2,600 to make that happen!)
I definitely feel like we
I definitely feel like we could be budgeting better! When we lived in SS's town DH and I were making less than HALF of what we make now. I still look back and think, how the hell were we making it on our salary? I swear I have NO idea how we did it, but we (and SS) NEVER went without.
Glad to hear your pup is OK and you're absolutely right, things will eventually improve - I just need to be patient and trust that the tides will turn for the better soon enough, thank you!
In the money regards, I feel
In the money regards, I feel you. DH also just started a new job about a year ago and I was also blessed with a sudden opportunity to work around the same time which I took. I thought I was going to be signed on for another contract at the close of this one in May but my boss said he didn't have space for me "at the time" but would call me. It's summertime so our spending is up and without my income, it hurt us more than we expected. At this point I can only tell DH that it can only go up from here as we go on a "financial diet." I guess one silver lining is BM is behaving herself because of some personal issues going on but that never lasts especially with school about to start back up here in the South. That's always a guarantee GUBM flare up. So you are not alone, we will be here together!
It's nice to know I am not
It's nice to know I am not alone, thank you!
I have always been such a worrywart about money because I saw my parents struggle when I was a kid, but I guess I just have to understand that the money train comes and goes. We've definitely been better off than we are now, but we have also been a lot worse. School starts here next month too, and BM usually asks DH for money for school supplies, new uniform, etc. so I guess I can see the silver lining here: she can't ask DH for money if she's ignoring us!


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Online Resources for Parents
Below are some helpful resources and links to organizations designed to help parents of students with special needs. Please note that the following links are for informational purposes only, and any external links are not endorsed by the Willingboro Public Schools.
Keeping Our Kids Safe, Healthy In School - provided by the NJ Department of Education
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network - New Jersey <link broken>
Project Child Find - is a free referral service and public awareness campaign to assist in the identification of un-served/under-served youth with a delay or disability from birth through twenty-one years of age. 1-800-322-8174
http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/eis/index.shtml - New Jersey Early Intervention System implements New Jersey's statewide system of services for infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families


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This is the book that started it all. That and Benedict Cumberbatch. Obsessed with the incredible Sherlock star, I decided to write a screen play for a film he could be in. I'd heard he wanted a good romantic lead. My plan was then to pitch it to someone and get Benedict to star in the TV series. Lofty ideals, yes. The screen play was tough going, so I decided to write the book first then adapt it to a screen play. So I did. Then I thought, hell, you've written it now and had a lot of fun; you might as well see if someone wants to publish it. And they did. Big bloody surprise to me, but I was overjoyed. I completed a pilot episode for a TV series based on this book and submitted it to the BBC in a competition. It didn't get anywhere but by then I'd written another half a dozen books and was flying, so I didn't care any more.
The MC in this book, Bennett Saville was inspired by Benedict. He's a younger man falling in love with a woman ten years older than him. A May-December romance.
Unconventional though she may be, Cassandra Wallace leads the life of an average Londoner, from blind dates to rush hour traffic. Then, along comes Bennett Saville. Charming, erudite, the up-and-coming actor is like the hero of a romantic movie. He sets Cassie afire like he has the stage and screen, and defies the tragedy that brought them together. From the tips of his Armani loafers to their scorching hot first kiss, he's perfect. Only, he's ten years younger and from the upper class, and those emerald eyes invite dangerous secrets. The world is full of hungry leading ladies, and every show must have its villain. Yet a true romance will always find its happy ending.
This is the second book in what was written as a trilogy. I have got book 3 finished; it was also M/F so my publisher wasn't really keen on publishing it as my M/F books made virtually NO MONEY at all. No kidding; I think I made a royalty of about $16 for both of these books. So I thought I might change it to M/M as there is a gay couple in the series. It didn't work out so well, and I'm still mulling over whether to adapt my last book in this series for publication.
Bennett Saville is sexy. At the peak of his career, the English star of stage and screen is everything a woman might desire, as fiancée Cassandra Wallace well knows. Together they've seen the world, from L.A. to Shangri La, yet shadows persist even in the spotlight. At home they face lust, greed, and ghosts from their pasts—and that's off stage. There is also "The Val". The aged London theatre holds a mystery four centuries old, cast in starlight and waiting to be revealed. Intensely personal, impossibly passionate, the play must go on…and Cassie and Bennett must face it together.
So if you love books about actors, drama, the London theatre scene, handsome younger man loving poised older woman, this might be something you'd like to read. And if you ever see Benedict, tell him about these books. He might like to read them or at the very best, call me up and tell me he wants to star in the TV series. That he's going to bank roll. Nuff said.


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We heard that there was going to be an adaptation of Gunsmoke for the big screen, but did you know how big? Well there are some rather large actors being considered according to rumour, and it's making it all sound like this production is set to be big.
Have I said big too many times? Here's the low down on the Gunsmoke rumours.
Gunsmoke began as a radio series and later became a television show, telling the story of Marshal Matt Dillon, the lawman and peacekeeper in the town of Dodge City. He does this along with three other main characters, the town doctor Doc Adams and the tavern owner Kitty Russell.
Apparently, and there are no sources given for the rumours of potential casting that come from the L.A. Times Blog, but they are good rumours none the less. According to the Brad Pitt is in the lead for the role with Ryan Reynolds being considered for the role of the main gunslinger role.
They say that the two actors are on the studio's desired list, but there's a long list, there are director's have their say as well as the studio, and there is no director as yet, and in a big film like this you get a big director, and when a big director comes in they get to have a big choice in cast. As the article says, it's actually rarely that a star is the drive of a project before a director is on board, even if they haven't officially signed them yet.
So let's put some perspective and reality on this. The studio have an actors wish-list that suggests they are far more than willing to up the ante on the film budget-wise, and that means a big star and big director, and if they get a big director in then there's no way they are forcing a cast on them.
Mind you there is the possibility that they could be assembling a high brow cast to lead the film and then taking in a director that would happily take on board whatever the studio give them, but then what would be the chances of getting a good film out of the end of it?
I'd go for the former. The studio are probably lining up potentials so that when a director signs up they have a ready made short list. That is, if they haven't already a couple of directors sitting waiting to see if they get their dream cast lined up so they sign on the dotted line.
A script is already out there from Gregory Poirier, the man who wrote National Treasure: Book of Secrets and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, and it's a script that the L.A. Times say the studio likes, although it's the first draft.
The idea behind the film seems to be to modernise the story but retain the western setting, and I got a little perturbed when it mentions that they are going for a action film.
What I hope is that they go all out realistic on the western side of the story and make it like it really was.
The real question is what kind of Gunsmoke do we want to see? What kind of western do you want to see?


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Photo: Home in the Glenwood Historic District, Clarksville, TN. The Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Photographed by user:Sbugsyk (own work), 2012, [cc-by-3.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons, accessed January, 2016.
The Glenwood Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Portions of the content of this web page were adapted from a copy of the original nomination document. [‡]
Located in southeast Clarksville on Glenwood Drive at Madison Street, the Glenwood subdivision is an excellent example of an early twentieth century middle class suburban neighborhood. Planned and developed in two primary phases, 1924-1935 and 1936-1946, the subdivision clearly demonstrates the evolution from larger 1920s and early 1930s dwellings, which retain an emphasis on historical detailing, to smaller dwellings of late 1930s-early 1940s, which herald the evolution of Ranch style dwellings. The larger houses all stand on large, irregular lots with detached garages, many with spare rooms above the garages for servant's use. The earlier houses, largely built for middle class families headed by husbands in management, are larger dwellings with sizable, high-maintenance yards. Such properties were feasible considering the availability of domestic assistance. With the second phase of the subdivision's development, ca. 1936-1946, one sees the transformation from homes built with servants in mind to single family homes managed entirely by the wife. These newer homes are typically one to one and a half stories, more compact in plan, situated on a much smaller lot and generally have integral garages.
Although the interpretation of early and mid-twentieth century architectural styles in the Glenwood Historic District is typically vernacular, with few landmark examples, the architectural and historical integrity of the subdivision is impressive. Remarkably, Glenwood retains the stable atmosphere associated with moderately affluent suburbs of the early twentieth century. The combination of bungalows, English Cottage and Colonial Revivals situated on large tree-filled lots overlooking a common park in which stands a Colonial Revival mansion (built originally in 1857) accentuates the historical sense of time and place of the district. The gently curving Glenwood Drive splits to form East and West Glenwood Drives which meander around the subdivision in an elongated horseshoe shape reminiscent of late nineteenth century park design. The maturity of the vegetation and wide spacing of the structures in combination with the conservative vernacular adaptation of the architecture contributes to the stable ambiance of the neighborhood. Containing a total of 78 properties (56 houses, 21 garages, 1 site), Glenwood provides a largely unaltered showcase of individualized popular early twentieth century styles such as Colonial Revival, Cape Code Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, English Cottage Revival, bungalow and bungalow influenced, and Minimal Traditional.
The older portion of the subdivision, dating from ca. 1924-1935, begins at the junction of Glenwood Drive and Madison Street and continues half-way up the arms of the split of East and West Glenwood Drives. Overlooking the communal park, which is maintained by annual resident contributions, the lots are large and well-landscaped with mature deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubbery and flower beds. The majority of these houses are Colonial Revival and English Cottage Revival with several bungalows and Minimal Traditional with English Cottage Revival influence. They have either weatherboarding or brick, and several display random course stone foundations and accents. Although most of these structures represent the prevalent trends in housing styles of the 1920s and 1930s and are well suited to their location, few could be called a landmark representation of a particular style. The one exception is the Craftsman Bungalow house at 105 Glenwood Drive whose purity of interpretation approaches landmark status. Aside from this particular structure, each house or cottage is an easily recognizable individualized interpretation of popular early twentieth housing styles.
Begun in 1924 with the erection of a English Cottage Revival home at 114 East Glenwood Drive in the lawn area of the former Glenn family home at 145 East Glenwood Drive, the Glenwood Subdivision appears to have been planned as a fairly affluent middle class neighborhood centered around the 1857/1934 Colonial Revival mansion. This first subdivision home was built by architect/developer Clarence Speight, who built his own English Cottage Revival influenced home in 1925 at 115 West Glenwood Drive. According to a planning map of the young Glenwood subdivision dated June 15, 1924, 113 narrow lots were prepared advancing approximately three-quarters up what is now East Glenwood Drive and halfway up what is now West Glenwood Drive, originally called Park Avenue. The narrow lots, averaging only twenty-five feet in width and 150 feet in depth, were so arranged to permit residents to buy as many as they desired in order to customize the size and shape of their lots. Consequently, the lots in this initial portion of Glenwood are not uniform in size or shape, which facilitates the ambiance of an English landscaped park. The center of the horseshoe created by the split of Glenwood Drive was intentionally left open as a communal space to enhance the park-like appearance of the subdivision centered around the elegant Glenn home. The initial settlement period of Glenwood halted in 1935, by which point 6 Colonial Revival (102 and 108 Glenwood, 110 and 122 East Glenwood, 117 and 119), 4 English Cottage Revival (112 and 118 East Glenwood, 113 and 115 West Glenwood), 2 Tudor Revival (101 and 107 Glenwood), 3 bungalow (104, 105, and 106 Glenwood), and 2 Minimal Traditional with English Cottage Revival influence (114 East Glenwood, 111 West Glenwood) cottages and houses had been built.
The District also includes a substantial Park site, integral to the original design of the subdivision as a suburb with open, landscaped spaces and a typical "country" atmosphere. Glenwood Historic District also exemplifies the transition from rural country estates into suburban neighborhoods, and reflects early twentieth century trends in suburban planning and development. The Glenwood Historic District evolved from a single, country estate established outside the city limits of Clarksville in 1857 into a multi-residence automobile suburb laid out in 1924 and developed over the next twenty years.
Originating as an automobile suburb in the mid-1920s, the Glenwood Historic District experienced a second period of residential construction in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Between 1924 and 1936, Glenwood existed as a semi-exclusive suburban neighborhood beyond the city boundaries.
The appeal of suburban living in turn-of-the-century Clarksville was also the product of American popular culture just as much as it was of real urban conditions. Many late nineteenth century authors, artists, civic leaders, and scholars criticized urban living because it contrasted with idealized notions of an agrarian past. They advocated healthful qualities of nature and promoted pre-industrial artisan crafts as beneficial, both physically and aesthetically. Primarily a response to the uncertainty of industrial capitalism, such beliefs manifested themselves in landscape art, dime novels, romantic literature, the Arts and Crafts Movement, and the City Beautiful Movement. As a result, popular perceptions of the urban environment's dangers and unhealthy qualities became well known to turn-of-the-century Americans, whether or not they really existed in a given locale.
The conscious desire to live in suburban or rural locations away from the urban environment continued into the twentieth century and was furthered by the invention of the automobile. The mass production of inexpensive automobiles freed residents from a dependence upon the streetcar's fixed routes and allowed them to establish suburban residences even further removed from the city center. The first automobile to appear in Clarksville passed through the town in 1902. In subsequent years, the automobile increasingly became an important form of transportation in the city.
These changes culminated in a new understanding of suburban living in the early twentieth century. In Clarksville, the automobile facilitated the development of several new middle class neighborhoods along Madison Street, then outside the city limits. These neighborhoods were more akin to the natural environment and contrasted with older neighborhoods such as Dog Hill because of their overall form and planned design. Rather than implementing a gridiron street plan, developers utilized elements of the natural landscape and placed residences in harmony with an area's natural topography. Consequently, lot sizes were large and irregular, streets were curvilinear and hilly, and new developments frequently incorporated small parks. Developers also implemented the use of deed covenants in order to direct future development and maintain the residential character of their neighborhoods. They likewise desired to create neighborhoods that realized their own conceptions of an "ideal" community.
The Glenwood Historic District exemplifies this transformation of rural country estates into suburban neighborhoods and reflects early twentieth century trends of suburban planning and development. Prior to the establishment of Clarksville's streetcar system and the automobile's arrival, Madison Street possessed a series of rural estates. Dating to the mid nineteenth century, these estates typically consisted of large houses, many acres of land, gardens, outbuildings, and long winding drives. "Tip Top" (15 Trahern Terrace) and "Oak Top," two of Clarksville's better known historic homes, are remnants of once large estates in the Glenwood Drive area.
The subdivision's development was a gradual process. After Speight's initial attempts at large-scale development, residential construction in the district proceeded in a piece-meal fashion until 1937. People purchased lots from George Fort and constructed residences in an individual manner. Many of the subdivision's original residents were owners or managers of Clarksville businesses and lived in homes constructed by their employers. For example, the Condon Tobacco Company (later the American Snuff Company) constructed residences at 104 and 106 Glenwood Drive in 1926 and 1927. These houses were the homes of Raymond A. Condon and his brother C. A. Condon, president and vice president of the company. Similarly, the wholesale grocery firm of Ragland and Potter built 127 Glenwood Drive circa 1930, and the Acme Shoe Company built 102 Glenwood Drive in 1929 for Sydney Cohn, son of the owner and president of the company. The subdivision's middle and upper class character also attracted faculty members of the newly opened Austin Peay Normal School. John Barn and his family erected a house at 123 West Glenwood Drive in 1931.
Much of the Glenwood Historic District's housing construction from the late 1930s and early 1940s resulted from the FHA's aggressive promotion of new building attitudes. Since the FHA assumed final repayment of housing loans, it required that builders follow certain standards of construction. For example, the FHA suggested house plans that had simple lines and were designed for middle class families. Commonly referred to as the Minimal Traditional style, these houses were simplified forms loosely based on the Colonial and English Cottage Revival styles of the 1920s and 1930s. The cultural ideas engendered in these styles likewise reflected Progressive Era notions of public health and ideal standards of living. The FHA promoted these beliefs through local newspapers and FHA approved house plans appeared in the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle throughout the late 1930s. Several Clarksville developers, including the Manning and Orgain Supply Company and the Merritt Stave & Lumber company, advertised themselves in the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle as capable of meeting the FHA's style and material requirements.
After World War II, the Glenwood Historic District maintained its character as a middle class suburban neighborhood, although it may now be considered an urban neighborhood. This consistency reflects the early attempts of George Fort and Clarence Speight to create an ideal, controlled environment removed from the undesirable characteristics of the city center. Deed restrictions regulated later development in the 1920s neighborhood, and the placement of a park and other planned features maintained the district's suburban appearance. These qualities create an interesting contrast between the district's earlier period of housing construction and the later developments that did not include stringent deed covenants. Socially, many of the developers' early aspirations are also maintained as current residents consider the neighborhood to be a close community. For example, the neighborhood holds a picnic every September and all residents and former residents of Glenwood are invited. Other community activities include sledding whenever it snows. The Glenwood Historic District exists as a significant example of early twentieth century residential architecture and of community planning and development.
‡ D. Lorne McWatters, Chris Hetzel, Marion Lynch, Jaan Sturgis, Bob Sullivan and Brad Wolf, Middle Tennessee State University, Glenwood Historic District, Montgomery County, TN, nomination document, 1996, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places, Washington, D.C.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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The researchers presented the data today at the 34th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, jointly sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine, the American Association of Cancer Research, and the Cancer Therapy and Research Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
"There is a lot of evidence that suggests obesity puts a breast cancer patient at risk for worse survival outcomes," said Dr. Sao Jiralerspong, assistant professor in the Smith Breast Center and lead author on the study. "But we do not yet know how obesity affects different treatment groups, so we specifically examined the link between weight and outcomes in the different adjuvant therapy groups."
Whole body treatment
Adjuvant therapy is treatment given following the initial local therapy with surgery. Its purpose is to provide whole-body treatment to keep the cancer from returning. Adjuvant therapy can include chemotherapy, endocrine (hormone) therapy, or targeted therapy.
Jiralerspong and team retrospectively studied a large group (4,368) of early-stage (1, 2 and 3) patients from the Baylor Breast Center Tumor Bank treated from 1970–1995.
The patients were separated into three weight classes or BMI (body mass index) groups – normal/underweight (BMI less than 25); overweight (BMI 25 to 30); or obese (BMI greater than or equal to 30).
The patients were also divided into four different treatment groups – no adjuvant therapy; chemotherapy; endocrine therapy and both chemotherapy and endocrine therapy.
For the group overall, survival outcomes were significantly worse in the obese patients as compared with normal weight patients, the researchers found.
Obesity may offset chemo benefits
"When we compared the different treatment groups, being obese was associated with worse survival outcomes among patients who received adjuvant chemotherapy," said Jiralerspong. "The magnitude of this effect was large enough that, for some patients, obesity may have offset the benefits of chemotherapy."
One surprising finding – in the patients who received adjuvant endocrine therapy, being overweight was associated with better survival rates when compared with normal weight patients.
More research in this area is critical, to further define the effects of obesity on breast cancer in different patient and treatment subgroups, Jiralerspong said.
"More and more evidence, such as our study, is confirming the association between obesity and worse breast cancer outcomes. Now, we need to look at what obesity does to the body to confer that risk. And whether we can develop targeted therapies to counteract the negative effects of obesity."
In addition to Jiralerspong, BCM collaborators on the study included Dr. Tao Wang; Dr. Mothaffar Rimawi; Dr. Julie Nangia; Dr. Rachel Schiff; Carol Chenault; Dr. Kent Osborne; and Dr. Susan Hilsenbeck. Dr. Sharon Giordano at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Dr. Michael Pollak at McGill University in Montreal, Canada also collaborated on the study.
Funding from the study came from the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at BCM.


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Craig Haft
Craig Haft, Trighton's Director of Videography, has 23 years' experience as a videographer, with innovative camerawork and prototypical miniature and hidden camera applications that set him apart as a leader in contemporary videography and strategic video marketing. His credits include contributions to HBO's Emmy award-winning "Taxicab Confessions," the Discovery Channel's Emmy award-winning "Cash Cab," ABC's "20/20" and "Primetime," CBS's "60 Minutes," NBC's "48 Hours" and "Dateline NBC."
A true innovator and videography expert, Haft has put cameras on horses, jockeys, airplane wings, helicopters, race cars, crash test cars, firemen, and police officers, as well as in courtrooms and jury rooms. Haft has also directed his cameras for the unprecedented ABC-TV series "State V," in which remote controlled cameras were allowed to capture the real-life drama of jury deliberating rooms for six trials in Arizona and Ohio, and he has engineered remote control camera systems to document over a dozen trials and investigations for Dick Wolf's "Crime & Punishment" (the real life "Law & Order").
Of his many contributions to legal and medical industry investigations, Haft's contributions to the iconic NBC Dateline Show, "To Catch a Predator," best demonstrate the impact innovative videography can have on the American public. Working in conjunction with law enforcement agencies, Haft's cameras captured evidentiary footage that educated American families about the imminent dangers of internet technology as a gateway for pedophiles to access our children. The social impact of that hidden camera investigative series became the subject of conversations from the dinner table to Washington, DC, on how to educate and legislate stronger protections for our children.
As a creative cinematographer with over 20 years; experience, Haft brings a valued dimension of innovation to Trighton Interactive – creative videos that engage consumers in unexpected, exciting ways. With expertly crafted video marketing content that establishes them as the authority on their products and sets them apart from all other brands, our clients can achieve top-of-mind awareness for their products and services.


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From January 2013, anyone who applies for their first learner permit or is renewing their driving licence will receive a modern, plastic, credit-card sized version. The new licence will be in a format that is standardised and recognisable throughout the EU and is one of the changes being introduced in Ireland as part of a new EU Directive.
The new plastic card licence will only be available to those who:
Licenses issued from the 19th January will also be subject to changes to licensing rules as part of the EU Directive, the most significant of which is that licences for trucks and buses will now last for five years instead of the current ten years. There are also changes to motorcycle licensing categories.
Full details can be found on www.ndls.ie
The driving licence and learner permit fee has changed from 1st January 2013.
The new fees for licences/permits are:
The Over 70's Licences / Permits will remain free
For more information please visitwww.rsa.ieor Freephone 1800 63 57 43
353 (0)71 9620005
353 (0)71 9621982
Áras An Chontae,
St. Georges Terrace,
Carrick on Shannon,
Co Leitrim
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Well after taking a hiatus from saying absurdly ridiculous things, Melissa Harris Perry of the Tampon Earrings is back with a vengeance. This time her
beef Boef Burgignoune is with a Latino Republican for saying that Paul Ryan "works hard". Watch and laugh guys, just laugh that mess off.


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The Luddites were folks who tried to destroy new technology threatening their old ways of doing things."When tech enters the classroom, the usual result is money squandered. This was obviously the case with PLATO and it is quite apparent today with daffy educators suckered into going all-in with PCs and tablets." John C Dvorak is an educational Luddite. He decries the use of IT in the classroom. He associates IT with distracting from the activities of teaching and learning.
That is so far wrong I am amazed. Education is about training brains to absorb information and to modify information and to present information. What IT does is to make that information faster and easier to find, modify, create and distribute. IT is a great lever to increase the efficiency of education. Nothing moves information around and manipulates it faster than IT. What books, paper and pens did for education hundreds of years ago, IT, particularly with small cheap computers, is accelerated many times over.
For example, consider a school's library. I have been in modern and effective schools which had thousands of dead-tree books on shelves mostly sitting there being dead. Using the library meant students had to travel individually or in groups to the library possibly wasting 10 minutes. A card-index slowed students down more minutes. A few quick reads might find a suitable book in 30 minutes or so. A quantum of time in the educational system being 45 minutes meant a whole quantum was wasted before any useful work was done except learning how to do things inefficiently. Now compare that with schools having a server with ~100K books/articles/images or good access to the same on the WWW. Teach the student how to search once and they have a lifetime of information available as fast as they can read. By the time the dead-tree-worshiping school has a book in the hands of a student, the new student may already have made progress to acquiring important information. Google has gone around the world digitising books. Should schools ignore that body of knowledge they could not possibly acquire any other way? There are about 20 students for each teacher. How many of those few teachers are experts in any field in which a student needs/wants to learn? Books, digital or not, are the best teachers and just getting the students to the books makes them winners.
Still not convinced? Consider teaching students to write cogently. How many books on a particular topic should a student read to form some sound thoughts on the matter? One, ten, twenty,…? How many books can a single school at some location afford to own? A school is a far better place for learning by having 10 or 20 times as many ebooks as dead-tree books. Remember the class sets, the ones bought for more than $1K that get used for a few days or weeks and then go back into storage? Think how inefficient that is to hold back every student to the pace of the slowest reader and to have expensive resources sitting unused. With one PC per child, everyone can be reading/learning at their rate all day. That's optimal for every student who can read. Johnny can't read? The PCs give the teacher more time to teach him. It's parallel processing. It works. Schools should use it.
What is wasteful in educational IT is use of Wintel everywhere. The big old desktops were just too large for classrooms designed in the days of dead trees. The small cheap computers running FLOSS on ARM and wirelessly networked are custom-made for education.
One last example. Education is a building process. Each individual adds to his knolwedge one brick at a time. That's a rate-limited process and can be improved. Suppose the work of all students was preserved/published/distributed so that each student not only benefits from the knowledge and experience of his teachers but also from other students in the building and students and teachers previously in the building or in the educational system. With networking, databases and search-engines, every school can be an inspiring space, not a box. Students who are motivated and challenged by their peers are vastly superior learners and that motivation can be magnified by IT. In communities where I worked, I put wikis on the servers so students could find stuff related to their families/communities rather than just "the world" out there. How many dead tree books are relevant to students, written by someone in a faraway place with a different dialect and vocabulary and published on some stranger's dead trees? Try teaching reading and writing in English to aboriginal students who live in their local dialect. Try teaching them to read and to write about the people and places they know. See the difference? No one wants to learn stuff that is irrelevant. IT brings relevance to every school and student and a connection to the rest of the world in a way that dead tree books don't. Economics, space, freight all make that impossible.
Education with IT bridges the digital divide giving every student everywhere an equal opportunity to learn. IT, in itself, does not replace teachers and is not about education, but IT is a far better tool than what most schools have used for centuries. Folks who decry IT in schools are Luddites, trying to hold back a tide of knowledge, knowledge of people, places and things but also new ways of solving problems and indeed examples of real problems that inspire students to learn. Most of my education was accomplished in the early years with dead trees and it worked but you know what I remember best? Examples my teachers brought in of new and interesting stuff, nothing from all those dead trees. Where teachers can manage to bring in dozens of memorable things, IT can bring in millions. Present them all. Let the students sort them out.


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"Perfect boys with their perfect ploys." - Fallout Boy, Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes.
Aah, my cbox provided me much laughter. XDD
Yes Dutchboy, you are SO dead.
On Sunday.
I'll kick your ass.
I'm going to camp on Monday.
Ya'll will miss me.
If you don't, then I'll just sit down in a corner and cut myself, I suppose.
Or not.
Okay, I'm just rambling, I know. :P
I'm checking out the latest Fallout Boy album, Folie A Deux. So far, it's not bad. I like the first song best. So far. :P
But then again, I'm only 5 songs into the album, so I'm sure I'll have something to say about the others soon. (:


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Americans fear government more than terror
Astonishing poll results for 1st time since 9/11 hijackings
Drew Zahn
According to a pair of recent polls, for the first time since the 9/11 terrorist hijackings, Americans are more fearful their government will abuse constitutional liberties than fail to keep its citizens safe.
Even in the wake of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombing – in which a pair of Islamic radicals are accused of planting explosives that took the lives of 3 and wounded over 280 – the polls suggest Americans are hesitant to give up any further freedoms in exchange for increased "security."
A Fox News survey polling a random national sample of 619 registered voters the day after the bombing found despite the tragic event, those interviewed responded very differently than following 9/11.
For the first time since a similar question was asked in May 2001, more Americans answered "no" to the question, "Would you be willing to give up some of your personal freedom in order to reduce the threat of terrorism?"
Of those surveyed on April 16, 2013, 45 percent answered no to the question, compared to 43 percent answering yes.
In May 2001, before 9/11, the balance was similar, with 40 percent answering no to 33 percent answering yes.
But following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the numbers flipped dramatically, to 71 percent agreeing to sacrifice personal freedom to reduce the threat of terrorism.
Subsequent polls asking the same question in 2002, 2005 and 2006 found Americans consistently willing to give up freedom in exchange for security. Yet the numbers were declining from 71 percent following 9/11 to only 54 percent by May 2006.
Now, it would seem, the famous quote widely attributed to Benjamin Franklin – "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety" – is holding more sway with Americans than it has in over a dozen years.
A similar poll sampling 588 adults, conducted on April 17 and 18 for the Washington Post, also discovered the change in attitude.
"Which worries you more," the Post asked, "that the government will not go far enough to investigate terrorism because of concerns about constitutional rights, or that it will go too far in compromising constitutional rights in order to investigate terrorism?"
The poll found 48 percent of respondents worry the government will go too far, compared to 41 percent who worry it won't go far enough.
And similar to the Fox News poll, the Post found the worry to be a fresh development, as only 44 percent worried the government would go too far in January 2006 and only 27 percent worried the government would go too far in January 2010.
The Fox News poll was unique in that it further broke the responses down by political affiliation:
Bucking the trend, 51 percent of Democrats responded they would give up personal freedom to reduce the threat of terror, compared to 36 percent opposed.
Forty-seven percent of Republicans, on the other hand, opposed giving up freedoms, compared to only 43 percent in favor.
Yet independents were the most resistant, with only 29 percent willing to sacrifice freedom, while 58 percent stood opposed.


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I was now in the state of writer's block. Even though I tried handful of tips and tricks, words are playing hide and seek with me. When I happened to read this post from Anamika, I'm recharged and made a quick jump into this pool of fun. It involves stating 26 random facts about me. Come, join and swim with me in the pool of fun ……
A- Age: 43
B- Biggest fear: Fear of lizards, liars and fake smiles.
C- Current time: 11.42 am
D- Drink you last had: Green Tea.
E- Every day starts with: Waking up at 4.30 am. The day starts by thanking the almighty for another beautiful day, little pooja and prayers, yoga, meditation and sky/bird watch.
F- Favourite Song: Mostly Tamil songs …. any melodious songs. Love to hear Sounds Of Isha.
G- Ghosts, are they real?: Nope, for me. A big Yes for others in my home ….. 😛
H- Hometown: Kovilpatti – a small town in the southern part of Tamilnadu. My diehard favorite place to live …..
I- In love with: My family, my friends, my students, Books, Music, Yoga, Nature, reading, writing and blogging. But mostly this list is endless ….. LOVE has no fixed boundaries …. <3
J- Jealous of: Easy going people …..
K- Killed someone: Many ….. in my dreams and in my mind. But when I killed my ego, my pride and my ignorance, the urge to kill someone dissolevd.
L- Last time you cried: Today morning when I read a post form Rekha. I felt her heart many a times and she relieved me from the deep pain which I was carrying for a long time ….. It's ok for moms to make mistakes but it's not ok to forget the lessons learnt from that …..
M- Middle name: None
N- Number of siblings: 2 – 1 younger sister and 1 younger brother.
O- One wish: Many…… My Wish List is getting ready ….. 🙂
P- Person you last called: A promoter – to enquire about our land registration.
Q- Question you're always asked: Why you left your job???
R- Reason to smile: SMILE – To See Miracles In Life of Everyone ….
S- Sounds that annoy you: Sound of mixer grinder …. 😛
T- Time you woke up: Today 6 am …. But usually 4.30 am
V- Vacation destination: Any place with my hubby and my son – my favorite spot always ….. <3 <3 <3
W- Worst habit: Too sensitive.
X- X-Rays you've had: My Breasts for Mammogram Test – as a part of Complete Medical Test.
Y- Your favourite food: Aapam, Onion Oothapam.
Z- Zodiac sign: Scorpion Woman – most mysterious, exotic and magnetic, as deep as the sea, and, depending on my mood, as calm or as wild, extraordinarily intuitive and keenly interested in the spiritual experience that offers deep insight, can't be taken lightly, direct to the face, and brilliantly sharp, likes clear beginnings and happy endings.
Wasn't the swim fun? Would you like to take this swim and enjoy the fun?
If you do, please go ahead, swim with me and share your fun ….. 🙂 <3 🙂


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Hopefully I've given you some ideas for how to eat the last of your tomatoes this summer. What is your favorite tomato recipe that I need to try?
Happy hump day friends!
WOW. I love tomatoes, too, but I haven't tried most of these recipes. The pictures are so enticing, so I'll have to try some of them soon.
One of my favorite things in the summer is a tomato sandwich on white bread with mayo. It's so good!
I want to eat all of that!
Ohhh yum! This makes me want tomato sauce and tomato soup and grilled cheese :)
Great list! I do love me some tomatoes too, they're the one thing I want to try to grow because I eat them so much.
I love tomatoes just abut any way----and how abut home made salsa, with 6 or 7 diffrent tomatoes
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Thanks for linking up with us for Wonderful Wednesdays!
Stoooooop!!! I am so hungry right now and now all I want is marinara sauce and garlic bread sticks!! :) This all looks so YUMMO!!!
There are some really great recipes! I just grabbed some tomatoes from my garden today. I may have to try some of these recipes:)
need to go eat a tomato now!!
Have a great Wednesday! Drop by nichollvincent.blogspot.com and say hello!
I'm with ya on tomatoes! I love them, especially fresh from the garden. I found you through the wonderful Wednesday linky!
ALL of those recipes look sooooo good!


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So, I have waited so long to write this post and I am so excited to announce that we finally reached a 100 subscribers on this blog! Yay! Actually, it's a 102 subscribers now and I am just over the moon.
I have owned this blog for five years and this is one of those milestones that I really wanted to reach. It definitely took me a while but it does not matter because this is where we are now.
I am so thankful to each and everyone of you for reading, liking, commenting and just lending me such wonderful support. It is for this reason that I want to celebrate this milestone with a giveaway to one of you beautiful people.
You guys have been so amazing to me and I would never be able to thank you enough but I hope this does. I want to give away two pieces of literature that have really inspired me as a writer. As I am currently trying out my writing with short stories and short film scripts, I thought the ideal gift to give will be two short story books by two writers that I love so much and have opened my mind up to so many writing possibilities.
The two books are: The Thing Around Your Neck (Short Story Collection) by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie AND What We Talk About When We Talk about Love (Short Story Collection) by Raymond Carver. These two authors are super amazing and the stories they tell are different and so easy to read. I keep going back to them when my mind needs a little push and I hope you love them too.
Okay. So the rules of this giveaway are simple.
- If you are not following, already, please do so.
- In the comments below, write down the name of your FAVOURITE post that I have written on this blog, why you LOVE it and please, leave your NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS there as well.
- On FRIDAY 23rd MARCH, I will choose the winner (randomly) and I will announce it to you all.
So, that is all you need to do for a chance to win. I wish there was more I can give but this is it for now. As this blog continues to grow, I hope to do more of these and with that, the gifts will continue to increase.
Thank you once again for 100 subscribers!!!!! You all are the very best and I love you all so very much. If you have any questions, please ask and I look forward to your comments. ❤


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Summer 2012Friday, August 10th, 2012
JUNE: It has been a truly rewarding summer.
It began with the conclusion of GF&CO's Second Salon Season: Three Salons of our unique brand of work-in-progress showings where we put One-Thought-One-Action (OTOA)tm into Action in an intimate setting, along with wine and light refreshments and engaging talk-backs between company members and guests.
This season was extra special as we experimented with a mash-up of genre's between Greek-Tragedy and Film Noir, creating our very own genre that we are calling Greek-Noir, Our experiments in Greek Noir with Euripides's MEDEA, Anouilh's ANTIGONE, and Sophocles' OEDIPUS REX were received with great enthusiasm, and have lead to a project that we will be developing over the next year: To Be Announced! Stay Tuned!
JULY: Next was my 18 day visit to Greece where I was invited to teach 3 workshops of OTOA at the International Festival of Making Theater, in Athens -a truly joyous occasion!
I met international teachers and students of theater and was deeply gratified to have OTOA so well received despite language differences.
The students were wonderful: focused, eager to learn, courageous, supportive to one another and talented.
The faculty (some of whom are pictured below) was terrific: a brain trust of information, good humor, generosity, professionalism and intelligence from all over the world!
The Theater of Changes, the hosting institution, was superbly organized, accommodating, supportive kind and welcoming.
I also had the honor of performing a staged reading at the festival of one of my original movement-theater scripts: The Purpose of Existence or Should I Keep the Dog? And was honored to be accompanied by the wonderful acting and generosity of George Simondidies, with stage directions and support by Zoe Tsavdarides.
Before and after the festival I took the opportunity to do a little bit of traveling and visited two of the Greek islands, Spetses (with my former OTOA student and actress from Lee Strasberg in NYC, Athena Deliadi), and Santorini with my brother Jozeph Forakis.
I met distant relatives on my YiaYia's (Greek for grandmother) side of the family and saw many significant Greek ruins: The Acropolis, Epidarus, Delphi, and Akritiri (the "lost" city of Atlantis).
My time in Greece was penetrating on many levels: I was warmed by the sun; Nourished by the food; Revitalized by the crystal clear Aegean waters; Invigorated by the engagement of theater in an international level; and I was inspired by the epic proportions of time that one experiences all at once -a the mythical and magical lure of the ancient history of my heritage.
The remainder of July was really spent mourning my having to return from such an enchanting journey.
AUGUST: GF&CO Training this Sunday, and this weekend a GF&CO Business Retreat to plan ahead for our activities in the coming year. More to come!
Post Script on Greece:
Yes, I saw the despairing crisis that Greece is facing in numerous examples. I saw it in the empty storefronts, the boarded up buildings, and in the crumbling infrastructure as modern day Greece seems to be joining its ancient ruins.
But, worse, was that I also saw it in the surprising numbers of drug addicts who populated the streets of Athens in the district near my hotel. It reminded me of the East Village, NYC in the 1980's before you could get a cappuccino on Ave A, much less Ave D, when you didn't walk in Alphabet City alone at night because you might accidentally stumble upon drug dealers, drug users, or gun fights—and/or get mugged (and I did, in 1982).
However, the Greek version was different. There was nothing covert about it. It was not hidden by a cloak of night. Late in the afternoon the zombies, as I came to call them, would come out into the streets lost in their heroin "dance" and balancing on the edge of reality. They were shooting up in broad daylight, just a block away from the police stationed on the corner in full SWAT gear ready to break up a protest or a riot. They did not care about the users or the dealers. The Zombies lay naked on the sidewalk in an act of interrupted sex, or "floated" in the oncoming traffic, or formed silent tableaux's along the sidewalks –talk about theater! THIS IS THE REAL GREEK TRAGEDY!
This, along with it's mythical past, it's epic beauty, its charm, and spirit—kefee– is the current terrain of Greece.
The blatant signs of desperation are heart crushing. The crashing economy is no longer an abstraction. A country is more than its gross product, or its bank revenue. It is made of people and their life-force. These visions of Greece's crisis are an outward expression of how a corrupt government can poison the soul of this once heroic nation.


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Here are the pages I created and the inspiration bundles they stemmed from. My first page also had a dictionary page in its bundle, which I physically incorporated in the painting, but forgot to take a photo of. It was a page with the word and image of a 'keystone' on it, which became the theme for my picture. A 'keystone' is both "a central stone at the summit of an arch" and - figuratively speaking - "a central principle on which all else depends". I like the symbolic nature of this. You could argue that your basic principles can make you blind to see anything else around you, which is what my page is trying to depict. I fingerpainted the deep violet flowers and used the graffiti image as inspiration for the stencilling. I planned to use the same colours (pink, red, orange) over the white letters and numbers, but in the end I preferred to leave them white.
My second page is less philosophical. It was inspired by the clean lines and colours of an advert and a woman's silhouette, which I used as a stencil (or rather the negative shape of it). The duct tape came into the picture at a later stage when I was looking for something to emanate the geometrical nature of the black and white lines. I used a permanent Sharpie pen to introduce the red colour. The bright green is an oil pastel.
Creating with these inspiration bundles was a real eye-opener for me. I like how these seemingly unrelated visuals can come together on a single page and create meaning or an atmosphere. I will definitely remember to use this technique in my journalling when I need inspiration.


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Maya Kuehn is a Ph.D. candidate in social and personality psychology at UC Berkeley. She has two primary lines of research, examining: 1. How social power affects interpersonal dynamics, and 2. The intersection of self-control and emotion regulation.
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Eastwick, P., Finkel, E., Mochon, D., & Ariely, D. (2007). Selective Versus Unselective Romantic Desire: Not All Reciprocity Is Created Equal Psychological Science, 18 (4), 317-319 DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01897.x
Eastwick, P., & Finkel, E. (2008). Sex differences in mate preferences revisited: Do people know what they initially desire in a romantic partner? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 94 (2), 245-264 DOI: 10.1037/0022-35184.108.40.206
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Classical Ballet of Miami follows the Cuban Ballet Method
Classical Ballet of Miami is run by a team of administrators and faculty who highly value the practice of Ballet. Our programs follow the renowned Cuban Ballet Method and curricula, which has a romantic feel that combines the high Russian extension with the fancy Italian footwork and French arm artistry. The Cuban Method has evolved from the Vaganova method, emphasizing dancing with the entire body, promoting harmonious movement among arms, legs and torso and combining the Italian Cecchetti and the French method of dance. In the Cuban Method, the torso is the foundation of all movement; its work is very clean and precise, though not stiff. The dancer's torso, for that reason, needs to be strong and under impeccable alignment and control. These are just some of the things that make the Cuban Ballet Method unique.
Our school attempts to train students so they can acquire the necessary practice and skills to perform in ways that put the Cuban Ballet Method to practice. Classical Ballet of Miami offers all levels of ballet instruction under the Cuban Ballet Method including Pointe, Repertoire, Pas de Deux, and Physical Preparation Classes.
Located in Miami, Florida we have the opportunity of teaching students from a variety of cultures who are interested in following this fantastic and well known Cuban ballet method. Our students number one priority as a school is to instil a love and respect for classical ballet and dance in general. It is important for students to understand that when they see dancers performing on stage doing amazing jumps and movements, they are seeing the result of very hard work and dedication. If you want to learn more about the Cuban Ballet Method do not hesitate to contact us.
Cuban Ballet Method
The Cuban Ballet Method is the product of the union of several schools: the French, Russian, Danish and American, which adapted to our physical and cultural conditions has manifested itself in a distinct way of dancing that uses the techniques from these great schools of Ballet, however, creating a unique style defined by the aesthetic tastes and roots of Cuban culture. The creation of the Cuban Ballet Method dates back to the 1930s.
The formation of the Cuban School of Ballet is comprised of the joint work of the three pillars of classical dance in Cuba: Alicia Alonso, world famous dancer and Prima Ballerina Assoluta; Fernando Alonso: a great teacher who seeks ways to create dancers who are able to express and convey with their bodies the emotional needs and technical vocabulary of dance; and Alberto Alonso: master choreographer who is capable of creating new dance languages. From these great teachers the Cuban Ballet Method has flourished
Some Characteristics that Define Us as a School
- We specialize in classical ballet
- We follow the Cuban Ballet Method: a scientific methodology and a renowned ballet program
- Our Physical preparation classes are specifically designed for each student's needs, strengths and weaknesses.
- Our classes go beyond one hour and we base our timing on the completion of specific objectives in each class/level.
- We are constantly refreshing our knowledge of classical ballet with updated information in the world of the Cuban Ballet Method by attending renowned seminars in the world of ballet.
- Our classes are not improvised and each has specific goals.
- Unlike other schools, our focus is not to use training hours to rehearse for endless shows during the year, but to train on ballet technique and artistry. However, our students do have performing opportunities.