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The Raptors have enjoyed two weeks of rest and preparation before this weekend's match, traveling to Louisiana to take on New Orleans Gold June 3 at 2pm Mountain Time. Glendale handily bested the NOLA side when the two teams faced off in the preseason, but both squads have matured since early March, and the competition should be stiff. Ranked fifth in league standings, NOLA is 2-3 on the season.
Back-to-back bye weeks for the Raptors have seen a shifting league landscape, and the Glendale side has slipped to second in the standings. Hot on the heels of victories over Utah and New Orleans, the Seattle Seawolves are now the top ranked team in Major League Rugby, though the Raptors remain the only undefeated squad. A win over Houston has elevated the Utah Warriors into third position in league standings. Entering week 7, the playoff picture should begin to emerge after this weekend's matches.
Fielding a full side on Saturday should be no trouble for Raptors Head Coach David Williams, who expects to have a roster not hampered by injury or suspension for the first time since week one. Their suspensions completed, the Raptors will look forward to the return of back row Connor Cook and lock Ben Landry in the New Orleans match. Asked about the players' return, Raptors Head Coach David Williams is understandably pleased: "It's always good to get players back from suspension and that will add to the competition in the squad. The boys will be primed to head into the second half of the season."
With an unblemished record going into Saturday's match Glendale has a lot on the line. New Orleans, a team that appeared arguably unsure of itself early in the season, has demonstrated over the last two weeks that it still can't be discounted as a playoff contender. Asked about preparation during the long break, Williams said that his side worked primarily on fundamentals: "We went back to basics in our preparation, allowing some players to get rehab on injuries so that we have a full squad available for selection against NOLA."
Celebrating their success in the inaugural MLR season, the Raptors have partnered with local restaurants and businesses to promote the team's final two home matches. Facing the Houston Sabercats on June 8, and the Seattle Seawolves on June 16, fans are invited to present Raptors tickets at a number of local restaurants (before or after the game) to receive special offers or discounts. The promotion also challenges Glendale businesses to a group ticket sales competition. Purchasers of 20 tickets or more will not only receive 20% off face value, but the business that purchases the most tickets will be awarded a catered lunch, hand delivered by the professional Raptors team.
Throughout the inaugural MLR season, CBSSN will broadcast the game of the week, with non-game of the week matches broadcast by AT&T Sports Net or Cox Communications, and also available through ESPN+.
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This BS-8599-2 compliant Vehicle First Aid Kit (Medium) is supplied in a green soft case. The kit contains: 10 Sterile Saline Cleansing Wipes 1 First Aid Guidance Leaflet 1 Trauma Dressing 10 x 18cm 1 20 Assorted Washproof Plasters 2 Nitrile Examination Gloves – Large 1 Foil Emergency Blanket 1 Resuscitation Face Shield 2 Steropore 10x 8cm Dressing 2 Burnshield Dressing 10 x 10cm 1 Tuff Cut Heavy Duty Shears Having a first aid kit in the car can be a lifesaver. Not only can it prove crucial in the event of a road crash, but also in less serious mishaps such as cuts, scrapes and burns. The BSi have published a new national standard for first aid provision within motor vehicles. The standard aims to improve safety for all UK motorists by equipping vehicles with a first aid kit scaled specifically to the size of vehicle and number of passengers while providing the essential first response supplies needed to deal with a roadside incident. The new standard aims to make it easier than ever before to ensure your motor vehicle is stocked with appropriate first aid provision, specifying requirements for the compilation of first aid components in three sizes of first aid kits – small, medium and large. Our BS 8599-2 compliant large vehicle first aid kit is ideal for vehicles with 9-16 passengers, the medium kit for vehicles with 1-8 passengers, and the small kit is ideal for vehicles with 1-2 passengers. Vehicles with greater than 16 passengers should have two large kits to cover everyone.
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Short line at security? Flight delay? Layover? Don't let extra time you have at the airport or on the plane go to waste. Whether you want to sleep to regain energy, make new friends and contacts, catch up with your sister on the phone, or complete your work tasks, there are various things you can do to stay productive and still have an enjoyable flight. View traveling as a blessing in disguise to do things you wouldn't normally have time for or to cross tasks off of your to-do list. Have safe and productive travels!
1. Read Magazines or Books
Catch up on magazines you have been wanting to read all month. Finally finish that last chapter. Reading on the plane or during a layover is a great way to escape the stress of traveling.
2. Journal
Always bring a notebook with you so you can jot down your thoughts, travel experiences, or the things you are grateful for.
3. Network
If you sense that the person sitting next to you at your gate or on the plane is willing to having a conversation, ask him or her how they are. You never know who you'll meet on the plane, and it can be a fun way to get to know people from around the world.
4. Organize Files and Photos
If you brought your computer, organize files and photos on your computer. No WiFi necessary to complete this task!
5. Write Your To-Do List
Now that you have a lot of time to think, write your to-do list for the week or month. When you are out of your normal work element, you might have a better sense of what needs to be done. Better yet, use this time to get some of those tasks completed and crossed off!
6. Watch a Documentary
Pre-download a documentary on your laptop or see what movies the flight has to offer. Now is a good time to watch a movie you didn't have the chance to see in theaters, or to learn about a cool new topic.
7. Call a Friend or Family Member
If you're feeling chatty, call up a friend you haven't talked to in a while. Your mom might also enjoy hearing from you.
8. Take a Walk
Depending on the airport, there can be some pretty great stores or cafes and restaurants that you can browse. Walk around and see what you can find. It can even be entertaining to circle the newsstand kiosks to people watch or see what's out there. If you really have a lot of time, you can walk the lengths of the terminal to get some cardio in before you have to sit for a long time.
9. Get Your Meal at the Airport
If you have enough time, sit down for a meal or snack. Even if you need to grab your meal to go, it's better than airplane food. Don't forget to pick up a bottle of H2O!
10. Write Letters
The art of the handwritten letter is making a comeback. Take 15 minutes to write a friend a letter.
11. Complete Your Work
Now's a great time to focus on homework or work that you need to complete. Finish up a blog post, draft an email, or finalize that strategy you've been working on for the past couple of weeks. These are all work items that don't need WiFi.
12. Sleep
Sleep deprived? There's no better time to catch up on your zzz's. Tip: sleep on the plane and not in the waiting lounge. That way you don't have to watch your stuff or worry about anyone snatching your backpack. Also, don't forget your eye mask -- it's a life saver when people are walking past you or reading with the overhead light on!
This post was written by Lauren Jessen. It was originally published on Carpe Juvenis: Seize Your Youth, a youth empowerment lifestyle website and resource for interviews, advice, and inspiration. You can follow Carpe Juvenis on Twitter and Facebook.


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Grantmaking for Black Male Achievement Totaled $61.4 Million in 2014
U.S. foundation funding in support of programs and organizations working to improve the life outcomes of African-American males totaled $45.6 million in 2013 — down from $64.6 million in 2012 — but increased to $61.4 million in 2014, a report from the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA) and Foundation Center finds.
According to the 2017 edition of Quantifying Hope: Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys (36 pages, PDF), the fluctuations in funding explicitly designated to benefit African-American men and boys might be due, in part, to large grants awarded for targeted initiatives by the Open Society Foundations (OSF), Bloomberg Philanthropies, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in 2012 and/or 2014. The report also found that support for boys and men of color as a broader population group — at least a portion of which likely benefited black men and boys — continued to grow steadily, from $42.5 million in 2012, to $50.9 million in 2013, to $62.7 million in 2014.
In terms of issue areas, the report found that education continued to receive the largest share of funding explicitly designated for black men and boys in 2013 and 2014 (56 percent of combined 2013-14 grant dollars), followed by human services (including youth development, 44 percent), and public safety (including legal services, 23 percent). And while program development was the most common support strategy (59 percent of grant dollars), 41 percent of the grant dollars tracked supported policy, advocacy, and systems reform — a significant share, given that only 13 percent of overall foundation grantmaking supported those strategies.
In addition, organizations in the South received 45 percent of 2013-14 grant dollars, up from 26 percent in 2012, followed by organizations in the West (24 percent), Northeast (23 percent), and the Midwest (8 percent). The largest funders during the period covered by the report were OSF, with $26.3 million, including $10 million in support of CBMA's transition to an independent nonprofit; WKKF, with $17.9 million, including $15 million to the New Venture Fund to address the school-to-prison pipeline for black and Latino boys; and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, with $5.8 million, including support for its Forward Promise initiative, launched in 2012.
Based on interviews with foundation, nonprofit, and government leaders, the report also highlights foundation initiatives in support of black men and boys on the national, state, and local levels; organizations that have helped build the movement for black male achievement; and shared approaches, including efforts to change the narrative, investing in local communities, authentically engaging black men and boys and their communities, making an impact on policies and systems, and working intersectionally — for example, with movements aimed at improving outcomes for African-American girls and women, black communities broadly, and/or all communities of color.
"The philanthropic community has a crucial role to play in improving life outcomes of black men and boys and addressing the stark challenges they face in navigating the fine line between promise and peril," said Shawn Dove, chief executive of CBMA. "These findings demonstrate a hopeful continuation of investment across philanthropy and other sectors to advance black male achievement, as well as promising practices and strategies that cities across the country are using to reverse the disparities and inequities disproportionately impacting black males. We urge more philanthropic leaders to step forward and commit to supporting the great work happening at the policy level and on the ground to uplift black men and boys."


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by Kexin 'Coco' Wang, Visual Communications Design MFA student
A couple weeks ago, I mentioned some clubs and activities for people to explore and join in the greater-Rochester community, but what about fun places for people who are new to the place to hang out with some family and friends? I was having the same question, but now I have a small list of fun local places that I want to share with you all, thanks to my birthday party planning.
It was my birthday last week, so my friends and I wanted to take a break from our homework assignments and go celebrate it somewhere. We did some research and found some really interesting places. We had a fantastic time at two places, which I will introduce below, and I am also going to recommend some other good ones that are on my list.
We first went to a place called the Playhouse & Swillburger, and it's located between the Southwedge and Swillburg neighborhoods. Swillburger has a classic/modern mixed style to itself. The outside of the building appears to be an old historical building, but the interior is a mix of bar, arcade games, and a classic American burger joint (all locally sourced burgers, tots, and milkshakes). If you are coming with a group of friends and want to spend a fun night together, this will be a perfect pick!
The second place we went to is called Radio Social. It's located in Rochester's historical Stromberg-Carlson warehouse and was originally used as a radio factory. There are many colorful vintage receivers on the wall near the entrance. It's a huge spot that features 34 bowling lanes, lounge areas, two bars and a restaurant, plus a variety of indoor and outdoor games. There's just so much to do in one place! So again, if you have a group of people, you would all love Radio Social.
Another restaurant that I really want to visit is Genesee Brew House. I heard that they've got a variety of craft brews you could enjoy a nice view of high falls when the patio is open. And some other restaurants/entertainment center on my lists are: The Owl House, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, The Revelry, Lento, Nosh, Clubhouse Fun Center. So if you have a chance, why don't you just bring your friends with you and go explore those fun places!


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While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." – Acts 7:59
On this day in 1659, two Quakers, William Robinson and Marmaduke Stevenson, were executed (hanged from an elm tree on Boston Common in Boston) in the Massachusetts Bay Colony for their religious beliefs. They were the first Quakers to be executed in America. They came from England in 1656 to escape religious persecution – ironically. The two had violated a law passed by the Massachusetts General Court the year before, banning Quakers from the colony under penalty of death.
The Christian movement known as The Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, was founded by George Fox in England during the early 1650's. Quakers opposed central church authority, preferring to seek spiritual insight and consensus through egalitarian Quaker meetings. They supported sexual equality and became some of the most outspoken opponents of slavery in early America. Quakers found solace in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and other colonies, and Massachusetts' anti-Quaker laws were later repealed.
By the mid 18th century, John Woolman, an abolitionist Quaker, was traveling the American colonies, preaching and advancing the anti-slavery cause. He organized boycotts of products made by slave labor and was responsible for convincing many Quaker communities to publicly denounce slavery. Other abolitionist Quaker was Lucretia Mott, who worked on the Underground Railroad in the 19th century, helping lead fugitive slaves to freedom in the Northern states and Canada. She was later a leader in the movement for women's rights, including the right to vote.
If you want to live and thrive, let the spider run alive. – American Quaker Saying
Seriously? Can I have a minute to let that one sink in??? Um… no – I'm squishing the spider. 😉
I'm not a Quaker – but I like movies like Friendly Persuasion and Angel and the Badman. To be perfectly honest, I've always thought of Quakers as I do the Amish. I was surprised when I read their history and how liberal their beliefs are. They have no central church authority and believe in true equality. They are peace-loving folk that won't be a part of war.
Now that terrorists are running around beheading people I wonder if that will work – but that's their belief.
Me – I want to learn how to shoot and carry. Well – maybe not – but I'm tempted.
Christians in America have really not known persecution – yet. So far, we certainly have not had to give our very lives for our faith. I'm so thankful for the sacrifices of the past that ultimately affected changes for the good, aren't you? They stood strong so that future generations could enjoy freedom and equality and know real joy in the Lord. 😀


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A lot of people wouldn't even question why I would want to do a collection of pencil portraits on successful dog rescues, after all it's a great cause and a great story to tell.
I think it's time now to share my own rescue story and how I came about wanting to create this collection.
This isn't a story of a dog I rescued, but it's a story of a dog that I had to give up.
When Sam was 6 years old, I was working long hours which left her on her own a lot of the day. Although I gave her toys to play with and would often scatter food around the backyard to create a little treasure hunt, I still felt the guilt of having to leave her there alone with no one to keep her company.
We loved Cocker Spaniels and when you have a dog like Sam to base the breed on of course we wanted another so Sam would have a friend to play with and another sweet natured dog for us to have in our lives.
That's when we found Jedda. She was an English Cocker Spaniel that was around the same age as Sam so we thought they would be good for each other. We picked her up from her old home and were told that they couldn't keep her anymore because she was always escaping from their back yard. We were so excited about taking Jedda home that our ears tuned out her history that they told us. From what I remember, Jedda had started her life owned by an older woman who had to give her up because she was too old to look after her anymore. That's when Jedda was passed on from family to family and eventually surrendered to a shelter. You can imagine that this would have been traumatic for little Jedda and our ears continued to block out and ignore the fact that she was now territorial and had attacked their other dog when he was a puppy before he grew bigger and more dominant than her.
So we took her home and at first everything was alright. Jedda didn't play with Sam like we hoped she would and pretty much just kept to herself and ignored Sam if they were alone. We thought it would just take time for them to get to know each other but then the fighting started. The amount of times Sam was bitten or I was bitten trying to break them up came to a point that all of us felt constantly tense and stressed.
Not knowing what to do and feeling as though we had just made Sam's life worse, which even though had once been lonely during the day, was at least peaceful. We soon came to realised we had to make the hard decision that we had to give Jedda away. Knowing that she had been passed from home to home and having failed ourselves we knew her next home had to be one for the rest of her life. We put an ad in the paper 'free to good home' and the response was over whelming. Out of the 30 phone calls we got, 25 were rejected right away. We knew she had to be in a home with no other pets, they had to have great fencing and someone had to be home for most of the day. She loved children, so we looked for a family that would give her plenty of love and attention. We went to the 5 homes that we thought could be the one and finally decided on a family with two boys. While there, we watched the boys play with Jedda, how happy they all were and how the parents took Jedda coming into their lives seriously and wanted to include her as part of their family. We had found her forever home.
It was a month latter we received a xmas card from Jedda's new family with the 5 of them on the front all wearing santa hats and a video of them all on their latest holiday. I cried while watching it, happy that she was finally in a home that would be her last and also sad knowing I was just another part of her broken past. I never wrote back to the family that took her, I'm not sure why, maybe it was it the guilt of having to let her go? I only had her for a few months, but I always remember a dog I used to go running with and could out run me, a dog that was so desperate for our attention and would just want to be close to us, a dog that would spin in circles when she was so excited and I remember a dog that I had to let go of because there was another little cocker spaniel who I had also committed my life to 6 years earlier.
I always think about Jedda from time to time and wonder, if she could speak, how she would include us in her story of the day her pet human saved her…
If you have a successful rescue story that you want to share GO TO my Rescue Collection page to find out more details


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Installing the FirstClass Mail Client with GoodMedia's FirstClass Mail Server.
The Download:
The Summary:
Mail Server = mail02.goodmedia.net
- Download the FirstClass Client software installer (above).
- Run the Installer.
- At the resulting Login dialog box, click on the Setup Button and type mail02.goodmedia.net into the Server: field (see example below), click on the Save button.
- Enter your User ID & Password, Click the Green Login button.
The Detail:
Download the FirstClass Client software installer (above).
For MacOS X: The installer is in a .dmg image, which should auto mount to the Desktop. You may run the installer from this mounted image.
For Windows: The download is a .msi installer file.
When the installer is downloaded, run it and accept the license. Continue through the Read Me. Note the location on your hard drive where FirstClass is being installed and allow it to Install. Once installation is complete, quit the Installer. The FirstClass program will auto launch and give you the Login screen;
Click on the "Advanced" and then "Setup…" buttons.
In the "Server:" field, type; mail02.goodmedia.net, and click on "FirstClass secure authentication only":
Click on the "Save" button, which will bring you back to the Login screen:
Enter your User ID and Password, and click on the Green Arrow / "Login" button.
If you receive the message "There is no FirstClass server by that name on the network", this typically means you are not connected to the internet or that you have not configured the Settings file correctly (as above).
Location of the Settings folder on Windows:
My Computer: C Drive: Program Files: FirstClass: Settings:
Location of the Settings folder on OS X:
/Users//Library/FirstClass/Settings/ (Click the Home Icon: Library; FirstClass; Settings)


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Thousands of passengers were grounded in Warsaw, Poland last night following a cyber attack on the computer networks of LOT Polish Airlines.
The airline posted a message on its Facebook page around 7pm Sunday night to saying it had "encountered IT attack that affected our ground operation systems".
This followed a posting at 6pm which simply said that flights were being cancelled due to an "IT systems failure".
The break-in occurred around 4pm local time (3pm GMT).
The attack prevented it from being able to create flight plans with the result that outbound flights from Warsaw were unable to depart.
Ten international and domestic flights were cancelled, with others delayed.
"We'd like to underline, that it has no influence on plane systems. Aircraft that are already airborne will continue their flights. Planes with flight plans already filed will return to Warsaw normally," the airline said.
In December 2014, five global aviation organisations agreed a plan to coordinate their activities around cyber-security threats. They identified the threats as theft of information, general disruption and potential loss of life.
Justin Clarke, director at Gotham Digital Science and chapter leader of London OWASP, told SCMagazineUK.com, "This is a great example of where key infrastructure systems could be attacked and have a far wider effect."
David Emm, principal security researcher at Kaspersky Lab, said: "At the moment we have no idea how the attack on Polish airline LOT was launched, the nature of the systems targeted or what the motives of the attackers may have been, beyond the fact that the attack affected ancillary systems rather than the planes themselves.
"This story highlights the fact that, as more and more aspects of our lives become cyber-dependent, we offer a greater attack surface to cyber-criminals – including critical infrastructure systems."
Gavin Reid, vice president of threat intelligence at Lancope, told SC: "What we are seeing here in this attack is right at the tipping point where cyber-attacks meet physical. This tipping point once crossed will forever change the seriousness of how society views hacking. We have had a couple of recent events where this line-in-the sand has been pushed – airline and medical device tampering for example. We have yet to cross this threshold but the attack on Polish Airlines brings it ever closer."
Tim Erlin, director of security and product management, Tripwire said: "This incident demonstrates that while attacking in-flight systems may have made headlines recently, there are many more areas of vulnerability to address in the aviation industry. Like most industries today, aviation relies on a wide variety of interconnected systems, from air traffic control to reservations systems. There's no reason to believe that cyber-criminals aren't just as interested in credit cards or personal data collected, stored and transmitted by airlines as they clearly are in retailers. In many cases, it's the data that's the target, rather than the company collecting it."
Ruben Santamarta, principal security consultant for IOActive, has published research in the field of SATCOM/aviation security. He told SC: "There are multiple systems at ground level that provide critical services for airlines and aircraft, in terms of operations, maintenance, safety and logistics. The first stage of an attack against an aircraft may begin on the ground. However, to properly assess the impact and the target of this attack we still need more information, so every scenario is just speculation."
"This latest incident may seem surprising, but it shouldn't be. We see industries and organisations under attack every day. Everyone is a target, no-one is immune. We need a new way to think about security," said Martin Borrett, distinguished engineer and CTO, IBM Security Europe.


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Egyptian President Morsi has political reasons for publicly rebuking Israel while privately seeking a quiet form of cooperation.
Egypt has no valid reason for initiating a further deterioration of its relations with Israel, which have nearly reached rock-bottom since the election of a president who cannot bring himself to utter the name "Israel." There is today no dispute between the two countries and nothing to explain this state of affairs except for Muslim fanaticism and blind support for the Palestinians. Morsi knows well enough who started the present round of fighting – as well as the previous ones – but feels that Muslim/Arab solidarity demands a "suitable Egyptian response" to demonstrate to the Egyptian and Arab public that the Muslim Brothers stand by their traditional hostility toward Israel.
The Egyptian president must be seen as doing more than his predecessor, Hosni Mubarak, who recalled his ambassador a number of times – from Operation Peace for the Galilee through the second intifada and more. Recalling the ambassador is becoming routine and is losing its effectiveness.
Yet unless something dramatic happens, one can cautiously predict that Egypt will not take further steps to endanger even more the relations between the two countries. Cooperation on issues having to do with terror – the only field in which the countries are still cooperating – will go on. At the same time, inflammatory rhetoric against Israel and Zionism will rise and mass demonstrations in Tahrir Square can be expected. The Supreme Guide of the Brotherhood has already called for a "million man march" after Friday's prayers in the mosques. Not to be outdone, Sheikh Al-Azhar has added his voice to the chorus to show that he hates Israel as much as the Brothers do.


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Great stuff, Im glad to see some other people doing it independently. It is very rewarding. My dad and I made about 16oz, this year, just enough for the two of us. How long can it be stored in the fridge? Weve been usuing it with pancakes and stuff but dont know how long it is "safe"
I dint realize there was different grades too .just always bought the usual log cabin .
I also have one more question. When we put our syrup in the jar, after a week or two of sitting, sugar crystals start to form and separate. Why is that and how do you prevent it?
Thats what I'm looking for, thats all I'm planning on doing is for the family and friends. When you say, 50 taps, does that mean 50 buckets of sap?
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text: Hasn't every girl always dreamed of dressing up in something pretty and beautiful? There once was a time when dressing to the nines was normal and appropriate. While we love dressing in denim and sweatpants regularly, there is still something nostalgic about dressing up on an everyday basis. Sometimes just seeing pictures is inspiration enough for incorporating feminine dressiness into a normal work day. Here are a few looks that you will love!


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One of the primary real world classes we offer at Barb Levenson Dog Training is The Canine Good Citizenship Class, which will provide you with the means of teaching and controlling your dog when you are outside your home and among certain distractions. This class is typically referred to as a Good Manners Class and is essential for every dog owner. It's also important to note: the dogs that pass this class are specifically certified by the American Kennel Club with a CGC Title and can actually become therapy dogs at local nursing homes or hospitals. This shows you just how useful a class like this can be. You will find that our specific class is considered to be one of the very best in the entire region taught directly by Maggie DiLullo, who works as an American Kennel Club certified administrator. Students who make use of this class will get a great amount of one on one attention from Maggie. As a dog owner, you will learn a lot of extremely important life and social skills by the time you and your dog have completed the course.
For one, you will be able to better control your dog when they are approached by another dog. This control will also extend to situations where you meet a stranger who would like to pet your dog as well as situations in which you stop to talk with your friend for a little bit. You will also learn how to control your dog and help them to behave when you are walking on a loose leash through a heavy crowd or down a busy street. This is essential to keeping your dog well-behaved and safe.
Skill you will learn are:
- Sit quietly when you approach another dog
- Calmness when you meet a friendly stranger who wants to pet your dog
- Sit calmly when you stop to talk to a friend
- Control when you walk on a loose leash through a crowd or down a street
Completion of Basic Obedience is a requirement for this course
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Thats right! Today is the day I started blogging two years ago! So I thought what better way to celebrate than launch something very dear to my heart! I've always loved helping people with designing their blog, and designing my blog has always been super fun for me! So I now offer blog design & I'm so excited to work with some of you!
Thank you everyone for your honestly so sweet comments and emails! Thank you for constantly making my day and being a huge source of inspiration! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these past two years so incredible!
Come back tomorrow for an awesome giveaway! :)


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Casting to your TVCan two people with compatible devices and apps cast to the TV at the same time?
Multiple users can cast to the TV provided they are both using Chromecast-enabled apps and are on the same home network. The only way to prevent others from casting to your TV would be to password protect your home network.
Yes. To cast while in Chrome incognito mode, type chrome://extensions into your browser bar, locate the Cast button, and select 'Enable in incognito'.
Yes. You will need to disable AP isolation, also known as client isolation, on your router. Please refer to your router documentation to learn how to disable AP isolation.
If you do not have access to your router settings, or if you are attempting to connect through a guest, hotel, or public network with AP/client isolation, you will not be able to cast to your device with Chromecast built-in.
If you are attempting to connect through a Wi-Fi extender, please check your extender settings. You will need to disable AP/client isolation on your Wi-Fi extender to be able to cast to your device with Chromecast built-in.
Casting to your Chromecast built-in speakerWhy can't I cast audio from my Chrome browser to my Chromecast built-in speaker?
Casting from the Chrome browser to your Chromecast built-in speaker is only supported from websites that are Chromecast enabled. Check out the growing list of Chromecast-enabled websites.
Casting music that is locally stored on your device is not natively supported at this time. You will need to use a 3rd party application that may be able to help facilitate casting this type of content.
Some streams from our partners aren't currently available to cast. Please contact the application's customer support for further information.
Chromecast built-in speakers will work with most Chromecast-enabled music and audio applications. We're releasing supported applications all the time. Here's a full list of Chromecast-enabled applications that'll work with your Chromecast built-in speakers.
Please use the audio device manufacturer's application in order to change the name of the device. For additional support, please reference the audio device manual or contact the manufacturer.
Updates for Chromecast built-in speakers are rolled out gradually; your device will update automatically. It's important that your audio device is receiving power and connected to Wi-Fi in order to receive the update.
Please contact your audio device manufacturer for additional assistance.


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In his speech in Italian, the Pope focused his meditation on the recently concluded Apostolic Journey to Ireland, on the occasion of the IX World Meeting of Families, (Biblical Song: from Psalm 128.1-6).
After having summarized His catechesis in several languages, the Holy Father addressed particular expressions of greeting to the groups of faithful present.
He then addressed an appeal on the occasion of the World Day of Prayer for the care of creation that occurs on Saturday, September 1.
The General Audience ended with the singing of the Pater Noster and the Apostolic Blessing.
Catechesis of the Holy Father
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!
Last weekend I took a trip to Ireland to take part in the World Meeting of Families: I'm sure you saw it on television. My presence wanted above all to confirm the Christian families in their vocation and mission. The thousands of families - spouses, grandparents, children - gathered in Dublin, with all the variety of their languages, cultures and experiences, have been an eloquent sign of the beauty of God's dream for the entire human family. And we know it: God's dream is unity, harmony and peace, in families and in the world, the fruit of fidelity, forgiveness and reconciliation that he has given us in Christ. He calls families to participate in this dream and make the world a home where nobody is alone, nobody is unwanted, nobody is excluded. Think about this: what God wants is that nobody is alone, nobody is unwanted, nobody is excluded. Thus the theme of this World Meeting was very appropriate. It was called this way: "The Gospel of the family, joy for the world".
I am grateful to the President of Ireland, the Prime Minister, the various governmental, civil and religious authorities, and to the many people of all levels who have helped prepare and carry out the events of the Meeting. And thank you very much to the Bishops, who have worked so hard. Addressing the Authorities, in the Castle of Dublin, I reiterated that the Church is a family of families, and that, like a body, it supports these cells in their indispensable role for the development of a fraternal and supportive society.
The true "light points" of these days were the testimonies of conjugal love given by couples of all ages. Their stories have reminded us that the love of marriage is a special gift from God, to be cultivated every day in the "domestic church" that is the family. How much does the world need of a revolution of love, of a revolution of tenderness, which saves us from the current culture of the provisional! And this revolution begins in the heart of the family.
In the Pro-Cathedral of Dublin I met spouses engaged in the Church and many couples of young married couples, and many young children. Then I met some families who face particular challenges and difficulties. Thanks to the Capuchin Friars, who are always close to the people, and to the wider ecclesial family, they experience solidarity and support that are the fruit of charity.
The highlight of my visit was the big party with the families, Saturday night, in the Dublin stadium, followed Sunday by Mass in the Phoenix Park. During the Vigil we heard very touching testimonies of families who suffered from wars, families renewed by forgiveness, families that love saved from the spiral of addictions, families who learned to use mobile phones and tablets well and give priority to the time spent together . And the value of communication between generations and the specific role of grandparents in consolidating family ties and transmitting the treasure of faith are highlighted. Today - it is hard to say - but it seems that grandparents are disturbing. In this culture of waste, grandparents are "discarded", they move away. But grandparents are wisdom, they are the memory of a people, the memory of families! And grandparents must transmit this memory to their grandchildren. Young people and children must talk with their grandparents to carry on the story. Please: do not discard grandparents. That they are close to your children, to the grandchildren.
On Sunday morning I made the pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Knock, so dear to the Irish people. There, in the chapel built on the site of an apparition of the Virgin, I entrusted all families, particularly those of Ireland, to her maternal protection. And although my journey did not include a visit to Northern Ireland, I greeted his people cordially and encouraged the process of reconciliation, pacification, friendship, and ecumenical cooperation.
My visit to Ireland, in addition to great joy, also had to bear the pain and bitterness for the suffering caused in that country by various forms of abuse, even by members of the Church, and the fact that the ecclesiastical authorities in past have not always been able to deal appropriately with these crimes. A deep sign left the meeting with some survivors - they were eight -; and on several occasions I have asked the Lord for forgiveness for these sins, for the scandal and the sense of betrayal procured. The Irish Bishops have undertaken a serious path of purification and reconciliation with those who have suffered abuse, and with the help of national authorities have established a series of strict rules to ensure the safety of young people. And then, in my meeting with the Bishops, I encouraged them in their efforts to remedy the failures of the past with honesty and courage, trusting in the Lord's promises and counting on the profound faith of the Irish people, to inaugurate a season of renewal of the Church in Ireland. In Ireland there is faith, there are people of faith: a faith with great roots. But do you know something? There are few vocations to the priesthood. Why does this faith fail? For these problems, the scandals, many things ... We must pray for the Lord to send holy priests to Ireland, send new vocations. And we will do it together, praying an "Ave Maria" to the Madonna di Knock. [Recite of the Hail or Mary]. Lord Jesus, send us holy priests.
Dear brothers and sisters, the World Meeting of Families in Dublin was a prophetic, comforting experience of many families engaged in the Gospel way of marriage and family life; families disciples and missionaries, ferment of goodness, holiness, justice and peace. We forget so many families - so many! - who carry on their families, their children, with fidelity, asking for forgiveness when there are problems. We forget why today it is fashionable in magazines, in newspapers, to talk like this: "This has been divorced from this ... That from that ... And the separation ...". But please: this is a bad thing. It's true: I respect everyone, we must respect people, but the ideal is not divorce, the ideal is not separation, the ideal is not the destruction of the family. The ideal is the united family. So forward: this is ideal!
The next World Meeting of Families will be held in Rome in 2021. Let us entrust them all to the protection of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, because in their homes, parishes and communities they can truly be "joy for the world".
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Appeal of the Holy Father
Next Saturday, 1 September, is the fourth World Day of Prayer for the care of creation, which we celebrate in union with our Orthodox brothers and sisters and with the accession of other Churches and Christian Communities.
In this year's Message, I would like to draw attention to the question of water, a primary asset to be protected and made available to all.
I am grateful for the various initiatives that in various places the particular Churches, Institutes of consecrated life and ecclesial aggregations have prepared. I invite everyone to join in prayer, Saturday, for our common home, for the care of our common home.
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Registering for Village of Orland Park Recreation Department programs is about to get easier. The village will unveil its online program registration with its fall offerings beginning August 10. The Recreation Department Fall, 2012 Program Guide will be available prior to registration opening for online previewing July 27.
"The Village of Orland Park is very pleased to make online registration available for its Recreation Department programs," said Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin. "This will make it easier for busy people to register from the comfort of their own homes any time of the day," the mayor said.
Village residents will be able to register online beginning August 10 for select programs listed in the Village of Orland Park Recreation Department Fall 2012 Program Guide. Non-residents will have the same opportunity beginning August 22. The new guide will be distributed in print form in the August 2 edition of the Orland Park Prairie Newspaper. Programs not available for online registration will be noted in the guide.
"Being able to register online is a wonderful service for everyone who enjoys the village's recreation programs, classes and trips," said Trustee Pat Gira, chair of the village's Recreation and Parks Committee. "With so many offerings each season, Orland Park's programs appeal to a wide variety of people. Online registration will make it easier for everyone to access and enjoy them," Gira added.
Recreation Department participants who have registered with the village in the past and have provided email addresses will be able to register without having to contact the Recreation Administration Office. Participants can visit the village's website at www.orland-park.il.us and click on the "register online" button. Patrons may request their information by clicking on the "login/forgot information" button and the information will be sent to the email address on file.
"We're pleased to be able to add to the electronic services already offered by the village," McLaughlin continued. "The e-services area of the village's website includes everything from online water billing, permit forms, a calendar of events and more. Expanding our online offerings gives residents a number of options," he said.
New participants who have not previously registered for village programs must visit the Recreation Administrative Office, 14600 South Ravinia Avenue, or the village's Sportsplex at 11351 West 159th Street to verify residency and obtain login and pin information.
"Online recreation program registration is a great addition to the electronic services already offered by the village," said Trustee Jim Dodge, chair of the village's Technology, Communications and Community Outreach Committee.
"We expect this new service to be very popular, just as the online water billing has been," Dodge said, adding, "I invite everyone to visit the e-services area of the village's website to see the different online options available."
"When people visit the e-services area of the village's website, they can sign up for other village notifications, including news releases and the village's Global Connect Network," McLaughlin said. Free subscription to the village's emergency notification system enables residents and businesses to receive recorded emergency telephone calls from the village, most recently used to notify residents of the change in outdoor water use.
Online access details and more information are available by calling the Village of Orland Park Recreation Department at 708/403-PARK or 645-PLAY or by sending an email to email@example.com.


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"Reclamation" with its 17 tracks melodies, nu jazz, world music and suave tones all in one, was recently released by Two Rivers Records.
Its talented artist, bassist Darwish, has made this debut solo album a very eclectic piece of work.
I believe Darwish's voice makes the album, in fact I dare any of the listeners not to fall in love with it! And if the above is not enough, the compositions and arrangements are beautiful, a mixture of ethereal and light pop accompanied by an underlying sense of forlorn and philosophical reflection.
And then, there are the lyrics, of course! There is something for everyone: city life, love, loss, longing. Tales within a tale.
Read the full Review on Jazz In Europe.


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Seeing Slim Cessna's Auto Club live always reminds me of seeing Nick Cave on The Good Son and Henry's Dream tours. Nick had a dark, junkie, evangelist style during those shows, something he still conjures up here and there, but nothing like those older gigs.
SCAC are twice the power and energy of those Nick Cave shows. They have more of a country twang, but it is kicked into high gear, okay, practically overload, when Slim and his partner Munly take the stage with the rest of the band.
Every time they perform in San Francisco, my friend Jeff says, I feel like I'm at an agnostic church. It feels like fun blasphemy. But that's our interpretation….and I like how we see the show.
Raise your hands in the air on September 11th when SCAC performs with the amazing local band, The Ferocious Few.
I've asked Munly why they haven't toured Europe, since other Denver sound bands like Wovenhand have told me they make most of their money touring across the pond to larger crowds.
Munly said, "Do you want to finance it?"
If I had the money, I would have. Europeans see the American spectacle and are a magnet to these acts.
Since then they've toured Europe twice, so I guess someone ponied up the dough.
From Slim:
"I don't want to be misleading or pretend that we are a huge overnight success in Europe just because we've had a couple tours over there. It's been working for us about the same as how it goes for us in the States. We play a show to a hand full of people and hope it was good enough they bring friends to the next. That's how we've been doing it for going on 20 years in the States. You can't find us on the radio or in the record stores. Everything we've earned is from the work we've done on stage. We've played a few festivals in front of decent sized audiences to help us spread the word a little faster in Europe. Next week we fly to Spain just to play a two day festival September 2nd and 3rd.
"Actually, that's all a load of crap. What we really do is namedrop 16 Horsepower and Wovenhand as often as possible – 'Yeah, we know those guys.' It really works!"
Alternative Tentacles has released their latest CD Unentitled. It's brilliant.
They've been doing it for 20 years and if you haven't had a chance to see them live, it will probably change your life.
Slim Cessna's Auto Club, September 11th at Bottom of the Hill. 9 p.m. $12.


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Lanser's on Main: Bryanston's newest bistro
Lanser's on Main is in the heart of Bryanston (over the road from the Didata Campus). True to bistro origins Lanser's serves delicious French and Italian home-style cooking with a tasty twist.
It's accurate to say that at Lanser's they're all about relationships and the easy, warm and inviting manner of Chef Lanser and his team, makes you feel as if you have come home when you walk through their doors.
For starters, I would recommend the tomato tart - this is an incredibly tasty tart with cherry tomatoes layered on an apricot mustard crust and roasted with a little grape seed oil, topped with basil and chevre.
Perfect for a summertime side, this simple appetizer is a southern twist on a French classic. With no custard or cream added, the taste of the tomatoes and cheese compliment each other well.
For mains, try Chef Lanser's favourite: pork belly, with Grandma's roasted potatoes, vegetables and a pineapple honey glaze sauce. The crackling is made separately and the pork skin is incredibly crispy and perfectly golden.
Few main dishes are as versatile as pasta, and Lanser's on Main's pasta offering embodies that. Try the linguine prawn pasta with deshelled prawn tails in a plum tomato, cream and whiote wine sauce, with a touch of chilli, garlic, olives, capers and topped with rocket.
Lanser's on main also has a lunch time on-the-go menu for working professionals, and a salad menu to impress the most obnoxious vegetarians. End off your meal with their popular Bar One baked cheesecake or their perfect panna cotta.
An old school French theme defines the environment, from the background music to the old black and white French and Italian movies playing on the TV above the bar.
The ambiance can be described as, laid back and comfortable – an extension of a kitchen at home.
It's cosy, intimate and perfect for a romantic interlude yet just as ideal for a dinner with family or friends. With incredible views that stretch as far as Kyalami – you can feast on both the food and the view.


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Colin Weldon lives in Dublin, Ireland. He has written four novels to date, three in The Agathon series as well as Hunting Nora Stone. He studied Journalism at Griffith College and then went on to do a Masters in Screenwriting. You'll usually find him in coffee shops around Dublin, very early in the morning, writing books.
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Ok can I just say I fluffy heart love this! Really, really love this! Watch out for my post "how many contour palettes does one person need" coming soon...
The truth is I feel like I need them all, like I'm doing myself a disservice if I don't at least try them. It's a sickness really. Anyway when I heard Kat Von D was coming out with one for spring and I watched her video on Sephora I knew it wouldn't be long until it was mine, my own, my precious! It just so happens that she launched a brush along with the palette so I had to grab that too!
This is a game changer guys, these colors are incredible! It comes with 6 colors 3 highlights and 3 contours.
The highlights are
Lucid Is a bright beige with yellow undertones and it has a matte finish. The texture is amazing very silky. It was very buildable which I find to be a great attribute when working with these lighter colors.
Lyric Is a yellow beige color with warm undertones and a mix between a satin/matte finish. It was incredibly pigmented.
Levitation Is a yellow peach color with warm undertones. It has a satin finish and amazing color payoff that is very easy to blend. All of these are super smooth!
The contours are
Sombre Is a medium taupe brown. It has warmer undertones and a mix between a satin/matte finish. The smooth texture makes it easy to work with even for a beginner.
Shadowplay Is a medium brown with warm undertones. It has a satin finish. It has good color payoff, it's the color I reach for most in the palette. It is super soft, and very blendable .
Subconscious Is a dark brown with warm undertones. It has a satin finish. Just like the others its pigmentation was amazing! These colors are so blendable, I love their soft, silky texture!
Here the link to it on amazon #affil
Now on to the brush, you know how I feel about brushes! I know I say this alot, but you NEED this brush.
One side is angled and the other is a small version of a ball brush with a rounded tip. I personally love the angled brushes for contouring, I find them much easier to work with. The ball tip side of this brush is perfect, it's just the right size. I love the precision I can achieve with this brush. I should have known she would be on point with her tools. She is a sketch artist, so she has to be precise.
I love both of these so much, out of all of my contour palettes this one is by far my favorite (for now)....
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Here's a little vintage look I did while using it for contour!
So what do you think? What is your favorite contour palette?


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Been married for 30 years. Wife and i have no desire to have s** with each other any more. Before i was married, i used to suck my uncles d***. The last couple of years its been on my mind to have a nice c*** sliding down my throat again. About two weeks ago i sucked another guy c*** at an adult book store. I loved it! I loved the feel of him shooting his load of c** in my mouth!!! Now i want more!! Im a good looking 56 yr old in good shape and would love to find some nice clean c*** to suck around Springfield, Mo.
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My friend Amy, of MomAdvice.com, shared on Facebook that she read 11 books last month… and for some reason, I took that as a challenge. If she could read eleven books in one month, surely I could! I tied her with 11 books read by April 23rd, and I've got plans to finish at least one (if not three) more before the month is over.
April started with me driving all four kids to 10 different branches of our local library as part of their Spring Break program (it was a super fun week of Harry Potter activities – a different one at each branch).
While I managed to come home without any books from the first six branches (aka day one), I picked up books in multiple branches on day two.
A Busy Mom Reads: Must Read Book List | April 2017
*indicates a title for which I received a digital pre-release copy from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, in order to share an honest review
**indicates a title for which I received a digital pre-release copy from Bethany House Publishers in order to share an honest review
The House by the Lake by Ella Carey
As a lover of historical fiction, I really enjoyed this journey into pre-WWII Germany as the main character uncovered her grandfather's true past. The weaving together of her own story (modern day) with his story (mid-1930s) was truly captivating.
There were a few points where I found myself slightly puzzled by the main character's seemingly quick change in attitude, but overall, I thought the story flowed well and the plot was intriguing.
In Twenty Years: A Novel by Allison Winn Scotch
I had to convince myself to keep reading through the first few chapters, but once I got into the story I found myself wanting to keep reading. I didn't personally care for the crass language, and I struggled a bit with the third person POV, but the story itself was intriguing.
The plot would make for a good movie – friends who are gathered together, even though they'd rather be anywhere else, and forced to deal with the past twenty years and all that has transpired since they graduated college.
The Midwife's Revolt by Jodi Daynard
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this historical fiction novel set during the Revolutionary War. Elizabeth (Lizzie) is a widowed midwife who is close friends with Abigail Adams and tells her story of life as a supporter of the Cause.
The characters were full of depth, and at times, I believed the story to be true – so believable was the plot. It was as if I were reading the real diary of a woman from this time and place in history.
Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls, and Everything in Between by Lauren Graham
Getting a glimpse inside the real life of one of my favorite TV characters was a fun read. I learned quite a bit about Lauren's earlier years (including that she worked at the Barn Theater for at least two summers – which is less than 20 minutes from where I grew up).
My favorite part was probably the "diary entries" from when she was filming "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life." It was interesting to get a glimpse "behind the scenes" and feel some of the emotions that she was experiencing revisiting Stars Hollow.
First Comes Love by Emily Giffin
This was my first time reading this author, but I had fairly high expectations as several people had recommended her books to me. With those expectations in mind, I found myself several chapters into the story wondering if I was overthinking things because while the writing was "ok," it wasn't what I'd call "great."
But I kept reading, and the deeper I got into the book, the more engaged I became with the story and the main characters. By the time I reached the middle of the story, I was fully hooked.
I think my issue at the beginning was that I struggled to connect with the characters – their world was significantly different than my own, and it felt far removed.
By the time I reached the end of the book, I was invested in the outcome of each of the main plots, hoping for the best, and making a note to add this author's other books to my reading queue.
The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber
I was instantly drawn into this story, finding myself lost in the plot. The three main characters had great depth and were relatable.
As I read, I found myself wishing Cedar Cove was a real place, wanting to visit the Rose Harbor Inn myself.
I can't wait to read the rest of this series!
Curious Minds by Janet Evanovich
When a book hooks you before chapter one, you know you've found a winner. Curious Minds is a fast-paced suspense thriller with humor strewn throughout.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this first book in the Knight & Moon series, and I'm looking forward to reading future titles!
Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich
After reading 23 books in this series, I'm starting to get bored with the story: Stephanie can't decide between two men, neither will commit to her, something gets blown up, Stephanie becomes the killer's target, Lula is over the top, and so on. The only thing that changes is the "who done it" part of the story.
That said, if you've never read a book in the series, you'll probably enjoy it. It's a quick and easy read with plenty of suspense and humor to keep your attention.
Sandpiper Cove* by Irene Hannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I didn't want this book to end! I was so engrossed in the story, eager to see how all the pieces would play out, that I was disappointed to turn the page and find myself at the epilogue already.
I have enjoyed each of the books in this series, but this might be my favorite this far. I love how each of the stories can stand alone as they focus on different individuals in the town of Hope Harbor, but their stories weave together throughout the entire series.
This was a well-written romance with a bit of mystery/intrigue. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and am excited to know future titles will be released in this series.
Pursued* by Lisa Harris
Wow! How you can seamlessly packed so much action into a single book and yet still tell a great story full of characters with depth is beyond me. Lisa Harris hit it out of the park with this book!
When TBI Agent Nikki Boyd realizes the lady sitting next to her on a plane has vanished, she begins to ask questions. She and her team are assigned the task of finding this missing person, and it's a race against the clock.
Mystery, action, suspense, crime-fighting, and a hint of romance… this book had it all and kept me turning page after page. A quick and easy read that grabbed my attention from page one, Pursued is definitely a book you'll want to add to your summer reading queue!
Behind the Scenes** by Jen Turano
I can't remember the last time I laughed this hard while reading a book. More than once, I found myself laughing too hard to keep reading.
I love historical fiction, and this story definitely took me back to the Gilded Age, right into New York's high society. Proper etiquette, wealth and affluence, and society life at its best – the scene was set, and I truly felt like a fly on the wall as the plot played out.
An unexpected heroine, a murder plot, and social faux pas… this story had it all, with a twist of humor and romance, too!
I highly recommend adding Behind the Scenes to your reading list – it's a quick and easy read that will have you laughing and cheering until the end.
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Soil Science enables students to obtain the course credit hours in soil science necessary for advancement in soil related careers. To become a Soil Scientist in the U.S. Federal Government, the Office of Personnel Management requires 15 credit hours in subjects such as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility. In states like North Carolina and others with a soil scientist licensing program, 15 credit hours of soil science related coursework is required to qualify for the licensing exam. Nationally, to become a Professional Soil Scientist certified by the Soil Science Society of America, individuals must have completed 15 course credit hours in soil science or a related area. Those who complete this program will meet the coursework requirements for all three career advancement opportunities.
You can learn more about North Carolina's licensed soil scientist program at http://ncblss.org. To learn about the national
certification program, visit http://soils.org/certifications/become-certified
This program may be completed totally online. For more information about Distance Education [Click here]
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Dr. David Crouse
Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator and Director of Distance Education Programs
To pursue the certificate, students must have the following training in basic sciences:
- 2 semesters of chemistry
- 1 semester of physics
- 1 semester of biology
- mathematics through algebra and trionometry
Required Courses: The required courses are available on-campus and via distance education. Prerequisites may be required in some courses. Students should contact instructors before enrolling to discuss eligibility as needed.
- SSC 200* Soil Science (3 cr)
Elective Courses*: (Select four of the following)
- SSC 341* Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (3 cr) or SSC 541* Soil Fertility (3 cr)
- SSC 470*/570* Wetland Soils (3 cr)
- SSC 332 Environmental Soil Microbiology (3 cr) or SSC 532* Soil Microbiology (4 cr)
- SSC 421 Role of Soils in Environmental Management (3 cr)
- SSC 440*/540* Geographic Information Systems [GIS] in Soil Science and Agriculture (3 cr)
- SSC 442 Soil and Environmental Biogeochemistry (3 cr)
- SSC 452 Soil Classification (4 cr) or SSC 551* Soil Morphology, Genesis, Classification (3 cr)
- SSC 455 Soils, Environmental Quality and Global Challenges (3 cr)
- SSC 461 Soil Physical Properties and Plant Growth (3 cr) or SSC 511* Soil Physics (4 cr)
- SSC 495 Special Topics in Soil Science (var cr)
- SSC 562* Environmental Applications of Soil Science (3 cr)
- SSC 590 Special Topics in Soil Science (var cr)
A grade of C (2.0) or higher in each course is required.
*Available through Distance Education and on-campus. The 500-level courses are graduate level courses.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15
Admissions Requirements
This program will be open to undergraduate students and those pursuing continuing education credits. It will also be open to students outside of North Carolina State University. A Bachelor of Science is required for admission into this program.
Plan of Study
While not a requirement of this certificate, a suggested plan of study that best prepares the student for licensing and certification exams includes the following courses in addition to SSC 200:
• SSC 341 or SSC541
• SSC 332 or SSC 532
• SSC 452 or SSC 551
• SSC 461 or SSC 511
• SSC 470 or SSC 570
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Undergraduate Programs Office
Crop & Soil Sciences Department
2234 Williams Hall
Campus Box 7620
Academic Structure
Term Effective: 1/2017
Plan Code: 11SSCTU, 32SSCTU
CIP Code: 01.1201
Description: Undergraduate Certificate in Soil Science
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One-minute retreats can be very beneficial. The point of them is to give your brain a quick rest from all that activity.
It can even be a less-than-a minute retreat!
But how in the world can you have a retreat in less than a minute? I mean, really, what's the point? You may ask.
There's only one way: in your mind.
In actuality, human adults are the only beings on the planet that don't practice minute-retreats. Everyone else around here does.
Kid's do it all the time. Ever notice, in the classroom or over dinner, that far-away look in their eyes? As if they are somewhere else? And then the minute you remind them to eat their peas, they are back with you again?
They aren't being disrespectful nor irresponsible. They are just giving their active (beta wave) brain a rest by thinking about something fantastical. Or not thinking of anything at all.
Animals do this a lot too. Like all day. Have you ever seen your dog stare at something that you would think would be completely not worth staring at at all? A blade of grass, a blank wall, an ant walking along the sideboard of your bedroom, a piece of dust?
They are on retreat. They are giving their brain a rest.
Every living thing needs to rest. Especially your poor brain. Think about it …that particular organ is working 24/7. Even when you are sleeping, you are processing emotions through dreaming. Even if we don't remember the dream, we are still having it. Work, work, work. No time to rest for the weary brain.
Most of the time, we are using our brain to think about stuff that is just hooey. Worries about the future and what not. Pointless. Still we do it.
When we consciously give our brain a rest in tiny minute-spurts throughout the day, we push the internal pause button.
Yeah, it's meditating. But it is only a minute!
It is only long enough to breathe. Or maybe just to exhale. That's it, and then it is over.
What you will need: your breath (if you are alive, you have one of those)
How much time it will take: 1 minute
Stop what you are doing. You can sit or stand.
Close your eyes or focus on something stationary and very uninteresting, like a pile of dirt or a blank wall.
Breathe in at least four seconds.
Breathe out at least four seconds.
Do it again, only this time, try for 6 seconds each…inhale and exhale.
As you are breathing in, imagine that the front and back of your chest (your heart area) is getting brighter and expanding and that your side body (the side of your ribs from your hips to under your armpits) is getting longer. Imagine every time you breathe out, your heart is softening.
Keep going for as long as you like. Try to go a minute. If not, that is okay. After all, you are an adult living in the fast-paced world. You might not have 1 minute to spare. 😉
Stop what you are doing.
Close your eyes
Feel what you are feeling and observe that you are feeling it.
Do this for as long as you like
Go back to whatever you are doing after 1 minute.
ALTERNATIVE STEPS #3 (For when you really don't have 1 minute to spare!) :
Stop what you are doing.
Think of one thing to be grateful for.
Go back to what you are doing.
Caution! Doing any of the above repeatedly could lead to the desire for longer periods of meditation and sudden sensations of peace and calm for no apparent reason. If you don't want this to happen, cease doing the 1-Minute meditation technique immediately!
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In the dark about computer vision syndrome (CVS)? You're not alone. Even though the symptoms of CVS are more prevalent among computer users than repetitive strain injuries (RSI), most people haven't heard of it.
Fortunately, that's not a cause for concern, since doctors typically check for symptoms of CVS during routine eye exams. Symptoms include blurred vision or eyestrain; dry, itchy, red or burning eyes; and neck or back pain, among others. According to Dr. Robert Gross, chief of the Eye Service at MIT Medical, "If you have any of these symptoms and are more symptomatic when you're on the computer, then you have CVS."
The good news is that CVS doesn't cause long-term damage to your eyes, nor are there strict dos and don'ts to follow. That said, you can benefit from knowing what causes CVS and steps you can take to prevent or treat it.
According to Gross, if you are symptomatic, there are four things to consider:
- Do you have the right prescription for the distance between your eyes and the computer screen?
- Does your office setup — the placement of your chair, monitor and light source — minimize the likelihood of eyestrain?
- Are your eyes moist enough throughout the day?
- Do you work on a computer for long stretches of time or read difficult material on your display, such as articles from technical journals?
Here's the lowdown on each of these.
The Right Prescription
Getting the correct prescription for computer work depends on the distance between your eyes and the screen (see Your Office Setup below) and also depends on your age. The divider occurs around age 40 to 45, when presbyopia — the inability of the eye to focus sharply on nearby objects — becomes an issue. This age-related loss of focus stems from reduced elasticity in the crystalline lens behind the iris.
For a younger person who wears glasses or contact lenses and has CVS, an accurate prescription is usually all that's needed to correct the problem. Some in this group who are nearsighted find it more relaxing to use a second pair of glasses with a weaker prescription for work on the computer.
For older people, the solution is more complicated. Lined bifocals are usually inappropriate because the top half is for long distance and the bottom half, which would be the right strength for computer work, puts your neck in a bad posture. Progressive glasses may address this issue.
If you're over 50, though, even with progressive glasses you may still have to tilt your head to a degree that causes a stiff neck. If this is the case, you may want a dedicated pair of glasses that's optimal for the distance between your eyes and the computer.
Your Office Setup
The American Optometric Association provides guidelines for the angle and distance between your eyes and your monitor: "Optimally, the computer screen should be 15 to 20 degrees below eye level (about 4 or 5 inches) as measured from the center of the screen and 20 to 28 inches from the eyes."
You should also try to avoid glare or reflections on your screen. Position your screen and light sources to minimize these, using window shades or a desk lamp as needed. You can also adjust your screen brightness to a level you find comfortable. Gross doesn't recommend glare filters for computer screens unless you can't get rid of glare in any other way. In general, a glare filter's muting and loss of contrast makes reading more difficult.
While some find an anti-reflective coating on their glasses helpful, there's no scientific evidence that coatings or tints are effective.
Dry Eyes
Studies show that people blink less — a lot less — when they work at a computer. Blinking less leads to more evaporation, which can be especially problematic for people who wear soft contact lenses. A soft contact is essentially 50% water, so if there's a lot of evaporation, the lenses will often feel less comfortable as the day goes on. Gross suggests wearing glasses if you're uncomfortable when working long hours on the computer.
Your office environment may also be dry, contributing to eye discomfort. Using over-the-counter artificial tears can be very helpful. If you wear contact lenses, be sure to get drops that are approved for use with them.
Bottom line: blink more often, wear contact lenses judiciously, and use eye drops as needed.
Long Hours, Focused Reading
Close focus on work over long periods of time can strain your eyes. Gross also notes this interesting fact: If your reading material is difficult, your eyes will overfocus. "You'll get more tired reading a technical journal than the sports page, even if the font is exactly the same, at the same exact distance, for the same amount of time," he notes. Stress also produces more physical strain on the eyes, making them focus harder.
To remedy this type of eyestrain, Gross recommends the 20:20:20 rule: every 20 minutes take a 20-second break and look 20 feet away. The eye is at rest when it looks in the distance. "That's why people's eyes tend to get tired when they read, not so much when walking around," he says.
The game plan? Build in time to relax. Take a break and move around. Drink some water or other hydrating beverage. Change your focus: look out the window or across the room.
If you're experiencing symptoms of CVS, make an appointment with an eye care professional. Getting the right prescription for the eyewear you use at the computer relieves CVS symptoms more than any other measure. Community members can see optometrists in MIT Medical's Eye Service, while MIT Optical, in the Stratton Student Center, offers discounts on eyewear to MIT students and patients of the Eye Service.
You may also want to read up on CVS at the American Optometric Association or WebMD websites.
And remember to adopt the suggestions in this article: optimize your office setup, blink more, and observe the 20:20:20 rule. Your eyes deserve a break today — and every day.


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The results of my impromptu survey on relational trust in PLNs vs. school settings are in. For those of you who like your information organized in slide-by-slide chunks, a no-frills summary is embedded below and posted on Slideshare. You may, without guilt and with my blessing, jump right in and skip the rambling analysis further below.
The survey was sparked by the collision of a couple of ideas: Parker Palmer's frequent mention of Anthony Bryk and Barbara Schneider's ground-breaking research on trust in schools, and Alec Couros' recent quest to figure out what we really mean when we talk about personal learning networks. Survey items were adapted from Hoy and Tschannen-Moran's Omnibus Trust Scale. I used Hoy for a number of reasons: 1) their scale differentiated between aspects of trust and allowed me to pull out just the items addressing trust in colleagues, 2) items were easily adaptable to the PLN context, 3) Professor Hoy generously put it out there to be used for professional and personal development, and 4) the T-scale directions page offered much needed hand-holding for a fake psychometrician like me. It was distributed to the Twitterverse a month ago and has garnered 18 responses so far. Number 18 came in after I did my first round of number-crunching, though, so for the posted results, n=17. Quick thanks here to Alec for sending most of these my way.
I was wondering:
- Is your level of trust with colleagues in your network higher or lower than with those in your school?
- Is it a different kind of trust? Is it easier to trust a school colleague who's also a member of your network?
- What aspects of relational trust in PLNs (if any) could inform and improve relational trust-building in schools?
Overall, relational trust in PLNs was rated significantly higher than in school settings. After running the numbers through the Hoy-o-Vac (Note to self: remember to reverse values for the "suspicious of each other" item), the average score across all items for PLNs was 4.82. On the school-setting side, it was 3.41, almost a full point and a half less. Converted to a standardized score where 500 is the mean, PLNs came in at 581 and schools at 283—over two standard deviations below the mean.
I anticipated that PLNs would rate higher for relational trust but was surprised that both sets of scores weren't higher. Since our respondents were coming from a variety of school settings rather than from a single identified school, I expected scores on the school side to reflect a generalized average that was close to the 500 mean, with the PLN scores coming in somewhat higher. Instead, the school scores were almost rock bottom. What does it mean? You got me. It may lend support to Steve Dembo's theory that participation in a PLN catalyzes some teachers' decisions to leave a school, or even to leave the profession. If so, it's not clear which is the chicken and which is the egg: Does the glimpse of greener pastures made possible by a PLN sow seeds of discontent, or are the people who find their way into a PLN more likely to be already frustrated with the status quo? Is a kind of selection bias at work? Cause and effect? For whatever reason, by whatever mechanism, survey respondents came through the door with a low sense of trust in their school settings.
The real learning for me came from reading through what respondents wrote in the comment section. Five distinct themes emerged from respondents' reflections about relational trust and what they've found valuable in their PLN experiences: choice, equality, openness or transparency, diversity, and learning. This stuff is sheer gold, which is why I'm quoting heavily—what they have to say is too eloquent and powerful to bury in a paraphrase.
The trust relationships in plns seem stronger to me because they are self selected. I can opt in or opt out of the relationship—something I can't do in school.
You *choose* those that you invite into your PLN – and I assume you have chosen wisely. Those who are *assigned* to work in your same facility are not there by your choice. This parallels the difference between your circle of friends and your family, does it not?
In a pln, everyone is equal and there is no leader.
That equality increases the trust between pln colleagues—and the inherent lack of equality in school based relationships inhibits the development of trust.
The major difference I have found is related to the openness of sharing, exploring, learning/relearning and willingness to think out loud through blogs, tweets, podcasts and webcasts, sometimes at great risk professionally through my PLNs.
Funnily enough I think the people in my PLN know the 'real me'. People in my school think they do,but in fact when it comes down to it – they don't. Am I more open with my PLN? Or is it because those in my PLN are interested in/care about the same things as I am – hence their membership in my PLN in the first place?
My PLN encompasses more diverse people/jobs/outlooks than contacts in my school district.
It is refreshing and energizing to be an active contributor in many professional social networks, and I learn something new every day! I couldn't say the same about my experience in my own school/university. Over the years attitudes have become very status quo and a reluctance to by educators to consider themselves life-long learners beyond their "work hours" has been quite common. I love my PLNs!!
How did we do answering those essential questions? Pretty well with the first one, but after that it all goes haywire. The five strands of the PLN experience identified as valuable by our respondents strike me as a good place to start if you're trying to build a high-trust organization. How readily might they transfer back into a traditional school setting? Harder to say. Another way to look at it might be to start with the people. Collect a group of people who value choice, openness, equality, diversity, and learning, and any organization they build will have a higher degree of relational trust. In other words, the question we should be asking isn't "Can we take these lessons back to improve relational trust in schools?" but "What are the people who've already learned these lessons going to build?
What do you think?
Thanks again to all who responded. If you're interested in taking a closer look at the data, or getting a copy of the survey form, contact me at sschwister at gmail dot com.


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Donald Vest
Originally form Missouri, Donald has worked as a District Manager for a Rent-to-Own chain and as a Public Relations Director for an auto dealership. Donald moved to Eufaula, Alabama in
2008. During the economic crash in 2009 it became his vision to be able to help provide assistance to families and individuals who were experiencing temporary set-backs due to unemployment, illness
and other life changing events. In March 2010 he opened Finders Keepers Retail Thrift Store and with the Samaritans Closet Program which operates through the thrift store he has been able to see that
vision come to life. Donald oversees all operations of Finders Keepers and the Samaritans Closet Program and continues to assist families and individuals in crisis, Giving Hope and Changing Lives for
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Originally from Pennsylvania, Renee' moved to Georgia in 1997 and later moved to Eufaula, Alabama in 2008 where she eventually met and married her husband Donald Vest. With Renee's many
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