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We all have creativity inside us and it's just a matter of bringing it to the surface. Depending on who you are this might be easy or hard but it's something worth getting into.
There are a lot of things in life that you need to be good at doing. Start with the things in this list and you'll be glad you did. | of good.
We all need to eat and the food is a big part of our lives. However, most people live entire lives without knowing how to cook even the most basic of meals. Learning how to cook can be fun and it's a useful skill to have. Even though you might not cook every day knowing how to do it is important. Since we eat every day cooking your own meals gives you a lot of control over what you put into your body and for some this can mean a lot.
This is not a skill that you can sit down and learn because most of us know how to do it. However, most of us really don't take the time to do it. Planning ahead and preparing, even if it's for a simple thing like getting ready in the morning will not only save a lot of time and effort but having everything sorted out can be very relaxing. Whether it be finding a Singapore iPhone repair place ahead of time or keeping a bullet journal this skill might need some practice to get used to but it will surely make your life easier.
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love your stuff! Lovin the New Moon Soundtrack too but it is totally different from the Twilight! I already have my tickets for the movie!
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10 Experts pick the winner out of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao
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James Slater speaks to the likes of Thomas Hearns and Iran Barkley about the<|fim_middle|> burning you down. I think it's a close fight for eight rounds and then Floyd takes over.
"I would also add that being a good, crisp puncher and being a KO puncher are two different things. Floyd will get your attention, even if he doesn't knock you out. Also, do you remember how much bigger Floyd was than [Juan Manuel] Marquez? He looked a division bigger and he fought like it. I think he'll be the much bigger guy here as well. If I had to predict the scores, they will be something like this: 116-112, 115-112 and 115-113, all for Floyd."
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Charles Brewer, former IBF super-middleweight ruler:
"While I believe this will be a somewhat competitive fight, I'm picking Mayweather as the victor. I personally find there are too many fault's in Manny's defence, that I feel Floyd will exploit. Don't get me wrong, this will by no means be a walk in the park for Floyd; Manny has tasted defeat and will probably feel he has nothing to lose in this fight, and that mindset is one of a very dangerous opponent! But my pick is Mayweather by majority decision."
Montell Griffin, former WBC light-heavyweight king:
"I think that at this point in their careers, I have to pick Floyd. I think they have both declined a little and Pacquiao's flaws will be shown in this fight. Also, Floyd adapts to styles better than anyone."
Iran Barkley, former middleweight, super-middleweight and light-heavyweight boss:
"Floyd will beat him [Pacquiao]. And they'll both make big, big money. There is no way Pacquiao can win that fight. I think Floyd Mayweather wins the fight easy!"
Ivan Robinson, former lightweight contender and two-time conqueror of Arturo Gatti:
"I think Pacquiao beats Floyd. Styles make fights and I think Floyd's defence has gotten a little soft. And Manny Pacquiao could always punch. I think Pacquiao's stance, his combinations and his will to win will upset Floyd. I don't see a KO though."
Clinton Woods, former IBF light-heavyweight champion:
"It's Floyd Mayweather on points for me. I think he is too big and too skilful. Actually, I think Mayweather might win by a late KO."
Harold "The Shadow" Knight, former super-featherweight contender and former co-trainer of Lennox Lewis:
"It's hard to go against Mayweather. Still, it's not going to be easy. I feel Mayweather has all the tools to win, but he also has early-rounds problems with a southpaw, until he figures them out after around four rounds. But here lies the problem: Pacquiao throws punches in bunches and from all angles – he is awkward. Then again, no fighter is the same after being knocked out the way Pac-Man was [by Juan Manuel Marquez] Then again still, Mayweather doesn't take chances and he is not a devastating puncher. I like Mayweather; he is fresher, even if his legs don't have the same bounce [they used to have]. Pacquiao will not be able to hit Mayweather like he hit his other opponents. I go for Mayweather by close decision. However, if it is very close, they might do a Lennox Lewis-Evander Holyfield at Madison Square Garden [when the fight was ruled a hugely controversial draw]!"
Thomas Hearns, former multi-weight king and all-time great:
"I'm glad that fight is coming up, but I tell you this; there is no way that fight will top the fights me and [Marvin] Hagler and [Ray] Leonard had! I don't care how much they're getting paid. Their fight will not reach that status, no way. I have nothing bad to say about Mayweather or Pacquiao, they're both great fighters. Mayweather is smart. I just don't know if Pacquiao can match what Mayweather does in the ring."
Sergio Mora, former WBC light-middleweight champion:
"I think earlier in their careers, Pacquiao could have challenged and possibly gotten the better of Mayweather (Mayweather on a bad night, that is). I think Floyd is one of the most naturally gifted, self disciplined fighters in boxing history. I don't think this 2015 version of Manny Pacquiao can beat Floyd Mayweather – especially with all the stringent, Olympic style blood testing being administered. It's Mayweather by decision for me."
Glen Johnson, former IBF light-heavyweight ruler:
"I believe Mayweather will win the fight by unanimous decision. Pacquiao isn't fighting with the energy he had five years ago, when he had the best chance he had of beating Mayweather. That's the kind of urgency he needs now in order for him to beat Mayweather. He will lose the fight, he doesn't have what it takes to beat Mayweather."
Jay Deas, trainer of current WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder:
"Mayweather by decision. The things people don't realise about Floyd are that's he's stronger than you think and he hits harder than you think. If he didn't have sting in his punches guys would run through him, but they don't. The respect his power, like Canelo [Alvarez] did. The other thing is Floyd makes you work harder than you're used to working. Watch the first-round Vs. [Shane] Mosley; Mosley is a veteran but he's burning energy like it's going out of style. At the end of the round, (trainer) Nazim [Richardson] told him, 'I need you to calm down!' Floyd is so cool and calm, if he were a car, he'd operate at 2rpm. That's why they wear out against him in fights and he takes over.
"He makes his opponents fight at a higher, more intensive level, and they really don't know why. It's kind of like a guy who jogs a 5K run by himself every day and never gets tired. Put 30 runners around him in a 5K race and he'll get very tired due to the anxiety and extra energy he's exerting. This is what Floyd does, he keeps his composure while | 1,168 |
Making It Happen: Matcherino Is Where Crowdfunding And eSports Streaming Collide
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2 At the right place, at the right time
Matcherino is an eSports engagement platform based in Seattle that recently raised $1.25 million in seed funding.
The company is creating a platform that promotes streamers and also gives fans the ability to participate in crowdfunding campaigns that fund matches between top players, who can use Matcherino to get paid for their matches and interact with followers. With this, the company makes it possible for fans to fund matches between professional players they want to see.
"When many, many thousands of fans want to see certain professionals battle against each other and are willing to chip in money to make it happen, they need a technology platform to make it as easy as possible," Matcherino CEO Grant Farwell said in an interview. "That is what we provide."
The eSports community consists of roughly 200 million viewers and is expected to grow to more than 330 million by 2017. According to games analyst firm NewZoo, the average fan spends more than 20 hours a week watching streamers play and interact with their fan base.
"eSports is growing faster than any other sport in history. It took football roughly 50 years to build out its infrastructure and eSports is poised to accomplish that in a fraction of the time," said Farwell. "We are excited to work with fans, streamers and brands to create the leading platform for building and managing engaged eSports communities."
Matcherino's funding was led by Madrona Venture Group with participation from Vulcan Capital and other angel investors.
"eSports is an incredibly dynamic market that has already surpassed the viewership of popular cable channels and is continuing to grow as more gamers and fans join the community," said Daniel Li from Madrona Venture Group.
"It<|fim_middle|> bunch of different ways."
The company acts as a matchmaker and takes a cut of each prize pool. Additionally, the company also wants to add services that give both expert and beginning streamers a way to manage and grow their audience.
"In the future we will be collaborating with brands that matter to the fans and steamers to create unique and fun experiences for the community," Farwell added.
At the right place, at the right time
Matcherino is in a very good position for playing a key role in the $3.8 billion video game content market. This new platform helps connect players, fans, brands and streaming platforms such as Twitch or YouTube Gaming.
Additionally, with major broadcasting companies like ESPN, BBC, and Turner joining in with coverage of eSports events, the competitive gaming's community is growing with each passing day, which only contributes to the startup's idea of bringing the most desired content to the fan's screen. | is clear that we are at the genesis of a new medium characterized by live, interactive, user-generated content. This can be complex to manage and Matcherino is building the tools and platform that will simplify eSports streamers' lives and bring their fans closer to the action. We are looking forward to working with Grant and his team as they continue to drive innovation in this new entertainment medium."
From an in-demand idea to an actual product
Grant Farwell, Matcherino's CEO, and Mario Gutierrez, Matcherino's CTO, came up with the idea for the startup when they noticed eSports participants trying to make matches happen between popular game streamers.
"Hundreds of fans wanted to contribute money to make it happen and almost every step of the organizational process was a giant hurdle for the community," Farwell explained. "We knew that we could fix this problem – and also makes streamers' lives easier by bringing fans closer to them in a | 189 |
At the end of the 1967/68 season, the Happy Valley Cricket Club announced that they were relocating to the Mitchell Park Sports Ground and would also be renamed, to the Mitchell Park Cricket Club. During the first season as Mitchell Park (1968/69), they fielded two sides for the first time, and the A-Grade won the Section 2 premiership.
This resulted in promotion to Section 1. Over the next 9 years Mitchell Park finished in the top four on 8 occasions and finished their first ten years at Mitchell Park with our first (and to-date, only) Section 1 premiership in 1977/78.
This was by far our most successful decade in the A-Grade, and this was reflected when our All-Time Team was chosen for the 50 Year celebrations, with some 6 representatives from this era making the All-Time side.
In their first season as Mitchell Park (1968/69), the A-Grade won the Section 2 premiership under the guidance of captain Fred Wright. Two members of the Club's All-Time XI led the way, with Kevin Heffernan winning the batting trophy (that would one day bear his name) for the third time, and captain Fred Wright winning the bowling trophy for the second year in a row. Wright's 43 wickets at just 9.4 also gained him the A&SCA Section<|fim_middle|>/78 also saw Mitchell Park field four sides for the first time, confirming their status as a powerhouse of the Adelaide and Suburban competition in the 70s.
Neil McAvaney - Captain of Club All-Time XI. Off-spinner and lower order bat.
Gordon Carey - Member of Club All-Time XI. All-Rounder. Middle order bat, quick bowler.
David Peters - All-Rounder. Middle order bat, swing bowler. One of only six players to have won both the A-Grade batting and bowling trophies (along with Jolly, Wright, Carey, Sutherland and Farrant).
Trevor Thompson - Quick bowler, as well as member of famous "Thompson Team" of 1999/00.
Ron Hilton - widely acknowledged as one of our greatest ever wicket keepers, if not the greatest. | 2 Bowling Trophy. Along with F.Arscott (38 wickets at 12.2 in his only season for the Lions) and Gordon Carey (31 wickets at 15.1), Mitchell Park's bowling ripped through most batting lineups. Heffernan's 361 pipped the skipper Wright by just 3 runs for the batting aggregate, while Gordon Carey won the batting average with 303 runs at 30.3.
In their first season of Section 1 (1969/70), Mitchell Park finished in second position, this time under Kevin Heffernan's captaincy. Future All-Time XI member Gordon Carey won the A&SCA Section 1 Bowling trophy with 54 wickets. Fielding three teams for the first time, both the B-Grade and C-Grade finished third, in Sections 3 and 4 respectively.
Mitchell Park finished third again in 1970/71, then advanced to second in 1971/72, but dropped out of the four in 1972/73 for the only time in the decade. After returning up the ladder to third in 1973/74, they finished fourth in each of the following three seasons before completing their first decade at Mitchell Park with the 1977/78 Section 1 premiership under Neil McAvaney. Again, two members of the Club's All-Time XI led the way, with Bob Wood winning the batting trophy with 276 runs at 25.1 and skipper McAvaney winning the bowling trophy with 34 wickets at 12.2, featuring a best of 5/21. Jon Downs made 233 at 29.1 to win the batting average, and Gordon Carey also contributed strongly with the bat with 189 at 27.0. Carey also took 18 wickets, and along with David Peters (20 wickets at 16.6) he helped provide the main bowling assistance to McAvaney's spin.
In the lower grades, the C-Grade finished Section 4 runners up in 1972/73, and the B-Grade won the 1975/76 Section 3 premiership after a dominant season under stalwart Kevin Heffernan, who had dropped down the ranks by this stage of his career. Fred Wright won the batting aggregate with 472 runs, which remains the B-Grade season aggregate record and won him the A&SCA Section 3 Batting Trophy. Meanwhile, a young John Leicester averaged 175 with the bat in his 3 innings to win the 1975/76 B-Grade Batting Average trophy. With the ball, it was the triumvirate of Steve Kelly (31 wickets), John Gumley (29) and Peter Berkshire (25 @ 5.0 including best of 8/7) who brought most of the success. Also, Gordon Carey won the A&SCA Section 1 Bowling Trophy for the second time in 1975/76.
As well as the Section 1 premiership, 1977 | 690 |
Even Hollywood's biggest stars face the same dilemma as other parents do: "How do I get my child to sleep?" As parents in the know are finding, whether they're on the red carpet or the soccer field, the answer is the same: The Sleepeasy Solution.Psychotherapists and sleep specialists Jennifer and Jill, the dynamic "girlfriends" all of Hollywood calls on to solve Junior's sleep problems, have perfected their sleep technique that will get any child snoozing in no time—most often in fewer than three nights. The key to their method? It addresses the emotional needs of both the parent and child (yes, how to handle the crying!)—a critical component of why most other sleep methods fail.In this much-needed, family-friendly guide, weary parents will learn to define their own individual sleep goals, those that work for their family's schedule and style. They'll create a customized "sleep planner" to ensure consistency with both parents as well as extended caregivers. (As an added bonus, they'll even improve the readers' relationships with their spouses with the "marriage-saver" section.) With comprehensive sections devoted to each stage of Baby's and Toddler's development, plus solutions to special circumstances like traveling, daylight saving's time, moving to a "big kid bed" and multiples, The Sleepeasy Solution is a dream come true!"This approach<|fim_middle|> the Sleep Q&A column for the Modern Mom website (www.modernmom.com) with over a million subscribers. | was truly amazing in helping our family to thrive. . . . We are eternally grateful!"—Ben Stiller and wife, Christine Taylor, actors"With their gentle approach, Sleepeasy gave us the tools we needed to solve our daughter's sleep problems."—Conan O'Brien, host of NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien "Sleepeasy gave us all the tools we needed to get our baby sleeping through the night. Now when we say good night to our daughter, we know it really will be a good night."—Greg Kinnear, actorSales PointsJill Spivack cofounded Sleepy Planet, the foremost parenting sleep company that caters to celebrities, including Ben Stiller, Conan O'Brien, Greg Kinnear, and many more The authors conduct workshops at Baby Expos with audiences of more than 300 CBS Evening News, Inside Edition, The Wall Street Journal, and Fit Pregnancy have featured the Sleepy Planet team Jill and Jennifer write | 201 |
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For most people, every new year comes with new resolutions. Some are achieved at the end of it while most are not. For those in their early career phases, changing careers or landing a job in an industry or company you really love is a prayer they really wish answered.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has projected that information security analyst employment is likely to increase between 2020 and 2030 by at least 33%— an average higher not matched by any other job.
With the increasing level of cyber security threats, cybersecurity jobs are increasingly going to be in high demand, especially those with top-notch cybersecurity skills. If you have the right skills and are looking to join the cybersecurity ecosystem, here are five top entry-level cybersecurity jobs to get you started.
What Does a Cybersecurity Expert Do?
The main role of a cybersecurity expert or specialist is to audit computer hardware and ensure that all the IT infrastructure within an organization is safe from external threats. The exact duty of a cybersecurity expert could vary depending on the cybersecurity job title and company.
However, the core responsibility of a cybersecurity expert job is to ensure that everything in the organization, IT-wise, is running smoothly and that all the organization's systems and data are safely protected.
Cybersecurity experts do a lot of monitoring, analysis and inspection of systems. At most senior levels of the cybersecurity role, there are also leadership positions, which often include training other employees, delegating tasks, advising on security architecture, ensuring compliance to network standards, and enforcing bests practices to safeguard an organization's assets from both internal and external attacks.
5 Entry-Level Cybersecurity Jobs To Kickstart Your Cybersecurity Career
Interestingly, you can join the cyber security industry even if your first degree is not in cybersecurity. At the same time, you don't need a master's degree to begin in this entry-level cybersecurity role.
The first entry into our list of the top five entry-level cybersecurity jobs is the Information Security Analyst (ISA). The main role of the information security analyst is to protect the business data which can be done through risk assessment, security planning, and network monitoring. In most cases, this can be achieved through placing firewalls throughout the network and ensuring that data transfer is encrypted.
Salary, qualifications and career prospects
A typical ISA would earn about $103,590 per year going by the U.S. BLS findings. To be an information security analyst, your most likely qualification is a background in computer science with knowledge of networks and IT systems. other skills in this field may include patch management, antivirus, vulnerability scanning tools, knowledge of control frameworks (ISO 27001, etc.) as well as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS).
To be successful as an information security analyst, a good knowledge of cyber security industry policies and information security standards are mandatory.
The career prospects of ISA are looking promising. Job opportunities in this position are expected to grow by 37% annually over the next decade which means it's a lucrative entry-level cybersecurity job. Once you have amassed enough expertise in cybersecurity, including leadership skills, you have a chance to become the next information security manager. This position would put you at the helm of the Cyber Security Department, where you are likely to be overseeing information security architecture and infrastructure.
If you're a System Administrator, you are likely to be responsible for maintaining and securing user records and accounts on a network. Other responsibilities in this position include keeping the organization's IT infrastructure—both hardware and software, running properly, creating backups, installing new applications, and assigning different users authorized levels of access.
Salary, qualifications, and career prospects
System admins take home an average of $84,810 per year according to the U.S. BLS. A system admin could have different qualifications, but a basic bachelor's degree in a relevant field, which may include computer science, web technology, or network administration, would be appropriate.
If you have your first degree in a different field, certifications may boost your chances of becoming a System Administrator. These may include a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
The skills needed to successfully deliver in a System Administrator position include a strong foundation in Oracle operating Systems, Linux, Unix, and Microsoft.
System administrators have a chance to become either security architects or system engineers later in their career lives after amassing considerable experience in programming.
If you like more customer-facing roles, then an IT support specialist role would be your best bargain. While working as an IT support specialist, your likely daily responsibilities will include troubleshooting issues and providing support for users, either within the company or the company's clients.
You will likely find yourself upgrading systems and applications, fixing Internet connectivity, and backing up data among other activities.
A typical IT Support specialist would be about $55,510 per year according to the U.S. BLS. This role requires you to have a background in customer support and some level of IT education. Some organizations may require you to have some skills in project management, communication skills, and knowledge of common IT problems.
Most IT support specialists end up becoming database, network, or system administrators later in their career lives.
Crime Investigator (majorly IT-related roles)
The crime investigator position is more of an umbrella term with several job titles within it. You may find yourself working as a digital forensics expert, digital forensics technician, information security crime investigator, cyber security forensic analyst, Digital forensics analyst, cyber IT/forensic/security incident responder, or cyber forensics analyst.
If you find yourself in any of these job titles, your main responsibility will be to investigate cybercrimes such as identity theft, ransomware, and data hacks. Cybercrime experts are a huge attraction to law enforcement agencies where there are tasked with collecting evidence and speaking to victims. They may also find themselves doing a lot of paperwork and even appearing in court.
Opposition within the cybercrime space would attract about $89,300 per year according to the U.S. BLS. Qualifications for positions within the cybercrime investigator positions may vary from one agency to another. You need at least a certification for an entry-level position and may have to pass physical level examinations as well as some drug tests.
As your advance in your cybercrime investigator career, you may end up working for a federal agency that may pay you more ($40,000 or more). You may also advance to become a cybercrime consultant, or even be a lecturer at a college.
Cryptanalyst
Another lucrative though highly demanding entry-level cybersecurity job is cryptanalyst. Cryptanalysts often find themselves working for government agencies, the military, or law enforcement.
A day in the life of a cryptanalyst involves using algorithms and mathematics to crack criminal codes as well as help encrypt sensitive data.
Cryptanalysts earn about 76,774 per year. To excel as a cryptanalyst, you need to have a good background in quantitative analysis, which means mathematics, especially calculus and algebra must be your cup of coffee.
In terms of programming abilities, you should be able to program in common languages such as Java, C++ C, Python and JavaScript. Furthermore, you need to have a good grasp of cryptanalysis tools such as CryptTool, Cryptol, and CryptoBench.
In terms of career prospects, a cryptanalyst can go on to become a cryptologist. Cryptologists are responsible for writing security protocols, algorithms and ciphers.
More Entry-Level Cybersecurity Jobs
If the above doesn't appeal to you, you may want also to consider positions such as Junior penetration testers, source code auditors, security auditors or a junior security analyst.
How To Land An Entry-Level Cybersecurity Job in 3 Steps
From the foregoing, it's no doubt that cybersecurity jobs are lucrative and have a promising future given the evolving nature of cyber threats we have today. If you wish to join this profession, get ready to:
Get a Certification
Pursue Junior Roles
Consider Lateral Moves
Can You Learn Cybersecurity on Your Own?
You can learn cyber security on your own by using available courses and learning material over the Internet. You may also sign up for free bootcamps online, which will help you to learn the basic concepts of cybersecurity and then register for certifications to solidify your knowledge in most topics.
Can You Get a Cybersecurity Job With No Experience?
For most entry-level cybersecurity jobs, work experience may not be a requirement, but some experience is beneficial. Most companies opt to train their team of cybersecurity professionals, which means you can land a job and get to have fieldwork experience very fast. For more senior positions in the cybersecurity industry, job experience is very necessary as well as certifications.
Is Cybersecurity a Good Career?
Yes. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected growth in the cyber security career by double digits every year for the next decade. Throughout the first half of 2021, the US had more than 465,000 cybersecurity job openings that were up for grabs.
Do Cybersecurity Experts Get Paid Well?
As cybercrimes evolve and include the use of AI, cybersecurity experts have become increasingly in high demand. On average, a top senior level position in cybersecurity attracts more than $100,000 per year in salaries. Their entry-level counterparts attract nearly $50,000 every year.
Is cybersecurity right for you? Are you ready to dive in?
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Nutrition in popular media is often framed in one of two ways: as a public health crisis, or as a dizzying array of new diet fads. Harder still, it seems, is hearing about successful ways to return health back to the people. Perhaps just as hard is seeing that work made into something celebratory and colorful as all the foodie-focused media out there.
This is why I believe cultural work is essential. We need public policy advocates, economic revitalization, caring health providers and work all levels<|fim_middle|> this big, vibrant circle of storytellers, cooks, farmers, teachers, parents, artists, activists and beyond for making this real and sharing its many manifestations. | working to renew healthy food. And we also need to be touched at the level of the heart, mind, and gut if we hope for any of this to survive.
Photo: Berkeley Food Institute. A dream team to share this day w/Bryant Terry, Saqib Keval and People's Kitchen, Gail Myers of Farms to Grow, Ron Reed of the Karuk tribe, and more!
There are many definitions to "decolonize" - let alone for decolonizing food. For me, broadly, it means unearthing the histories of assimilation, resistance, and adaptation that we hold. It means that even though we cannot "go back" to whatever ways we imagine things were before colonization, we can still restore a healthy relationship with food and place, wherever we are now. And perhaps, more than anything, it means moving beyond even individualized health (and individual ingredients) - although there is something powerful in that. It circles back always to something bigger and ultimately, collective. And did I mention, delicious?
This fall has witnessed a rise of many beautiful spaces in the Bay Area that weave together the act of sharing food together with history, labor, agriculture, culture, and celebration. And it felt right to have this happen during a time when so many cultures honor the harvest and ancestors. Below is a partial list - I encourage readers to add more! I am thankful to | 284 |
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Scottie Nell Hughes, one of then-candidate Donald Trump's top defenders on cable news during the presidential election, is mulling a run for Congress if Tennessee Rep. Diane Black decides to run for governor.
"I was first approached just days after election night as the rumors of Congresswoman Black running for Governor of Tennessee were already swirling," Hughes said in an interview with the Washington Examiner.
Black has yet to say whether she plans to make a gubernatorial run in 2018, and Hughes said she will not run against Black if she decides to seek re-election to her current job, where she chairs the House Budget Committee.
Hughes is spokeswoman for the Committee to Defend the President PAC and would continue her support for President Donald Trump if elected, she said.
"President Trump has an aggressive agenda, which I believe will make life better for my community and communities like mine around this country," Hughes said. "However, he needs strong allies to stand shoulder to shoulder with him and work with him to see many of his campaign promises turned into policy."
"Any decision of my future plans depends on how best I feel I can continue to represent their voice," she said.
Rep. Black: Obamacare Repeal Will Include Transition Period
Rep. Diane Black Named Interim Budget Committee Chair
Congress, Tennessee, Scottie Nell Hughes, Diane Black
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A: Browsers don't understand HAML explicitly. It needs to be interpreted by some kind of engine that will return the HTML that it describes. There are implementations for HAML in pretty much every web language, though. Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haml#Implementations.
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This is really exciting news. Given the frequency in my own experience where we tend to encounter all four seasons in one day here, I'm a huge fan of the rain | 124 |
Meet Mimi Slater of COS Bar
Written by James Kicinski-McCoy
Photographed by Kelly Christine
Walk into any retailer—be it Bloomingdales's, Walgreens, or something in the middle—and you're sure to find shelves upon shelves of all things beauty: makeup, skincare, and everything in between. Whether you choose to purchase your look-good, feel-good go-tos from the drugstore or the department store, one thing we know for sure is the industry is growing every single day, especially online. Within this seemingly ever-expanding category lies a highly sought after, somewhat enigmatic subset of premium products, called luxury, that few of us know too much about. To be an expert in high-end beauty is to have widespread knowledge and clout with some major, coveted brands. In today's profile, Mimi Slater, Vice President of Marketing at experiential luxury beauty retailer, Cos Bar, and mother to two-year-old, Elle, invites us into her Dallas home where she dishes about motherhood, working from home, and the luxe beauty biz.
"We moved from New York to Dallas less than a year ago, rented for a few months, and moved into this house a couple of months ago. We fell in love with our neighborhood—quiet, but walkable, full of young families, old trees, and a beautiful old church at the end of our block."
Mimi wears Citizens of Humanity jeans and a Maison Margiela top. Elle wears a blouse and jumper from Bella Bliss.
"Very comfortable, and all fairly kid and dog-friendly. It's a mix of new, antiques, warm fabrics, and neutrals with pops of color and pattern."
"When Elle was born, we were living in a one-bedroom apartment, so we didn't have too much furniture. Then, we moved to a different neighborhood in the city, then to Dallas a few months later, and moved again before she turned two. So, our living situation has changed every few months, and we bought a lot of our furniture after having her. Nothing is precious. We buy things that are durable, won't show dirt, and are easily cleaned."
A cook's dream kitchen!
"When we moved into this house, I wanted every room to be done immediately. But, enough people told me to take it slow and do it right—to collect pieces over time that we love. And, of course, I totally underestimated the scope of the project. So, my expectations have changed a lot. We don't have drapes yet, some rooms are completely empty, and most rooms are at least partially unfinished. I think it will take me years to finish! But, it's a fun, ongoing project."
"We spend most of our time together in the kitchen. It's connected to the family room and the screened-in porch, so Elle and the dog can run in and out."
"I'm most attached to the pieces that were given to us by our families. My desk was my dad's for 30 years in his office in Chicago, and the drum table in our family room was in my parents' living room for years. A few of our tables were designed by Ben's mom, a decorator and furniture designer."
"We have a playroom with most of the toys, but we keep enough in the family room, so we can hang out there as well."
"It's feminine and sort of grown up for a two year old! We bought her S&L bed on Craigslist when we moved down here. I found the side table at a consignment store, and the dresser is Bernhardt."
"The prints over Elle's dresser were handed down from my late uncle. He passed away the summer I moved to New York City. When his partner decided to sell their house, he loaded up my U-Haul with antiques they had collected over the years. They fully furnished for my first apartment in Tribeca, and the prints have been with me ever since."
"I work from home, so I'm in my office a lot; I love all the light."
"Tacos, pasta, couscous salads, and classic diner foods are a big hit at my house. I also keep the freezer stocked with premade meals for Elle."
"Her name is Elliott Drews, both of her grandmother's maiden names. Elliott is Ben's mom's maiden name. Drews is my mother's maiden name, and was my middle name until I got married. She mostly goes by 'Elle', though."
"She just started school, so she is very into that whole routine and her new friends. She loves playing kitchen, taking her dolls for walks, and playing with our dog, Georgia. She also loves TV and looking at pictures on my phone. What can I say?"
"A workday involves getting up early, having breakfast together, and playing, then getting ready for school. I go to work, and our nanny takes over until dinner. We play a bit after, then start her bedtime routine. An ideal weekend would mean getting up a little later, taking Georgia to the dog park down the street, and then doing some exploring. More realistically, though, this time is spent doing errands. We have lunch at home, do a kid-friendly activity like the park or a museum, then meet up with friends for early dinner and drinks."
"She's such a happy kid, and she makes me laugh. She's also obsessed with her dad."
Just look at that gorgeous natural light!
"Most days, pretty casual and relaxed."
Elle wears a Crewcuts sweater and a Stella McCartney Kids skirt.
"There are a lot more sneakers and 'park clothes' in the mix now."
"Jeans, blouses, boots, and sneakers."
"Ulla Johnson, Jenni Kayne, A.P.C., N°21, and Stella Jean."
Time for dress-up!
"70s-inspired looks, cropped jeans, and layering."
Mimi wears an A.P.C. blouse and See By Chloé jeans.
"Net-A-Porter, and after Elle is in bed and all emails are answered. When I can, I love to pop into Canary and Forty Five Ten in Dallas."
"Even though the boot season in Dallas is short, Bon Bon boots for Elle and Jenni Kayne for me."
"Flexible with most things within reason, such as food, television, and schedules. And, strict on others like manners and bedtime."
"I am in the middle of two brothers, and we're all very close in age. It was a very boy-centered household, fun and busy with a lot of laughs, mostly at my expense. My mom stayed home, and my dad worked."
"Our lives have changed a lot. There's a lot of love. I have so much more appreciation for mothers! And, for my parents and the sacrifices they made that I never even realized. But, I do miss my old life sometimes. I miss sleeping in, being lazy, and doing things without the inevitable 'mom guilt'. I put a lot of pressure on myself to spend all of my free time with Elle because I work full-time."
Hello, Georgia!
"Seeing Elle grow and change—generally getting to know her—and growing our family."
Mimi wears a Tory Burch dress and Equipment sweater. Elle wears Zara overalls and a blouse by Bella Bliss.
"Not knowing what I'm doing. I just hope that my instincts are right."
"There are so many things I was not prepared for! I had no idea how difficult and exhausting the first few weeks and months would be. I can't say I wasn't warned; they tell you that babies eat every two hours, but by the time the whole song and dance is over, you're feeding again. I also assumed my husband would agree with me on all things related to parenting, that my way would be his way, but it takes a lot of work, even when your values, hopes, and expectations all align."
"You can't be great at everything, so your best is good enough."
"Having a newborn was a really stressful time for us. My best advice is just to give yourself a break. Take care of yourself, and your baby will be fine. Ask for help and say 'no'. Don't try to do it all. You also don't have to follow all the rules."
"My mom's level of productivity, positivity, and helpfulness is unmatched. But, despite having fairly different personalities, a lot of our parenting values are the same—lots of love and flexibility, but with high expectations."
"Meeting new people! I'm still new here, and still figuring it all out."
"I am super grateful for my mom and my sister-in-law for giving me good examples of how to raise happy children and enjoy parenting without making yourself crazy. It's sort of a low-maintenance, go-with-the-flow approach."
"I don't read a lot of parenting books, but I read Twelve Hours' Sleep By Twelve Weeks Old and Healthy Sleep Habits, Healthy Child, which was written by my childhood pediatrician. I thought I had the world's most stubborn sleeper because my child is literally never tired, but I followed both of these books consistently, within moderation, and she sleeps really well."
"It's challenging, but everything shifts and changes, so I just reevaluate our needs every few months and try not to put so much pressure on being perfect. There will be a time in my life when things slow down. For now, I'm getting better at asking for help."
"It's been an adventure. I'd only been here once for a brief weekend before we moved, so it was all new to me. It's so nice to have a car, space, great schools, and lower cost of living. There is no place like New York, but Dallas is a really wonderful place to raise a family. It's easy."
Elle wears Zara jeans, a blouse from Dondolo, and a Mademoiselle À Soho sweater.
"Our families aren't here, but Elle's grandparents will be here at the drop of the hat. Literally, I texted my mom in the middle of the night once, and she was on the next plane to Dallas. We also have some close friends in the city who we can always count on, and a nanny who shares our values for raising Elle. And, of course, my mom friends for moral support and advice, even if we're not in the same place physically, and non-mom friends who get it and don't expect too much of me right now."
"The weather, the space, our yard, and living in a kid-friendly city where there are high chairs at restaurants and changing tables in the bathrooms."
Mimi wears an Ulla Johnson top and J Brand jeans.
"Yes, I am totally open to wherever our lives take us."
"On weekends, we check off some errands, go out to eat, see friends, and have people over. Elle's still young enough that she doesn't mind doing a lot of adult things on the weekends. She's just happy to hang with her parents. I know those days are numbered, so we're taking advantage."
"We spend a lot of time at the Dallas Arborteum, no matter what the weather. We also love the Dallas Museum of Art and Perot Museum. We love the Rustic or Truck Yard for live music and food."
"It's super easy to go out because everything in Dallas is so close. We like to do drinks at The Honor Bar or Sachet, and dinner at Neighborhood Services, Gemma, Nonna, and Bolsa. We also see a lot of live music here."
"I'm in charge of marketing for Cos Bar—a luxury, multi-brand beauty retailer—for our 19 stores and counting, and our e-commerce site. Cos Bar was founded in 1976 in Aspen by Lily Garfield as the first speciality luxury beauty store in the U.S. It's an unbiased, high-touch, fun beauty buying experience with the best brands in the world. Beauty is so personal, so we really focus on the needs of each individual client."
"After college, I moved to New York City and sort of stumbled into beauty marketing. It seemed<|fim_middle|> and often change it up day to day. I think the most effective part of my skincare routine is making sure that I exfoliate. Right now, I use Lancer's Polish. It immediately makes your skin look brighter, and I feel like it creates a smoother foundation for any skincare or makeup I put on after it. I love Tata Harper's cleansers, specifically the Nourishing Oil Cleanser and Regenerating Cleanser. They go on dry skin, smell amazing, and never dry out my complexion. The oil-based cleansers can also work as a makeup remover. For serum, I love BioEffect's EGF Serum. I let it sink in for a bit, and then apply a lightweight moisturizer. I love one that illuminates. If I'm feeling dry, I put it over a face cream. For the eyes, AmorePacific and Sisley have some amazing products. Finally, I follow with a sunscreen like Chantecaille's Ultra Sun Protection, which is super lightweight, or La Prairie, which is heavier.
Before bed, I repeat the morning skincare routine, but add oil and a thicker moisturizer. La Mer is an all-time favorite; I swear it has changed my skin. But, I also love the Goop Night Cream. For oil, I'm currently using Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil.
A few times a week, I do some skincare treatments, like a mask or a peel. I also only do my hair a couple of times a week; heat styling spray, blow-dry, and curl. In between, I use dry texturizing spray and the reliable ponytail.
My thirty-second makeup routine consists of quickly applying concealer under my eyes and around my nose, followed by DiorShow Iconic Mascara and a hydrating tinted lip balm. I keep tinted lip balms in my car, bags, and desk. If I have a few more minutes, I add some steps. Cle De Peau's cream foundations are amazing, and never cake or feel too heavy. I had never used foundation before I was introduced to this product. So that I'm not all one color, I follow with blush, bronzer, and highlighter. I gravitate towards cream formulas that I can apply with my fingers and throw in my bag. Sometimes, I'll add a neutral eyeshadow. Right now, I'm loving Chantecaille's Save The Forest Palette. It has some bronze-y browns that are beautiful. Finally, I layer a few coats of mascara, and I'm good to go.
Some products I love include: Tata Harper's Be Adored, Guerlain's La Petite Robe Noir Lipstick, Rodin Lip Balm, and lipsticks by Kjaer Weis and Tom Ford for lips; Clea De Peau for concelear; I love highlighters by Chantecaille and Tom Ford, and stick-cream bronzer by Trish McEvoy; Finally, Cle De Peau cream blush.
Some other products I am currently loving include: the Tata Harper Purifying Mask and Boosted Contour Eye Mask, the AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel and Time Response Targeted Eye Mask, Natura Bisse Inhibit Patches, and the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray and Gold Lust and Beautiful color lines."
"I love sleeping! I never get enough, but if we're going through a particularly difficult sleep phase, I just try to go to bed earlier. I'm pretty good about taking vitamins and supplements. 8G tablets are so easy, I keep them in my purse. I don't have much (read: any) time for exercise, so that's a future goal—someday!"
"There's being a parent and work, but there's also marriage, family, and friends. There aren't enough hours in the day to do them all. Work is always on. It's easy to find myself glued to my phone when I'm with Elle. But, I do my best to be present. When I'm traveling, we FaceTime as much as possible, and when I'm in Dallas, we spend mornings and evenings together. I take what I can get!"
"A pedicure or haircut. My sister-in-law told me that even the dentist counts as her 'me time'. I've taken a few girls' trips. Other than that, having friends over and a good TV show. I love TV."
"I've always been a planner, but over the past few years, I've learned that doesn't always work out. So, I think I'll just roll with it."
For more on Mimi, Elle, and Cos Bar, you can follow along here and here. | like a natural fit for me. I worked at Bond No. 9 and Batallure Beauty before getting my MBA at Columbia. Then, I went to Net-A-Porter where I did U.S. fashion marketing and global beauty marketing, and joined Cos Bar in 2016. Our headquarters moved to L.A., and my husband's job took us to Dallas, so I've been lucky enough to continue my work remotely, and spend a good amount of time with the team in California and Aspen, and visit our stores across the country. I don't think it's a coincidence that every company I have worked for has been founded by a woman. I have always been drawn to companies that empower women in senior leadership roles, value entrepreneurship, and give everyone a seat at the table. We're a small company, so a lot of the bureaucracy that comes along with a bigger organization doesn't exist here. We are growing quickly, but everyone has a say in the changes that are happening."
"I love working with really smart, passionate, driven people. I'm surrounded by individuals who teach me new things every day. We move fast, and the world is changing quickly, so I'm never bored, and I'm always being challenged. I also genuinely love beauty. Discovering and testing products is fun for me; I love visiting our stores. I really thought I had a solid grasp on products and ingredients from a decade spent in this industry, but every time I go into a store, I learn something new about what is best for me and my skin."
"I don't think my career path has changed because I became a mother. But, I think my approach to work has changed for the better. I didn't realize how hard it would be to leave a 12-week-old at home, but I'm so glad I forced myself to get to work in those early days. It took me a while to get back into the swing of things, but now I think that being a mother is a total asset in the workplace. I don't waste a minute of my workday. I'm better at juggling priorities, and I think I'm more empathetic, certainly towards other working parents."
"Mornings are rushed, so I have a super quick routine: exfoliate and cleanse, then serum, lightweight moisturizer, eye cream, and sunscreen. I use a variety of products | 485 |
How to find and hold onto joy starts with asking what your definition of joy is in the first place. If someone had asked me years ago if I had joy in my life, I would have said, "No!" That's because my definition of joy meant being in a euphoric state of happiness. If I ever felt that joy, it was due to some outside event or good thing that happened. The feeling never lasted.
Joy, by the dictionary's definition, is: a source of keen pleasure or delight. The emotion of great happiness caused by something good or satisfying.
What I've learned is that the finding and holding onto joy isn't something that happens to you, it flows from within you. Let me explain.
I found joy without really knowing it. I called it a "bottle day." What I mean by that is that I felt a carefree lightness within my spirit. I wanted to bottle it or hold onto it and use it again.
It was a feeling<|fim_middle|> do you find and hold onto joy? | that lasted all day. Creative ideas came rapidly to me. I had more energy. I would tell my husband Robert, "I want to bottle this day." That's when I realized that what I was feeling and what I wanted to bottle was joy.
I want you to have bottle days too! So, here are four simple tips for you to find and hold onto joy.
What I realized was that the most predictable way for me to feel this way was on Sunday. On Sunday I unplug from my computer. I don't work. There's nothing on the calendar except for attending church, singing in the choir, and usually a walk with our dog. There are no to do lists, no looming deadlines. On Sundays I am free to just be.
In our ever-busy world, how often do we take time to rest? Even God rested on the seventh day. It's hard to feel joy when you are worn out!
This being unplugged, frees us from the world of measurement. There are no quotas to make, social media followers to collect, appointments to secure, or even emails to respond to. Sunday, for me, is a day of rest – and joy.
It's having no cares or worries or great responsibilities looming. So, at least for one day, I set those aside.
If joy is defined by something good or satisfying, helping others is a great way to experience and hold onto joy. One of my core values is developing deep, meaningful relationships. Nothing brings me more joy than to help someone either by connecting them with someone else to meet a need, or to just be there as a source of support. Robert and I were both very involved with caring for our aging parents. While the task could be difficult, there was joy in being able to provide for their needs.
I write about joy and flow because they both go together so beautifully. Flow happens when you are focused on any goal and at the same time en-joy the process. It doesn't mean challenges won't pop up, but when they do, you stay focused to keep moving.
What blocks joy and flow are the negative thoughts that pop up when you do hit an obstacle; thoughts of worry, anxiety, fear, or condemnation.
You and I have control over our thoughts. That means you and I can choose joy.
I hope that you've found these tips helpful in finding and holding onto joy. What is your definition of joy? How | 494 |
My neighbor who called 911 when he saw me fall off our porch last week (and probably saved me from a more serious injury) dropped by to visit me the other day to see how I was doing.
Needless to say, all I could say to him was "Thank you, thank you." All he could do was laugh.
I should point out that the fellow, whose name is Steve, hasn't been a neighbor too long. He moved in about two months ago and I already owe him so much.
No, he's not a Nisei, he's a "hakujin," which makes our relationship a little more special.
Since I missed two columns because of my accident, I have to recharge my battery so I can get back in stride in The Rafu.
One thing I learned during my stay at the hospital was how much I missed the Dodgers' baseball games on TV.
Yeah, they had a TV in my hospital room, but the darn was turned off and the nurse said I wasn't allowed to turn it on because I was sharing the room with another patient.
Well, I'm glad that the Dodgers kept up their winning ways even if I couldn't watch them play<|fim_middle|> transmitted well to your brain, which happens as you get older, then the movement will get weak or ineffective, making it hard for you to maintain your foot higher off the ground.
1. Keep your house clean. There are a lot of things in your house that can contribute to clutters that can cause you to trip or fall. Always make sure to put away or store properly all personal belongings and other unnecessary things even if it is only a newspaper, remote control, and laundries scattered on the floor or carpet.
2. Stretch your feet and ankles. You might think that your feet do not need exercise or stretching compared to other parts of your body, but in reality, feet-stretching exercise can really help your feet maintain balance.
3. Keep your house warm and ensure adequate lighting. Cold muscles and pressure sensors work less well and are less responsive to signals. A decreased temperature will also cause your muscles to have less strength and less flexibility, which can lead to accidents.
Always try to keep your house warm or wear proper clothes and footwear, especially during winter. Since most falls occur indoors, make sure your house has adequate lighting. | . Don't know how they will do in the post-season play-offs, but, hey, they were in the cellar just a month ago.
I see that the Dodgers have signed a young Japanese pitcher for next season. Will he be able to match the rookie Korean pitcher, Ryu, who sure helped the Dodgers in the past two months?
If the new Japanese pitcher can match Ryu's performance thus far with the local club, we may really have something to cheer about next year.
And shortly after that, Sam passes on. It is midnight a couple of days later. Moe is sound asleep when he is awakened by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calls out to him.
Yes, a Minnesota-based Hormel Food LLC has formulated Spam Teriyaki and has chosen Hawaii (where else?) to be its exclusive launch point.
The first shipment has arrived in Hawaii and the purple-labeled cans picturing Spam musubi on the front and Spam-egg-bacon musubi on the back are making their way to store shelves via the usual distribution channels.
Then again, maybe Hawaii and its eating habits aren't the center of the universe.
While local folks take teriyaki for granted, it still is considered an exotic flavor to many on the Mainland.
Among U.S. states, Hawaii is the top consumer of Spam, five cans per person per year.
Mainland folks will get their chance eventually, as it is Hormel's desire "to educate the Mainland about how wonderful and convenient" Spam is.
Hormel is well aware that Hawaii people take Spam musubi everywhere, eating it for breakfast, brunch, and snacks at almost every activity. Hormel is very excited to see how well Spam musubi will do in Hawaii.
The Hawaii launch of Teriyaki Spam brings with it a chance for someone to win a year's use of a Ford Flex, which has been temporarily vinyl-wrapped to look like a can of Teriyaki Spam.
It also has been stuffed with a certain number of Spam cans, and the person who comes closest to guessing the number could win the vehicle.
Entrants must be Hawaii residents and at least 18 years old to participate.
The 10 contestants with Spam-can counts closest to, but not more than, the number of cans in the vehicle will be given keys at the official contest finale on Oct. 27. The person whose key opens the Ford Flex wins the car.
One of the main health concerns of elderly people is falling, which is often related to poor balance. In fact, many studies show that people begin to have balance problems starting at age 40 years. The older we get, the weaker our physical body and sensory abilities will be, which are all factors in having poor balance.
In Japan, more than 7,000 people a year die from falling accidents, which already exceeds the number of traffic accidents.
In this article, we will examine in more details the cause of falling and why you lose balance as you age.
Test your balance by standing on one leg. You can determine how good your balance is by measuring the length of time you can stand on one leg.
The following shows the average time by age groups in a study conducted at a Japanese health institute.
If your balance time is below average, then you'll have a higher risk of falls or slipping and tripping accidents.
In the above study, women tend to lose their balance more than men but only by a small margin (1-2 percent). From this study, it is also evident that there's a sudden significant decrease in the ability to maintain balance among middle-aged people (40 and over).
Please take note that the numbers stated above are only averages.
The soles of your feet have sensors. The skin all throughout your body has a significant amount of tiny pressure sensors or mechanoreceptors. Some areas have few pressure sensors, while other areas have thousands, like the soles of your feet.
The pressure sensors on the foot soles provide information to your brain to help balance your body. As you get older, the sensors will get weaker and your foot sole loses sensitivity. But there are also other factors that can lead to weaker pressure sensors.
Poor blood circulation can disrupt the pressure sensors. In our study, people are almost twice as likely to be in a fall accident caused by poor blood circulation. This can be simulated by soaking your feet in ice-cold water for about 3 minutes. Because of the cold temperature, the pressure sensors on the foot sole begin to lose sensitivity.
Pay attention to your forward-moving foot. If your forward-moving foot hits something, your body will be off-balance, causing you to fall or trip. Well, it's a matter of common sense to always have your eyes on the path and watch where you are going. Remember the old adages — "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," "Look before you leap," etc.
But that's not the only problem. Here are the other major reasons why you stumble while walking.
1. Your forward-moving foot is pointed down. If your foot is pointed down while making a step, then you are more prone to falling. To avoid this, your forefoot or toes should be flexed upwards.
2. You walk like a pendulum. The height of your step can greatly increase your risk of falling. To prevent this, your forward-moving foot must be higher off the ground (at least 5 cm) while the knee is raised high.
Actually, all the mechanoreceptors located throughout your body as well as the soles of your feet are sending information to the brain that include muscle contractions and joint angles.
When this information is not | 1,155 |
It's easy to see why there is interest in sustainability, even with all the other priorities and challenges higher education is facing. It can also be daunting, because sustainability is complex and rapidly evolving. It helps to have organizations like AASHE and Sustainametrics to connect the dots and provide support.
AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) is an organization that "provides administrators, faculty, staff and students…with: thought leadership and essential knowledge resources; outstanding opportunities for professional development; and a unique framework for demonstrating the value and competitive edge created by sustainability initiatives." AASHE's framework is called STARS<|fim_middle|> Roadmap. Our engagement began with facilitating visioning sessions and conducting an assessment of sustainable practices and opportunities for the College using STARS as a guide. The STARS-based assessment led to forming eight Green Teams around the areas of greenhouse gas, energy/buildings and water, academics, transportation, waste/recycling, procurement, information technology, and communications/engagement. Sustainametrics worked with and across each team through goal setting sessions. The resulting goals provided the basis for implementable action plans with corresponding metrics, many of which are in the published Sustainability Roadmap.
For more on Sustainametrics work on that project, click here.
- Innovative financing for a wide variety energy conservation measures, because these projects have financial returns that far exceed traditional investments.
- Student funded and run Green Revolving Loan Funds that often take on creative visible sustainability projects.
- The use of workshops, retreats and case studies to raise sustainability literacy among faculty so those interested can incorporate sustainable principles into their curriculum and learning outcomes.
- The development of cross disciplinary co-majors, and cross team teaching that brings an interdisciplinary, systems approach to sustainability challenges and solutions.
- "Town-gown" collaborations that view the school and it's surrounding community as a system, and in fact, an eco-system.
Each of these could be a separate topic; but for now, I'll end with kudos to the many, many colleges and universities that are leading the way to a more sustainable and truly prosperous future. | , for Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System.
Columbia College Chicago leveraged Sustainametrics' expertise and AASHE guidance to develop their first Sustainability | 32 |
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Meet at at The Trustees' Copicut Woods Parking Area in Fall River. Dress appropriately for the weather. Some trail sections may be wet or muddy. Drink and snack always a good idea. Rain cancels walk. | of April 13 due to foul weather. It has been cancelled due to rain.
Take a walk through the early spring forest in the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve with Green Futures!
If you've been to Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust's Parsons Reserve during daffodil season you know how wonderful it is to see hundreds of sunny daffodils smiling back at you. Although being slowly crowded out by the encroaching forest and native herbaceous species, the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve also has a feral daffodil hillside, although much smaller than the Parsons Reserve spectacular.
On our walk we will check to see how the Bioreserve's daffodils are doing and we will also bushwhack our way across a section of the Bioreserve to DNRT's Wernick Farm Reserve to continue our hike and search for early signs of spring | 175 |
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Test results of the "Lead Farms" project deliver higher yields for wheat, corn and forage maize
Pilot projects at further customers scheduled to start in 2020
New John Deere sales regions strengthen market leadership
Walldorf, 12 November 2019 - Ekotechnika AG (Primary Market; ISIN: DE000A161234), the German holding company of the EkoNiva-Technika Group, the largest dealer of international agricultural machinery in Russia, successfully developed its new smart farming segment in the past fiscal year 2018/19 (30 September), in addition to the existing new machinery and spare parts operations.
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Ekotechnika AG confirms positive performance i ... | 17/18 season together with John Deere in the Voronezh region, the "Lead Farms" project was expanded last season to cover an area of 3,000 hectares. In this context, the company developed a new scalable concept, which is even more strongly adapted to the specific conditions in Russia. The concept was used to test variable fertilization and optimized sowing for wheat, corn and forage maize during the last farming season. Application maps were created based on satellite maps, plant models as well as weather and soil data. These maps show the potential yields for specific areas and enable precise adjustment of sowing intensity and fertilizer quantities. Another important aspect was the documentation and the associated quality control of the work carried out, which also entail high efficiency potential.
Bjoerne Drechsler, member of the Executive Board of Ekotechnika AG: "The tests showed a noticeable increase in yields for both wheat and maize. Where wheat was concerned, the focus was initially placed on optimized fertilization. In this area alone, a 5% to 7% increase in earnings was achieved with the same capital employed. For maize, the combination of sowing and fertilization resulted in clearly positive yield effects of about 10%. The results show that the increased capital outlay quickly pays off - especially if this is extrapolated to the vast areas."
In the coming season, the company plans to further expand the tests of the "Lead Farms" project, with another focus placed on crop protection and soil management. Besides fertilization and sowing, these are the biggest levers for increasing yields through the use of smart farming.
"The coming season will see us roll out our concept to other pilot customers. This is a long-term process and Ekotechnika is among the pioneers in this sector in Russia," Bjoerne Drechsler adds.
Since 1 November 2019, Ekotechnika AG has operated in an expanded business territory in Russia. In October, the company had signed an agreement with global agricultural machinery manufacturer John Deere. The territories concerned are the Altai and Omsk regions in Siberia as well as Arkhangelsk, Karelia, the Leningrad region, Pskov, St Petersburg, Veliki Novgorod and Vologda in north-western Russia. The territories form two further large sales regions for Ekotechnika, both of which border on existing regions, including Altai, Russia's second most important agricultural region after Krasnodar. As a result, the business area of the EkoNiva Technika Group now comprises a total of five major regions in Russia.
"Strategically, the new territories fit in very well with our regional structure and they can be managed without further development of our administrative resources," says Bjoerne Drechsler. "This strengthens our overall competitiveness and increases our sales and earnings opportunities already in the next season for our traditional new machine and spare parts operations and, in the future, for the smart farming segment."
Management projects potential additional revenues of between EUR 25 and 35 million from the new territories (total revenues in 2017/18: EUR 164 million).
The preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2018/19 are expected to be published in December 2019.
About Ekotechnika
Walldorf-based Ekotechnika AG is the German holding company of the EkoNiva-Technika Group, the largest distributor of agriculture equipment in Russia. The company's most important supplier is John Deere, the world's leading manufacturer in this field. Ekotechnika's main business lies in selling new equipment such as tractors and combines but also soil tillage machines and precision farming technology. In addition, the company sells spare parts, provides service and maintenance and entered the forestry machinery market at the end of 2018. Ekotechnika's founder and chairman of the Executive Board is Stefan Dürr, who has been active in the Russian farming sector since the late eighties and has been instrumental in its modernization over the past two decades. In 2011, the equipment business was separated from the farming business, which now operates independently under the name Ekosem-Agrar. Operating 12 locations in attractive Russian farming regions, Ekotechnika today employs around 550 people and generated sales of around EUR 164 million in 2017/2018. The Ekotechnika stock has been listed on the Primary Market of the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange since December 2015 (ISIN:DE000A161234) and, since September 2018, also on the Open Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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SNOW HILL ,MD. (WJZ) — A Maryland boy fighting cancer got a special treat from family, friends, and his entire community.
Two-hundred cars, trucks, floats, and 97<|fim_middle|> is alive in the community as it rallied to make this a Christmas Jake will cherish forever.
"Thank you all so much, and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays," said Newcomer.
Jake starts his third round of treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital next week. | participating organizations all came out for one 11-year-old Jake Newcomer.
Jake's step-dad, Aaron said just before Thanksgiving, Jake discovered a bump on his cheek.
That bruise was later discovered to be a tumor that carried stage 4 bone cancer.
With chemotherapy started right away, Jake was upset to miss the Berlin Christmas Parade.
His family decided to bring the parade to him.
Jake didn't just get a parade, he was welcomed by classmates, law enforcement, and community members with well-wishes and gifts.
"With all the people around me, I wouldn't want to go through this any other way," said Newcomer.
The spirit of giving | 136 |
Stephen Hawking in a fascinating interview on Newsnight tonight. I hope its available online later, I want to watch it again.
The story has appeared online here.
Hawking's new theory — which he promises to unveil next week at a conference in Dublin, Ireland — may be old hat to MIT engineering professor Seth Lloyd, an expert in quantum information, who claims that black holes allow<|fim_middle|> to China? | so much information to escape that they might make viable quantum computers.
Anyone going to see him? He will make an important speech in Dublin next week.
A major conference on General Relativity and Gravitation will see the world's leading experts converge on Dublin July 18-23. Stephen Hawking is to announce an important discovery about black holes. The organisers have taken the opportunity to stage two public lectures by two of the world's leading experts in the field – Prof Kip Thorne and Prof Sir Roger Penrose. Both talks are in the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin 4.
All details of the talks are on the conference website www.gr17.com and you can book places online at that site. Tickets are €20 each (€10 for students).
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Late in the 19th century,<|fim_middle|> of a loved one? | Edvard Munch created a series of paintings which reflect tragedy and the personal anguish of his subjects. One glance at any of these works, and the viewer instantly understands that something really awful has just happened to the people in the scenes.
What does "The Scream" a still-famous work which Munch painted in 1893 convey to you?
There is an actual story behind the scream, which Munch relates, but does that story matter to the viewer's experience with the painting? Why, or why not?
Spanish Flu was not-yet a threat to anyone when Munch painted "Death in the Sickroom," in 1895, but it was eerily prophetic of difficult days ahead. What does that painting tell you? Are different people experiencing different emotions?
Does it make a difference to you that "Death in the Sickroom" reflects a personal time in Munch's life - when his sister died? Why, or why not?
If you didn't know the back story of the painting, would you have any reason to believe that Munch knew the person who had just died? Explain your answer.
What does "The Dead Mother," which Munch created between 1899-1900, tell you about the loss | 259 |
To prepare the family for the Yorkshire Dales we listened to James Herriot's novel, All Creatures Great and Small, en route. The children got lost in the anatomically correct terms appropriately used in Dr Herriot's short stories, and slept most the drive. But Bry and I were taken – both by the book and by the Yorkshire Dales, itself.
We<|fim_middle|>. | stayed two weeks in a cottage found just outside of Ingleton, Yorkshire, in Chapel le Dale.
Rooster at sunrise, fresh goat's cheese and breakfast eggs an hour later, and then I'd take a cool morning run through the sheep-speckled hills of the Dales.
Yorkshire was the quintessential English countryside.
And when we weren't enjoying the sheer beauty of what nature offered us in the Dales, we made day trips to nearby tourist spots.
Wensleydale Creamery is 20 minutes from Chapel le Dale. Why does Wensleydale Cheese sound vaguely familiar? Well, probably because it was a favourite of the British duo, "Wallace and Gromit".
Wallace: Won't you come in? We were just about to have some cheese.
Wendolene: Oh no, not cheese. Brings me out in a rash. Can't stand the stuff.
Wallace: [gulp] Not even Wensleydale?
Chatsworth House, 2 hours from Chapel le Dale, is better known as "Pemberly" in the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. The gardens surrounding the mansion were magnificent, and the house was very enjoyable, for the more "adult" crowd. For the children, there was a petting farm, and an enormous playground, complete with secret entrance.
When I asked the children on our long drive back to London what their favorite part of our family holiday was, they all agreed the nights out on the farm, playing "No Bears Out Tonight" with dad, would be their fondest memories.
It was Bryant's birthday this week. How grateful I am for this world traveling, toddler carrying, long-distance running, dream inspiring, no-bears-are-out-tonight man.
Thanks. The dales are beautiful!! Remember when the boys wanted to play hide and seek during our hike (in their bright orange jackets). We could see them from a mile away in the green fields | 406 |
Present bioinformatics faces a exponential growth of data. Genomics, clinical records, or simulation data accumulate terabytes of data that require to find new ways of storage or data transmission, the adaptation of analytical tools, and efficient ways to present results.
E-infraestructures are becoming increasingly<|fim_middle|> to explain science in a approachable way for society. | necessary to provide a computational basis for research communities. Computational infrastructures should combine efficient ways of managing data, and also provide workflow execution a different levels, from local clusters, to supercomputers.
The understanding of the functional consequences of genetic variants is key to evaluate their influence in diseases, and their possible implication for diagnosis or the design of treatment.
Investigation of AI/ML approaches for the analysis of complex biological networks, in the fields of epigenomics, ontology constructions and diseases associations (comorbidity).
This research line encompasses the development of different strategies and approaches to improved personalized diagnosis of disease, as well as treatment selection for particular patients, based on their individual characteristics.
Social impact of scientific research is becoming an essential topic of investigation, since it allows | 151 |
We all love the peacemakers in our Enneagram world. These are the easy-going, receptive and accepting people who can easily set the tone in the room to a relaxing one. Nines are said to be the crown of the Enneagram, embracing a little piece of each type.
Cactus. Prickly yet full of life. Eights want to be important in the world and feel like they're making a positive impact on those around them. They want to inspire courage and accomplishments. We thought a cactus would be a good reminder of eights' ability to overcome hard things and thrive in the midst of difficulty, much like a cactus in the middle of the desert. Just like a cactus that is able to provide nourishment and water to life in the desert, eights love to inspire others to rise in the midst of difficulties while leading by example<|fim_middle|> are still important just by being them. Their value lies not in what they know but in who they are: Valuable. | .
Lively. Because sevens tend to be the life of the party, we thought the word "lively" was very fitting. Sevens light up the room when they walk in and tend to be amazing conversation starters, as well as enthusiastic about making everyone in the room happy. They'll be the first to bring sunshine into a cloudy day ensuring a good time is had by all.
Lavender. Because sixes naturally prepare for the worst, they can experience a lot of anxiety - even as children. We thought that the lavender flower was fitting, as the oil from it has been shown to help soothe anxiety while providing so many other calming and healing benefits. Also, lavender flowers denote devotion and caution - both of which are attributes that sixes carry in their day to day life.
Valuable. Fives' basic fear is to be useless, helpless, or incapable. We wanted to remind them that even when they lack knowledge on a certain subject or feel less than prepared, fives | 202 |
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On November 24th PRIMED returns – now in its 23rd year!
PRIMED is the Mediterranean festival of documentary and news reporting, organized by the CMCA (Centre Méditerranéen de la Communication Audiovisuelle) in partnership with France Télévisions, RAI, ASBU and INA. It's a week of more than 40 hours of free screenings, showing a selection of 24 documentaries and short films from 17 countries. It's impromptu meetings with directors, master-classes for high school students. It's the Audience Award, the Mediterranean Young People's Award, and many others. This year the jury is chaired by Benjamin Stora, a historian specialising in North Africa and immigration in France.
The festival takes place at the Mucem and at the Alcazar in Marseille from November 24th to 30th. The idea is to shed light on current events but also on the Mediterranean memory.
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Students from around the Mediterranean have taken part in "I, a Mediterranean Citizen" – a competition to make a one-minute film on a smartphone around the theme "Mediterranean woman, strong woman". The two best films will receive awards at the closing ceremony on November 29th.
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The Law Brook or Postford Brook is a Surrey stream, a tributary of the Tillingbourne which in turn flows into the River Wey. It is notable in its own right chiefly for its industrial heritage.
The stream is about 7 km (4.3 mi) long and flows in a generally NW direction towards the Vale of Holmesdale. It rises at various sources above Peaslake on the northern slopes of the Greensand Ridge. It drains the northern Winterfold Forest/Hurtwood Forest: the upper half of the catchment area is mostly forest with some pasture other than Peaslake. The lower course flows between the clustered village of Brook/Little London in Albury on the right bank, and Blackheath, a sparsely-inhab<|fim_middle|> roughly parallel to the Brook for about 2 km.
^ a b Marsh, T; Hannaford, J, eds. (2008). UK Hydrometric Register (PDF). Hydrological data UK series. Wallingford, Oxfordshire: Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. ISBN 978-0-9557672-2-7.
^ Royal Gunpower Mills Newsletter 24. Accessed 2015-04-10.
This page was last edited on 31 January 2019, at 14:43 (UTC). | ited wooded plateau, on the left bank.
It forms part of the boundary between the civil parishes of Albury and St Martha which contains most of Chilworth. Like the Tillingbourne, the lower Law Brook was harnessed by the construction of leats (narrow cuts) and mill ponds to provide power for industrial mills, including a long leat dividing Chilworth and supplying its largest pond, known today as The Fish Pond, Chilworth.
The North Downs Line runs | 100 |
Foucaultian Ethics and Human Rights Education
Foucaultian Ethics and Human Rights Education Winter, Sarah 2020-11-24 00:00:00 FOUCAULTIAN ETHICS AND HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION SARAH WINTER Drawing a connection between Eleanor Roosevelt's infl uential 1948 defi - nition of human rights as "a way of life," and Michel Foucault's<|fim_middle|>, Sarah. "Foucaultian Ethics and Human Rights Education." symploke 28.1 (2020): 509-512. | late writings (1981-84) on "the care of the self (le souci de soi-même)," political philosopher Alexandre Lefebvre's Human Rights and the Care of the Self claims to "consti- tute a new object of inquiry"(7): human rights conceived not as a means "to protect people whose rights are at risk of violation" (3), but rather as an every- day therapeutic practice (2) of "ethical subjectivation" (18) by and for the sake of the individual. Lefebvre bases this approach on Foucault's distinc- tive notion of ethics, described as "the relationship the self establishes with itself through a moral code, and, more specifi cally, the work the individual undertakes on him- or herself in order to become a subject of that code" (12). For Foucault, Lefebvre explains, such care for the self is freely undertaken, transformative in aim and effect, and conceives of the self as "a self-suffi cient moral end" (15). Rather than focusing specifi cally on Foucault and human rights or crafting a genealogy, however, Lefebvre's learned and original http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png symploke University of Nebraska Press http://www.deepdyve.com/lp/university-of-nebraska-press/foucaultian-ethics-and-human-rights-education-uo2oODVXit
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Where Are They Now? "Save Tonight" Singer Eagle Eye Cherry
Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry was born 7th May 1968, in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of American jazz artist Don Cherry and Swedish painter/textile artist Monika Cherry (née Karlsson). Of Choctaw descent through his paternal grandmother and African-American through his grandfather, Cherry is the fourth of five siblings. He is the half-brother of singer Neneh Cherry (his mother's daughter). Other half-siblings are violinist Jan Cherry, Christian Cherry, and jazz musician David Ornette Cherry. At the age of 12, Cherry was sent to school in New York City. He remained there to work as an actor and a drummer in various bands. At 16, he enrolled in the High School of Performing Arts in New York in the same class as Jennifer Aniston and Chaz Bono.
In 1988, he was credited as "Teenager" in the film Arthur 2: On the Rocks. In 1993 he starred on the short-lived NBC action/adventure television show South Beach. His<|fim_middle|> be known as the man who made us "Save Tonight".
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Cherry co-wrote and sang on "Wishing It Was" on Santana's 1999 album Supernatural, as well as in films such as Wim Wenders' The Soul of a Man, Y tu mamá también, The Love of the Game, GO, Best Laid Plans, Holes, Billy Elliot and Over Her Dead Body. Some of his best known songs include "Save Tonight", "Falling in Love Again", "Are You Still Having Fun", "Long Way Around", "Feels So Right", "Skull Tattoo" and "Don't Give Up".
"Save Tonight" was the lead single on Cherry's first album Desireless, released in October 1997 in Sweden, where Cherry was living at the time after a stint in New York City. The song came out to little fanfare, and they shot a low-budget music video in black-and-white on the streets of Stockholm. Cherry played every character: a man readying for a date, a butcher on the street, a truck driver, and a busker.
It started gaining radio traction quite quickly in Sweden and the Netherlands, the track moved to British and then American radio, rocketing up the charts. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 3, 1999—nearly a year and a half after its initial debut. Cherry had wanted a career where he could do good work without the pressures of an industry that would push him into a corner he didn't want to be in. He'd been there already: As a teen, he was accepted to New York City's School of Performing Arts and decided to try to become an actor. He quickly tired of it. So Cherry moved back to Stockholm and started to write music. "Save Tonight" was one of the last songs he wrote for the album, but the minute he started working on it, he knew it was special.
"When I wrote the riff in the chorus, I was racking my brain, thinking I had stolen it," he told GQ magazine. "I thought that someone must have used this because it was too good." Cherry had signed to a small Swedish label that would let him create the small, acoustic songs he liked, and "Save Tonight," a song about savoring every instant of what feels like the only night that matters, was the obvious first single. "Once the song took off, my life became that: constantly having that last night before I leave," he said. In less than a year, Cherry went from writing songs in his room to being honked at on the streets of New York, recognized in McDonalds, and playing stadium tours.
A day for Eagle Eye today is much simpler and calm. Following the success of "Save Tonight," Cherry caught an unlucky break. His sophomore album came out in the United States right after the September 11 terrorist attacks and flopped. There wasn't much momentum for his third album, either, and after 2003, he took a break. "After six years of touring and not being home I just needed to take a break," he said. "I didn't realize it would be for a very, very long time." He's now moved back to Sweden, he's regained his anonymity, and he loves it. He lives in Stockholm, isn't recognized at the grocery store, and spends his free time writing songs and "just hanging out."
In 2018 Cherry released his album "Streets Of You". The album didn't have the commercial success of his debut, but Eagle Eye doesn't have a huge issue with that. It's a welcome change from the crazy times of the start of his career. Although, when he goes to New York, people still recognize him and still lean out of their car windows to yell "SAVE TONIGHT!". In Sweden he gets to be a normal guy. Eagle-Eye still makes music, but will forever | 891 |
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Recipients of the Illis quorum | Gertrud Virginia Adelborg (10 September 1853 in Karlskrona – 25 January 1942) was a Swedish teacher, feminist and leading member of the women's rights movement.
Biography
Gertrud Adelborg was born at Karlskrona in Blekinge County, Sweden. She was the daughter of Naval Captain and nobleman Bror Jacob Adelborg (1816–1865) and his wife Hedvig Catharina af Uhr (1820–1903). She was the sister of book illustrator Ottilia Adelborg (1855–1936) and textile artist Maria Adelborg (1849–1940). She never married. Adelborg was educated by a governess at home and in girls' schools. She worked as a teacher from 1874 to 1879, and was employed at Svea Court of Appeal (Swedish: ) from 1881–1883.
Adelborg was active within the Swedish women's movement and the struggle for women's suffrage. She worked for the bureau of the Fredrika Bremer Association (FBF) from 1884 to 1907 (from 1886 as chairperson of the Stockholm chapter) and was a member of the central committee of FBF from 1897 to 1915. She initiated the FBF Country School for Women (Swedish: ) at Rimforsa in Östergötland where she belonged to the school board from 1907 to 1921.
In 1899, a delegation from the FBF presented a suggestion of women's suffrage to Prime Minister Erik Gustaf Boström. The delegation was headed by Agda Montelius, accompanied by Adelborg, who had written the demand. This was the first time the Swedish women's movement themselves had officially presented a demand for suffrage.
Adelborg was a member of the central committee in the National Association for Women's Suffrage (Swedish: , LKPR) from 1903 to 1906. In 1907, she headed the LKPR delegation which presented their demand to the monarch King Oscar II of Sweden himself. She reminded Oscar II of the reforms regarding women's rights which had been passed by his father King Oscar I of Sweden, and continued by expressing her hope that "the son of Oscar I would attach his name to a suggestion of women's suffrage". According to Lydia Wahlström: "as soon as the king heard the name of his father, his interest was awoken", and Oscar II promised his support, but added that as a constitutional monarch he could not do much, and that the doubted the present government would. Adelborg's role within the suffrage work was described as important but less public: she took on secretarial tasks, made investigations, structured work and was the author of many of its publications and manifests.
Adelborg lived in retirement at Gagnef in Dalarna County. She was awarded the Swedish Royal Medal of Illis Quorum in 1907. Gertrud Adelborg died in 1942 and was buried in Gagnef.
References
Other sources
Barbro Hedwall; Susanna Eriksson Lundqvist, red.(2011) Vår rättmätiga plats. Om kvinnornas kamp för rösträtt (Stockholm: Albert Bonniers Förlag) (Swedish)
Walborg Hedberg; Louise Arosenius (1914) Svenska kvinnor från skilda verksamhetsområden (Stockholm: Albert Bonniers Förlag)
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1853 births
1942 deaths
People from Blekinge County
19th-century Swedish educators
19th-century Swedish nobility
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What are the common causes of code P0097 ?
Depending on year, make, and model, DTC P0097 may have number of causes. Here are some of the most common.
ECM Programming – A number of TSBs referencing P0097 have been put out on a number of different makes and models, usually requiring reflashing of the ECM. This can only be done at the dealer service center.
Weather – Some manufacturers set P0097 for temperature correlations, such as requiring that IAT, IAT2, and CAC (charge air cooler) temperature be within 30 °F (16.7 °C) after 6 hours' cold soak. In certain circumstances, the ECM may misinterpret these temperature readings as a problem. Some of the ECM reflashes may address this issue.
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MOBS Share Music Video for "Big World"
By Dom Vigil November 26, 2019
MOBS, an indie pop act from Melbourne, Australia have shared the official music video for their latest single "Big World". The single is also available to stream or download here: https://mobs.lnk.to/bigworld
"Big world is all about no matter how bad a situation can be there's always something better on the horizon," explains lead singer Jordan Clarey. "We wanted to show case Melbourne's skyline as it is our home that we all love. On top of the visual aspect of the skyline and being on a rooftop, we wanted to emphasis the feeling of being small in a big world. A reference to the movie the song is written about but also showing that together we can go up against all odds."
Drawing inspiration from both the musical and cinematic era of the 1980's, MOBS have spent a lot of time crafting their niche sound. Mixing old: Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Billy Ocean, Tears for Fears; with new: COIN, LANY, LAUV, The 1975, M83. Writing songs from the perspective of main characters in specific classic 80's films is just one of the ways the band intend<|fim_middle|> believe it represents our vision within the band".
MOBS is gearing up for performance slots at Summerfest in Sydney, Australia on December 7 and will be at The Great Escape, an iconic festival held in the UK in 2020. MOBS have toured with bands like The Maine, Deaf Havana, Never Shout Never, and Stand Atlantic. | to stand out, bringing another dimension to their story. "We have always been a huge fan of the 80's era musically and cinematically" says drummer Matt Purcell, "To gel these two concepts together we | 47 |
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McCall plays the role of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as "The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie" and "Betrayed By My Eggs Pie." When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new - show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it.*
Waitress opened in April of 2016 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The musical is based on the 2007 motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly, It is the first Broadway musical in history to have all-women creative team in the four top spots - the book by Jessie Nelson, score by seven-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles (composer of "Love Song" and "Brave"), choreography by Lorin Latarro and direction by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus. The tour company features the talents of choreographer Abbey O'Brien and tour director Susanna Wolk. The show also includes set design by Scott Pask, costume design by Suttirat and Anne Larlarb, lighting design by Ken Billington and sound design Jonathan Deans, Musical arrangements for the tour are handled by Nadia DiGiallonardo and Sara Bareilles. Orchestrations are also handled by Sara Bareilles and The Waitress Band. Original music is supervised by Nadia DiGiallonardo, with tour music supervision by Ryan Cantwell.
We were excited to learn that this production will have a local addition. Two New Mexico actresses were chosen for the role of Lulu. Five-year-old Annabeth Burnett and Genevieve Miller will alternate the role of "Lulu," Jenna's daughter, during the show's 6 show engagement. The girls were chosen after an audition process presided by the Waitress company members. Annabeth loves to sing and dance both at home and in public. After her audition | 520 |
Venezuela Crisis has been named 2018 World Press Photo of the Year. José Víctor Salazar Balza catches fire amid violent clashes with riot police during a protest against President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela.
For the first time in its 61-year history, the esteemed World Press Photo (WPP) competition this year announced nominees for its grand prize before declaring the Photo of the Year in April.
Selected from 73,044<|fim_middle|> photographer for Agence France-Presse based in Mexico, photographed 28-year-old protester José Víctor Salazar Balza as he caught fire amid violent clashes with riot police. It took place during a protest against plans by President Nicolás Maduro to revise Venezuela's democratic system.
Maduro ultimately enforced his will, replacing the opposition-led National Assembly and effectively consolidating power for himself, but not before opposition leaders rallied mass protests to demand early presidential elections.
During clashes with the Venezuelan national guard on May 3, 2017, hooded and masked demonstrators lit fires and hurled stones. Salazar was set alight when a motorcycle's gas tank exploded. He survived with first- and second-degree burns.
Beyond Venezuela, the world also burns, set alight by fiery protest against resurgent fascism, high-level corruption, a widening gap between rich and poor, race, gender issues, human-rights abuses, environmental degradation and more.
At its most passionate, it is war in the streets—reminiscent of but perhaps more intense and violent than the anti-war and civil-rights demonstrations of the 1960s. Events such as the seminal Arab Spring in 2010-11 precipitated actual wars and, sometimes, sweeping change, brought about not by invading armies but by individuals with common complaints and high ideals.
Like their 1960s progenitors, these agents of change don't wear uniforms or hold office. Nor do the innocent victims of war and violence. Nor the millions of refugees spawned by conflict.
The winning photographs chosen by the Netherlands-based non-profit often expose the plight of the oppressed, threatened, persecuted, deprived and homeless to the world. Their common threads are universal and timeless.
Year after year, the World Press Photo exhibition—in Ottawa until Aug. 12, then on to Montreal, Toronto and Chicoutimi, Que.—chronicles humanity's highs and lows.
A young refugee cries as he climbs on a truck distributing aid near the Balukhali refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The photograph is part of a series by Canadian Kevin Frayer that took second in General News (Stories). It is the second straight year Frayer has placed at the WPP.
Among the award recipients this year are Irishman Ivor Prickett's photographs of Mosul's starved and war-weary evacuees, American Anna Boyiazis's photo essay on women of Zanzibar breaking conservative Islamic tradition by learning to swim, and Australian Adam Ferguson's portraits of young girls who escaped after Boko Haram had outfitted them with suicide bombs.
Canadian Kevin Frayer of Getty Images won second prize in the General News (Stories) category for his powerful black-and-white series documenting the tortuous journey of Rohingya refugees fleeing ethnic cleansing in Myanmar.
In Finding Freedom in the Water, young women learn to float in the Indian Ocean off Nungwi, Zanzibar. Traditionally, girls in the Zanzibar Archipelago are discouraged from learning how to swim, largely because of the strictures of a conservative Islamic culture.
The exhibition of more than 160 large-format images will be seen by a projected four million people in 100 cities and 45 countries. World Press Photo also publishes an annual book.
Its grand-prize winners inevitably have impact and resonance—sometimes fleeting; usually not.
Who can forget how Nick Ut's 1972 photograph of a naked Phan Thi Kim Phuc running from a napalm strike on a Vietnamese village helped hasten the end of American involvement in Vietnam?
Or the heart-stopping impact of Yasushi Nagao's 1960 image of right-wing student Otoya Yamaguchi wielding a sword as he assassinates Inejiro Asanuma, Socialist Party chairman, in mid-speech on a Tokyo stage?
And then there's Tank Man. Charlie Cole's iconic 1989 photograph for Newsweek of a lone, unidentified protestor confronting Chinese army tanks near Tiananmen Square stands among the most recognizable protest pictures ever taken.
Not a single subject among these and many other grand-prize winners over the decades wore a uniform or held office.
A demonstrator confronts a line of People's Liberation Army tanks on Chang'an Avenue in Beijing during protests for democratic reform on June 5, 1989.
Schemidt photographed Salazar fleetingly as he ran for help. Others documented him as fellow demonstrators doused the flames and he received medical attention.
"A few days afterward I saw him on social media, inviting people to continue the protests on the streets," Schemidt told the British Journal of Photography.
Despite the efforts of Salazar and hundreds of thousands of other Venezuelans who began taking to the streets in 2014 to protest criminal violence, corruption, hyperinflation and chronic shortages caused by government policies, Maduro won re-election in May.
The result was denounced as fraudulent by many countries, including Canada, which banned formal military co-operation and downgraded diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
For more, visit https://www.warmuseum.ca/event/world-press-photo-exhibition-2018/ or https://www.worldpressphoto.org/. | images submitted by 4,548 photographers from 125 countries, the photographs considered the best produced in 2017 pretty much reflect the gamut of conflict—from protest to war—primarily through the experiences of everyday people. Not soldiers. Not police. And not politicians.
Rather, there are refugees, victims, survivors, ex-hostages and, notably, agents of change. Now on exhibit at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Venezuelan Ronaldo Schemidt's winning photograph captures a gas-masked, anti-government protester engulfed in fire, running in what appears to be an alley in Caracas.
Stencilled in silhouette on the wall next to him, its red brick glowing as it reflects the flames, is a gun, the word paz (peace) emerging from its barrel like a bullet.
The photograph "symbolizes resistance," says exhibition curator Jerzy Brinkhof. "What we see here is a man standing up against what he thinks is injustice…and that is something that the jury is looking for.
Entitled Venezuela Crisis, it is a gripping photograph, a classic in the pantheon of World Press Photo images that are, as often as not, the best depictions of humankind's worst moments.
The 2018 World Press Photo Exposition at the Canadian War Museum. The show continues until Aug.12, then moves to Montreal, Toronto and Chicoutimi, Que.
Each year, the competition awards prizes to dozens of photographs—both as singles and stories—in eight categories: contemporary issues, general news, nature, people, sports, spot news, long-term projects and—new this year—the environment.
Only one receives the grand prize. It can come from any of the category winners, but the WPP Photo of the Year has most often been a spot-news picture. And over the years, it has inevitably spoken to more than the moment it captures.
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"Changes in the industry have forced some newspapers to fade or even close," said Clark Gilbert, Deseret News president and CEO. "At the Deseret News, we choose to lead and innovate."
The Deseret News has created a new plan that company leaders believe will be innovative and will attract readers all over the world for years to come.
The changes also include moving the Deseret News staff to the Triad Center to be integrated with KSL TV and KSL Newsradio. That combined force will contribute to all the Deseret Digital Media companies.
"With these changes we will have the largest integrated newsroom in the market, which means we'll have more reporters in the newsroom covering more stories than anyone else," said Gilbert.
Gilbert says many newspapers have simply cut costs to try to survive in the current media environment, with no plans for the future. Instead of just cutting costs to get by, the paper is instituting a five-part plan to make more efficient use of its resources and expand its editorial reach.
Part of that plan is the launch of a unit called "Deseret Connect," which will complement the integrated newsroom and utilize contributors from all over the world who will offer additional context and perspectives to the newspaper's print and online editions.
"Think of Deseret Connect as a great compliment to the core news product to the Deseret Media Companies, where we can reach out to other contributors from around the world to add context to many of the things that are being said in the news here locally and internationally," said Matt Sanders, director of Deseret Connect.
"We'll have our core newsroom; so our core team and names people are so familiar with and who have been a big part of the history of the Deseret News will still be there," Gilbert explained. "But these remote contributors will add to and expand that reach and influence."
Already more than 100 remote contributors have expressed interest in participating.
"If you want to really learn about an issue, come to the Deseret News, come to KSL, because this is where we are going to be treating the issues very seriously from a broad array of perspectives from people all over the globe," Sanders said.
The new strategy also includes more resources for deseretnews.com to enhance its offerings for readers around the world.
"We're doing so in in an aggressive and innovative way that allows us to see in the future that many millions of people will be accessing our content, so the potential reach for impact is much larger," said Chris Lee, general manager of deseretnews.com.
Meanwhile, Deseret News Editor Joe Cannon and publisher Jim Wall have chosen to step down and will pursue "other full-time personal and professional opportunities."
However, Cannon will remain on the paper's editorial advisory board and Wall will take on an advisory role to Gilbert to assist the organization in this transition.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- The Deseret News has announced workforce reductions and unveiled a plan to refocus the quality and reach of its product.
Tuesday, the paper announced a 43 percent reduction in staff -- more than 80 full- and part-time employees, all of whom were given a financial separation package by the company.
Management says the move was necessary due to changes in the newspaper industry in general -- an industry that has struggled due to the huge growth of the Internet, making previous | 108 |
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After you've created a product your company will sell on the open market, that product has a natural life cycle. The cycle begins with the product's introduction into the market, continues with the product's growth as it captures the attention of your target audience, its maturity – which refers to peak sales of the product – and eventually, its decline. Your goal as an entrepreneur is to extend that period of maturity for as long as possible, but you must understand the most effective strategies to achieve that goal<|fim_middle|> borders. You still have to market to the right audience, but the size of that audience and your access to that audience is now greatly expanded.
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Repackaging your product can help it seem new and improved to your target audience, and it can also appeal to prospects that haven't yet become buyers. Packaging includes the colors you choose, the design elements, the size of the package, the words and images you display on the package and the type of font you use.
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New car club lets H&F residents flex their motoring muscles
Publish date1 July 2020
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Image captionImage 1: Cllr Wesley Harcourt (pictured right) and James Taylor (pictured left), General Manager of Zipcar UK with a Zipcar branded VW e-Golf
Hammersmith & Fulham Council and Zipcar have launched a new flexible car club in the borough.
Zipcar Flex is available city-wide and lets residents use a simple mobile app to hire a car on a point-to-point basis, meaning they don't need to return it to a designated space when they've finished their journey.
What's more, a quarter of the fleet are electric vehicles and Zipcar intend to make the entire fleet electric by 2025.
"Last year, we declared a climate emergency and ambition for the borough to be net carbon zero by 2030," said<|fim_middle|> | Cllr Wesley Harcourt, H&F Cabinet Member for Environment.
"Zipcar Flex lets residents to make emissions-free journeys in an electric car so reducing air pollution on our roads and avoiding the running costs of private car ownership.
"Moving away from reliance on private motor vehicles will be vital to us tackling the climate crisis so this is an essential service to offer residents who may not be able to walk or cycle."
Zipcar Flex is a 'floating car club' meaning residents can pick up a car from any standard parking bay and drop it off in any parking bay of the 12 other participating boroughs.
It will complement the two existing car clubs already operating in H&F, Zipcar and Enterprise, which both require the user to return the car to a designated car club bay.
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Zipcar Flex costs 31p per minute for VW Polos and e-Golfs. There's also a cap of £14 an hour, kicking in after you're 45 minutes into your trip.
Most of London is covered by the scheme, including Heathrow T5. You can find out more and even get an estimated cost for any potential trip by entering the details using the link above.
"Zipcar has operated our Roundtrip service in Hammersmith & Fulham for many years, and we're delighted to bring our one-way Flex service to the borough," said James Taylor, Zipcar UK General Manager.
"Car sharing provides an affordable, simple and more sustainable alternative to private car ownership - and there's never been a more important time for this to be central to how our cities operate. We're thrilled that residents and businesses in Hammersmith & Fulham now have an even greater choice and flexibility around how they travel."
Tackling the climate emergency
Hammersmith & Fulham has already made huge strides towards becoming the greenest borough in Britain including a whole range of policies which:
improve air quality
promote biodiversity
reduce traffic congestion and pollution
make our streets cleaner and greener
work with our community to put environmental concerns at the heart of all we do.
As part of our commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency, we've pledged to work to a target of the borough being net carbon zero by 2030. We'll be working closely with residents to make these changes and front-and-centre of this work will is our resident-led commission which will drive our green agenda.
The Climate and Ecological Emergency Commission will ensure changes we make are as a result of working with residents, rather than doing things to them.
Find out more about steps we've taken to meet the climate challenge head-on. | 544 |
There<|fim_middle|> young and talented musicians to you. | are songs that have been loved and sung by people for hundreds of years, while many new songs are just being born at this very moment somewhere in the world. I have been always wishing to have an opportunity for providing CDs to the people who could not come to my recitals, concerts and opera performances or whom I have never met so that they can listen to my singing and enjoy beautiful songs.
Do you think people who do not speak Japanese cannot appreciate Japanese songs? I think this is partially true because lyrics are naturally very important to understand and appreciate a song. However, lyrics can be translated into other languages albeit not perfectly. Music has a tremendous and magical power of expression without words. Accordingly, the translated lyrics may be good enough for people to feel and sense the essence or spirit of Japanese songs through beautiful melodies.
Japanese songs should be appreciated, loved and sung by people all over the world, like German, French, Italian, English, Russian songs and many others. I have been singing Italian operas, European and American songs in New York based on my feeling, sensitivity, emotion, and delicate expressions acquired in Japanese culture.
To my gratification, the people in New York, the most sophisticated mosaic or melting pot of different cultures, greatly appreciate it and enjoy my singing. Accordingly, I feel very happy to be a singer who is able to share the excitement and emotion through beautiful music with so many people who have totally different backgrounds.
The CD "Moonlight" is my first album. From now on, I am going to introduce not only many contemporary Japanese songs but also introduce contemporary | 318 |
Healthcare communications specialist Cooney/Waters and Russo Partners have launched Clearpath Health Communications.
NEW<|fim_middle|> investor relations, strategic marketing and communications solutions, advocacy relations and issue-oriented communications to healthcare companies. | YORK—Healthcare communications specialist Cooney/Waters and Russo Partners, which provides investor relations and corporate communications support to emerging healthcare companies, have launched Clearpath Health Communications, offering seamless communications support over the entire lifecycles of businesses and products, from early development to commercialization.
Clearpath will help small to mid-sized companies reach and influence their target audiences as they move through each lifecycle stage. It has a staff of scientists, physicians, marketers and former journalists who will translate complex science and medical issues into understandable stories and effective campaigns.
The firm will offer corporate communications, | 114 |
Now I know what you are thinking – another pithy piece on time management (Pareto principle, Matrix II activity and even some good old fashioned pearls of wisdom from John Adair). Well any of the concepts or great thinkers, I am sure, will have directly or indirectly touched on this dichotomy but I wanted to come at this from a slightly different perspective, and something possibly linked to the slow movement that got some traction around the slow food stuff but rather seems to have fallen off my radar.
Before you start shouting and say oxymoron you fool, I would ask you to think about this a little while longer. Yes you are perfectly correct to point out that you can't be urgently slow but can you be efficiently slow? I am not settled on this but with the hurly burly of life, I think we can reach top efficiency by sometimes looking at things from a slow perspective.
In summary (because I think I am going to want to come back to this issue), to be truly efficient, and the Pare<|fim_middle|> that slow can be efficient – sometimes!
Personal development – what does it all mean? | to principle is as good a place to start as anywhere, when you come to consider what is the best use of your 20% of time then it pays, even if you are an inveterate list maker (nothing wrong with what), to include some slow time. Now slow need not be taken to its literal conclusion so that you do nothing (lie in bed) but recharging the batteries by going to an idyllic location and just taking in the air and view could be the most efficient thing that you can be doing at that particular moment (just do it slowly – get rid of your timepiece would be my top tip). If this is going to be truly 'efficient' then ideally there should be some spontaneity and you should feel that you making a deliberate point of doing things much more slowly (and thoughtfully one assumes) than you would do otherwise.
I think you need to follow your body's natural rhythms and decide when an (efficient) slow day or even a few hours needs to be factored into your programme.
I think there is a natural temptation with all the material written on efficiency – Work Smart and all that – to have long shopping lists; and a great satisfaction comes from ticking each and every task off. There is nothing wrong with this and indeed I have developed my own methodology to cope (just) with the complexity of work and home life but it does drive you on and if you can do things in the shortest time for the maximum return then there is an immense sense of achievement. All I am advocating is to think | 315 |
A day after being sworn in, President Joe Biden is rolling out a national strategy<|fim_middle|>10:00 Tuesday.
"I appreciate all the comments. That was my goal, to entertain the fans," he said. Huber said he wanted to keep the atmosphere positive, and enjoyed seeing a few people wait around until the end, especially students.
"I was very excited to see [them]," he added.
I appreciate the support and kind words from Sat., but I save my best stuff for @lsuvolleyball and @LSUsoftball games. Come check us out!
— Kyle Huber (@khuber15) September 8, 2015
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By: Trey Schmaltz
BATON ROUGE - There may be, perhaps, a silver lining in Saturday's canceled football game.
People who tried to wait for the weather to pass have gone to social media to thank the DJ at Tiger Stadium for keeping people entertained as a 30-minute rain delay turned into a three-hour wait and an eventual cancellation. People said he turned the wet football stadium into a dance party.
"Things we can't control is the weather, and cancellation policy. We can control the music," Kyle Huber said in an interview with reporter Brett Buffington for WBRZ News 2 at | 230 |
A few months ago, I posted about a little girl named Rosie. I had seen her on the Down syndrome adoption FB group, and was simply taken with her. She was precious in every way and I was surprised that a family hadn't already come forward for her. She continued to wait and I began to wonder if maybe her family was out there, somewhere… they just needed a little help finding each other.
With that prayer tucked in my heart, I posted about her here and with your help, spreading the word about this precious little girl, her forever family found her right away. Their family's story is a very special one – with some incredible connections between Rosie and her new mama – and I was deeply grateful to have been able to play a small part. They are now at work to complete their dossier and hope to have her home early next year.
Makes my heart so very happy.
Well, today I want to share another little one who is also waiting for a forever family. I first saw his little lily pad picture in April and figured his forever family would find him quickly. In May, I even wondered if *we* might be his forever family. (Honestly, since bringing Clementine home, I would be honored to be mama to another little one with Down syndrome). But he's not ours.
So, with a prayer that this little love's family is out there and just needs a little help finding him, here<|fim_middle|> get in touch with you shortly. Scout's file is designated to Heartsent and will be through early July.
If you would like to learn more about Down syndrome, feel free to check out the posts on NHBO about this special need. Or, if you have specific questions, feel free to message me on Facebook. | is Scout. He is one year old, has a special need of Down syndrome and has the most kissable little duck lips I ever did see.
Lovely Scout is a clever and lovely little baby! At 6 months Scout had no problems adapting to his home and surroundings. He loved lying on a mat and grasping his toys to shake with his little hands! When his name is called, Scout would adorably turn to look in the direction of the noise.
At 7 and 8 months, Scout's abilities were increasing every day. Scout loves playing with his friends and with his toys. Scout loves to play outside in the sunshine and having rocking chair competitions with his friends! Scout's favorite toys play sounds and music and he loves listening to stories!
Scout needs a family who will continue to shower him with love and excite him with music and learning!
If you would like to know more about Scout, please complete and submit this Contact Form to Heartsent. Once you've submitted the form, a Heartsent staff member will | 210 |
The reason that Gascoyne Solutions was set up initially was due to the number of friends that I knew, who owned small businesses, but weren't active on social media. So, why is this an issue?
It depends on how keen you are to promote yourselves with customers or potential clients. 94% of digital consumers aged 16-64 have an account on at least one social media platform and 98% of these people have been active in the last month. So, if you are looking for people to see your brand, social media has to be worth consideration.
Having been running my business for over 2 years now, it is clear that for smaller businesses, one barrier is often cost, but more often than that, the concern that owners don't understand how to make social media marketing work for them.
However, it doesn't have to be complicated (or expensive) to be successful. Whilst an inactive account on Facebook or LinkedIn can be more damaging than having no account at all, it doesn't have to take long to make your accounts proactive and appealing to prospective customers or clients.
Identify who you most want to connect with – by doing this you can work out which platforms will work most effectively for you.
Create some basic content – most social media works most effectively with the use of images. However, you don't need a graphic designer to create this (although of course it could be beneficial in some cases) and there are plenty of FREE apps on the market to help you such as Canva, Wordswag, Picsart. Take a look at what is available under their free trials.
Make your content engaging – look at your competitors and see what inspires you. Think about what your customers love about your work and normally that is what you need to be sharing with your social media audience.
Consistency – make sure<|fim_middle|> can expect from you. That doesn't mean bombarding them until they switch off your profile, but it does mean making sure that you have a schedule each month. And if you're worried about remembering to post, don't forget that there are lots of scheduling tools that can help you. This means that you could set aside a couple of hours a month and at the end of this time you'll have your content ready to post across all the platforms you want. Job done and now you can get back to your core business.
Be Yourself – one of the main things is to let your brand speak for itself. I have been known to talk people out of work with me, as I genuinely believe that if you have the time and will, social media is best done by someone within the business!
Of course, if you don't have the time for this, I'm always happy to help!!
It always amazes me how many people are on LinkedIn who actually have the bare bones for their profile. No matter how you're using it, if you don't inspire people when they look you up, your run the risk that they won't want to connect with you or your business.
Social media can take your business to places it hadn't imagined. Taking over from websites for many, it is well worth finding one or two platforms and learning to do them well.
Not sure on how to use LinkedIn to find new business? Concerned that your profile isn't as good as it could be? Why not do my 1:1 workshop to find out how you can increase viable leads, build relationships and make the most of your LinkedIn profile. Call me on 07974 074401 for more details. | you post on a consistent basis so that your followers know what they | 13 |
North Carolina Lawmakers Approve Redistricting Plan
North Carolina Public Radio | By Jeff Tiberii
Published November 16, 2019 at 7:02 AM CST
Two Republican members of Congress from North Carolina may have a hard time winning reelection next year. The congressional lines in that state are changing. Last month, a state court blocked North Carolina's congressional map from being used in 2020. They ruled it was an extreme partisan gerrymander, a violation of the state constitution. And under pressure from the court, state lawmakers approved a new set of electoral maps yesterday. Jeff Tiberii of member station WUNC joins us. Thanks so much for being with us.
JEFF TIBERII, BYLINE: Glad to be with you.
SIMON: Specifically, Jeff, what's changing?
TIBERII: Well, despite this being a pretty evenly divided state, the congressional delegation here is pretty lopsided. It currently consists of 10 Republicans and three Democrats. And what is widely expected to happen under these new congressional districts, if they hold, is that this would move to an 8-5 delegation. So two seats that are presently Republican would move to a much more urban constituency and Democratic constituency. This would leave sitting Republican Congressmen George Holding and Mark Walker with a very tough road ahead in 2020. And it likely makes things a little bit more even. But we heard plenty of discord from Democrats this week.
SIMON: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that federal courts can't step into these gerrymandering cases, which, of course, moves a lot of them to the state courts. How much is North Carolina perceived to be a test case for other states?
TIBERII: I think very much so. Attorneys who have argued cases in state court in recent months have acknowledged that they hope that the arguments they've been making will very much serve as a blueprint in other states. And<|fim_middle|> for being with us.
TIBERII: You're welcome, Scott.
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Jeff Tiberii
Jeff Tiberii first started posing questions to strangers after dinner at La Cantina Italiana, in Massachusetts, when he was two-years-old. Jeff grew up in Wayland, Ma., an avid fan of the Boston Celtics, and took summer vacations to Acadia National Park (ME) with his family. He graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, and moved to North Carolina in 2006. His experience with NPR member stations WAER (Syracuse), WFDD (Winston-Salem) and now WUNC, dates back 15 years.
See stories by Jeff Tiberii | we're talking about congressional redistricting, but it's also important to note that there has been, similarly, a successful legislative challenge. But also, there has been a challenge in the partisan gerrymandering realm to legislative districts. So legislative districts were blocked back in September, and that led to a redraw of more than 70 state House and state Senate seats. So the hope here is that what has happened in North Carolina, which is very much a gerrymandered state - that's going to be utilized in other states as congressional maps. And also, legislative maps are challenged.
SIMON: And North Carolina, as you note, has been at the center of so many fights about redistricting - legislative, judicial, lawsuits. Does this new plan settle those?
TIBERII: No, I don't think so. Fight is certainly not over. The plaintiffs who filed suit in this congressional case had a release Friday afternoon within minutes of the maps receiving the final legislative approval stating that they were going to challenge the new congressional districts in court. And it remains to be seen whether or not this new congressional map, the one that likely, again, would yield that 8-5 split, is going to hold or if the judges are going to take further action. It's also worth noting that the timeline here is fairly condensed. North Carolina has moved up its primary. As of now, it is scheduled to be a Super Tuesday state in 2020. And candidate filing begins in less than three weeks.
SIMON: Jeff Tiberii, Capitol Bureau Chief at member station WUNC, thanks so much | 333 |
If you visit Arches or Canyonlands National Parks in the summer, you may be greeted by long days with<|fim_middle|>This place has become gross. I highly recommend skipping the area. | temperatures in the triple digits. In those conditions, a simply swim in a cold creek can be as satisfying as any of those parks' amazing landmarks. The Colorado River around Moab is swift and silty, so instead bathe in the refreshing waters of Mill Creek.
Mill Creek Trail heads deep into the Utah landscape southeast of Moab, but you only need to hike a quarter-mile to reach this fluvial refuge. Take the single track from the parking lot and head east parallel to Mill Creek, which has dug a fifteen-foot deep trench into the rocky plain. The level trail passes just to the right of a man-made waterfall at an old mill site. From here, the trail continues up along the creek, but if all you want is a refreshing dip, backtrack along the ledge for a few hundred feet until a path appears down the rocky bank. Once you descend to the creek, the hiking is over and it's time to swim.
Mill Creek is shallow with relaxing pools and enough current to push you down a few rock water slides. Make your way upstream and you may see a few daredevils cliff jumping into the pool at the base of the falls. The deep spot is quite narrow, so jumping is not the greatest idea (unless you know a good doctor in Moab for broken legs).
Mill Creek is a great way to beat the relentless summer heat that comes with hiking in Utah. When you are ready to return to the 100-degree air, make a 180-degree turn, ascend the bank of the creek, and walk back to the parking lot. Mill Creek is located on BLM land. Dogs are allowed. No fee or permit is required to visit Mill Creek, so get out and enjoy.
Mill Creek Popularity: Mill Creek has become a highly (or overly) visited destination in the past decade. Trash, graffiti and other environmental impacts to the park and surrounding properties have increased as a result. New restrictions are enforced along Powerhouse Lane to address overflow parking and curtail visitors (parking may not be available when you arrive to hike). Take efforts to reduce the impact of your visit and help remove trash. Read more about visitor impacts in the Moab Sun News or help restore the area with Mill Creek Partnership.
To get to the trailhead: From downtown Moab, head south on Route 191. Make a left onto Sage Ave, followed by a quick right onto Holyoak Lane. Drive two blocks to Mill Creek Drive and make a left. Drive half a mile to Powerhouse Lane and turn right. Take this road for a third of a mile to the parking lot at road's end. Park in the public lot and not where prohibited along Powerhouse Lane or on private property.
Explore other hikes in Zion, Canyonlands, and Arches National Parks.
This short stroll in the Sierra foothills visits the perfect swimming hole for a hot summer day.
This 1.5-mile hike visits a refreshing natural water slide on the eastern side of the Great Western Divide.
There are 25 campgrounds operated by the Bureau of Land Management surrounding Moab, Utah outside Arches and Canyonlands National Park.
If I remember correctly we went left. We had the same issue. Not sure where to go, but we kept following people's voices, and eventually wound up at the falls where you can cliff jump.
This is a really cool hike. My friend and I did this hike in July, during the heat of the day and it was amazing. You get to wade through the cool water which helps keep you from burning up. There are a lot of neat little places to explore. I had the courage to climb the falls and jump off the cliff into the pool. About 20′-30′ depending on where you jump from. The pool is only about 6′-7′ at its deepest so perfect execution is a must. There is soft mud at the base of the falls which helps absorb the impact. I jumped off twice, and the second time I felt my leg slide against a hidden rock that scared me pretty good. It was fun, but definitely not safe for your beginning cliff jumper. I would ask locals for advice before attempting this cliff!
Today (10-1-16) lost a backup in the parking lot of this trail. Anyone know where (website) I make a post to ask for help if someone found it?
For years, the community has tried to keep "Left Hand" from becoming known to so many tourists, due to the environmental impact. Perhaps just keeping it to themselves would be a slightly more appropriate way to say that… I put it to the test many years ago and asked an agent behind the counter at the visitors center… She shook her head and said: "I have never heard of Left Hand"! Perhaps she was new. Either way, it is a wonderful oasis and a short hike!
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Mythology surrounding the unicorn, a white horse-like creature with a single spiral horn, dates back to ancient times. They symbolise nobility, purity, strength, courage and magical healing powers. There is a legend that the unicorn's horn has the ability to purify poisoned waters.
The Unicorn has long been associated with Scotland and has been depicted as a symbol of Scotland in heraldry dating back to the 12th century. The Royal Coat of Arms for Scotland shows a unicorn with a crown<|fim_middle|> AR | Terms and Disclaimer | and gold chains.
You will find the unicorn in statues, stonework, flags and tapestries across Scotland. In Inverness, you can see a bronze unicorn on top of the Mercat Cross outside the Town House. This is also the home of the oldest known representation of the Burgh arms on a panel painted during the reign of King Charles 1 and on the stained glass windows at the top of the Town House staircase.
A more recent sculpture of a unicorn, by Gerald Laing, surrounded by four falcons, stands in Falcon Square in Inverness.
Fairies are also a feature of ancient European folklore. They play an important role in the myths and legends of Scotland. Again, endowed with magical powers, "faeries" are associated with many places across the Highlands, such as The Fairy Glen in Rosemarkie and the Fairy Pools in Skye, where they are believed to protect the waters.
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Sharing what we learn in a startup typically happens naturally because the product team and the company are pretty much the same thing. However, as companies scale, this becomes substantially more difficult, yet it also becomes increasingly important to do.
A technique I love for helping with this is for the head of product, at a company all-hands or similar meeting every week or two, to take 15-30 minutes to highlight what has been learned in product discovery across the various product teams.
Note that this is meant to cover the bigger learnings, and not the minor things; what worked, and what didn't work, and what the teams are planning to try the following week.
This update needs to move fast and be kept at the big learnings level, which is why I prefer the VP product to do this. This is not where every product manager parades in front of everyone for a detailed update; taking 1-2 hours of time, and at more detail than most people want to see, and it's not meant to be a repeat of sprint reviews either.
The big learnings are important<|fim_middle|> it's critical that the organization understand that discovery and innovation is about continuously running these rapid experiments and learning from the results.
It is also important culturally that the product organization be transparent and generous in what they learn and how they work. It helps the broader organization to understand that the product organization is not there "to serve the business," but rather is there to solve problems for our customers, in ways that work for our business. | to share broadly, especially when things don't go as hoped. As a side benefit, sometimes there is someone in the audience that has an insight as to what might explain the results.
This is a useful and easy way even for the various product teams to keep apprised of what other teams are learning, as well as ensuring that useful learnings make it to the leaders.
This technique encourages the product teams to keep their focus on big learnings, and not minor experimentation that doesn't have a real customer or business impact one way or the other.
Culturally, | 115 |
(Ironton, OH) Ohio University Southern is hosting a community workshop in response to the region's opioid crisis. The session will provide training on Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment, or SBIRT.
This workshop seeks to provide strategies for appropriate response to individuals impacted by drug abuse. SBIRT is an evidence based approach which promotes universal screening to identify use, early risks, and abuse and appropriate<|fim_middle|> the Caucus Room of the Academic Center at the Ironton Campus on September 21, 2018. The workshop is scheduled from 8:30am to 11:30am.
For more information or to register, please email workforcesuccess@ohio.edu. | intervention.
Lyn O'Connell, Ph.D IMFT, and Clinical Coordinator of the MUSBIRT project at Marshall University is the workshop presenter. The project is funded by a federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Grant.
The workshop is hosted by the Southern Campus Workforce Success initiative. Registered participants will meet in | 63 |
Throwback Thursday: The Benefits of Forgiveness 0
For many of us, when we get hurt our natural inclination is to seek revenge. But that's not good for our health! In this mini episode, Ned stresses the importance of letting go of anger and resentment. It's not easy, but the benefits are definitely worth it!
Ned's book, Dare to Forgive: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Forgive-Power-Letting-Moving/dp/0757302939
This episode was originally released in June 2016. New episodes return on July 11th!
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Ned hears from the pros, kids, parents and a special guest as he explores screen-time, online dangers, setting limits, and the latest apps parents should be concerned about. He also talks to a security expert and former FBI agent posing undercover online as a 13-year-old girl about these Internet risks.
Ned also talks with Dr. Susan Linn, co-founder of the campaign for a commercial-free childhood about the effects of media on youth and setting limits.
Send us your thoughts and questions to connect@distractionpodcast.com and you might be included in a future episode!
Links from this episode:
www.consumingkids.com
www.momsclub.org
www.kiddle.co
www.internetsafetyconcepts.com/parents
Parent-Child internet safety contracts: http://www.distractionpodcast.com/contracts/
This episode was originally released in April 2016.
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Age doesn't really matter! World-renowned leader in brain health, Dr. Paul Nussbaum shares his prescription for longevity and quality of life with Dr. Hallowell. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with how old you are!
Dr. Nussbaum's book: What is the Purpose of My Brain?https://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-68319-704-1
This episode was originally released in September 2016.
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Dr. Hallowell and his longtime co-author, Dr. John Ratey, pick-up where they left off in Part 1 by answering more listener questions. Anxiety, slow processing speeds, helping someone you love with ADHD and other issues are all covered in this show.
Join the conversation and be a part of the show! We're looking for callers and questions for an upcoming episode featuring Dr. Hallowell and his wife, Sue! They've raised three kids with ADHD, have been married for a very long time, and Sue is a social worker so they can talk about a variety of subjects!<|fim_middle|> find your "flow zone" in this week's mini.
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Do you love someone who has ADHD? Sue Hallowell returns to Distraction to talk with listeners and answer their questions about loving (and living with) someone who has ADHD for an upcoming episode. Not only has Sue supported Dr. Hallowell throughout their marriage, but she's also raised three children who also have ADHD. You might say she's an expert on the subject!
If you have a question for Sue and you're available by phone on Monday, June 26th (when we're recording the episode) please send an email to connect@distractionpodcast.com. Be sure to include your question and phone number so we can arrange the details!
Listen to Sue's debut on Distraction in Episode 29
Ned and Sue's book: Married to Distraction
Listen Again: 3 Stories You'll Want to Hear 0
Thrown down a flight of stairs at 2 years old; moved to America for love then got divorced; homeless at 16... Dr. Hallowell hears three fascinating life stories when he goes back to Distraction's favorite electronics-free coffee shop to connect with other customers. Conversations about PTSD, mental illness, and starting your own business are highlighted in these three exchanges with patrons of East Rock Coffee in New Haven, Connecticut.
If you have a question or comment for Dr. Hallowell record it on your smartphone and email it to connect@distractionpodcast.com.
Throwback Thursday: Got Junk? How to Get Rid of It 0
Staying neat and organized is good for a focused mind, but it takes effort! Professional organizer, Judith Kolberg, offers tips for getting rid of stuff you don't need and shares insight on when it's time to call an expert.
Judith's website: http://fileheads.net/
Do you have a question for Dr. Hallowell or an episode idea? Send it to connect@distractionpodcast.com. | Email your question and contact info to connect@distractionpodcast.com.
Listen to Tackling ADHD Questions Head-On Part 1.
Throwback Thursday: 10 Tips on Connection 0
When you feel engaged and connected to the world you become less distracted. In this week's mini episode Dr. Hallowell talks about ten key connections you should foster in order to live a happier and more focused life. This episode was originally released in September 2016.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR LISTENERS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN UPCOMING EPISODE!
Dr. Hallowell and his wife, Sue, are recording a special episode about living with and loving someone who has ADHD. As many of our listeners know, Dr. Hallowell has ADHD and he and Sue's three children have it as well. So if you have a question about raising a child with ADHD, or being a parent with ADHD, or anything related please reach out to us so you can be included in the show! Just send us an email with your question to connect@distractionpodcast.com.
Revisiting Dashboard Diversions: Are New Cars Safer or Scarier? 0
Car manufacturers are enticing buyers with the latest technological advancements, but are the newest vehicles helping or hindering drivers? In this show the editors of Car & Driver magazine take listeners on an adventure in a self-driving Tesla, and Ned goes to a Mercedes dealership to check out the bells and whistles of the S-class model. Listen in and decide for yourself whether all of the new technology is a good thing or a bad thing.
Send your thoughts and questions to connect@distractionpodcast.com!
Our thanks to Mercedes of North Haven for their help in making this episode. http://www.mercedesbenzofnorthhaven.com/
And we're still looking for callers and questions for Dr. Hallowell's wife, Sue, when she joins Ned in the studio on June 26th! Do you have a question about raising kids or being married to someone with ADHD? Send an email to connect@distractionpodcast.com with your question and phone number.
Special: Join Dr. Hallowell on Cape Cod this Summer for an ADHD Seminar! 0
In this special episode Dr. Hallowell outlines the ADHD program he's offering from August 7-11, 2017 called "Unwrapping the Gifts: A Strength-Based Approach to ADHD Across the Life Span." This seminar is being offered through the Cape Cod Institute and will explore the entire world of ADHD in its human as well as its clinical and scientific dimensions. It will provide a solid, practical basis for diagnosis and treatment at all ages. To sign up or get more info: Cape.org.
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Alderan's Frisco Project in Utah, USA is a historical mining district encompassing numerous historical mines including the Cactus breccia pipe hosted copper-gold-silver deposit, the Imperial sk<|fim_middle|>. | arn hosted copper-zinc deposit and the Horn Silver Mine, a historical high grade lead-zinc-silver producer.
Historical ownership across the Frisco Mineral System has been fragmented with local identity, Mr Page Blakemore Senior, dedicating much of his life to consolidating ownership of the private (patented) land. The historical fragmented ownership has provided a barrier to effective exploration of the Frisco Mineral System with previous explorers, including Kennecott (Rio Tinto), Teck Cominco and Newmont, limiting their work to small areas of the system. Alderan has built on the work of Mr Blakemore and taken the final steps to consolidate, for the first time, mineral rights across the entire system.
In addition, historical exploration intersected copper-molybdenum mineralization within several deeper holes in Upper Cactus Canyon.
Alderan´s Frisco Project in southwestern Utah lies in the western Cordillera of the United States, near the eastern side of the Great Basin. It is part of the southernmost of three major, sub-parallel polymetallic mineral belts of mid-Tertiary age containing most of Utah´s base and precious metal occurrences, including the Bingham Canyon porphyry deposit located 3 hours drive to the north, which has produced over 3 billion tonnes of ore from a mine that has continually operated for over 100 years | 283 |
Little Orphan Annie, Again
Pam's Pictorama Post: Pictorama readers know that Little Orphan Annie<|fim_middle|> little gem that it is, will be going up on the wall in a place of honor here at Deitch Studio. I include the music with the somewhat less than memorable lyrics in case anyone is ambitious enough to want to play the tune or is curious about the lyrics. (So keep your grit and fight for your own and soon You'll find a Home Sweet Home…)
Meanwhile, as above, stay tuned for more Little Orphan Annie to come as I certainly have my eyes peeled.
Tagged Ambrose J. Wyrick, collectible, comics, Comix, Grunts the piglet, Harold Gray, Little Orphan Annie, Little Orphan Annie Ambrose Wyrick 1925, premiums, sheet music | has made a few appearances in posts recently and that with Kim reading his way through the strip that Deitch Studio has been immersing itself in many, if not all, things Orphan Annie. (And just between us, I doubt this is the last Annie post – such a marvel of marketing was that strip!)
While making another recent acquisition (see that post of a really splendid oilcloth Annie doll purchased to match a Sandy acquired a ways back here, and a ways back I wrote about an Olvatine mug I purchased – that post can be found here) I ran across this sheet music, however it wasn't in full color. A few weeks of patience and the color version turned up in time for Kim to buy it for me for Christmas and here we are.
While this sheet music isn't exactly rare, information about it and the music within does not abound. I have spent the morning down several rabbit holes resulting in a handful of interesting facts and tales to offer. Written and published by Ambrose J. Wyrick in 1925, the year the strip was born and like the strip it came out of Chicago. I could not find a recording of the tune, nor any mention of a record. (A later song, recorded by Coon Sander's Nighthawks in 1928, with words by Gus Kahn and music by Joe Sanders, is all but a standard of the period still today. It can be heard here on Youtube.)
The sheet music sports a nice photo of Harold Gray. (Creator of Little Orphan Annie and noted that it is a Butler Photo Chicago – no relation, in 1925 my grandfather was just settling in NY as a young man whose name was changed to Butler at Ellis Island, no interest whatsoever in music, photography or Little Orphan Annie.)
In the lower right corner and a small insignia of a pig that proclaims, Oink! Grunts himself in person!) in the upper right, presumably drawn by Gray.
Grunts the piglet was an early character in the strip. His origin story is found in dailies on March 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, 1925. He seems to stick around a bit, but as he didn't ultimately make much of an impression on Kim, I assume the character doesn't develop beyond a point and wains out of the strip.
Annie and a young Sandy grace the front, banging out said tune (I assume) on the piano, the strange doll character acting as page turner for her. Sandy is singing from his own copy of the music. The back of the music shows Ralph Olson and his Orchestra (A Jack Richardson Unit) plays Little Orphan Annie and other Wyrick Songs. Those other titles (Compositions of Merit) are shown in part there as well.
Any legacy of Ambrose J. Wyrick has been largely purged by time, even on the vast internet of today. Not only could was I unable to find a recording or record of this tune, but barely a tidbit of information on Mr. Wyrick himself. It would seem he was as much performer as musician or publisher and he seemed to have a popular talk (ironically perhaps in retrospect) about music and business which he toured with – the published volume of the talk appears to be available for a sum. Only the poster below could be found, declaring his skill as, Distinguished Composer *Author*Actor*Orator*and Tenor…Attraction Extraordinaire. (This courtesy of the University of Iowa archive.)
Oddly enough, I was also able to find his autograph for sale with a portrait of him, shown below. On the other side there was an autograph with a photograph reproduction of Preston Bradley, a fellow Chicagoan lecturer and clegyman.
Today's tooling around Youtube looking for this I ran into much Annie lore to be considered on its own. There are readings of the poem, Little Orphant Annie, a poem penned in 1885 by James Whitcomb Riley, and thought to be the inspiration on some level for the strip. The poem (which is pretty interesting) and its history can be found on Wikipedia here or one of the Youtube readings of it here – but I suggest the read over the listen myself. Youtube also turns up a truly ancient silent cartoon which is honestly not quite visible – we'll hope that one day a better print turns up.
Finally, best of all perhaps, Kim turned me onto Chuck McCann (WPIX NY television host) doing Little Orphan Annie, in a dress with white disk eyes and all. An image of that, which speaks for itself, snatched below!
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Contrary to popular belief, mini-golf is very challenging. The unforgiving, neon green turf and the jagged rock formations send my ball spiraling in the wrong direction and careen straight into the roaring waterfall every time. The irony of my inadequate skills, however, is not lost on my younger sister, who routinely avoids obstacles and sinks her ball straight into the hole. Her embarrassing victory dance follows soon after, much to my own dismay. Notwithstanding my mini-golf shortcomings, I am known as "golf girl" by my peers and have learned much about myself and the game as the sole girl on my high school's golf team.
Growing up hearing tales of the golf team that my father coached and watching the LPGA from my grandfather's couch instilled me with a passion for golf. Looking up to Annika Sörenstam and other talented women who played with such grace and power ultimately gave me some dynamic, passionate role models to look up to. When the coach cut me from middle school golf tryouts, bright purple junior clubs in hand, I was determined to get better and committed to making myself and my role models proud. I began taking over 100 swings each night and spent countless hours on the putting green dreaming of that match winning putt. After being turned away, the sense of accomplishment in being one of the team's leaders in the following season was one of the best feelings in the world.
For the past six years, I have become accustomed to the mannerisms, smell, and humor of teenage golf boys. However, arriving at the first match brimming with four teams full of tall, strong boys and not another girl in sight made me gulp. The shorter bathroom line was a bonus when I first arrived at the course, but all was forgotten when I went to take my first shot from the female tee box. My teammate, James, walked up to me, noticing my apprehension, and told me the most random, bizarre joke that I had ever heard. In that moment, I knew my teammates had my back, even if I did not always completely comprehend their humor. Over time, the team grew into a tight-knit group of friends who fit together like a puzzle. James can break a bad round with a laugh, Matt gives the best<|fim_middle|> local country club. Scrubbing the spilled adult beverages out of the cup holders and disposing of the deteriorating cigars was not how I pictured spending my summers, but was valuable for the free rounds I played. By the end of the summer, I realized my hard work leveled the playing field between myself and my more affluent opponents.
This gentleman's sport has become such a significant part of my life. The amount of joy I receive from sinking a lengthy putt or driving my ball straight down the center of the fairway reminds me just how grateful I am to play this sport. My sister might still dance in the parking lot after we play a round of mini-golf, I will join her, because I know that I will continue to play golf, and learn from the game, for the rest of my life.
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Riley's essay grabbed my attention through her strong use of imagery in the first paragraph. Riley shows many different sides of her personality in this essay — her goofy side has fun playing mini-golf with her sister, her ambitious side sought out female role models and access to the country club, and her optimistic side encourages her teammates. Riley maintained a single narrative throughout the essay and spoke in detail about her passion, which is why this essay works.
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As the daughter of two teachers, country club simulators and memberships to the area's elite courses were not options for me. Two summers ago, I took matters into my own hands and got a job cleaning out dirty carts and taking out the trash at the | 121 |
Warm temperatures have not yet reached some parts of the U.S., but hens are laying more because of increased daylight. Here's how to prevent frozen eggs and what to do with ones you find.
It's mid-April, time for spring flowers, warm rain showers and the soft, bright green that signals the season of rebirth … well, for some of us. In parts of the United States, winter still thrives, with snow squalls, ice storms and subfreezing temperatures. The weather might be confusing to us humans, but it's even more so to the chickens. Hens are producing eggs in direct correlation to the increase in daylight, and they don't understand that a blizzard is raging outside. As a result, we sometimes open our nestboxes to discover frozen, cracked eggs.
It's disheartening to see our girls' efforts become casualties of capricious weather. It can also be embarrassing if we have customers waiting for their freshly laid dozen. Until the forecast bids farewell to the polar precipitation—which isn't until June in<|fim_middle|> if adding an insulation layer will reduce the size of your nestbox, consider a different option.
What About the Frozen Eggs?
Frozen eggs in themselves are not bad. In fact, freezing eggs—by either separating the yolks from the whites or beating them together—is an effective way to store your surplus. However, eggs that freeze in the nestbox should be discarded immediately, especially if the shell has cracked. Eggshells are porous; with an exposed interior, the egg is more susceptible to contamination. Remove and dispose of all frozen and cracked eggs and make sure your nestbox litter has not been soiled by raw egg that might have seeped through the eggshell crack in case it started to thaw. | some parts of the country—finding frozen eggs in our henhouses is a distinct and distressing possibility. Minimize your nestbox losses by trying one of these fixes.
Having more than the minimum amount of litter in your nestboxes goes a long way to protecting freshly laid eggs. An extra couple of inches not only provides protective cushioning to receive the eggs, it also helps insulate against the cold. For an extra buffer against the chill, place dryer lint underneath the nestbox litter. Your hens will appreciate the additional comfort, too.
Leaving eggs in the nest for too long during wintry weather is an almost certain guarantee that they will freeze. They exit the hens at about 105 degrees and encounter a drop in temperature of 70 degrees or more. In those below-freezing conditions, the yolk and albumen quickly begin to solidify. Limit your eggs' exposure to the cold by collecting them more frequently throughout the day. If your schedule keeps you away from your coops, arrange for you child—or that of a neighbor—or a trustworthy friend to collect eggs before and after school.
If your henhouse has wiggle room, consider remodeling. Adding insulating sheathing to your nestbox construct increases heat retention during winter (and reduces the transfer of outdoor heat during summer) to help keep your eggs from freezing. Make certain that no insulation is exposed, as this is a potential threat to inquisitive chickens. Also ensure that you retain the dimensions of your nestboxes. Each box should measure at least 12 inches high, wide and deep (and larger for bigger birds); | 326 |
Halsey brings the heat with her sophomore album, "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom."
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After a freshman album release, world tour, and plenty of festivals played, pop singer Halsey is back in the game with the release of her sophomore album, "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom." The long-awaited album hit stores and streaming sites on Friday, June 2, after the artist dropped multiple hints last summer about what was coming next. The deluxe album consists of 16 tracks, all contributing to the thematic and well thought-out ambiance of the album, something Halsey has been known to do since her early career. This album specifically focuses around two Romeo and Juliet-type houses, Aurem and Angelus, and follows two characters, Solis and Luna, throughout a doomed relationship. Between the cinematic disposition of her artwork and the coherent sound of each song, "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom" has brought a lot to the table thus far.
After dropping hints about the second album with mysterious tweets and concert projections, Halsey finally released her first single off of "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom" at the beginning of May called "Now or Never." The single is a low-beat, slower pop song, and has been receiving a lot of love from both fans and radio stations alike. Not only was the song the first single, but it was also accompanied by a lengthy, cinematic music video that prefaces the mood of the album and portrays the Romeo and Juliet aspect. While this song is a hit, it definitely isn't a sufficient representation of the artistry in the album.
A track that shows Halsey's full range in terms of songwriting ability and vocal range is "100 Letters," a song that conveys the story of an abusive relationship being broken by the character Halsey portrays. The thematic element of this song is not only sensitive, but beautifully written, and stands out as being one of the softer songs on the album. Something about the harmonies before each chorus gives this song a chilling effect, and makes for a mysteriously dark tune that is definitely among the most emotional tracks. Another song that seems to hold this mood is "Sorry," which is the only true ballad on "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom." This song is quite different from the rest, being a slow, toned-down version of Halsey's usually powerful demeanor.
Considering the importance of artistry and theme in this album, "Hopeless Fountain Kingdom" includes multiple shortened tracks, including "Prologue," "Walls Could Talk," and "Good Mourning," all standing under the two minute mark. These tidbits include not only musical elements, but speaking parts as well, describing the setting of the kingdom as well as the actual prologue to William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." These may seem unnecessary to some, but they actually add quite a bit of character to the record, tying the rest of the full-length songs to one another and setting up the mood changes in the music.
To last track on the album is a song called, "Hopeless," fitting both the tone and title of the album quite well. The song is one of the more emotional, being written about the two characters' inevitably failing relationship<|fim_middle|>5 stars. | . This is a clever way to close the album, as it brings the Romeo and Juliet theme to a lose by concluding the fate of the two lovers.
"Hopeless Fountain Kingdom" by Halsey is not only composed of great music, but full of artistry, passion and thought. These factors blend to form a tragically beautiful story, album, and tracklist, wholly deserving 5/ | 81 |
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Oak Grove High School's Parental Involvement Policy
Oak Grove High School agrees to implement the following statutory requirements:
o Oak Grove High School will jointly develop with parents and distribute to parents of participating children, a Parental Involvement Policy that the school and parents of participating children agree on.
o Oak Grove High School will notify parents about the Parental Involvement Policy in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, will distribute this policy to parents in a language the parents can understand.
o Oak Grove High School will make the Parental Involvement Policy available to the local community.
o Oak Grove High School will periodically update the Parental Involvement Policy to meet the changing needs of parents and the school.
o Oak Grove High School will adopt the school-parent compact as a component of its Parental Involvement Policy.
o Oak Grove High School agrees to be governed by the following statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities and procedures in accordance with this definition:
Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring--
(A) parents play an integral role in assisting their child's learning;
(B) parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's education at school;
(C) that parents are full partners in their child's education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child;
(D) the carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA.
Oak Grove High School will implement required school parental involvement policy components as follows:
1. Oak Grove High School will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development and joint agreement of its Parental Involvement Policy and its school wide plan, if applicable, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way under section 1118(b) of the ESEA:
Gather and disseminate to parents for review the following materials: District wide Parental Involvement Policy, the School's Parental Involvement Policy, the school-parent compact, and Parent Notices from the Table on page 45 of the Title I, Part A Non-Regulatory Guidance. These materials will be disseminated to parents at Family Nights, School Improvement Plan Committee meetings, and parent/teacher conferences. Written and oral input from parents will be solicited through parent meetings, School/Parent Advisory meetings, parent/teacher conferences, school memos, and other regular written communications with parents.
2. Oak Grove High School will take the following actions to distribute to parents of participating children and the local community the Parental Involvement Policy:
Ø The School Parental Involvement Policy will be distributed to parents at parent meetings.
Ø Parents of new participating students will receive the policy upon registration if eligible for Title I.
3. Oak Grove High School will periodically update its Parental Involvement Policy to meet the changing needs of parents and the school through:
Ø quarterly School Improvement Committee meetings
Ø regular Family Night meetings
Ø General School meetings
Ø Regular PTO Meetings
4. Oak Grove High School will convene an annual meeting to inform parents of the following:
o That Oak Grove High School participates in Title I,
o The requirements of Title I
o Of their rights to be involved as outlined in Table B of Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Non-Regulatory Guidance (page 45), Section 1118; the school-parent compact, Appendix C, page 51 of the Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Non-Regulatory Guidance, the district wide parental involvement policy, and the school's parental involvement policy and
o Meetings will be held at convenient times to encourage parents to attend. Parents will be notified about meetings through school memos, newspaper, television, and the automated phone system.
5. Oak Grove High School will hold a flexible number of meetings at varying times, and may provide transportation, child care, and/or home visits, paid for with Title I funding as long as these services relate to parental involvement:
To encourage parents to attend these meetings, the school will offer training to<|fim_middle|> Involvement Policy:
Ø The school-parent compact will be a part of the School Parental Involvement Policy.
Ø At the beginning of each school year the school-parent compact will be completed and signed by the administrator, teacher, the parent(s), and the student.
Ø As needed, the school-parent compact will be included in school memos along with the School Parental Involvement Policy.
3. The school will, with the assistance of the district, provide assistance to parents of children served by the school in understanding topics such as the following:
· the State's academic content standards,
· the State's student academic achievement standards,
· the State and local academic assessments including alternate assessments,
· the requirements of Title I,
· how to monitor their child's progress, and
· how to work with educators:
Parents will receive training and necessary information on the topics above through:
Family Nights, school memos and the automated phone system
4. As appropriate, the school will, with the assistance of the district, provide materials and training such as literacy training and using technology to help parents work with their children to improve their children's academic achievement and to foster parental involvement, by:
Family Nights, school memos and the automated phone system.
5. The school will, with the assistance of the district and parents, educate its teachers, pupil services personnel, principals and other staff, in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to implement and coordinate parent programs and build ties between parents and schools, by:
encouraging staff to attend parental involvement workshops and conferences, web-based learning, and site staff development.
6. The school will, to the extent feasible and appropriate, take the following actions to ensure that information related to the school and parent- programs, meetings, and other activities, is sent to the parents of participating children in an understandable and uniform format, including alternative formats upon request, and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand:
Upon identification of parental need for information in another language or in another format, the school will take steps to ensure that the parent request is fulfilled.
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Oak Grove High School will provide information about Title I programs to parents of participating children in a timely manner through the automated phone system, memos, and meetings.
Oak Grove High School will provide parents of participating children with a description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet through:
Ø the annual Title I parent meeting
Ø regular parent/teacher conferences
Ø Family Nights throughout the year
(a) If requested by parents, Oak Grove High School will provide parents of participating children opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and respond to any such suggestions as soon as practicably possible:
Ø through prearranged meetings with the Title I Coordinator
Ø through meetings with the student's teacher which may include the Title I Coordinator, the principal, and other staff as appropriate
(b) Oak Grove High School will submit to the district any parent comments if the school wide plan under section (1114)(b)(2) is not satisfactory to parents of participating children:
Ø Parents may submit comments in writing regarding the school wide plan to their child's teacher, the Title I Coordinator, the principal, or the appropriate department within West Carroll Parish School District.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HIGH STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
1. Oak Grove High School will build the schools' and parent's capacity for strong parental involvement in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership between the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement through the following activities described below:
Ø parent training
Ø Family Nights
Ø Parental access to the Teacher/Parent Resource library and other resources.
2. The school will incorporate the school-parent compact as a component of its School Parental | 388 |
Kors kicked off the final day of fashion week with his Spring 2018 presentation that was "all about ease."
The Monterey housewives of HBO's Big Little Lies would've felt right at home at Michael Kors' New York Fashion Week show.
In the sun<|fim_middle|>, but still featured daytime looks ready for a beach party or laid-back brunch with springy palm prints, blazers thrown over coordinated separates, tan trenches and ruffled dresses.
But warm-weather escapes require more than just casual day looks, and Kors delivered with chic patterned bathing suits with matching cover-ups for the beach, and slinky, heavily-sequined evening gowns for nighttime.
Instead of the orchestral arrangements of his show last season, Kors smartly recruited Sara Bareilles to provide music. A favorite of Starbucks soundtracks and brunch playlists everywhere, Bareilles' vocals were a fitting accompaniment to the show, as she sang covers of classics including (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman in between her originals, closing the show with her hit Brave.
"It" girls Kendall Jenner and Gigi and Bella Hadid were spotted on the runway, but in keeping with the show's beachy feel, Kors' final look went to Sports Illustrated swimsuit star Kate Upton, who closed the show with her first-ever New York Fashion Week runway walk. | -drenched Spring Street Studios Wednesday, Kors kicked off the final day of fashion week with his spring 2018 presentation that was, according to the show notes, "all about ease."
The celebrity guests typified the show's grown-up, laid-back glamor, with Big Little Lies star Nicole Kidman sitting front row alongside Naomi Watts (who was almost cast alongside Kidman) and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Kors promised "Beverly Hills to Bora Bora" vibes, which explained the Hawaiian leis worn by several models on the runway. The rest of the collection wasn't quite as literal | 126 |
Valve's Michael Abrash examines the future of virtual and augmented reality
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In a lengthy update on the Valve Time blog, Michael Abrash has offered his view on the future of augmented and virtual reality technology. It's a comprehensive and clear-headed look at the field that does a lot to clear up terminology and set the stage for future discussion.
Abrash establishes a distinction between 'constrained' and 'unconstrained' augmented reality, where the former takes place in a single location and the latter follows the user as they move through the world. He also suggests that limited heads up display functionality - such as Google's Glass project - be treated as a separate class entirely, given that it's markedly less ambitious than full, go-anywhere augmented vision. 'HUDSpace' tech, Abrash argues, is an "extension of smartphones" rather than full AR - and "way less cool" as a result.
Augmented reality is the future, Abrash argues, but he also presents a range of reasons why VR tech like the Oculus Rift might become a bigger part of our lives in the short term.
Virtual reality is both self-contained and used in a single location, which solves the problem of power drain that limits the viability of proper augmented reality - if you're sitting in your room with a headset on, you don't need to lug a massive battery around with you. This also makes it easier to tie to motion-tracking technology. It's also less<|fim_middle|> looks cool - whereas a augmented reality headset that makes you look like a member of supermarket own-brand Daft Punk isn't likely to win over the lifestyle gadget crowd.
Abrash points out that we're currently closer to virtual reality not only in technology but in how we think about technology. There are plenty of immediately graspable uses for a VR headset - flying a plane, driving a car, piloting a mech - that help software and hardware designers get a handle on what the desired experience is. Augmented reality doesn't have a real-world analogue in the same way - which makes it both more exciting and more difficult for developers. He also suggests that an awareness of real life is only of limited use in computing and entertainment. "The real world often doesn't play an important role in watching TV or movies, or playing video games," Abrash explains. "Certainly it does when you're with friends, but when you're alone, the real world doesn't particularly enhance the experience."
Valve's own VR headset prototype, as demonstrated to the New York Times . The camera suggests that it uses 'passthrough' video.
Further down the line, Abrash suggests that augmented reality headsets that can also function as VR devices - shutting off reality to present a simulation - could offer the best of both. But to get there, the hurdles that face proper augmented reality of any kind need to be crossed, and practical virtual reality is more likely to see the light of day in the short term. In the second part of the blog series, Abrash will going into more detail about why AR is the future in the long run.
An interesting point is made in the comments, where Adam Dane suggests "some sort of non-invasive BCI (Brain-Computer Interface)" for controlling an AR display. "It would be a good candidate," Abrash responds, "if any of that technology worked well enough right now. Unfortunately, our investigations found that that's not the case yet."
"Our investigations"? This probably just means that the team have experimented with existing brain interface tech and found it lacking, but this wouldn't be an article on Valve without wild speculation, so: are Valve building a mind-control helmet? Has it malfunctioned? Is Half-life 3 delayed while Gabe's security forces attempt to contain renegade AI-controlled R&D testers in the depths of Valve's headquarters? For answers to all of these questions, spraypaint 'PROBABLY NOT' on your monitor and then go for a lie down.
Check out Owen's hands-on with the Oculus Rift and interview with Palmer Luckey for more on the Oculus Rift and VR technology.
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Chris is the editor of PC Gamer Pro. After many years spent turning beautiful trees into magazines, he now oversees our online coverage of competitive gaming and esports. | important that a VR headset | 5 |
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Trying to shed a few extra pounds? Rather than obsessively tallying calories, you can achieve significant results simply by switching to a large breakfast rather than a big dinner, according to a July 2013 study published<|fim_middle|> polished off with a small dessert, such as a milk chocolate bar. "The dessert usually decreases the carb craving later in the day," notes Jakubowicz.
If that sounds like a lot of food in one sitting, it is. So rather than chowing down on it all at once, Jakubowicz recommends eating the big breakfast in two parts: when you first wake up and then no later than 9 a.m. "If you are hungry at noon, it means that your protein intake at breakfast was not enough so you have to increase the protein in the morning," she points out.For lunch—served no later than 3 p.m.—the big breakfast group dined on 5 ounces of grilled chicken (or fish or another lean meat) with 1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise, 1 can of beef broth soup, and 1 cup of green salad with balsamic vinaigrette, along 1 cup of fruit, such as melons. By the time dinner rolls around, your appetite should be sufficiently quelled to require nothing more than a light, carbohydrate-free meal, such as 2 scrambled eggs, 5 slices of turkey breast, and a cup of coffee.
READ MORE: Are You Getting Too Much Protein? | in the journal Obesity. Turns out, this eating plan takes advantage of natural fluctuations in the body's metabolic cycle and reduces diet-sabotaging carb cravings later in the day.
Jakubowicz and her colleagues recruited 74 overweight or obese women and divided them into two groups. One group favored a protein- and carbohydrate-heavy breakfast, consuming around 700 calories at the beginning of the day, 500 calories at lunch and 200 calories at dinner. The other group reversed that eating regimen, sticking with a larger dinner and a smaller breakfast.
What's more, the waists of the big breakfast-eaters were nearly two inches trimmer than the evening eaters, and their glucose and insulin levels dropped significantly more. Additionally, the big breakfast group reported feeling less hungry and more satisfied throughout the day.
Froy thinks the study's findings would also hold true for non-obese or overweight women looking to lose weight. And he encourages giving the big breakfast meal plan a try.In case you're curious about what exactly the 700-calorie breakfast eaters consumed, here's a taste: 2 slices of whole wheat bread with 4 ounces of light tuna in water; 16 ounces of skim milk; ½ cup of tomato, basil and mozzarella salad; 1 cup of coffee—all | 271 |
I can picture the beautiful tree covered in ornaments that each tell a story of their own. Ornaments that were crafted on a kindergarten desk hang next to iridescent crystal orbs. Funny little frames with pictures of pets we have loved and lost over the years adorn the same branches as ornaments that my mother collected from all over the world. Our Christmas tree is the holidays all by itself, capturing a multitude of memories and freezing them in time. One year, my mother tried to<|fim_middle|> me.
Not too far from the tree, hanging on the mantle of the fireplace, are the stockings that my mother made when we were kids. My brother's stocking is made from the jeans he was wearing when his team won the tee-ball championship a million years ago. Each stocking tells a story, and Santa still fills them up no matter how old we get. He always leaves me a bag of Werther's Originals which it takes me all year to eat. Santa still leaves presents under the tree too, and Mom finally stopped trying to fool us with different wrapping paper.
In the midst of the Christmas tree, the stockings, the German Christmas pyramid, the little town of Bethlehem with the glowing star, and the sounds of Andy Williams, The Carpenters and Bing Crosby singing Christmas songs, there is the unmistakable smell of Christmas emanating from the kitchen. If you take a deep breath, you can smell Christmas Cream Cheese Cookies, Sour Cream Cookies, Hershey Kiss Cookies and Pumpkin Torte. Every year when we were kids my mom would give friends and family a package full of goodies, and if they were old enough, a bottle of her homemade Kahlua. I often find that most of my holiday memories are in the kitchen. As we got older, the only thing that changed was beverage choices…from milk or eggnog? to wine or a cocktail?
The main event for my family is actually Christmas Eve. By the time we get to Christmas day, we are eating leftovers, munching on cookies and snuggling up in our pajamas to watch old Christmas movies. Christmas Eve is when we really celebrate. Dinner always begins with my mother reading the story of the birth of Jesus from her father's bible. This is a tradition that goes back to when my Mom was a little girl. Then we all take turns reading letters that we have written to each other. This is the part that always surprises our friends and loved ones who join us for Christmas. I never know if it because they think we are hopelessly cheesy or totally cool. Sometimes the letters are in the form of stories or poems, but usually they are just from the heart, saying all the things that we love and are grateful for about each person at the table. We always read out loud, laughing and crying and pausing for a long embrace when words fail us. Be warned: anything you write inside a Christmas card will be read out loud in front of the entire family. It's fun not to tell newcomers this part!
Okay enough already – now we eat! The Christmas Eve tradition is a standing rib roast, which my mother always prepares perfectly (medium to mid-rare) and serves with baby peas, wild rice and warm bread. If my brother is present for the festivities, then my mom makes everything times two, because he eats as much as the rest of the family combined. Several bottles of wine are usually circulating the table, including another family tradition, sweet Italian bubbly. We eat and drink and talk each other's ears off until we are stuffed and soused in the most perfect way. All of this wonderful food and drink, combined with the beautiful din of conversation, laughter and clinking glasses makes for a holiday soundtrack that I could hear again and again, knowing every note by heart.
Finally the evening winds down. The old foggies crash early and the younger folks stay up late nipping a little more homemade Kahlua from the liquor cabinet. We listen to music, watch movies, play board games and generally answer all of life's greatest questions before we eventually give in to the tug of the warm cozy beds awaiting us. We all shuffle upstairs, usually carrying my twin sister, who could sleep standing up on a roller coaster. Tonight I think we will all sleep well. And just in time, I might add, for Santa to make her appearance before sneaking back up to bed. Morning will bring Christmas….and although I am over a thousand miles away, in my heart I am home.
Wishing you a holiday spent with family and loved ones…Cheers! | send me a box full of all the ornaments that were mine so I could decorate my own tree. I went home to my mother's that year for Christmas and brought the box with me. The ornaments belong on my mother's tree, which is the only tree that matters to | 55 |
Take your time with this exercise. At every point of change, there's a different set of muscles starting to work. If you rush<|fim_middle|> Reformer: What's the difference? | it, you'll miss out on connecting to the real sense of integrated strength.
If the shoulder blade lifts towards the ear when the arm lifts, tension may build up in the neck and shoulder area.
If lifting both limbs off the ground is too unstable, don't do it! Here are a few ways you can build up to the full exercise.
First, start by sliding one limb away from you at a time. For example, just slide one arm out and bring it in. Then slide a leg out and bring it in. Then the other leg and then the other arm.
Now lift one limb at a time.
Last but not least, slide two limbs away and lift either the arm or the leg. Make sure you try all possible combinations and do them well before moving on to the full exercise.
Can you explain why turning the palm to face inward helps release the neck and shoulder tension? Thanks.
Pilates Springboard vs | 188 |
When you think about a great American Vacation with your kids, what do you dream up? Sunshine with pristine beaches? Shopping and fantastic food opportunities? Visiting a family-friendly town with history enriched activities? Look no further than St. Augustine, Florida. If you are looking for the best things to do in St. Augustine Florida then keep reading. By the end of this article you will know everything you need to know about visiting St Augustine.
St. Augustine has it all!
It is located on the Northeastern Atlantic coast of Florida, encompassing some fantastic beaches and history. Our family spent 4 weeks in St. Augustine and I'm excited to share with you some of the great things to do in St Augustine Fl.
History of St. Augustine: What to See?
St. Augustine is considered the "Oldest City" in the United States. It was founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, making it the oldest continuously occupied European-settled city in the Nation.
For a great history overview of St. Augustine, I highly recommend taking the Red Train tour of the<|fim_middle|>Our family was surprised to see how many people ride their bicycles on the beach during low tide. You may also enjoy collecting seashells or hitting the waves with a boogie board.
St. George street is a cobblestone pedestrian-only street through the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine. There are local shops and restaurants for blocks up and down the street. I suggest parking at the city parking ramp and walking the street. You may also take the Red Train and get off on one end of St. George street, then grab the next trolley at the other end of the street.
You will feel like you are back in history while walking down St. George street. Be ready to visit many shops along the way. We enjoyed a candy shop, homemade soap store, and browsing through some children's toys at a few other stores. The smells along the street are mouth-watering, so be ready to grab a bite to eat while you are shopping.
The food options in St. Augustine are amazing. From authentic Spanish cuisine, to seafood, to local pizzerias you will have many options. We especially enjoyed the Al's Pizza on St. George Street. The staff was great with our children and the food was excellent. We ordered the authentic Sicilian pizza and did not leave hungry. I highly recommend stopping in for a bite to eat.
St. Augustine is a tourist destination with many options for your family. From local hotels and bed and breakfasts, to chain hotels and Airbnb stays, you'll have a lot of options. There are also many RV parks nearby if your family will be traveling in an RV or caravan to St. Augustine.
On our visit to St. Augustine we stayed in an Airbnb condo on the ocean for 4 weeks. It was a beautiful beachfront condo that was affordable because we came in December, the off-season. If you are trying to save money, I'd recommend visiting St. Augustine in December, January or February as the prices for accommodations will be lower.
St. Augustine is a city that you can visit over and over and never see it all. There are options for the whole family and you are all sure to learn something new while enjoying the nice Florida weather. Our family is already planning a trip back next year!
Jill is a travel writer, full time traveler, wife, and mother to 4 kiddos. She is always seeking new experiences and working to inspire others to travel. Jill is the founder and editor of Let's Travel Family, a family travel blog. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest. | city. The price of a ticket allows you and your family to get on and off at over 22 different stops throughout the city. I suggest staying on the trolley tour for the first 80 minutes to listen to the detailed history lesson you will hear from the train driver of the open-aired trolley. It"™s also a great place for a young child to take a nap mid-day if you need a break throughout your day touring St. Augustine.
If you are looking for other tour options, check out these ones here.
The Castillo de San Marcos is a National Monument located on the shore of Matanzas Bay in downtown St. Augustine. The Red Train stops at the Castillo, making it a great opportunity to see the fully intact fort. You may even see a reenactment of cannon fire and pirate ships in the bay if you arrive in the afternoon!
Piracy is a part of St. Augustine's history. The Castillo was built to help ward off pirates, and many locals could tell you all about it. Right across the street from the Castillo you will find the Pirate and Treasure Museum. The museum offers an exciting place to learn more about pirates as a family. I suggest stopping in and looking at all the artifacts. The kids may even meet a pirate in person!
The weather in St. Augustine is usually warm and swimsuit-wearing-weather. From March through November the temperatures are warm to hot and on the humid side. If you visit during December, January or February be sure to bring a light jacket for the cooler days. Yet, you will still find many days to let the kids play at the beach and to put on a t-shirt.
There are miles of unspoiled beaches in St. Augustine. With wildlife, sand dunes, and fantastic sandcastle-making-sand, your family will be set! St. Augustine Beach, FL is located at Ocean road and has parking with access to bathrooms and a playground. You can also access much of the beach, and many others such as Crescent Beach, by driving onto the beach and parking at different entry points.
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He who smelted it
The process for obtaining aluminum was invented in an Oberlin backyard.
Craig Springer
Thompson, Ohio, native Charles Hall discovered by experimentation the process that reduces aluminum from its ore to the malleable metal that swaddles your candy or can be put to use in any of thousands of ways. It all started in Ohio in February 135 years ago.
What is today a most common metal<|fim_middle|> 25-year-old chemist secured financial backing to produce aluminum on an industrial scale. His Pittsburgh Reduction Company got off the ground and found new markets for the newly affordable metal. The ease of Hall's reduction method dropped the price of aluminum like, well, an aluminum ingot sinks in a pond.
Hall's Pittsburgh Reduction Company in 1907 became the Aluminum Company of America, perhaps better known as ALCOA, and he became a wealthy man and philanthropist. Hall died in 1914, unmarried and without children. He left vast amounts of money to charity.
Inexpensive aluminum found its use in electrical transmission, cookware, machinery, and aircraft. Aluminum was the primary structural component of a new U.S. Navy rigid airship endeavor in 1922 and would frame countless aircraft during the Second World War.
Charles Hall is remembered not in bronze, but aluminum, on the Oberlin College campus. His likeness looks contemplatively at an aluminum globule and holds a chemistry book — memorializing a man with an inventive mind and a heart for charity.
Ohio history | was, prior to 1886, a semi-precious commodity more expensive than silver. Aluminum does not occur in nature in a metallic form, say, like gold or silver, but it is the third-most-common metal in the world in its ore form, called bauxite. Where there is clay, you can probably find bauxite — it's that common. Aluminum oxides have long been used to harden clay pots, as evidenced in Persian pottery. It's found in ancient Egyptian cosmetics and medicines. In more modern times, the metal was commonly used in lighting rods for fire prevention, given the ease at which it conducts electricity.
In fact, a 6-pound, 9-inch pyramid of aluminum was set atop the Washington Monument in 1884 just for that purpose. The cost of that pyramid is unknown, but had it been constructed two years later, its cost would have been far less: Reducing aluminum's ore to a metal was labor-intensive and expensive before a 23-year-old Hall — working in a shed in his parents' Oberlin backyard — happened upon what is now called the Hall method for reducing globs of ore to metal by applying electric current.
Hall was in the spring of life during the Civil War. He was one of eight siblings, the son of parents engaged in the ministry. At the outbreak of the war, the family returned from a foreign mission in Jamaica to Thompson, and there, Charles was born. He came of age at a time of rapid change in science, and his innovation in metallurgy fell in that milieu. Charles Hall became interested in chemistry as a boy, spurred by his father's books on the subject. He entered Oberlin College at age 16 and eventually intersected with a professor of chemistry, Frank Jewett, who mentored the young student.
Hall and Jewett experimented in the professor's lab with aluminum reduction using heat and electricity, but met with no great success. After graduation, Hall continued his experiments in an outbuilding behind his parents' home. With a small furnace that produced high heat, an elaborate array of batteries, and much trial and error, Hall eventually extracted the lightweight metal from an admixture of salts and clays.
The discovery created an entirely new industry. Hall secured a patent, and he went from an Oberlin shed to a nearby mecca of metal reduction: Pittsburgh. The then | 487 |
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KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are indicators that show you how things are tracking. For example - are you generating enough sales each month to justify staffing levels?
We can help you develop these indicators and keep you on track. | data, we can show you how your business changes over time, the trends and external influences and the opportunities or problems.
Comparing data across different departments, staff or revenue streams within your business can help you see which are strong performers and which might need a rethink.
Comparing your data to other businesses in your industry shows you where you stand on issues like pricing, margins, profits, overhead costs and much more.
The ATO now uses benchmarking data in many industries as part of their audit activities. They do this to detect businesses which | 108 |
Two hair tutorials in one week? No, this isn't the apocalypse (and yes, I had to google how to spell "apocalypse"). If it were I'd be wearing a leotard and bedazzled hand glove, waving a handheld oscillating fan at my hair and performing a terrible rendition of "All The Single Ladies" in Times Square. Yes, that's my plan for the end of days. Deal with it.
In case you missed my fishtail bun tutorial (+ fairytail) from earlier in the week, you can find it here.
And here's the next tutorial for y'all - the rope bun!
Here's the deal. This is really easy. The bun shown is a five-strand rope, which is a little more advanced. I suggest starting with three strands as a trial run and then going for four or five strands once you "get" it. If you start with five strands it may be hard to grasp (literally).
One more thing - "left" and "right" below is oriented based on you doing it yourself and looking up (or in front of you) at your hair. So<|fim_middle|> pony. It won't unravel (magic!).
UPDATE: check out the rope braid headband video tutorial, which you can find here.
I've never been good with hair though. | "right" is towards your right hand and "left" is towards your left hand...TWIST LEFT, WRAP RIGHT.
- If you twist and wrap in the same direction, then your finished rope "braid" won't look any different than a regular bun. That's a pretty good indicator you're wrapping in the wrong direction.
- The more strands you use, the more intricate the rope.
- You can also wear the rope "braid" by itself just as a | 98 |
Predictive Energy Optimization: Smart Buildings for a Smart Grid
City of Las Vegas Leads the Way with Energy Optimization
NV Energy Utilizes BuildingIQ to Increase Customer Engagement with mPowered Optimization Program
Published by Laura Ramos at October 29, 2013
BuildingIQ's Predictive Energy Optimizationtm integrates energy efficiency and autoDR for commercial customers to deliver significant load reductions without impacting comfort
San Francisco – October 29, 2013 – BuildingIQ, a leading energy management software company, today announced that NV Energy has successfully implemented a new program using its integrated energy efficiency and automated demand response (autoDR) solution. NV Energy has enrolled some of its largest customers in Las Vegas, including casinos, government and commercial buildings. BuildingIQ's cloud-based software, which incorporates Predictive Energy Optimizationtm, receives electronic signals from NV Energy, and automatically manages demand response events for customers without disruption to comfort or operations. NV Energy has reduced peak HVAC power consumption in buildings by as much<|fim_middle|> response from commercial buildings will only grow as utilities face an increasingly difficult challenge of maintaining grid reliability cost-effectively. With autoDR capability built into its platform, BuildingIQ is poised for significant expansion in the utility sector, and its program with NV Energy is a key example of the promise BuildingIQ holds."
"NV Energy has taken a very integrated and forward thinking approach to increasing customer engagement and overall sustainability for some of its largest customers," said Michael Nark, president & CEO of BuildingIQ. "Our software adds a new level of intelligence to building management systems with performance that is superior to other energy solutions on the market. The results that NV Energy customers have already experienced using our software provides further validation for its energy saving capabilities."
To learn more about BuildingIQ, visit www.buildingiq.com.
BuildingIQ is a leading provider of advanced energy management software that actively predicts and manages HVAC loads in commercial buildings. As the only supplier of patent-pending Predictive Energy Optimizationtm technology, BuildingIQ's cloud-based solution is powering energy and operational savings in buildings across the globe with reductions in HVAC energy costs by as much as 25 percent. BuildingIQ delivers measureable results and has received backing from tier one industry leaders including Aster Capital (backed by Schneider Electric, Alstom and Solvay), the Venture Capital unit of Siemens Financial Services (SFS VC), Paladin Capital and the Energy Division of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
Recognized as a leader in its industry, BuildingIQ most recently was named winner of the 2013 Bloomberg New Energy Pioneers Award, Fierce Innovation Awards' "Best in Show", a 2013 Cool Vendor in Green IT and Sustainability by Gartner and listed on the 2012 Global Cleantech 100 and AlwaysOn Going Green Global 200.
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kblair@vantagepr.com | as 20 percent on DR event days. The program has significantly lowered on-going daily HVAC energy use for customers by 10 to 18 percent compared to baseline.
The incorporation of BuildingIQ is part of a larger customer engagement program for NV Energy as part of its mPowered Optimization program, in which customers receive access to the software and associated energy savings in return for participating in DR events. The innovative program was launched this summer and has already boosted energy efficiency in its customers' facilities, while providing significant peak load reductions for the utility. M Resort Spa Casino, a Forbes Travel Guide four star resort and casino in Las Vegas, has deployed BuildingIQ in its offices, conference space, restaurants and casino areas and has realized significant results in the first few months of the program, achieving 12 percent energy savings in HVAC energy in September 2013. Energy usage has been optimized without sacrificing the comfort of guests, visitors or staff.
"In addition to our commitment to provide the best experience possible for our guests, we also put a heavy emphasis on meeting our sustainability goals," said Greg Stiles, Vice President of Facilities at M Resort. "BuildingIQ's software was seamlessly incorporated into our facility and has already delivered valuable energy savings without affecting occupant comfort during demand response events."
"BuildingIQ is a unique player in the smart buildings market, using its proprietary software to hunt for – and automatically take advantage of – untapped energy efficiency gains in commercial buildings in real time," said Eric Bloom, senior research analyst at Pike Research – a part of Navigant. "The need for automated, real-time | 324 |
Northern Lights. Picture c/o Super Break.
Holidaymakers will be able to jet off to the land of ice and fire as the first UK flights to North Iceland include planes from Newcastle International and Durham Tees Valley<|fim_middle|> Thrones filming locations.
All trips include a Lake Myvatn Adventure – Land of Fire and Ice Tour, including the Goddafoss Waterfall and the boiling mud pools of Namafjall.
The programme includes a departure from Durham Tees Valley Airport departing on February 17 2020, and from Newcastle International Airport on February 21 2020.
Whale watching. Picture c/o Super Break.
All breaks are ATOL-protected and include transfers, hold bags, and two pre-booked excursions, as well as flights from their local airport on Titan Airways.
Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor, said: "I'm thrilled that once again Super Break will be flying to Northern Iceland from our airport. | airports.
Travel firm Super Break has launched a new programme of exclusive breaks to Akureyri, North Iceland, a destination previously unreachable direct from UK airports.
Godafoss. Picture c/o Super Break.
The new breaks include exclusive regional flights direct to Akureyri, a four-night hotel stay and two excursions – including the chance to hunt for the spectacular Northern Lights and visit breath-taking Game of | 82 |
SHORT BUT SWEET: MORTIFERA — "SORGESTADENS NYCKLAR" AN NCS PREMIERE: DIRGE — "HYPERION"
SHADES OF BLACK: NEFANDUS, SVARTIDAUÐI, ECHELON,
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Collected in this post are new songs from three black metal bands that I want to recommend for your listening pleasure.
NEFANDUS
Nefandus are a satanic black metal band from Sweden whose third album, Reality Cleaver, is scheduled for release by Daemon Worship on April 30. Though the band's line-up has evolved over time, they trace their roots back to the mid-90s, with their first album coming out in 1996. However, my first exposure to the music came from the two new songs that Daemon Worship recently began streaming on Bandcamp — "Qayin's Hunt" and "Reborn As Wolf".
The first of those songs is a mid-paced procession, almost stately in its cadence and in the grandeur of its dark, minor key melody, yet thoroughly occult in its atmosphere (due in no small part to the filthy vocal delivery). The second track, "Reborn As Wolf", quickly accelerates into a gallop, the whirring melody needling like a drill bit seeking flesh within the teeth, though the song also exudes a kind of infernal majesty similar to "Qayin's Hunt". Very nice.
http://daemonworship.bandcamp.com/album/reality-cleaver
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nefandus/400598173304868
SVARTIDAUÐI
I first discovered Iceland's Svartidauði (which means "black death") about two years ago when I heard some advance music from their debut album Flesh Cathedral (and wrote about them here). Their newest work is a two-song EP entitled The Synthesis of Whore and Beast, which will be released on vinyl and CD by Terratur Possessions and Daemon Worship on April 30.
One of the two songs — "Venus Illegitima" — is now up for listening on Bandcamp. The song is an absolute stunner, in large part due to the mind-bending drum performance by Magnús; it seizes attention right from the beginning and never lets go. Coupled with that are a phalanx of otherworldly riffs and piercing guitar leads that drench the music in an atmosphere of alien menace, plus agonizing roars that will stiffen your spine. Really excellent.
http://daemonworship.bandcamp.com/album/the-synthesis-of-whore-and-beast
https://www.facebook.com/svartidaudi
Echelon are a fairly new Austrian band composed of experienced musicians. Their debut album Vivito! Creato! Moritor! was released in January by Gravity Entertainment<|fim_middle|>https://www.facebook.com/cultofechelon
Posted by Islander at 1:13 pm Tagged with: Echelon, Nefandus, Svartidauði
4 Responses to "SHADES OF BLACK: NEFANDUS, SVARTIDAUÐI, ECHELON,"
Buck says:
I absolutely cannot wait for the physical Svartidauði to be released. Been absolutely obsessed with them for a couple months now.
"Flesh Cathedral" was awesome! and the new stuff sounds killer 🙂
Indeed it was — loved Flesh Cathedral.
Echelon was unexpectedly awesome; Svartidaudi was expectedly awesome. | , and takes as its principal subject matter the various dimensions of war, its causes, and its effects, concluding with a musical interpretation of the triptych "War" by the German painter and printmaker Otto Dix.
I haven't heard the entire album yet, but yesterday I did take in the official video for the song "Des Teufels Bluthund – Horror Ahead and Abomination". The song's jabbing riffs and writhing melody got its hooks in me, and although it certainly includes recognizable elements of black metal, it's more of a cross-genre affair than the first two tracks in this post. Check out the video below.
http://www.cultofechelon.at/
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The morning started with the visit up to the "mountain" Kaunispää. We took few pictures there and continued to the next mountain (Urupää) and there we chose the "old road" which is called "The magnetic hill". Long time ago it was difficult for bigger cars to climb up to the hill (especially in the winter) and somebody made up the story that there was strong magnet keeping them down!
Next time we stopped at the viewing tower of Toivoniemi. It is actually named as a bird watching tower but anyway there's quite nice view from the tower to the Lapland nature around!
There is one museumroad between Utsjoki and Nuorgam. It's a gravelroad that climbs<|fim_middle|> click here.
Next we visited the castle in Hämeenlinna. I haven't actually been there before and even now we didn't go to the museum (insiden the castle). But got few very nice pictures! | quite high above the river of Teno and you will have very nice views from there!
And because the idea of this tour was to stay in Finland we turned around!!
Very close there is the road called "Pulmankijärventie". If you choose this road you will find amazing place without any trees and open landscape everywhere around you!
This might be the only place in Finland where you can find this kind of view!
To see this photo full size | 94 |
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If life be a learning process, than we should allow ourselves to be influenced. What benefits us should not be shunned but embraced, not feared but loved.
If we allow ourselves that little flexibility in our minds, a much better people we will all become. | » How Far Would You Bend?
How Far Would You Bend?
How much would you accept and take after? There are only two options out of this. Accomodate or influence. That's what things are. Life is a continual struggle between influences. Even though we might fool ourselves to believe that it is possible for both parities to stand their ground, the intial outlay will cause little self doubts to stream into their minds, causing their opionions to change in minute ways. And there you go – both influencing and influenced.
It is always thought that influencing others is better than being influenced. We want others to take after us because we believe we are the right model for others. How often is that wrong. How often do we come to a point to realise that there are areas in which we are found lacking in weakness. How often do we admit it, accept it and look for stronger branches to hold onto as we plough our way forward.
Influencing is a two way process, but as we change and develope, I believe we should not deviate to the point we forget our roots, our morals, our values. In short, controlled change | 236 |
A Witch for my Halloween
GhostAndy 1 year ago 1
Happy Halloween, everyone! Instead of filling your interweb screens with tales of ghouls n' ghosts and other crushingly hard Capcom games, I thought I'd take a moment to talk about one of my favorite babes in the universe: My wife and occasional GotS panelist, Nicole Larson.
Yes, that scored me some cheap brownie points with the Mrs. but it's also fitting as last Halloween she went dressed as one of my other favorite babes in the universe: Wanda Maximoff aka the Scarlet Witch.
It was a fantastic costume that really incorporated those gypsy aspects of her character over the years as well as not being too revealing or overtly sexualized aka skin tight. Yes, I'll admit that it is a bit busty in showing off her girls, but c'mon it is still a comic book related costume, so there has to be some titillation.
Plus, I painstakingly molded the signature head piece for her out of PVC which was no easy task given the melted plastic and burnt fingers from having to use a heat gun to slowly bend and form the headpiece so it perfectly mold to her head. It's that headpiece which I really wish they had somehow incorporated into the costume the current MCU Scarlet Witch, Elizabeth Olsen, has had since her first appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Looking a bit chesty herself, I think I could have posted this picture of Elizabeth Olsen in full on hex mode as the Boobs for your Wednesday entry and also got some cheap pops. All kidding aside though, I understood at the time what Marvel is trying to do with normalizing sometimes outrageous superhero attire and making it work in the "real world" but still remember crying foul over the lack of the headpiece or at least a cape. Instead, we got a Scarlet Witch outfit that I'm sure scored highly with the "squee" heavy nerd girls that would watch these films, since most wear the goth/hot topic/hold over from 90s grunge attire.
I was much more happy with the aristocratic coat look she got under the Russo brothers in both Civil War and Infinity War. It was much more European looking with a definite flair that played well with more modern Scarlet Witch costumes we have seen the in the comics. Still though, would it have killed you to give her a tiara or something that would have played homage to the iconic headpiece?
However, it's not so much the costume that makes me worried when it comes to the recently announced Scarlet Witch Netflix style TV show which<|fim_middle|> go toe to toe with any powerhouse that might need their hash settled. That's a strong female character, brother. That's what the Avengers demand of one of their core members. The ability to deal with Earth greatest threats without blinking an eye, with style, flair, and the utmost seriousness.
Plus, although it wasn't as great, the fairly recent Scarlet Witch series written by James Robinson really cemented her as one of the big guns when it comes to magical and occult dealings on the planet Earth. I fear that regardless of how powerful Infinity War might have made her powers, if they are just pumped up rejects of the film Chronicle, it becomes harder and harder to think that we aren't going to be served up a heaping helping of crap packaged up to appear like a shallow shadow of the Scarlet Witch we should have got.
Sure, maybe, I'm jumping the gun. Maybe I should sit back and relax a bit and see how this plays out. But as Homer Simpson said in the classic comic book centric episode "I am Furious (Yellow)":
"I'm just passionate, like all us greeks"
Of course, he then proceeds to punch the cat several times, but I digress.
I am passionate about Marvel getting some of my favorite characters right on screen, because they have done such a good job so far. Plus, if they are going to make me shell out 9.95 a month just to watch this Scarlet Witch series, it better be damn good, and I feel like without the mystic elements, that severely limits their opinions.
If it takes me ranting and raving like some loon off his meds, so be it. I'll take that one for the team. Scarlet Witch is well worth it.
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GhostAndy 4 months ago | will air on the Disney Play streaming services in 2019. I'm still concerned about the semi established MCU notion that her super power is telekinesis, not the hex/chaos magic ability.
Yes, I realize that they have also in some way tied it directly to the Infinity Gem, but I feel like changing her power in this way transforms her into somewhat of a low rent Jean Gray, and has the possibility of eliminating any chance they could tie her story into the more mystic aspects of the Marvel Universe ala Dr. Strange in a possible TV series. And for me, I hope they don't short change her in this way. Sure, I understand that Scarlet Witch's exact power set has fluctuated wildly over the past 50 years, but now that in the comics it's more settled on the ability to manipulate chaos energy, I think that they could adequately explain that to a mass audience.
Definitely Maybe.
Don't look at me like that. It wouldn't be that hard and it's sort of a big deal.
Yes, I am fired up about it, because other than Vision, Scarlet Witch is my second favorite Avenger out there. I think she's essential to the story of the Avengers and if used right, ranks up there with the rest of the heavy hitters like Thor and Iron Man. She was the one that defeated Dormammu in the classic Avengers/Defenders War of the 1970s. Resurrected Wonder Man from the dead in Kurt Busiek's run. Even recently, it was Scarlet Witch who stood up to uber douche bag Cyclops and his motley crew of cronies when they gained the Phoenix force powers.
And yet for many years in the mid 2000s, like her former husband The Vision, the character was shit upon by the likes of Bendis and others, taking her from a solid likable cornerstone and crafting her into some completely unhinged manic depressive who gets manipulated way too easy for some with her experience and cunning. I think that's why I was such a fan of the most recent series starring her like Avengers vs. X-men and Uncanny Avengers.
They show a Scarlet Witch who is still wrestling with personal demons, which is fine for any hero to do. But at the same time, they make her fully capable and ready to | 475 |
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In 2008, LiveNation engaged SPF:a to modernize facilities at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal, maintaining the Gibson's place as a top venue for rock and roll artists to play in Southern California. SPF:a got ARC involved in this project which touched most areas of the 2.6-acre property. The stage proscenium height was raised from 25' to 49', in order to meet the demands of modern productions and increased lighting, sound equipment and special effects. The existing ribbon grid system now matches the length of the stage resulting in greatly improved flexibility for the theatre to house a myriad of productions. In addition to proscenium modifications, upgrades were done to the restrooms and loading dock areas. Adjacent the amphitheatre, the team provided design to remodel the existing administrative offices that house LiveNation staff, and to convert the top of the three story building into a dedicated VIP room with its | 236 |
Our first juried show celebrating Launch Pad's 4th Anniversary!
The goal of this show is to highlight artists working with analogue light sensitive materials (film in<|fim_middle|> you to use this on-line group as a source of inspiration and a resource for meeting your fellow light sensitive material enthusiasts!
Click to play a slide show of photos that the jury picked from! | all formats, photograms, Van Dycks, cyanotypes, wet plates, Daguerreotypes, direct positives, super 8s, Polaroids, etc) to produce work in an increasingly digital age.
As any one who has ever developed a picture in a dark room (or gotten back an entire roll of accidentally burned out negatives) knows, film and associated analogue processes are essential magic- finicky, delightful, physical. Coaxing out an impossible range of tone a la Ansel Adams or pushing contrast out the window to convey your subject matter can almost be achieved digitally, but the element of time and uncertainty that analogue presents can never be duplicated.
Although the show will only have between 15 and 20 images selected by a jury of 4 local photographers, artists, gallerists and community leaders, all of the work submitted is on a flickr group for you to view and comment on and come to your own conclusions. I encourage | 194 |
Did you know that fish helps to prevent heart disease? Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Ireland, but people who eat fish can cut their risk of heart disease by up to 50%*. You need to eat fish at least once a week to get the full<|fim_middle|> for your health and this is why nutritionists recommend that we eat fish twice a week and include at least one oil-rich fish.
How can fish help prevent heart disease?
Oil-rich fish is an excellent source of beneficial omega 3 fats. Your body cannot make these special fats, so you must eat foods with omega 3 fats regularly for good health. As few other foods contain omega 3 fats, fish is one of the best foods to eat. Omega 3 fats help to lower triglycerides and may help to lower cholesterol. Salmon, herring, trout, mackerel and sardines are all examples of oil-rich fish.
How can omega 3 fats help your heart? | benefit for your heart. Fish has other benefits | 9 |
One of the most interesting and promising solutions has been developing since 2013 when then 19-year-old Boyan Slat first publicised his plan to clean up the world's oceans. Slat, now 23, has created a company around this mission and this invention called the Ocean Clean Up Project.
The plan has been in development for many years, and although it was originally expected to make its first voyage in 2016, it is finally ready for beta<|fim_middle|> the first system and put it to the test," says Slat.
Slat's invention consists of an anchored network of floating booms and processing platforms that could be dispatched to garbage patches around the world. Working with the flow of nature, a trash collecting array will span the radius of a garbage patch, acting as a giant funnel as the ocean moves through it. The angle of the booms force plastic in the direction of the platforms, where it would be separated from smaller forms, such as plankton, and be filtered and stored for recycling. Since nets are used instead of booms, this makes the cleanup safe for animals. | testing in the ocean next month.
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Make signs bold, with key words in large type. A photo of the animal is a big help. Distribute them door-to-door in the neighborhood where the animal was lost and post them at major intersections and along main streets in the area. PAWS and many other shelters<|fim_middle|> delivery persons as well. It is not uncommon for animals to be found miles from where they were lost.
If you lost a small dog or cat, try using a humane trap to safely capture your pet. You can rent a humane trap from PAWS.
Immediately place an ad in the major daily newspaper for your area. Continue to monitor the ads in case someone lists one for a found animal who matches the description of your pet.
Offering a reward on your posters and in ads may offer an incentive for people to become involved. Be cautious before giving money to anyone claiming to know the whereabouts of your animal--make sure the person claiming to have your animal really does.
By using all available approaches, you can increase the odds of a happy reunion. Many animals are found weeks after they were lost. Don't give up. | have "lost and found" stations within their facilities where you can also post your signs.
Call local veterinary clinics including those that handle emergencies.
If your pet is microchipped, call the microchip company to report your pet missing and to be sure your contact information is up to date.
Let everyone in your neighborhood know your pet is missing. Talk to passers-by and stop in at businesses in your area.
Check the neighborhood including alleys, playgrounds, parks and roadside ditches. Cats can often become stranded in trees or shut in garages, storage sheds, under porches or on rooftops.
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The exhibit, Painters Unite, will be on display until Monday, January 4, 2016, in the Bonfield and Gilbert Galleries. Paintings in a variety of sizes, media, and styles, from a wide spectrum of artists, will be showcased during<|fim_middle|> opportunity for families and community members to view the Painters Unite exhibition.
For more information about the exhibit, or upcoming events, please contact CTAC at 231.347.4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell St., downtown Petoskey, and at 322 Sixth Street, Traverse City. | this festive time of year. The opening reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 12.
CTAC–Petoskey will close on Tuesday, December 22 at 5 p.m., and will reopen after the holidays on Monday, January 4, 2016, at 9 a.m.
CTAC will be open for the ninth annual New Year's Eve at the Arts Center which will take place on Thursday, December 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. This ever-popular event will provide another | 119 |
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As a celebration of the induction of three legends to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Klipsch Music Center welcomed the Rock and Roll Three for All last Sunday. With a lineup including Cheap Trick, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and Heart, it's no surprise that the venue was nearly full. While a large portion of the audience experienced the music when it first became popular, there was a fair share of younger faces as well. It can be hard to imagine many of today's artists still rocking out into their late fifties, but to say "they've still got it" about the three acts on this tour is an understatement. They aren't just classic rockers who manage to still do their thing—they're performers who will rock your face off (and while wearing spandex).
It seemed as though the batting order for the night was simply determined by how many smash-hits each artist had, so Cheap Trick was up first. Their set contrasted the other acts because it was so heavy on instrumentals, but it's not as though it was lacking in any way. Blazing with confidence and bad attitudes, the sixty year olds held nothing back as they absolutely rocked the arena. They made a very interesting choice of placing "I Want You to Want Me" in the middle of their set. While they certainly have other hits, it seemed as though it would have been more appropriate to end with. Regardless, their performance left no one disappointed.
To even be in the presence of Joan Jett is almost an experience in itself. The woman is a living, breathing middle finger to the patriarchy, and she's still killing the game. I cannot say I've ever seen a fifty seven year old woman in a sparkly, purple spandex jumpsuit, and I think it's safe to say I won't see one again for a while.
Opening with "Bad Reputation" was genius. Her new songs came off as a little commercial, but she alternated it with her more edgy material, punching up the set. Jett's vocals are absolutely incredible, virtually untouched by time. Her voice alone should have put her in the Hall of Fame long ago, regardless of her songwriting and style. If she smokes three packs a day, it's clearly paying off.
If you were wondering if the Wilson sisters lost anything over the years, I can tell you they haven't. They're talented,<|fim_middle|> doing so.
The Three for All Tour was only on its third stop when it hit Noblesville, and it continues well into September of this year. You have plenty of time to see it, and we highly recommend that you do. The tour is an ingenious combination of rock legends, and you'd be a fool not to catch them in action.
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The set was perfectly peppered with hits, and it seemed as though everyone heard their favorites. The set even featured a few Led Zeppelin covers during the encore. There's no other way to spin it: the group knows how to work a crowd, and take great pleasure in | 124 |
Obituary - Irlene C. Waldman - Bentz Funeral Service, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Waldman Fund at Temple Emanu-El in Utica, the Ovation Jewish Home and Care Centre in Milwaukee, WI or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
Irlene Chernoff Waldman died peacefully on February 25, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one week after her 90th birthday. Her daughter Amy and granddaughter Talia were by her side. Irlene was born in New York City on February 18, 1928. The youngest of five, she grew up on a dairy farm in Sangerfield. She graduated from<|fim_middle|>. I always remember Her califlour is a radish salad.
Mrs. Waldman was a wonder mother to two lovely daughters and dear friends, Amy and Debby. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We love you all.
Your mom was always an inspiration to me. From the moment I started babysitting for you, she exposed me to a world far different from mine and gave me the gift of lifelong friendships. She will always be a part of you. Hugs and prayers and a wish that wonderful memories surround you now and always.
Such a beautiful tribute to Irlene. She was so smart and loving and I loved when she would attend Debbie's concerts and sit in the front row with Freda and Ann and Bessie. May her memory always be a blessing.
Amy and Debby, may your mother's memory always be for a blessing. Wishing you peace.
My condolences to the whole family! My parents lived next door to Irlene on Ridge Road. May she Rest In Peace and May her memory be a blessing for all of you.
Without Irlene Waldman, there would have been no Amy and Debby, kids and grandkids. I am grateful for all of the love and laughter she brought into the world. We will all see each other again at the beach one day.
It's been a pleasure and an honor in my life to have the Waldmans as my extended family, and Mrs. Rabbi Waldman, as I have called her for over 60 years, leaves me with many happy. memories to treasure. A life well-lived; as her niece Debbie would encourage, she was a blessing. | Utica College of Syracuse University (and was a lifelong fan of The Orange). She earned a Master's Degree from Bank Street College of Education in New York City. She worked in the City for several years before moving to Utica in 1958 to help her parents. She taught kindergarten in the Whitesboro Public Schools and eventually became a reading specialist with the Utica Public Schools. Not long after returning to Utica, Irlene met and fell for Elliot D. Waldman, the Rabbi at Temple Emanu-El. They married on July 3, 1958, and honeymooned on Cape Cod, a place they visited often during their 16 years together. They had two daughters, Amy and Debby. After Elliot died in 1974, Irlene bought a house on the Cape, continuing the family tradition of summers there. After retiring in 1983, Irlene moved to the Cape, becoming an active member of the Cape Cod Synagogue. She also began volunteering at the United Way of Cape Cod, where she made herself so indispensable that she was hired as an information specialist, a job she held for 15 years. Irlene loved reading, playing bridge, completing the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle, making friends, and seeing new places. She especially enjoyed traveling with her three older sisters, all of whom were widowed not long after she was. Among their holiday highlights were a culinary tour of Asia and a cruise through the Panama Canal. After Debby moved to Alberta, Canada in 1992, Irlene made regular trips to that region. She also leapt at opportunities to attend concerts by her niece, Debbie Friedman, a Jewish singer who died in 2011. In fall 2011, Irlene began a new chapter in her life when she moved to Milwaukee to live near Amy. In 2013, the Parkinson's disease with which she had been diagnosed in 2004 made it impossible to live independently. She moved to the Ovation Jewish Home, where she was lovingly looked after by the compassionate staff in the Helen Bader Center. Irlene leaves her daughters, Amy (Gene Haack) of Milwaukee, WI and Debby (David Wishart) of Edmonton, Canada; her Frolkis granddaughters, Liza, Alex (Tevie Lipton) and Talia (Abbi Huber); her Wishart grandchildren, Elizabeth and Noah; great-grandson, Micah Tyler Frolkis; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. In addition to her husband and niece, Irlene was predeceased by her parents, William and Eva Rollband Chernoff; and siblings, Bessie Pollicove (Sam), Ann Binder (Ralph), David Chernoff (Adele) and Freda Friedman (Gabe); three nephews and two great-nephews. She was especially close to Freda, 95, the sibling closest to her age, who died February 15. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Waldman Fund at Temple Emanu-El in Utica, the Ovation Jewish Home and Care Centre in Milwaukee, or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The funeral will be Friday, March 2nd at 11 am at Temple Emanu-El, 2710 Genesee Street, Utica with Rabbi Peter Schaktman and Rabbi Henry Bamberger officiating. Interment will be in Temple Emanu-El Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., New Hartford.
Irlene was such a warm, caring person! I feel honored to have known her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Irlene was a wonderly caring, personable, intelligent, loving, gracious lady. We have missed her here on CC. and will keep her forever in our hearts and minds. May she rest in peace.
I loved Irlene. She had a huge heart that welcomed me and my children. I've missed Irlene since she moved. May God comfort you amazing amongst those who mourn.
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Memorial donations to your favourite charity would be much appreciated. Please remit directly to the charity of your choosing. Click on DONATIONS<|fim_middle|>3, 2019, following a difficult battle with advanced Pulmonary Fibrosis, in his 82nd year. A devoted husband and father, he will be missed by his family Gary, Kathryn and Dave Lachance and his cousins in Germany. The last few years Bob has also bravely faced blindness and other disabilities. A retiree of Jones Packaging, his interests were photography, woodworking and fly fishing. He especially enjoyed his (condo) home and making improvements during the last 29 years. There will be a memorial service on Friday, January 18 at 11 am at Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond with visitation the hour prior from 10-11 am. Memorial donations to your favourite charity would be much appreciated.
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During a global pandemic, one thing is certain: Everything has to change. While major companies may be hailing the switch to remote work and the increased productivity of their remote workers, employees themselves are facing more challenges than ever before. Many young professionals are worried about losing their jobs, missing crucial opportunities to progress in their careers, and finding ways to move forward in a world gone stagnant.
Enter a critical resource for these professionals<|fim_middle|> it. Many employees are working from home and coming into the physical office space rarely, if at all. This poses challenges for building interpersonal connections between members of a company, which makes the relationship between mentee and mentor all the more important. For employees both new and old, a mentor may now be the only point of contact who has their success in mind and isn't caught up in pandemic-heightened competition. They may be the only person seeing that employee as a full human being, flaws and all, rather than just another number on a screen.
As typical work/home boundaries have dissolved, the pandemic has negatively affected the mental health of millions in the global workforce. Productivity is falling, and depression, anxiety, and employee burnout are on the rise. At the same time, employees are also dealing with persistent stresses on the home front they may not have faced before. A mentor must now expand their scope beyond the workplace and look at the forces playing on the employee's whole life. Now more than ever, every facet of an employee's life has a part to play in their professional well-being, and mentors must do the conscious work to overcome stigmas and dismiss the outdated notion that discussing home life and mental health concerns is "unprofessional." This is not simply a matter of kindness and sympathy: Employees who feel their mental health and basic emotional needs are being met are more productive.
A mentor must not shy away from these discussions. Instead, they should support employees seeking help, and they should welcome discussions of roadblocks as a natural part of the path to individual and company success. Mentees need their mentors to be professional and respectful, but more importantly, they need their mentors to be human. Mentees want to know if their mentors are struggling through the same things they are. If a mentee is to open up and address problems as they arise, it is critical that they see the relationship as one based in reality and human connection, rather than a simple workplace requirement.
A mentor exists to offer support and guidance. This doesn't change when mentorship is offered largely through a screen, but it does become all the more difficult — and all the more crucial. A sympathetic ear and a cautious word of encouragement can mean the difference between a functional, happy employee and a resignation letter. Mentors should try to leverage their superiority in the corporate ladder and relative security to broach the difficult topics and lay the groundwork for genuine human connection. During a pandemic, it's easy for anyone to feel that their woes exist in a vacuum, but opening avenues for mutual dialogue can help break down the barriers erected by the shift to remote work.
In essence, the name of the game for pandemic mentorship is acknowledging the unique situation; openly communicating to set and maintain realistic goals; and fostering relationships based on vulnerability, honesty, and compassion. A mentor-mentee relationship that is open, respectful, and human will lead to stronger company connections, happy employees, and more productive workplace cultures — even in the wake of a global pandemic.
Brett Kaufman is founder and CEO of Kaufman Development and an entrepreneurial mentor.
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It's no secret that mentorship can provide invaluable support to individuals seeking to further their careers. Time and time again it has been proven that mentorship can and does work. Still, in these unprecedented times, one might wonder: Can mentorship stay relevant and prove functional?
The answer lies in adaptability — or, more accurately, a movement away from textbook practicality toward prioritizing human connection.
The past typically holds crucial clues that can inform our best practices moving forward. However, in the wake of COVID-19, much of our traditional business knowledge and advice has been rendered useless. The previously prevailing mentorship model — in which mentors simply listened to mentees and provided career advice — is now outdated. The game has fundamentally changed, and that means championing the age-old methods is not only idealistic, but also detrimental to the mental health of a mentee struggling to make connections and progress professionally.
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Audience members were surveyed before and after the lectures to explore what demonstrations were the most effective, the most memorable and the most enjoyable. Started by Michael Faraday in 1825, and now broadcast on national television every year, the CHRISTMAS LECTURES are the UK's flagship science series. Watch past CHRISTMAS LECTURES Catch up with past CHRIST<|fim_middle|> The Num8er My5teries: Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (Channel 5, 2006), five Lectures about the great unsolved problems of mathematics.
The Story of Maths (BBC Four, 2008) is a four-part series first broadcast on BBC Four. Paul Wilkinson What made you want to present the Royal Institution's Christmas Lectures? Believe it or not when I was asked to present the Christmas Lectures my initial reaction was to say no!
I was reluctant not only to take time out from my active research, but also to take up the rather intimidating mantle of Christmas Lecturer. The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures have been delighting and captivating audiences since 1825.
We look back at some of the notable lecture series of years gone by. The secrets behind the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures. "One year, I was illustrating an insoluble maths problem about fitting boxes into the boot of a. Chemistry professor Saiful Islam on his plans to show 'electricity in the raw' during his Royal Institution Christmas Lectures – with the help of 1, 000 lemons The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are a series of lectures on a single topic each, which have been held at the Royal Institution in London each year since.
Marcus Du Sautoy's 2006 CHRISTMAS LECTURES take us on a grand tour of. Marcus breaks down popular misconceptions about maths by revealing how. In his first Christmas Lecture from 2006, Marcus reveals where our numbers come. atoms of mathematics. Lecturer. Marcus du Sautoy. Duration. 39: 11 · Maths.
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The Canaries' first win of the season proved to be Daniel Farke's last game in charge, with Norwich parting ways with their previous coach on the back of the victory over Brentford earlier this month.
Smith, who was sacked by Aston Villa a day later, made a swift return to management as Farke's replacement and won his first game in charge, against Southampton last time out.
Now Norwich, who are 19th on eight points, three adrift from safety, host in-form Wolves. Bruno Lage's side are in sixth place, who beat West Ham last week.
"There is a growing belief in the group, but we know, under myself, it is only one game and one result," he said.
"It is back-to-back wins in the Premier League which is very hard to come by, but we are playing against a very good team now in Wolves who are in good form, I think they have won five of their last seven games.
"Bruno has gone in there and adapted their style and it will be a tough game for us, but we are at home again and if the second half atmosphere [against Southampton] is anything to go by, if we can get the supporters behind us, then it will be a tough place to come."
Lage, meanwhile, believes the most testing period of the season is coming up.
"For me, the real challenge starts now for the team and squad. We're going to play nine games in five weeks, and we are working with 16 players plus two goalkeepers," he said.
"I need everyone fit and ready. It's a short squad, we're going to play games and games, so we need to be aware of bookings, injury problems, and also COVID."
Norwich City - Teemu Pukki
Teemu Pukki has scored in his last two Premier League games for Norwich, and is looking to score in three in a row in the competition for the first time since August 2019,<|fim_middle|> have won their last two Premier League games, as many as they had in their previous 35 in the competition. They last won three consecutive games in the division back in December 2012.
- Norwich have scored as many goals (four) in their last two Premier League games as they had in their previous 20 combined. The Canaries are looking to score more than once in three consecutive top-flight games for the first time since August 2013.
- Smith has already lost at home to Wolves this season, a 3-2 loss while he was at Aston Villa. Only four different managers have ever lost two home games against the same opponent in a single Premier League campaign - Gerry Francis vs Wimbledon (1994-95), Ron Atkinson vs Manchester United (1994-95), Steve Bruce vs Aston Villa and Man Utd (2007-08) and Mark Hughes vs Chelsea (2017-18).
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Wolves - Daniel Podence
Having missed the majority of the year through injury, Daniel Podence is finding his form again, with the nippy forward having teed up Raul Jimenez's winner against West Ham last time out.
- After a run of three consecutive wins against them between 2015 and 2017, Norwich are winless in four league games against Wolves (D1 L3).
- Wolves have won their last two away league games against Norwich, having lost four in a row at Carrow Road before this.
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I recently had the opportunity to teach a classed entitled "Fairy Tales", to a group of <|fim_middle|>ium, are sewn onto a strip of the "felt", which is then centered and glued over the spine. The book is covered, or "wrapped" in Eco-fi felt, which is used to decorative effect, and gives it a "cozy" feel. The zipper is glued to the spine.
This book is constructed in the same way as the one above, except that the pages are created from a single signature, and three zippers are applied, making sound effects when engaged.
Participation encouraged. Books are made to interact with. | 5 and six-year-old extremely creative girls. What an amazing experience!
A favorite project was the "butterfly book", a single signature book of folded bright tagboard bound together with plastic cord easily strung through punched holes.
and metallic tape, the young artists transformed their books into unique butterflies of beauty and whimsy.
They mastered tools that required a bit of manual dexterity and control, such as stamps.
and some added plenty of plenty of "gems".
The above is an envelope accordion book, but the butterfly theme rules!
Space, Time, Focus and Support.
Picturing Bookmaking…the work of our hands.
Saying goodbye to summer 2016 "Wonderland: The Book Makers' Studio. Cherish the memories!
Until next year…walk in peace, and make books…read them too!
A Picture Poem giving new meaning to hand work…handiwork…the work (play?) of our hands!
These students HANDle the form well!
Five weeks of bookmaking with students aged 5-10. An incredible opportunity to witness and nurture creativity in action!
Taking an existing book and altering it.
Some students had no problem cutting right into the book…(a paperback)…and others were more hesitant.
Some students think of books primarily as a space for their many writing ideas….
and others are focused on the visual, enchanted my the material possibilities.
Re-purposing tags as flags in the flag book.
The purple tee-shirted bookmaking sistahs!
Concentration. Beginning to write after creating a glittering border.
Book End (table end) inspiration.
Handmade Portfolios using hanging file folders and shoelaces.
Portfolio, and the joy of glittery stickers.
Our piece of heaven: the supplies table.
Working in a single signature book. Why use one pencil when you can use three?!
Creating scrolls…an ancient book form. We added wooden dowels later.
Thank you for visiting our summer wonderland: The Book Makers' Studio. You can always create your won…with whatever you have on hand to create with!
It can be fascinating, fun…and sometimes startling to add elements to books that compel, or at least encourage engagement by giving the viewer, or, "handler", (peruser?) something to do. Books by their nature are most often opened and closed…but in what other ways can they move, or be moved?
This humble structure is informed by the Japanese concept of "Wabi-sabi", an aesthetic of imperfection, impermanence, and even incompleteness. Repurposed cloth is sewn to thin, repurposed cardboard with jute cord, with other strips glued on inside. Repurposed paper passed to me by a colleague is sewn with jute to the cardboard spine in a single signature with a five-hole pamphlet stitch, to create the pages.
Inspired by the cheesecake box from which it's covers and spine are made, this piece was covered first in hand-me-down newsprint strips, then repurposed muslin fragments, then appliquéd (in the strict sense of the term) with repurposed lace and a zipper. It's pages are five single folded sheet signatures, or bifolium , sewn to the spine with unwaxed linen thread.
This multiple signature (technically "section") book is made from repurposed cardboard, acid-free drawing paper, hemp cord, a zipper, and Eco-fi felt. The signatures technically bifol | 709 |
I've always had it drummed into me that it's important to get children's feet measured regularly and always make sure they have well fitting, well made shoes. Decent shoes are the one thing that I will always pay money for and would never buy cheap shoes for my children to wear regularly but with this in mind I found it hard to find places to buy quality shoes for LP without resorting to the usual shop on the High Street.
Bobux recently gave LP the opportunity to<|fim_middle|> half! LP's feet seem to be growing incredibly quickly for someone so petite and I will definitely be shoe shopping with Bobus in the future. They are the best shoes for preschoolers that we've come across.
Disclosure: We were sent the above boots for the purpose of the review however all opinions are my own. | review a pair of their shoes and it coincided nicely with us having just got her feet measured. Given the awful British weather at the moment and it still being raining and cold more than sunny we opted for a pair of boots for her rather than shoes.
Who are Bobux Children's Shoes?
Bobux are originally from New Zealand but they now sell their innovative range of baby and toddler shoes all over the world. Every pair of shoes maintains the healthy feet ethos that was established over 20 years ago. I originally thought they were purely an online retailer but I've since found out that their shoes are actually stocked in many independent shoe shops across the country – One being in my local town and another three stores within a short driving distance.
What were our first impressions of Bobux Children's Shoes?
LP's new Urban Beat Boots arrived and she couldn't wait to try them on – "New shoes Mummy!". I managed to keep LP away from the boots just long enough to take a picture and then she insisted on wearing them around the house – she was such an excited little girl!
I was pleased that the boots had not only a velcro fastening but also a zip meaning that they were easy to get onto LP's feet and also stayed securely in place. The soles of the boots are made of flexible rubber allowing LP's feet to grow whilst wearing them and Bobux offer a lot of information online to make sure that any shoes you buy are the correct size – I also love that if the shoes don't fit correctly or you change your mind all returns are free of charge.
Bobux have a great range of shoes – Soft newborn shoes, soft sole shoes for developing feet, pre walkers and shoes for confident walkers. When looking for somewhere new to buy shoes for LP I'm pleased to have found Bobux. Their shoes are different with a vast array of colours and styles – It makes a great improvement on the just pink and purple shoe choices we've had for LP over the last year – Being able to choose 'girls' shoes that are green, brown or blue is such a novelty and something I could definitely get used to!
LP has loved wearing her Bobux boots and we've loved having them – They are well made, fit her comfortably and a nice pair of boots are a staple for any wardrobe – Even if you are only two and a | 474 |
Forums Looking<|fim_middle|>. | for Players - PC [EU] FirstBlooD is recruiting!
We bid thee welcome, stranger. We are the FirstBlooD, a group of like minded people sharing a common passion – Overwatch. Our community is bound by two simple principles - healthy competition and rivalship, followed by a desire to have some great time together.
Wonder what we are looking for?
We are looking for players of old and new to join our crew. Whether you are looking for competitve experience or a quick round of team deathmatch, we are certain you will find your place amongst us!
Our goal is to promote a friendly and welcoming gaming environment, so if you show any traits going against said goal, you might be better off for yourself. There is no rank requirement, as we believe everyone can improve or deserve to have fun with fellow clanmates.
- Deriving pleasure from the game in a mature and relaxed atmosphere.
- Helpful and grown-up administration.
- Willingness to listen to your feedback.
1. You must be at least 16 years old.
2. Be able to use English at a sufficient level.
3. Willingness to commit both socially and gameplay wise.
5. Do. Not. Be. Toxic.
The community is great with various SR so surely you'll find a mate to play with. We are playing comps and arcades so don't worry if you are not a "competitive player".
Once again, I bid you welcome random lurkers!
I'm happy to announce that our community is steadily growing, almost at 40 members now!
Also, we've taken steps into creating our own team for OW Open Division and other tournaments! Please contact me or Vezyr to discuss the details. Only requirement in addition to those above - Be a +3k SR player | 364 |
Arsenal's loss to<|fim_middle|> of a rift with Wenger? A rift that could have significant impacts on the team for next season, and possibly beyond?
The pod squad also focus on United's latest inability to leave 6th place, in what is looking increasingly like Groundhog Day at Old Trafford in the league. What role has Mourinho himself played in his United's failure to win more games? Is it just as simple as 'not taking chances'?
We also cast an eye over the relegation fight, where a pattern is beginning to emerge. It is already beginning to look like Leicester should have taken action sooner.
Next articleWho will replace Luis Enrique at Barcelona? | Liverpool at Anfield is the latest example of their inability to be competitive against their direct rivals, and for Liverpool, it was the latest example of their ability to do the exact opposite. Beyond this game, however, how may the narratives change around both teams, despite their flaws, depending on their ability to stay in the top 4? Also, was the sight of Alexis on the bench for the first half a sign | 84 |
Craig Kosak's 'Bold Departure' on View at Brackenwood Gallery, Langley, in June
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"When I see the preparation that goes into the work Craig does, it's satisfying from a craftsmanship standpoint," said Brackenwood owner Waskey. "He meticulously plans out what the paintings are going to be, knowing that as he paints it becomes something different. I think the work is really special and sort of magical. It's really brave."
"Sea Change" painting by Craig Kosak (photo by Craig Kosak)
Kosak acknowledges the fear involved in this process. "One thing I think all creatives go through is fear. It's scary as hell! Especially if you're doing the work for a living. I think creativity loves fear."
"A lot of my work is about courage," he continued. "You have to be afraid in order to have courage."
Craig Kosak's "The Secret Life of Ravens" runs Thursday, June 2 through Wednesday, June 29 at Brackenwood Gallery in Langley, with an artist's reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. See more details of Kosak's work and work process at www.craigkosak.com.
Watch Kosak at work in this video:
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Whidbey painter Craig Kosak's new show, "The Secret Life of Ravens" will be featured at Brackenwood Gallery for the month of June. It's the first solo exhibition of his big brush abstracts with the series of bold paintings representing a departure from Kosak's usual representational style.
Being the first gallery to show this new style was a leap of faith for Brackenwood owner Jason Waskey. Last year, after successful showings of Kosak's work, Waskey booked a solo exhibition for the artist. Then, a curveball: "Sometime around Christmas, Craig said 'you know, I'm thinking about tearing it all down and starting from scratch. Really reinventing what I do. Are you still in?' and I said 'Yeah, let's do it.'"
Whidbey Painter Craig Kosak (photo by David Welton)
Kosak has been a painter all his life. "I sold my first painting as a senior in high school," he said. "But I never thought I could make a living at it, so I went into graphic design." After completing that graphic design career and raising a daughter, he decided to give painting a shot. "I gave myself five years to be successful," said Kosak. "If it didn't happen by then, it wasn't going to happen."
He did it in two.
Inspired by his travels through national parks, Kosak's paintings were shown in galleries throughout the American West. Featuring the landscape and the animals of the area (bison, horses, wolves, and Kosak's personal totem, the raven) the paintings sold very well. But after eight years of success, Kosak felt pulled in a new direction.
"I started to feel like I was doing the same old thing," said Kosak. "So much of my work has been 'tight.' I wanted to cut loose a little bit, to be more expressive. I've always wanted my paintings to evoke an emotional response, but trying to do it through subject matter is tricky. Sometimes you hit it, sometimes you don't. It's hard."
Kosak asked himself: "Can I find a more pure way of talking about emotional situations and events?"
"Lifeline 2" painting by Craig Kosak (photo by Craig Kosak)
A purchase he made in 2010 set things in motion. "I bought a brush from Japan." Kosak said, then produced an extremely large paintbrush. "It's the most beautiful thing I own." The brush is over three feet long and weighs five pounds. With a gleaming lacquered handle and an enormous plume of smooth, pale horsehair, it looks like a gorgeous exclamation point. Deemed "too beautiful to use" by Kosak, it will soon be hung in his home as a piece of decorative art. The brush and its potential set his creativity in motion. "This is what inspired this whole thing."
Kosak also cites painters Fabienne Verdier, Robert Motherwell, Charley Brown and Gerhard Richter as inspirations and influences. Researching their work set his artistic gears turning. Then the muse struck.
"She kept me up all night!" said Kosak. "For a month I was resistant and didn't get any sleep. Finally I said 'OK, I give up. I'll do it!'"
"Evolution" painting by Craig Kosak (Photo by Craig Kosak)
The challenges of big brush painting are myriad, and the logistics of making it happen were a challenge for Kosak. He created his own brushes, the largest one being over five feet long and weighing approximately nine pounds. With a brush that large that's able to hold up to half a gallon of paint at once, Kosak needed to find a brand of paint that was both economical and performed as needed. Months of paint testing and research were required.
The weight of the brushes was also something to be managed, as painting freehand with such large, heavy tools was untenable. Kosak designed and built an overhead support system with beams and pulleys that supports the large brush and allows it to move, slowly yet freely.
Kosak demonstrated his technique with the large brush: "It doesn't happen fast," he said. "I have to let the paint run down the brush. Seeing the texture of the stroke is super important to me." He planted his feet and slowly leaned out, guiding the brush with his hands. It looks meditative, as though he's doing tai chi.
"The brush does a lot of the work for me," said Kosak. "I just have to let it go. I'm allowing imperfections to occur. [These paintings] are supposed to feel like life, and life is not a perfect, polished thing. It's gutsy. I'm trying to make gutsy paintings."
Kosak at work with his large brush (photo by David Welton)
This extraordinary setup is housed in Kosak's studio next to his home in Langley. Having finished his travels around the American West, Kosak decided to turn inward and fulfill a dream of creating his own home and studio. He searched for available land around the greater Puget Sound area. At his first visit to his south Whidbey Island location a raven flew overhead and offered a greeting. This omen seemed auspicious and Kosak purchased the land, naming the property "Ravendell."
Kosak and his team of builders cleared less than two of the five rural acres of forest to build his "compound." It includes a 924 square-foot studio and a 1250 square-foot home, where Kosak lives happily with his dog | 1,191 |
In the quiet of this week, as many of us enjoy time off from work (and from Congress being in session!) the Excom and global teams are wrapping up several projects and preparing for our massive GOTV efforts in 2018.
Before the New Year we'll be presenting a working set of guidelines for DA expanding our Code of Conduct to specifically address sexual harassment issues.
We're also preparing our first GOTV email for the year, which will go out on January 1st to all members and will encourage everyone to kick start the year by sending in their ballot requests.
Sadly, we learned this week that Stanley Gross<|fim_middle|> on our behalf.
We encourage you to review these statements. They are valuable evidence for our members that DA is heard in Congress, and that we have Congressional friends who believe in the importance of votes from abroad. | man passed away over the weekend. Stanley was a two-term DA DNC member, a long-term advocate for FATCA reform, and a passionate Democrats Abroad leader. He will be greatly missed by many. Joe Smallhoover (France) is currently working on a resolution honoring him – if you have any comments to add to the resolution please reach out to him.
Stanley would have been delighted to hear the news from Washington. Thanks to the mighty efforts of our Taxation task force, we are really pleased to note that Representatives Dina Titus and Jamie Raskin have both submitted statements to the Congressional record supporting Americans abroad and the need for taxation reform | 132 |
Property Portfolio Software Benefits of Using<|fim_middle|> my accountant comes to my office to discuss my year end accounts and is always impressed and amazed at just how organised I am with my properties.
I have a trouble free existence as a Landlord. Just perfect!
Order our software and take 90 days to use it. If you don't believe that it will save you time, money and effort in managing your property business, please tell us and we will give you a full and courteous refund. | Software for Landlords!
Benefits of Using Software for Landlords!
Time management, monitoring income and expenditure and trouble shooting are the three areas of business that can keep professional landlords awake for days on end. Help is at hand, however, in the form of good property finance management software.
If it's chosen well and used to its full capacity it can take the strain whilst at the same time it frees up more of your valuable time and money.
Let's look at the time management issue first. Good rental income tracking software can speed up your accounting processes. Once data has been entered in it, it can be stored and viewed in report form.
These free landlord reports are versatile and you can use them to manage all important cash flow. These features will quickly give you the management information that you need freeing up time that you can better spend looking for new investment properties and networking.
It's really no exaggeration to say that cash flow is the lifeblood of any good business. It's certainly what your bank manager will be looking at. Good property income tracking software can help you to log and track financial commitments such as expenditure and income and put you firmly in control of your bottom line.
Regrettably, no matter how thoroughly and carefully you plan out, things can still go wrong. You will no doubt, one day have a property that requires extensive and costly repairs or have tenants who go out of business owing you large amounts in rent and you don't have a property insurance policy in place too.
Whilst it cannot prevent these things from happening, good property software can help you to keep on top of your repair and maintenance obligations. It can also help you to spot, monitor and work with slow payers or tenants in default to minimise the financial risk to your business.
If the reminders, notices and revised payment arrangements ultimately fail, then you will be able to evict or sue the tenant. This way, you would have correctly followed procedure and can prove this to the court or other tribunal too.
No two property businesses are the same. Make sure you know where your business fits into the market before you hand over any of your hard earned cash for a landlord software package. There are a lot of different products out there. Some are specifically designed and marketed at niche markets and others are more general. Make sure, the one you choose does what you need it to do.
Look too for a good after-sales service with a good level of customer service available. Can it grow and develop as your business does? You really do not want to shell out lot of money for a basic package which you may have to replace in a few years time. Know what you want and ask the questions until you are satisfied with the answers you get from the support service team.
Choose a good software for landlords product and use it to its full potential, this will help you save on time and money. Be mindful of the fact that a wrong choice will cost you big time.
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Since 2013, EPA's enforcement office has been promoting an initiative it terms Next Generation Compliance. In common parlance, the term "next generation" refers to the next stage of development or version of something. The term inherently suggests improvement – a better mousetrap, for example. Who would object to such progress? Several recent applications of EPA's "Next Gen" strategy illustrate that, as with most things in life, the devil is in the details.
First described in an article by the Obama administration's assistant administrator for enforcement, Cynthia Giles, the "Next Gen" program identifies five interconnected elements designed to improve the effectiveness of EPA's compliance program by writing rules with "compliance built in." Next Generation Compliance, Envtl. Forum, Sept./Oct. 2013, at 22. By focusing on those five elements – identified as (1) regulation and permit design, (2) advanced monitoring, (3) electronic reporting, (4) transparency and (5) innovative enforcement – EPA hopes to devise requirements that are clear and self-implementing.
One would hope that such requirements also would involve use of methods that have been sufficiently validated to give all interested parties confidence and that are easy to use. However, two of the final rules signed by EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy during her last days in office involve applications of "Next Gen" Compliance that have been criticized by some for imposing requirements that, while clear and self-implementing, also impose unfair risk and burden on the affected facilities.
The first rule, signed on December 21, establishes mandatory "electronic reporting" requirements for numerous categories of stationary sources subject to New Source Performance Standards under the Clean Air Act. Many of the commenters on the proposed rule supported the move to electronic reporting, but objected to use of the specified EPA-designed software, describing it as outdated, clunky and difficult to learn and use. In short, they largely objected to the details. Question:<|fim_middle|> with its "Next Gen" initiative, questions like the ones raised by these rules are likely to continue. What happens with these two rules may provide some insights into what comes next. | Is electronic reporting really "Next Gen" if it uses last-generation or "legacy" software?
That rule's fate is somewhat unclear. Designed to be effective on publication, the lengthy rule was withdrawn from the Office of the Federal Register at the new administration's directive for further review when it failed to get published prior to President Trump's inauguration. Whether anyone will challenge the rule is unclear. EPA took some of the sting out of the new requirements by promising to provide facilities additional software options over the next few years of implementation.
Of course, EPA's ability to follow through on such promises for "Next Gen" requirements is somewhat uncertain. Developing new tools takes resources. That raises another question: How will management changes at EPA impact implementation of the "electronic reporting" element of the "Next Gen" Compliance initiative, which is dependent upon development and maintenance of complex computer systems, many of which are designed and managed by government contractors under already strained budgets?
The second rule, signed on December 28, reconfirmed a rule mandating use of a new method for monitoring emissions at ferroalloys production facilities, whose product is used to make steel. (There are only two such facilities left in the United States.) The new method – called the digital camera opacity technique or DCOT – measures the opacity or opaqueness of an emissions stream by employing computer software to analyze photographs of the facilities' emissions taken with a digital camera. Citing consistency with the "advanced monitoring" element of its "Next Gen" Compliance initiative, EPA refused to include in the rule the option for facilities to determine compliance using the longstanding EPA-promulgated test method that relies on a trained human observer to make the measurement.
Proponents of the rule argued that DCOT is better than the traditional human observation method because it establishes a more permanent and objective record of the measurement. Those who objected to it – including commenters from industries not subject to the rule – cited the lack of testing to determine the accuracy of the new method when applied to the conditions at the targeted facilities. They also objected to the proprietary nature of the software needed to employ DCOT. The only software program meeting the requirements of the rule is under exclusive license (from the US government patent holder) to a single commercial provider who conducts the analysis in-house as a paid service. With only one service provider, and no real hope of competition in the near future, facilities fear they have no mechanism to challenge the results of a test or to keep prices in check.
More questions: Is an "advanced monitoring" method "Next Gen" when it is available only from a single provider? How much testing is required before an "advanced monitoring" method is sufficiently validated? In other words, can something be too "Next Gen"?
The fate of the ferroalloys facility rule is somewhat more certain, at least for now. This relatively short rule did make it to publication and has taken effect. 82 Fed. Reg. 5401 (Jan. 18, 2017). However, the rule could be judicially challenged, or even reconsidered by the new administration. There is no telling at this point whether management changes at EPA will influence the agency's view of the level of validation and competition needed to support the required use of an "advanced monitoring" method.
One thing is clear: If EPA continues on the same course | 683 |
Silverline Communications– our VAEEC August Featured Member of the Month– Founded in 2009, is a decade old full-service marketing, communications, and communications agency. Based in Tysons Corner, the team offers expertise in cleantech and emerging technologies such as cybersecurity.
Silverline grew from founder Laura Taylor's passion for helping businesses tell their unique stories<|fim_middle|>, Director at cruz@teamsilverline.com or 202.765.2802. | in engaging and impactful ways, with an emphasis on their contributions to their industry and the world. While based in Northern Virginia, Silverline has a national footprint, representing for-profit and non-profit clients including high-growth start-ups, Fortune 500s, and influential industry trade associations and NGOs. What makes Silverline unique, among other things, is our holistic approach to developing results-driven campaigns and programs customized to align with business and organizational goals. We don't just tell a client's story in a vacuum; we leverage our network to engage stakeholders by understanding the broader industry context and appealing to specific audiences. In short, we make brands matter.
Through Silverline's work in energy efficiency alongside manufacturing leaders to global NGOs, we have been proud stewards of the industry. Our work began with the International Code Council nearly a decade ago when they first introduced the International Green Construction Code and then represented the Alliance to Save Energy. A federal block grant offered us the opportunity to manage both residential and business-related countywide challenges in high-growth Loudoun County. This effort focused on engaging residents and businesses to be more efficient with efforts promoting recycling, energy consumption reduction strategies and renewable energy planning. As we continue to grow and expand, Silverline now represents manufacturers ranging from HVAC to lighting. Our team develops targeted stakeholder campaigns that encourage widespread use of our clients' products in residential and commercial settings.
Never satisfied with the status quo, Silverline continues to seek new challenges and develop emerging markets expertise. Building on the successes of its cleantech and energy efficiency expertise, the company has taken on new challenges in the ever-evolving cleantech sector and cybersecurity. Silverline's membership in VAEEC is an exciting opportunity to work within a robust community that wants to grow energy efficiency visibility for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
For more information about Silverline Communications, contact Agustín Cruz | 376 |
Self-Publishing Success Story: Roz Morris, British Indie Author
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All-round role model for indie authors, Roz Morris
In this post we turn our Success Story spotlight on British phenomenon Roz Morris, who has come out of the shadows as a ghostwriter to emerge as an acclaimed self-published novelist in her own right, as well as diversifying into other genres. She's also an authoritative writing coach via her series<|fim_middle|>, Rain Taxi and BBC Radio. Her latest book is Not Quite Lost: Travels Without A Sense of Direction. You can tweet her as @Roz_Morris. Find out more about Roz on her website www.rozmorris.wordpress.com.
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next post: Partner Spotlight: Jessica Bell | of how-to books about novel-writing. Here she shares her top tips drawing on her own multi-faceted experiences, including:
drawing inspiration from other art forms
having the courage to diversify will draw readers to your work in other genres
following the processes practiced by traditional publishing houses to make your self-published books the best they can be
What's your proudest achievement to date as an indie author?
I'm an excitable person and I love the creative life, so I get regular bursts of pride whenever a scene comes out better than I expect. Living with me is a bit like having your own Tigger.
Seriously, my proudest moment was when my sci-fi fable Lifeform Three made the long-list of the World Fantasy Award. I don't know how it even got considered. But one day an email arrived that said: 'I'm one of the judges. Your novel Lifeform Three was discussed at length as a contender for the shortlist. In the end, we decided it was science fiction rather than fantasy so it's not in the final, and I'm afraid you can't officially tell anyone as I shouldn't have emailed you, but I thought you'd like to know'. I googled the prize, not knowing much about it, and fell off my chair when I saw one of the titles they actually shortlisted was by Neil Gaiman.
So this was a bizarre situation – a colossal near miss, which I had to keep secret. But I had no idea such a thing was even possible for me. It'll probably never happen again, but it was quite refreshing.
Roz Morris's self-published novels
What's the single best decision you ever made?
To self-publish. Before then, I'd been a ghostwriter, writing novels for other people. That was fun, but when I queried my own books, I discovered I was typecast. I wanted to write literary stories about characters who were haunted in unconventional ways. Publishers, though, wanted me to churn out blockbuster thrillers.
Self-publishing turned off the cloak of invisibility. It gave me a chance to prove myself.
What's been your biggest surprise as an indie author?
How utterly brilliant it is to have a reader contact you.
In my ghosting days, I never saw any feedback after the editors had finished. That was fine – the reviews and letters went to the person whose name was on the cover. But then I published my first novel as myself – My Memories of a Future Life – and I suddenly had emails from readers who had thought about it deeply and wanted to say something back.
What's your greatest challenge – and how do you deal with it?
Protecting my writing time.
My novels take years of exploration before I find a strong current and I'm on my way. But there are a lot of other demands in an author's life that could easily swallow up the book time.
Promotional shot for the radio show Roz co-presented with independent bookseller Peter Snell
How do you get/stay in a creative mood?
Almost any artform – music, literature, drama, film – brings on my urge to create.
I also keep a Pinterest board of beautiful covers that remind me that I simply love to make books.
How do you remain productive/motivated?
My biggest problem is the exploring phase of a book, when I'm not sure what it can be and there's little to show. So I keep a tally of the hours I've spent researching or thinking, and that shows me I did quite a lot of work. I also keep a running list of issues to tackle. Crossing things off is therapeutic – even though I inevitably add a lot more.
Roz Morris's acclaimed '"Nail Your Novel' series shares the expertise she's learned as a ghostwriter and indie novelist
What's your favourite thing about being an author–publisher?
Roz's humorous travel memoir is drawing new readers to her novels too
Control!
First, of the publishing process. I've run an editorial department so I'm used to passing manuscripts for press. But when I've worked in traditional publishing as a freelance editor or ghostwriter, I've seen too many instances where the team are overworked and important steps are missed. An author's responses to queries don't get incorporated in the master copy. A manuscript doesn't get a proof read. That's not happening on my book, thank you.
I also have control over my artistic oeuvre. Last year I had a whim to write a humorous travel memoir, Not Quite Lost – not something I'd done before. It turned out to be a joyous, positive experience. I discovered a new kind of writing I loved.
Once it was out, I found new readers who are now tuning into my other writing. I even did a tour of BBC radio stations. If I'd been signed with an agent or a publisher, this would have required lengthy discussions about their plans for me and they would probably have told me I shouldn't do it at all.
What are your top tips for other ALLis?
Embrace the traditional publishing process and never rush it.
It's still the best way to ensure a book has proper development, error-catching and finessing. Use that lovely control you have to make a book you'll always be proud of.
I'm working on my third novel, Ever Rest. It's contemporary fiction and follows my usual preoccupations with people who are haunted in unusual ways. It's taken a long time, but I've hit the strong current now. I'm on my way.
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Raymond Cook says:
Hi Ms. Morris:
What a delight it was to read about you, your successes and challenges.
Roz Morris @Roz_Morris says:
Thank you, Raymond!
Roz Morris is a novelist, journalist and fiction editor. She's taught writing masterclasses for The Guardian, co-presented a radio show about writing, mentored prizewinning authors and has a writing blog and book series called Nail Your Novel. Her novels and essays have been profiled by The Guardian, Literature Works, the Potomac Review | 1,389 |
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