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Evangelicals for Trump are mobilizing to encourage Christians to elect the president for a second term. In the name of religious freedom, Evangelicals for Trump are coming together to get the president elected, "ensuring that pro-life initiatives, religious freedom, and the appointment of conservative judges are kept as a top priority for more years." At […]
Can a Wisconsin atheist group keep a Florida preacher from meeting with local kids who want to pray at their school's flagpole before classes begin?
School Attorney Bruce Bickner for the Clay County School Board says the atheists can, indeed – that their threat of an expensive lawsuit means the kids need to stop praying. It seems the Madison, Wisc.-based Freedom from Religion Foundation is offended that for more than 12 years, Pastor Ron Baker of the nearby Russell Baptist Church, has showed up once a week at four different local elementary schools and prayed with any kids who want to start the day asking for the help, guidance and protection of the Almighty.
School Attorney Bickner says the school district must bow to the demands of the out-of-town atheists. He says, regardless of how anybody in Clay County, Florida, feels, praying at the flagpole is against the law, because "it is a violation of the United States Constitution for a teacher, school administrator or other school district employee to join in a prayer session during their work time," according to the Jacksonville daily newspaper the Florida Times-Union.
But a Christian legal group, the American Center for Law and Justice, points out that neither the preacher or the kids are school district employees. The ACLJ says the school district attorney has no authority over the parson or the children who want to pray with him – even if it offends Wisconsin atheists.
And ever since the atheist group's threats were revealed to the public, the crowd of kids has grown.
Baker, a low-key country pastor, says he just wants to continue what he's done for years without fanfare – praying with children whose prayer requests range from sick grandmothers to scraped knees and lost hamsters.
"Did you ever think that in America you'd be in trouble for praying at the flag?" Pastor Baker asked reporters. "It's disturbing."
For years, the parson and kids have prayed at 8:15 or so once a week outside each of the four elementary schools.
At Clay Hill Elementary, Principal Larry Davis suggested that Baker move the prayer time back an hour to 7:10.
Baker says he only prays with kids briefly. Asking first graders to show up for school more than an hour early is unreasonable, he says. Six-year-olds can't pray for an hour – their attention spans are barely five minutes.
Parent Debbie Kent, whose two children have attended Baker's prayer time voluntarily says she thinks that "it's important for the children" that the parson be allowed to continue – "to remind them that they need to stand up for what we believe in. This is a good way to show it."
When asked by a reporter if she thought children were being forced to pray, Kent pointed out that it was her kids' idea to go pray with the preacher.
Pastor Baker says he plans to continue praying at Clay Hill Elementary. He also prays with kids once a week at Bennett, Lake Asbury and Shadowlawn Elementary Schools. "I've been advised by the American Center for Law and Justice that there is nothing illegal about what we're doing and that it falls well within the perimeters of what the constitution allows," he said.
Superintendent of Schools Ben Wortham says he will not ask police to arrest anybody. "My goal is to find some common ground rather than end up in an expensive lawsuit and a battleground," he said.
Wortham is meeting with the School Board on Nov. 14. The school prayers will be the only item on the workshop agenda.
"Does the school board's statement makes sense?" asks the news site Hot Air. "Where exactly does it say in the Constitution that government employees aren't allowed to join a prayer session?
"It actually says, 'Congress should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.'
"In general, the courts have held that the free exercise clause covers religiously motivated actions and not just internal belief, so wouldn't a prayer session count as 'the free exercise' of religion?
"And how is 'prayer session' even defined? Does it extend to personal prayers, prayed soundlessly in the stress of a school day? It's unconstitutional for the government to force employees to pray – but the Constitution certainly doesn't forbid them from doing so.
"Unless Baker is a school district employee – and he doesn't appear to be — what jurisdiction does the school board have over his actions at all?


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As always I had one of my other favorite friends Pina help me out with gorgeous details (hello cross, you will know what I'm talking about when you see the pic) and florals in the "Trajinera". Also my amigui Yahwe from Del Cabo Events, he is always so generous with helping out with rentals. You two are the best of the best.
It was the perfect night with friends, family, love, Delicious food (hello, we are at Flora Farm) and great music by our favorites Rick Huckaby and The Shamanes.
Seeing these beautiful photos by talented friend Sara Richardson always make me happy.
Stay tuned for Patrick's 50th. That was my other favorite. Photos and blog coming soon!!!!!
My Friend making 50 look Fabulous!


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Creepy Crawly Anthill Cake the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.
Creepy Crawly Anthill Cake
Makes 16 servings
|chocolate sandwich cookies with vanilla cream centers
|package (13 ounces) peppermint patties
|quarts vanilla ice cream
|vanilla wafers
|to 10 chocolate-covered almonds
|to 10 round milk chocolate-covered caramel candies
|tube (0.6 ounce) black gel icing
|Candy corn for garnish
- For base, place chocolate sandwich cookies in food processor and process to coarse texture. Add peppermint patties and process to coarse texture. Coat 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Add cookie mixture and press down gently to cover bottom and up 1/2-inch on side. Add ice cream by spoonfuls. Use back of spoon to smooth ice cream evenly on top. Cover with foil; freeze overnight or at least 8 hours.
- For anthill, place vanilla wafers in food processor and blend until smooth. Place in plastic food storage bag; seal. Store at room temperature until assembling cake.
- To assemble cake, remove side of springform pan; place cake on serving platter. Pour vanilla wafer crumbs in mound or "anthill" on one side of cake. Arrange "ants" on cake using one chocolate covered almond for each body and one chocolate covered caramel for each head. Pipe eyes and legs with black gel. Garnish with candy corn.
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London Pub Signs – The Marquis of Granby…
February 27, 2017
This Fitzrovia pub, famous for its literary connections (more about those in a moment), takes its name from a popular 18th century military hero.
John Manners, the Marquis of Granby, played a key role for Britain during the Seven Years War – between Britain and her allies and France and hers – and, thanks to his popularity among the soldiers who served under his command, had numerous pubs named for him (he apparently also had a hand in setting up many old soldiers as publicans).
In his most famous battlefield exploit, while leading a series of cavalry charges at the Battle of Warburg in 1760 (in actions which saved the day), he apparently lost his hat and wig and was forced to salute his commander, Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick, without them.
All of which explains why the pub sign doesn't show him wearing a hat and why soldiers from his former regiment, the Blues and Royals, have the unique privilege in being able to salute while not wearing headwear. The fact Manners was bald also apparently led to the coining of the phrase, "going at it bald-headed" – a reference to his fearlessness.
The pub, located at 2 Rathbone Street (on the corner with Percy Street – the address was formerly known as 38 Percy Street), is famous for its literary clientele during the years between the two World Wars – among those who drank here were writers Dylan Thomas and TS Eliot. They apparently shared the space with some low-level gangland figures.
For more, see www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/london/themarquisofgranbyrathbonestreetlondon.
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10 Historic London Garden Squares…8. Russell Square
June 19, 2013
The largest garden square in Bloomsbury (and one of the largest in London), Russell Square was first laid out by Humphry Repton in 1806 and was located on what were the gardens of the home of the Dukes of Bedford, Bedford House.
Its name is that family name of the 5th Duke of Bedford, Francis Russell, who initially ordered the creation of the square and owned the land upon which it stands. The Russell family still hold the title today – the current duke, the 15th, is Andrew Russell – and still run the Bedford Estates upon which the square still stands.
The square was originally lined with grand terraced homes aimed at the upper middle class – the survivors, which can be found largely on the southern and western side of the square, are these days occupied by offices and the University of London. The eastern side of the square is these days dominated by the French Gothic Hotel Russell – designed by Charles Fitzroy Doll, it was built in 1898.
Famous residents and inhabitants have included TS Eliot, who worked at a building in the square's north-west corner when he was poetry editor at Faber & Faber, 19th century painter Sir Thomas Lawrence who had a studio at number 67, poet William Cowper, who lived at number 62 in the 1830s as a schoolboy, and George Williams, founder of the YMCA, who lived at number 13 in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It also appears in William Thackeray's novel, Vanity Fair, and Virginia Woolf's Night and Day.
The gardens were overhauled in 2002 in view of Repton's original design and a new ornamental fountain installed in the middle. A cafe was also added.
Russell Square still houses one of London's 13 extant Cabmen's Shelters while monuments within the gardens include a small memorial to the 7th July, 2005, bombings – two of which occurred nearby – and a statue of the 5th Duke of Bedford, another which is the work of Sir Richard Westmacott and which was erected in 1807-08 (pictured).
Around London – Architects on show; Queen's Orchard at Greenwich; first women dentist honoured; and Patrick Heron and TS Eliot at the NPG…
April 18, 2013
• Regent Street is showcasing a number of architectural installations created by architects in an initiative being conducted in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Now in its fourth year, the Regent Street Windows project can be seen free in store windows including those of Topshop, Espirit, Jack Spade, Ferrari Store and Moss Bros until 6th May. Participating architects include Carl Turner Architects, naganJohnson architects, Gensler, Mamou-Mani, and AY Architects. Free 45 minute to one hour walking tours of the completed installations will be conducted by RIBA representatives at lunch time today, midday on Sunday and at 5.30pm next Wednesday. Prior booking is essential – email email@example.com for details.
• The Queen's Orchard has reopened in Greenwich Park having been restored with the addition of heritage fruit trees, new gates, pathways and ponds. The orchard dates back to the 17th century – its name has been found on a records dating back to 1693 and now features on a new metal decorative gate which, as well as a well cover, was designed by local artist Heather Burrell along with local school students and the Friends of Greenwich Park. The heritage fruit trees, which have a provenance dating back to the 1500s, include apple, pear, cherry, plum, peach, apricot, nectarine, quince, and medlar trees. For more, see www.royalparks.org.uk.
• The first woman to qualify as a dentist in Britain has been honoured by English Heritage with a blue plaque at her former home in Islington. Lilian Lindsay (1871-1960) lived at the house at 3 Hungerford Road, Lower Holloway, from 1872 until 1892 when she decided to become a dentist. Refused entry to the National Dental Hospital in London, she trained at the Edinburgh Dental Hospital and School (where she also met her husband Robert) before setting up a practice in Upper Holloway. Following her marriage, Lindsay relocated to Edinburgh where she and her husband ran a dental practice, only returning to London after their retirement in the 1920s. Both were actively involved in the British Dental Association. For more, see www.english-heritage.org.uk.
• A 13-year-old photographer, Gideon Knight, is holding his first exhibition, 'Wild About Photography', at The Temple, Wanstead Park in Epping Forest. Self-taught, Knight has drawn on his passion for bird-watching in capturing a series of images of birds and other wildlife in a range of natural environments – from the forests of Essex to the countryside of southern Ireland. The exhibition is free. Open on weekends and bank holidays until the end of June, between noon and 5pm. You can follow Gideon at http://earlywormbirder.blogspot.co.uk.
• On Now: Patrick Heron: Studies for a Portrait of TS Eliot. On display for the first time at the National Portrait Gallery, the 10 paintings and drawings were completed in preparation for a 1949 modernist painting of the poet. They include two oil studies which have never before been seen in public. Heron secured permission to paint Eliot in January 1947 with the first sitting held two months later. Runs until 22nd September. For more, see www.npg.org.uk.


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Judges 1 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
The Tribes of Judah and Simeon Fight the Canaanites
1 After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, "Which of our tribes should attack the Canaanites first?"
2 "Judah!" the Lord answered. "I'll help them take the land."
3 The people of Judah went to their relatives, the Simeon tribe, and said, "Canaanites live in the land God gave us. Help us fight them, and we will help you."
Troops from Simeon came to help Judah. 4-5 Together they attacked an army of ten thousand Canaanites and Perizzites at Bezek, and the Lord helped Judah defeat them. During the battle, Judah's army found out where the king of Bezek[a] was, and they attacked there. 6 Bezek tried to escape, but soldiers from Judah caught him. They cut off his thumbs and big toes, 7 and he said, "I've cut off the thumbs and big toes of seventy kings and made those kings crawl around under my table for scraps of food. Now God is paying me back."
The army of Judah took the king of Bezek along with them to Jerusalem, where he died. 8 They attacked Jerusalem,[b] captured it, killed everyone who lived there, and then burned it to the ground.
9 Judah's army fought the Canaanites who lived in the hill country, the Southern Desert, and the foothills to the west. 10 After that, they attacked the Canaanites who lived at Hebron, defeating the three clans called[c] Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai. At that time, Hebron was called Kiriath-Arba.
11 From Hebron, Judah's army went to attack Debir, which at that time was called Kiriath-Sepher. 12 Caleb[d] told his troops, "The man who captures Kiriath-Sepher can marry my daughter Achsah."
13 Caleb's nephew Othniel captured Kiriath-Sepher, so Caleb let him marry Achsah. Othniel was the son of Caleb's younger brother Kenaz.[e] 14 Right after the wedding, Achsah started telling Othniel that he[f] ought to ask her father for a field. She went to see her father, and while she was getting down from[g] her donkey, Caleb asked, "What's bothering you?"
15 She answered, "I need your help. The land you gave me is in the Southern Desert, so please give me some spring-fed ponds for a water supply."
Caleb gave her a couple of small ponds named Higher Pond and Lower Pond.[h]
16 The people who belonged to the Kenite clan were the descendants of the father-in-law of Moses. They left Jericho[i] with the people of Judah and settled near Arad in the Southern Desert of Judah not far from the Amalekites.[j]
17 Judah's army helped Simeon's army attack the Canaanites who lived at Zephath. They completely destroyed[k] the town and renamed it Hormah.[l]
18-19 The Lord helped the army of Judah capture Gaza, Ashkelon, Ekron, and the land near those towns. They also took the hill country. But the people who lived in the valleys had iron chariots, so Judah was not able to make them leave or to take their land.
20 The tribe of Judah gave the town of Hebron to Caleb, as Moses had told them to do. Caleb defeated the three Anakim[m] clans[n] and took over the town.
The Benjamin Tribe Does Not Capture Jerusalem
21 The Jebusites were living in Jerusalem, and the Benjamin tribe did not defeat them or capture the town. That's why Jebusites still live in Jerusalem along with the people of Benjamin.
The Ephraim and Manasseh Tribes Capture Bethel
22-23 The Ephraim and Manasseh tribes[o] were getting ready to attack Bethel, which at that time was called Luz. And the Lord helped them when they sent spies to find out as much as they could about Bethel. 24 While the spies were watching the town, a man came out, and they told him, "If you show us how our army can get into the town,[p] we will make sure that you aren't harmed." 25 The man showed them, and the two Israelite tribes attacked Bethel, killing everyone except the man and his family. The two tribes made the man and his family leave, 26 so they went to the land of the Hittites,[q] where he built a town. He named the town Luz, and that is still its name.
Israel Does Not Get Rid of All the Canaanites
27-28 Canaanites lived in the towns of Beth-Shan, Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Megiddo, and all the villages nearby. The Canaanites were determined to stay, and the Manasseh tribe never did get rid of them. But later on, when the Israelites grew more powerful, they made slaves of the Canaanites.
29 The Ephraim tribe did not get rid of the Canaanites who lived in Gezer, so the Canaanites lived there with Israelites all around them.
30 The Zebulun tribe did not get rid of the Canaanites who lived in Kitron and Nahalol, and the Canaanites stayed there with Israelites around them. But the people of Zebulun did force the Canaanites into slave labor.
31-32 The Asher tribe did not get rid of the Canaanites who lived in Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob, and the Asher tribe lived with Canaanites all around them.
33 The Naphtali tribe did not get rid of the Canaanites who lived in Beth-Shemesh and Beth-Anath, but they did force the Canaanites into slave labor. The Naphtali tribe lived with Canaanites around them.
34 The Amorites[r] were strong enough to keep the tribe of Dan from settling in the valleys, so Dan had to stay in the hill country.
35 The Amorites on Mount Heres and in Aijalon and Shaalbim were also determined to stay. Later on, as Ephraim and Manasseh grew more powerful, they forced those Amorites into slave labor.
The Amorite-Edomite Border
36 The old Amorite-Edomite border used to go from Sela through Scorpion Pass[s] into the hill country.[t]
Contemporary English Version (CEV)
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The Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak, has joined the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia to scold President Akufo-Addo over the size of his government.
According to the Member of Parliament for Asawase in the Ashanti region, the size of Akufo-Addo's government is ridiculously incomprehensible.
"It is shocking. It is just so shocking," he told journalists Wednesday after proceedings in parliament.
"For the first time in the history of the Fourth Republic, we are crossing the ninetieth mark…we are crossing the ninetieth mark. Check president Rawlings' ministers, check president Kufuor's ministers, check the late Atta Mills' and John Dramani Mahama.
"This is the biggest. It is so [shameful] we even heard that a minister of state at the presidency has a deputy. This is most ridiculous. Someone who is telling the whole country to tighten up their belt…[he's] just adding on as if it is chaskeleke," he said.
Mr. Nketia said the NPP has "let down the masses that they will cut down the size of government" ending up with a "bigger government…"
But the Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid holds a different view, defending the 'huge' size of the government.
The NPP, he said never "promised a lean government" when it was in opposition, stressing that the end result is what matters when constituting a government.
"Nowhere did we ever promise a lean government because in our view it is not the leanness or bigness of a government that determines its output or its ultimate performance," he said at a press conference Wednesday.
Akufo-Addo has appointed 110 ministers in total, making his government the biggest in the Fourth Republic. The previous NPP government led by former President John Kufuor had 88 ministers while the Mills administration that succeeded it had 69 ministerial appointees. The Mahama administration, however, had 78 ministerial appointments.
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Giants of rock and blues Johnny Winter Band, Edgar Winter Band, Vanilla Fudge, Peter Rivera (Rare Earth) and Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown) bring hot fun in the summertime to the Broward Center with the Rock 'N' Blues Festival. Joining Johnny for the Rock 'N' Blues "ride" will be his younger brother, Edgar Winter, who has certainly met with considerable acclaim in his own right with such monster FM radio hits as "Free Ride" and the chart-topping rocker, "Frankenstein."
Vanilla Fudge is a rock band featuring original members Mark Stein on organ, lead guitarist Vince Martell, drummer Carmine Appice, and bassist Pete Bremy. They have a number of hit singles, their biggest "You Keep Me Hangin' On," a slowed-down, trippy, hard rock cover of a song originally recorded by The Supremes, which particularly featured Appice's energetic drumming.


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No one can make me hate.
No one can fill my mouth with hateful words.
No one can cause me to incite another to violence.
All of that is in my own heart.
Control of that lives in my own heart.
Even if my mind tells me to agree with all those evil things, my mind also reminds me not to do them.
No one can make you mad. it's a choice you willingly make to vent your own frustrations.
All these things are true. When will we start to do them?


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Richard Kostelanetz's bookstore might as well be one of his avant-garde art projects.
It is only open on the last Sunday of each month. And "open" means that he posts a reminder on Facebook and tapes up a paper sign — with "Kosti's Last Sunday Bookstore" scrawled in black marker — outside 1051 Wyckoff Avenue, the industrial building in Ridgewood, Queens, where he lives, and waits for the rare shopper who might wander in.
And when they do, Mr. Kostelanetz, 77, a writer and an artist known also as Kosti, holds court at a small card table in a tiny corner room of the building.
"It's the equivalent of the academic office hour," said Mr. Kostelanetz, who cares little about gaining customers.
"There's a certain level beyond which I'm not willing to go" in promoting the store, said Mr. Kostelanetz, who calls himself the Earl of Wordship and took his price-setting policy from old television commercials for the Crazy Eddie electronics company.
"It's Crazy Eddie — show me any price, including postage, and I'll beat it," said Mr. Kostelanetz, whose shop offers a wide variety of used books, and many that he has written.
The shop holds but a tiny fraction of the roughly 25,000 books in the entire building, which resembles a warehouse but is organized like a bookstore with shelves and sections.
"I keep buying books, much more than I should, because I think I should have them," he said. "OK, I'm a bibliomaniac — there's your quote."
The inventory includes several thousand anthologies and periodicals that have published Mr. Kostelanetz, and copies of more than 200 books he has published himself or through small publishers.
Mr. Kostelanetz's nonfiction ranges from early works on Gertrude Stein and John Cage to the third edition he is currently finishing of his "Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes," which he has written largely from memory.
He also creates books as conceptual art, using experimental prose and visual poetry featuring word play.
For example, his 1971 book "In the Beginning" is filled with the alphabet in single- and double-letter combinations. His 1978 book "Tabula Rasa" consists of 1,000 blank pages. "Ecce Kosti," from 1996, is a collection of favorable reviews of his work.
"The two values most important to me as a writer are audacity and comedy," said Mr. Kostelanetz, who grew up in Manhattan and Scarsdale, attended Brown and Columbia Universities, and enjoyed early success writing journalism and criticism.
"I had a great fear of being employed, and that enabled me to hustle" to get writing jobs and grants, said Mr. Kostelanetz, whose father, Boris Kostelanetz, was a prominent tax fraud lawyer, and whose uncle was Andre Kostelanetz, the conductor of the New York Philharmonic.
Richard Kostelanez moved into a loft on Wooster Street in SoHo in 1974, when the neighborhood was an artist haven.
"It was such an artistic hot house," he recalled. "It was a like a college campus. Everybody knew everybody else."
Mr. Kostelanetz became a local fixture known for sunbathing on the roof and wearing Chinese pajamas at his book parties. His loft was directly above the Earth Room, a permanent art installation consisting of a loft full of dirt that had been established by Dia Center for the Arts in 1972.
The SoHo art scene became edged out by gentrification, a transformation he chronicled in his 2003 book "SoHo: The Rise and Fall of an Artists' Colony." And Mr. Kostelanetz's loft — Wordship — became packed to capacity with books.
He began building a sprawling concrete home in the Rockaways but learned, well into construction, that the building was built below flood levels and would not qualify for a certificate of occupancy.
He set his sights on newer artist neighborhoods along the L Train line in Brooklyn, and in 2010 found his current building: a nearly windowless fortress with roughly 7,000 square feet of space.
"It was a Serbian-owned knitting factory — there were 30 or 40 women on sewing machines," when he was first shown it, he said. "I've had people walk right up to it and tell me on their cellphones, 'I can't find it.'"
Mr. Kostelanetz renovated the building to accommodate his two loves: books and swimming. He installed countless bookshelves and an infinity pool that allows him to swim naked after midnight before he goes to bed. This helps him stay in shape for summers spent on Rockaway Beach, where he is friendly with the lifeguards who work at Beach 60th Street.
Less collegial are his feelings about the literary and publishing establishment that he has long faulted for being clique-ish and failing to adequately recognize him.
That's O.K. His recent book, "Book Publishers Remembered" will settle some scores, he said. It is for sale online for $999 with the expectation that no one will buy it until after his death.
Also for posterity, Mr. Kostelanetz has been buying back copies of his own books for sale online, to consolidate an inventory of his work. He has made longtime associates trustees of his estate, in the hope of turning his building and its contents into a museum after he dies.
"I'd like to leave something behind," he said. "Hopefully, they'll be much better selling me than I have been."


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Leveraging the Patient Experience for Healthcare Process Improvement: A North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System Study
Within the Lean, Six Sigma and Process Excellence community, there have been proponents of the Voice of the Customer (VOC) as a tool to help identify and prioritize process improvement projects. In this Profit through Process Podcast, Genna Weiss of Six Sigma IQ speaks with Donna Powers, a RN, MPA and Six Sigma Master Black Belt for North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, who discusses how this health system is leveraging the patient experience for healthcare process improvement.
You will hear humanistic reasons for why North Shore-LIJ Health System—the largest healthcare network in New York State based on net patient revenue—decided to shift its focus from process improvement projects focused on satisfying internal customers (the staff) to projects that place the patient as the primary customer. Powers explains how North Shore-LIJ Health System has begun to implement this patient-focused approach and how it ultimately has benefited both the internal and external customer. Powers also goes over the steps that North Shore-LIJ Health System has taken to measure the customer experience through the use of Press Ganey reports. In addition, Powers describes how increased customer satisfaction leads to improved financial performance for a healthcare organization and how employee satisfaction, which is directly tied to customer satisfaction, is critical in guaranteeing the long term quality of life for the patient. Powers offers her advice on how other healthcare organizations can adopt this approach and shows how placing the customer can benefit your own healthcare organization from a humanistic, economic, efficiency-producing, competitive and liability-reducing standpoint.


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President Goodluck Jonathan inaugurated the presidential committee on peaceful resolution of security challenges in the northern part of Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja.
He mandated it to proffer solutions to the Boko-Haram insurgence in three months, and asked the members to use their wealth of experience in finding lasting solution to menace.
Also on Wednesday, the president inaugurated a 17-member committee on proliferation of small arms and light weapons.
"The second committee that I am also inaugurating that has to do with dialogue and peaceful resolution of security challenges in the north is quite critical.
"All Nigerians are expecting this committee to perform magic and we pray that Allah should give you the wisdom to do so.
"Because without peace we cannot develop no matter how committed we are; without peace we cannot progress as a nation.
"The Federal Government is ready to work with you and any other organisation to make sure that these excesses of Boko Haram is brought to an end.
"So that as a nation we should face issues of development not issues of conflict, issues of peace not issues of disaster.''
The president said the committee should establish a link and open up dialogue with members of the Boko Haram and also develop a framework for their disarmament.
He said the committee should also work out a sustainable option that would lead to the granting of amnesty to the group.
The president added that the committee should develop a comprehensive support programme for the victims of the excesses of the group.
He said the committee should suggest ways to address the underlining causes of the crisis to ensure that the country did not face similar trend in the future.
President Jonathan seized the opportunity of the inauguration to charge security agencies, particularly the military Joint Task Force to avoid civilian casualties in their operations.
He reiterated the fact that the reported mass killing in Baga, Borno, was being investigated, adding that government would take appropriate steps to sanction any official found culpable.
"Let me use this opportunity to also charge the security agencies that while doing your work, you must also be mindful of the citizens of this country.
"In attempting to bring peace to the country or any part of the country, we should do so in a manner that will not bring destruction to the third party.
"The issues that affect some parts of Borno State that is in the media today is being investigated and we have tell Nigerians and indeed the international community that government will take steps to make sure that if errors were made, such people are cautioned and treated in line with our laws and regulations.''
The president re-assured of his administration's commitment to address the security challenges and bring development to the country.
He called on every Nigerian to show patriotism to the nation and assist the committee by offering useful information that would assist the members to succeed.
Jonathan said that the setting up of the other committee was in keeping with his pledge that Nigeria would work with the UN and other countries to stem the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.
He said the proliferation of small arms and light weapon was threatening security and stability in Nigeria and in other developing nations.
"Continental cross-border proliferation of arms is not only a threat to our nation's security and stability it has also fuelled conflicts in different parts of Africa.
"The small arms and light weapons committee should establish links and cooperation with similar institutions and other agencies that can help to build capacity, enhance information sharing and develop multi-level international support relationship as well as strengthen regional cooperation,'' he said.
The president called on the UN to evolve a comprehensive approach to the control of small arms and light weapons noting that the effects in Africa is worse than the effect of nuclear weapons.
Jonathan thanked the members of the two committees for accepting to serve even when many of them were not contacted before they were made members.
The Chairman, Committee on Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution of Security Challenges in the North and Minister of Special Duties, Alhaji Tanimu Turaki, thanked the president for the opportunity given to members to serve.
He said the step taken by the president was a testimony of genuine desire to bring security challenges in the country to an end
"The inauguration of our committee this morning has provided a veritable platform for genuine and sincere resolution of the crisis situation in the north.
"I assure you that members of this committee are prepared to bring everything that we have, our diverse experiences, our education, professionalism, tactics, skills and above all our integrity to bear in the work of this committee.''
Speaking in the same vein, the Chairman of the Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Mr Emmanuel Imokhe, expressed appreciation to the president for his firm and unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges to peace and security in the country.
"It is axiomatic to say that development cannot take place in an environment that is characterised by lack of security.
"Easy access to small arms and light weapons create insecurity which in turn impede growth and development in several countries within our neigbourhood.
"It follows therefore that if we seek to tackle the problem of insecurity, we must first seek to deal with the issue of easy access to small arms and light weapons.
"I wish to emphasis that the committee shares the president's vision regarding the emplacement of internal peace and security that will allow the transformation agenda of this administration to flourish.
`I wish to assure Mr. President that the committee will work in accordance with its mandate tirelessly and round the clock.''
Imokhe assured the president that the committee would work in accordance with its mandate and proffer policies to addressing the challenges posed by small arms and light weapons proliferation.


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Since their launch in 2013, the EU's SUMP Guidelines have been the main reference document for developing Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). Yet new societal and technological developments and valuable insight gained from implementing SUMPs mean it is time for an update.
The CIVITAS SUMPs-Up project is hosting an event on 12 December 2018, 09.15 - 13.00, in Brussels (Belgium), as part of the SUMP 2.0 process to revise the Guidelines. This also forms part of ICLEI's long-running Breakfast at Sustainability's (B@S) series.
For local, national and European level officials working on SUMPs, this represents a prime opportunity to make a crucial contribution to improve the next generation of SUMP Guidelines and shape EU mobility policy. Because of this, the event is particularly targeted at those who have previously applied the Guidelines in their own work.
Following an opening address from DG MOVE on the importance of SUMP 2.0, three cities with different SUMP profiles will discuss their experiences of using the Guidelines and the improvements they think are needed.
This sets the scene for an interactive stakeholder workshop in which participants will be able to give feedback on specific sections of the Guidelines and put forward the good practice examples and methods they believe should be included in the new document.
A networking breakfast and lunch provide further chances to meet and swap ideas with SUMP peers from across Europe.
Register your place here by 7 December 2018. To read the draft agenda, click here.
If you have any questions on the event, please contact Marko Horvat - email@example.com.
Please note that due to limited venue capacity, registrations will be considered until the venue is filled.
B@S is Europe's leading, ongoing series of sustainability discussions, addressing the most urgent and vital topics on the sustainable urban development agenda.


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Last month, the White House placed the true cost of the opioid epidemic at over $500 billion in 2015 . Average life expectancy for the USA population in 2016 was 78.6 years, a decrease of one-tenth of a year from 2015, the researchers said. Lire la suite »
More girls rescued from Virender Dev Dikshit's Rohini Ashram in Delhi
Nothing objectionable was found at the ashram, sources said. The raid was conducted after Delhi High Court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) to look into complaints filed by a group of parents that Dixit was sexually exploiting minor girls inside the premises. Lire la suite »
Sony acquires broadcast rights of Vijender Singh vs Ernest Amuzu boxing bout
As the fight nears the intensity of Vijender's training is increasing day by day and Vijender's trainer Lee Beard is very impressed with the hard work he is putting in. "Rajasthan Rumble" will also see participation from other young talented Boxers like Pardeep Kharera, Kuldeep Dhanda, Dharmendra Grewal and Asad Asif Khan. Lire la suite »
2 on Kiplinger Best College Values list for 2018
Read the full story . Baylor moved up three places to No. 61 on the magazine's list of best values among private universities, which is based on objective measurements of academic quality and affordability. Kiplinger's quality measures include admission rate, percentage of students who return for sophomore year, student-faculty ratio, and four-year graduation rate. Lire la suite »
Hospitals Hit With Safety Penalties For 2018
In addition to Christus in Santa Fe, the New Mexico hospitals that will be assessed a penalty are University of New Mexico Hospital, Presbyterian Medical Center in Albuquerque, Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo and Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock. Lire la suite »
Cases of the Flu in Potter and Randall County
They declined to release the victims' exact ages, but said they were both over 50. "It seems to be a little bit more than last year and it also seems to be a little bit earlier in the year in comparison to last year", he said. You can not get the flu from the flu shot. Data from the other 14 countries were used to validate the estimates of seasonal flu-associated respiratory death from the statistical models. Lire la suite »
Trump slams Nigerians for not returning to their 'huts' after seeing America
The president lamented that more than 2,500 recipients were from Afghanistan, expressing concerns about terrorism. Mr. Trump has pushed controversial immigration policies since becoming American president in January. The Times reports that the tone of the meeting eventually escalated, as then-Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly and White House domestic policy advisor Stephen Miller began blaming Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for the number of immigrants who had come to the ... Lire la suite »
Un praticien hospitalier payé pendant 30 ans à ne rien faire — Bretagne
Selon les magistrats, cette situation irrégulière serait liée "à une volonté de défense du corps des praticiens hospitaliers" qui "contrevient à l'intérêt général, aux intérêts du système de santé publique et de protection sociale et altère la pérennité financière de l'établissement". Lire la suite »
(NASDAQ:LRCX) is Delphi Management Inc. MA's 4th Largest Position
Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management Llc who had been investing in American Intl Group Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $53.54B market cap company. Among 4 analysts covering Salzgitter AG ( OTCMKTS:SZGPY ), 1 have Buy rating, 1 Sell and 2 Hold. Retail Bank Of Nova Scotia has 23,061 shares for 0.02% of their portfolio. Lire la suite »
Hospital vomiting bug outbreak traced to visitor bringing mussels for inpatient
Up until 22 December, full visitor restrictions applied across all wards except to those visiting patients receiving end of life care. Norovirus can spread very easily in public places, according to the NHS . Shellfish can carry the norovirus infection. On 23 December, the Northumbria Trust will allow visitors between 2pm and 3pm, to unaffected wards, but warned this was subject to change. Lire la suite »
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Analysts See $1.58 EPS
Pioneer Trust Bank N A increased Mcdonalds Corp Com ( MCD ) stake by 12.52% reported in 2017Q3 SEC filing. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 7,558,294 shares of the fast-food giant's stock valued at $1,157,628,000 after buying an additional 3,110,669 shares during the period. Lire la suite »
Scientists discover remains of 150-million-year-old sea monster in Antarctica
The remains have been discovered at a two-hour helicopter journey from Argentina's Marambio Base on the tip of Antarctica. The scientists believe that the 4-finned meat-eating reptile inhabited Antarctica around 150 million years ago during the late Jurassic era. Lire la suite »
Magenta Line Trial Mishap: DMRC blames staff, suspends four
Prime Minister will be accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath . Notably, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's name does not include on the list VIP invitees. The event was mainly organized by the BJP-ruled Haryana Government. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday reiterated that passengers shouldn't fear for their safety as the incident at Kalindi Kunj depot occurred under very different circumstances and was caused by human error, which will not ... Lire la suite »
Which States Face the Most Severe CHIP Funding Challenges?
CHIP provides low-priced health insurance to a total of about nine million children nationwide and, in 20 states, pregnant women also qualify for coverage. It's been 81 days since Congress missed the original deadline to refinance the program. House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has been pressing Republicans to include the DREAM Act as part of the spending measure. Lire la suite »
Un satisfecit global des patients — Hôpitaux et cliniques
La qualité de la prise en charge est saluée, avec des scores de 80 sur 100 pour les médecins et chirurgiens, et de 81 sur 100 pour les infirmiers et aides-soignants. L'alimentation est l'aspect le plus mal noté après une hospitalisation de courte durée, avec un score de satisfaction de 58 sur 100. Etape clé de l'hospitalisation pour s'assurer de la continuité des soins, l'organisation de la sortie a généré une faible satisfaction des patients (note de satisfaction nationale: 63 sur 100). Lire la suite »
Trading Spotlight on S&P Hi Yld Muni Bond SPDR (HYMB) Shares
Top down analysis begins with looking at certain macro-economic factors. Going back days, months, of even years, may help broaden the scope and help investors see the bigger picture. The RSI, or Relative Strength Index, is a commonly used technical momentum indicator that compares price movement over time. The RSI was created by J. Lire la suite »
What Is Insider Trading Activity Like At Editas Medicine, Inc. (EDIT)?
Cowen reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Editas Medicine in a research note on Tuesday, November 7th. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Editas Medicine from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 10th. Lire la suite »
Ben Stokes leaving Canterbury Cricket, heading back to United Kingdom for family reasons
However, that too depends on the legal situation. "We can't fault his attitude or his all-round contribution in his time with us and we are sorry that he couldn't stay with us for longer but Ben knows that he will always find a welcome here should the opportunity arise for him to return" said Canterbury CEO, Jez Curwin. Lire la suite »
Louisville Recruit Didn't Know His Family Would Receive Massive Compensation
I was just, I mean, I really didn't believe it. The scandal resulted in head coach Rick Pitino being fired from the school. Bowen told ESPN that he knew nothing of an alleged arrangement between his father, agent Christian Dawkins and an executive at adidas to funnel the Bowen family $100,000 in exchange for him attending Louisville and signing with Dawkins upon entering the National Basketball Association. Lire la suite »
PDP accuses APC of sponsoring party crisis
For the coming governorship election in the state, Secondus assured that the PDP would conduct free, fair and transparent primary election henceforth across the country, and also do the same for the governorship, Senate and the House of Representatives members. Lire la suite »
Coli outbreak in Canada, women at higher risk
Most E. coli strains are harmless to humans, but some varietys cause illness. Most people with an E. coli infection will become ill for a few days, then fully recover. Because no recall was issued grocery stores throughout eastern Canada continue to sell romaine. - Use warm water and soap to wash all utensils, countertops and cutting boards before and after handling lettuce to avoid cross-contamination. Lire la suite »
Saudi-led coalition 'intercepts' Houthi ballistic missile over Riyadh
In Yemen, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the spokesman for the Shiite rebels known as Houthis, said they fired a ballistic missile targeting the Yamama Palace. A coalition supported by the United States and led by Saudi Arabia went to war with Houthi rebels - widely believed to be backed by the Kingdom's regional rival, Iran - on March 21, 2015. Lire la suite »
Man addicted to prostate orgasms rewired his brain to have spontaneous climaxes
He felt them everywhere-his penis, his anus, his pelvis, and his perineum (the place between the anus and the scrotum). 'When [the orgasms were] becoming really intense in the Super-O category, he experienced some whole body sensation with some involuntary muscular contracting and shaking, ' Dr Levin writes . Lire la suite »
Brown secures Senate passage of anti-fentanyl legislation
Ed Markey, D-Massachusetts, to force a vote on the legislation, which will help law enforcement detect fentanyl before it enters the U.S. The bill passed on Thursday and is headed to President Donald Trump's desk. Provide more portable chemical screening devices at ports of entry and mail and express consignment facilities and additional fixed chemical screening devices available in CBP laboratories. Lire la suite »
Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn make romance Instagram official
Flynn also shared the pic with the caption, "Rare sighting in London". And Brandon followed up his post with this adorable story pic of Sam with a pink heart on it. It's weird bringing out an album and not being single", he said . "Because when I brought out " In the Lonely Hour " I was so lonely", Smith said at the time. Lire la suite »


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What is an Income Tax Calculator?
Income Tax Act 1961 in India defines rules and regulations basis which the income is calculated for Indian resident citizens as well as Non-Resident Indians who earn from different sources and occupation in any financial year. Within this Act, there are various sections that cover different sources of income and expenses and their treatment for the purpose of calculating income tax for an assessee. Further, the Act provides various deductions and exemptions that are provided tax relief to tax-payers under different Sections. The rules of Income Tax Act 1961 are lengthy and tough, which makes it difficult for a common taxpayer to calculate his income tax liability and that's why it is best to use an income tax calculator 2020.
The income tax calculator is a simple online tool in which you can simply put the values against the field, which is relevant for you, and get your income tax calculated for the financial year.
How to use Tax Calculator for FY 2019-2020 (AY 2020-2021)?
The step-by-step process to use the tax calculator is:
- First of all, choose the financial year for which you want to calculate your income tax.
- The next step is to choose your gender and fill your Date of Birth, City/pin code, and email.
- Click on 'Next'.
- Now, enter your basic salary, and actual HRA received.
- In the next step, enter the details like actual rent paid, the number of houses owned, other allowances received, amount of rent received/receivable, interest and housing loan, and municipal taxes as applicable.
- Click on 'Next'.
- The next tab is for any income earned from various other sources like lottery income, the commission received, interest from various investments made, or any other source not named till now
- After entering all the deductions, click on 'Calculate'.
You will get a comparable result of your tax liability as per the old income tax regime and new income tax regime. In addition, you can also get the detailed calculation of your income tax by entering your mobile number and verifying it with the OTP.
How to Calculate Income Tax?
Income tax calculation is different for individuals, self-employed professionals and businessmen. Further, the calculation also differs by the nature of entity which could be a self-proprietorship firm, partnership firm or a company. Another aspect is the source of income which could be income from salary or business, rental income, lottery income, capital gains, income from securities and many other such heads. Income tax is calculated based on the total income of an individual which includes income from the following sources:
- Income from Salary
- Income from House Property
- Income from Business and Profession
- Income from Capital Gain
- Income from Other Sources
Most of the income tax calculators in India are designed to calculate the tax payable of salaried individuals which form the largest part of the total taxpayers in the country. You can use MyLoanCare's online Income tax calculator to calculate the amount of tax a salaried individual has to pay based on his salary income, income from other sources and various deductions and exemptions available to him under the various sections of Income Tax Act.
Income Tax Calculation for Salaried
Salaried taxpayers can calculate their tax using income tax calculator. Income from salary is the sum of basic salary, HRA and any other allowances. If you receive house rent allowance and live on rent, then you can claim an exemption on HRA. A standard deduction of Rs. 50,000 is applicable on top of these exemptions.
In Budget 2020, a new income tax regime has been introduced, in which tax-payers will be given an option to choose between the existing income tax regime and new tax regime. Under the new tax regime, taxpayers are not allowed to claim many exemptions as available under the current regime, but will be charged at much lower tax slab rates. The new tax regime is applicable for FY20-21.
Below are the exemptions and deductions which are not part of the new income tax regime:
- Income of the Minor exemption mentioned in clause (32) of Section 10.
- Deductions under Chapter VIA, which includes section 80C, 80CCD, 80CCC, 80D, 80DD, 80DDB, 80EE, 80EEA, 80G, 80GG, 80GGA, 80IA, 80IAB, 80IB, 80EEB, 80GGC, etc. Although, the deduction available under sub-section (2) of section 80CCD (employer's contribution to EPF) and section 80JJA (for new employment) is available.
- Deductions under section 33ABA, 32AD, 33AB.
- Leave travel concession as per clause (5) of section 10.
- Some allowance contained in clause (14) of section 10
- MPs/MLAs allowance mentioned in clause (17) of section 10.
- HRA as per clause (13A) of section 10.
- Section 24 which provides interest on home loan deduction
- Family pension deduction as per clause (iia) of section 57.
- SEZ exemption as per section 10AA
- Conveyance allowance is also tax exempt under new tax regime as per the guidelines.
MyLoanCare's Income Tax Calculator is designed in a manner to get an understanding of how your tax calculation will change if you opt for the new tax regime and will help you take a wise decision when it comes to filing an Income Tax Return for the next year. You can also compare the tax payable for this year under current tax regime and new tax regime to be able to get an understanding of which tax regime may be better for you once it comes for implementation from next year.
Online Tax Calculator FAQs
How is income tax calculated?
Income tax is calculated after adding the income from all sources like salary, house property, capital gain, and other sources to get Gross Total Income. After clubbing the income from all these sources, the investments and expenses which are allowed as deductions and exemptions are to be deducted from the Gross Total Income to arrive at Taxable Income. Then, the tax is calculated as per the applicable income tax slab.
In the case of income from business and profession, the income tax is calculated separately as the individual tax slab is not applicable for it.
What is the standard deduction for AY 2020 21?
The standard deduction for AY 2020-21 is Rs. 50,000 which is available to all salaried individuals irrespective of their total income.
How do I manually calculate income tax?
Calculating income tax manually may not be able to give you accurate results. Most of the time, income tax calculation involves numerous calculations of exemptions within it, along with provisions of multiple sections. All these things make the computation lengthy and complicated. Thus, it is best to use a taxable income calculator to get the right result with the least amount of time.
What is net taxable income?
Net taxable income is the income that is calculated by clubbing the income from various sources after deducting the standard deduction from salary income as well as all available tax exemptions on allowances, income from investments and housing loan etc. The final tax rates and tax slabs are applied on the Net Taxable Income to calculate the amount of tax a taxpayer needs to pay to the government.
How is income tax calculated for the salaried person?
Total taxable income for salaried is calculated after deducting all the applicable exemptions available of allowances such as HRA, LTA as well that available home loan interest, home loan repayment, deposits, savings, insurance, LIC, etc. are then deducted from the gross salary + income from other sources to arrive at total taxable income on whichtax is calculated as per the applicable slab rates.
How much tax do I pay on 10 lakhs?
The exact amount of tax you would have to pay on the income of Rs. 10 lakhs will depend on the amount of your income which you receive by way of exempted allowances, actual rent paid or not as well the amount of investments done by the individual. As tax calculations are governed by multiple sections of the Income Tax Act, the best way to calculate the amount of tax you will pay on Rs. 10 lakhs are with an online income tax calculator which has been programmed to do the calculations based on provisions of the Act.
What is the maximum limit of non-taxable income?
As per Indian Income Tax Act, maximum limit of income which is non-taxable is Rs. 2.5 lakh.Further, from FY 2019-20, a rebate of Rs. 12,500 is also available on income upto Rs. 5 lakh. This means that individuals with a taxable income of upto Rs. 5 lakhwould not be required to pay any income tax.
Can I calculate TDS from the income tax calculator?
No, income tax calculators do not calculate TDS. However, you can get your income tax liability after adjusting for the TDS for an assessment year using an ITR calculator.


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Feroz Hakim, like most 17-year-old young men, wears jeans and T-shirts, likes going to the gym and is a fan of the latest sneaker trends. One thing sets him apart from the majority of teenagers in Germany though: having immigrated from Afghanistan, he is adapting to an entirely new environment, culture and language.
To assist him in setting foot in his new home country Germany; EarthStream has decided to collaborate with "Berufliche Schule City Nord", an occupational school based in Hamburg that, besides other courses, offers an integration program for young migrants that prepares them for the professional world and gives them direction regarding their career path.
For the past two months, Feroz spent 2-3 days per week in our Hamburg office to get an idea of the recruitment industry and what an office environment looks and feels like in Germany. Being closely mentored by Feno Rasoanaivo, our German in-house trainer, he worked on a number of administrative projects and also prepared a presentation for the school and company.
Being asked about his experience, Feroz says; "I really like my internship. I've learned a lot in a short space of time and what I like most about this office is that it feels like a family. Both my mentor Feno and the team welcomed me with open arms and helped me out whenever I needed support."
Kerstin Wintersberg of the occupational school City Nord, who guides and mentors the students throughout their internship, adds: "It's of essential worth for our youth to get individual support and a transparent and respectful treatment from the partner companies. EarthStream has done exactly that for Feroz. Feno and the team have contributed to Feroz' growth and personal development, not only with regards to improving his German skills. The active relationship between the company, the school and the intern contribute towards a successful integration of young immigrants."
EarthStream is happy to successfully have contributed to Feroz' integration into German society and, as part of our corporate values, strives to further support and take part in social commitments.


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Month: March 2014
Banned Books in the College Library!
The Christ's College library is celebrating Banned Books this month in an attempt to introduce boys to the idea of 'the freedom to read'. It highlights the value of free and open access to information, supports the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. We have created a display of some of the books in our library that have at some stage been banned or challenged. Several very popular novels would not be on our shelves if the ban had not been lifted, highlighting the harm of censorship. One such novel is Alice in Wonderland!
Alice in Wonderland was in 1900
Suspended from classroom use, pending review, at the Woodsville High School in Haverhill, New Hampshire, because the novel contains expletives, references to masturbation and sexual fantasies, and derogatory characterizations of a teachers and of religious ceremonies.
and in 1931
Banned by the Chinese Governor of Hunan Province on the ground that "Animals should not use human language, and that it was disastrous to put animals and human beings on the same level."http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_was_%27Ali…
Books are not alone. Films, songs, television and radio are censored in order to preserve our morality. In the digital age the internet also needs to be considered. Almost anyone can 'publish' writing and include dubious content. And who is censoring social media?
It all raises the question as to the extent that any authority is allowed to prohibit free speech or expression. In New Zealand over 1300 texts have been banned and 738 have been restricted. "It has to include sex, horror, crime, cruelty or violence in some way for us to ban or restrict it," says Michelle Baker from the Office of Film and Literature Classification. I have included the article from Stuff for you to peruse.http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/books/5664782/More-than-1300-books-banned-by-censor
What troubles me with this is what is being censored. In the Christ's College library we have at least 50 books which would not be there if the ban had not been challenged and then lifted. Our lives and those of our boys would be less rich for it.
- The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini.
Reasons: Homosexuality, offensive language, religious viewpoint, sexually explicit
- Looking for Alaska, by John Green.
Reasons: Offensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited for age group
- The Hunger Games trilogy, by Suzanne Collins
Reasons: anti-ethnic; anti-family; insensitivity; offensive language; occult/satanic; violence
- Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley
Reasons: insensitivity; nudity; racism; religious viewpoint; sexually explicit
- To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
Reasons: offensive language; racism
- Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer
Reasons: religious viewpoint and violence
- The Perks of Being A Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky
Reasons: anti-family, drugs, homosexuality, offensive language, religious viewpoint, sexually explicit, suicide, unsuited to age group
- The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger
Reasons: offensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group
- The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier
Reasons: nudity, offensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group
- Harry Potter (series), by J.K. Rowling
Reasons: occult/Satanism
And this is just the 10 that surprised me the most!
To recap…
Banned books have been prohibited from being published or circulated by a government authority, usually on the grounds of religion, politics or public morality. So many of these books have battled the censors and gone onto become classics of world literature – The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain for instance.
Great books such as Lolita and Ulysses have been banned in many countries for their sexual themes. Famous authors banned in their own countries for political reasons include; The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, Catch-22, by Joseph Heller and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey
The New Zealand Bill of Rights states:
Freedom of expression
Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form. http://www.legislation.govt.nz/
Often challenges are motivated by a desire to protect children from "inappropriate" sexual content or "offensive" language and age unsuitability. It certainly is an interesting subject, shocking at times and sad at others. I am not sure what books we would have on the shelves if some of the bans had not been lifted and I am really quite sure that English teachers around the country would have nothing to teach.


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Though the FBI has been careful to use the term "terrorism" in connection with the San Bernadino massacre on Wednesday, even a novice investigator should be able to conclude that this is exactly what was behind it.
Immediately following the events in California the media put the anti-gun propaganda into high speed. If you were watching mainstream news you no doubt heard repeated mentions – to the point of annoyance – of words like "long guns" and "workplace violence." The astute observer knows good and well what the agenda is and at some point today President Obama will confirm it, just as he did following the Fort Hood shooting and the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012. They want to disarm you, plain and simple.


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I'm not sure exactly what I'm writing about today, but I knew I wanted the title of my post to be "foolish mistake."
That is what I was recently told I was making by not clearing room in my life to date this guy.
I don't think it was/is a mistake (let alone a foolish one), but I understand disappointment when someone says you're not quite my cup of tea.
Transitions are painful. And the more time you've spent with a person, cultivating a relationship, the more painful it is to see it come to an end.
I used to beat up on myself in relationship transitions. I would wonder what I did wrong and how I could do better the next time.
I would think… next time, I won't be so open, or even next time, I'll be more open! Then, one day, I had a discussion with a friend and she asked me, "Do you like who you are?"
After a long thoughtful pause, I said, "Yes, of course! I'm a good person. I'm not perfect, but no one is."
So she said, "Why would you try to change that? Just be who you are. If someone doesn't like it or they find some major fault, then just maybe he's not the best fit for you. And that's ok, it doesn't mean you have to change."
I had always lived in this perpetual state of self-awareness with an unrelenting internal nagging about being perfect, like Jesus. That was literally my goal for so many years, to be perfect like Jesus.
Talk about falling short…
But I have been blessed with really wise friends who have helped me through many life transitions, not just relationships, and I've learned a lot.
Perfectionism is hard to shake, but now, I try to strive for excellence, not perfection. It's ok to want to be excellent, but it's impossible to be perfect — so don't set yourself up for failure!
And, while I'm meeting new people and learning more about myself, I will definitely make some mistakes and have misunderstandings because I'm human. But it would only be foolish if I thought things would be perfect in the first place… or if I never learned the lessons from the first half of my life in order to apply them now.
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Summary: In Jeff Hirsch's novel The Darkest Path, In a dystopian version of America's future, Callum Roe, a sixteen- year-old former child soldier struggling to survive in the midst of the Second American Civil War, which is between the Glorious path who wanted total control over America, and the U.S federal army who wants to restore peace and is the remainder of America's army. Callum and his brother (James Roe) were taken away from their family 5 years ago and were forced to serve in the Glorious Path, but when Callum finds out what is in store for them in the future, he escapes into a long and tiring journey to seek his long-lost parents with the odds of survival stacked against him. Sadly, his brother James doesn't believe him and decides to remain in the Glorious path. Along Callum's 2,147 mile journey from Arizona to New York (location of the U.S federal army) he befriends a dog named Bear and murders his Commander/trainer who was going to train him into a killing machine. Together, they must overcome fate's test for friendship, betrayal, and loyalty in ways you would never think were ever possible.
I decided to read this book because of its positive reviews by the people who read it and an interview of Jeff hirsch talking about the book. Another reason is because Jeff Hirsch is one of my favorite authors when it comes to books, one of his most recent books was the eleventh plague, which received some rewards and a lot of amazing reviews for it. Amazingly, The Darkest Path showed some signs of similarity to the eleventh plague genre-wise, which made me think Jeff Hirsch likes post-apocalyptic subjects. One reason why I kept reading The Darkest Path was because I was so intrigued with the plot due to its fast paced/heart pounding events and how it kept me at the edge of my seat…literally. Secondly, The Darkest Path got me so emotionally hooked, I had to shed a few tears along the way to process the unfortunate moments the book has to offer which was not common when I read books! Lastly, as I continued to read Jeff Hirsch's story, I got pulled into Callum's point of view and felt, saw, heard, smelled, and tasted throughout his journey. I believe this is for anyone who wants a face paced, heart pounding, and emotional ride into a post-apocalyptic version of America's future. I would also recommend this book for fiction/adventure readers, if you are not looking for any of these, I would definitely still pick it up because trust me, you won't be disappointed!
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Since 1888, the National Geographic Society's famed publications have provided an incomparable wealth of information about the world's ecosystems, cultures, and natural heritage.
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Luc Cuyvers
In 1980, Mr. Cuyvers a Belgian, founded the Mare Nostrum Foundation to campaign for the sustainable development and management of the oceans. He is producing a television series, "The Blue Revolution", for the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.
Dr. Lester R. Brown
Dr. Lester R. Brown
Mr. Brown is President of the WorldWatch Institute, based in Washington DC, and is a prominent writer and speaker on environmental issues. He addresses issues such as food security, population, and sustainable utilisation of natural resources.
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George Archibald
Dr. Archibald is Director of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) and a world authority on the study and preservation of the species. Among his best-known work is the joint USA-Russian project on the Siberian Crane. Siberian Crane eggs produced at ICF are sent to Russia where they are hatched. The chicks are then reared in the wilderness and released with the last of the wild Siberian Cranes in western Siberia.
Gilbert F. White
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A renowned geographer and scientist whose work has increased international understanding of natural and technical hazards, and the impacts of nuclear war.
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Mr. Speth has a long and distinguished career in environmental work. He is the president of the World Resources Institute - an influential policy research centre that he co-founded in 1982. In 1970, he helped found the Natural Resources Defense Council, where he served as a senior attorney. From 1978 to 198 1, he served as chairman of the council on environmental quality in the executive office of the president.
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A US attorney who has successfully lobbied for the introduction of environmental criteria in international aid.
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The third book in the Zack Jackson series, Zack Jackson & The Hives of Valtra is now available on Amazon! You can purchase it for your Kindle for $3.99. The print version is $13.99, and if you buy the print version from CreateSpace or Amazon, you receive the Kindle version free.
The Zack Jackson series follows a 43rd-century student as he joins the Junior Rangers (think Boy/Girl Scouts in space), learns about Earth's place in the greater galactic community, and explores the diversity and dangers of the universe. This volume follows him as he goes on a trip to one of his friend's home world, the jungle world, Valtra. Even as his friends' lives seem to fall apart around him, Zack learns not everything is as it seems, even on founding worlds of the Galactic Confederation. Helpless though he feels to help his friends with there personal problems, that doesn't stop him from poking around ancient ruins and discovering an old adversary's interest in Valtra.


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Thanks for the photos RF. You are good. Click here to see his pix from this weekend, click here to see his website...as previously posted, RF is the real deal with a camera.
Monday, June 30, 2008
I Heart Cowboys
Last year at this time we went to this rodeo, in St. Paul. If you live here in PDX, I highly recommend checking it out this week. It is so much fun, and its so close to the city. Maybe we'll take WKF to his first rodeo. Last year we went on a weeknight, after work - a very do-able evening activity. So much fun!
Pendleton Round Up. which is every year in September. That is something that everyone in Oregon should do some year...it was awesome. If you go, stay the night and make sure to hit the cowboy breakfast and ride the mechanical bull (see GS on the bull below - go girl!). Oh, and gear up in a cowboy outfit...that is the best part!!! Below are some of our pix from that trip. Plan ahead, its hard to get rooms in town. I suppose you could camp if you are into that...
Dandy Tires
Sunday, June 29, 2008
21st Birthday!
Funny Confession IX - This One is From WKF
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Rub a Dub WKF Luvs the Tub
Say Cheese
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Rubber Talk
This Baby is Super!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Photo du Jour
Monday, June 23, 2008
We heart RG
Our 3 hearts are in Connecticut with RG this week. RG, we heart you and we are thinking about you!!! We can't wait to get you home, PDX is just not the same without you.
Great Weekend
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Non-Baby Post
Fingers and Toes
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Busy Days
Days 11 and 12 of WKFs little life were action packed. His grandpere came to visit.
We hung out.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
A shout out from WKF to his GG
Dear GG,
I think it is so cool that you are online reading my mom's blog and sending us emails. I cannot wait to meet you. I cannot wait for you to hold me tight. I love you so much, my mom and dad keep telling me how fun you are. I cannot believe the stories from your 80th bday party....and I heard your 85th was pretty fun too.
your great grandson - WKF
Funny Confession VIII
So here is the confession - I have racked my brain and I cannot think of a single blog-worthy topic that is un-baby.
Thanks Z$
Photo du Jour
Monday, June 16, 2008
Le Petit Prince
Love Letter
Thanks Mimi.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Happiest Father's Day Ever
Daddy-O loving on WKF
WKF has 2 grandperes - both love him very much. One will teach him French and skiing, the other will teach him hunting and football.
Z$ has a rad dad.
Papa F and the F boys (this is pre WKF...we must get a new photo soon with ALL the F boys!)
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Clean House?
That said, I think we could all learn something from this quick read. My favorite part of the article is this line - "Real life is messy, cluttered, often in need of a good mopping - but a lot more vibrant, too."
O is doing an amazing amazing job of keeping Baby and I healthy. He has also taken on ALL house duties (laundry, food, dishes, cleaning, recycling, watering, decluttering, etc. etc.). He is doing a great job - much better than I do. He is taking it very seriously, because when he steps up to do a job, he always gives it 100%.
He doesn't care as much about a clean house...but he knows what it means to me, and he knows I'm much more likely to relax and let myself recover if the house is in order.
Vibrant indeed!!!!!!!!!! Here is some vibrant for you...
Something to Blog About - by WKF
Napping Boys
Do you see what I am talking about - its all sleep around here. Let's play more. Mama wants to play!
Friday, June 13, 2008
Tonight we had to take him back to hospital for a big weigh in, to ensure he was packing on the ounces. And....he has been! Docs were really impressed by his progress. We were proud proud parents! (Did I call us PARENTS?!?!?!?).
And...good news...he is back up in the 6's...that was the goal.
Go WKF, you stud.
One thing I love love love about O: he laughs in his sleep. Belly laughs. It is so cute.Check out this picture of O's son, which I captured with my phone early this morning. The kid was having a little laugh of his own while he slept.
WKF on the Brain
I think he sleeps too much, I want him to play with me more. I will talk to the doctor about this today when we go in for a check up.
I wake up in the middle of the night and i just wait for him to wake up.
Sleep deprived? Whatever...I seriously want to sleep less and play with him more. I love that he feeds every 2 hours around the clock...it ensures that he and I get lots of quality time.
Experienced moms tell me that I will get tired, but as of today (Day 6) I am still on a WKF high, cannot get enough of him! I don't want to be the mom that cries about lack of sleep...I find that to be annoying. Remind me of this if I start crying about lack of sleep, ok?
A few random thoughts from WKF...
When will I meet Mimi in person? They tell me that she was fighting off a cold, so its nice of her to keep her distance. But I must say, the anticipation is just killing me. I live so close to her...and yet we have not yet met. Her fab fiance (Uncle Bobby) came to see me in the hospital...but no Mimi. Mimi made all of my welcome home signs...but where has she been?! Last night she and I had a date...my dad brought me out to the front porch around 11:30pm, we turned on the spotlight so Mimi could see me...and she and I said good night from afar....
hospital gown. She wore a super cute night gown, even for the emergency surgery. Countless nurses and docs (with good intention) tried to encourage her to sport a gown, but she politely declined all offers...she had a pile of cute gowns of her own and she was determined to wear them. She wanted the docs to focus on being docs, and she could focus on the one thing she could control, her outfit. Dad and I think she's a bit ridiculous, but she is the princess of this family...we are just the dudes, so we let her be.
here at MissBoQuiss's blog. And Portland Sunshine got well over 100 hits yesterday when mom finally started posting about me. For such a small guy, I'm a pretty big deal. Look out world...


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An interesting study that indicates what teens watch makes a difference in their sexual behaviors. The study focused on the amount of sexual content teens watch on television and made the connection those who watch more have a significantly increased likelihood of pregnancy (or fathering a baby.)
Could the amount of sex teens see on TV predict whether they'll become a teen mother or father? A study in today's Pediatrics says it's a distinct possibility.
The study is the first to draw a direct link between sexual content on TV and the likelihood that teens who watch it will become parents. Researchers examined survey data from about 2,000 teens. They plucked out 23 popular shows and asked how much teens watched each. They coded the replies to established indicators of sexual content for each show — everything from nudge-nudge jokes on network sitcoms to full-blown intercourse on steamy cable dramas.
What they found: By age 16, teens who watched a lot of sexually charged TV were more than twice as likely to be pregnant or father an out-of-wedlock baby as teens who watched very little: 12% vs. 5%. The gap holds steady through age 20. Researchers controlled for parents' race, income and education and teens' total TV time.
Source: USA Today
If you are looking for information to help your kids develop God-honoring sexuality, read Jim Burns' new book Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality. Jim also has books targeted directly for pre-teens and tweens, The Purity Code, and for teens, Accept Nothing Less.
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For Players Born in the Years 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
This is a volunteer based program, volunteer coaches will be needed. If you would like to volunteer and share in the joy of your child's soccer experience then please contact Fremont YSC at the email below.
Registration: Click Here
Start Date: March 10th
First Game Day: March 21st
End Date: May 16th
Session Day and Times:
Tuesday – 6pm to 7pm
Thursdays – 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Training Locations:
We offer 3 Fremont training locations that enable you to train closer to your school/home. Select your preferred location during the online registration process. The locations are as follows;
- Fremont South/West – Irvington High School
- Fremont North/East – Hopkins Jr High
- Fremont Central – Centerville Jr High
* All Thursday sessions will take place at Central Park Soccer Complex.
*Coaches will have the final decision on practice location at one of the 3 locations mentioned above.
You Will Need the Following:
- Soccer Cleats
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- Size 5 Ball
- Fremont YSC Uniform – Click Here to Order
- All players must wear the Fremont YSC uniform to all practices and games.
Parent Welcome Meeting & Coach Education:
Location: Fremont Office, 44100 Old Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont
Parent Welcome: February 28th, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Coach Education: March 6th, 7pm to 9pm
Session Structure: Players will have one training session with their volunteer coach/coaches, where they will practice soccer fundamentals through a small sided game set up, where challenges and targets are placed on the game to encourage learning of one of the soccer fundamentals per session. This practice methodology is also know as 'Coaching in the Game'. Every Thursday session will be an age group practice with all players involved in 4v4 scrimmages. Fremont YSC club philosophy is for improving the individual player over team development, and encouraging players to be creative and to love what they do.
Small Sided Games: This is the Thursday session. This set up encourages more opportunities for players to take on defenders in 1v1 situations, have more attempts at goal scoring opportunities, and get significantly more touches on the ball. At the same time this will also encourage an environment of belonging to a club, rather than an individual team, and will continue to develop the individuals social skills by interacting and meeting with new people each week.
Group Size: Maximum of 16 players per coach.
Games: All games will be played at Central Park.
Tuesdays – 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 (no practice Centerville), 5/5, 5/12
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Sackboy makes a tiny yet triumphant return. To ensure you get a good view of the level you're playing, the camera is panned out enough to make sackboy look miniscule. You'll get used to it quickly, though, as you'll be immediately distracted by all the fun you're having. Sackboy retains his varied facial expressions, which can be changed by tapping the D-pad, and you'll still be able to customize your Sackboy (or Sackgirl) using a variety of costumes and accessories.
The "popit" is back to arm creative gamers with all they need to become fly-by-night game designers. Along with the aforementioned customization of your sack-person, you'll also be able to place stickers to trigger objects or to just add your personal touch to a level. However, the popit doesn't really shine until you've tried the game's robust Create mode. Within your popit, you'll find building materials, stickers, decorations, bolts, levers, rods, and more, which will let you bring any levels you've dreamt up into reality. Almost all the available tools have made a return on the PSP; you'll still be able to create your own levels, enemies and more.
The sky is the limit for the most part when creating levels, although the sheer amount of tools and building materials can be very intimidating for users firing up LittleBigPlanet for the first time. Luckily anyone who spends enough time with the game's Create mode will soon find out that the tools have been created with ease-of-use and user accessibility in mind. Still, a lot of gamers want to play games, not design them, so the Create mode isn't for everyone.
Once you've finished designing your LittleBigMasterpiece, you can then upload your creation to the PlayStation Network anywhere you have a wi-fi hot spot. You can also download other users' uploaded creations with ease, though the online experience isn't nearly as streamlined as the PS3's broadband powered network. The ranking system has returned as well, so you can rate which levels are best, to let others know the level is worth their time.
LittleBigPlanet has found a comfy home away from home on Sony's portable system. Sony Cambridge Studios have done a fantastic job of capturing the undeniable charm of LittleBigPlanet and Sackboy. They've managed to bring nearly every detail to the PSP, in what is one of the very best games available on the platform. Everything from to the levels to the Create mode, and even the load screens match the PS3 version perfectly. Sadly, LittleBigPlanet for the PSP will bring on so many comparisons to the PS3 version that it will likely be overshadowed by the feats (like a broadband internet connection) that a home console can offer. However, compared to other portable games, this game is so brilliant, so complete, and so true to the formula that won Media Molecule a number of industry awards, that LBP for PSP will surely go down in history as one of the very best PSP games ever released.
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