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For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for choosing to receive orthodontic care. If you're self-conscious about your smile, having braces will greatly improve the way you look and feel.
When your treatment is complete, you will have the smile you've always dreamed of as well as the confidence to show it off! We also want you to feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire orthodontic experience, so our practice is dedicated to making sure that you receive the quality care you deserve.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works
Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.
Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose from brackets that are clear or metallic, and in some cases, the color of your appliance. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!
Duration of Treatment
Depending on several factors, including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is, treatment time varies and can last between one and three years. A big factor to a successful treatment is you, the patient! The more involved and diligent you are, the quicker and more efficient your treatment will be. For children, receiving interceptive, or early treatment, can also help provide a quicker treatment time later on in life.
Before beginning your orthodontic care, your doctor will discuss all of your options and provide an estimate for how long your full treatment may take. Please contact our practice to schedule an appointment and learn more about orthodontics and the treatments we provide.
Why Get Braces?
Most people have considered getting braces and improving their smiles some time in their lives. Braces can improve your appearance and improve your dento-facial health.
Orthodontics includes the repositioning of your teeth with continual, light forces. Dentists attach specialized brackets onto your teeth, and slide a wire that fits your mouth's shape to help move your teeth gently into place. Your dentist may also use other helpful tools like rubber bands, retainers, and headgear to also improve your smile.
Why get braces? Most people who have jaw and tooth problems can be helped significantly with braces.
Obtain a Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Straightening your teeth and improving your bite will help you better prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and facial joint and muscular problems. When teeth and jaws are in the proper position, it is easier to clean, bite, chew, speak, swallow and smile properly. A healthy smile is also a beautiful smile and can give you a new-found confidence and affinity toward smiling.Badly spaced and crooked teeth can lead to periodontal disease (signs include red or swollen gums). Periodontal disease can eventually cause tooth decay, tooth loss, and even affect your heart's health long term. Straightening your teeth and aligning your bite can help you prevent these serious and sometimes costly problems.
Straighten Misaligned Teeth
Do you dislike how your teeth look when you smile? Braces can correct your crowded, turned, over-spaced or misaligned teeth. This can improve the aesthetics and health of your smile. Braces can help align your teeth to allow for improved hygiene and facial aesthetics and can reduce periodontal problems.
Correct Jaw Problems
Do one of your jaws protrude or not close properly? Do you feel clicking or pain in your jaws? Orthodontics by itself or with other tools can help you fix a jaw misalignment (malocclusion) when your upper and lower jaws do not align properly. Aligning your jaws can fix many problems, including asymmetry, abnormal wear on teeth, jaw protrusion, chewing issues, and speech impediments. A proper bite can also relieve jaw joint pain, and headaches.
Types of Braces
Traditional Metal Braces
Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth by using metal brackets and archwires. With metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique and colorful smile.
Self-Ligating Braces
Self-ligating braces are made from the same materials as traditional braces; however, self-ligating braces do not require the use of elastics, meaning fewer appointments and less friction being placed on the tooth. Self-ligating braces come with traditional metal, ceramic, or clear brackets. They are the same size as metal braces, but they use a specialized clip in place of elastics to help the archwire guide teeth into place. The clip helps reduce the amount of pressure being placed on the tooth and requires fewer adjustments because there are no elastics to replace.
Clear (Ceramic) Braces
Ceramic braces are made of clear materials and are therefore less visible on your teeth than metal braces. For this reason, ceramic braces are used mainly on older teenagers and adult patients who have cosmetic concerns. While they are visually less prominent, they do require more attention to oral hygiene, as ceramic braces are larger and more brittle than their metal counterparts. For these reasons, ceramic braces tend to be used more on upper front teeth rather than on lower teeth.
Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable acrylic trays that straighten your teeth like braces. Not only are the aligners invisible, they are also removable; so, you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. Plus, this helps to make brushing and flossing less of a hassle. The aligners are comfortable and have no metal to cause mouth abrasions during treatment.
Gold Braces
Gold braces are similar to traditional metal braces. Like traditional metal braces, gold braces are made of stainless steel; however, they are uniquely coated in gold. The gold coating may be considered a more cosmetic option than traditional metal braces. And, the cost of gold braces is surprisingly comparable to most clear braces.
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are hidden behind the teeth and are therefore "invisible" when you smile. Lingual braces are 100% customized to match the shape of your teeth; the metal appliances are created uniquely for you. Lingual braces are a very reasonable option for athletes, models, actors/actresses, musicians who play wind instruments, and adult professionals.


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BSL>Englsih Interpreter, Spanish > English Translator, Lead Tutor, A1 Assessor - Trainee Internal Quality Assurer
BA Ed (QTS Hons) RSLI, MVLP, TQAC
Training and Assessment Team
Course Leader, Assessor & Teacher
Stephen has been involved in the Liverpool Deaf Community for the past 20 years and he has been a Community Interpreter for the past 16 years, working in a broad variety of domains. Stephen first started formally learning BSL at the age of 15 but came into interpreting after first training as a teacher, completing the BA Ed (QTS) at Liverpool Hope University. However he decided that he wanted to pursue his other passion; sign language. Therefore he completed his NVQ 4 in BSL and NVQ 4 in Interpreting whilst training and working as a teacher; he qualified as RSLI when he was just 23.
Stephen's career as an interpreter started whilst working for what was the largest Deaf Organisation in the North West where he worked in their interpreting department for 6 ½ years and was responsible for the supervision and mentoring of their in-house interpreting team. After becoming freelance, Stephen has worked with a range of organisations to establish and deliver mentorship programs and training for in-house interpreters. He has now developed a range of CPD courses and in early 2013 he became a qualified assessor after completing the Teaching and Quality Assurance Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (TAQC) at The City of Liverpool College. Stephen is now training to become an Internal Quality Assurer and is due to qualify in 2019. Stephen is also a Spanish > English Translator and has experience of working across a number of domains and corporate clients.
Stephen is now the lead tutor on the NVQ 6 Diploma in BSL-English Interpreting programmes and is responsible for coordinating the team of assessors and for curriculum management to ensure that the students we support through the qualification at the centre are sucessful.
In addition to interpreting and training, he has also been a regional rep for ASLI; he was one of the co-founders of the Janus Project; and he has also been a presenter at the ASLI conference, which he remembers as a "fantastic experience". Outside of work, Stephen loves to read and doesn't go anywhere without his tablet; however he also has three young children and can often be found being 'forced' to watch cartoons!

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Find Mooloolaba provides a comprehensive Gold Coast QLD profile for you to find your business in your local Mooloolaba 4557 area. The information presented is the most recent available and updated regularly.
Ella Messa Translates to welcome come in
Authentic Greek food has always been a passion of mine. My parents emigrated to Australia from Cyprus and brought with them their traditions and cooking skills.
Greek life revolves around family, great food and laughter, I have many family memories.
My Mother was from Paleohori, high in the Troodos mountains and my Father was from Kathikas, a small village above the township of Pafos. My three children were raised here on the Sunshine Coast and I am pleased to bring a little of my family and a lot of Greek food to you here at Ella Messa.
I have assembled a passionate team in the effort that you, your family and friends will thoroughly enjoy your dining experience with us.
Catering for all functions and groups available.
Weddings, Birthday Parties, Engagements, Christmas Parties, Group Dinners and any other event.
M@Mooloolaba... the only specialty Steak & Seafood Restaurant on the Esplanade at Mooloolaba.
Serving fantastic Beef and Gourmet Seafood and many other dishes. Takeaway also available.
M's Chef serves up fabulous food, using the best local and Australian seafood and produce. Great value wine list chosen for the quality of the wines not the price.
Relaxed outdoor (with a view) and indoor (air-conditioned) dining with Mooloolaba beach just a few steps away. The top end of the Esplanade just a short stroll away from the clutter and cramped frenzy offers a more spacious quieter dining experience with a relaxed elegance.
Eat, Laugh and Enjoy great food and wines combined with wonderful service in a relaxed but professional atmosphere.
Functions at M can choose from the outdoor dining area with a view of the ocean or the air-conditioned indoor area or if your party is big enough why not have both.
M prides itself on great food and wines, professional relaxed service and attention to detail without an ego. M is an ideal setting just steps away from Mooloolaba beach and just out of the frenzied hub of cafe dining, giving it a more relaxed, quieter feel.
We have many years of experience catering for functions of all sizes and will design a menu package to suit your individual taste and budget.
M can organize all your requirements from decorations to accommodation or complete function packages.
A truly unforgettable dining experience awaits you at The 4th Floor. This waterfront restaurant in the heart of the Sunshine Coast provides a relaxed fine dining experience, fabulous food and 2 levels of breathtaking views from Point Cartwright to Noosa. The 4th Floor embraces its coastal beach front location, with its interior of shades of ocean blues with warm sandy overtones.
You will experience Modern Cuisine of the highest quality chosen for its seasonal freshness. An extensive, carefully planned wine list complements the dining experience.
Incredible views, fantastic food, great service.
Professionalism, unbeatable service and attention to detail are the hallmarks of The 4th Floor Restaurant.
Whether you are planning a lavish event or an intimate affair for close friends, it is hard to find a more ideal setting than the ocean waterfront views of Mooloolaba Bay. The flexibility of The 4th Floor can cater from 6 to 300 offerings a range of packages or can tailor the event to suit your individual tastes and budgets.
The Emerald Room is naturally well lit, located on the top floor, is secluded and quiet. The perfect place for private dining or making business pure pleasure.
Our venue offers plenty of parking in near by areas, wheelchair access and is fully air - conditioned. For further information please contact our function planner who will ensure that every detail is attended to.
Montezuma's Restaurants offer FRESH authentic Mexican food, friendly service and festive Aztec atmosphere. Our fully licensed Mexican restaurants offer relaxed dining with value guaranteed. (Take-away's are available for those who prefer to eat at home).
Augello's is a multi award winning Italian restaurant specialising in modern Italian cuisine, and is centrally located on the Esplanade, Mooloolaba.
The Boathouse Restaurant is a family restaurant catering to all ages. Try our new a la carte breakfast menu Monday to Saturday or enjoy a leisurely full buffet breakfast on Sunday. We have an extensive menu now featuring seafood delivered fresh daily, hot and cold seafood platters, risottos, steaks, curries and pastas, plus many other favourites. Not forgetting our famous all-you-can-eat carvery which features succulent, just out of the oven, roast pork, beef, chicken or lamb. Our snack menu is interesting and varied ranging from toasted sandwiches through to burgers and beer battered fish and chips. Coffees and an extensive range of house made cakes and biscuits are available from 10.00am. The quality and variety is unequalled on the Sunshine Coast. We look forward to welcoming you to The Boathouse Restaurant at The Surf Club Mooloolaba. Just turn up – we don't take reservations.
Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar is a multi award winning Italian Restaurant located on the vibrant Mooloolaba Esplanade on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland. We are open for lunch & dinner 7 days from 12 noon till late and we offer delivery daily from 5pm.
Bella Venezia was established in 1983 with the intention of providing high quality traditional & modern Italian cuisine in an enjoyable atmosphere, and we are proud to continues that tradition today after more than 29 years.
The team at Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar is passionate about providing our loyal and new patrons with an unmatched 'total dining experience', and we are committed to maintaining our reputation for service excellence & quality cuisine.
In the tradition of Italian cuisine we aim to find the highest quality ingredients to produce food that showcases the taste and beauty of one of the world's most loved regions. Our inspiration lies in the freshness of our products, and we take pride in preparing all ingredients in-house, using both traditional and modern techniques.
Established in 2003 by restaurateurs Jon and Sue Koning. Fish On Parkyn at Mooloolaba Wharf continues to be one of the Sunshine Coast's leading restaurants. Many varieties of reef fish, famous Mooloolaba prawns, swordfish, tuna, scallops, Moreton bay bugs, mud crabs, sand crabs, spanner crabs are available from the wharf adjacent to the restaurant. Barramundi is flown in fresh from North Queensland, as is the salmon from Tasmania.
Fish is a 170 seat A La Carte seafood restaurant, but also specialises in small to large functions, corporate groups, weddings, and private parties. A small non seafood menu component including our famous Bendelle duck and eye fillet are always available.
Fish on Parkyn can accommodate up to 170 guests in one section or can section off a smaller area to facilitate up to 70 guests.
We are open 7 days a week.
The views from the Wharf Tavern are simply phenomenal. With an excellent riverside view of the shimmering Mooloolah River, The Wharf Tavern offers a modern vibrant atmosphere, with indoor and outdoor dining, drinking, gaming and sports bar.
The Wharf Tavern waterfront Bistro offers a great menu for lunch and dinner focusing on mouth watering seafood dishes with also a fantastic variety of: Graziers Choice fine steaks, pastas, chicken and vegetarian dishes.
All meals are perfectly complimented by a selection from our extensive beer and wine menu at the bar.
For the kids the Tavern offers Kids Eat Free (T&C Apply) lunch and dinner as well as free face painting every Sunday from 12pm-2pm in our Club4Kids corner.
Relax in our river bar and listen to live music Friday evenings between 6pm and 9pm and Sunday afternoons between 2pm and 5pm.
The friendly and efficient staff at the Wharf Tavern cater for all types of functions, be it corporate functions, birthdays, conferences, simple social gatherings, wedding ceremonies and receptions, special events, meetings or product launches. The Tavern has a number of different spaces that can be utilized depending on your function requirements.
Yakiniku BBQ tables coming mid Sept. Another great dinning experience from the team at Sakana. More details to follow!
Sakana Sushi Bar is the great new dining experience from the team at Fish on Parkyn.
Offering a fantastic range of freshly prepared sushi, sashimi and a variety of otherexciting Japanese dishes accompanied by Japan's finest beers and sake, Sakana is the perfect place to catch up with friends, grab some take away, meet with colleagues or just take time
to enjoy great food in a relaxing setting.
Can't make it to us?
Sakana can also provide a range of different catering platters for your home or office functions.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Cracked Pepper is an award winning upbeat Brasserie & Bar located on the popular and fashionable Mooloolaba Esplanade on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
We have been serving exceptional quality Food and Beverage to Sunshine Coast locals and visitors since 2002. Enjoy the sensational full ocean views whilst dining alfresco or in the comfort of our indoor dining area. Our friendly and professional wait staff and dedicated team of chefs will ensure your dining experience is a memorable one.
We also cater for large groups and functions (on/off-site), please see our catering pack for more information.
The Beach Bar & Grill is fast becoming one of Mooloolaba's favourite bar and steak restaurants. We're upstairs, on the corner of The Esplanade and Burnett St (above Belissimo). You can enjoy one our famous steaks or something from our range of beers, wines & cocktails, overlooking the beach and Point Cartwright.
It's the perfect place to meet for drinks, catch the live footy game with mates or chillout from the crowds down below.
Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar is a multi award winning Italian Restaurant located on the vibrant Mooloolaba Esplanade on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland. We are open for lunch & dinner 7 days from 12 noon till late and we offer delivery daily from 5pm.
Bella Venezia was established in 1983 with the intention of providing high quality traditional & modern Italian cuisine in an enjoyable atmosphere, and we are proud to continues that tradition today after more than 29 years.
The team at Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar is passionate about providing our loyal and new patrons with an unmatched 'total dining experience', and we are committed to maintaining our reputation for service excellence & quality cuisine.
Hot Pipis Restaurant Sunshine Coast is a name synonymous with quality food and service. Based on the Sunshine Coast at Mooloolaba, Hot Pipis is one of the longest established restaurants having been operating since 1993. Mooloolaba has a long history of exceptional restaurants that cater for both locals and the tourist industry.
Hot Pipis is an 18 hr a day operation, opening for coffee from 6:00am. Breakfast commences from 7:00am. Lunch is served from 12:00pm till 3:00pm and Dinner runs from 5:30 pm till late.
"Here's what M Magney of Sydney had to say about Hot Pipis"
"Consistently good food & specials are always enticing. Always pay a visit or two to Hot Pipis on our visits to Mooloolaba"
The Sunshine Coast, QLD is a destination for people from all walks of life, all year round. Mooloolaba is the gem of the Sunshine Coast and Hot Pipis is their Restaurant of choice.
The Mooloolaba Surf Club sits on the edge of the Pacific Ocean at Mooloolaba, a sub-tropical region of unspoiled natural beauty on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. The Sunshine Coast is just 90 minutes drive north of Brisbane, and is serviced by Maroochydore Airport and regional coach companies.
Retaining the essence of what has endearingly become known as 'Australian beach culture', the Surf Club is relaxed, informal and fun. Morning, noon or night there's live entertainment.
Whether on holiday or popping in after enjoying a swim or stroll along the Esplanade, there's alfresco dining, cool refreshments, and live entertainment. There are also comfortable lounges to sit, relax and enjoy the passing parade.
From morning to night there's plenty to do. Pop in for a break, enjoy a cappuccino and relax on the deck or dine in style at the Boat House Restaurant. If an ice cold pot of beer or wine is your choice the extensive selection is assured to meet the occasion.


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Breeding English Bulldogs
Testing out my new HD camcorder repremanding chubs for pooping in the house lol
Now THAT's what I call a poker face. "Not me, pal. Ask the wife if it's hers."
oh my gosh he is the handsomest guy!
The stare game is Priceless + smarts, all smarts*
"hey..did u poop?" i literally lmao'd. Chubs is like "maybe i did…maybe i didnt..did you poop, human?"
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Your gateway to the Library Catalog, Course Reserves, Digital Items, Library Website search results, and more simultaneously!
Your gateway to the Library Catalog, Course Reserves, Digital Items, Library Website search results, and more simultaneously!
Farrell Reuben Collett was born in Bennington, Idaho in 1907. Collett was an academic realist whose work reflected national trends in realism and illustrative styles of representation. Collett passed away in 2000.
Collett received his early art training at Brigham Young University and at the University of Utah. He worked as freelance illustrator from 1933 to 1938. He studied in at the California School of Fine Arts in 1934, and at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1935, and 1937, and at the American Academy of Art in 1938. In 1946 he began his teaching career at Weber State College; he retired in 1976 after 30 years teaching.
Collett received awards for his work including, the purchase prize for a portrait at the Springville Art Annual in 1954 and the Governor's Award for Art. His work was exhibited in a one-man show at the Museum of Natural History. Elk in a Winter Landscapeand Winter Sortie (2000) are examples of his work.
Biography adapted from Artists of Utah.
Farrell Collett of Provo, Ogden, St. George, Utah is a well-known Utah illustrator, painter and educator. A native of Bennington, Idaho, he went to Brigham Young University for early art training and then became a free lance illustrator in Provo from 1933 to 1938. Collett spent summer sessions at California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco (1934), and in Chicago at the Art Institute (1935,1937) and the American Academy of Art (1938). He became a high school art instructor in Ogden in 1938, and then joined the art staff of Weber College in 1939. In 1954, he won a purchase prize for a portrait at Springville Annual, continued at Weber through 1950s into the 1970s, was appointed art chair there, and found recognition as a very capable painter of animals and landscape pictures. His work was exhibited in the 1970s at the Utah Museum of Natural History in a one-man show, as well as other places, and he eventually became a recipient of Governor's Award in Arts. Today, Collett is still an active painter of animals.
Biography courtesy of Artists of Utah
Newspaper Articles
"Art Canvass." The Deseret News, December 30, 1990.
"Linger Awhile To Savor 3 New Art Exhibits." The Deseret News, January 13, 1991.
"Park City Galleries Change With Season." The Deseret News, October 22, 1989.
"Wildlife Fair To Feature Art, Debate, Clinics." The Deseret News, April 23, 1992.
Dunbier, Lonnie P. ed. The Artists Bluebook: 29,000 North American Artists. Scottsdale, AZ: AskART.com, 2003.
Olpin, Robert S., William C. Seifrit, and Vern G. Swanson. Artists of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT: Gibbs Smith Publisher, 1999.
Springville Museum of Art. Permanent Collection Catalog. Springville, UT: Springville Museum of Art, 1972.
Swanson, Vern G., Robert S. Olpin, and William C. Seifrit, Utah Painting and Sculpture. Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith Publisher, 1991.


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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
And another good post on global warming
With all the "heat" (pardon the pun) around global warming, local meteorologist Cliff Mass has a good comment about the recent heatwave in the Pacific Northwest and what it means in the bigger picture of "climate change."
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I don't know if I could have said it better myself.
A great post on TechDirt about how media companies are taking entirely the wrong approach to their customers. I've blogged before about how various industries (airlines and the recording industries in particular) seem to hate their customers, and this Techddirt post does a great job of making my point for me, both from the business model perspective and from the legal perspective.
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THIS IS NOT IKEA OPEN: We've spoken of the votives. Of the change-'em-out couch covers. The meatballs, too. The big yellow bag often hangs from our shoulder, but when we're looking for something offbeat and a mite mid-century-ish, we'll make for Fairfax, and this fresh store devoted to one-of-a-goods. A friend devoted to feathering nests told us about it one day; the next, we heard about it from another furniturista. Two mentions, too tempting; we're checking it out. 515 S. Fairfax Avenue
More furniture nearby...
ORANGE: Picture Philippe Starck end tables, oak horseshoe chairs, chandeliers and sconces that look like they were bought from some luxe hotel that had its boomday around 1962. It's walking distance from This Is Not IKEA -- well, it's a bit of a hike -- so best drive, especially if you'll be loading a credenza into the back of your wagon. 8111 Beverly Boulevard
VINTAGEWEAVE INTERIORS: Up a few blocks from This Is Not IKEA. Not mid-century, although there might be a few mid-18th-century-ish type pieces around. This is one of the Left Bankiest stores in town, with books on Paris, tables and mirrors that have a certain je ne sais quoi, and soaps and pretty pins for the non-furniture shopper. 169 S. Fairfax Avenue


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In the second episode of Nonbinary Code, we break down the modern day western interpretation of gender, the trans experience, and how enbies fit into it. For more information on intersex, please check out https://www.intersexequality.com/intersex/
The theme song for nonbinary code was created by Simber. Check them out at http://www.soundcloud.com/simbermusic
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Hello, and welcome to nonbinary code. My name is chax richter, and I am nonbinary.
There is a lot to unpack with a statement like that; "I am nonbinary." For a lot of people, a sentence like that comes with more questions than answers. Some of those questions are very broad, like "what does nonbinary mean" or "how do you know?" to an enby, these questions can be frustrating to answer or even address, because a lot goes into them, and it is very difficult to put into words the feelings that they are trying to convey. In this episode, I am going to try my best to answer those big questions.
You know how people sometimes say that you need to understand the rules in order to get away with breaking them? Gender is much the same in that to understand nonbinary gender, you have to understand binary gender and biological sex. So I'm going to start off here by giving a crash course in the modern interpretation of gender and biological sex.
Firstly, it is widely accepted these days that the parts of your body don't necessarily define a person's gender. This is where the difference between biological sex and self-identified gender becomes important. The way that I like to look at it is that someone's sex is the shape of their body, while their gender is the shape of their soul. Biological sex is the pieces present on someone's body at birth, combined with the changes they go through at puberty. The main characteristics that define somebody's biological sex is the shape of their genitalia, the type of reproductive organs they have, the concentration of the hormones estrogen and testosterone in their bodies, the presence or absence of mammary glands, and the type of chromosomes in their DNA. biological gender is usually sorted into two main categories- male and female. Because of this division of two, biological gender is considered a binary system. Approximately 99% of the population is considered to be either biologically male or female. The remaining one percent does not perfectly match the description of either biological sex, and is classified as intersex. This can be the result of irregular genitalia, chromosomes, hormone profile, or a combination of those things. I won't be going very in-depth into intersexuality in today's episode, but I will leave a few relevant links in the description, and maybe it will be a topic of discussion in a future episode.
Gender, on the other hand, is not dictated by biological markers. Instead, a person's gender is decided by a person's self-perception, life experiences, and interactions with society and the world around them. Gender is an innate form of self-knowledge. Just like you might just know that you like or dislike things, you just know what gender you are. Gender, just like Sex, is divided into two categories throughout western society; man or woman. In some cultures, there are additional recognised genders, but that is another topic for another day. Generally, the gender "man" is paired up with the male sex and "woman" is paired with female; which is to say that most males identify as men and most females identify as women.
Of course, just as with sex, there are those who cannot be accurately described as either a man or a woman. People who are uncomfortable with being labeled as either gender. Maybe they don't feel like the expectations that come with binary genders are reasonable for their lifestyle, maybe they don't feel gender is a thing that they need to use to describe themselves. It can be difficult to describe exactly why a person may not understand themselves as a man or a woman, but once that realization has been made, it is impossible to ignore. There are many words for this different gender experience in varying cultures, but the most common one in the western world is nonbinary.
Remember How I said earlier that people who are male are usually men and people who are female are usually women? The same is not necessarily true for intersex people usually being nonbinary, or vice versa. It is common for intersex people to identify completely as a binary gender, and likewise, the majority of nonbinary people are biologically male or female. In the same vein, there are some biological females who are men and some biological males who are women. These people, whose biological sex does not match their gender, are referred to as transgender. People who identify as a binary gender that does not match their biological sex are called binary trans people, but more commonly just trans men or trans women, and people who identify as a nonbinary gender are called nonbinary trans people, but more commonly nonbinary people, or "enbies."
So, then, how do people know which gender they are? It's difficult to describe. Just as you might have a difficult time describing color to someone born blind, I have a hard time putting into words the feeling of discovering your gender. I want to make it clear that I don't think being transgender is in any way a disease, but in this case, I think it will be a helpful allegory. When a doctor is diagnosing an illness, they will often start with the symptoms. Lots of people sneeze, Lots of people have a low appetite, and lots of people are a little on the warm side. But put it all together, and it starts to look like you may have a cold. Discovering your gender feels a bit like that. In my case, lots of people don't like being told to act ladylike, lots of people grow up wanting to play with different toys than their friends, and lots of people prefer fashion that doesn't strictly adhere to the current trends for one gender. But when you put all of that together, a possible reason begins to emerge. At that point, it's a simple matter of self-reflection. If you ask yourself, "what if I was a different gender?" and you feel relieved, intrigued, or excited, you might be trans! On the other hand, if you feel confused, afraid, or unsure, you might need to turn your attention elsewhere. In the end, your gender isn't a choice to be made, it's a discovery of yourself.
The fact that a person's biological sex and gender don't line up in the expected way does not make their gender any less correct for them, but because so many people don't understand the difference between sex and gender, it can be upsetting for some trans people to be referred to as their biological sex. A trans man might be just as uncomfortable being called "female" as he would being called a woman. A nonbinary person might be just as uncomfortable being called a male as they would being called a boy. This has led to some more helpful gender vocabulary; the terms afab and amab.
These terms are actually acronyms for the phrases "Assigned Female At Birth" and "Assigned Male At Birth." A lot of trans people, binary and nonbinary alike, prefer these terms over simply "female" or "male" because it indicated that those terms no longer have much bearing on their current lifestyle. Just as our length and weight change from birth to adulthood, so can the way people perceive our gender. Just because someone was assigned female at birth doesn't mean that person will live their life as a woman. Describing a person's biological sex as something from their past helps them move on from what might be a painful part of their life and experience.
And the way we talk about someone's biological gender is only one aspect of the trans experience that can be uncomfortable for trans people, binary and nonbinary alike. Many trans people experience something called dysphoria, which is the uncomfortable awareness that one's gender does not align well with their sex. There are many types of dysphoria which affect people in different ways, but the two most common, and most serious, are physical dysphoria and social dysphoria.
Physical dysphoria is discomfort over the way a person's body looks. Because gender and sex are so closely correlated by most people, certain physical traits are associated with certain genders. The result of this is that a trans person may look at themselves and see an inaccurate image of their gender; a boy with large breasts, a woman with a beard, a nonbinary person with a penis, something associated with the height of masculinity. Imagine living in somebody else's body, only fitting into someone else's clothing, hearing someone else's voice when you speak, seeing someone else smiling back at you from pictures you took with your friends and family. This is what physical dysphoria is like.
There are certain treatments for Physical dysphoria, of course. Ways of making someone's body better match their gender. The most widely known are gender reassignment surgery- used to change the shape of someone's chest and genitalia- and hormone therapy, usually referred to being on testosterone or "T", or being on estrogen or "E." these are very common, very permanent, and very expensive medical undertakings that many people save up for years to have done. Some less expensive, less commonly known, but similarly permanent treatments used to combat dysphoria include laser hair removal and voice coaching. These are less common in large part because someone's unwanted hair can be removed more easily and cheaply at home if they are willing to keep on top of it, and voice isn't usually as big of a cause of physical dysphoria as appearance is. However, for people with more severe dysphoria, they can be really helpful.
Of course, not every trans person has the money for big stuff like surgeries and hormones. For these people, there are still options, inexpensive and impermanent ways of looking more the way they want to. Chest binders can temporarily flatten someone's breasts, and bra inserts can temporarily enhance them. Shapewear can downplay a bulge at the crotch, a sock or rubber phallus secured inside the underwear can create one. Makeup can change the way light plays off the face, even the clothes someone wears can help people get closer to the appearance they feel more closely matches their gender.
The other kind of Dysphoria I want to discuss today is Social dysphoria. In this case, a person's dysphoria is rooted not in their own body, but in the way they are treated by others. Being referred to incorrectly as "sir" or "ma'am," invited to gender-centric locales or events for the incorrect gender, or in any way being treated as a gender someone does not identify with can trigger social dysphoria. Unfortunately, because it is difficult to control the behavior of other, there are very few good ways to avoid social dysphoria.
Many trans people, binary or nonbinary, experience dysphoria, but no two people will experience it in the same way. Some people experience physical dysphoria all over, others only in certain parts of their body. Some people experience social dysphoria only when they are spoken to as the wrong gender, others only when they are treated as the wrong gender, others in both situations. Some people feel dysphoria every day, some people only some days. For some people, the dysphoria may be worse on one day than another. Some people might never feel noticeable dysphoria, but that does not make them any less trans. Just like any other aspect of life, everyone's experience with dysphoria is unique, as annoying as it may be.
Overall, sex and biological gender can be tricky things- tricky to understand, tricky to live with, tricky even to identify sometimes. But one thing is for sure- a person's gender does not define them. Neither does the sex they were assigned at birth. Anyone can choose to do whatever they want with their lives. That decision is completely independent of the shape of their body and the shape of their soul. That means that no matter what gender someone introduces themself as, no matter whether it matches the way they look or not, we should treat everyone with respect. A trans person will not be any less trans because you think that isn't real. A nonbinary person won't be any more nonbinary because you tell them to"make a choice." That person has already put more thought into their gender than you ever will, and what they find is not your place to try and change. Let me leave you with a thought that pops into my mind from time to time-
Some people claim that to be transgender is impossible because God does not make mistakes. But who said it was a mistake? Being transgender is a part of who I am- if God made me, then he decided to make me transgender. It is part of who I am. It is a part of my journey. Sometimes other people's lives don't make sense to us, and mine may not make sense to you. But just because it is difficult to understand does not mean that it is bad. Just a little different.
That about does it for this episode of nonbinary code. If you have any questions, you can email them to me at email@example.com. Please feel free to follow us on twitter @NBCodePodcast, on facebook as Nonbinary Code, and on Tumblr, nonbinarycodepodcast.tumblr.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, feel free to donate to us on Patreon, which you can access under the support tab on our website. If you would like to read along with an audio transcript of this episode, those will also be available on our website.
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Parents are often reluctant to fly with their baby, especially when traveling alone. Don't be! Most likely everything will go well, if not, the reward of getting to your destination will outweigh any few miserable hours.
Our babies might have hated their car seats, but all three of them have been excellent airline passengers. Flight attendants and co-passengers always compliment us; in general people are kind and never seem annoyed or rude, don't worry about that part. I have travelled with the kids from they were four months old on multi-flight stops including up to eleven-hour flights.
Here are my basic survival tips:
- Wear flip-flops or slip-on shoes, which are easy to remove at security screening.
- Wear a backpack.
- Have your travel documents and passport ready available for instance in a cross-body bag.
- Dress the baby in soft, easily removable layers.
- Gather any baby food in a clear bag and tell security you are carrying baby food at baggage screening.
- Wear baby in a baby carrier; Car seats and strollers are just extra heavy things that you will have to deal with, and you can check them for free.
- Security will most likely let you keep baby in the baby carrier, when you walk through security.
- Wear a dress or a skirt so that you can use the bathroom with your baby strapped on you if needed (probably TMI :)
- Get a window seat!
- If you are nursing, wear a large cardigan so that you can breastfeed discretely (which I did on my last flight, seated next to a distinguished business traveler from India).
- A large cardigan also works as a baby blanket.
- Put toys, baby wipes, diapers, extra clothing, and baby food in a smaller bag and place it under your seat (don't place them in the overhead compartment).
- Nurse, use a pacifier, or give your baby a bottle during take off and landing.
- Airports have larger family restrooms to change your baby (in the picture).
For toddlers, pack a small bag with a few new toys that they can open during the flight (minifigures such as Lego transformers are great). Give them stickers or sticker books to play with during the flight.
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A release party at Skully's Music-Diner for any musical group isn't necessarily front-page news, but if it occurred a few years ago and you were a hip-hop act, it would have been. In recent years, though, the venue's started to host more and more hip-hop shows, and MC Tony "G. Finesse" Haslett, who occasionally runs lights at Skully's, has seen the venue's progression firsthand.
A release party at Skully�s Music-Diner for any musical group isn�t necessarily front-page news, but if it occurred a few years ago and you were a hip-hop act, it would have been. In recent years, though, the venue�s started to host more and more hip-hop shows, and MC Tony �G. Finesse� Haslett, who occasionally runs lights at Skully�s, has seen the venue�s progression firsthand.
In a similar way, G. Finesse is an embodiment of those changing times in Columbus.
Among a few late lunchers and the eerie emptiness that is the Music-Diner on a recent Tuesday afternoon, the rapper discussed his upcoming debut solo album, Eardrugz, and its accompanying release show at the venue.
�It�s more of an explanation of our culture and how the perspective of hip-hop got into this city,� G. Finesse said. �I feel like this is the most conceptual work that I�ve had, the most in-depth about my actual life.�
As the MC of the band G. Finesse and the N.S., Finesse will perform separately from his usual crew for this show, instead opting to work with different musicians and producers for this likewise different sound.
�Eardrugz is really me getting with my producers and building my sound as a solo artist from the ground up,� he said. �My whole thing coming into this [project] was to be a really good MC [and] writer, but also to have a really killer live show as a rapper.�
The concert takes place almost a year to the day Finesse and his group released its debut album at Skully�s, N.S.E.P. This release party will be similar in some ways, but Finesse wants the show to feel more urban, more straight-up hip-hop.
�This is really me being like, yeah I can run around with a band but I�ve got bars,� G. Finesse said. �I think people think band rappers can�t rap and it�s about the band. [But] I�ve got bars and I can contend with any rapper anywhere because I work on my craft every day.�
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There are times I honestly wonder if Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred knows that there is a National League franchise that also plays in New York. If he does, I am curious if he is even the slightest bit interested in the latest activities surrounding the case of New York Mets captain David Wright?
I understand the fact that Wright has been MIA for more than two seasons now, but he is still playing. In fact, if there is any doubt, I will gladly provide statistical proof. It's nothing to get excited about, other than the fact that he is still attempting to come back from multiple surgeries to his neck, back and shoulder.
#LetDavidPlay https://t.co/3ns71HGpWk
— Mets Fan Zone (@Mets_Fan_Zone) September 11, 2018
Wright is hopeful that his time on the disabled list is coming to a close. After stints in St. Lucie (A) and Las Vegas (AAA), Wright has returned to New York to await the call. In the meantime, he continues to take batting and infield, run, stretch and play in a simulated game.
But the reality is, Wright plays for the wrong organization if he hopes to play again in 2018. It's not that management doesn't like him, no, in fact they love him. He has been the face of the franchise for more than a decade. He has singled-handedly attracted fans to the ballpark because of his play and community involvement.
Who wouldn't want an employee like Wright? He attracts fans, sells merchandise and is everyone's next door neighbor.
When asked if Wright will play again in 2018, interim general manager John Ricco told the media that the decision will be made by the medical staff.
Don't believe that for a second. The decision to let Wright play is not about readiness — it's about money — and those decisions will be made by the Wilpons. This is the point where Manfred should lean in and take notes.
Wright will get paid $20 million this season, but roughly 75% of that sum is being paid by the insurance policy the franchise took out on Wright when he signed an eight-year, $138-million contract extension in 2012. If Wright is activated the Mets will be on the hook for Wright's contract, who is under contract for $15 million (2019) and $12 million (2020). Activating Wright now would become a multi-million payroll decision for the Mets.
And IF they keep Wright from playing, I hope they get hit with the biggest insurance fraud case in sports history. #LetDavidPlay #DoTheWrightThing
— Steven G (@StevenNYM65) September 8, 2018
I have no evidence or knowledge to suggest this is what many are referring to as "insurance fraud," but it sure is extremely suspicious. Why wouldn't ownership activate Wright the final two weeks of season? There is no possible playoff hope. Citi Field is a ghost town. Wright, for all intents and purposes, believes he has hurdled all the tests.
Today at 1:45 p.m. the Captain will address the media about his timeline for the remainder of the season. Watch live right here on Twitter. #Mets #DavidWright pic.twitter.com/nRlYAHenv1
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 13, 2018
We will supposedly have answers to all these questions when Wright faces the media for a scheduled press conference in just over an hour.
I am curious, will Rob Manfred be watching too?
David Wright announced he will be activated the final weekend of the 2018 season (September 28-30) and is scheduled to be in the Mets starting lineup against the Miami Marlins on Saturday, September 29. Although the word was never spoken during the press conference, supposedly to secure legal and insurance guidelines, Wright is expected to retire at the end of the season.


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How to Organise Training Events & Increase Engagement
Training is a great way to develop and enhance skills amongst employees. It also plays a vital role in engaging employees and building a more efficient work environment. It is even more important in today's business world that self-managing employees can make decisions themselves.
As training supervisors you want to deliver the most effective training possible. This involves engaging a range of different learners and finding methods to support their learning. We reveal the secrets to organising a successful training event. This includes the best formats, effective training techniques and how to overcome issues that you may encounter.
How to organise a training event:
Click on the links below to jump to the relevant section:
Why organise a training event?
When executed properly training can radically impact a business. This could be by improving customer service and conflict management to bringing teams closer together or facilitating independent decision-making.
There are a number of top line advantages of well-executed training events including:
Encourages performance monitoring
Enhances skills
Helps employees advance their career
Increases productivity
Improves motivation
Lowers employee turnover
Types of training events
There is a variety of training event types that can be used, including those that make use of e-learning and cloud technology. They include:
One to One
E-Learning – webinars; online resources
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Specialist skills delivery
HR & Management
Here we will help you develop a plan that meets the needs of the participants and aligns with the overall objectives of the organisation. You will need to tailor your training plan to each new client. With that in mind, it is hugely beneficial to involve stakeholders in the planning stages. They can provide valuable input into the training and help ensure that the topics and outcomes align.
There are also some practicalities that you will need to find out beforehand like how many people, the amount of time available and the budget.
Identifying and Setting Objectives
What is the overall purpose of the training? It could be that you have been tasked with delivering specific skill-based training or meeting more general team-building and engagement goals.
Whether you are meeting professional development requirements or have a looser brief, you need to align the training to the organisation's objectives. These objectives will usually come from business leaders, although you may need to work with them to identify objectives.
As you plan your training you should tie every component back to these overall objectives. By having a clear learning focus and set of objectives, you improve your training. During the course of the training, you can refer back to the objectives when you deliver each section.
Know Your Audience
Once you have identified and set objectives, you then need to find out as much as you can about your audience. Who are the participants? What are their roles and key responsibilities? What level are they at? What previous training have they had? What are their needs? What are the potential issues you may face?
Having detailed information on participants and their needs will help you create an effective training plan. Whether they are managers, senior employees, direct reports, new staff or a mixed group makes a big difference to how you deliver your training.
Speaking to a small number of participants prior to the event can provide insight into their needs and valuable feedback into your training plan. You could get them to complete a short survey. The more relevant you can make the training, the more engaged you are likely to find the audience.
Format of a Training Event
Start with the basics. You will need to answer the following questions based on your objectives and the participants attending:
– How many training topics?
– How many sessions?
– How many activities?
– What activities?
– What resources are required?
When planning a training schedule, you should give each section of your training as narrow a focus as possible and prioritise the most important information on the agenda. You should also schedule regular breaks to help maintain focus. You should also be aware of the post-lunch slump and schedule an activity that gets participants re-engaged and energised for the afternoon.
1. Set expectations before they arrive
It can really help to share an outline of the training event including the objectives prior to the first session. By knowing what to expect, participants will be prepared and ready to engage.
2. Relax People
The first thing you need to do on the day of the training is put people at ease. You need to kick things off with an activity or icebreaker that sparks interest and engagement. It should also help participants to feel comfortable and relaxed in the environment. Don't rush this part as it is key to the overall success.
3. Learning
The learning aspect of the training will involve some presentation and teaching aspects, opportunities to explore key concepts alongside activities and practical elements. Activities are a great form of active learning and should be designed to help participants gain knowledge and practice skills. You can reinforce the training through discussion, role-playing, games and group work but more on this later.
Resources – It is beneficial to support your training with resources. Ideally these will be digital resources that participants can access and download at a later date.
4. Round-up
At the end of the session you should pull everything together and share key takeaways that summarise the central concepts and themes.
5. Evaluate
You should follow up once the training session is over with a short survey for participants. By identifying areas for improvement, you can help make your training sessions more effective in the future.
Setting Up the Training Room
How you plan and design your room is really important to maintaining engagement and ultimately achieving your objectives. Make sure you visit the training room space prior to the session and consider how you can get the most out of it.
Training Room Layouts
Room layouts should be matched to the format of the training session. Once you have your training plan, you should then look at how a room layout could enhance it.
Consider where you want the focus of attention to be for the majority of the day. Are activities going to occur in groups? If so, then try and lay out seats to make it easy for people to work together. If you are planning lots of role-playing and active learning you will need space to accommodate this.
Here are some common training room layouts and a summary of their suitability:
Cabaret Room Layout
Cabaret Style is good for larger numbers and group work. It encourages the mixing of participants and is easy for trainers to circulate. On the downside, it can offer poor visibility for some participants and with no clear focus can lead to inattention.
Circle / Square Room Layout
A circle or square layout is good for smaller groups and really good for interaction. It is not good for larger groups and when there is group work planned.
Herringbone Room Layout
The herringbone layout is good for all size groups and for small group work. It also allows the trainer to walk down the middle and to engage with participants. There can be issues with it seeming too much like school.
Theatre Room Layout
Visibility is good for all participants with theatre style venues and they can accommodate large numbers. Although ideal for presentations, it does mean that it is harder for the trainer to engage with participants. There would need to be additional space for group work.
U-Shape Room Layout
U-Shape is good for front on presentations while still allowing the trainer to interact with participants by walking into the U. It is also good for discussion. There can be issues with visibility and it seeming too formal.
How to make the most of your training space
At 20 Bedford Way our training spaces benefit from flexible room layouts and the latest a/v equipment, so you can create the environment that best suits your needs.
How to increase engagement in training
As a trainer one of your biggest challenge is to maintain engagement with all participants and create a positive learning experience. There are three levels of engagement:
Partly Engaged
Fully Engaged
You will want to develop training that meets everyone's needs and means they are fully engaged throughout.
You will have a variety of people with varying degrees of knowledge and interest in the training as well as a range of personality types. Being aware of these different levels of engagement allows you to be monitor engagement and respond proactively when required.
Types of Learner
You can improve the efficacy of your training by being aware of the different ways people learn. There are four main types of learner that you may well encounter. By incorporating a range of methods in your training session, you can accommodate the majority of attendees and help them learn more effectively.
Kinesthetic Learners
These are the do-ers – individuals who need to physically perform an action. With kinesthetic learners, the focus needs to be on the physical and the practical. You should make sure there are opportunities to directly apply what they have learned with hands-on experiences.
Some form of role-playing or use of 'real-life' scenarios can be highly beneficial to make them grasp a concept or skill. If this is not possible, get them to imagine a real-life scenario and play out the scene in their heads.
Visual Learners
When it comes to visual learning, individuals learn best by seeing and observing things. You will want to support your training with a presentation and include diagrams, pictures and videos. The use of colours can also further aid knowledge retention. Handouts can help reinforce the key learnings or you can share your presentation using something like Slideshare so they can refer to it later.
Reading – Writing Learners
These people tend to learn best through reading and writing text. The written word is their preferred way to absorb information. They respond well to lists, benefit from reading materials and like to receive handouts. They will want to take notes. You can also get them to create written work to help them learn more effectively. Share a recommended reading list that could include relevant documents, case studies, articles and publications online for them to continue their study.
Auditory Learners
These learners like to hear information rather than read it or see it visually presented. With the emphasis on spoken word, it is important that you speak clearly and repeat key pieces of information. Group discussions and conversations are really important to auditory learners. Getting them to engage verbally will help reinforce key learnings. You should also ask them questions about the training topics. If you have the time and resources creating podcasts can be a great way to assist auditory learners or you can recommend some related podcasts.
Training Techniques
Things have moved on a long way from when training was based on formal presentations and lectures. Training sessions are now much more interactive and dynamic, utilising a range of different techniques to get people talking and engaged.
Ultimately, you need attendees to retain information and be able to apply it in their everyday working life. In order to make something more memorable, you need to get people involved.
How you and the organisation frame the training can have a big impact on its overall success. It is vitally important to frame the training in positive terms and remove any association with the negative. This may require a change in the culture of how it is promoted, talked about and executed. You are there to deliver a positive activity that helps people progress, not bring people up to speed or correct errors. Training is all about being proactive and not passive and reactive. Once framed as a positive and proactive event, participants will want to engage.
Active Learning
One of the main shifts in training over the years is towards active learning where study is interactive and participation-based.
Group Activities – Group activities can get participants talking, help with team-building and inject some energy into a session. When organising group activities, it usually works best in smaller groups. You can either focus on role-play and simulation or training exercises. They can also help reinforce learnings. You can use mixed ability groups to encourage knowledge transfer with more knowledgeable team members sharing information. It is important to balance group work with some elements of independent study. Set individual tasks to reinforce key concepts acquired in group work.
Games – Games can be a good way to focus attention, increase engagement and make the training more enjoyable. Quizzes and memory games can be good at consolidating knowledge.
Challenge Trainees
It is important to set difficult activities for your trainees and challenge them where possible. Design activities that force them to use their initiative in order to find new solutions. Problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking are two very valuable skills that can be developed in this way.
As well as developing skills, challenging tasks will also help with actual learning too. It's important to allow mistakes to be made. By trying different approaches and finding out which methods work, participants learn more.
Keep it Short
Going on too long and overloading participants with information are sure-fire ways to lose engagement. With a day training event, you should keep sessions to around 45 minutes and schedule in plenty of short breaks. During these intervals make sure there are refreshments, opportunities to chat as well as space to go over notes.
The environment plays a big role in the event. Make sure you create a relaxing environment. A venue with plenty of natural light and fresh air (or air-conditioning) really help maintain engagement.
Bel Booker, the events journalist, believes in the power of story-telling in training events: "Tell stories or use metaphors. Whatever you're teaching try to make it relatable to everyday life by using real examples and case studies or even creative metaphors or parables."
Technology can be used to improve engagement. Whether this is through making online resources available, interactive resources, ongoing discussion, or multi-faceted note taking apps like Notability.
BBC Radio
The Radio 4 series The Educators covers an array of topics. One that is particularly useful to trainers is http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06ry369.
It features a study that reveals the secrets of what makes a good teacher with plenty of techniques that you can develop yourself around engagement. You can download it as an MP3 – great for auditory learners!
Why Choose 20 Bedford Way as your Training Venue?
20 Bedford Way is proud to offer 35 rooms and halls suitable for any size or type of training event right in the heart of London. Our Seminar Rooms are popular with trainers in London and beyond. All of our rooms benefit from:
– Good natural light
– Flexible layouts
– Professional presentation equipment
– Excellent value for money
Our event planners are on hand to help with the logistics of preparing the venue in which the training seminar takes place. We also serve a tasty range of working lunches or you can order picnic lunches and take advantage of Bloomsbury's garden squares. An al fresco lunch is a great way to relax people and bring participants closer together.
We know that cost is a major concern when booking a training venue, but at 20 Bedford Way we are able to offer our blank canvas training rooms at very affordable rates. For more information call us on 020 7612 6143 or fill out our enquiry form.
Related Content
How to Organise a Training Event from Archives.org
Planning Effective Training Seminars from Cite HR
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Have you ever been to a wedding where the bride was late? This was so common in one part of Brazil that the cathedral made plans to fine the bride $300 if she was late!
The biggest wedding in the history of the universe will take place soon, but the bride is already late! This Sabbath we will look at the wedding between the Lamb (Jesus) and His bride (His people) in the Book of Revelation. Why is the bride late and what can she do to not delay the wedding any longer?
Join us this Sabbath at Richardson (9am & 11:30am) as we look at the love story of Jesus and His people, and learn lessons that will help us see Jesus return soon. Feel free to invite friends. Here are more tools to help us distinguish between the joy of true love and pain of unhealthy lust.
Series: Love Stories of the Bible
- September 5 "Love" Pastor Eric Louw
- September 12 Health Ministries Sabbath – Texas Health Huguley Team led by Ken Finch, CEO
- September 19 Adam & Eve – Genesis 2:18-25
- September 26 Isaac & Rebekah – Genesis 24
- October 4 Solomon & Pharaoh's Daughter – Song of Solomon; Communion Sabbath
- October 11 Pastor Eric Louw – Hosea & Gomer
- October 18 Adventist History Sabbath – Dr. Ingo Sorke, Theology Professor, Southwestern Adventist University
- 9am "I will never become an Adventist!" – My Story
- 11:30am "Ellen G Why?" – Her Story
- 4:30pm (White Rock Lake Campus) "Altar Call" – His Story
- October 25 The Lamb & His Bride – Revelation 19, 21-22
Watch previous messages at this link.
Bible Bookmarks Reading Plan
- Love Stories of the Bible – 1 (September)
- Love Stories of the Bible – 2 (October)
Love Stories of the Bible
Love stories have a way of capturing our attention. We want to see how other relationships develop so we can learn how to enhance our own. You will learn from the joy of healthy love and the pain of unhealthy love as you take this two-month Bible Bookmark adventure!
For best results, P.R.A.I.S.E.!
- Pray, asking God for wisdom
- Read the Bible passage for the day
- Apply the Bible passage to your life
- Interact with a Bible Study Group
- Share something good with someone
- Encourage others to join the journey
Start or Join a Group
Why not invite friends & family to join you on this journey? Pick a regular place & time each week to share what you are learning. Matthew 18:20. You'll love it!
Additional Recommendations for Love Stories of the Bible
Books by Ellen G. White (found at www.egwwritings.org)- Letters to Young Lovers; Message to Young People; Adventist Home; Child Guidance Pathfinder Honors (found at www.pathfindersonline.org/honors/index) – Family Life; Prayer.
All events are open to the public and free of charge at 1201 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson, Texas. Feel free to invite a friend to join you!


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Ah, finally some concrete information emerges!
After confusing fans with their recent teaser trailer, Mumford and Sons have finally announced proper details of their second album, which will be called "Babel," and is coming out on September 24, although you can pre-order it from late July.
The album, produced by Markus Dravs (who also oversaw their officially-quite-successful debut "Sigh No More"), hits the stores smack dab in the middle of the band's current world tour, called 'Gentlemen of the Road.' This probably explains the slightly odd collection of clothing on display in the cover art, including some red socks which have "save for laundry day" written all over them.
On the topic of the album – they didn't comment on the socks, oddly enough – the band said this:
"We had started writing new songs well before we got into the studio to record. At first, we peeled ourselves off the road quite reluctantly. We love playing live, obviously, but it had also become an important part of our creative process, we had been writing and rehearsing in soundchecks, and sort of 'road-testing' new songs on our very gracious audiences. But then we fell in love with recording again.
"As a band, we've never been closer or more collaborative, all working to our strengths. And so we feel that this record is a natural progression that we're proud of, and we cannot wait to take it out on the road."
The full track-listing is as follows:
1. "Babel"
2. "Whispers In The Dark"
3. "I Will Wait"
4. "Holland Road"
5. "Ghosts That We Knew"
6. "Lover Of The Light"
7. "Lovers' Eyes"
8. "Reminder"
9. "Hopeless Wanderer"
10. "Broken Crown"
11. "Below My Feet"
12. "Not With Haste"
Here's a version of "Lover's Eyes" from last year, as an appetite wettener:
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Kenosha HarborMarket will no longer allow pets through the main vendor thoroughfare. Beginning September 9, 2017, pets will not be allowed inside the vendor corridors of Kenosha HarborMarket. Pets, walked or carried, will not be allowed anywhere on the sales side of the market along 2nd Avenue, Place de Douai, or the areas on 56th Street where vendors are conducting business. Trained service animals will still be permitted by Federal law.
Pets will be permitted on the outside perimeter of the market, including the sidewalks behind the vendor tents on 2nd Avenue, the grass areas and walkways surrounding the Kenosha Public Museum fountain, and the grass areas east and west of Place de Douai. A map of the areas where pets are permitted is available below.
This change was made as the result of recent events and complaints related to animals at the market. With such a large market and such dense pedestrian traffic on the market site, safety is always the first priority. Additionally, health, customer comfort, and vendor requests were taken in to consideration by the board when this decision was made.
Many farmers' markets across the country implement similar rules regarding animals. The Kenosha Common Markets Board always wants health and safety to be at the forefront of the market experience.
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Bush Needs to Hear, Not Shun, World Critics
One year after the initiation of war in Iraq, the war against terror is becoming the subject of intense debate, both here and abroad. The Bush administration's initial euphoria — epitomized by the president's triumphal appearance on an aircraft carrier to announce the end of major combat operations on May 1, 2003 — now appears misplaced. Continued resistance in both Iraq and Afghanistan is raising the specter of a quagmire similar to the Vietnam War, and the recent election in Spain underlines the erosion of international support.
The administration and its supporters now face a fundamental test. "Any sign of weakness or retreat simply validates terrorist violence, and invites more violence for all nations," President Bush told an international gathering at the White House on March 19. "The only certain way to protect our people is by early, united, and decisive action."
With those words, Bush defined the gulf of misunderstanding in the war on terror. What is certain for him is precisely what others dispute, and that disagreement must be addressed forthrightly. Whereas Bush views the Iraq war as indispensable to the war on terror, others see it as a distraction or even counterproductive.
The difference can be summed up in the controversy over the weapons of mass destruction — the principal reason given for invading Iraq. For many Americans, even if the administration was wrong, it acted in good faith to protect the American people. After 9/11, most Americans are willing to err on the side of being too early to intervene if the alternative is being too late to prevent another attack.
Among America's allies, however, the failure to find WMD is not so readily dismissed. The administration's unwillingness to concede error, and its ready substitution of other rationales for the war, make people wonder how their troops are viewed. "The government seems to forget the soldiers who died or who were disabled," complains Andy McNab, a veteran of Britain's elite Special Air Service. "Politicians said they were willing to pay the blood price for their decisions, perhaps because they didn't have to pay with their own kids' blood."
In addition, foreign observers do not share Bush's optimistic view of progress in the war. The administration might see Iraq as a fledgling democracy, but others fear a country on the verge of violent disintegration. "There is a danger of an ethnic war in Iraq," Jordan's King Abdullah warned during a recent visit to Turkey. "Iraq's neighbors cannot tolerate such a conflict."
Abdullah's apprehension highlights the challenge confronting the Bush administration. Bush has hailed the transformation of Iraq as a centerpiece of his administration's strategy in the Middle East. He has compared the situation in postwar Iraq to the successful transformation of Japan into a flourishing democracy after the Second World War.
If Abdullah is right, however, Iraq could spread instability throughout the area. The king's visit to Turkey indicates that these countries see a need for cooperation in anticipation of this impending danger.
And they are not alone in their misgivings. Indeed, the Bush administration's sunny portrayal of the war on terror is leading others to wonder whether it has become, in a word, delusional. "Every time there is a report of a violent attack in Iraq, you hear one‐liners that suggest that the situation is improving," a leading Pakistani newspaper, Dawn, editorialized on the one‐year anniversary of the start of the war. "Following Wednesday's [March 17] bombing, the White House spokesman said: 'Democracy is taking root in Iraq.' It is this approach of evading reality that has made Iraq the disaster it is today."
And it is that approach that has also led other people to question American leadership. People do not appreciate being misled, as even the president of Poland made clear following the election in Spain. They do not want to be misled about the causes of war, and they do not want to be misled about the way the war is going.
The Bush administration has correctly identified the promotion of democracy as a core focus of U.S. foreign policy. Democratic government is based on the idea that disagreement is legitimate, which is why we have the concept of the loyal opposition. But the administration sees any opposition to its policies as disloyal, or worse. Its position has been: We lead, you follow.
The Spanish election is a signal that such a policy will no longer work. If the Bush administration does not recognize that, we can only expect the gulf between the United States and its allies to widen, and the war on terror to suffer as a result.


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Have a look at this Video :swaying barrel zombie
If a person wanted to do something simpler than the lifting mechanism and pivoting shoulders, elbows and wrists - this would likely be easier?
I didn't find any how he made it... but the title says wiper motor, so I am guessing that it is some crank arm moving him but on high speed?
And with rigid arms made of 1/2" PVC to get the some what arm waving motion? He looks more frantic than mine!
This person used pneumatics for his: Zombie trying to escape barrel
It looks great but might be a fairly complicated build similar to a "Casa Fear ground breaker Zombie" with a prop controller and compressor.
I see he used a similar twirling light to get the radioactive effect in barrel. I like how he says he whipped it up in a couple snow days....?
I have been avoiding pneumatic props so far to try and "keep things simple".... The reality is nothing is simple....!
I like the look of mine - but I may be biased.....


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Marco Oppedisano is an American guitarist, recording artist and composer whose compositions focus on the innovative use of electric guitar in the genre of electroacoustic music. His compositions have utilized multitrack recording and extended performance techniques for electric guitar and bass. In addition to musique concrète, compositions by Oppedisano also consist of "live" electric guitar in combination with a fixed playback of various electronic, acoustic (specifically female voice courtesy of his wife, Kimberly Fiedelman) and sampled sounds.
His electroacoustic music has been described as "…mindbending music for guitar and electronics…hear Oppedisano's intricate roar." (Time Out New York) "…for those unafraid of seeing the world through a distorted mirror, they make for some of the most willfully unaccommodating and hauntingly intense music out there at the moment." (Tokafi) "…[Mechanical Uprising] is an important work.." (Mark S. Tucker – FAME)
Since 2003, Oppedisano has held various concerts featuring his electroacoustic works for electric guitar and works for live electric guitar and CD playback. Oppedisano has three solo album releases on the OKS Recordings of North America label (OKSRNA): Mechanical Uprising (2010), The Ominous Corner (2008), and Electroacoustic Compositions for Electric Guitar (2007). Also in 2008 on OKSRNA, Oppedisano collaborated on an album with David Lee Myers (aka. Arcane Device) called Tesla at Coney Island. In 2013, Oppedisano contributed a composition for the $100 Guitar Project (Various Artists: Bridge Records, Inc.) and in 2012, a composition for the guitar compilation, Axe (Various Artists: Spectropol Records). In 2012, his music was featured in a short film by Don Cato called "Dead Man Rides Subway" and was premiered at the Queens World Film Festival as part of the Subway Film Series.
Television appearances by Oppedisano include the Discovery Channel and CUNY TV. He has had compositions programmed on WNYC "New Sounds," WFMU, BBC Radio 6, CBC Radio 2 and various other internet radio stations. Oppedisano has also performed live on WOR710 in New York City, Vin Scelsa's "Idiot's Delight" and done radio interviews for Kalvos and Damian's New Music Bazaar.
Oppedisano's music have been reviewed by a variety of publications and he has done online interviews for online music sites such as Tokafi and Contemporary Guitars Blog. He was also profiled in a book of distinguished guitarists: State of the Axe: Guitar Masters in Photographs and Words by renowned photographer, Ralph Gibson. (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 2008).
In addition to his electroacoustic music, Oppedisano has had works performed by the Fireworks Ensemble, Glass Farm Ensemble, Morris Lang and The Brooklyn College Percussion Ensemble, The Zyryab Guitar Quartet of Portugal, and distinguished guitarists; Oren Fader and Kevin R. Gallagher. He has recorded for Capstone Records (Vox Novus 2003 60×60 project) and performed the music of Glenn Branca. Oppedisano is also featured with Thomas Buckner on an electroacoustic composition titled, "Hoodlum Priest" by Noah Creshevsky (Hyperrealism, Mutable Music, 2003). Oppedisano also served as editor and producer for First Flight, a solo classical guitar disc by the prolific New York City based guitarist, Oren Fader.
Oppedisano is a native of Brooklyn, New York and currently resides in Queens, New York. He holds a BA in Music Composition from the Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music and an MA in Music Composition from the Queens College Aaron Copland School of Music. Oppedisano's music is all published through his company, Out Your Ear (ASCAP).
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PSP arrests fugitive wanted for drug overdose resulting in death
The Pennsylvania State Police, in collaboration with Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett's office, have arrested Ryan Keith Saline, 32, 10584 Treasure Lake Rd., DuBois, regarding a drug overdose that resulted in the death of a Brookville man on Aug. 30, 2017.
A 911 call by the victim's sister prompted a state police investigation, as Jefferson County Deputy Corner Carl Abrahamson pronounced the victim deceased as a result of a suspected drug overdose.
Investigation revealed that the victim, Michael Guy Sarvey, 29, allegedly traveled to the actor's residence in Treasure Lake on the aforementioned date and purchased heroin labeled "ROLEX." The victim then traveled to his residence along Route 322 in Rose Township, Jefferson County, and ingested the substance, resulting in his death.
An autopsy provided the pathologist's opinion that the victim died as a result of fentanyl toxicity. After further investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police were able to locate the source of the heroin that caused the overdose death.
Saline has been charged with drug delivery resulting in death, drug possession, two counts of drug delivery, criminal use of a communication facility, involuntary manslaughter and recklessly endangering another person.


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Looks like Madonna is adding to her entourage of kids. Madonna had previously denied that she was adopting more kids last month when she was in Malawi. But it seems Madonna has adopted twin girls from malawi. Here is what The Daily Mail is reporting:
Malawi's High Court has given the go ahead for Madonna to adopt twin girls, bringing the total of children she has taken in from the impoverished African country to four.
The US singer's previous adoptions stirred anger among some Malawians who accused the government of allowing the pop star to skirt laws that ban non-residents from adopting children.
Madonna had denied reports that she wanted to adopt again after she visited Malawi last month, at the time saying her trip was for her charity work, but it has transpired she was seeking to take in Esther and Stella Mwale, as exclusively revealed by MailOnline.
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A PBS staffer was "clearly wrong" to try to stop a reporter from photographing hotel security detain a protester at PBS' annual meeting last week, PBS Ombudsman Michael Getler writes. PBS distributes news programs, and "many people understandably view it as a news and public affairs network, and so PBS needs to continue doing that and not get in the way of reporters or photographers covering news," he writes.
Dru Sefton, who reported on PBS' interference for Current, tells Getler the staffer (whose identity Getler says he doesn't know) "was frantically trying to contact Anne Bentley [PBS vice-president for communications] on her phone." Sefton continues:
She was basically stating loudly over and over, STOP TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE PHOTOS. STOP TAKING PHOTOS, things of that sort. And she was placing herself between me and the protester and security guard—I'd step to the right, she'd step in front of me. To the left, ditto. She also held up her notebook or clipboard at one point. I also couldn't hear what the guard was saying to the protester because this staffer kept loudly telling me to stop taking pictures. I tried shooting around her but it was basically impossible.
Bentley told Poynter at the time that the incident was "extremely unfortunate" and "It is our understanding that it is being handled by the hotel in accordance with their standard policy and procedures." Bentley told Getler, "Our procedure is for communications staff to manage interactions with reporters. One of our conference services staff had asked that Current wait until a PR staff member could arrive."
That's "like telling someone not to take pictures of an airplane crashing until the company PR person arrives," Getler writes.


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After a slowdown in the past year, global VC fintech funding recovered, and in fact, set a quarterly record in Q2 2017, according to new data from CB Insights. Global VC fintech funding hit $5.2 billion in Q2, up 86% from $2.8 billion in Q1.
This spike was largely down to 18 mega-rounds — those over $50 million — in the past three months. The number of deals rose just 2% in Q2, from 245 to 251, compared with a jump of 13% last quarter.
Here are the report's main findings:
- US fintech funding boomed, but deal numbers dropped. US fintechs raised $1.9 billion in Q2, up 58% from $1.2 billion in Q1. However, Q2 saw just 96 deals, down 6% from 102 deals last quarter, with the funding spike attributable to 12 mega-rounds, including to insurtech Clover Health ($130 million, Series D), trading platform Robinhood ($110 million, Series C), and automated investment fintech Addepar ($140 million, Series D). That most of these rounds were mid- or late-stage suggests these particular companies are effectively demonstrating their products' value to investors.
- European fintech saw a decline in both funding and deal numbers. European fintechs raised $498 million in Q2, down 29% from $700 million last quarter, while deal count in the region dropped 28% from 78 to 56. German fintech Kreditech bucked the downward trend with a $120 million mega-round. This general attrition is likely down to investors being spooked by the political upheaval that's afflicted Europe over the past few months, including Brexit uncertainty and contentious EU elections.
- Asian fintech maintained its funding boom on all fronts. Asian fintechs raised $2.7 billion this quarter, a 238% increase from $800 million in Q1, as deal numbers hit 67, up 56% from 43 deals in Q1. It's worth noting, however, that a whopping $1.4 billion of total Q2 funding came from SoftBank's investment in One97 Communications, which owns Indian payments fintech Paytm. That means the funding spike was somewhat inflated by this unusually large mega-round.
The rise of mega-rounds among later-stage fintechs doesn't bode well for the fintech industry as a whole. Although global fintech funding saw a huge boost this quarter, this jump was decidedly driven by raises among more mature fintechs. Significantly, overall funding to early stage fintechs declined over the same period, hitting a five-quarter low. This means that, while the new figures are certainly good news for a select few older fintechs, it remains to be seen whether the fintech industry as a whole will benefit. Arguably, to preserve the health of the global fintech industry, we will need to see support for the youngest companies pick up again, to encourage continued innovation and dynamism.
Sarah Kocianski, senior research analyst for BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, has compiled a detailed report on fintech profitability that:
- Explains why the profitability question is increasingly being raised.
- Outlines why fintechs in different segments are failing to turn a profit.
- Gives examples of just how large some fintechs' losses are.
- Explores how fintechs are striving to solve the profitability problem.
- Outlines vital considerations for fintechs and their investors.
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