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Of the 25 ways, I believe #1 is the most important (and I'm gonna quote Chuck's version):
1. It's All About The StoryWorking on that.
Normally this is the type of thing I'd put as the capstone #25 entry—-"Oh, duh, by the way, none of this matters if you write a real turd-bomb of a book"—-but it's too important to put last because for all I know you people will fall asleep around #14. So, let's deal with it here and now: your best and most noble path to audience-earning is by having something awesome (or many awesome somethings) to give them. Tell the best story you can tell. Above all the social media posturing and bullshit brand-building and stabs at outreach, you need a great "thing" (book, movie, comic, whatever) to be the core of your authorial ecosystem. Tell a great story. Achieve optimal awesomeness. Build audience on the back of your skill and talent and devotion. You can ignore everything else on this list. Do not ignore this one.
Now, I just have get going on the next 24...
(And if you have to ask who that is in the photo up there, I will have to revoke your Pop Culture license...)


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There is no need to waste the flesh and seeds when you have carved your pumpkin. Pumpkin flesh can be used in a variety of tasty recipes including American pumpkin pie, soups, curries and delicious cakes. The seeds can be washed, tossed in soy sauce or olive oil and herbs, then roasted.
250ml vegetable oil
3 eggs
400g pumpkin puree (gently boil or roast the pumpkin flesh till tender then drain well, if necessary, and blend till smooth)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
225g caster sugar
300g plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas 4. Grease a 25cm cake tin and line with greaseproof paper.
- Beat together the oil, beaten eggs, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour, sugar, bicarbonate, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and salt together. Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined. If desired, stir in some chopped nuts. Pour cake mixture into the prepared tin.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cake cool in tin for 5 minutes then turn out onto a plate and sprinkle with icing sugar.
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text: Khartoum, Sudan - When Mohammed left the Syrian city of Raqqa in early 2011, searching for a job and looking to avoid compulsory military service in his country, Sudan seemed like a natural place to go to. Syrians are permitted to enter the country without a visa and, once there, enjoy the same rights and services - such as access to state education and healthcare - as a local. And, unlike the citizens of many other Arab countries, Syrians also get special treatment when it comes to securing residency permits - the result of an agreement between the two countries that dates back to the 1960s. But Mohammed never imagined that, just a few months later - after revolution and then war came to his country - his family would be forced to follow him and that Syria would, as he says, be "lost". 'Guests, not refugees' "After the revolution in Syria, life became tougher there," the 26-year-old explains. "My family had to escape, especially after ISIL [the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant] took over our city." Now his family is among the 60,000 Syrian refugees that are, according to Ali al-Sadiq Ghandour, a Sudanese foreign ministry spokesperson, residing in the country. Syrians are guests in my country, not refugees. One day hopefully they will be able to go back. But as long as they stay here they are just like us. Khalid, a Sudanese shopkeeper For them it was an obvious choice: not only because Mohammed was already there, but because they'd heard that Sudan was more welcoming than other countries. Relatives who'd made their way to Turkey spoke of being given aid but being made to feel unwanted. But in Sudan, Mohammed says, he doesn't feel like a refugee. That may, in part, be because the capital, Khartoum, already hosts an established community of Syrian migrants whose presence is perhaps most keenly felt in their popular restaurants, cafes, beauty salons and clothing stores. But it's also a reflection of the hospitality for which the Sudanese are well-known. Sudanese shopkeeper Khalid is a typical example of that hospitality. Standing among his shelves stacked with powdered milk, chocolate and biscuits, he explains: "They are welcome here." The old marble floors are cracked and covered in dust, but the shop was once something to be proud of. "Syrians are guests in my country, not refugees. One day hopefully they will be able to go back. But as long as they stay here they are just like us," says Khalid. According to the UN's latest estimates, by the end of 2015, there could be a total of 460,000 refugees and asylum seekers from various countries in Sudan. But for all the generosity of their hosts, life in Sudan is still tough for Mohammed and his family. Life on hold "Sudan has its own troubles," he reflects. "It's an expensive and tough country to be in if you aren't economically established. "The people don't look down on us and we are allowed to open our own businesses and carry on with life, but for those like us, who don't have any strong income, life here feels like it's on hold." Still, he says, they are at least "treated like humans here … in comparison [to how Syrian refugees are treated in] other Arab countries". Mohammed now lives with his twin brother Ali*, their mother Leyla*, their 17-year-old sister Mariam* and their 10-year-old brother Hassan* in a tiny two-bedroom apartment in the capital. Their father is still in Raqqa, unable to escape or to settle the debt he accrued in order to pay the smugglers who got Mariam, the last of the family to flee, out of there. "It wasn't easy," Mohammed explains. "We're in a spiral of debt." The constant payments along with the high cost of living in Sudan make life hard. But they are grateful to have their sister with them. Mariam joined her family at the start of this year. Shy and soft-spoken, she listens as her brother talks, but doesn't say much herself. "My daughter has seen a lot," says her mother, Leyla. "It's too much for a child her age." Mariam doesn't want to talk about Raqqa or life under ISIL. As her mother speaks, she buries her head in her hands as she remembers things about life back home, and then sneaks away to her bedroom. The teenager, who wears her hair short and her jeans fashionably tight, now works with her mother in a ladies' hair salon, where Egyptian music plays loudly and images of fair-skinned, heavily made-up models obscure the view from the street. READ MORE: Life on Hold Back in Syria, Leyla used to own her own beauty salon. It wasn't easy to adjust to working for somebody else, but as Mohammed explains, "My mother, twin brother and I have to work in order to survive." "Life is very expensive here. Rent is expensive. Meat and fruits are very expensive," he says, adding: "I have been craving fruit for a few years now. It's a luxury we can't afford right now." The family's monthly rent is $1,700, Mohammed says. The cost of electricity, water and transportation is also steep. Sudan allows Syrians to work. Hawa Kitchen in Khartoum is an initiative that allows Syrian women to support themselves [Ashraf Shazly/AFP] "Everything is overpriced. If [we] don't work we will not survive in Sudan." He wishes he could send his younger siblings to school, but there is no state school nearby and they cannot afford private education. "Their future is ruined. They will grow up to be uneducated," says Mohammed, who now works as a bricklayer with his twin brother. "Healthcare here is not free," he says. "Even the public hospitals require extra payment." There is no Syria left, our country is gone; it's lost. Mohammed, Syrian refugee in Sudan It is very different from what they were used to in Syria. "In Syria, everything used to be free. Education and healthcare used to be free. And here we have to pay for everything." Now, Mohammed and Ali start their working day at 5am and work through until 5pm. If they miss a day of work, the financial consequences for their family would be dire. "You have to struggle in order to make ends meet here," Mohammed says. "It's hard for the locals and we don't expect them to make exceptions for us. But at least they don't humiliate us for being Syrian refugees." 'We are dead, regardless' But Mohammed and his family don't want to settle in Sudan. They hope to save enough money to pay smugglers to get them to Libya and, from there, to make their way to Italy. "If we die, we die," he says. "At least we will have a life if we make it." Then, with just the trace of a tremble in his voice, he adds: "There is no Syria left, our country is gone; it's lost." He wonders if his life isn't lost, too. "I am 26 years old. I didn't plan my life," he says, growing tense. "I can't get married, I can't do anything. "All I do is work [and] collect money so I can go away. "As Syrians we think that we are dead regardless. It's better to die at sea than to continue to live like this, without a future and stability." Plus, he adds: "I might be one of the lucky ones that will make it to Europe." 'We didn't receive a penny' When Leyla first joined Mohammed and Ali in Sudan, they used to receive support from an organisation set up by Syrian businessmen in the country. Abdulrahman Aldimashqi is one of the Syrians who founded the organisation. He says that when Syrian refugees first started arriving in Sudan, a few would beg in the mosques. So a group of well-established Syrians got together to do something to help them. They now provide food parcels and financial support to the new arrivals. Initiatives like Hawa Kitchen cater to Syrian refugees - but the Sudanese are also developing a taste for Syrian food [Ashraf Shazly/AFP] They classify the refugees into three groups. The first are those in need of food and money to help to pay their rent. The second are those who only require food assistance. And the third are those who need help finding a job. Leyla says the organisation helps many families, but when she started working, they classified her family as no longer being in need of support. "They considered us as a fully abled family because we are working," she says. "But what we earn goes towards the rent, transport and basic needs. We can't afford private schools ... [and] we don't have a nearby state school suitable for them." READ MORE: Letter from Raqqa: 'A prison guarded by men in black' Mohammed and his twin brother have been registered as refugees with the UN for five years. But he says they provide little in the way of emotional or financial support. "They have done nothing for me," Mohammed says. "They don't give us money; we didn't receive a penny from them. "I met different contact people from the UN; one from Italy, another from Sweden, another from Germany and [one from] the UK. They keep promising me that they will follow up and do something for us, but so far there is nothing. No resettlement elsewhere or answers," he says. 'We are refugees, not beggars' And when they go for a meeting with the UN, Mohammed says they can be kept waiting for up to five hours."We are refugees, we are in need and they are supposed to help us, but they are not," he says, his tone growing increasingly agitated. The UNHCR's offices in Khartoum are open to any refugee in need of counselling, assistance or support [Ahmed Saeed/Al Jazeera] "Every time I have to go to these interviews I lose money. We have to take time off work which means loss of earnings, we take transportation that costs a lot of money, and in the end they don't do anything to help us and they treat us like beggars. I am saddened for the lost Syrian generation… I hurt … for the children that will never grow to know our history, our culture and our traditions. Leyla, Syrian refugee in Sudan "We are refugees. We have no choice. We are not beggars," he says. Elnaiem Mohamed works for the UNHCR in Sudan. When Al Jazeera put Mohammed's claims to him, he stressed the relatively good position in which Syrian refugees in Sudan find themselves. "Syrian refugees in Sudan are not living in camps like [they are in] other countries. They are free to live in the residential areas in Khartoum. "They are given access to services," he said, adding that the UNHCR's offices are open to any refugees who feel in need of counselling, assistance or support. But for Mohammed and his family, such reassurances do little to alter the reality of a life of struggle far from home. "If we don't work we will die," he says. "So we have to work. And our mother must work if we are going to survive here." A lost generation from a lost land In the living room of their dimly lit apartment, Leyla drinks red tea and remembers what she left behind in Raqqa. The mother of four is well-groomed, aside from nails which bear the traces of too many coats of red varnish. She looks no older than her early 50s. But the picture she paints is bleak. "My 10-year-old son witnessed 50 beheadings," she says. "ISIL brainwashed the children." The boy is chubby and curious. He seems to listen intently as his mother talks but looks down whenever someone attempts to make eye contact with him. "My son has seen too much and needs a lot of help," Leyla says. When asked if she would like to return to Syria, Leyla looks down and takes a deep breath. Then she begins to sob. "When we left Syria I felt like I took a hard hit in my body and soul," she says. "No one wishes to leave their country. "But there is no Syria any more. Syria is lost. "I have been in Sudan for two years and nine months," she continues. "I feel estranged here. I fear hearing news from Syria. I stopped watching the news. I don't want to hear bad news about my family that is still there." With tears rolling down her cheeks, she says: "I am saddened for the lost Syrian generation… I hurt … for the children that will never grow to know our history, our culture and our traditions." Follow Fatma Naib on Twitter: @FatmaNaib SOURCE: Al Jazeera ABOUT THE AUTHOR Fatma Naib and Durra Gambo Sudan Syria's War Middle East ISIS/ISIL


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Despite all our hard work and past achievements, when it comes to keeping pace with 21st-Century conservation threats we have lots of local successes but not at a scale that is changing the course of conservation. The overall condition of natural systems – and the many species of fish and wildlife that inhabit them – is declining.
To effectively address landscape-scale challenges like habitat degradation, encroaching development, climate change, and loss of biodiversity, we must shift from a site-specific or single-species approach to a more integrated and complex landscape-scale model – one that accounts for the complexity and interrelated nature of ecosystems. It means applying the best available science and technology to address the conservation challenges we face.
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The Small Darley Satchel has a vintage-inspired shape which features our seasonal Tartan print with stud detailing. The detachable shoulder strap makes it easy to convert to a clutch bag.
A small satchel bag with a detachable strap and iconic Postman's Lock closure.
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Synthetic drugs are a deadly and concerning substance that has far reaching consequences on those who it affects. When people take synthetic drugs, they have a false idea that these drugs are not dangerous because they are man-made. Not so. In fact, synthetic drug abuse is far more dangerous than organic or natural drugs because with synthetic drugs, most people who take them very often do not know what they are getting into with them.
Common Synthetic Drugs Used in Synthetic Drug Abuse
Synthetic drugs apply to any man-made drug created in a lab rather than grown in a pot.
Below are some of the common synthetic drugs and chemicals that are being used today:
- Spice (synthetic marijuana with additives)
- Ecstasy ("Molly" — synthetic psychoactive drug similar to amphetamines and mescaline, based off of MDMA)
- Bath salts (a lot of substance variability, but often contains one or more synthetic chemicals related to cathinone, but more volatile and with more additives)
- Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (one of the chemicals found in bath salts and its main ingredient)
- K2 family (synthetic hallucinogens that are advertised as marijuana but are entirely different)
- Krokodil (a less-expensive heroin substitute, and it is a synthetic morphine derivative)
- LSD (a synthetic drug manufactured by doctors in the 1960s, LSD is a powerful hallucinogenic that creates mind-altering images that sometimes never go away)
Statistics on Synthetic Drug Abuse
To spread awareness of synthetic drug abuse, certain organizations have gone about studying the problem and the crisis issue carefully to get a good idea of just how bad the problem is.
For instance, organizations like the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have all worked together to deliver the following data:
- Approximately 200 to 300 new designer drugs were correctly identified between the years of 2009 and 2014, most of them manufactured in China, but some are coming from other parts of the country, too.
- Young people are using and abusing synthetic cannabinoids at an alarming rate. In fact, one in nine 12th graders reported the use of synthetic cannabinoids in the past year, according to a Monitoring the Future report in 2012. As a consequence, this puts synthetic cannabinoids in second as the most frequently used illegal drug among high school seniors next to marijuana.
- Unfortunately, the number of synthetic drugs available in the US is expanding rapidly. In 2012, approximately 51 new synthetic cathinone were identified. Also, 31 new synthetic cathinone's were recognized in 2012 compared to only four in 2009. All in all, 76 other synthetic compounds were identified in 2012 bringing the total of new synthetic substances to 158.
- Calls to poison control centers related to synthetic marijuana use increased in the United States by a shocking 80 percent between 2010 and 2012, and these calls increased again by 50 percent between 2014 and 2015.
- A 2013 U.S. government report brought about by the CDC found that the number of emergency department visits in 2011 involving toxic reactions to synthetic marijuana increased more than 2.5 times, to 28,531 visits total.
Signs and Side Effects of Synthetic Drug Use
The most common misconception about synthetic drugs is the concern that these drugs are safe because they are man-made and easy to obtain. But the fact of the matter is that these drugs are quite dangerous.
Listed below are some of the most common side effects and signs of generic synthetic drug abuse:
- Unresponsiveness
- Loss of consciousness
- Confusion
- Altered time sense
- Extreme anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Severe paranoia
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Psychosis
- Potential suicide
- Homicide
- Nausea and vomiting
- Heavy sweating
- Uncontrolled/spastic body movements
- Acute kidney injury
- Rapid heart rate, heart attack
- High blood pressure
- Reduced blood supply to the heart
- Convulsions, seizures, stroke
How Rehabilitation Can Help with Synthetic Drugs Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious and worrisome occurrence. No doubt, the far-reaching consequences affect many, and it worries people who are connected to the addict. Parents are terrified at the thought of their children becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Ultimately, an addicts best option is an inpatient drug and alcohol addiction and dependence treatment center. These centers have the expertise for addressing addiction and all the factors that contributed to the person's mental or physical need to abuse substances.
Benefits of Treatment Programs
In most instances, synthetic drug abuse does not take lives as do prescription drugs, heroin, alcohol, or meth. However, these drugs are still dangerous and can cause excruciating accidents and personal life crisis.
Fortunately, rehabilitation centers can address all of these points. Furthermore, inpatient centers are needed because they are more effective and can keep the person away from the substance for an extended period. Because synthetic drugs are so readily available, it is not uncommon for synthetic drug addicts to relapse when they attempt outpatient rehab because there is nothing to keep them from going to the store and buying such drugs.
Treatment Focuses on Mental and Physical Needs
Drug and alcohol addiction of any kind requires a method of address that is both physical and psychological. For this reason, with synthetic drugs, the focus needs to be more on the mental side than the physical side. Synthetic drugs are incredibly mind-altering, and addicts will often need intensive counseling and therapy to get through their issues and exit the program with the skills and mindset to succeed. Fortunately, rehab offers the help and assistance necessary to save those who are addicted to synthetics.


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Girls' Generation Jessica Updates Fans with New Selca
Girls' Generation's Jessica changed her hairstyle from straight to wavy. Recently, Jessica updated her profile picture on her personal SNS account, attracting tremendous attention from her fans.
Fans could not help but notice Jessica's wide smile and her new wavy hairstyle. The new style gave Jessica a softer, more mature look that made netizens forget her "ice princess" image.
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- How the Opposition can use the WE scandal to topple Trudeau
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The Titanic in popular culture
A cult of Titanic disaster deniers believe the sinking was a conspiracy gone wrong by the ship's owners
The sinking of the White Star liner Titanic in 1912 is one of the most powerful impressions in our popular culture. This marine disaster has resulted in several feature films, many books and articles along with the creation of a number of museums devoted exclusively to this iconic vessel.
Perhaps it is now best remembered via the 1997 film Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Less well-known now are the British movie A Night to Remember (1958) and a full length feature film produced by the Nazis in 1943.
The sinking was the subject of a lecture recently given by Prof. Leon Litvack of Queen's University, Belfast (where Titanic was built) to an audience at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John, Canada. The speaker emphasized the great difficulty in sorting out the details of the tragedy so encrusted has the story become in myth and legend.
Litvack focused a part of his talk on the music played by the band as the ship went down. Lionized as heroes of their profession in the post-disaster era, it is now difficult to figure out what piece these men actually played in the face of almost certain death. The evidence points to the hymn "Nearer my God to Thee" but even this is contested ground.
Meanwhile objects associated with the Titanic have in our culture taken on the status of holy relics. Litvack mentioned a Titanic musician's violin selling at auction recently for US$1.4 million. He could also have pointed to an original Titanic boarding pass that fetched US$149,800 at auction in 1999. For me, this university lecture represented a rational discussion of an important aspect of our popular culture.
At the same time it reminded me of a personal experience that is at the other end of the investigative spectrum. In 2010 I arrived at Heathrow Airport in England where I was met by a driver who was to take me to my destination.
Along the way we passed a building where my cabbie indicated he would be attending a lecture later that same evening. Then it began. I suddenly had the feeling of being trapped, of dropping down "a rabbit hole" into a different universe.
My driver knew all about the "so-called Titanic" disaster of 1912. He bombarded me with the "real facts" of the episode. As best I can remember, the alternative version of history goes something like this.
The Olympic, another White Star liner, was involved in an accident with a British naval vessel and the costs were going to ruin the company. So they faked the construction of a sister ship named the Titanic by switching nameplates on the Olympic. The plan was to fake a sinking, rescue the passengers, claim the insurance on the phoney Titanic and still have her as the old Olympic. It all went wrong and the Titanic hit one of the rescue vessels or an iceberg or something. I was assured that most of the crew survived and were given new identities by the White Star company. Whew!
I have since learned there is a cult of Titanic disaster deniers based mainly in Britain who truly believe all this. Their arguments are similar in structure to those of the deniers of the American moon landings of 1969-72, the people who claim the 9-11 disaster in New York City was not a terrorist act, the many persons who believe the U.S. government has covered up the "truth" about UFOs and so on.
What these things have in common is an unproven allegation of conspiracy kept secret even though thousands of individuals must be part of the conspiracy. Other standard features are the mishandling of evidence, the undue focus on loose ends common in all historical events and the charge that those who don't believe in their interpretation have been duped by the authorities.
While scepticism is a valuable thing in rational, scientific inquiry, that of the Titanic and moon landing conspiracy theorists oversteps the bounds. Their practices might best be termed "irrational scepticism," denying key events of our recent history ever took place.
Meanwhile this subject raises an interesting question about the dark side of popular culture. Given the similarity in the structure of their arguments, do those who believe the White Star company tried to fake the Titanic sinking also believe the moon landings were shot on movie sets on Earth and the destruction of the twin towers in New York was a government plot? -TroyMedia
Troy Media Columnist Fred Donnelly's career in journalism covers more than two decades. He writes on popular culture. You can follow Fred on Twitter @FredDonnelly2.
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Argentinian striker had been rumoured to be unhappy at not always being a first-choice starter
Sergio Aguero says he would like to see out his present contract with runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City which runs until 2020.
The 29-year-old Argentinian striker had been rumoured to be unhappy at not always being a first-choice starter.
However, he looks set for a long run in the starting line-up with Brazil youngster Gabriel Jesus suffering a knee ligament injury in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
"I have until 2020, I think," said Aguero regarding his contract.
"The truth is that I hope to see out my contract and I'll try to do my best from here until the end of the season, and after that we will see what happens with me," added Aguero, who is City's all-time leading scorer and netted his 185th goal for the club in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Watford.
Aguero has been with City since 2011 and memorably scored the goal that clinched the title on the last day of the season in 2012 at the expense of city rivals Manchester United.
He insists he would like to stay at the club but accepted that it was not ultimately his decision.
"The truth is I'm very happy here but, as always, as I said before, the club has the last word," said Aguero.
"They're the only ones who decide, because obviously the club is the one who makes the decisions, they are the ones who say you have to go or have to stay, so I'll respect whatever they tell me."
City manager Pep Guardiola appears content for him to stay as long as he wants given what he said in December.
"He is a legend," said Guardiola.
"He will decide absolutely everything about his life and his future. I'm delighted to have him here."


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Diya Aur Baati Hum 14th June 2014 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
The Episode starts with a man coming to Sooraj asking for his mango rack. He sees his mango rack empty and scolds Sooraj for using its items. He asks if a customer leaves his items on y7our shop, will you think its yours and use it at home. Meenakshi says she thought its ours and have used all the mangoes. She says I did not know as there was no name on it. The man gets angry. Sooraj apologizes to the man. He says it came in our house by mistake. Sooraj says I will bring the mango rack to your house in morning. The man says fine and leaves. Bhabho scolds Meenakshi for bringing it without asking Sooraj. Vikram gets too angry. Meenakshi says I thought Sooraj brought it for home.
Bhabho says he has even sweets also, so will you bring it too, everything at the shop is not to be used at home. Sooraj hears her words and wants to tell the same explaining her about Sandhya. Bhabho says my son had to face this because of you. Sooraj says that mango rack was not for me and should have not been used at home, but Meenakshi brought it here. He says the same way, Sandhya's jeep is for her, not for home purpose.
Sooraj explains her that he took the car by mistake and Sandhya got embarrassed because of him, like Meenakshi brought the mango rack and I had to get embarrassed. He says Sandhya always gave me her things and she always thought of me first, it is not her mistake, the car is of govt and can't be used for personal use. Bhabho and everyone understand what he wants to explain. Sandhya looks on. Vikram says it means Sandhya was right. Bhabho says I understood what you want to explain me.
Bhabho asks him to have food. Sooraj sits to eat. Its morning, Sooraj tells Sandhya that he is going to market to buy mangoes to that man. Sandhya says where did everyone go. Sooraj calls Bhabho and sees Kanha alone. Kanha gives a letter to Sandhya with a sorry message. She reads that everyone is sorry to her, as they did not understand her. Sooraj says its fine. Babasa says we did not understand your responsibility. Vikram says we are saying by heart.
Meenakshi too apologizes. She says Sooraj wanted to give money to the hotel manager, but he did not agree, we thought we will use your powers, but we did not know he will give a wrong statement. Sandhya says don't know why he changed so much and lied, I have sent him money the next day. Meenakshi says why did he lie. Sandhya says I will find it out. Meenakshi says don't leave him. Bhabho apologizes to Sandhya. Sandhya hugs her.
Bhabho says I m sorry, I won't become small if I say this. Everyone smile. Bhabho says I did not forget what you did to save my respect at Chavi's marriage time. She says you did a lot for this family's respect and I could not understand you. You tried to explain me but I did not listen to you. Sandhya says enough, don't make me ashamed. Babasa says Sandhya has forgiven us. Sandhya says I will make tea for everyone. Everyone agree to have the tea. Sooraj says I m going to bring mangoes. Zakir comes to them. Sandhya is surprised seeing him.
She welcomes him. Zakir greets everyone. Bhabho asks its him who was with Sandhya in training. Babasa says yes. Sadnhya is glad seeing him. She asks how are you here, is there any reason. Bhabho asks her to arrange food. Zakir says no, I won't have tea, I came here for official work, I got posting here as ASP Pushkar. Everyone is shocked. Sandhya says what?
Zakir gives her a letter. He says your transfer is done in traffic department. Sandhya gets sad. Zakir says forgive me Sandhya, I got this order and they asked me to tell this to you. I was told that I take the keys of your jeep. Bhabho says jeep's keys, why, is SP annoyed, I will talk to him, this happened because of us, its not her mistake, if he wants to punish, then I m ready, I will apologize to everyone. She says its not Sandhya's mistake, you know her very well, you took training with her, you talk to SP and explain him. She says why should Sandhya get punished. Zakir says I can't do anything, as the order is given and no one can do anything now.
Bhabho says this happened because of us, Sandhya is in trouble. Bhabho gets sad.
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O Solid Fat, turn not thy face from thy Lord, for my budget is in trouble.
If they come for our fructose, they will come for our fat next.
- 2004 — Tax on trans fats.
- 2010 — Tax on sugary junk food.
- 2011 — Tax on all foods containing more than 2.3 percent saturated fat.
As much as I consider myself a libertarian, as do many others in the ancestral health movement, we have to admit that the strict individualism promoted in many libertarian circles has no counterpart in traditional societies. Take, for example, the travels of Weston Price. Whether he was studying foragers, pastoralists, or agriculturalists, all of the healthy, successful groups he studied had strong collectivist ideals.
In Nutrition and Physical Degeneration (p. 170), Price wrote of the Australian Aborigines, "No member of their society would be allowed to live with the tribe if he had defied the ideals of the group. Immorality is cause for immediate death."
In Time, Space, and the Unknown: Maasai configurations of power and providence (p. 127), anthropologist Paul Spencer wrote, "According to the Maasai stereotype, a sorcerer is a nefarious individualist, creeping through the bush and bent on his own eccentric course in a society that constantly demands gregarious sharing."
In describing the Swiss villages of the Loetschental Valley (p. 25-26), Price described their system of compulsory schooling, which was under direct supervision of the Roman Catholic Church. A boy's dream in this valley was to be a Vatican guard. It was the local priest who gathered the people together to "recognize the presence of Divinity in the life-giving qualities of the butter made in June when the cows have arrived for pasturage near the glaciers," when they would "thank the kind Father for the evidence of his Being in the life-giving qualities of butter and cheese made when the cows eat the grass near the snow line."
The people would eagerly celebrate their national holiday (p. 27) with bonfires "lighted at a given hour from end to end of the valley throughout its expanse" so that "every moutaineer on a distant crag" can see the lights, knowing "that the others are signalling to him that they, too, are making their sacred consecration in song which says 'one for all and all for one.'" Price remarked:
This motive has been crystallized into action and has become a part of the very souls of the people. One understands why doors do not need to be bolted in the Loetschental Valley.One thing all these groups certainly lacked was the modern bureaucratic state. I will not by any means deny that oppression and bureaucracy existed in antiquity, but the level of taxation and inflation we see today is very much a product of the twentieth century.
When I worked at Old Sturbridge Village, one of my responsibilities — apart from making pottery, bottoming shoes, firing black powder muskets, and running the saw, grist, and carding mills — was to learn as much as I could about 1830s New England. Although the Federal Government existed at this time, 90 percent of our taxes went to the local municipality where they were distributed by direct democracy. The typical town had an established, tax-funded church, and if you didn't like it you could go start your own town.
The poor did not go hungry. Each year, families would bid in an auction of sorts to take care of poor individuals in exchange for a stipend from the town coffers. The lowest bidders would take that person into their homes as a member of their own family for the year. In the 1830s, the "poor farm" was a controversial experiment. Here, the town coffers would fund a farm where the poor could work to feed themselves. The success was questionable, however, because hardly anyone was poor except those who were mentally or physically disabled, and thus the poor lacked not only property but also the ability to use it efficiently.
It seems to me that one of the most insidious characteristics of the modern nation-state is that we have come to see the nation as synonymous with the state, outside of which we have no collective identity. Any of life's problems falls at the feet either of the individual or of the state. Are there any poor among you? Feed him of your own personal charity, let him get his Federal check, or let him writhe in the misery he has created for himself. These are the choices we believe confront us.
This narrow range of choices is increasingly being forced on us. Both at home and abroad, governments are restricting the rights of private citizens to feed the homeless.
I see several problems with us laying all of our collective responsibilities at the feet of the government:
- First, it depersonalizes things. We sweep our problems under the rug and pretend they do not exist. It is like pretending there is no death involved in eating vacuum-packed meat, which allows us to pretend our society is not violent and to denigrate the uncivilized and monstrous nature of the hunter. Shall we no longer take responsibility for teaching our young how to eat, as our ancestors did?
- Second, it diminishes our ability to experiment. The greater the scale of the forced collective action, the fewer collective actions can take place. Had the Federal Government rather than the towns instituted the poor farms of the 1830s, they'd have lost the ability to compare the successes and failures of different towns using different systems. Likewise, if the next decade brings saturated fat taxes to most modern industrialized nations, there will be little basis for tracking the successes and failures of these projects.
- Third, it will be the ideas with the most political power, not the best science, that win out.
The movement against refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup has many bright people within it, but none of its leading luminaries have won Nobel prizes for their work on the biochemistry of sugar or have chaired any NIH Consensus Conferences on the definitive role of sugar in promoting disease.
I am not suggesting that this type of prestige is the only element in the recipe for political success. In the 1970s, JP Holdren co-authored a textbook entitled Ecoscience: Population Resources, Environment with Anne and Paul Ehrlich in which the authors advocated tax measures such as "high marriage fees" and "taxes on luxury baby goods and toys," as well as "bonuses to first-time brides who are over 25, to couples after five childless years, or to men who accept vasectomies after their wives have had a given number of children" (p. 785). I don't think the fact that President Obama appointed Holdren as his science advisor suggests we will see these types of taxes any time soon, any more than we will see some of the other measures they discussed like "a long-term sterilizing capsule that could be implanted under the skin and removed when pregnancy is desired" with "official permission," or "adding a sterilant to drinking water or staple foods" (p. 787).
As the authors admitted, "compulsory control of family size is an unpalatable idea." Their prediction that "an increasing number of people in the 1980s. . . . may begin demanding such control" (p. 788), however, was quite clearly wrong. It was the Rockefeller-headed 1969 UN World Population Panel's advice that "the press, radio, television and movies" should "play an important part in legitimizing the concept of family planning and in developing broad community acceptance of the principles of responsible parenthood" that succeeded, precisely because the press, radio, television, and movies are "palatable" forms of entertainment and people enjoy being entertained more than they enjoy being taxed.
The Pentagon is a powerful institution, but when its representatives asked Congress for permission to start a Total Information Awareness database that "the government will use to monitor every purchase made by every American citizen," which they considered "a necessary tool in the war on terror," Congress laughed them out of the hall. Even the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) fell apart. In the ashes of these grandiose plans, we've been left with city schools implementing small-scale NAIS for children, the IRS collecting itemized lists of credit and debit purchases, and less ambitious plans to institute the "traceability for livestock moving interstate." If these programs succeed, it is because the ideas of preventing truancy in school, making taxation fair, and making meat safe are all quite palatable.
Palatability to the populace is as much an ingredient for political success in a democracy as is the political power of an idea's advocates. But along a spectrum running from appallingly repressive to endearingly liberating, taxing sugar and taxing fat lie pretty close to one another. Power and prestige in this country are on the side of taxing butter and eggs, not sugar. Denmark's experience suggests that if we ever pass a sugar tax, a saturated fat tax is riding in on its heels. In America, however, I wouldn't be surprised if the saturated fat tax came first. Only time will tell.
Is paying a little more for butter and eggs the end of the world? Hardly. The problem is that these trends are rising in tandem with increasing denial that rights to human person, property, and contract even exist. Farmers have recently been charged with the felony of conspiring to sell raw milk. A county judge recently ruled that "no, Plantiffs do not have a fundamental right to own and use a dairy cow or a dairy herd," and that "no, Plaintiffs do not have a fundamental right to produce and consume the foods of their choice." The FDA recently stated that "there is no fundamental right to freedom of contract," a claim they called "anachronistic." It therefore seems dangerous to me to promote this ideology when it suits us, without realizing that it may more often be used against us, just as anti-trust legislation was so often used against the labor movement.
I do not think the solution lies in abandoning our collective responsibilities toward one another, but rather in forming grassroots, alternative institutions based on voluntary association that will be a means of support and mutual aid. Rather than spending our time complaining about taxes and reeducation campaigns, I believe we should withdraw our support from these programs but spend the balance of our time developing grassroots education campaigns, community and children's programs, farm-to-consumer networks, academic symposia, and other such institutions.
We are entering a world wherein looking into another person's eyes will be a revolutionary act. We should do it often.
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SARASOTA (CBSMiami/AP) – The husband of former Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris was found dead Tuesday morning at the couple's Sarasota home.
Sarasota Police said Harris' husband, 68-year-old Anders Ebbeson, committed suicide.
Officers first responded to the scene around 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Ebbeson was a Swedish businessman, but Pastor William Hild of Sarasota First Baptist Church, said he had been suffering from health issues in recent years.
Harris rocketed to infamy as a part of the botched 2000 election in the state of Florida. She and Ebbeson had been married since 1996.
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How long does it take you to open a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau and drink it? About as long as it takes for an on-line news story to come and go is the answer. This is a wine for the on-line age, no longer a 24-hour wine, but a 24-minute wine, part of the era when Refresh is the computer click of choice.
Yet, in 2008, the news is that, in order to cut down on carbon emissions, Beaujolais Nouveau has slowed down. The wine has taken an eight-day boat trip, not an eight-hour plane ride to get to the east coast of America (sorry, California, it's still air travel for your wine, although that could change next year). The extra plus is that sea travel cuts down the costs, and therefore the price of a wine that is for now and for fun.
As usual, the Beaujolais Nouveau of top producer, Georges Duboeuf, has arrived with fanfares and, this year, with bikers. A cavalcade of biking chefs is escorting cases of the wine to opening ceremonies in New York and Miami. Meanwhile, across in Las Vegas, the Paris Las Vegas casino will light its Eiffel Tower red to celebrate Beaujolais.
And what of the wine? Franck Duboeuf commented to Wine Enthusiast Magazine on the small quantities of wine in 2008, especially in the superior Beaujolais Villages appellation. But he also highlighted the low tannins and richness resulting from the small grapes and low yields.
Tasting 2008 shows wines that are fresh, many with high acidity, but also full of bright red cherries and juicy fruit flavors. Proper Beaujolais Nouveau, in fact. Drink it lightly chilled, drink it now.
The best from Beaujolais in 2008
87 Henry Fessy 2008 Beaujolais Villages Nouveau (Beaujolais Villages); $17. Moving towards richness, with a smoked meat character, this offers a rounded, ripe texture. The blackberry flavors are layered with some tight tannins, and boosted by spice and vanilla. A definite for food. Imported by Louis Latour Inc.
87 Louis Tete 2008 Le Pot Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais Villages); $15. It may be labeled Nouveau, but this wine is hardly ready for drinking at this early stage after the harvest. It is a properly structured wine, which shows relatively ripe berries and a gush of lively fruit and acidity. It is worth keeping until the end of the year. Imported by Bercut-Vandervoort & Co.
86 Henry Fessy 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais); $14. A deliciously ripe wine, its black berry fruits bursting with vitality. The wine is fresh, its acidity an important element in its drinkability. The wine finishes with a suggestion of tannin, but also of juicy fruit. Imported by Louis Latour Inc.
86 Prosper Maufoux 2008 Beaujolais Villages Nouveau (Beaujolais); $10. A full, ripe wine that has dark plum flavors as well as fresh acidity and berry fruits. There is some good structure here, fleshing out the fruit and finishing with a dry, firm aftertaste. This should go well with rich food. Imported by House of Burgundy.
86 Louis Tête 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais); $14. This is rich for a nouveau, its blackberry jammy texture offering more than just juicy fruit. The burst of strawberry and banana is classic, but the ripe fruit gives the wine some additional complexity. Imported by Bercut-Vandervoort & Co.
85 Joseph Drouhin 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais); $16. Fresh but with some good dense berry fruits, this is an attractively concentrated wine with some smokiness creeping between the vivid fruit. It has some banana split sweetness, while lively fruit returns in the aftertaste. Imported by Dreyfus Ashby & Co.
85 Pierre Dupond 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais); $12. Full and soft in the mouth, this currant, raspberry and banana flavored wine is lively and fruity. Its tight acidity is balanced by some smokiness and the finish is vibrant and fresh. Imported by Exclusive Imports.
84 Georges Duboeuf 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais); $11. Probably the biggest selling Nouveau, and certainly the best known. A powerful aroma of ripe bananas leads into a palate of bright fresh red berry fruits. The wine is fruity, easy and, with just a touch of tannin, totally ready to drink.. Imported by W.J. Deutsch & Sons.
84 Georges Duboeuf 2008 Beaujolais Villages Nouveau (Beaujolais Villages); $11. The Beaujolais Villages appellation adds weight to this Nouveau. There is structure, some density, and firm but not bitter tannins. A banana flavor is everywhere, edging between the fruit and freshness. The aftertaste works, though, with its lively, smoky character. Imported by W.J. Deutsch & Sons.
83 Paul Beaudet 2008 Château des Maladrets Beaujolais Villages Nouveau (Beaujolais Villages); $15. There is some weight here as well as texture. The wine has a sweet edge to it, giving richness reminiscent of fruity Jello lying on top of the acidity. The finish, with light tannins, reaffirms the weight. Imported by Exclusive Imports.
83 Mommessin 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais); $13. Very fresh and light, this red cherry flavored wine is a burst of fruit and bright acidity, crispened by tight tannins. Some smokiness adds an extra dimension. Screwcap and PET bottle. Imported by Boisset America.
82 Paul Beaudet 2008 Domaine Romy Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais); $14. Light, its fruit showing bright, crisp blackcurrant juice freshness, this is the epitome of the easy quaffing Nouveau. Very berry in its texture, it finishes with stalkiness and tight acidity. Imported by Exclusive Imports.
82 Labouré-Roi 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais); $14. A light, freshly fruity wine, with edgy green tannins and tight redcurrant fruit flavors. Its fruit is a burst of juice in the mouth; light, bright red, and with prominent acidity. Buy a bottle, and the UN will plant a tree in Africa is the claim that comes with this screwtop, PET bottle. Imported by Palm Bay International.


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THEESatisfaction has taken Seattle by storm. They stunned at the Capital Hill Block Party and turned a lot of industry heads at SXSW back in March. Now, Seattle is taking more notice of this emerging femme rap duo, embracing their jazzed-out boho "one love" vibe and scooching over a tad, anticipating their dominance. Real-life couple Cat and Stasia are breaking down what you THOUGHT you knew about women in the hip hop world, spinning it around and dishing it out in a smart, aware, and irrevocably cool way.
THEESatisfaction aren't just rappers. Sure, they can lay down a solid acapella flow with ease, but their stunning live soul interludes and choruses are the sweet, sweet icing on the cake. The Columbia City Theater literally set the stage for their brainy, soul-infused, sci-fied performance on Saturday night. They owned the theater, Cat strutting around and punctuating Stasia's crisp flow with cooing backing vocals. They wear their sexuality on their sleeve, speaking positively and with conviction about who they are (self-proclaimed "Black Weirdos").
"Moonday School (Intergalactic Church)", which has been getting heavy play at KEXP as of late, was just as infectious as the recorded track, a hip-hop spaceship pointed towards a fabulous soul-sister saturated planet in outer space. This was a great intro to their set, the song just glittered and the bumping base and swaying tempo was the appropriate foreshadowing for their performance.
Onstage they banter back and forth, deftly trading off flows emphatically over pre-recorded beats. THEESatisfaction are certainly a two-MC show, with both partners playing equal parts. "Bisexual", their gay mantra, was a rouser. The witty, honest and playful vocals are the perfect vehicle for such a proclamation. They exuded self-affirmed cool, comfortable in their own skin, parading "weir,d" loud and proud.
Their sound is decidedly sparse in execution though, snappy rhymes and smooth-like-molasses throaty vocals stand above all else with the easy bass booming in the background. But their earnest and clever lyrics coupled with a performer's swagger and approach is a deadly combination. You'll see more of Thee Cat and Stasia Satisfaction… they're just finding their groove.
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I read the entry today from TheSimpleDollar.com: Defeating Superman Syndrome: How to Progress Beyond the "Need" to be the financial hero.
It caught my attention because recently, I've heard of people around me complaining about someone that was trying to do this, or could be doing this.
I wonder if it's a cultural thing and upbringing. Some men would pay through their noses, borrow from others in order to keep up with the appearances. The family usually doesn't know of this behaviour until the debts pile up and people start chasing for the repayment. By that time, it's usually a huge amount and the family may help to pay off the loan, but it may not stop the behaviour.
Some try to understand why that individual has gone down the route of borrowing. Others help, when they think it's not a big amount. I did both, and my conclusion is that I won't lend. Unless it's a real need and it's spare money that I don't need, lending just don't make sense because chances are, you won't see the money coming back or one has to spend a lot of time chasing for it.
I borrowed before, from relatives and family to pay for the initial upfront fees from my university course. After that I made sure that subsequent fees instalment were paid by myself, and after the course ended, I made regular payments to reduce my debt.
During that stage, I couldn't spend on fancy bags, clothes, shoes and such. Friends were buying brands, having a good time (before they see their bills). Up till now, I only spend what I can afford. Lucky for me, most of my friends are like me. We don't have firvolous spending habits but we do have stuff that we desire and work towards getting it.
There are ways to getting what we desire. Instant gratification through borrowing or pay through your nose to get it, just makes you feel more burdened and you end up not enjoying the very thing you paid for. Habitual borrowers prey on others who feed their insatiable desires of sustaining a lifestyle beyond what they can afford.
We really don't need the latest IT equipment, the fancy branded clothes and money to buy friends or approval. True friends accept us as we are, and there are always ways to give, not just money.
To give with your best intentions and heart, you receive much more love and blessings.


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Happy Friday everyone!!!
This Sunday my sister, brother, sister-in-law, and niece will be running a half marathon in Irving, Texas!!!! Special right?
For my sister, brother, and sister-in-law this will be their first one!!! VERY SPECIAL! My niece is an old pro at a very tender age after running many halves and a full!
I am so excited for all of them. Actually, wish I was there running with them. However, I will be there in spirit. I will be the one that is telling them DO NOT STOP! YOU CAN DO THIS!
The half marathon is sponsored by the Wounded Warrior foundation. Being associated with the military, I'm in awe of this amazing group.
So in honor of this fabulous occasion, I thought I would do a top 10 list about running a half marathon.
10. All the people energize you!
9. Free water along the way!
8. Finding your zone…
7. Challenging yourself
6. Great music
5. Great excuse for buying running gear
4. You get to block traffic
3. Start Line
2. Finish Line
1. The sense of accomplishment
Good luck and remember YOU are having FUN!!!!!


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Whether it's for Guides, Scouts, Cadets or community youth groups, Admiralty House has the perfect activity. Our activities, coupled with a tour of the museum are guaranteed to educate and entertain. Here are the activities that are available and their suitable age group:
Kids learn Morse code through clapping, stomping and singing, followed with games to get their bodies moving.
Senior Programs
Seniors' Tour and Tea is sure to delight all who have an interest in history and a passion for conversation! Groups of seniors can book tours of the museum followed with coffee, teas, and treats. A minimum of 10 people is required for a booking.
Seasonal senior events are available in the summer. Check back for more program opportunities.
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until August 29, 2019
We are so excited to invite you to Storytime & Crafts in partnership with AAMP – Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl and Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries. Join us on Thursdays at 10:30 am at the Annex, beside Admiralty House Communications Museum. This is an all-ages event and the site is fully accessible. This event is free with admission.
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Many ambitious new professionals graduate from college holding past leadership positions through on- and off-campus organizations. They've strived to be involved for personal and professional development. Gaining that experience is what sets them apart when finding a job.
But once you're hired, how and what you stay involved with is a problem many new professionals struggle with. Staying involved and joining professional organizations doesn't need to be difficult though, and can enhance your career for years to come.
Time is a huge issue holding people back from getting involved with the equivalent of "extracurriculars" after college.
New pros regularly face long hours while trying to balance a social and healthy lifestyle (even more difficult if moving to a new city was involved). The truth is that membership will be what you make of it. Check out the organization you want to join – does it meet bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly — and in person or virtually?
In addition, evaluate how often you'll want to volunteer: small commitments from a one-time blog post or working check-in at an event are a great way to ease your way into joining a new organization, without the potential stress of undertaking a large event.
Money is another issue that holds people back from staying involved. Many organizations require dues to cover the cost of membership and events, but there are ways to make it affordable. Depending on the organization, there are likely discounts offered for new professionals. In addition, many companies will pay for a portion of professional organization dues, knowing that it will contribute to shaping better employees.
Either way, if organization membership is important to excelling in your career (I'm looking at you, PR pros), it's worth thinking about setting aside some money for dues as you save for other expenses.
The simple trait of timidness is also enough to slow new professionals from getting involved in groups out of school. From once knowing everyone through four-year involvement in organizations such as PRSSA, it can be daunting to even outgoing individuals to attend a new meeting or networking event.
A text from your roommate to meet for drinks or having just landed a new gig may seem like easy excuses to blow off a first meeting at the organization you looked into, but after going once you could meet a mentor, future colleague or new friend. Getting involved in a professional organization is also a great way to meet industry peers that you can bounce ideas off of and hangout with at conferences. Join a new organization with the goal of listening, before jumping to be the leader.
Wondering what organizations are best to join early in your career? I'd be amiss to not mention joining the New Professionals Section of PRSA. Staying connected to your alma mater by leading an alumni club is also a great way to network and joining a casual-level social sports league can combat work burnout. What do you do to grow your career, develop leadership skills and meet new professionals? I'd love to hear from you.
Hanna Porterfield is the Newsletter Co-Chair of PRSA's New Professionals section and an Assistant Account Executive at Development Counsellors International. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2014 and is actively involved in the alumni club's New York chapter. Connect with Hanna on LinkedIn and Twitter (@citygirlhanna).


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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, June 30 (UPI) -- Leslie Manigat, former president of Haiti, passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness.
Manigat served briefly as president, elected in 1988 and removed six months later by military coup.
The former academic ran in Haiti's first presidential election following a 1986 revolt that overthrew President Jean-Claude Duvalier. His election was considered illegitimate.
Mike Finley, former deputy chief of staff for the U.S. House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Caribbean, knew Manigat during his brief presidency. Finley described him as "a well intentioned man whose ambition often got in the way of his good judgement."
In 2006, Manigat ran again for president but came in second. Four years later, his wife, Mirlande Manigat, ran for president but lost to current President Michel Martelly.
Martelly said Manigat's death was "sad news" and Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe said his passing left "a huge void" in Haiti.
Mike Finley is the father of UPI World News reporter JC Finley.


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Airlines are putting the squeeze on pocketbooks this summer, raising airfares, tacking on fuel surcharges and charging other fees.
The folks over at Airfarewatchdog blog offer some good advice on how to cope with travel, from how to snag an exit row or better seat to finding a flight that gives you more legroom than others.
It appears Delta Airlines is one of the few that allow any random Joe to select exit-row seats when they book online, according to the blog. Some airlines charge a fee to reserve exit-row seats, unless you're a member of their elite frequent flier program. Meanwhile, some, like Continental, allow you to snag an exit-row seat ahead of time if you call and ask for it. See the full chart here.
The blog also offers good advice on how to upgrade to first-class seats. Usually, most airlines allow you the option to upgrade for $50 or $150 on the day of the flight if they haven't sold all of the first-class seats. You should ask when you check in, whether with an agent or using one of those self-serve kiosks.


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April 8, 2014
Celebrate National Poetry Month – Ideas from Greg Kulowiec & Beth Holland
April is National Poetry Month, so we thought it only fitting to share a few ideas from our team.
Barbaric Yawp in the 21st Century: Using Tech to Engage Budding Poets - from Beth Holland on Edutopia"… given our students' inclination to use technology, consider the potential if we leveraged that desire to help them better identify with poetry," suggested Beth. She then provides three project ideas for incorporating technology.
- Uncovering Poetry in Primary Sources - using Lauren Putman's (@PutmanLauren) blackout poems as an example, Beth explains how students highlighted and manipulated text to extrapolate poetry from The Battle of Salomis by blacking out the remaining words. To culminate the project, students recorded an audio reflection about their poems to further synthesize the experience.
- Delivering Poetry through Multiple Media - in her own English classes, Beth encouraged her students to create video versions of their own poems. By allowing them to use their favorite music, their own photos and drawings, as well as their own writing, students connected with the assignment - and the language of poetry - using their preferred medium.
- Let Students Sound their Barbaric Yawp - With technology, not only can students easily share and distribute their work, but they can also publish their creations to a broader audience. Beth describes how Karen Bosch (@karlyb), the K-8 Technology Instructor at Southfield Christian School in Michigan, inspired her students to write their own poetry anthology, including video, audio and images, and then publish the completed version in the iTunes Bookstore using the Book Creator app (available on iPad or Android). Not only did she allow her students to incorporate media as a way to enhance their verse, but she also empowered them to share their passions with a broader audience.
iPads X Black Out Poems - from Greg Kulowiec on The History 2.0 ClassroomGreg was also inspired by the work of Lauren Putman (@PutmanLauren). Not only does he provide great information about the history of black out poems as well as details on the workflow that Lauren's students completed, but he also created his own version using Explain Everything. http://youtu.be/0pvsupT3fFw >> Read the full post on The History 2.0 Classroom Greg will be doing a session on Redefining Writing & Feedback with Video & Mobile Devices at the July 28-30 EdTechTeacher Summit. To learn more about incorporating technology into English and Language Arts curricula, check out some of our summer workshops!
- Reading, Writing, & Research with iPads & Mobile Devices with Beth Holland
- Empower Student Learning with Digital Portfolios with Greg Kulowiec
- Teaching English & Language Arts with Technology with Tom Daccord and Jeannette M E Lee


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