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kyle 40 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) This tutorial will outline how to create a membership system that requires account activation via email. If you have a decent understanding of ProcessWire it isn't difficult at all! Create additional fields By default ProcessWire has a name, email, and password field for the user template. To allow for account activation we will have to add a couple more fields. Create the following fields and add them to the systems default user template. You can make ProcessWire show the system templates by going to setup -> templates -> toggle the filter tab -> show system templates -> yes. user_real_name user_activation Okay great, now that you have added the two additional fields to the user template we can start to code the registration form. I am not going to spend a lot of time on this part, because there is a tutorial that describes creating forms via the API. Create the registration form Once you have followed the tutorial on creating forms, you will have to add a couple of sections to your new form! <?php include("./functions.php"); require("/phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php"); $out = ""; $errors = ""; //create form //full name field //email field //username field //password field //submit button //form submitted if($input->post->submit) { $form->processInput($input->post); //instantiate variables taking in the form data $full_name = $form->get("full-name")->value; .... /* * Create the activation code * You can add a random string onto the * the username variable to keep people * from cracking the hash * ex $activation = md5($username."processwire"); */ $activation = md5($username); $activation_code = $config->httpHost."/activation/?user=".$username."&hash=".$activation; //check for errors if($form->getErrors() || username_validation($username) == 0) { $out .= $form->render(); //process errors /* * this checks to makesure that no one has the username * I have a functions file that I import to the pages I * need it on */ if(strlen($username) != 0){ if(username_validation($username) == 0) { $username->error = " "; $errors .= "Sorry that username is already taken!"; } } } //the registration was successful else { $out = "Thank you for registering!

"; $out .= "An email has just been sent to " . $email . " with the url to activate your account"; /* * In this example I am using phpmailer to send the email * I prefer this, but you can also use the mail() function */ $mail = new PHPMailer(); $mail->IsHTML(true); $mail->From = "email@example.com"; $mail->FromName = "Register @ Your Site"; $mail->AddAddress($email); $mail->AddReplyTo("email@example.com","Register @ Your Site"); $mail->Subject = "Registration"; $mail->Body = " Hi " . $full_name. ",
" . "Thanks for registering at Your Site. To activate your email address click the link below!

" . "Activation Link: ".$activation_code.""; $mail->send(); //create the new user $new_user = new User(); $new_user->of(false); $new_user->name = $username; $new_user->email = $email; $new_user->pass = $password; $new_user->addRole("guest"); $new_user->user_full_name = $full_name; $new_user->user_activation = $activation; $new_user->save(); $new_user->of(true); } } //form not submitted else { $out .= $form->render(); } ?>
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<?php echo $errors; ?>
 <?php echo $out; ?> Okay so that outlines the entire form. Let me get into the important parts. Checking for a unique username /* * check if username exists * return 1 username is valid * return 0 username is taken */ function username_validation($username) { $valid = 1; $check = wire("users")->get($username); if ($check->id) { $valid = 0; } return $valid; } We don't want to try and add a username if the username is already taken, so we need to make sure to validate it. If this returns 0 you should output that the username is already taken, and the user needs to choose a different one. Generating an activation code /* * Create the activation code */ $activation = md5($username); $activation_code = $config->httpHost."/activation/?user=".$username."&hash=".$activation; This generates an activation code. It does so by encrypting the username variable and then combines the username and activation code into a url for a user to visit. Now we have to process the activation code. As the teppo recommended, it is a good idea to add an extra string onto the $username when encrypting it with md5. If you don't do this, people may crack it and allow for mass signups. $activation = md5($username."Cech4tHe"); Activate the user <?php include("./head.inc"); include("./functions.php"); /* * this will pull the username and * activation code from the url * it is extremely important to * clean the string */ $activate_username = $sanitizer->text($_GET['user']); $activate_hash = $sanitizer->text($_GET['hash']); if(wire("users")->get($activate_username)->id) { if(strcmp(wire("users")->get($activate_username)->user_activation, $activate_hash) == 0 || wire("users")->get($activate_username)->user_activation == 0) { echo "Your account has been activated!

"; $activate_user = wire("users")->get($activate_username); $activate_user->of(false); $activate_user->user_activation = "0"; $activate_user->save(); } else { echo "There was an error activating your account! Please contact us!

"; } } else { echo "Sorry, but that we couldn't find your account in our database!

"; } include("./foot.inc"); This pulls the username and activation hash from the url. It then goes into the database and looks for the user. Once it finds the user, it get's the user_activation hash and compares it to the one in the URL. If it matches, it activates the user by setting user_activation to zero. Clean the url You can user the built in $sanitizer->text() method to clean the url. This will keep people from inserting special characters that can break the page. Keeping unactivated users out You aren't done yet! Now you will have to choose which areas you want to restrict to activated users only. An activated user's user_activation field will now equal zero. So if you want to restrict a section check to make sure it is zero...... if($user->user_activation != 0) { echo "Sorry, but you need to activate your account!"; } else { // activated users } Edited July 17, 2013 by kyle 25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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One of my lifelong friends has thrown me a surprise party, not once, not twice, but three times over the years. (You would think I would have wised up after party #2, but she's a great actress.) Nevertheless, I always love a good surprise. And, according to science, I am not alone.
Tania Luna and Leeann Renninger, authors of the book Surprise: Embrace the Unpredictable and Engineer the Unexpected, explain what happens to the human brain when surprised. "Surprise is… one of the seven basic emotions that influences our lives. What makes it special, though, is that, unlike the others like happiness and sadness, surprise enhances our other emotions so they become more memorable."
And, one of the best surprises I've enjoyed recently is a Surprise Box from Apollo Box!
I've long been a fan of Apollo Box's unique jewelry, gadgets and funky gifts, from dorm décor, to luxe bath essentials. There are literally hundreds of choices. But, I'd never received a Surprise Box.
The Jewelry Surprise Box is such a fun gift idea. And, with high school and college graduations just around the corner, this is the perfect time to try one out.
The process is simple. You pick one of four different subscription plans and one of two types of Surprise Boxes (general or jewelry). There's a mystery box for every budget including:
- $30/month for product(s) up to $50 value
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Then, you fill out a quick survey where you share your preferences. Apollo Box curates a Surprise Box for you based on your specific wants and needs, which is delivered right to your doorstep. It's like Christmas!
My personal box included two pieces I absolutely love, plus an amazing free gift.
The Solar System Bracelet is a piece I'd actually already seen and saved on Pinterest a few months ago. I love the unique design, with gemstone planets and goldtone star charms. This piece adds some visual punch when paired with solid colored gemstone power bracelets. And, the whimsy of it makes me smile.
I also received the lovely floral bangle which is perfect for spring and summer. Its sweet design looks beautiful with floaty sundresses, straw hats and sandals. Although I personally wear it with both work and weekend wear, it also would make a much appreciated bridesmaid gift for warm weather or destination weddings!
Finally, my free gift was the biggest surprise of all. The travel jewelry box is a smart way to stay organized and keep my favorite pieces safe. This box only looks tiny (It's a little like the Tardis for any Dr. Who fans.) Inside, it's got space enough to house quite a collection of earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets. And, it will ensure that your necklaces won't get tangled or earrings lost while on holiday.
Ready to sign up for a Subscription Box at Apollo Box? Here's another surprise – a 15% off coupon. Simply click here and use SSWBOX15 at checkout!
Not only is shopping at Apollo Box easy, it's like a treasure hunt – you simply never know exactly what you are going to find. But, I guarantee, you won't soon find it anywhere else.
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DISCLAIMER: No financial compensation was received in exchange for this Surprise Box by Apollo Box post. I did however, receive product samples of the items mentioned above in order to fully test the products and provide an honest evaluation. I only recommend products or services that I believe will be beneficial for my readers.

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I have always been fascinated by two things in my life, one is history, the other is jewelry. So, to me, the history of jewelry is something other-worldly…
Category Archives: gold
Do you know the "Jewel of Kings?"
Do you know the "Jewel of Kings?"
For ages, the Emerald has symbolized royalty along with eloquence, wit, and foresight.
The Jewel of Kings is also the birthstone for May.
In ancient times emeralds were considered sacred symbols of fertility and immortality. The emerald was mined in Egypt as early as 330 BC, but some estimate that the oldest emeralds are 2.97 billion years old.
Legend says Cleopatra, perhaps
Discovering Enamel
A powdered glassy substance colored by metal oxides, which is melted onto a metallic surface aided by alkaline FLUX. (read: a flowing or flow)Enamel was in use by the second millennium BCE on gold and silver, and later also on copper.
Exploring Jewelry Definitions – Assay
A chemical spot test that can help identify the approximate composition of a gold or silver alloy.
Celebrating in December?
December is a month with lots going on so I guess that's why it has three different birthstones 🙂 Let's start with Blue Zircon Zircon is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. Its chemical name is zirconium. Zircon forms in silicate melts with large proportions of high field strength incompatible elements. For example, hafniumContinue reading "Celebrating in December?"
From GIA: Colored Gemstone Value Factors
Value Factors, Design, and Cut Quality of Colored Gemstones (Non-Diamond)
Understanding Gold
Understanding Gold, karats, jewelry, platinum, silver, goldsmith, jewelry manufacturing
For November babies…
There's a couple of months in the year that have more-than-one options for a birthstone. November happens to have Citrine and yellow Topaz. According to GIA Both November birthstones are known to have calming energies while bringing fortune and warmth to the wearer. Today, we will focus on Topaz. Most topaz and citrine birthstones areContinue reading "For November babies…"
November equals Topaz & Citrine
Topaz: Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine. Topaz crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, and its crystals are mostly prismatic terminated by pyramidal and other faces. It is one of the hardest naturally occurring minerals and is the hardest of any silicate (i.e., silicon-based) mineral. This hardness combined with its usual transparency andContinue reading "November equals Topaz & Citrine"
Anniversary Gifts by Year List
Here is a list of anniversary gifts by year. This is considered the modern U.S. list. Year Modern (U.S.) 1st Clock 2nd China 3rd Crystal, glass 4th Appliances (electrical) 5th Silverware 6th Wood objects 7th Desk sets/pen and pencil sets 8th Linens, lace 9th Leather Goods 10th Diamond jewelry 11th Fashion jewelry, accessories 12th Pearls,Continue reading "Anniversary Gifts by Year List"


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BIOSTABLE Science & Engineering
Simplifying and Standardizing Aortic Valve Repair
BioStable Science & Engineering is a cardiovascular device company focused on developing and commercializing proprietary valve repair technologies that provide an alternative to valve replacement for patients with aortic valve disease.
Read more about our company, management and mission.
Aortic Valve Disease
"Aortic valve insufficiency is the most common valvular heart disease, affecting more than 2.5 million adults world-wide."[Read more]
HAART Aortic Valve Repair Technologies
Resize the aortic valve annulus to reduce dilatation,
Reshape the aortic valve to restore more normal, three-dimensional coaptation geometry,
Stabilize the aortic valve to reduce the risk of recurrent annular dilatation.
HAART 300 Aortic Annuloplasty Device
The HAART 300 Aortic Annuloplasty Device was designed from mathematical reconstructions of high resolution, computed tomographic angiogram (CTA) images of normal aortic valves.
HAART 200 Aortic Annuloplasty Device
The HAART 200 Aortic Annuloplasty Device has been designed specifically for use during the repair of bicuspid aortic valves.
(The HAART 200 Aortic Annuloplasty Device is not available for sale outside of the U.S.)
Standard Annuloplasty Technique
Correct device sizing is determined from leaflet free-edge lengths to restore appropriate annular dimensions and commissure positioning for the patient's individual leaflet anatomy.
News and Events
Resource — Aortic valve repair for tri-leaflet aortic insufficiency associated with asymmetric aortic root aneurysms – Article from Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery … Stavridis GT, Downey RS, Gerdisch MW, Hughes GC, Jasinski MJ, Rankin JS, Mazzitelli D, Aicher D, Fischlein T, Choi YH, Weber A, Friedrich I, Glauber M, Pfeiffer S, Miceli A, Si MS, Klokocovnik T, Wei LM, Deja MA, Badhwar V. Aortic valve repair for tri-leaflet aortic insufficiency associated with asymmetric aortic root aneurysms. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2019;8(3):426-429. doi: 10.21037/acs.2019.04.10 … [Read more]
Article — Apr 12, 2019 (article from the Daily Journal) Heart valve surgeon providing patients with innovative options – Article by Ryan Trares, reporter for the Daily Journal. … Pagano was the patient of Dr. Marc Gerdisch, chief of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery and co-director of the Heart Valve Center at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. Through Gerdisch's leadership, the heart center has become one of the most innovative in the world, proving to be on the forefront of new ways to repair damaged heart valves to ensure patients have longer and healthier lives … [Read more]
Article — Apr 3, 2019 (article from HeartValveSurgery.com) Breakthrough Innovation: The HAART Aortic Annuloplasty Device Cleared by the FDA – Article by Adam Pick, founder of HeartValveSurgery.com. … The HAART Aortic Annuloplasty Device received clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This is a very important development for patients who are searching for a potential long-term fix for their leaking aortic valves. The great news is that the early operative results using the HAART device have supported a global trend toward aortic valve repair … [Read more]
Video — Columbia, SC – March, 2019 (video from WIS-TV) A New Tool to Treat Aortic Valve Disease is a 'Game Changer' – First surgery in South Carolina to use FDA approved HAART 300 Aortic Annuloplasty Device … A Midlands man undergoes aortic valve repair utilizing a new surgical option, the HAART 300. Dr. Ryan Burke is the first physician in South Carolina to utilize this new technology that simplifies and standardizes the aortic valve repair operation. [Read more]
Article — Feb 11, 2019 (article from CardioVascular News Issue 52 – Feb 2019) Early results for HAART 200 and HAART 300 Aortic Annuloplasty Devices are encouraging – The Duke Children's Pediatric & Congenital Heart Center (Duke University Medical Center, Durham, USA) treats the entire spectrum of patients with complex congenital heart disease. In this article, Cardiovascular News focuses on how the centre manages patients with congenital aortic valve disease—specifically, their use of the HAART 200 and HAART 300 (both BioStable) internal aortic valve annuloplasty rings." … [Read more]
Video — San Antonio, TX – July 12, 2018 (video from KENS-TV) Brand new heart surgery saves San Antonio teen's life – First surgery in Texas to receive FDA approved HAART 300 Aortic Annuloplasty Device … A 15-year-old San Antonio boy who has a heart defect is getting a second chance at life thanks to a brand new procedure he was the first to receive. [Read more]
Article — Chicago, IL – March 29, 2018 (article from Northwestern Medicine) Northwestern Memorial Hospital Surgeon First in Illinois to Repair Aortic Valve with Novel Ring – HAART 300 Aortic Annuloplasty Device Duplicates the Heart's Anatomy … "Repairing a valve is always better than replacing a valve, and until now we have never had an aortic annuloplasty device for repair," said Dr. Malaisrie, who is also an associate professor of surgery – cardiac surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. "There's a bright future for aortic valve repair, and this device provides another opportunity for us to do so with better and longer-lasting repairs." … [Read more]
Press Release — Austin, TX – Feb 25, 2020 — BioStable Science & Engineering Announces Initial Closing of Series C Equity Round
Lead investors Rex Health Ventures and Orlando Health Ventures were joined by Longmeadow Health Care Partners, Santé Health Ventures, Solas BioVentures, and other prior investors … [Read more]
Press Release — Austin, TX – May 3, 2019 — BioStable Science & Engineering Surpasses 500 Patients Treated Worldwide with the HAART Devices
BioStable Science & Engineering, a medical technology company focused on products for aortic valve repair for the treatment of aortic insufficiency, today announced that over 500 patients worldwide … [Read more]
Press Release — Austin, TX – Sept 26, 2017 — BioStable Science & Engineering announces the First Commercial Use of the HAART 200 Aortic Annuloplasty Device
The first commercial use of the HAART 200 Aortic Annuloplasty Device in the U.S. by doctors at the West Virginia University (WVU) Heart and Vascular Institute in Morgantown, West Virginia … [Read more]


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Another New Project
So, for my friend Tina's birthday, I decided to break out my Anna Maria Horner Good Folks and Kona white and start making some word blocks. I'm not completely clear with where this quilt is heading--more words? crazy sampler? paper pieced pictorial blocks? either way, these blocks fit her style and I look forward to what ideas come next.
5 comments:
- Tara said...
Love them! Carmen from april's retreat just had her baby on Friday! We made her a quilt and I pieced an "E" for Emma. Felt good to be using those skills! Having another retreat at the inn in November with Amanda if you wanna come!!
- August 8, 2011 at 9:59 PM
- Amanda Jean said...
These are FUN! I've been trying to find time to make words, but haven't taken the plunge yet.
I'm in the same WIP boat. At least I know I've got some good company! :)
- August 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM
- audreypawdrey said...
Love these! I need to try words next.:)
- August 9, 2011 at 8:10 AM
- Nicole said...
Ooh! Words and fiber! I love your letters, and the colors on a white background. Your move toward text makes me think of the most recent tapestries my friend Sarah is weaving; if you go to http://www.sarah-swett.com/ and click on "Slow Literature," the top row of photos shows the story she's writing with wool.
- August 9, 2011 at 9:36 AM
- melissa said...
you are incorrigible.
but completely and amazingly talented!!
- August 15, 2011 at 5:17 PM


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BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) - Mid-market retailers face pressure to compete on both price and quality as they battle an expansion of discount chains that is powering ahead as recession-era shopping habits become entrenched in post-crisis Europe.
The enduring appeal of a bargain has been highlighted by the success of budget fashion chain Primark, and the imminent London listings of fast-growing discounter B&M and Poundland, Europe's largest single-price retailer.
"We're very good in austere times, but we're even better in good times," said Jim McCarthy, CEO of Poundland, which says nearly a quarter of its 4.5 million weekly customers now come from the more affluent part of the population.
No-frills grocers like Germany's Aldi ALDIEI.UL and Lidl LIDUK.UL, and Spanish chain Dia (DIDA.MC) are flourishing even as the consumer mood recovers in Europe, hurting the continent's top players like Tesco (TSCO.L) and Carrefour (CARR.PA).
Tesco, which has long sought to avoid a price war with the discounters in Britain, announced 200 million pounds of new price cuts on Tuesday, although analysts questioned whether that would stem a fall in market share.
Tesco's shares, which fell 4.3 percent by 1131 GMT as analysts downgraded the company after its strategy update, trade at 11 times forward earnings, a discount to Carrefour on 17 times, which started earlier to address its decline in France.
"Tesco is where Carrefour was in 2005, losing ground to distinct retailers, not addressing the problem," said Bernstein analyst Bruno Monteyne.
Dia, the world's third-largest discount grocer after privately-owned Aldi and Lidl, trades on 17.7 times forward earnings, while Primark-owner Associated British Foods (ABF.L) is on 27.9 times, compared with a fashion average of 17 times.
In France, discounters have been losing market share since 2009 as hypermarkets have axed prices, cutting them by an average of 1.4 percent in 2013, Nielsen data shows, while discounter prices rose by an average of 0.7 percent.
Discounters in France saw a slight net fall in selling space in 2013 for the first time in 15 years and data from Kantar Worldpanel showed their market share slipped to 12.2 percent from a 2009 peak of 14.9 percent.
In a sign the cut-throat trend is set to continue, four big European supermarket chains with combined turnover of about 88 billion euros (71 billion pounds) set up a purchasing alliance this month to drive down prices from suppliers.
"Consumers are feeling better in Europe, the economic forecasts are on the uptick, but unemployment is still really high," said Chris O'Leary, head of the international division of U.S. packaged foods group General Mills (GIS.N).
He said brands no longer saw discounters as "evil" and were selling more products there: "I don't anticipate a wholesale shift back. Those formats will continue to grow, similar to the way Wal-Mart grew, or the way dollar stores are growing."
Asda, Wal-Mart's (WMT.N) British arm, has pledged to spend more than 1 billion pounds on price cuts over the next five years and has abandoned vouchers to focus more on price, arguing that shoppers are tired of complex promotional deals.
Price competition also looks set to remain fierce in fashion as Primark encroaches further on the home territory of the world's largest fashion retailer, Spain's Inditex (ITX.MC), which is responding by reworking its lowest cost brand, Lefties.
Primark, which has already opened 39 stores in Spain and plans more, expects shoppers to remain loyal even as the unemployment-plagued economy starts to recover. It has seen like-for-sales there up over 10 percent so far this year.
"Primark welcomes an improving economy. We think we'll do well in it," John Bason, finance director of Primark owner Associated British Foods, told Reuters.
Primark's glitzy new stores are forcing rivals like H&M to invest in their own shops at the same time as cutting prices.
Aldi and Lidl have also cemented their appeal by investing in smarter stores and advertising and selling more branded and premium goods, with Aldi usurping Waitrose as Britain's "best supermarket", according to consumer group Which.
More than half of British consumers believe food sold in discount stores is of at least the same quality as that stocked in supermarkets, according to a survey by market researchers Canadean Custom Solutions.
"The image of discounters in the UK has been completely revamped. Middle and upper class consumers are going there because of their confidence in the product, not because they can't afford to go elsewhere," said Canadean's Michael Hughes.
German supermarkets, run down by decades of fierce price competition with discounters that have taken more than 40 percent of the market, have clawed back some ground in recent years by offering more quality products and upgrading stores.
But Britain's main supermarkets like Tesco and Asda have struggled to use premium quality as a differentiator from the discounters as upmarket players Waitrose JLP.UL and Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) have already cornered that part of the market.
Bernstein's Monteyne says Tesco's turnaround plan is doomed as long as it sticks to a mid-market strategy and does not try to dominate on either price or quality: "The problem if you have a 'one size fits all' model is you can't be good at anything."
Dutch grocer Ahold AHLN.AS has had more success by offering better fresh food and more deli products at its Stop&Shop and Giant chains in the United States, helping it keep growing despite the rapid expansion of Wal-Mart.
That echoes the strategy adopted by Hennes & Mauritz (HMb.ST), the world's second-biggest clothing retailer that has expanded limited-edition designer collections and moved into sportswear to defend shrinking profit margins as Primark expands.
A survey conducted by Societe Generale showed H&M has raised prices of its premium wares in the last two years, even as it continues to trim prices of basics.
Additional reporting by Dominique Vidalon in Paris, Martinne Geller in Boca Raton and Philip Blenkinsop in Brussels; editing by Tom Pfeiffer


text: After being banned by Turkey's constitional court on Friday, 19 members of parliament from the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) have announced they are resigning their seats. Without the representation of their biggest party, Turkey's Kurdish population has lost faith in the democratic process and now, their only voice in the country's political system. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from the southeastern city of Diyarkabir where thousands of Kurds have been taking out their frustration on the streets. SOURCE: Al Jazeera Politics Asia


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"What we want to know," Walt said, "is whether, in your professional opinion, more soil or anything else is likely to come down and foul the water supply."
Nick shrugged. "All your water comes from this river. Correct?"
"Yeah. I told the Council I think we're fine but hey you're the college guy. I just live here." Walt jingled the keys in his pocket and the two men walked toward a storybook-perfect, ivy-fronted cottage. Dark purple Alyssum gave modesty to leggy heirloom roses. A dainty breeze whispered among the rose leaves then moved up to the blooms seeking gossip and spreading a scent like Grandma's talc. Purple-faced pansies edged the path up to and around the east and west sides of the building. Anticipating a princess singing with blue birds or a septet of miners to greet him in the back garden, Nick was even more surprised to instead see and hear…nothing. No fairy tale creatures. No heirloom roses. No pansies. No ground.
"Great cats!" Nick said. At Walt's gesture, he moved slowly forward. "I can see where someone reinforced the portion of the foundation still on solid ground but the rest of this is astounding."
Walt walked to the edge of the drop-off and Nick joined him. "Well?" Walt said.
Nick reached down, pinched a bit of soil between his fingers, rolled it around in his mouth, spat, and rubbed his hands on his pants legs. Past the precariously hanging cottage, he saw the river chuckling over gently rounded rocks. "Before I give you my answer," Nick said, "I've got a question or two for you."
"What happened."
"In a word, yes. Here is soil loss that is not the result of a normal slowly occurring erosion process. This was fast, strong, and extremely localized. It had to be and it couldn't be that river."
"Actually, it could be and it was."
"How? Like you said I'm the college guy. I've been on lots of jobs and I've never seen anything like this. This did not occur naturally."
"Um, no. To be real honest it happened supernaturally."
Nick ran his tongue over his teeth and spat again. "Look, you called me out here to tell you if anything's going to happen to the river. Part of how I figure out if something's going to happen again is to figure out what happened in the first place. Well, this beats the heck out of me. So if you want an answer, you're going to have to tell me what happened. I mean, first off who lives here. Except for this back part it looks like Snow White."
Walt jingled his keys. "He was a priest."
"A Catholic priest?"
"Uh, no."
"Okay. He was a not Catholic priest and?"
"He was supposed to train young women in some rituals. But not like Catechism."
"Are you telling me some girl's father got upset at the priest and did this? Because I don't see how he could."
"It wasn't someone's father. I told you before. When you said it wasn't a natural event. And you were right. It was supernatural or paranormal or whatever you want to call it."
"And you know that how?"
"Because I was here in the town when it happened. I live here. I grew up here. I know everybody. The man who lived here."
"The priest?"
"Yes. So I'm telling you again this wasn't an act of God and it wasn't someone's father."
"It was?"
Walt breathed in, looked at the dirt, the pansies, the front of the house where his truck stood, breathed out. He rubbed his upper arms with opposite hands, breathed in and out again. He tasted his morning coffee on his breath and wished he had more. "It was a warning," he said.
"It was a warning. The river spirit did it as a warning."
"A warning to whom?"
"You believe it was a warning?"
"A warning to whom?"
"To whoever did the training. After the priest. It was already too late to do him any good so it was meant for whoever did the job after him."
"What do you mean 'too late' for him?"
"Because he'd already fallen in love with her. He'd already married her maybe. Probably not then but it didn't really matter because as soon as he fell in love with her it was over. She was never going to be any good after that. She should have come to him earlier, when she was younger. But she was sick so she wouldn't have been okay. Then she got well but she was too old. Not too old but dangerous. Do you see what I'm saying?"
"Wait a minute. Are you talking about human sacrifice?"
"In a word, yes."
"And this priest was supposed to kill a girl and he didn't do it and the river spirit destroyed the bank that supported half his house?"
"No. He wasn't supposed to kill her," Walt said. He licked a bit of maple bar glaze from his bottom lip. "But he wasn't supposed to fall in love with her either because she could never get married. She was going to be married to the river. See?"
Nick looked up at a pine bough and whistled through his teeth. "But she wasn't going to die?"
"Well, yes eventually."
"But you just said-"
"Look," Walt said, "have you ever read the Bible?"
"Yeah, it says 'Thou shalt not kill'."
"No. After that. In Judges. After Joshua and before Ruth. The story of when there weren't any kings and the man dedicates his daughter to God and people always interpret it that he killed her? But he didn't."
"No. He said she'd never marry or have a child because what he intended was for her to be married to God. She'd take care of sacred places and tidy up. This is the same thing."
"Only it's the river?"
"Only it's the river. Except this girl was too old and that made her dangerous. Instead of being married to the river she ended up being married to the priest."
"Or something. It doesn't matter. As soon as he fell in love with her, it was over. She was never going to be happy married to the river. They drank coffee. He smiled at her. They ate lamb chops and mint jelly and tiny potatoes. They read. And duty and honor and tradition are not going to win out over coffee and mint jelly and smiling and potatoes."
"So the river threatened him."
"No. Once she was lost, she was lost. This wasn't about getting back someone who didn't want to be married to the river. As I said, this was a warning to whoever took on the job after the priest." Walt shrugged. "Well?"
"Alright," Nick said. "Yes and no."
"Yes and no."
"No, if you can figure out how to get a backhoe up and down this bank and someone comes in and puts up a retaining wall and some cantilevers for the part of the house that's already hanging over then you won't have to worry about more soil or parts of the house coming down and landing in the river and fouling the water supply."
"And the yes?"
"Yes, you do have to worry about this happening again. Because we're not talking about just soil and water and walls here. We're also talking about the human element. Which is hard to engineer for."
"Of course. Huckleberry pie would get us talking."
Walt pulled out his keys, tossed and caught them, started walking back along the pansy-edged path. Nick picked up a rock, rolled it in his palms, and looked down the sheer at the river. Whistling again through his teeth, he put the rock in his pocket, turned, and followed Walt back to the trucks.
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Kaihui Nan, Feiyan Ma, Huiyuan Hou, William Freeman, Michael Sailor, Lingyun Cheng; PLGA capsulated porous silicon particles for sustained intravitreal delivery of daunorubicin. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2013;54(15):1070.
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Daunorubicin (DNR) is a FDA approved antiproliferation agent which has been used to treat proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). However its narrow therapeutic window and short vitreous half-life limit its intraocular application. We have shown that adsorption loading of DNR into porous silicon (pSi) particles can provide a 2-week release in rabbit vitreous. However, DNR release was still fast and caused retinal toxicity. In the current study we aimed to develop a better controlled vitreous release system using PLGA capsulizing DNR loaded pSi particles.
Fresh etched porous silicon film was sonicated to produce pSi microparticles. pSi particles were oxidized at 800 degree C. DNR was absorbed into the pSi particles by soaking 10 mg pSi in 300 µL of 5mg/mL DRN solution overnight at room temperature. The drug loading was quantitated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The DNR loaded pSi particles were divided into two groups: group 1 with PLGA (poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) coating and group 2 without. For PLGA coating, DRN loaded pSi particles were allocated into 10% PLGA dichloromethane solution and vortex for 20 min. The mixture was dispersed into 2% PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) aqueous solution for evaporation of dichloromethane. PLGA coated particles were characterized under a light microscopy for PLGA capsulation. The particles with or without PLGA were allocated each into three closed vial with 1.5 mL of DPBS and incubated under 37°C on a mini labroller. At designated time points, 1mL supernatant was collected and the same amount of DPBS was added back into the vial. DNR in the supernatant was quantitated using a fluorescence spectrophotometer.
The DNR loading into pSi particles was determined to be 32.99 µg/mg. Light microscopy showed 80% pSi particles were capsulated by PLGA and the non-capsulated pSi particles had a mean diagonal size of 75 µm (median 68.4 µm). DNR release from pSi without PLGA capsulation demonstrated a predicted peak concentration of 7200 ng/mL while only 1200 ng/mL for PLGA capsulated pSi. The DNR release profile from pSi particles was typical first-order kinetics while a sustained release mode was achieved through PLGA capsulation (Figure).
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*Craftsman kits are generally for more advanced modelers and require prep & painting.
These kits are not toys and are not for children under the age of 14.
Over 100 signs and posters for major brands dating from the 1940's to the present.3 sheets of very high quality. (Shown is smaller and of much less quality and color than actual.)
25+ quality color signage of circus and movie posters (and a few extras). Great for most scales of modeling.2 sheets of very high quality color posters. Shown is smaller and of less quality than actual.
Over 250 various signs and posters for businesses and movies plus much more!Mostly circa 1920's-1940's. Useful in most all scales of modeling.3 identical sheets of 90+ high quality printed signs (shown is smaller and of lower quality than actual).
Over 50 black & white mostly automobile and related posters & signsfrom the 1930 era.3 sheets of very high quality prints (shown is less quality than actual).
55+ assorted signage for lumber companies and related items in high quality black & white (typical of early 20th century signage).3 sheets in multi-scale dimensions, actual is large and much higher quality than illustrated here.
3 sheets (2 color, 1 b&w) for assorted signs and signage for variousbusiness and billboard displays. Prints are sharper and have deeper color than shown.High quality prints on thin paper for use in most all modeling scales!One example sheet of three...
80+ 1890's through 1910's signage for businesses in high quality black and white printing.Suitable for most scale modeling.3 sheets (duplicates) of high quality prints. (Shown is lower resolution and smaller than actual.)
24 colored and striped window awnings along with 75+ 2 color signs for businessesin 4 different colors for most modeling scales.4 sheets of very high quality prints (duplicates) in red, green, blue, and black colors.(Shown is smaller and of lower...
3 sheets of facing paper with raised brown inked in the familiar7th row locking pattern. (Actual sheet printing is much better than representative photo.
3 6 x 9" sheets of embossed/raised card stock depicting brown facing stone in very finedetail. Picture is highlighted to show detailing, actual is white on white
Very finely printed card stock with raised brown ink 'bricks' for 3 dimensional depth. Great for creating a realistic brick wall with little effort. 8.75 x 5.825" printed area. 3 sheets. (Actual sheet printing is much better than representative photo.)
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Winds for the spices, and stars for the gold,
Mary for sleep, and for lullaby music
Songs of a shepherd by Bethlehem fold.
Follow this link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yefnj5kvJTw
Turn the volume up, close your eyes and let King's College Choir transport you.
Straight in with my desk this week (bloomin' heck, THAT makes a change....) on which lies a pretend Cath Kidston fabric for a little girl's apron together with some contrasting green spotty for the apron strings. The faux CK fabric was £5.99 a metre, that's a bit better than £20 for the real McCoy. CK is such a rip off, makes me mad...... swiftly moving on :D


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This weekly event is co-hosted by
Lori @ All That Splatters
Ann @ Thibault's Table
Its Ann's turn this week,
so be sure to stop by her blog
to see what others are cooking.
For lunch recently, we had turkey sandwiches with lettuce, cheese & this cranberry-tangerine chutney. Yummo!
I discovered this unusual recipe on Cathy's delicious blog,
where she is always cooking up something yummy!
Be sure to check out her photo of it over cream cheese.
It is her mother's recipe & no wonder it has been passed down through the generations.
I look forward to serving it along with a Cuban pork recipe,
called "Pernil" for company this weekend.
We're keeping the big one for us!
The aroma when this is cooking is simply heavenly.
Cinnamon & allspice plus the curry...outstanding!
We're loving the little sandwich thins by Arnold's bakery.
They are just the right size for a light lunch, especially
the diabetic DH, who limits his carb intake.
(and his wife, who SHOULD!)
Here is Cathy's recipe, straight from her blog.
I hope she doesn't mind me copying it.
I did not see a copyright notice but I never
feel comfortable doing that without permission.
Cranberry Tangerine Chutney
- 3 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 large tart apple, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons candied ginger, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (don't skimp. Its an important ingredient)
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 2 cans mandarin orange slices, drained
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
This keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator and will easily form a seal if poured, very hot, into small decorative jelly jars.
Thanks for stopping by The Gazebo House today.
I hope you found something you like.
I'll let you know how the Pernil turns out.


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Thank you for the notes though!
Also the ind. (one of them is wrong).
How to explain actuarial exams to someone else...
9. if you failed, you can re-take the course FOREVER.
10. if you passed, its possible you are not going to remember the course FOREVER
Advice and Notes on Exam P/1
So I just passed P my first sitting ever!
Here's what I did:
1) College Probability Course
This course taught me 95% of the material on the test. The only major topic that wasn't covered was the section on risk management. I had to teach myself it which wasn't too difficult. If you don't have access to a probability class, I recommend buying a manual and doing some heavy calculus review.
2) Coaching Actuaries
I used Adapt, and it was instrumental in my success! I recommend it to everyone. In general, I took a practice exam one day and reviewed it the next. I cannot emphasize this next part enough. YOU MUST LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES! However long it takes, you must go through each problem (even the ones you got correct) and learn the most efficient way to solve it. If it takes you two or three days to review the exam, that's okay. You will score poorly at first and it will take longer to review. Persevere. Also, I would occasionally take the custom quizzes and focus on topics I was struggling with. This allows you to pinpoint your weak areas and master them!
3) The Infinite Actuary
Dave, the director of TIA, is a great instructor and on his site, he provides four free exams. These were the most similar tests I took to the real thing. Even the interface was spot on. During the final two weeks, I took these under strict "real exam" conditions (no phone, no snacks, no pausing, ...). Again, an excellent tool. Again again, REVIEW!!!
Notes that I used:
1) CA Formula Sheet
I printed out a copy and threw it in my backpack while I was taking the probability course at school. It helped me do the homework and get the A but more importantly I used...
2) *see attached files*
As you can probably figure out, the filled out copy is the answer key and the blank copy is the practice sheet. I printed out a poop ton at the beginning of the summer. Every day I filled it out as much as possible until I was consistently filling it out with 100% accuracy. For the discrete distributions, I would also take the time to remind myself what each distribution is trying to illustrate and what each parameter actually means.
3) Note cards
Unfortunately I can't virtually share these with you because these were another daily tool that I used. On these, I pretty much just put definitions and major concepts.
All in all, it took me about 2 months to prepare. *work, study, bed* on repeat until I got that magic piece of paper that starts off "Congratulations!" Discipline is key, but don't be afraid to take the weekend off and let your battery recharge. Work hard, study hard, and play hard. And best of luck!
Summary of Probability Distributions.doc
Blank Summary of Probability Distributions.doc
Notecards and Grids
I took Dave Revelles excellent online course at TIA to study for exam P. The following Dropbox link contains two sets of files that I developed during my studies.
The first file is a set of flashcard decks (file extension .apkg)
The second file is a directory containing a bunch of grids I used to physically reinforce details for many distributions and random formulae. These could, for example, be printed and completed. I personally used an iPad with Apple Pencil and PDF Expert.
Some notes:
The flashcard decks are in Anki format. Anki is software for flashcards. The Win/Mac/Linux version of Anki is available for free at https://apps.ankiweb.net. The mobile version is available via the Android/Apple app store. The Android version is free. The iOS version is $25. Everything can be synced between the PC and mobile platforms via Ankis free web server. Its a great software suite.
The notecard decks are organized following Daves course outline: P.A.1 - Fundamentals, P.A.2 - Conditionals, Sequences, and Bayes Theorem, ,P.B.4 - Transformations, P.C.5 - Order Statistics.
A few of the notecards have images of Venn diagrams. I have never shared an Anki deck. My hope is the images come along in the sharing.
The notecard contents and grids were written in LaTeX. Before cursing me personally for any sloppy code please keep in mind that I am a LaTeX novice.
For me, these notecards and grids were valuable complements to all of the problems and practice exams that are part of Daves excellent TIA exam P course. I hope you find value in them too.
I posted about this in another thread but I figured I'd add it here too. I created a video course for sale, but provide free formula sheets in full that you can download here: http://formulas.probabilityexam.com
Michael Mastroianni, ASA
Video Course for Exam 1/P: www.ProbabilityExam.com
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Flatwoods man dies in crash
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A Flatwoods man died Wednesday night in a single-vehicle crash on La. Highway 8 near Smith Lane in Vernon Parish, according to Louisiana State Police.
Gaylon Bolton, 62, was partially ejected in the crash of a 2007 Honda Accord he was driving east on La. 8 at a high rate of speed. The release says the car left the road, hit several trees and rolled onto its roof. Bolton was not wearing a seat belt, according to the release.
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As members of the Ottawa River Runners, we believe:
The code of conduct is presented as a set of basic guidelines and a few supplementary rules. The guidelines are a set of general conditions which are to be followed by all participants in ORR activities. The supplementary rules are strict, clearly defined rules which must not be violated under any circumstances. In the event the guidelines or rules are not followed, the section entitled "disciplinary procedures" outlines procedures to be followed. Acceptance and support by paddlers, coaches, support individuals, parents and volunteers will benefit everyone.
When the ORR racing team goes on trips, athletes are under the direction of the coaches and team support people. During the course of a trip, decisions have to be made, often in a very short time frame by the responsible adults based on their experience, which they feel are in the best interests of their paddlers. Athletes by participating, agree to accept these decisions even though they may be difficult to accept at the time. While all attempts are made to minimize risk, whitewater paddling has inherent risks of serious injury, hypothermia or drowning. For this reason, decisions by the coach or responsible adult to not run rapids or participate in events because of unsafe conditions must be clearly understood by the athletes.
The goal of the team is to perform at an optimum level. In order to achieve this, we require mutual respect and understanding between the individual athletes, coaches, managers, officials and group as a whole. Remember almost everyone you will interact with in the paddling and racing community is a volunteer. Failure to consider the effect of our actions on others can easily reduce the success of our paddlers.
Basic Guidelines
We will always wear a helmet and lifejacket in whitewater and have an approved rescue throwrope in the boat on river trips.
We should always strive to do our individual best in our sport.
WE should always demonstrate good sportmanship and show respect for other competitors and officials (esp. judges).
We must avoid interference with competitions or preparation of other athletes for competition.
We should always behave in a way which reflects favourably on our sport, our club, our sponsors, as well as our families and others who support us.
We should strive to be positive and supportive of others in our programs.
We should always help others who are in difficulty by rescuing paddlers, boats and paddles without putting ourselves at risk.
We should always strive to be on time for practices. Lateness shows disrespect for the coach and fellow athletes.
We should always offer to help with race and practice course preparation. Volunteers in charge appreciate this immensely.
We must work cooperatively at team meetings on the establishment of acceptable team guidelines and strive to observe these. Such guidelines may relate to quiet times, curfews, mealtimes, meeting times and practice times.
Supplementary Rules
All laws in effect in the team location must be observed. Such laws relate to amongst others:
Facility Etiquette
Athletes are expected to take the time to adjust slalom gates that are in the water, replace gates which are partially off the crosswires, fix wires and generally take care of the site as though it was home. This is an important safety issue. Garbage should be picked up and disposed of in the closest refuse bin. The boat storage containers should be kept neat and orderly. In the interest of all who have valuable equipment in them, they should be kept locked at all times. It is not acceptable to leave them unlocked while you are paddling. Replacing the locks and keys alone would cost more than $1000. Boat storage fees will be paid with the membership and boats will be identified by the owner and removed when the membership/storage fee has expired. The club will have the right to remove the boat within not less than two weeks after informing the boat owner if the boat owner does not inform the club of his intentions.
On the water, paddlers should not rest near the gates and should leave room for upstream and downstream passage through the gates. Always look upstream before attaining and downstream before descending. Paddlers attaining should yield to paddlers descending. Share the river. Avoid sections of the course already being used for coaching. Paddle defensively. Respect scheduled coaching time slots. In all cases, safety and common sense comes first.
Parent and Athlete Volunteer Involvement
The Ottawa River Runners was founded in the early 1970's by a group of likeminded paddlers and continues to operate entirely as a volunteer run cooperative. Aside from some coaches and instructors, there are no paid positions within the organization. The backbone of the club is volunteers. It is extremely important that the parents and athletes become actively involved in the activities of the club. Examples include race timing, first aid, judging and safety support, facility and equipment construction and maintenance and club administration. Coaching support such as timing and videotaping at practices and project fundraising are other notable areas of need. None of this happens by itself and if left to a few individuals, it may simply cease to function when athletes and their parents are most counting on it.
Staff and Volunteer Screening
All staff responsible for instruction and coaching of minors must submit a Police Record Check "for a job in the vulnerable sector". Volunteers who work directly with minors in an instructional or coaching capacity must also provide a Police Record Check. Forms can be downloaded from the Ottawa Police Services website. Cost is $15 for Ottawa residents and $52 for non-residents for paid staff positions. Volunteers are not charged. Please allow several weeks for processing. In addition, all staff must provide character references as part of their resumes.
Aside from our interview process and character references, staff are monitored and mentored by more senior staff. In addition, board members and / or program committee members review staffing on a regular basis. Parents are encouraged to observe as much as they wish to.
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We were walking through the Field Museum yesterday and every other exhibit heralded a remark from one of the boys on something they'd just read in Story of the World. "I just read about that!"
Justin had to stop walking near the jade exhibiti to explain to me the differences between the dynasties of China and how long each one was, etc... It took him over 10 minutes! I nearly cried.
When Evan finally got to see the Lions of Tsavo and explained to me why they were maneless, I smiled with pride.
We spent over 5 hours at the Field Museum and never even got to do my favorite sections on the Americas and Native Americans. THAT'S how long it takes for my kids to read every plaque, investigate every diorama, discuss every cool exhibit, and watch every interactive movie. I told the kids we'd have to go back again soon so that we could go through those sections. Justin remarked,
"Really? But I practically have the entire museum memorized!"
HA. If that truly were the case, I'd be sending him to college today. But it is somewhat true that he knows much of the museum's information. And THAT? That is why I love homeschooling. Having the chance to become familiar with the educational information at top-notch museum sounds like a pretty damn good way to learn, don't you think?
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- Call your number without knowing who they are calling.
- Send you a press release that has little or no relevance to your readers.
- Call and ask for an explanation of your site and its readers.
- Call to ask if you received their press release.
- Never ask what the site and its readers might actually want to read about.
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In Mercer Consultings annual Quality of Living Survey, Europe once again dominates the list of 215 countries around the world. The top city in Asia is Singapore, at no. 26. No cities from Africa or South America are in the top 30.
No. 1: Vienna, Austria
No. 2: Zurich, Switzerland
No. 3: Geneva, Switzerland
No. 4 (tie): Vancouver, Canada
No. 4 (tie): Auckland, New Zealand
No. 6: Dusseldorf, Germany
No. 7: Munich, Germany
No. 8: Frankfurt, Germany
No. 9: Bern, Switzerland
No. 10: Sydney, Australia
No. 11: Copenhagen, Denmark
No. 12: Wellington, New Zealand
No. 13: Amsterdam, Netherlands
No. 14: Brussels, Belgium
No. 15: Toronto, Canada
No. 16 (tie): Ottawa, Canada
No. 16 (tie): Berlin, Germany
No. 18: Melbourne, Australia
No. 19 : Luxembourg
No. 20: Stockholm, Sweden
No. 21: Perth, Australia
No. 22: Montreal, Canada
No. 23: Nuremberg, Germany
No. 24: Oslo, Norway
No. 25: Dublin, Ireland
No. 26 (tie): Singapore
No. 26 (tie): Calgary, Canada
No. 28: Hamburg, Germany
No. 29: Honolulu, U.S.
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New Moon April 07, 2016 –A Time Of Action
The new moon of April 7, 2016 11:24 UTC, is the closest new moon of the year. When you see the sun on April 7, think of the moon, too. It'll be between us and the sun – but not exactly between – crossing the sky with the sun throughout the day.
It is good time to commit to personal goals that express the positive energies. It's time to take action – try something new and innovative, and go at it with gusto and confidence; be assertive without being abrasive; take charge of our lives; start a brand new project; and discover our own personal courage.
A new moon symbolizes new beginnings when you look at old goals and set new ones. It is a good time to contemplate upon your life. The meaning of a new moon is the opportunity to start anew and refresh your dreams and desires. It is a time of magic!
- Did you set New Year's Resolutions that may need a little boost to them by now?
- Have any of your goals gone from bright to dim?
Now is the time to support them with the new moon energy and its significance and symbolism.
It is important to pull our energy inward, to be the brightest lights we can, to show the greatest love we can. We hope the light we shine will catch others alight. Mystical
To make this a sacred time use Four Items to honor the elements. Have with you a small bottle of sand for the element of earth, a feather for the element of air, a red candle for the element of fire, and a cup of water for the element of water.
On the evening of the New Moon fill a glass with pure clean water. Hold your filled glass and take a moment to stand before any sacred space that you have set up or is special to you and breathe into your center – that deep internal place that is the source of your intent and where all change is possible. Internalize the knowing that All Water is One Water, with the power to cleanse and purify, to wash away the dust of all that was. Know that water always seeks to flow and in so doing erodes away all the blocks and obstacles that hinder its progress.
Fill yourself with all the thoughts of change that help this world to be better in all ways. Bring up all the ways that you can help to foster and create that change, not only within but also in your daily life to the world around you. Allow those intentions and energy to flow into the water that you hold.
Add to its power by singing, drumming or raising energy in your own unique way. Allow your energy to infuse the remaining water within your glass while deeply knowing that all water is connected. Remember that all water is one water, and that the water of our bodies is the same as the sea and the rain and the river. The energy of water flows and returns to you like a great tide, the waves of true and undeniable change that begins with your own personal divine source.
Drink some of the water in your glass and allow the energy to infuse all parts of your inner self, knowing that you raising your vibration to a higher level. You can do this again on the next new moon.
Let this new moon be a fresh start in your life! It's never too late to start over again.
New Moon Blessings,
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Your Present
There's no time like the present. 😉 Where are you currently on your path?
Your Future
Where is your path leading you?
New Moon Energy
What energy is this New Moon bringing you?
What should you release?
What should you release going into this lunar cycle?
What should you embrace?
What energy should you work on bringing to you this cycle?
What Your Guides Want You to Know
Special advice from your guides. What do they want you to know right now?
Your Power Animal
What Spirit Animal is currently assisting you on your path and how can you best work with their energy.


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On most days I'll have at least one or two students sitting across from me with this pervasive problem. They've completed everything to apply, and they still need to pass the math placement test, or in the case of our nursing students the math placement test and the TEAS (Nursing Pre-Admission) test. You can see the frustration hang in clouds around them as they come to the common issue of mastering math before a deadline. Let us call these two students Sigma (∑) and Mu (µ).
"Do I really need to do this?" Mu asked with a
hopeful glance that I will say no. "Is there someone I can talk to" Sigma plaintively asked, looking to be absolved from the burden of dealing with math. Again I have to break the news that no, they must meet all established requirements. Math for most of the allied health and nursing programs is not something to be taken lightly. The placement test requirement is there to make sure a student is well equipped to deal with the mathematical concepts present in the different disciplines. As such it must be taken to heart that passing the test is not just meeting a requirement, but signaling that you are at least in part ready to tackle the challenge ahead.
Sigma stirs and says, "I've completed a degree….I don't need to take the placement test do I?" The short answer is always yes; all students are required to demonstrate that they are able to operate at the prescribed math level. Not all degrees require college-level math courses and as such a student may in fact still need to take a test. If a student has transferred college-level math to NOVA than a test is not required. For all others taking the math placement test is a must.
"Ok, I get it. I'm going to have to take the math placement test? What can I do now? I'm 'terrible' at math," grumbles Mu. At this point in the visit, the hope starts to drain out of a prospective student, swallowed up by the idea that this abstract assortment of esoteric knowledge will hold them back in their march forward.
Most students do not realize that they can prepare for the math placement test like any other test. They also do not understand that there exists a wealth of resources to get them up to speed in almost any topic imaginable and they're all for free. The cost to the student is the time and effort it takes to understand the material. (Easier said than done right?) Nothing comes easy, but at the end of the day, the question is how bad you want/need it. For some students, this will mean taking a developmental math course for a semester or two, and potentially missing a deadline. For others, it will involve setting aside other commitments to focus on the primary objective. Math does not need to be the end of the road, often it is just the beginning of it.
Take the time to look over the following links as you prepare to take a step towards your goal.
The first step is to review the Math Placement Test site on the NOVA website. It offers a wide variety of links that may assist you. For many students the practice test and review packet is sufficient.
Placement test information:
Review Packet:
Some students will wish to practice their math skills before taking the exam. Khan Academy is a free online school. Students typically find that practicing on this site at least an hour a day for a week or two gets them ready for the test.
Math Practice:
If you are not able to pass the required units that your program application requires, you will then be required to take a developmental math course. Developmental math is not a four letter word, but an opportunity for you to grow academically and better prepared to succeed in your program of choice.