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Macao Higher Education Overview
Macao only started to develop modern tertiary education some 30 years ago. Since there were only a few tertiary education institutions in the early days, the range of programmes and disciplines offered by these institutions were relatively limited. However, as the number of institutions increased, and society demanded different types of expertise, the types of programmes have diversified.
Macao has 10 tertiary educational institutions. Four of them are public and six are private. During the 2016/2017 academic year, there were 2,265 teaching staff and 32,750 registered students in these institutions, with 267 programmes in operation including doctorate, master's and bachelor's degree programmes, higher diplomas, postgraduate certificates and diploma programmes. In addition, 19 overseas institutions were granted approval in 2016 to offer 34 tertiary educational programmes.

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Sautéed sprouting broccoli with mushrooms & stilton
Combine crisp, purple sprouting broccoli with chestnut mushrooms and tangy cheese for an ideal Sunday roast side dish
Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal98
- fat6g
- saturates3g
- carbs2g
- sugars1g
- fibre4g
- protein7g
- salt0.3g
- 500g purple sprouting broccoli, ends and larger stalks trimmed
Purple sprouting broccolipur-pel spr-ow-ting brok-o-lee
This untidy-looking, colourful cousin of broccoli can be used in much the same way. Leafier and…
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Olive oilol-iv oyl
Probably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- knob of butter
Butter is a dairy product made from separating whole milk or cream into fat and…
- 500g chestnut mushrooms, halved or quartered if very large
- 50g creamy stilton (or vegetarian alternative), crumbled or chopped
A true glory of British cheese-making that has much controversy about its origins, how it's…
- drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Bring a large pan of water to the boil, then add the broccoli. Boil for about 3 mins until bright green but not quite tender, then remove and cool under cold water. Drain well. Can be done up to a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge.
Combine the oil and butter in a large frying pan over a high heat. Once the butter is sizzling, add the mushrooms. Fry for 5 mins, stirring often, until golden.
Add the broccoli to the pan and toss together with the mushrooms. Cover the pan and cook for another 3 mins, shaking the pan now and again, until the broccoli stems are heated through and the mushrooms softened. Season well, then tip into a serving bowl, scatter with the cheese and drizzle with the oil, if you like.


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"Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort."
― Jane Austen
We hung out at home today! I love that!
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful."
John 14:27
Rest is needed to heal and restore oneself. Now while it is HARD to get The Hubs to rest; EVER, we had a down day today. It's hard for him to sit and relax, he was an always on the go kind of guy. He would create things to do just to stay busy. Now, after better than a year of fighting cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, his body just doesn't let him do what he had planned or wants to do. His body requires him to rest; kind of like the rest of us. =)
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:6-7
We hung out and watched our favorite Saturday morning shows; Lucky Dog and Dr. Chris Pet Vet and had a late breakfast. The boy was home and around too. We then watched two comedies and The Hubs laughed at all the 12 year old humor with the boy, as I was watched like the mother of men children! It was peaceful and nice. It was wonderful to hear that laugh.
The Hubs laugh is truly my favorite sound in the world; it's so warm and honest in all it's joy! ♥
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful."
John 14:27
For us here in Hutchland quiet Saturdays are a healing time. We hang out in an atmosphere of stress-less love and contentedness. Even if The Hubs is a bit frustrated I can usually find a way to ease his fidgeting. Today it was raining, so it was easier for him to hang out and relax. Rain limits his outside projects.
So it was Dachshunds, movies and tea … Waffles and syrup with coffee, movies, a short drive to Dad's to feed Invisakitty, while he's at his camp; and a late dinner.
Never underestimate what rest and relaxation can mean for a healing body … what laughter and quiet contentedness can do for aches and pains … what the love of family can do for times of pent up energy and frustration. Or even times when you need the energy to feel normal and alive, but it isn't coming.
"Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."
1 Peter 3:4
"But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content."
Psalm 131:2
I do so hope you take the time for rest and relaxation in your week. Time with someone(s) special. Time to just sit back and be contented in the peaceful comfort of just being.
How do you relax and refuel?
Sometimes I just sit quietly in the presence of God and allow Him to fill me with His peace and love. That, my friends, is the best. The VERY best. That is true serenity.
"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful." John 14:27
Blessings to you and thanks so much for reading.


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Judges view all the entries submitted for a brief and agree a shortlist to interview.
Entries with a majority of votes are laid out for discussion by the whole jury until the shortlist is agreed.
The shortlist is usually 6-8 entries, but can be as many as 10 or as few as 5.
The RSA team contacts all competition entrants to let them know whether or not they have been shortlisted.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to a 25 minute interview at the RSA.
Entrants are asked to spend 5 minutes presenting their project to the jury and then answer questions about their work and career aspirations.
Once all interviews have been completed, the panel deliberates and selects winners.
Students can also be Highly Commended or Commended. Reaching the final shortlist is seen as an achievement in itself, and can enhance their CVs.
The award for the winning submission/s varies from brief to brief, depending on what sponsorship is available. Some briefs carry cash awards, while others carry a mixture of cash awards and paid industry placement awards. These are distributed at the jury's discretion.
Submission criteria
Your entry should demonstrate a design thinking approach to the brief and clearly communicate the following principles:
- Social and environmental impact: how does your proposal make a positive difference for people and/or the natural world in your chosen context? How is your approach empowering people? Have you considered effective use of resources including materials and processes?
- Rigorous research and compelling insights: how have you combined your own first-hand research with a review of existing research and wider trends? How can you show a clear path between your key insights and your proposal? How are your insights grounded in people's needs and desires? How did you get feedback and incorporate new ideas through prototyping and iterating?
- Systems thinking: what's the bigger picture? How have you considered the root causes of the challenge you're exploring? How does your idea connect to a wider set of issues? What might be some unintended consequences of your proposal?
- Viability: have you considered potential models for how your proposal could work in the real world? How could it be funded and sustained financially? What are potential barriers? How would you measure success?
- Creativity and innovation: how is your idea different from existing interventions? Are there unexpected or surprising elements in your proposal?


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Nicole Cattell
Nicole Cattell is a 2003 Guggenheim Fellow, a 2004 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow and an award-winning documentary producer and director. She has been named by Filmmaker magazine as one of the 25 New Faces in Independent Film. Her first documentary was the Emmy award-winning Come Unto Me: The Faces of Tyree Guyton, a much-heralded portrait of a Detroit artist and his several-block outdoor art installation called The Heidelberg Project. The film garnered numerous festival awards, including three Best Documentary awards and an Honorable Mention at the Sundance Film Festival. Come Unto Me aired on the Cinemax Reel Life Series, received European television distribution and a limited U.S. theatrical run. It continues to be featured in museums across the country, including New York City's Museum of American Folk Art, Boston's Museum of Fine Art and the Detroit Institute of Art.
Cattell was the recent recipient of a grant from the New York State Council for the Arts for her documentary Mermaids: The Documentary which is currently in development. Cattell, who received her Master's Degree from University of Michigan, has been a freelance writer, director and producer in New York City for nine years, with clients including WNET, Nickelodeon, Maysles Films, Fitzgerald Brunetti, Volvo Cars of North America, Mercedes Benz and American Express. She has also recently completed several videos for the American Institute of Architects, including a profile of the internationally acclaimed architect Santiago Calatrava.
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I work as a Dietitian in Gastroenterology and Neurogastroenterology at University College London Hospital, a specialist tertiary care hospital in central London. Neurogastroenterology is not only interested in the physiology and motility of the gut but also how the gut functions and in particular the interactions between the gut and the brain. The difference between the 'gastro' and 'neurogastro' patients we see often comes down the severity of the gastrointestinal symptoms they experience, their non-response to typical treatments and the complexities related to their other gastro and non-gastro medical conditions.
The most common diagnosed conditions we see in neurogastroenterology include severe IBS, gastroparesis, chronic constipation, functional dyspepsia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, nausea and vomiting disorders and other gut motility issues including chronic diarrhoea. It is not uncommon in the patients we see to have disordered eating or an eating disorder and/or psychological factors including stress, anxiety and depression or other mental health conditions.
We have found the only way to successfully manage neurogastro patients is to follow a biopsychosocial model of care. This model of care is fully explained in the first article linked below but is summarised nicely in this short video by Dr Brennan Spiegel.
I am not sure how many other dietitians work specifically in neurogastroenterology or use a biopsychosocial model. Certainly dietitians will be seeing patients with these complex conditions and severe GI symptoms and will find the articles linked below very useful (as will the patients). The complexities seen in neurogastro patients make dietary treatment challenging and ensuring a good understanding of all the factors that could be contributing to their severe GI symptoms is essential. I have found the research papers below crucial in helping to define dietary treatment options.
I very briefly discuss my Dietetic Neurogastroenterology role at UCLH in this AHP (Allied Health Professionals) video told through patient experience. My bit starts at 9.04.
Biopsychosocial Aspects of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
We believe treating patients who have a combination of either severe functional gastrointestinal symptoms, gut dysmotility, psychological conditions and/or disordered eating requires a biopsychosocial model. Our biopsychosocial model includes a consultant neurogastroenterologist, specialist dietitian and a clinical nurse specialist that focuses on gut focused psychology all working together to treat patients. A wider team of specialist is also involved but these 3 professionals are the core specialist within the team. We are seeing an improvement in coping mechanisms for psychological factors, a reduction in functional gastrointestinal symptoms and the prevention of patients following increasingly restricted diets and/or requiring medical nutrition (tube feeding).
Biopsychosocial Aspects of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders by Van Oudenhove et al 2016 provides a fantastic overview of this model of care and has some great summary figures like the one below. Currently this article requires access to Gastroenterology by the the American Gastroenterology Association Institute. Additionally the supplementary material provides a useful overview of assessment tools that can assist in obtaining a more comprehensive assessment of a range of psychological factors in these patients.
Gastroparesis is a condition I had not seen that often until I started working at a tertiary care hospital. Indeed gastroparesis is still a relatively unknown condition amongst health care professionals including dietitians and general practitioners. However I have to admit I am not sure a diagnosis of gastroparesis is a useful diagnosis. Regardless in my dietetic neurogastroenterology clinics I would estimate 1/4 of the patients we see could be diagnosed with gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is diagnosed as delayed gastric emptying which basically means the stomach digests food very slowly. We have found the vast majority of patients with gastroparesis respond well to dietary modifications and adopting their patterns of eating. This dietary advice can reduce the severity of their symptoms which are mainly pain, nausea and vomiting after eating and drinking. The effectiveness of these relatively simple dietary changes prevent patients from losing significant weight and avoid relying on medical nutrition (tube feeding).
For a good overview of the evidence for dietary treatment in gastroparesis then the Clinical Guideline: Management of Gastroparesis by Camilleri et al 2013 is the most useful paper to refer to. This guideline paper is also open access and although it is a few years old there has unfortunately been little further nutrition research into gastroparesis that could have be included in an updated version. As you can see from the image below there is a low level of evidence for all current dietary management and we believe a lot more can be researched in the area of nutrition and gastroparesis / functional dyspepsia.
Functional Dyspepsia
Despite being nearly as prevalent as IBS, functional dyspepsia is no where near as well know as IBS and often patients we see will have IBS symptoms and symptoms of functional dyspepsia. Symptoms used to define functional dyspepsia include early satiety, fullness, pain and nausea. In clinical practice patients we see may also have gastroparesis or chronic constipation and experience dyspeptic symptoms. The most common form of functional dyspepsia is postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) where patients experience dyspeptic symptoms after eating or drinking. If symptoms are severe it can easily lead to restricted food intake and disordered eating as all food and fluid seems to trigger symptoms. We have seen there are several dietary modifications and specific diets that can improve symptoms of functional dyspepsia and avoid disordered eating behaviours and functional dyspepsia really is an area ripe for dietetic research.
The best paper I have found that explains everything you would want to know about Functional Dyspepsia by Enck et al 2017 is found in Nature as one of their excellent 'Primer' papers. It includes a good section on nutrition interventions but unfortunately is only available to those who have access to the Nature journal.
Chronic Constipation
Normal-transit constipation and constipation predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) are typically the most common diagnosis seen in dietetic clinic. However in the dietetic neurogastroenterology clinic it is typically slow transit constipation I treat which is one cause of chronic constipation. Patients who have rectal evacuation disorders (another cause of chronic constipation) such as dyssynergic defecation are treated by the bowel retraining team with effective results but may be seen for dietetic advice as well. Treating chronic constipation is difficult and there are no evidenced based effective dietary treatments therefore a trial and error approach to dietary is required along with lots of lateral thinking.
The 'Primer' article found in Nature titled Chronic Constipation by Camilleri et al 2017 is a super detailed paper and provides all the background on chronic constipation you need. Unsurprisingly the nutrition section is small due to the complete lack of research in this area. Like the Functional Dyspepsia Primer above unfortunately this article is only available to those who have access to the Nature journal.
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
We see many patients with nausea and vomiting as their primary and/or most troubling symptoms. For a small minority of patients they fit the Rome IV criteria for the diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). This paper by Bhandari and colleagues published in 2018 entitled 'Cyclic vomiting syndrome: epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment' provides the most useful overview of CVS I have found and has a great treatment algorithm as shown below.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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2018 FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series
- February 4th, 2018
- Coronda Santa Fe, Argentina
- Prize Money/Information
- Results
The newly-rebranded FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series, formerly known as the FINA Open Water Grand Prix, kicked off this weekend in Cordoba Santa Fe, Argentina with a pair of home-nation champions. Cecilia Biagioli won the women's race in 7h33m47s70, while her countrymate Guillermo Bertola won the men's race in 7h32m18s09.
The 57-km (35.4 miles) race took competitors from approximately the town of Santa Fe to the town of Coronda, primarily down the Coronda river.
Biagioli is a 4-time Argentinian Olympian who started her career mostly as a middle-distance and distance freestyler in the pool, but of late has shifted more toward the open water (though she didn't qualify to race the 10k in Rio). She's still relatively new to these ultra-distance races though – she didn't participate in the series last year. She beat out the defending Santa Fe and series champion Barbara Pozzobon, who took 2nd about 9 minutes behind Biagioli. The changes to the series haven't so far netted an increase in participation. There was 1 fewer participant (11) in the women's race than last year, and 2 fewer finishers. What's more, last year there were 10 international participants in Argentina, while this year there were only 5 (3 Italians and 2 Russians).
On the other hand, the times were much faster – all 10 finishers this year completed the race in a faster time than last year's winner.
In the men's event, Bertola is another new face – in spite of tying for last year's overall series win, he didn't actually participate in the 1-out-of-4 stops that took place in his home country. He won the race by about 2 minutes over Italy's Edoardo Stochino in a 15-swimmer, 12-finisher race. The man with whom he tied in last year's series, Evgenij Popacev of Macedonia, was 4th (2:18 back), while last year's Santa Fe Coronda winner Balaudo Aquiles was just 5th – approximately 15 minutes back of the winner.
US$ 10,000 in prize money was available at the race, with winners of each race taking $1,500, down to $50 for the 8th-place finishers.
The next stop of the series (and only other announced stop for 2018) will be in Lac St. Jean, Canada on July 28th.


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NLT Study Bible, ESV Study Bible, and the Authorship and Dating of Revelation
The dating of Revelation has not lack controversy. One can pick up any number of scholars who will "prove" that Revelation was written in AD 90s or AD 60s. So, I was curious what the new study Bibles said about the authorship and dating of Revelation.
NLT Study Bible:
By contrast, the books collected in the NT were written under their authors' own names (see Rom 1:1; 2 Thes 3:17) or were legitimately apostolic even though they do not claim an author by name (e.g., Matthew, Hebrews). The author of Revelation identifies himself simply as John (1:1, 4, 9). In the early church, this John was generally identified as the apostle John, who refers to himself in the Gospel bearing his name as "the disciple Jesus loved" (John 13:23; 19:26; 20:2; 21:7); in his epistles, he calls himself "the elder" (3 Jn 1:1). John received the visions presented in Revelation while he was a political and religious prisoner on Patmos, a rocky island used as a Roman prison off the western coast of Asia Minor near Ephesus (1:9).
Revelation was probably written during the concluding years of Domitian's reign (AD 94—96) or immediately following (AD 96—99). The eight kings (17:7-11) may refer to the eight Roman emperors from Augustus to Domitian (see chart). It is also possible that Revelation was written during the AD 60s, when Nero was persecuting the church and killing Christians. During these times, Christians were experiencing significant anguish and persecution (13:7). John called his readers to endurance and faithfulness (13:10). While some have argued that the persecution was more perceived than actual, Revelation seems to suggest real, physical persecution (2:9, 13; 3:9).
Author and Title
Revelation 1:1 announces both the book's title (it is a "revelation") and its divine author ("Jesus Christ"). The book is an "unveiling" of unseen spiritual forces operating behind the scenes in history and controlling its events and outcome. This disclosure is conveyed in a series of symbolic visions that exhibit the influence of OT prophecies, especially those received by Daniel, Ezekiel, and Zechariah. The book is also "prophecy" (Rev. 1:3; 22:7), not only as divine prediction of future events but also as divine diagnosis of the present state of affairs.
The divine author identified in the opening verse, Jesus the Messiah, has authority from God to describe coming events to his servant John (see also 1:4, 9; 22:8) for communication to the church.
Without denying his own role in the composition of the book, John presents himself more as a recipient and recorder of visions than as the author of Revelation's message. Although John does not call himself an apostle and he numbers himself among the prophets (22:9), early church fathers–notably Justin Martyr (writing c. a.d. 135—150), Melito of Sardis (mid-2nd century), and Irenaeus of Lyons (writing c. 185)–consistently identified him as John the son of Zebedee, the beloved disciple who authored the Fourth Gospel and three NT epistles. Because Revelation's Greek style differs markedly from other Johannine literature and its theological emphases are distinctive, a number of contemporary scholars think it was written by another John, called "John the elder," someone otherwise unknown (who also wrote 2 and 3 John). These scholars give weight to another early tradition (beginning with Dionysius of Alexandria in the 3rd century) that attributes Revelation to "John the elder." Nevertheless, thematic links (e.g., Jesus as Lamb and Word of God [John 1:1, 14, 29; Rev. 5:6; 19:13]) and the earliest church tradition both favor the traditional attribution of Revelation to John, the "beloved disciple," who with Peter and James belonged to Jesus' inner circle (John 21:20, 24).
Irenaeus reports, on the basis of earlier sources, that "John received the Revelation almost in our own time, toward the end of the reign of Domitian" (Against Heresies 5.30.3). Since Domitian's reign ended in A.D. 96, most scholars date Revelation in the mid-90s. Some, however, have argued for a date during Nero's reign (A.D. 54—68) and before the fall of Jerusalem in 70, basing their conclusion in part on the belief that Revelation 11:1—2 is a predictive prophecy of the Roman siege and destruction of the earthly Jerusalem during the Jewish War. However, the conditions in the churches of chs. 2—3 and their cities favor a date around A.D. 95—96, and in Revelation "the holy city" does not seem to refer to the earthly Jerusalem (see note on 11:1—2). Assuming this later date, events relating to Nero's reign and Jerusalem's destruction, both of which would now have been in the past, are woven into John's visions as portents and prototypes of present pressures and coming traumas in the world's assault on Christ's church.
I am glad to see that both the early dating and late dating of the book of Revelation are revealed as possibilities in each study Bible. Revelation 17:9-14 causes me to accept the early dating of the book of Revelation. (The seven hills are seven kings; Five have fallen– Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero; one is– Vespasian (the three that ruled for a combined three years are not counted because during the chaos none of the three established a rule. Further Daniel 7:20 says to remove three); one is yet to come– Titus (who will finish Jerusalem's destruction); and the eighth is like the seventh which goes to destruction– Domitian (who will bring persecution on the Christians).
Further, the ESVSB points out that the Greek is a different style in Revelation than John's other writings. Rather than demand a different author, the differences in Greek would fit an early date for Revelation, with John's gospel and epistles being written in AD 90s. Languages change in a 30 year span; just ask the "old" NASB and NIV.


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Understanding that cultural enrichment is nothing more than experiencing the practices and/or traditions of another culture with the common goal of promoting diversity, taking a trip to the New Orleans Cooking School allowed students at Hinds Community College's Utica Campus to do just that!
Recently, Student Support Services on Hinds Community College's Utica Campus had the opportunity to experience the Zip'N Fun Park in Gulfport as part another meaningful cultural experience. This trip afforded our students the opportunity to engage in a challenging activity while supporting each other — something that is not always afforded to our students.


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The fabric of the duvet also requires unique attention. While the duvets are available in a variety of products, it is cotton that works the greatest. It makes for a cool wrap in the summertimes and doesnt trigger you to perspire as those with synthetic fibers. Nevertheless, cotton has a tendency to soil conveniently therefore you need to constantly keep duvet covers convenient. Also, do check for the thread count of the fabric ahead of buying any one.
In case the freezing winds of winter season show up, many people flip to lavish bed comforters to remain warm. As an outcome of their luxurious feel and irresistible warmth, along comforters really are an usual favorite. On the other hand, along comforters are produced in the decline of ducks or geese, to which many people are allergic. Thankfully, you'll discover down alternative comforters.
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One of the most populared luxury Twin Xl Flannel Sheets designs is goose feather filled bedding which a great deal of people will swear is the nicest means to rest. However that is commonly because they havent yet found silk filled duvets which can go an action further when it comes to getting a good and comfortable nights' sleep.
The thread count is another thing you'll wish to keep in mind when you are choosing a comforter, no matter which bedroom you intend on putting it in. The thread count has a lot to do with how the comforter is going to feel, how long it lasts, and the cost. If you are going with quality, generally you'll wish to search for about 300-400 thread count advantageous outcomes, although you can get lower matters for less costly rates.
Understanding a down comforter can also assist somebody considering acquiring one to choose how much to spend and exactly what type to opt for. Comforters can be found in numerous different sizes and cover materials, in addition to prices. For instance, an incredibly high-quality version filled with the best sort of down can run over $1000, which isnt low-cost, to mention to the truth.
All these luxury bedding are top quality, and by purchasing a set you will frequently have the ability to obtain a better rate. Not to discuss the truth that you can ensure that everything will match. Lots of people who are looking for luxury bed linens neglect purchasing these sets, and end up spending even more cash in the long run.
Discount rate children bedding is conveniently available, but discovering a collection of excellent quality that lets your slightly lady demonstrate her sweet and spicy sides can be a frustrating task if you do not research everything beforehand. You would most certainly save your priceless money and useful time if you choose the right sort of hassle-free, comfortable bedding set, bearing the right sort of feminine look for your slightly princess that would be her silent partner on the path taking her swiftly from her days of infancy in the direction of the days of adolescence.
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Your bed is one accessory that could make or break your relationship. This might well seem silly, but numerous couples say over exactly what their bedding must appear like. The man might well desire something more rustic, where the other half would favor to have something more elegant. It is very important that you actually should try your very best to make your bed pleasant spouse. Pick his/her most desirable color and add your beautiful quilt for it to be amazing.
This isnt taking place by mistake. There are a variety of reasons the price of bedding seems to be dropping. What time of year is it? Winter season means you wish to remain warm and relaxing under a deluxe blanket. In the summertime you're more consisted of to wish to begin the sheets in the heat. So it follows that comforters sell better when it's cold out. Merchants constantly need area for new stock, and selling off existing merchandise is a terrific means to obtain the required room. Specials and "white sales" are commonly the outcome of a merchant having too much stock.
An option down comfy is the exact same in lots of ways as a regular down comforter, they are comfy, fluffy however the fibers are generally hypoallergenic. You'll also discover that an alternative down comforter is commonly quite a bit cheaper. So not just do you get a fluffy, warm comforter however you also get all the advantages of down that's much easier to look after without the level of sensitivities.
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Silk duvets been available in various sizes to fit specific requirements and desires. You can even choose a regular king size duvet cover or a special, additional king size duvet cover for special purposes and ideal heat in bed while you rest. You can also take the elegant design and a gold sleep with the selection of silk pillowcases and other variants.
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To begin of with, enter consideration the fat when choosing on comforter sets vs bedspread setsas opposed to quilts. Quilts typically are relatively huge and because of that are much less fit for calme environment locations which similarly signifies that they're not really developed for quite a lot any southern local environment. Bed comforters could exist in various densities, no matter what temperature level you could be residing in. Bedspreads are most likely to end up being remarkable and need additional manages all from the winter months.
Design is constantly a top priority for kids, even when they are picking comforters. You can easily find products in shops or online; or it can be accomplished with just a slightly imagination. If your youngster longs for a particular style that isnt readily offered for establishment purchase, you can take on the job of making them something unique. Add your youngster's favored animal or style to an ornamental pillow. Simply print an image onto the transfer paper then iron on to a pillow case or on material that you will utilize to make a bedspread. Even in the kids' spaces, window therapies must coordinate with whatever design is displayed on bedspreads and accent pillows so the area looks assembled.
However prior to getting the bed linens it is great to do a little research and then proceed. With this you will get a hang of exactly what is available in the market and their rates. It will likewise give you a bigger photo of the on-going trends. A good set of beddings will help you in donning a contemporary and stylish want to your bedroom. The higher the thread matter much better will be its quality and will give you the much required toughness and longevity. Those will accompaniment you for several years to come without worrying about the everyday wear and tear.
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A patterned duvet set is a need to have for any master bedroom, not only are there lots of choices for colors to fit any decoration but more than enough structures for each taste. Discover your perfect duvet readied to finish your best house. Until then, you can try any number of different designs and patterns for your duvet set.
If you are trying to find silk filled duvets what you will discover is that there are different kinds depending on what you are trying to find. So whether you desire a cool duvet for the summer months or you are trying to find something warm and snug for winter season you will have the ability to discover silk filled duvets to suit.


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Today is the first day of Autumn and I couldn't be more excited for boots, sweaters and hot cocoa by the fire. With the changing of the seasons, I love to provide a little motivation and inspiration to spark change because nothing new comes from comfort zones. Here are 10 motivational quotes for the fall.
I am looking forward to the new adventures this season will bring.
Don't be afraid to shake things up sometimes.
Take a chance if you want life to change.
Have faith in what will be…even if it's hard at times.
You have the right to grow. No need to ask permission.
Your choice: step forward into change, growth and something new or back into safety?
Confidence is key
Real girls aren't perfect and perfect girls aren't real.
And never forget…


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National symbols are legion, ranging from flags and coats of arms to flowers and animals. But as far as I know, Finland is the only country to boast a national shape.
Although it doesn't have official standing, this shape has become an icon of Finnish design and pops up all over the place. Husband-and-wife team Alvar Aalto and Aino Marsio, who designed the original glass vase, say it was inspired by the traditional costume of Sami women. Its curvaceous contours are also reminiscent of Finland's countless lakes.
I even found a cookie cutter of the same shape in a Helsinki department store a few years ago – the obvious choice for this recipe with its distinctive Finnish flavours.
The most typical of these is fennel, which also seems to cut through the sweetness of the cookies to add a deeper, more complex taste. You could also use other spices, such as cardamom or allspice.
As a final nod to the Nordic countries, I used as a raising agent the ammonium bicarbonate that Virginie was kind enough to give me at Paris Vegan Day. The cookies rose impressively and the slight smell of ammonia from the oven while they were baking was barely noticeable.
For about 20 cookies
100g cane sugar
1 tbs cider vinegar
1 tbs molasses or agave syrup
70g almond or cashew paste
4 tbs groundnut or sesame oil
2 tbs plant milk
120g unbleached white flour
70g ground almonds
A pinch of salt
1 tsp ground fennel
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ammonium or sodium bicarbonate
Mix the sugar, vinegar, molasses or syrup, nut paste, oil and milk together in a bowl. A stick blender makes the job easier, especially if you want to scale up the recipe.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (Gas 4). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Mix together the rest of the ingredients in another bowl, then add to the liquid ingredients. Knead just enough to form a soft, smooth dough. Roll it out (no flour is needed) and cut out shapes with your favourite (or most seasonal) cookie cutter.
Bake the cookies for about ten minutes.


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Though visiting orchestras have contributed, Birmingham's centenary Mahler cycle has been mostly the responsibility of the City of Birmingham Symphony. They brought it to an end with Das Lied von der Erde, with Simon Rattle returning to conduct the orchestra he steered so successfully for 18 years.
When Rattle recorded Das Lied with the CBSO in the late 1990s as part of his first Mahler cycle, he opted for a baritone rather than the usual mezzo as one of the soloists. This time, though, he reverted to the traditional female voice. That was planned to be his wife, Magdalena Kožená, but she was ill and had been replaced by Jane Irwin, who had sung the work when the CBSO last performed it five years ago.
Irwin's voice is perhaps not as intrinsically beautiful as Kožená's might have been, but she uses it with remarkable sensitivity. Words and phrases were coloured with great precision, and, like the orchestra's solo woodwind, Irwin relished the freedom that Rattle's expansive conducting allowed her. Even in the final Abschied, nothing sounded too slow or indulgent, just naturally paced, with little of the expressive moulding that can seem rather mannered in some of Rattle's Berlin performances. Michael Schade also showed he is one of that select band of tenors who can tackle this work without being totally overwhelmed by the orchestra.
Rattle prefaced the song-symphony with Messiaen's Et Exspecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum. The apocalyptic contrasts and terrifying tam-tam climaxes pushed even Symphony Hall's exceptional acoustics to the limit, but Rattle and the CBSO gave the work wonderful clarity and poise, allowing its monumental paragraphs to breathe and their shimmering resonances to ebb away quite magically.
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Catching Foxes
Two guys talking about the collision of faith and culture. Discussion over Instruction. *Occasionally explicit.
We found 1 episode of Catching Foxes with the tag "penance".
Black Panther Goes to Confession
February 23rd, 2018 | 1 hr 51 mins
black panther, confession, lent, penance
OUR BIGGEST EPISODE YET! And it's clean!(ish) Luke and Gomer talk about Luke's upcoming retreat (prayers!), Life Teen and youth ministry experience, teen-led retreats (bad news), school teachers and their first year, then we go into our Black Panther Review and then we talk Confession!


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My portrait of Lucy Burns is finally finished. The photo I based it on was taken at the Occoquan Workhouse which is not far from my home here in Virginia.
I'm pretty happy with the way that it turned out. I learn something with each piece. This time around, I've actually taken care to block the piece (something I've never done before). Next, I'll be finishing the companion piece, the bear cross stitch and crossing my fingers that they work together.
As I worked on this, I couldn't help but contemplate all the things that she and other women like her went through.
(A few more detail shots in the ol' flickr stream)
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She's gorgeous, Jessica! Lovely lovely job. I love how you combine your historical interests and crafty interesting, that's so cool.
(Also, blocking embroidery! Is this a thing people do?! I didn't know that – what an amazing thing! I bet it makes everything look so clean and crispy, just like blocking knitting.)
aW Jessica, she looks so sad. (Not surprising really). Is this all purples too? The look really inky, and I love how you've used lighter tones to blend into the background.
Also blocking, wow. I need to learn all about that. What size are these suffragette pieces?


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Not long after I had moved back to Indiana from Sweden in the fall of 2008, the Father Involvement Research Alliance (FIRA) held a conference in Toronto, Canada to discuss the latest in fatherhood research. Having just completed some research on father involvement in Swedish child health care settings, I had to reply to their call for proposals. Luckily it was accepted and the poster is cited below.
Despite Sweden's egalitarian views towards parenting, the child health centers, where 99% of all children aged 0 to 6 go to ensure they are growing and developing properly, still were not fully engaging fathers in their environments. That is, after assessing the waiting rooms, only a handful of them appealed to fathers by having father's shown in pictures, posters, and magazines, while the largest group of child health centers contained only pictures, posters, and magazines of women and children, with the implication that fathers were not as welcomed there as women and children.
Of course after the conference ended, I was able to travel with my co-researcher and buddy, Jonas to Niagara Falls. Going to conferences yield a lot more benefits than simply presenting ones research 😉
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Sue Archibald graduated in Fine Arts from the University of Guelph in 1980, specializing in painting, drawing and printmaking. Her studies continued with Grant McEwen School of Design in Alberta, The Toronto School of Art, Haliburton School of Fine Arts, and an ongoing association with The Etobicoke Art Group and Neilson Park Creative Centre.
Sue mainly works in acrylic, applying paint, charcoal and pencil onto the canvas in order to energize the images with marks, lines and scribbles. Most of her paintings are created from imagination and often tell a story.
Sue exhibits her work in Southern Ontario through solo and joint exhibitions and juried shows. Awards of excellence have been won in many exhibitions. Her works can be found in private collections throughout Canada and United States and the United Kingdom.
Sue has been painting for over 30 years and lives in Port Credit, on the outskirts of Toronto, Canada.


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Maybe it is an omen for the Guthrie cross country team. En route to their 2010 state championship, the Jays first win came in Weatherford after not winning their own race. Turns out, that is how the 2011 season has begun.
The Jays crossed three runners in the top 10 to help capture the Weatherford Sand Plum Invitational. Guthrie finished with a team low score 75 points with Piedmont coming in second with 101 and Weatherford third with 106 points.
Leading the way once again for Guthrie was senior Walker Cross with a second place finish with a time of 10:20 in the two-mile run. Jonathan Ogan was not far behind for third place in 10:23 and rounding out the top 10 was Evan Watts with a time of 11:30. The 10th place finish is the best finish for Watts.
The fourth BlueJay to cross was Taylor Self in 15th place in a 11:46 timely manner.


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Ben & Jerry's New Bob Marley-Inspired Flavor Is Filled with Chocolate Peace Signs
Ben & Jerry's has long mixed philanthropy, progressive causes, and indulgent ice cream with flavors like Empower Mint, Save Our Swirled, and Phish Food, among others. The social-conscious pint purveyor's latest flavor is no exception.
On Thursday, Ben & Jerry's announced the release of One Love, a new ice cream flavor inspired by iconic reggae artist Bob Marley that will benefit Jamaica's One Love Youth Camp in partnership with Marley's family. The company said the flavor "pays homage to the legendary performer and his vision for a better world" and describes it as an "enchanting harmony" of banana-flavored ice cream, cookie and caramel swirls, and, of course, chocolate peace signs. One Love is now available in stores across the US after first launching in the UK last year.
The launch of the new ice cream flavor comes on the 36th anniversary of Bob Marley's death on May 11, 1981. Ben & Jerry's pledged to donate a portion of the sales of the new flavor to Jamaica's One Love Youth Camp, which is run by The Bob Marley Foundation and Partners for Youth Empowerment, according to a press release. The organization provides young people in Kingston and St. Ann, Jamaica with a place for creative expression through music, dance, visual arts, and writing.
In a statement, Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield said the company is "happy to play a small role in supporting Marley's vision for a sweeter world."
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DJ Bosse, native of Pretoria, South Africa, came to the US on a full tennis scholarship to Texas Tech at the age of 16. As one of the worlds top ranked junior players, this was the opportunity, which would open doors to an exciting tennis and business career.
DJ played professional tennis for 7 years on the ATP tour before retiring in 1994. His tennis career included multiple showings at the U.S. Open in 1990 and 1992. He also competed in the Australian Open as well as Boston's own Longwood professional event.
DJ Bosse left the tour with aspirations of developing a business, which customized training programs for junior tennis players and aspiring pros worldwide. He earned a reputation for his comprehensive, aggressive style, which rounded out an athletes training to include not only physical conditioning but also mental toughness and nutrition consulting as well. This concept was not available anywhere which is why in 2000 he founded his own company, ESS (Evolution Sports Science) in Waltham, MA. This human performance testing business was the first of its kind and was utilized by corporations, professional athletes such as professional skier, Eric Schlopy as well as golfer, Tom Sherer and individual clients.
Dedicated to continuous innovation in sports industry, DJ's next venture was to develop and build a comprehensive family sports experience in a high-end market to test the demand of this market. By 1999, he raised the funds necessary to build Bosse Sports in Sudbury, MA, which set a new standard of programming, service and design. Forbes magazine, January 2007, listed Bosse Sports as "One of America's most luxurious gyms". One year after the doors opened to Bosse Sports he launched Bosse Spa and Style – a unique spa experience for his members and the community at large. DJ is ahead of the curve with this unique concept of something for everyone in the family at the same time.
In 2004, DJ founded The Bosse Foundation. The Bosse Foundation is a 501C3 that provides the necessary financial resources, a customized training approach, technologically advanced facilities and premier training for highly talented athletes in need of financial support.
DJ Bosse's competitive nature makes him a fearless entrepreneur who is not afraid to take smart strategic risks short term to build long-term value for his investors.
DJ and his team have deigned built and managed numerous clubs over the years, some of his latest achievements are design, build and manage Nouvelle in Natick, design, hire and train startup team for New Balance in Brighton. Bosse has successfully managed and run numerous country club programs as well as partnered with Inside Out, hosting the first Champions Cup senior tennis event in Boston.


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Here's a unique view of Centaurus A, a massive galaxy not too far away. That's probably one of the reasons why it has been studied so much, and not to mention, it's the fifth brightest galaxy in our field of view. Another cool factoid: There's a monstrous black hole at the center of this galaxy.
This image – taken with two space telescopes (x-ray and infared) – shows an extremely violent interaction, according to this NASA release.
The observations strengthen the view that the galaxy may have been created by the cataclysmic collision of two older galaxies.
It's not too surprising. Everything is made from violent collisions, right?


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New British Assisted Suicide Rules Lead to the Prosecution of No One
Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer outlines new assisted suicide guidelines at a press conference on Sept. 23, 2009. (Source: AP)
Has Britain subtly made assisted suicide (kind of) legal?
Forty-four Brits have been suspected of assisting in the suicide of a loved one in the past 18 months. None have been prosecuted even though, technically, assisting in a suicide illegal for British citizens. If convicted of the crime, a person could face up to 14 years in prison.
These numbers are the first published since Britain instituted a new approach towards assisted suicide a little over a year ago. The new regulations stem from a 2009 House of Lords decision in favor of Debbie Purdy, who suffers from multiple sclerosis. She asked the court to clarify whether or not her husband would be prosecuted for helping her travel to Dignitas for an assisted suicide; it ruled that not knowing whether he would face charges is a violation of her human rights.
In late February 2010, British Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer (pictured above), issued a list of conditions outlining the conditions under which someone aiding in suicide might not be prosecuted. They include:
+ the victim had reached a voluntary, clear, settled and informed decision to commit suicide
+ the suspect was wholly motivated by compassion
+ the actions of the suspect although sufficient to come within the definition of the crime, were of only minor encouragement or assistance
+ the suspect had sought to dissuade the victim from taking the course of action which resulted in his or her suicide
+ the actions of the suspect may be characterised as reluctant encouragement or assistance in the face of a determined wish on the part of the victim to commit suicide
+ the suspect reported the victim's suicide to the police and fully assisted them in their inquiries into the circumstances
Read the full legal document here.
Starmer — who directly ruled on 31 of the 44 cases — says the number of assisted suicides is up slightly from previous years and suggests that the rise is indicative of a clearer law: "'I think one of the reasons that there have been more cases since the assisted suicide guidance came out is people feel more confident coming forward and say what they've done because they've got a degree of clarity about what might happen to them."
In light of the announcement, Dr. Peter Saunders of the organization Care Not Killing warned that the new rules present a "'very real danger' that prosecutors would in effect create laws which ran 'contrary to the will of parliament.'"
"Each case is carefully considered on its own facts and merits," says Starmer, who insists there is no "blanket policy" against prosecuting assisted suicide cases. "Prosecutors must decide the importance of each public interest factor in the circumstances of each case and go on to make an overall assessment."
Statistics show that a majority of British citizens support leniency for those who help a loved one die; a 2010 BBC survey found that "73 percent of people agreed that family or friends should not fear prosecution" in situations involving a terminal illness. There was about a 50-50 split in cases where a person is suffering but is not terminally ill.
Assisted suicide, of course, is a controversial issue outside of Britain, and it's one that isn't going away anytime soon. Our 2010 film on the topic focused on the story of Craig Ewert, an American man with ALS who traveled to Dignitas to end his life. Currently a few U.S. states, Oregon and Washington included, have laws on the books that allow certain types physician assisted suicide. A petition to put the issue on the ballot in Massachusetts next year is currently in the hands of the state attorney general.


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Wherefore art thou feminist?
I will be honest: I struggle with my feminist identity. For anyone who knows me well, this may come as a surprise. As I struggle with my feminism, I am also aware that it is one of the most salient aspects of my identity. It is the one to which I feel the most aligned, most committed, and most proud. I am also not shy about my feminism. I have posts, blogs, and bumper stickers. I talk about it in class, with my friends, and with my family. It is the source of both bonding and fissure in my relationships.
So when Joss Whedon, a feminist ally whose movies and shows have provided a different script for women in the media, denounced the word feminism, I paused. It is a critique that I hear so often, and each time I ask myself: are they right? Do we need the word "feminism?" Would my life be easier if I was simply a "genderist?" I could go into a post about where Joss Whedon went wrong, but Noah Berlatsky already summed that up so well here. I could also talk about how disappointing it was that a white, heterosexual male ally, whose fanbase surrounding shows like Buffy and Firefly are very much feminist-oriented, used his privilege and fame to flippantly denounce an entire history and movement of women working towards equal rights.
I could also talk about why I think the word "feminism" is important. How you cannot tiptoe around privilege and patriarchy with a word like "feminism" the way that you can "genderist." How the word "feminism" is so vehemently disliked because it acknowledges the oppression of women, and words like "genderist" and "humanist" and "equalist" fail to communicate that specific kind of oppression. How "feminist" is more than an adjective—it is a word entrenched with history of the movement, the centuries of hardship and work that went into gaining the rights that we have today. It is a word that embodies an ongoing commitment to working for equal rights for women and all people.
But these arguments do not get to the heart of why I call myself a feminist—The real reason why I push through the awkward conversations with friends and family members; The reason why I spend time negotiating my love of pop culture with my feminist identity; The reason why I make myself vulnerable by confronting the status quo .
I call myself a feminist because I want to give women (and men) who have been marginalized by the dominant systems a voice. I call myself a feminist because I want to work to create stronger feminist communities—not fractured, divided ones. I call myself a feminist because I believe in the power of groups when people feel they are connected, appreciated, and supported.
So I invite all you humanists, equalists, genderists, activists, and overall awesome human beings: you do not have to call yourself a feminist. As long as we are working towards the same goals of reducing systematic oppression of marginalized groups of people, we are on the same team. And although there is a time and place for self-critique, the time that we spend denouncing or disparaging our movements is just time spent not addressing the real social justice issues we should be talking about.
So while we were all debating if a feminist, by any other name, would smell as sweet, here were some other important things that were happening in the world:
· Women are still enduring genital cutting, as well as high rates of sexual harassment, in Egypt.
· Violence against women is a highly prevalent issue in Iraq, over a decade after the U.S. Invasion in Iraq.
· In a recent Gallup poll, male bosses are still favored over female bosses.
· Poorer women with a breast lump may wait to see doctor,
· Vagisil continues to make women and girls self-conscious with their new advertisement.
· Woman are less likely to orgasm during casual sex.
· Another Gallup poll found that the majority of people think women should start having children at age 25. (No pressure)
· Despite all the fuss about women earning more money, businesses do not actually know how to market to women.
· Lululemon shames women's bodies by blaming their weight for fabric wear.
· Denying women's contraceptive access is what brought the pilgrims to America.
· Why hasn't the U.S. elected a woman president yet?
· Women with disabilities are even more vulnerable to experience violence throughout their lives.
· Women and the fight for comprehensive immigration reform
· Women and minorities still underrepresented in science careers.
It was Joss Whedon himself who said, "It was only when I got to college that I realized that the rest of the world didn't run the way my world was run and that there was a need for feminism. I'd thought it was all solved." Me too, Joss. Me too.
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Delaware Radiation Oncology
DRO 3.0 (WEB) from Jessica Clay on Vimeo.
Delaware Radiation Oncology: How do you convince patients that they
can get world-class care right around the corner? You demonstrate expertise with thought-leading strategies. Clay did just that for an Ohio radiation oncology group by developing a cross-platform campaign that included videos highlighting their technology, advertising, PR and a leadership marketing blog.


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with the intention of boost my social pages, blog, twitter and facebook, I've been thinking on starting communicate with you in English, the reasons are obvious, it's a universal language and I can reach much more people this way. As you can see, English isn't my first language, so you have to forgive me if make some mistakes in grammar or in some words. So, It's a new page that turns on my history!
I have returned to work 2 days ago and I'm gonna work hard the rest of the month, I'm planning not to play only on Saturdays, that means just 3 days until the end of the month, let's go!
To start this new phase I'm gonna share with you my "Top5 - Best and Worst days". I hope it turns this post a little bit more funny and interesting!
Well, I hope you all enjoyed these changes, it's all for now...
the best luck for you all...


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The World on Fire (2015)
A setting of a text by Jackie Stedall
Commissioned by the Choir of The Queen's College, Oxford for their recording A New Heaven.
fp. 28 November 2015; The Queen's College Choir, Owen Rees, The Queen's College, Oxford, UK
US.p. 11 November 2017; Te Deum Chamber Choir, Matthew Christopher Shepherd, St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, USA
Dutch.p. 19 April 2020; Capella Vocale, Monique Schendelaar, Lokhorstkerk, Leiden, Netherlands
The World on Fire (2015) (pdf)
A recording of this work is available on Signum Records (SIGCD475) and can be bought here.
The World on Fire is a setting of two diary fragments from Jackie Stedall, former University Lecturer in the History of Mathematics and fellow of The Queen's College at Oxford University. I was commissioned to set her words for the Choir of Queen's in her memory for a forthcoming CD project. The short fragments are bucolic and pastoral and full of the wonderment and spiritual power of nature – the title of the work comes from the second diary fragment: 'The world on fire, not the fire of destruction, but of energy, creation, love. Burning in every moment.'
My setting is very simple, entirely homophonic and aims to enhance Jackie's thoughts at being overwhelmed by the beauty and vivacity of the natural world. The work is in two sections (corresponding to the two diary fragments): a reflective opening section in A minor in which the sopranos have the melody above a repeating choral accompaniment and a more vivid, luminous section in C# minor which tries to capture some of the inherent power of the 'energy, creation and love'.
It was a great pleasure and honour to set these beautiful words – I was lucky enough to be a junior fellow at Queen's at the same time as Jackie and she was always a kind and thoughtful person to me, and will no doubt be hugely missed by all her worked with her.


text: Michael Casey, Founder and Director of MJC Horticulture, brings over 20 years industry experience. He holds a Diploma of Applied Science Horticulture (University of Melbourne) and a Certificate of Horticulture (Holmesglen TAFE). Michael is passionate about the history and elements of landscape design, and continues to study these areas extensively. Currently Michael also teaches/lectures in Melbourne part time on the areas of landscape design and project management. Michael Casey's Interests Visiting and studying gardens/landscapes locally and internationally Ecological and sustainable garden designs for smart living Kitchen gardens and sustainable food production Integrating and applying organic principles to gardens/landscapes Transferring knowledge about the physical and mental benefits of gardens/landscapes Michael is surrounded by a team of dedicated, knowledgeable and highly skilled gardening professionals that share his passion and vast knowledge and experience of design, plant health, construction and maintenance. MJC Horticulture's primary objective is to help clients realise and live their ideal garden. MJC Horticulture is a member of Australian Institute of Horticulture and Green Roofs Australasia.


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Electroforming for Jewellery Class (Split over 2 days)
No dates currently available - face to face teaching is suspended while social distancing measures are recommended. Dates will be added again once the current emergency measures are lifted.
Learn how to use and set up a basic kit for electroforming small jewellery items, using copper.
Open to anyone - complete beginners or more experienced jewellers looking to add a new skill, and held in my workshop in Camden, London.
Electroforming is a process that is used to create a full or partial metal coating (in our case of copper) on non metallic objects. This creates a thick coating and electroformed pieces can be self supporting if the original form is later removed (although it doesn't have to be removed).
**This process is very closely related to, but is not electroplating - I do not teach plating techniques.**
This is a creative course to learn the basics of designing and creating unique, one off, jewellery using the electroforming process. Form unique jewellery items from any small found or natural objects - plastic toys, twigs, shells, nuts, gemstones and much more, or from pieces you have created (for example carved in wax, 3D printed, modelled in polymer clay), or by combining and collaging a combination of different elements.
The class runs over two sessions - half a day each, to allow time for the electroforming process to take place in-between. Part one will be preparing the objects and items for forming - designing, sealing and painting, then setting up the kit. Part two will be troubleshooting, how to store and maintain the kit, and finishing (polishing and refining) the completed pieces.
Class size - just 1 - 3 people
Class held in my Camden, central London, jewellery studio and runs from 10am to roughly 1.30pm on day 1, and then 2 to approx 5pm on day 2.
New dates regularly added.
Also available as 1-1 private tuition at a date and time to suit you.
All materials needed are included in the price and students can expect to make 3 or 4 items over the two days,depending on their size and complexity.
Tea, coffee, cold drinks and nibbles are available throughout the course.Lunch is available from any of the many local cafes


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The Twin Cities Schoolhouse Hop is May 2, 3 and 4 (Thursday-Saturday). The poster is below. We will be demonstrating Creative Grid's new 60° diamond ruler. The quilts we've made are spectacular and kits are available. This is 'Ombre Blossom'. It measures 60" x 72".
Our second quilt is 'Woven Jewelbox' measuring 59" x 72".
There will also be a couple of table runners to show you.
We've received a lot of new Japanese fabric in the last few weeks. These fabrics are canvas weight. Click here to purchase them on the website.
These two are double gauze. Click here to purchase them on the website.
We aren't going to let you forget about the Shop Hops!
Sign up for the Quilt MN Shop Hop Bus Tour here.
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Six pieces collected and one to go!!
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Whooda thunk that I would fall in love on a cruise…with a filipino hard rock cover band? The first night of my friend's bachelorette cruise, I perused the evening's entertainment choices with unveiled distaste: boring bingo, tiresome trivia, casino (I dont gamble) shitty karaoke, even shittier DJs, a piano bar (might not be bad) or Blood Power…what?? WTF is Blood Power? My girlfriend and I laughed at what we assumed was one of the worst club DJ names EVER and made our way towards the piano bar where we lasted less than 10 minutes. We sat through the murder of Elton John and Bob Seger but when he butchered The Killers "Mr. Brightside", that was the last straw. Next we wandered into a time machine on the ship where the comedian on stage was telling Viagra jokes that werent funny even in 1999. Our continued wandering only confirmed that the karaoke was indeed shitty (because we are karaoke royalty and we shan't waste our breath when the selection and sound system are poor), the ntsz-ntsz-ntsz-ntsz of the nightclub and the smokiness of the casino drove us deeper and deeper into a funk until "Stairway to Heaven" stopped us dead in our tracks. Inside a small bar at the ass end of the ship, four Asian men were onstage playing and they. Were. AMAZING! Because it was a small crowd, they asked if we had requests so we threw every rock anthem in the book at them and they played them all flawlessly. Not only was the musicianship impressive, they could ALL sing. Leads rotated between the drummer, bassist, and keyboardist who could hit notes that would make Mariah Carey jealous. Harmonies were tight and their accents (Cream? Oh you said "Queen") only endeared them to us further. It wasnt until the band began to pack up that we noticed an 8×10 piece of white paper with black letters taped to an amp: The Blood Power Band. Ho. Lee. Shit. I was in love and no longer laughing. I vowed to return to see them play every night of the cruise. Unfortunately, the bar was crowded the second night so I sat in the back and pouted that I didnt have a front-row seat or control over the setlist. The final night, it was crowded again but I bought the band a round of drinks and awkwardly asked to take a picture with them after their last set despite the fact that I looked and felt ridiculous wearing a pink Hello Kitty one-sie, a tiara, and sash with a giant penis sticker that said "Hello my name is…"
I never got their real names but I figured I could find them on Facebook because what band doesnt have a Facebook page?
The Blood Power Band, that's who. I googled but found nothing but a handful of youtube videos. I'll likely never see or hear them again and any groupie fantasy I had of making out with the bassist is crushed.
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The Business Case for Impact Sourcing
By: Pumela Salela, GSC Ambassador in Africa
At the recent World BPO/ITO Forum, held in New York City on June 2-3, a panel deliberated the management challenges, hesitation of larger companies to use Impact Sourcing (IS) firms, and the lack of defined pathways for IS firms to secure contracts and scale their organizations beyond their initial geographic areas. As one of the panel members, I share with our readers many of the issues and points that framed that discussion.
The Creation of Business Value
Impact Sourcing (IS) is about a Call to Conscience. It is about Doing Business whilst Doing Good.
We need to remain aware, and sometimes reminded, that the business of business is the creation of value – Economically, Socially, Technologically, Environmentally and Politically.
Economically: Business aims to create profits. It aims to increase margins. IS does not change the core objectives of business. The differentiator is that IS is where profits meet philanthropy. This is illustrated through the case studies shared below.
Socially: IS is a poverty alienation tool. Workers can increase their income by 100% to 200%. Sustainable income leads to positive social outcomes.
Technologically: Through IS, power is put in the hands of the people locally in order to help them drive positive social change.
Environmentally: Green Economy improves human well-being and social equity. It also reduces environmental risks.
Political: Businesses that engage in IS benefit from tax breaks, subsidies and grants.
The Sustainability of Business Models for Impact Sourcing
The best IS business models are usually judged by three metrics:
- Accessibility to lower income groups.
- Ethicality, that is, providing a decent income for the suppliers involved.
- Sustainability for those who are at the Bottom of the Pyramid, the suppliers, their clients and the intermediaries.
It should be noted that the financial benefits of a business and the development of communities are not mutually exclusive. IS provides an opportunity for the businesses who want to combine a positive financial bottom-line together with developmental outcomes.
Case Studies
In order to illustrate the Business Case for Impact Sourcing, four case studies have been selected. Two of these, Cloud Factory and Vindhya-Einformedia, are 2013 winners of the Global Sourcing Council 3S Awards (Socially Responsible and Sustainable Sourcing Awards).
Cloud Factory
Cloud Factory, founded in 2008, built a service sector "factory in a cloud". Inspired by the traditional model of a factory as invented by Henry Ford in manufacturing, Cloud Factory designed virtual assembly lines in poor locations located in Nepal and Kenya. They currently employ 120 core staff including over 50 software developers, and 3,000 data operators or "cloud workers". Their goal is to connect one million people in the developing world to basic computer work and raise them up to address poverty in their own communities.
Whereas in other forms of outsourcing, such as crowdsourcing, the employee can be faceless. The opposite is true at Cloud Factory because they physically meet each worker. Each worker is managed by a full-time core team member called a "CloudSeeder", and has accountability within a team that meets weekly face-to-face. http://blog.cloudfactory.com/2013/02/cloudfactory-acquires-crowdsourcing-competitor-humanoid-and-speakertext.html
Their core theme is "Data Done Better" with the main thrust being "Business Process as a Service, with a Social Mission". The Cloud Factory offering includes*:
- A business model that is flexible and A cost effective alternative to traditional BPO.
- Clients can save up to 50%.
- Cloud Factory manages ten times (10x) more effectively.
- There is a three times (3x) faster turnaround.
* Figures based on Cloud Factory metrics.
The organisation, founded on the principles of Social Impact, recognises that profit is what helps grow the Social Impact and Sustainability agenda.
Cost Advantages at a Glance
Vindhya- Einformedia
Vindhya-Einformedia employs and empowers those who are "differently abled" whether they are deaf, lack education or physically challenged. Vindhya-Einformedia also understands that in order to be sustainable they must work for profit.
Vindhya-Einformedia is not an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) but a private company achieving sales and profit margins by providing excellent service. The company, which has 750 employees, is located in India in the rural areas of Karnataka, Andrea, Pradesh and Chennai and operates 24/7. They are of the belief that the provision of services from rural areas must evolve from handicraft products to BPO services.
Formed in 2006, SAI SEVA stands for Serve and Inspire Sustained Employment and Advancement. A privately-held company, its founders well understood the socio-economic impacts of the increase in the economic divide between urban India and rural India. SAI SEVA also recognised that in the urban BPO sector there is now a talent shortage that is causing a supply and demand escalation of costs. As a result, whereas others saw a challenge in rural areas, SAI SEVA recognized an opportunity to exploit price competition. SAI SEVA uses the potential of youth workers in villages to provide speedy, cost efficient and quality results to customers who require low skill but intense back office work.
SAI SEVA offerings include:
- Provision of BPO solutions at competitive rates to Indian and international companies.
- 40% to 60% cost savings (Business Line, August 20, 2007).
- Minimal staff attrition.
- SAI SEVA business activities help the local villages to support themselves.
Alliant Global Strategies
Alliant Global Strategies is based in Richmond, Virginia, USA and conducts business from facilities in Accra, Ghana. The company provides services to clients worldwide:
- Broadband Technician training in order to produce Certified Fibre Optic & Premise Cabling Technicians.
- First Level IT Helpdesk.
- Management Services.
As part of their social impact activities, Alliant Global Strategies creates job opportunities for youth who are in Richmond Social Services and foster homes. The company was inspired by The White House Connected Broadband Initiative, The Rockefeller Foundation's PRIDE Initiative and the City of Richmond's Anti-Poverty Commission "Social Enterprise Program''. They have attained a 100% graduation rate through their training program. The graduates can perform in the U.S. and internationally for energy companies, cabling companies, or any company/ entity that has an IT network infrastructure.
From a Global Perspective …
Internationally, the following IS trends are important:
- The principle, sole business model of IS started as non-profits in the realm of Impact Sourcing Service Providers (ISSPs). With the recognition that profits create sustainability within this segment, both the profit and the non-profit models now exist.
- The nature of the work cuts across BPO industry verticals and horizontals and varies from simple to complex.
- Locations for ISSP's can be Onshore, Nearshore or Offshore.
- IS is seen as a mechanism to close the gap in the dichotomy of economies in countries wherein the population is divided into the "have's" and the "have nots" such as South Africa; wherein the economy was divided into the First Economy (developed) and the Second Economy (underdeveloped). Partnerships and collaboration create '"Partnertition" (a phrase coined in 2011 by Robert F. Janssen, CEO of Outsource Brazil) which is a co-operative approach to meet common objectives. This calls for the collaboration and partnerships between the private sector, government, donor organisations and civil society in order to advance the cause of IS. In South Africa, industry matched government funding dollar for dollar, so that for every One RAND (South African currency, also called ZAR) spent by the government, the industry would match it with One RAND, that is RAND for RAND.
- There are similar value propositions that make the "Business Case for Impact Sourcing" namely; cost saving, lower attrition, lower training costs, diversity of talent and human capital, and a developmental impact which has bigger social outcomes.
- The targeted employees are women, the disabled and youth.
- IS provides "spill over effects'' to other sectors of the economy such as food, health, education and telecommunications. This results in an increased contribution to the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of any country concerned.
- The need to mainstream IS is coming up strongly. There is a call to ensure that Socially Responsible and Sustainable Sourcing is a decision that corporates make at the Boardroom level so that Impact Sourcing / Socially Responsible Sourcing forms the lifeblood of an organisation and thus becomes integrated into the organisational fibre. It should not be just about making donations in the old business sense but rather treated as Strategic Philanthropy to advance the needs of the business and the community at large.
- There is a growing influence of the Diaspora so that those who have been forced to leave their countries can benefit from IS as a way of ploughing back into their communities. An example is Head Held High, which was formed by a group of friends who had left India to go to the United States. Even though they have not returned to India on a full-time basis, Head Held High operates fluidly as a fully-fledged BPO operation in the rural areas of India.
What Will it Take to Make Impact Sourcing Scalable?
Firstly, Capital, in the form of human capital and infrastructure such as Information Communications Technology (ICT) in rural areas. Secondly, Skills: there needs to be the continuous supply of skills derived from structured training and development initiatives. Thirdly, there needs to be demand for services from government, large BPO companies and direct clients. Fourthly, Innovation: new business models that create value will require innovation and sustainability.
What About the Sustainability of Impact Sourcing?
The policies that various countries formulate will need to be what I call ''Impact Sourcing Centric'' meaning they will need to put IS at the centre, particularly ICT policies. In addition, governments need to create an enabling environment for ISSPs to emerge. Industry itself needs to mobilize to form Impact Sourcing Industry Associations. Finally, in each and every country, entrepreneurship needs to be fostered in order to promote job creation.
CK Prahalad once said, "New and creative approaches are needed to convert poverty into an opportunity for all-concerned''. I posit that global issues require global solutions and Impact Sourcing will go a long way in addressing the need for profit whilst ensuring that the levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality are reduced, globally, by ALL.
About the Author: Pumela Salela is an Independent Advisor for the Information Communications Technology and Sourcing sectors. Prior to her role, she was a BPO/ITeS Consultant for the World Bank, in Washington D.C.; a Director of Business Process Outsourcing and Offshoring and ICT Enabled Services at the Department of Trade and Industry, Industrial Development Division, in South Africa; and several other senior positions in South Africa and the UK.
Pumela is a Board Member of the Global Sourcing Council and was recently appointed to the Advisory Council of The World BPO/ITO Forum. She is an active speaker at international forums, business seminars and government events.


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Here are some extracts of Judith E. Glaser's blog Your Brain Is Hooked on Being Right,which was also featured at USA TODAY
In situations of high stress, fear or distrust, the hormone and neurotransmitter cortisol floods the brain. Executive functions that help us with advanced thought processes like strategy, trust building, and compassion shut down. And the amygdala, our instinctive brain, takes over. The body makes a chemical choice about how best to protect itself — in this case from the shame and loss of power associated with being wrong — and as a result is unable to regulate its emotions or handle the gaps between expectations and reality.
That's partly due to another neurochemical process. When you argue and win, your brain floods with different hormones: adrenaline and dopamine, which makes you feel good, dominant, even invincible. It's a the feeling any of us would want to replicate. So the next time we're in a tense situation, we fight again. We get addicted to being right.
Luckily, there's another hormone that can feel just as good as adrenaline: oxytocin. It's activated by human connection and it opens up the networks in our executive brain, or prefrontal cortex, further increasing our ability to trust and open ourselves to sharing.
Our Brain is hooked on being right most of the time, trying constantly to defend what we believe we are or what we have: our possessions,our title, our career, our image,etc.
But if we are in auto pilot mode all of the time, how can we change that and break the habit of being right? First we need to be aware of that, we need to realize every time we are in a discussion, or just talking with someone, and we start to feel the emotion of anger in our bodies, that is the time to realize we are feeling it, because we have just hooked in defending our point of view.
After we realized that, then we need to ask ourselves this:
What if?
What if the other person is right?, What if I am not right? What would it happen if I would agree with the other person? What if I could listen with empathy?
By doing this, your break the pattern of defending yourself, and activate the Oxytocin in your body, opening your state of mind and your awareness, and experiencing bliss instead of anxiety. By doing that you are giving the first step in creating a new habit, and with every time you do it, the habit reaffirms, until you break the old habit, because an old habit that is not used, dissolves in our brain, giving space to the new habit, which instead of anxiety, gives us happiness.