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Update, March 24, 2021: Several warm days this week have helped usher in mud season-like conditions on many trails throughout the state, and conditions are changing rapidly. Please use caution when hiking and if you encounter muddy trails, turn around and find an alternative place to hike or recreate. To learn why trail use is discouraged during mud season please read below. Artwork by Emily Benning. Spring has sprung, although it’s not always easy to tell in Vermont. One day it dumps 6″ of snow, the next it’s 50° and sunny, and the back and forth wreaks havoc on our beloved trails. When the snow finally melts in town and at trailheads, it’s tempting to hope that the entire trail will be just as clear and dry. But experience has taught us that snow and ice hang on late into May at higher elevations, and even into June on the highest peaks. And that middle ground between the trailhead and the summit? It’s a muddy mess. As the snow melts and the spring rains arrive, the ground can only hold so much water. Deep and wide mud puddles appear, sometimes taking up entire sections of trail. But we’re not just trying to keep you from getting dirty. Trails that are oversaturated are vulnerable to damage from soil compaction and erosion with every footstep. Soil compaction degrades the quality of the trail by reducing its ability to absorb water, causing increased flooding later and making it harder for vegetation to grow. Erosion then carries the soil away, leaving rocks and roots exposed. Think you can just walk around that mud puddle blocking the trail? Think again – while walking around muddy areas will keep you dry, walking on the edges of trails tramples vegetation, widens the trail, and causes more damage to both trail and environment. Help us help you! Trail maintainers, many of whom are volunteers, work hard to keep Vermont’s trails in good shape. Let’s not add to their work. Don’t be that guy. You might say, But it’s so nice out! I want to hike! Believe us, we get it! Hiking is what we live for, and it’s hard to beat that spring fever. First of all, keep in mind that what the weather is like at the trailhead is not necessarily what it is like farther up the trail. You could still be walking into winter if you somehow made it past the mud. Secondly, maybe try some different activities for the next two months: spring is a great time for other outdoor recreation like cycling, paddling, and even road walking. Check out our outings calendar to join a trip with a GMC section – we don’t just hike! Spring is also a great time to plan out your summer hikes. Who doesn’t love poring over maps and guidebooks? Or take a workshop and learn some new skills for later. If you really can’t resist the call of the trail, stick to low elevations and south-facing slopes, which tend to dry out earlier in the season. But even in those places, be prepared to turn around if the trail is suddenly muddy. One of the seven principles of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics is to only travel on durable surfaces. Rock is durable. Hard, dry soil is durable. Mud is not durable. Help us protect the trail for use the rest of the year by turning around when you come upon a muddy section of trail. The trails will dry out and harden again soon enough and you’ll be back out hiking before you know it. Check out our list of suggested mud season hikes and GMC staff favorite hikes. We will update this post with guidance from VT State Parks when available. GMC will also be launching a social media challenge full of fun alternative ways to get outdoors and get ready for hiking season, complete with gear giveaways, so follow us on Instagram for updates. You can also join the GMC Facebook Group to chat with other hikers and see where other people are finding dry areas to get outside. Are you planning a thru hike of the Long Trail or Appalachian Trail in Vermont? See even more reasons why you should plan your hike for after mud season over at TheTrek.co. Mud season has traditionally ended around Memorial Day but climate change is making it harder to predict what the season will look like. If it’s getting later in the season and you suspect the trail you want to hike might be dried out, it doesn’t hurt to check. Call the park that the trail is in for a status update, or call GMC’s Visitor Center at 802-244-7037 (or email [email protected]). We do our best to keep abreast of conditions and we are happy to share any information we have. Most of all, thank you for doing your part to keep our trails in great shape! Vermont’s trails are some of its best features and we want everyone to enjoy them for a long time. Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in April 2017 and April 2019, and updated in March 2021. Filed Under: Hiking, News, Trail Comments Porter Knight says April 13, 2021 at 10:54 am We in Bristol would be happy to be included in your “suggested mud season hikes”. Because of our geography, the entire town of Bristol drains very well, so our little Bristol Trail Network is open for hiking. Please spread the word! Vaughn Earl Hartsell says March 26, 2022 at 11:00 am Thanks for these kind reminders to stay off hiking trails during the Mud Season… May 13, 2020 at 12:52 pm […] are open, but we are asking hikers to stay off trails on all lands right now, both for our annual mud season and for public […] Vermont's 2020 Hiking Season & COVID-19 - Green Mountain Club says: May 21, 2020 at 11:29 am […] this mean muddy conditions are gone? Also nope. According to GMC field staff, the mud is still pretty significant in a lot […] October 23, 2020 at 8:01 pm […] worst season for hiking in Vermont. The Green Mountain Club asks hikers to stay off trails during mud season, which can be from early April to Memorial Day. And the black flies in late May and early June are […] How to Enjoy the Last of Winter Hiking Season - Green Mountain Club says: March 18, 2021 at 8:36 am […] on trails in this condition causes lasting damage both to the trails and surrounding environments. (More on that later.) In the meantime, we strongly suggest you don’t hike when the trails are that […] Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Δ Are You Ready for Winter Hiking? December 1, 2022 Even though it may not feel it, it is that time of year: winter hiking is here! Early season conditions still exist, so there are a few things to keep in mind when heading out on the trail this time of year. Are you ready for hiking in the cold and snow? Although a very beautiful time of year … Read more The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Read more...	7,289
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Seeing the long, green, 36″ round gasline pipes stacked on trucks slowly climbing the mountains of our state on a daily basis has raised my tension level. When I feel unable to control or change an event or action I create. Slowly a design nudges my consciousness. The visual concept begins to evolve on paper. With a few adjustments the story I want to tell appears as a cartoon (line drawing). My energy changes from lethargic to accelerated and materials are gathered, or made in the dye pots. Pulling loops and stitching with needle and thread, slowly I talk to myself. When finished I can talk to you. Pipes for gas line The natural gas-lines, proposed and begun, crisscross West Virginia as they travel East. There are stockpiles in what were hay fields, in abandoned parking lots, even in newly excavated spaces along highways and back roads. They are not hidden from view. The workers migrate from job to job across state lines and take up the hotel rooms built for tourism and business travelers supporting our long term economy. It is summer and the rhythms of farming continue too. Large round hay rolls cast their shadows in early morning and late afternoon light. Yellow dried grasses are rolled up revealing the fresh new greens of regrowth. This is a sustaining cycle humans developed which truthfully also is destructive and abusive of the soils and land. But that is another visual story. Today I look at haying season as nostalgic which is calming. My intent in using traditional rug hooking as a medium is to honor the utilitarian purpose of past generations and present my work to a new audience when shown on the wall as visual art. The two pieces were designed as large floor rugs for these reasons and because big gets attention. Simplifying the landscape images into shapes let me convey the repeating patterns and tension I felt. Circles of the pipe ends viewed by following those trucks and driving past the stockpiles and the innocent hayrolls lined up in rows are surrounded by dark and light depict the feelings I have driving past each subject. The companion piece is Lines: logging, haying and pipes. Using the same wool fabrics as in the Circles piece, with additional pieces for value changes, the logging industry is added to our state’s human impact on nature. trees pipe in dirt, logging, hay field stuffed pipe in dirt The two partners – Circles: pipes and hay rolls and Lines: logging, haying and pipes were completed in 2018. Ready for exhibit. This entry was posted in farm life, Fiber Musings, hooked rugs, textile art, travel, West Virginia Artists and tagged farm life, fiber artists, hooked rugs, Natural gas pipelines, Susan Feller, Susan L. Feller, west virginia on July 14, 2018 by Susan L. Feller.	2,871
I am having a new awareness about time. All about time, where I spend it and most importantly why it seems to have this hold on me all the time! ( pun intended) Yesterday was a beautiful, unusually warm day here on the East Coast. I decided to just take the day off and enjoy it. Trying to ignore all the little thoughts that told me I shouldn’t do this was quite a task but I managed. Still it made me think about what I do with my time, how I measure it and what would it be like IF I didn’t look at the clock at all for one WHOLE day. Would I: eat only when I was hungry? pay attention to where the sun was in the sky? use my time better if I wasn’t constantly aware of how much time I had left ? not try and cram so many things into an impossibly short amount of time? go a little crazy because I didn’t know what time it is? get up when I was well rested and not to an alarm? I suddenly became aware of how many different places the time is displayed besides my watch ( which I wear 24/7) and this is the list I came up with: the oven my ipad, kindle, phone, computer the car my coffee maker Wow it is everywhere which leads me to ask “Why do people always ask me what time it is?” This happens often because many people do not wear a watch and it’s much easier to ask me than skin care pull out their phone..arghhh. My husband is so guilty of this and when I am feeling snarky I often tell him when he asks the time “Time to get a watch” ! It never works. So I am going to walk my talk, step out of my comfort zone, be really upside down and go timeless on Monday. Since I have to change all the clocks on Sunday anyways it will be the perfect opportunity for me to put that removable blue painters tape over all visible time pieces in my house, on my gadgets and in my cars. I am already twitching a little. Often in coaching I am told that there isn’t time to eat healthy, exercise, or do the things that really matter to the client. I get it. I mean I really get it. So this should be really interesting on Monday. I’m not sure if its a coincidence or just one of those things where the stars align that I happen to have Monday free to do this. So who wants to join me ? I realize it’s a luxury to have the “time” to do this so even if it’s for a small part of the day please hop on the timeless train. Want to coach or try coaching? Go here and we’ll schedule a free mini coaching session! As always…take some time, step out of your comfort zone and enjoy life a little upside down! Filed Under: Energy, freedom, Healthy Habits, time, Wisdom Why October is the best month to…. October 13, 2015 by Jennifer Ross I could fill this in with so many things but lets stick with our Fun with Food thing! Not to be confused with Sheldon’s “Fun with Flags.” Oops it looks like he is having fun with food as well! So why is October one of the best times to focus on food and really get a handle on what we put on our plates and what goes into our mouths? Because we know what is coming! ( Imagine scary music right HERE) The ultimate in food fests is heading our way and as much as we try to deny it we cannot. It is coming right at us like a missile and we won’t know what hit us until we step on the scale on January 1st and instead of that pesky 10 lbs we intended to lose its now 18lbs. Yikes! The average weight gain over the holidays is 8lbs. Yup 8 lbs. Think of the last thing you saw that was 8lbs. It could be a baby, a sack of potatoes, a ham. Puts it in perspective right? That 18 lbs I mentioned earlier might be the size of your Thanksgiving turkey. Wow…anybody else besides me think I just sucked the fun right out of “Fun with Food” ? We do equate being social and having fun with eating. Can you think of one event that does not have a food component? That’s a tough one. So while it may not be fun in the truest sense it will make you breathe a little easier come January if you start to have an awareness around the holidays, the food, the parties, the drinking and figure out how you want to be with it. You get to choose. YES it IS a choice and YES you can still enjoy the food and have fun and not cry and beat yourself up on January 1st if you dare to get on the scale. Think about all the reasons excuses you use to have a free for all from Nov 1st – Dec. 31st. Maybe yours include the following: I have to have this, Aunt Tilly only makes this ONCE a year so its a treat. Mom will be hurt if I don’t eat alot, its her way of saying she loves me! It’s the holidays, time to let loose! I dance better when I’ve had lots of wine I need insulation for the upcoming winter months. Any of these look familiar. I think I have said every one of those except for the last one. So in a rather long run on sentence ( my English teacher is doing spins in her grave) here is why those excuses don’t hold up. Aunt Tilly only makes her special 1000 calorie a bite dish once a year because it is an evil antibiotics plot to keep you all coming to her house over the holidays since she won’t share the recipe and Mom is an undercover food pusher who could guilt even the toughest guy into eating more than he could ever imagine (she is actually an undercover agent for the government that specializes in making the enemy talk or in her case guilting them into talking) and if letting loose means your pants then go for it but if you really think you dance better after half a bottle of wine then go check out the videos your cousin posted on you tube and if the last one is true then get rid of your sweaters and your coats because you will be plenty insulated. Phew… Hope you are laughing or at least smiling. So have some fun with making up stories about how you are to navigate the holiday buffet, avoiding the things you can’t stop eating much like a ship avoids icebergs. Picture your Mom holding a piece of cake in front of you except you are not in your home you are in one of those interrogation rooms with a single light bulb ( remember she is undercover for the government)! Figure out how you will get Aunt Tilly’s famous recipe and maybe even make it a little healthier. The point here is that NOW is the time to figure out how you want to be with the “food thing” over the holidays. If instead we have fun with our families and less with the food we will probably be happier when January rolls around. I’m not saying it’s easy. I’m just saying you can have a good time, celebrate, enjoy the food but not act like its your last meal. I can say this because I have been there and when I did plow into the food like there was not tomorrow January 1st was not fun and I wished I had made different choices. If you are having trouble figuring out what what will work for you then how about trying out a complimentary coaching session? Go here to get that on your calendar and get a head start on your plan for the holidays. Lastly, if you do have relatives that make a family favorite please make sure someone has the recipe or knows how to duplicate it ( even if it is 1000 calories a bite) I would love to have some of my grandmothers famous dishes, especially her buckwheat pancakes but sadly no one has the recipe. And my grandma really did know how to have fun!’ Filed Under: Family, Healthy Eating, Healthy Habits, Holidays, Wisdom So glad you stopped by here! I've been waiting for you. I am a Registered Nurse and Certified Health Coach for women who want to kick ass as they age and have a blast while doing it! Is that you? 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In an interview some years ago, the American director Mike Nichols was asked to explain how he had come to be so accomplished as a visual storyteller. Directing, he observed, was a lot like sex: you never actually got to watch anyone else doing it, so you were never quite sure whether you were getting it right. While contemporary design practice is often characterized as a collective endeavor, the actual core design idea — that lightbulb aha moment — still originates in one person's brain. True, it may require more people, more technology, more hands to bring it to life, but conversely, the model of the artist in the studio — alone and focused, generating form, keenly observing — seems oddly underappreciated, probably because it is, by its very nature, such a mystery. It is also, for that matter, my secret obsession. I read artist diaries and autobiographies as fast as I can get my hands on them. I read the obituaries online (in newspapers on several continents) first thing every morning, looking for stories that feed my habit. Over the past two years, I have also spent a fair amount of time in libraries and private collections looking at sketchbooks, notebooks, scrapbooks and personal papers, doggedly seeking those rare glimmers of certainty — fleeting indications of what a person was actually thinking while they were making something. Increasingly, I've become attuned to small gestures: the fastidiousness of a line, a chance scribble — a seemingly inconsequential, yet ultimately stunning realization about something intangible. The American filmmaker Stan Brakhage lived a rural life in Colorado, and kept scrapbooks that combine writing, drawing, collage and poetry. There are many things to say about Brakhage, most of them already said by people far more qualified than I am on the subject of avant-garde cinema. But my interest here is less in the product than in the process that preceded it, because what's so striking about Brakhage's scrapbook is the way he sketched with found objects: the scrapbook, in this sense, became a kind of studio annex, a canvas for working out ideas that weren't quite two dimensional but weren't yet time-based either. And along the way, if you look really closely, you start to get a sense of what he was thinking. Working in the early 1960s with wide strips of cellophane packing tape, Brakhage captured fleeting things — among them, blades of grass, pieces of flower petals, dust, dirt and the diaphanous, decapitated wings from insects. His process revolved around using the tape to produce a series of facsimile filmstrips: wider than the elegant Super-8 that was his hallmark medium (Mothlight, a mere three minutes in length, was actually shot on 16mm) but long and geometric: they're a suite of attenuated rectangular portraits. The idea of using adhesive tape as a photographic medium (which is effectively what it is, capturing something in time on a single surface) represents the kind of visual simplicity — indeed, the sheer brilliance — of one man's indefatigable effort to visualize an idea. It is, in a word, astonishing. Was he struck, as I am, by the sheer impossibility of duplicating the same pattern? By the tension between a membrane of sticky tape and a virtual morgue of natural forms? In page after page, you see this entire world opening up beneath a shiny veil of cellophane tape. It's a world of disembodied shapes, where life is rendered silent and inert, only to be revived into these hauntingly beautiful abstract patterns. One becomes suddenly struck by the realization that these compositions preceded his idea for them — they led, and he followed — and that the intensity of this formal exercise would not have been possible in a room full of visual people collaborating on complex problems. Apples and oranges, you say: how can you compare the collaborative design problem to an artist making an art film? Then again, how can't you? Sometimes I ask my students, when they're stuck, how much money they have to get through the day. Once we deduct how much they need to eat, I send them to the art supply store down the street and instruct them to buy something they've never seen before, and to use it. The results are always surprising. They take a hiatus from the computer. Stranded, they are obliged to work differently, to think differently — and to see differently. And it is this act of tacit dislocation, this forced hiatus from one's habitual methods that refocuses the brain and refreshes the eye. I don't know how artists do it, all alone every day in the studio, but I do know this: there is a kind of fundamental discipline to seeing and thinking and making truly original work that many of us are losing. And we need to get it back. The artist in the studio lives a life of intense isolation, yet one which by its very nature produces work that resonates with broader meaning and relevance. By conjecture, this kind of work benefits immeasurably from the imposed solace of the studio, an environment that begets its own fierce concentration. For Stan Brakhage, that concentration resulted in extraordinary explorations of many things, including the life cycle of a moth, caught on adhesive strips of tape, and subsequently captured on film where it regained — however briefly — the magnificent illusion of mobility. For designers, faced by budgets and clients and deadlines, the luxury of so much isolation seems a distant, if not an altogether perverse paradigm. But are these intentions really so mutually exclusive? The more I dig through artists papers and sketchbooks, the more I look — really look — at bodies of work produced in technology-independent, collaboration-free environments, the more I remain fundamentally unconvinced. Comments [17] When Brakhage died in 2003, from a cancer that was likely brought upon by the materials he had been working with, in his obituary it was speculated that in the distant future he might be remembered as the greatest artist of the 20th Century. Anyone fortunate enough to have seen his work--and if you're interested, Criterion has a great collection of it--would probably tell you its quite the treat. His work is hard to watch; its not music video stuff. Everything he did was totally silent. But that only enhanced the hypnotic trance the visuals lulled you into. Not everything he did was as pleasant as Moth Light or Commingled Containers. The Act of Seeing With One's Own Eyes is STILL unwatchable for most people (the title is the literal translation of "autopsy"...you can figure out the rest). All told, Brakhage made about 400 films in his lifetime. 400! That's remarkable! Its more than the handmade craft of his work; its the raw curiosity he had about what it's like to be alive. The curiosity is priceless--you can't teach it, but you can foster it. In Brackhage's work, there's no pretense. No fashion. No grandiose proclamations. Just sheer, confrontational beauty. What do we need to get back? We need to get back the joy of creating, of wondering. And we need to ditch the desire for fame and recognition that so often characterizes much of the "art" world. 10.01.07 Netflix has a few Stan Brakhage dvds, including the two disc anthology, and a 1998 documentary. Great stuff. 10.01.07 FABULOUS post; very enjoyable read, and I absolutely LOVE your blog. Mind if I add you to my blogroll? 10.01.07 Brakhage! I showed Mothlight in class the other day and the students just didn't know what to say (except that one of them had seen Mothlight before in another class...). BTW, I love the interviews with Brakhage on the Criterion DVD; he's very articulate, not to mention rather likeable on camera. At one point he talks about the way we're all conditioned by narrative cinema, and Hollywood in particular; how it's so emotionally manipulative - hence the potential liberation of communing with experimental film instead. (Maybe that's what I should have said to my students before playing one of his films.) Thanks Jessica! 10.01.07 Many years ago Brakhage and his first wife came to my home in Montreal and showed some of their extraordinary films to a class I was teaching at McGill University. To this day, I have not met anyone with his capacity to "visualize" both the world and the metaphors he loved. "Window, Water, Baby Moving" his film about the birth of his first child moves me to tears whenever I watch it. 10.02.07 This short interview transcription was just released by the independent label Hallso 10.02.07 Thanks for this post! I was unfamiliar with Stan Brakhage's work, but he's on my netflix list now. 10.02.07 Hi- love the note about how you keep your students inspired and thinking about the most simple change in approach to encourage fresh thinking. --from a recent grad/new employee 10.02.07 Jessica - your post on Brakhage and artistic process prompted me to reread your essay Cult of the Scratchy. I have a sense that while folks like Kyle Cooper and David Carson might be guilty of relying too heavily on fashionable mannerisms, Brakhage seems somehow immune to this criticism, but why? Is it because he wasn't a designer, but an Artist? Because he made films for himself? Because he had a consistent artistic vision that sustained him throughout his life? Because he literally worked 'hands on' with his medium of choice? Because he had a more profound sense of purpose? Maybe the comparison isn't all that useful or even fair, but surely Cooper's title designs (especially for Se7en and Mimic) - and other exemplars of the cult of the scratchy - wouldn't have been thinkable if not for the work of experimental filmmakers like Brakhage. 10.02.07 Like Stan Brakhage? Go to Ubu Web for film, radio broadcasts and lectures. Absolutely great resource for Avant Garde film, sound, art, design, typography and more. http://www.ubu.com 10.02.07 Cheers! I think addressing exploration/investigation and thinking and not fame is just what is needed. Very difficult to teach however in the day of Cult Celebrity. Ahhh, the good ole days, when your tools were celaphane tape, a blade and some found junk. No upgrades, the boundaries were rigid, the results much more inventive. Computers, they gloss over your time and soul. 10.02.07 To me Stan was one of the only geniuses I can really idolize. He was a family friend, and has been a true inspiration to me. In my opinion, a completely unpretentious maker, and truly a historical figure. Obviously there's more to Stan than this article, but thanks so much for giving him a place here, 10.03.07 Elegantly expressed series of beautifully quiet musings. The info on Brakhage aside, also informative but it almost got in the way of the writer's charm. Cheers. Nicely done. Blowhards take note. 10.03.07 Brakhage seems somehow immune to this criticism, but why? Is it because he wasn't a designer, but an Artist? Because he made films for himself? Because he had a consistent artistic vision that sustained him throughout his life? Because he literally worked 'hands on' with his medium of choice? Because he had a more profound sense of purpose? Matt, I think it's all of this and more. Note your capital a in "Artist" to the little d in "designer" — we tend to perceive sustained artistry as a pretension or an indulgence, but we might do better to think of it as a methodology that makes for better work. Yes, as you rightly point out, those who embraced the cult of the scratchy may have been influenced by the formal explorations in his early films, but what's striking about Brakhage is his obsessive, and consummately visual, and deeply human way of making form. And he did this as a result of looking closely at the world around him, sketching, writing, taking pictures, saving debris — he never stopped. A model for us all. 10.04.07 I first learned of Brakhage as a graduate student taking experimental film. I love his work. Very inspiring. This post is very timely, too, as I'm about to take a course on 16mm filmmaking. Thanks for reminding me.... 10.04.07 AMAZING, Thanks so much for this!! 10.05.07 french & fresh Jessica Helfand, a founding editor of Design Observer, is an award-winning graphic designer and writer. A former contributing editor and columnist for Print, Eye and Communications Arts magazine, she is a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale and a recent laureate of the Art Director’s Hall of Fame. Jessica received both her BA and MFA from Yale University where she has taught since 1994. In 2013, she won the AIGA medal. Emmy-award winner Ellen Mirojnick has designed film costumes since the 1980s and most recently is the lead costume designer for the Netflix series Bridgerton. Memories are born with perception, and reside in the brain. Looking. Listening. And Lessons from Quaker Meeting. Jobs \| December 04	13,644
Who is Scentsy Wickless Candles Co.? Who is this new direct sales candle company that you may have been hearing so much about lately? And what exactly is a Scentsy? Scentsy was the fastest growing direct sales company in 2010. The company opened in 2004 out of a small sheep farm in Meridian, Idaho from a entrepreneur named Orville Thompson. Orville was in debt and at a small home show in 2004 encountered 2 woman who designed the wickless concept. A decorative warmer with a light bulb inside melted a highly scented wax.Orville loved this idea took the concept home to his wife Heidi and with her blessings Scentsy Wickless Candles was born. The decorative ceramic candle warmers are hand crafted and painted. Each piece is truly one of a kind. There are over 80 warmers and 80 scents to choose from. There is An electric candle for every home and a scentsy bar for every nose. Each bar will last anywhere from 60-80 hours this is the same “burn time” as a medium sized traditional jar candle. Over the course of a year Scentsy bars will save you an average of $140.00! An individual cube or two, based on the size of the room, is placed into the warmers top and within minutes it is melted and the aroma goes into the air. There is no lead or soot with this product that gets into your lungs or in your furniture or on the walls and absolutley no fire hazard seeing as how this is a flameless candle. As a safety feature the melted wax will never disappear! The scent within the wax however will go away. When you can no longer experience your Scentsy smell it is time to pour out the bio-degradable warm wax and replace it with a new set of cubes. Since opening their doors in 2004 Scentsy has made over $700 million in revenue and has over 90,000 active consultants in the U.S., Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico. In the spring of 2011 we will be expanding into Europe including the U.K and Germany. If you’re not achieving the success in network marketing you were hoping for; then you better read this… Barack Obama is one of the greatest network marketers out there! Period. And I’ll prove it to you. If he were in your opportunity he’d be a top money earner, the best presenter, and someone everybody wants to work with. He’d have the largest downline by far. Why? Because he has built himself into the type of leader than people WANT to work with; he speaks with so much passion about his work that he brings people to tears; and he knows how to properly recruit and build himself a championship team. All the things you should be doing to build your business properly. Do you see where I’m going with this? When I first started out in network marketing, I was desperate. Sponsoring everyone from lazy friends, to relatives who had no interest in learning how to be successful in this industry. I was the complete opposite of what Obama is today. I was not the type of person prospects wanted to work work (prospects actually wouldn’t return my phone calls); I did not speak about my opportunity with passion or conviction, and I built a team of lazy friends and relatives that quit when they didn’t see immediate results. Life was hard. But do think Obama ever has to beg people to work with him on his projects? Do you think he ever has to “sell” his opportunity to anyone. Heck No! He doesn’t have to. Instead of working hard on selling his opportunity he has worked hard on developing himself; attracting people to him. He speaks with so much passion that you don’t even care what he’s talking about; you just listen because you feel you HAVE to. Even further, he built an amazingly motivated team that the got the word out about his work. And he wouldn’t just work with any lazy old person – he was very picky. What a winning combination!!! Network marketers – YOU NEED TO LEARN FROM OBAMA!!! And if you think you’ll ever be really successful in network marketing any other way – then think again. Think of all the top recruiters and money earners in your opportunity right now. Go ahead…think of some names. I’ll bet my entire downline that all of them are amazing leaders that have great energy, lots of passion, and highly motivated teams. here’s where I’m going with this. ANYBODY can build him or herself into a great leader like Barack Obama and all those top people in your opportunity. It’s not hard – you just have to pick up and do it. It only takes a moment (like RIGHT NOW) to decide that you’re tired of working with lazy friends; and that you want to build yourself into a leader that people WANT to work with. You can change your the future of your business in 30 seconds or less… There’s lots of great material out there on leadership development in network marketing but here’s the one I recommend above all (and trust me, I’ve read a heck of a lot). (copy and paste the link into your browser) The material is free to access and I can promise that you’ll thank yourself for taking the time implement it. Thanks to this guide my business has totally turned around for the better (thank goodness). And I’m sponsoring more reps than ever (the way it should be). It’s really helped me out and I’m sure it’ll help build your business too. Here’s to your success, Chuk. A startup is often a company initiated by individual founders/entrepreneurs find a repeatable and expandable business structure. Startups reference new businesses that mean to grow at night solo founder, have employees, and grow large as time passes. Startups also usually face high uncertainty. You can register your small business as a private company or maybe a partnership company because your startup. Before starting a startup you need to understand about your abilities and failings. The reason why you wish to start a startup and you need to clear about your goals and also be determined enough to figure hard to fulfil them. The services and products you’ll deliver to people and is that it is a full-time venture or possibly a part-time venture. When Evaluating yourself You should be clear in regards to the above questions. Conduct of Industry Research After deciding which business fits your goals and lifestyle, evaluate your idea. Before putting your hard earned dollars in a business you have to know all the information about that industry. You Should Talk to people who find themselves already getting work done in your target industry and collect information of one’s interest. Reading and researching about individuals who are an effective image as industry can also help you understand the industry. A strategic business plan will help you work out how much money you need to get started, exactly what it will take for making your business profitable, what has to get done when, and your location headed. The business strategy plan will help you to chart your progress in line with what you planned and what position that you are now in accordance with it. Have an idea for funding Depending for the size and goals of your respective venture, you might need to seek financing from a venture capitalist. The financial aid can be which is available from your friends or banks. When starting a fresh business you’ll need a huge capital to create it work thus you will need to plan your money to see simply how much you are low in capital and just how will you be planning to arrange it. You have planned your organization, strategies for your organization, you’ve got funding, till now. Now you should decide whether you need to set up an outlet for your organization or you need to start your small business online. If you want a store then are you likely to open your house office or rent a workplace space. These decisions you have to create in this step. Prepare for trial and error Whether you might be starting a business or third expect for making mistakes. It is natural and you will always learn new stuff from your mistakes. If you do not make a few mistakes, you never learn how to proceed less of and what things to emphasize. Be open-minded and artistic, adapt, seek out opportunities. Funding depends primarily for the nature and type of business. Once you’ve realized the requirement of fundraising, here are some of the different causes of finance available. Self-funding, generally known as bootstrapping. It is an effective way of financing a startup, especially when that you are just starting your company. The first-time entrepreneurs will often have trouble getting funding because they do not get funding without first showing some insurance policy for potential success. Self-funding should be considered as being a priority funding option due to the advantages regarding it. When you’re funding your business, that you are tied to the organization. At a later stage, the investors consider this as being a good point. But this program is only suitable on condition that the initial requirement is small. Some businesses need money from the comfort of the day-1 as well as for such businesses, bootstrapping is probably not a good option. Crowdfunding is probably the newer means of funding a startup that’s been gaining many popularity lately. It’s like choosing a loan, contribution/investments from several people at the same time. An entrepreneur should put expose description of his business on the crowdfunding platform. He needs to mention the goals of his business along with the plans they have for making a return, the amount funding he needs and then for what reasons, etc. Then consumers can read concerning the business and select to give their cash or not. Anyone can contribute their cash in helping an enterprise that they have confidence in. Angel investors are folks who suffer from surplus money with them and would like to invest in upcoming startups. The venture capital angel investors also work in categories of networks to collectively look at the proposals before committing to it. Angel investors have helped to begin up many leading companies, including Google, Yahoo, and Alibaba. This form of investing generally is whithin a company’s beginning of growth, with investors expecting around 30% equity. They are willing to take more risks in investment for higher returns. This is to try and make the big bets. Venture capitals are professionally managed funds who put money into companies that have huge potential. They usually put money into business against equity and exit should there be an IPO or perhaps acquisition. VCs provide expertise, mentorship and acts being a litmus test of the spot that the organization will be, evaluating this company from the sustainability and scalability standpoint. The bank provides 2 kinds of financing for businesses. One is the running capital loan, as well as the other is funding. Working Capital loan can be a type of loan needed for running one complete cycle of revenue-generating operations, as well as the limit is normally decided by hypothecating stocks and debtors. Funding in the bank would involve the normal process of sharing the strategic business plan and the valuation details, combined with project report, depending on which the loan is sanctioned. Life is the greatest business transaction once you really think about this. When we do consciously think and ponder, means that a combined thinking, action, then branding exactly what all is after which selling it to ourselves while others. A big blend of paying and benefitting happen here also. It is business in the giant and realistic sense from your top (God along with the universe) into us (the individuals, beings, as well as the rest of it). Sure, I could allow it to become more complicated and “unrealistic”. Indeed, though, what could be the point? I mean psychologists, professional therapists and every one of the medical practitioners made it arcane and complex seeming enough considering the terminology alone. So, I am here to resolve a simple question like “what is life?” and focus on the stuff of life from the only way I know how, and that’s simply, reasonably and realistically without puffing myself up excessive, and screaming over the paragraphs “Eureka, this is it, which ties things up” without causing more fearful and sophisticated questions to arise in what I am saying in regards to the simple fact that life is the greatest business transaction there may be in reality, and the rest is just silly theory that needs to be ignored besides the business of life itself, right right down to “being great”. In short, I am saying carry on the best it is possible to, and disregard envy and what others have from it, and carry on like an honest business that has to have your greatest focus on its details in fact. As I write, I remember my Dad’s variation within the Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali poem about flying such as a butterfly and stinging being a bee, also it went such as this: “Fly just like a butterfly Sting such as a bee I tend not to play!” Instead of: “Fly being a butterfly Sting being a bee Sure, my Dad Joseph Clayton looked physically like Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali, that is not the aim of this anecdote in the following paragraphs. The word “rumble” was a different term towards the word “bumble”, so my Dad changed it to emphasise the stinging part that doesn’t play, this is the point I am making and the man was making, you simply can’t “bumble” and play and allow it to become, you will need to sting, genuinely do look and allow it to become. That is the company. My name is Joshua Clayton, I am a freelance writer headquartered in Inglewood, California. I also write within a few pen-names and aliases, but Joshua Clayton is my real name, and I write by that usually now. I am a philosophical writer and objective thinker and honest action taker. I also have a senior center in Gardena, California as my employment, among other things, but primarily I am a writer. July 2, 2019 ujebrezovica No Comments Log is usually a symbol or any other small design adopted by an institution to find its products, uniform, vehicles, etc. What is usually a logo? At abdominal muscles basic level, it symbols derived from text and images that will help us find brands we like. But they can be so additional! A good logo may be the cornerstone of the brand. It helps customers to comprehend what you do, what you are and everything you value. That’s a wide range of responsibility with a tiny image! Let’s look at learning to make the most of the unique logo. This definition explains how logos are supposed to represent organizations and a few of the best considerations within their design. What does a logo do? It take action aside from look pretty, right? Yes! It serve many,different functions. What are 5 characteristics of the logo? Five Characteristics of an Great design are below: Simple. Simple design are people can recognize once they obtain them… Scalable. A great design ought to be simple enough to scaled down or up but still look good. Memorable / Impactful. A great design ought to be impactful… What are logo types? The term “logo” can often be used as being a catchall to define any emblem a business has built to visually represent their brand. But there’s two main categories in relation to design: logos that only contain type – denoting the name or initials of any company – and the ones containing both text as well as a symbol. its a mixture of images, texts, shapes, or combining the three that depict the name and purpose of any business – the bottomline is. However, a logo can and needs to be this described way. How to produce a creative logo? Logo type is often a graphic representation or symbol of an company name, trademark, abbreviation, etc., often uniquely intended for ready recognition. You may also think of your it is usually a simple visual mark showing your company products or services. What is business logo? Your design is frequently the first touch point a prospective customer or client should have with your brand. Importance of Logo in corporate branding It’s a creation is very important in branding strategy. Most of the Fortune 500 Companies aimed at Branding there were succeeded. Adidas, McDonald, Puma, Uber, Pamper, Mercedese, Audi, Arrow, Amul, Rebock, Olam KFC, Nike etc would be the few names in national and international market. Logo creates your enterprise image. June 3, 2019 ujebrezovica No Comments Primera Technology’s fastest, best quality color label printer in the lineup could be the Primera LX910. Compatible with both dye and pigment inks – without requiring separate printheads, the Primera LX910 is really a versatile selection for businesses that have to print premium quality product and/or industrial labels completely color on labels nearly 8.25 inches wide. The LX910 prints at the resolution of nearly 4800dpi with the ultimate in print quality. You can find the Primera LX910 from the manufacturer or through among Primera’s authorized resellers for example DuraFast Label Company or sellers on Amazon. Who has the top Primera LX910 pricing? The LX910 features a suggested shop price of $2695. Thus, you’ll typically find prices to get quite comparable from a single seller an additional though some sell the LX910 above shop price. To be competitive, many sellers sweeten the offer by offering free postage. For example, DuraFast Label Company currently sells the Primera LX910 for $2575 with free ground shipping to locations inside the continental USA. When you are looking at getting a whole lot on the Primera LX910 color label printer, there’s more to your equation than price and shipping costs alone. You’ll also need to look at the type of value each seller adds. Additional Savings Free shipping is often a great perk, but that is usually in regards to the extent of the usb ports. However, DuraFast Label Company goes above and beyond through providing even greater savings: $250 in free LX910 labels ($150 at time of LX910 printer purchase and $100 for LX910 printer review after purchase) Free setup, installation support DuraFast Label Company offers yet another important element: expertise. As label printing professionals who use Primera label printers every single day and as a label manufacturer, it’s DuraFast’s business to totally understand the latest technologies and ink formulations to generate the finest labels, optimized for image quality. If you have questions concerning the any of the label printers manufactured by Primera Technology, Epson, Afinia Label, iSys Label, UniNet, Zebra, Toshiba, Sato, Datamx, Intermec, Honeywell, Godex, Printronix, TSC or VIPColor that DuraFast sells, you’re going to get real answers, from real professionals who know and utilize these printers. They will even walk you through setup and installation. When you have a brandname, you regularly want to portray some image, or communicate a specific ideal even. Every brand possesses his own look, its very own feel, and a image. Even if brands have similar value propositions, the picture that people have could be completely different. The influence in the logo When you take into account that, your logo really plays a vital role. Your logo could have little related to peoples true evaluation in the actual things which your brand offers, and also the experience that folks have together with your brand. But, it lets you do have a great affect on peoples first impressions. This influence is well overlooked. That’s because the influence of visual design plays for a deeper level, it’s something that folks unconsciously immediately process if they see your brand, which way it possesses a great great relation to your first impression. With your logo you may almost immediately show your audience the type of brand you are. Luxury brands use certain letter types with this, and a particular look and feel. They often have these minimalistic, yet professional, artistic and tight looking logos. A more B-quality brand that wants portray lowest pricing, are capable of doing that by subtracting on a basic logo this is not too rich and artistic. These are all things that men and women immediately understand if they see your logo, therefore this is a great tool that can help your brand position itself well towards people. How you may benefit from professional business logo Do you use a company/a product, or would you like to start one? Professional design is definetely an issue that’s worth its investment. Especially when you are considering your logo. The logo is usually considered the centerpiece of most your visual design. It gives people an uncomplicated mental image of what kind of priceless exposure are and what it really stands for. It can convey an excellent image or message that tells people something about your brands philosophy, even. Apple’s logo depicts temptation, for instance, and yes it shows how Apple really wants to serve you with products which are just the prettiest, tight and smooth. This is a thing that appeals to an incredibly large amount of people. Professional designers may help you acquire a creative, professionally looking design for any perfectly fitting logo. When looking at logo design, professional designers will naturally have an in-depth take a look at brand along, and also at your key propositions and key ideals or messages that you desire to convey. About ten possibilities are going to be proposed to you personally, and you could be assured with a minimum of one logo which includes the professional image you’re looking for along with the right appear and feel for your brand. December 24, 2018 ujebrezovica No Comments They have the strangest names – gable, hip, jerkinheads, clerestory, saw-tooth, witch’s hats, karahafu, mansard, rainbow, butterfly, satari and much more. No, they may not be a list of insect species. They are the names of styles of roofs. Though the diverse designs must be handled carefully for his or her complexity, even drafting the standard roof is normally acknowledged as significant challenging skills to get down in architectural design drafting. Both Revit and AutoCAD are equipped to allow the delivery of the designs roofs in residential design drawings, nevertheless for many, AutoCAD is edging a little bit ahead. Right from Stone Age times, developing a roof over our heads, or shelter, is one of life’s greatest priorities and also a recognised human right. The designs have fallen a long way in the rudimentary designs of yore. So, how can it work and do you know the basic designs? Roofs could be drafted automatically or they may be created caused by placing them on the space that is enclosed with a polyline or maybe a set of walls. Once defined, the size and style, slope, faces or edges may be modified. For more complicated designs, an ‘object’ is selected and modified till it really is almost complete. For greater flexibility on customising edges and also other features, the roof may be converted to slabs, in which many details might be added or changed, including orientation, angle, fascia and soffit profiles. These design details is usually added globally. Other compared to the more complex ones with all the fancy names, basic types include gable, hip, shed or flat. Inexpensive as well as simple to construct, the sloped gable is regarded as the common type worldwide. Because of their slope, rain and snow usually are not retained and leakage is prevented, contributing to its durability. The ‘hip’ has slopes on four sides, helping it anchor the home beneath it. They are less impacted by strong winds and is usually added to a whole new home as well as to an existing house. A ‘shed’ features one sloping plane, which could have skylights or solar energy panels, helping the potential for energy efficiency. ‘Flats’ are almost completely horizontal that has a slight slope for drainage, favourable for solar energy panels and cost effective. There are also combinations of gable, hip along with other combinations. So, how can AutoCAD and Revit fare in the act of roof design drafting? AutoCAD software gives a variety of choices for creating and modifying an array of styles. In AutoCAD, plans should be cross-checked with elevations and ridges. Commands in AutoCAD to produce different designs are versatile. They may be changed individually with alterations in height, slope, edges plus the addition of dormer windows. A simple outline is usually drawn to be a polyline of an group of walls, which could be converted into a roof, in order that the draftsman can discuss the outline first and modifications later. Flat and sloped ones is usually created together with the same process, using a low rise number with an overhang of 0″ set for the flat. Points within exterior walls are chosen in order that the tops in the walls form parapets. AutoCAD’s ‘grips’ enable editing in a way that 2D objects, like lines, polylines and arcs, could be stretched, moved, rotated, scaled, copied or mirrored. Grips may change the edges and vertices, ridge points, fix missed intersections, alter the angle, rise or run of slabs and may help create gables. Materials may be defined. They is usually displayed in wireframes and dealing shade views. Features of roof design drafting in AutoCAD include: Changing edges and faces Changing location Designing a roof in Revit is considerably completely different from doing so in AutoCAD. Revit is deemed better for large-scale projects and has now many options. Though the tool for elevation views and plans are competent, drafting sections as well as other details may be challenging, specifically traditional houses with sloped, canted, curved, cranked and custom-made units. When creating complex roofs in Revit, it could be preferable to build them as separate units and join it for the other section with all the ‘join roof’ tool. Typically, may well appeal aesthetically, plus the edges may well not meet where they may be expected to. This tends to happen because Revit attempts to develop slopes in the edges. The edges might not meet perfectly, where there are a few methods to counter this concern. One way is to build a mass, select mass faces and make a roof. This could be complicated and lengthy, to be a slope arrow need to be used to switch slope angle and slope direction. Another option involves shape editing tools. Once the lines are drawn, the default 3D view can give the adjustment with the shape, the height and movement, but in this way, it can’t be joined to a new roof. In Revit, a roof is usually created from: a building footprint, just as one extrusion, with sloped glazing or at a mass instance, but it wouldn’t cut through doors or windows, though trusses might be attached within the design. Creating by footprint involves: 2D closed-loop sketches in the perimeter Selection of walls or draw lines through the plan view Closed loops for openings Creating by extrusion involves: An open-loop sketch on the profile Using lines and arcs to sketch the profile in a elevation view Editing the job plane Challenges with roof design drafting in Revit When setting up a hip with rafter construction (to get a vaulted ceiling), Revit won’t automatically allow for any ridge post and other supporting element to compliment the hip intersection. Individual elements of your design are positioned on the same plan. It is much more difficult to edit. With alterations in reference levels (eg. elevations), other dimensions has to be modified also. Comparing the rooftop design drafting abilities of both AutoCAD and Revit, users think AutoCAD now is easier to use since it: Creates and modifies outlines with increased control Makes less complicated to add details and options However, Revit modelling enables less architecturally or technically skilled draftsmen to produce more technical designs, whereas in AutoCAD, the precision and accuracy wholly is determined by the ability on the draftsman to properly interpret the structure. December 23, 2018 ujebrezovica No Comments Career and Corporate Life Management Mentorship is a valuable part of the holistic human capital development, yet most ignored through the working professionals. Over a long time I have observed how numerous professionals experience frustrations in corporate. Such may very well be avoided as long as they could engage corporate life mentors. We require mentors which were there and seen everthing. They will accompany corporate professionals through each of the A to Z stages in their career lives. That is from selecting the career direction, towards the exiting stage. What is concerning is the fact that very few professionals experience a need to have Career and Corporate Life Management Project which is informed by their life purpose. Many are caught napping when things usually do not go needlessly to say. They wind up reacting and in some cases the steps taken are misplaced. A mentor will alert you, specifically when everything seems for being happening smoothly and you’re enjoying harmony. That is when you ought to be preparing for all of the possibilities. This does not mean we have to get paranoid. It is necessary to create our lives happen, as opposed to chasing after events if they have already happened. We must direct our everyday life as we wish them being. There will be when we tend not to succeed. But when we come up with a miss precise fall not even close to our targets. Career Management ought for being an activity from cradle to grave. The corporate own life is just portion of our bigger life journey. It should not allowed to throw us out of balance and run havoc with how we live. It must increase our holistic life journey, and never become our journey alone. If there were a solid foundation at the start of our holistic human capital development, guided by our adolescence mentors, by means of corporate and beyond, we ought to become victors inside our journey. I have never read about anyone who has succeeded in your everyday living without being assisted by others. We forget such mentors and supporters by choice and ignorance. But were often reminded for these people when things falter. It is often tricky to go to them when we’re in trouble, because we’re ashamed that individuals cut connections using them. Mentorship have to be a life-long practice, and also be accessed through our holistic human capital development stages. The best gift to your mentors is to get successful in taking your lifestyle forward. The mistake you should not make is always to think that you don’t need other people’s help, and you will make it all on your own. Life will humble you. Everyone in your life’s a gift plus they matter until the end of your lifestyle. Career and Corporate Life Management is not a straight line. However, we need to master the subsequent generic phases: career development education → enter first job → technician → admin → functional → specialist → supervisory → management → leadership → executive → directorship → board role → retirement → post retirement roles. At any from the above stages one should be able to exit and take other opportunities that could present them. It is this detour that can throw one out of complete balance, or take one back and fro. In many cases our career growth is disrupted by ourselves on account of misreading unexpected developments. For example we resign from my current jobs thinking that individuals are accelerating our growth or maximizing our earnings, to discover that over a long-term we would have taken our growth ten steps backward. On one other end the detour is important and might be a calling to penetrate entrepreneurship, self-employment, consultancy, academic, professional, along with a complete change of career. Such developments have to be anticipated and locate us ready once they happen. Sometimes of the question of opportunity is very small and we should squeeze in momentarily. Corporate life have their own dynamics. There are many sub-cultures which could not be obvious to us. We cannot be blind and naive to such complexities. Mentors are valuable in helping us take care of such dynamics. Corporate savvy ‘s what we all need to live in corporate life. We must also know whenever we have become corporate change agents and play such roles with responsibility. Take strategic decision to influence the culture of the corporate progressively. If you are not cut down to handle corporate dynamics and complexities you need to also be aware of your respective limitations. It is wise to take your limitations to make decisive steps to look at a different direction that enhances your employment management project. Do not leave your employment and corporate life management to chances. Own up and turn into guided by the bigger purpose in your everyday living. Let your mentor become your daily partner. Invest personally with your mentorship program. The returns will surpass every one of the investments, efforts, and energies dedicate to your holistic career and corporate life management. Your attitude to corporate politics, dynamics, and culture determines business energy or failure. You decided to utilize and join the corporate all on your own. Nobody owes you anything. Be a player from the corporate game. Be the best advertising. But remember a person special. You owe it to yourself for being successful. Using Custom Printed Products December 21, 2018 ujebrezovica No Comments Starting an organization is one of the hardest times that you can now go through. This is especially true when you’ve got never used it before. As such, you have to market your brand name and take it out there in order that people can know whom you are and the goods that you are contending with. There a wide range of ways in which you may reach your market. Making people alert to your products or services is one of hardest things today nowadays. However, there a wide range of means in which you are able to apply so that you can sensitize people about your brand. One method that is certainly widely used today is custom printed products. There are different types of products which you can go for in this instance. You can use car air fresheners, tote bags, disposable coffee cups and also key chains. In this article, we’ll focus on tote bags and disposable coffee cups. These are fantastic for all manner of activities. They can be used by grocery shopping or maybe collecting materials at industry events. These bags have got a great branding strength that you should take full advantage of. One of the items have made the tote bags so famous is because the fact that these are eco-friendly in comparison to the plastic options. The bags serve countless purposes. When you distribute the custom tote bags, you’re advertising your brand within a inexpensive way. This is because the baggage will be seen wherever the bearer goes thereby creating awareness. Many companies give away these kinds of bags at retailers, trade fairs and also other such areas. As such, advertising is taken up a whole new level reaching everywhere. There are numerous colors, size, and elegance options that you are able to settle for when that you are creating your bags. This means that it is possible to come up with an issue that people will easily accompany your brand. So as to still do it, evaluate the material, the scale, and also the features. This is the one other way in which you are able to build up your business. While we have seen a lot of debate regarding the use of disposable coffee cups, still it remains the most ideal way in which you are able to sell your brand. Most of us cannot go every day without several glasses of coffee and for that reason there is no better solution to reach your customers than to use coffee cups. Due to your eco-friendly campaigns, you’ll find disposable paper coffee cups which are created. With these, you may do a custom print of your respective brand making sure that people can be sensitized about your products and services. Coffee cups are available in different sizes. You can also opt for the kind of color that you would like on your cups to ensure that people can associate you by using it. This is a quite normal trend today plus it seems to be effective.	37,626
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What an embarrassment our national government is. Mired in the sickening muck of corrupt corporate money and right-wing ideology, our so-called leaders continue todivert our public treasury and our nation’s unlimited potential for good into war, into the pockets of the superrich, into the self-serving whims of greedheaded corporate executives, into a rising police state, into the careless desecration of nature…into waste. Then why am I laughing, why am I almost giddy with optimism about where we’re heading? You might say, That’s an easy question, Hightower–you’re either stupid or insane. Indeed, I know a few leaders of progressive groups based in Washington who have been drained of all optimism. Wrong. Led by ACORN, the innovative community-organizing group, a broad coalition of wage-increase advocates has shifted the battlefield to the cities, counties, and states, putting forth a concept called the “Living Wage.” The idea is that corporations getting contracts, subsidies, or other benefits from local governments should not get away with poverty pay. Pushing local ordinances or ballot measures, the Living Wage coalitions propose pay scales that raise the minimum above the region’s poverty level, with most proposals requiring some health-care benefits and many indexing the pay levels to inflation. Everybody does better when everybody does better. Wear it like you mean it. T’s, totes, mugs, and more in the Lowdown store. Well, you might think, that’s a nice proposition, but people are way too conservative to go for it. Wrong. In fact, when put before voters, Living Wage initiatives typically win by more than two thirds of the vote. A telling case is Florida. In 2004, a modest initiative was on the ballot proposing to raise the state’s minimum wage by a buck, to $6.15 an hour. John Kerry’s presidential campaign studiously avoided supporting this measure, fearing that voters in this red state were so conservative that being associated with a wage hike would hurt his chances. So much for his political genius–72% of Floridians approved the pay increase! Kerry, on the other hand, got only 47% of the vote. For these Living Wage battles, coalitions have been forged among workers, poor people, women, churchgoers, small-business owners, neighborhood groups, civilrights advocates–and even some conservative business leaders who either see it as a moral issue or understand that higher pay means more spending and a stronger local economy. That’s a pretty stout coalition! While it has received little national media coverage, these combined efforts are achieving stunning successes all across the country. More than 130 cities, counties, and states have already enacted some form of the Living Wage. These victories are not just coming in the liberal outposts of, say, New York City and San Francisco, but also in such places as Dayton, OH ($9.30 per hour, with benefits); Palm Beach, FL ($9.73, with benefits); Louisville, KY ($10.20, indexed to inflation); Pima County, AZ ($8.35, with benefits, indexed); Bozeman, MT ($9.73, with benefits); Rochester NY ($9.43, with benefits, indexed); Covallis, OR ($9.00, indexed); the Richmond, VA, school district ($8.77, with benefits); and the Central Arkansas Library System ($9.00, with benefits, indexed). Clean Elections What a scream it was last month to watch George W, Tom DeLay, and some 60 other top elected officials rush out to throw tens of thousands of dollars at various charities. These were campaign funds they had previously taken from sleazeball superlobbyist Jack Abramoff. Until January 2, none of these politicians had been even slightly squeamish about banking Jack’s checks. But on that day, the GOP’s leading influence peddler pleaded guilty to three counts of money corruption involving his lobbying operation. As part of his plea deal, Abramoff agreed to “tell all” to federal prosecutors about his money-for-favors relationships in Washington…and to testify against his former political cohorts. When the lead prosecutor declared that the corruption “is very extensive,” that did it. Suddenly our stalwart leaders were spontaneously struck with the need to offer up loads of cash to charity–as if such a showy gesture could remove the indelible green stain that contaminates them and our national capital. Of course, giving back a few bucks doesn’t alter the culture of corruption (notice, for example, that while George W grandly donated $6,000 of his Abramoff money to charity, he refused to give away as much as $200,000 that Jack had raised for his ’04 run). Sheesh. The spreading Abramoff scandal, coupled with DeLay’s Texas indictments for money laundering, the Duke Cunningham bribery conviction, and the relentless pursuit of corporate dollars by practically all of our top political leaders shows that we no longer have elections–we have auctions. Can’t something be done? It can be…and is–but not in Washington. Once again, the action is in the countryside. In the past decade, eight states and fourteen cities have passed “Clean Election” laws to end the money chase in their political races, and eight other states and at least one major city are moving toward passage of such laws this year. The key component of Clean Elections is to provide the alternative of public financing for the campaigns of all candidates who agree not to accept money from corporations or other favor-seeking interests. This means that people running for mayor, governor, the legislature, a judgeship, or whatever don’t have to spend the bulk of their campaign time in corporate suites or at the watering holes of lobbyists– and if elected, they owe absolutely nothing to the monied powers! It also means that regular people (a schoolteacher, factory worker, nurse, farmer, shopkeeper, cabdriver, Lowdown subscriber, et al) can run for office, for they could qualify for a level of public funding that would make them competitive with a lobbyist-financed candidate. It gives us a meaningful tool for reclaiming our democracy. Maine, Arizona, and Connecticut now have public-financing laws for all of their state offices, from governor to corporation commissioner. Vermont and Massachusetts have also approved statewide systems but have not yet implemented them. In addition, North Carolina has okayed public funding for its judicial races, New Mexico has done so for candidates seeking to be on its Public Regulation Commission, and New Jersey has approved a pilot project for public financing in four legislative districts. Cities are on the move, too. Portland, Oregon, will have the Clean Election alternative for all of its city races this year. In 2005 69% of Albuquerque’s voters said “yes” to a charter amendment providing public funds for its mayoral and city council candidates. Another 12 cities have put partial systems in place, and Los Angeles is presently structuring a plan for full public financing. Most important, the Clean Election system works. In Maine, the state AARP, AFL-CIO, Common Cause, Council of Senior Citizens, Dirigo Alliance, League of Women Voters, Peace Action, Peoples Alliance, and others joined hands in 1996 to pass an initiative creating the nation’s first public-financing program. When first implemented in 2000, half of the state’s senators and 30% of house members were elected without taking a dime in special-interest money, and the program has grown more successful with each election. Today 83% of Maine’s senate and 77% of its house are made up of legislators who ran “clean.” The result is that Maine’s state government is able to reflect the people’s will. In 2003, for example, Maine became the first state to pass a bill providing health care for all of its people. As a state legislator says, “There is just no way this bill would ever have seen the light of day under business-as-usual politics dominated by private campaign contributions. Instead, we took on the big pharmaceutical and insurance companies and adopted a healthcare plan that serves the people rather than special interests.” Counter conformity. Stand out with Lowdown gear. Now the incumbent Democratic governor and two of his three Republican challengers have taken the “clean” pledge for this year’s election. Last year the state fixed a loophole in its law by requiring that in the last 21 days of an election, all attack ads or other campaign material put out by so-called “independent” groups must disclose the source behind the ads. In addition, the state will provide public matching funds for the candidates who are attacked, so they can respond. There’s similar success elsewhere. In Arizona, for example, 58% of the house, a fourth of the senate, and 10 of 11 statewide officials (including the governor) are “clean.” The grassroots coalition that passed Arizona’s public-financing system in a 1998 ballot initiative has also remained vigilant, beating back seven court challenges and repeated efforts by corporate interests to repeal the law. Again, there’s no need to wait on Washington for electoral reform when you can make it happen in your own city, county, school district, state, or any other jurisdiction you choose to tackle. Isn’t being horribly sick punishment enough without having the FBI, DEA, and other police agents busting down your door to throw you in jail? Unfortunately, the federal government’s crackpot drug war has turned cops into drug thugs as they pursue an insane, inhumane, ideologically driven policy of cracking down on seriously sick people who use doctor-prescribed marijuana to treat the chronic pain and nausea of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, polio, and other harsh illnesses. Two years ago, nine armed members of a DEA task force raided Don Nord’s home in Hayden, Colorado, arresting him and seizing his three marijuana plants. Nord is no drug dealer–he’s a disabled, wheelchairbound, 57-year-old man battling kidney cancer, diabetes, lung disease, and other problems. He was not toking on reefers for a joy ride, but using the marijuana under a doctor’s supervision as a medical necessity. Meet Suzanne Pfeil. She is paralyzed by post-polio syndrome and was under the care of WAAM, the Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana in Santa Cruz, California. In 2002, she was awakened by five DEA agents pointing automatic rifles at her head. WAAM is a non-commercial medical co-op that, with the blessing of local officials, maintained a marijuana garden at its hospice to treat its 225 members, 85% of whom were terminally ill. In the early hours of September 5, the DEA burst in. They terrified the patients, charged two with violating federal drug law, ripped up the coop’s garden, handcuffed WAAM’s two founders, and took them to jail. This was too much even for the arch-conservative editors of the Orange County Register, who called DEA’s actions “an unwarranted and extreme operation against sick people… Such cruel raids suggest that a law that can be used to terrorize sick people is in need of reconsideration.” But Washington–under Democratic administrations as well as Republican–has done nothing to stop the stupidity, instead continuing to sanction such extremism in the name of looking tough in the drug war. Last year on June 15, for example, Congress voted 264-161 against allowing the ill to use this proven treatment. These people are nuts…and dangerous. Luckily, though, there’s sanity among grassroots folks. Polls constantly show overwhelming support for laws to let the sick use doctor-prescribed marijuana. The latest Gallup survey shows 78% of Americans backing such common sense. Lest you think that’s a lot of blue-state, smoke-induced, exhippie sentiment talking, independent polls in the deep red states of Alabama and Texas register three-to-one margins in favor of medical marijuana, including 67% support among Texas Republicans! More significantly, when given a chance, people are voting their convictions. Led by the Marijuana Policy Project, coalitions of doctors, nurses, and patients have come together to raise common sense to high places. Defying the furious fulminations and fervid opposition of assorted drug czars from Washington, voters in 11 states and numerous cities have already approved the medical use of marijuana by compelling margins. Let’s do a brief roll call: In 2004, while Bush was easily winning the majority of Montana voters, those same people approved by a two-to-one margin a medical marijuana initiative that the White House had adamantly opposed. In 2003, Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich became the first Republican head of state to sign medical marijuana into law. This came in the face of ferocious campaigning by the White House drug czar to get Ehrlich to veto the bill. Flexing his ignorance, the czar told Marylanders that marijuana was “medicinal crack.” This year, Rhode Island became the 11th common-sense state when more than three-fifths of legislators voted to override the Republican governor’s veto of a bill to protect medical-marijuana patients from arrest. The bill had passed 30-0 in the senate, 52-10 in the house. In Michigan, cities are taking the initiative. In the past two years, Detroit okayed marijuana use by a 60-40 vote, Ann Arbor by 74- 26, Ferndale by 61-39, and Traverse City by 63-37. The power is ours On big issue after big issue– such as dramatically cutting the greenhouse gases that cause global warming, declaring energy independence with a crash program of renewable energy and conservation, bringing the troops home from Bush’s war of lies in Iraq, and giving Americans relief from the price gouging of drug companies– Washington has become the enemy. But rather than wring our hands about that, we can roll up our sleeves and join hands with the grassroots groups that are taking action on these problems and making progress. Congress and presidential candidates are too corrupted or too cowardly to lead our country back to its democratic ideals. We have to lead ourselves–and there is opportunity for you to be part of the renewal right where you live. Reddit common goodelections Now, pull up some chairs and get ready for a sparky conversation! Every month, Hightower chats with the brilliant activists, organizers and journalists live. 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It may just seem like time flies by, running away from us. Every day we're closer to the end but not closer to our dreams. Or are we? Does our chance to accomplish something decrease with age? Not really. Many writers first publish after they're 30- or 50-years-old. Sometimes we forget that our heroes are … Continue reading We have a chance Tagged a, accomplish, accomplished, accomplishes, adversity, age, ages, always, away, book, Book(s), chance, chanced, chances, choose, chose, close, closer, come, day, decrease, Down, dream, dreamed, dreams, every, everyday, first, flies, fly, had, have, need, never, Novel, novels, prove, proved, proves, publish, published, publishes, really, seem, shoot, shot, shots, some, something, start, still, thing, things, time, times, trouble, troubles, us, we, when, write, Writer, writers, writes, wrote2 Comments For your new literary agent July 30, 2019 November 22, 2022 by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Query Letter Advice When searching for a literary agent, some people think about only their query letter. But usually agents ask for more. Synopsis These are not always the most fun, but they do point out your plot right off the back. Does it all flow together? Does it make sense? Is there a spot where it may … Continue reading For your new literary agent Tagged 300, 500, about, agent, agents, always, any, anything, author, authors, back, be, but, certain, could, flow, for, fun, get, getting, grab, grabs, grammar, have, It, just, know, letter, letters, limit, limits, Literary, literate, make, may, mistake, mistakes, more, most, number, numbers, of, off, page, pages, people, perfect, plish, plot, plots, point, points, polished, put, puts, query, response, resume, right, see, send, sense, slow, small, spend, spot, sure, synopsis, than, that, the, thing, things, think, thinks, thought, thoughts, through, time, times, together, want, well, where, word, words, Writer, writers, you, your7 Comments Should we write what we read? July 23, 2019 November 22, 2022 by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Questions Involving Writing They say to write what you read, but I think that confines us in a way. If we only write what we read, must we always read something we love? I'd only read fantasy/sci-fi then, never knowing any nonfiction or poetry much. I'd limit myself the number of stories I dive into. My world would … Continue reading Should we write what we read? Tagged about, All, already, always, around, as, become, best, bore, bubble, chore, confine, confines, could, fantasy, fi, fiction, fun, hobby, idea, ideas, It, job, learn, learns, lives, love, much, myself, next, number, numbers, rather, read, reads, sci, science, should, some, something, than, thing, things, we, what, world, worlds, would, write, writes, Writing, written, wrote9 Comments Just so you know June 21, 2019 November 22, 2022 by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Motivation Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do and that could mean taking a break from writing. Don't be discouraged though. Things always happen, but it's always what you make of it. It doesn't mean you'll never write again or that your writing will turn bad. Everything will be all right. Tagged a, again, All, alright, always, and, bad, be, break, breaks, but, could, discourage, discouraged, do, does, doesn't, don't, every, everything, from, got, gotta, happen, happened, is, It, it's, just, know, make, mean, never, not, of, or, right, so, some, sometime, sometimes, take, takes, taking, that, thing, things, time, times, to, took, turn, turned, turns, what, will, write, writes, Writing, wrote, you, you'll1 Comment Quiet now, pay attention May 14, 2019 November 21, 2022 by Robin LeeAnn, posted in My Writing My university is always quiet when people leave and that’s when you notice things. You’ll find broken, empty branches, hiding behind the leaves. Or the discolored rock that has been there for at least five years and will be there for another ten. 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April 23, 2019 November 21, 2022 by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Books It has been a while, but I finally updated the list of books that have a lasting effect on me. I can't believe how many powerful books I have come across since I last updated it. By now, I did book reviews for some of those books, including Turtles All the Way Down, The Hate … Continue reading Updating my most inspirational books! Tagged across, All, always, and, been, believe, book, book review, Book Reviews, Book(s), certain, come, done, Down, effect, few, finally, give, hate, how, include, includes, inspiration, inspirational, inspire, inspires, just, last, lasting, many, me, message, most, my, power, powerful, review, reviews, since, some, the, tiny, Turtles, u, update, updating, want, Way, while, wildcardLeave a comment Biggest writer worry February 8, 2019 November 21, 2022 by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Writing Stories As a writer, I don't like looking back on my old writings. Something that seemed like wonders when I wrote it could feel like trash when I go back and read it. It's almost like a self-hate for my past self even though I know I wasn't as experienced then. A part of me believes … Continue reading Biggest writer worry Tagged actually, always, another, audience, back, believe, believes, big, biggest, character, characters, develop, developed, editor, editors, even, experience, experienced, Face, feel, fix, fixing, It, later, like, look, looking, mind, more, not, Novel, novels, old, past, plot, publish, published, publishing, read, seem, seemed, self, short, some, something, stories, story, that, thing, think, trash, Way, wonder, words, worries, worry, Writer, writers, Writing, wroteLeave a comment Toughest of the tough January 29, 2019 November 21, 2022 by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Writing Stories You'd think writing the novel was the hardest part. Or perhaps editing the novel was worse. But no. Queries always seem to be the hardest. They are the one thing I have never gotten a "this is amazing" from. I always get critiqued hard and have to start over again. I took a break from … Continue reading Toughest of the tough Tagged agent, agents, always, amazing, any, awesome, back, before, better, critique, critiqued, day, done, edit, editing, fantastic, first, for, good, got, gotten, half, hard, hardest, have, improve, improved, It, like, maybe, me, never, no, not, Novel, novels, of, off, one, page, perhaps, queries, query, query letter, rough, see, send, some, someone, something, stress, stressed, sure, the, thing, things, think, tough, toughest, whole, wonderful, write, Writing, wroteLeave a comment 2019 writing goals January 1, 2019 November 25, 2022 by Robin LeeAnn, posted in Randomness Happy New Year! 2019 is an interesting year for me already as I'm sure it is for you. I have an English degree now with new goals. Writing goals are always important to me. Even if I don't complete them, I get something in life to look forward to, to work toward. My goals this … Continue reading 2019 writing goals Tagged 2018, 2019, agent, agents, almost, already, always, are, better, book, Books, college, complete, completion, degree, English, for, forward, get, goal, goals, happy, have, here, here's, hoping, important, interest, interesting, is, It, larger, life, Literary, lives, look, me, new, Novel, novels, now, opportunities, opportunity, publication, publish, rough, somewhere, sure, them, this, towards, university, work, write, Writer, writers, writes, Writing, year, years8 Comments Older posts Writers will never run out of stories to tell What would you like to read about? What would you like to read about? 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If you are living with chronic back pain in Waymart, Carbondale, & Honesdale then you know it's no walk in the park. Almost everyone will experience some form of back pain, ranging from slightly irritating to completely debilitating, in their lifetime. Whatever the degree of pain you are experiencing and whether it is acute or has become chronic, at the very least you would probably rather live without it and in the most extreme cases in can be difficult to go on living with it. This article aims to help you to understand what causes low back pain, and how chiropractic treatment can help you achieve lasting back health, so that you can go on enjoying those walks in the park. The back is a broad term that covers a large area of the body, made up of many tendons, ligaments, discs, muscles, and bones. Without a solid understanding of these different parts, it can complicated to locate and address the source of the pain. The following breakdown explains some of the most common issues, and their identifying features. It also explains how chiropractic medicine can help to resolve them. This is a general guideline to help you in your quest for effective treatment, but we highly recommend that you seek a professional opinion to properly diagnose these issues. Disc Bulges and Herniation Disc bulges and herniation are conditions in which the outer edges of the discs, located between the vertebrae, are damaged. This causes the jelly like center to bulge or be pushed out. This is a surprisingly common issue and it is often, but not always, very painful. Many people who have this condition feel nothing at all. For those who experience pain from a disc injury, the quality and intensity of it depends on the type and position of the herniation. If the damaged disc is irritating a surrounding nerve, the shooting or stabbing pain and weakness in the legs is often severe. It is important that this issue is properly identified and promptly treated to avoid further damage. A Chiropractor in Waymart, Carbondale, & Honesdale will thoroughly assess your back to determine the extent of the issue and the appropriate treatment to prevent advancement of the herniation, and provide relief from the associated pain. Subluxation is a medical term describing a misalignment in the vertebral column. There are a wide variety of causes, including physical stress, trauma and toxins. Subluxations are often quite painful and can disrupt normal movement. Subluxations are one of the most commonly overlooked contributors to back pain. Chiropractors are trained to identify and correct this issue using non-invasive adjustment techniques. Strains and sprains most typically occur when we engage in tasks that our body is not accustomed to, or when we are involved in an accident. Lifting while twisting, or stretching past one's limits are common causes to strains and sprains of the back. These can be extremely painful, and are often accompanied by swelling and bruising of the surrounding area. Strains and sprains in the back tend to involve changes to the alignment of the spine and therefore typically respond well to chiropractic care. Chronic stress wreaks havoc on the body, and can eventually lead to hyper-tension and chronic back pain. The back pain is a result of tension and muscle spasms that occur when stress hormones are released. The tension will often accumulate in what are referred to as trigger points. These trigger points can be extremely painful, and need professional attention to resolve. Chiropractors have the knowledge and tools to relieve stress from the trigger points and to deal with underlying nervous system imbalances that may be keeping your body locked in patterns of stress and pain. Other Issues that Cause Back Pain Conditions such as obesity, arthritis, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections have been shown to cause symptoms of low back pain. These are all serious issues that need to be identified and treated immediately to avoid long-term health issues. Waymart, Carbondale, & Honesdale Chiropractic doctors are trained to identify these issues and support you to get the appropriate treatment. Many of these issues can have their source in spinal misalignments and respond well to chiropractic adjustments. If you have questions about how our team at First Choice Chiropractic Centers N.E. can help you, please schedule a consultation today. Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00am - 6:00pm Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm Sunday Closed “Within two weeks of starting treatment I had wonderful results! The pain in my shoulder and neck was almost totally gone.” “Of course I love feeling better and getting my energy back, and my recommendation for those suffering and your medical doctor can’t find it… maybe you are out of alignment. Try listening to your body. I truly believe!”	5,200
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I am responding to an article that appeared a year ago on Food52, titled "Meet Eat Offbeat, the Refugee-Staffed Delivery Service Expanding New York's Palate". This article promoted a scam, and you never followed up. https://food52.com/blog... One of your writers submitted a glowing review of this company, and the cookbook that they were writing, authored by the refugee chefs they mentored. Eat Offbeat managed to raise $97,357 on Kickstarter from 1,782 backers, and in the year since they have raised that money they have done nothing. No cookbook, no e-delivery of sample recipes they promised, only empty promises of "fantastic news coming soon!" Backers are starting to ask for their money back. I think you should really keep tabs on the articles you publish, and follow up with updates. Your reporter, Sari Kamin, drank the Kool-aid, and then left the building, and none of you ever bothered to follow up on the scam you promoted. Very poor ethics. Posted by: Cooking pro May 22, 2018 Lindsay-Jean H. May 23, 2018 Hi Cooking pro, I back quite a few Kickstarter projects, and it's always disappointing when one of them takes longer than originally anticipated, so I understand your frustration. Based on their updates, that seems to be the case for Eat Offbeat. It looks like in March they were working on recipe editing and chef profiles, which meant they still had to do photography, design, and likely more editing, not to mention actually getting the book printed, and it appears that they're now working with a publisher instead of self-publishing. Speaking from experience, the book creation process takes a surprisingly long time! Here's another update on the project from Eat Your Books: https://www.eatyourbooks.com/blog/2018/3/15/eat-offbeat-cookbook-update As this is an ongoing process for them, it seems the best place to stay updated on their progress is here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1094312075/eat-offbeat-the-cookbook/updates	2,017
First wives have a lot of pressure. Pressure to be superwoman, pressure to have kids, pressure to hold the marriage together when you really can’t stand each other anymore. After all, marriage is supposed to be forever… Well… the two of you realize that you can’t stay together just for the kids, you hate being around each other, and you decide to throw in the towel. Maybe the divorce is messy, maybe you keep it civil, maybe the kids aren’t too damaged. Either way, he’s glad it’s over and he’s back on the block. That’s where I come in You can’t remember the last time you had so much fun or were so happy. You feel reborn! Haha! I have this guy who I used to date years and years ago. He’s married and divorced now and has a daughter that’s 23. He’s 53. He’s fantasizing about me being his second wife, and I can see why. His first wife was his age, dull, and suffocating. I’m exciting, 20+ years younger than him, and you can have all the space you want cuz I need space too. And I can still talk to him about the educational system and politics (his interests), and be completely comfortable around his executive friends. We also have a lot in common as far as our personalities and the way we view the world. (I have no interest in settling down with him, btw). Then there’s this guy I’m friends with who is separated from his wife, living in different states. She’s not dull but older, and doesn’t share his interests. His interests being 19-year olds, drugs, and clubbing (smh). He’s not looking to get married again any time soon (hasn’t divorced the first wife yet), but he wants his next wife to be someone he can share girls with. An open marriage, or at least swinger/threesome-friendly. I’m sure he’ll find a girl more than happy to oblige, because he’s loaded. On the second marriage, a man goes after the type of woman he realizes he really wants. Maybe she’s younger, has a similar personality to his, and is adventurous. Or maybe she’s submissive and is ok with the affairs. Or maybe she’s super hot and doesn’t speak English. Whatever tickles his fancy, he’s gonna make sure he gets it the second time around. Some great generalizations about divorced men: They take life less seriously. One day at a time, live for the moment, carpe diem type of attitudes. This means traveling, adventure, and less petty arguing (minor irritations don’t bother them as much). This can also mean that they don’t really want to get married again and have to deal with female drama. They see their flaws. They know their strengths and weaknesses, and are better at communicating them. Marriage is like emotional boot camp for a lot of men. Take the fake marriage I’m currently in: When we used to argue, he would ignore me, not admit guilt, and let it fester for days. Now, we argue, he’s mad for a few hours, then we talk it out and apologize. They know women. Similar to the way that older men in general know women, know how to treat women, and understand that sometimes she’s going to be hormonal, irrational, emotional, etc. because he has spent years living in the same house with a woman. I could definitely do the step-mom thing. Most of the divorced guys I meet have kids around 7 years old. I skip out on the 4 a.m. feedings, potty training, and the terrible two’s (sorry, first wife). The kids are just around weekends (maybe) and school breaks. During that period we could do fun things, hang out, build a friendship. Hopefully the kids are well-trained and not complete brats, but who knows. By the time they become rebellious teenagers, hopefully we already have a good relationship and can survive those years. Potential problem: The kids are complete jerks and the father doesn’t want you disciplining them. Potential problem: The first wife is Satan’s daughter or psychotic or keeps the kids from their father or damages property or otherwise makes life difficult for you. Potential problem: Divorced man is a single father, raises the kids full-time. Does he expect me to be a step-mom and a housewife? Hmmm. Potential problem: The second wife starts having kids, and turns into a different person. She’s not as fun or submissive. Now she’s irritating and mouthy like the first wife! Oh no! LOL… keep that divorce attorney on deck. Posted in Random ThoughtsTagged Divorce, Family, first wife, kids, Marriage, older men, Relationships, Satan, second wife, Single parent, step-kids, step-mom, Stepfamily Follow my train of thought Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address: Follow me on IG I always have a great time in #Atlanta, but this was extra special with the fam Thank you, @davidpailinjr, for making it all possible! A HUGE congratulations to my friend, @otis_ojanderson24, for getting inducted into the @nygiants’ #RingofHonor this week!! So proud of you and you deserve all of your flowers You are a great athlete and person— I’m grateful to call you a friend	5,020
Join me and my ex-doula partner, Amanda, as she tells me she sees happening in motherhood, from the outside looking in. Amanda has been helping people become mothers for more than a decade, but she isn’t one herself. And I know what you’re gonna say, then WTF does she know about it? Well you’re gonna be surprised, because she knows a lot. Maybe a few things even we mothers don’t know. She breaks down why many millennials are choosing not to have kids, she opens my eyes to why support from our own parents looks different today, and she points out something within my parenting that I couldn’t see. I had to call her out on something to get there, but it was worth it. She also talks about how this up-close view of motherhood is affecting her own choice to have kids, and she answers my question, “What part of motherhood looks hardest to you?” which leads us to some real revelations. Right-click and “save as” to download this episode to your computer. Brandy: Happy summer, Adult Conversation listeners. I hope you’re all surviving okay. In this episode, my dear friend and ex-doula partner, Amanda, talks to me about what she sees happening in motherhood, from the outside looking in. Amanda has been helping people become mothers for more than a decade, but she isn’t one herself. I know what you’re going to say: “Then what the fuck does she even know about it?” Well, you’re going to be surprised, because she knows a lot; maybe a few things that even we don’t know. She breaks down why many millennials are choosing not to have kids. She opens my eyes to why support from our own parents looks different today. And she reminds me about a magical part of my own parenting that I couldn’t see. I had to call her out on something to get there, but it was worth it. She also answers my question: what part of motherhood looks hardest to you? It leads us to some real revelations. On to the show. Brandy: Today we have with us my ex-doula partner. We did not split for any … oh, and she’s giving me a sad face. We did not split for any sort of drama or differences. It was just the work at the time was too much for us in different ways. Amanda does everything baby related; which is she’s a birth doula, a postpartum doula, a car seat specialist, a childbirth educator, lactation counselor, and you’re also in midwifery school. Brandy: I didn’t even … that wasn’t, everything. I left off some things. Amanda: It’s really close though. Amanda: Brandy thinks I do. Brandy: Except for the fact that you don’t have children. Brandy: But this is what I love about working with you. We’ve been a good team for a variety of reasons. I represented the side of, like when we would work with clients, I represented the side that had been there, had been a mother, understood it from the inside out. You represented a side that was more educated in- Amanda: The logistics and the infographic pieces- Brandy: You know, whereas I’ve been weathered by motherhood, you brought this sort of … I don’t want to say hopeful and excited, because I feel like I brought that too, but I don’t know. There’s something about you. You’re, like, fresh. You brought a freshness to our clients I couldn’t bring. Amanda: Especially when we’re working with first time clients. So first time clients you kind of have to have a balance of both, I think. Amanda: Because they don’t know what’s on the other side of birth. They don’t know what’s waiting for them after they’ve given birth; after the big day that they’ve been working towards for months, or even years, depending on the family. So they’re in this place naturally of hope. Amanda: I always felt like, “Oh, okay. I can speak to that.” I can speak to it well enough to say, “And also there will be changes.” But I couldn’t speak to specific changes. Amanda: I couldn’t speak to the day-to-day. Even as a postpartum doula working pretty significantly with families, it’s not the same as being able to say, “Yes, I’ve lived this and this is something that you’re going to struggle with. Or this piece of it might be a struggle for you.” Brandy: Also, you have so much experience. One of the things that I enjoyed about you is you’ve worked with a variety of different clients, so you haven’t just worked with privileged white women in south Orange County who can afford a doula. Amanda: So, Casa Teresa was just the second of two maternity shelters that I worked at. The way I got into birth work to begin with was I kind of just fell into it; which is usually the case, actually. But it’s usually, “I fell into it after birth. I found that I loved my birth experience and wanted to help people have great birth experiences themselves,” or “I hated my birth experience. I had so much trauma. I want to help save people from that.” Amanda: My path into birth work wasn’t like that at all. It was, “I want to be a social worker. I’m in school studying; sociology with families is my concentration. I need to do an internship. There happens to be a maternity shelter three miles from my home.” I didn’t know anything about pregnancy. I didn’t know anything about birth. I didn’t know anything. About anything, really. I was really young still, so this is my early 20s. Brandy: I can’t imagine you back then, because now you have stats. You are armed with stats and shit all the time. Amanda: Yeah, I admit that. Amanda: No, I was so green. I wanted to be a social worker because I came from a poor background. Pregnancy really provides this amazing, specific time in life where you have the opportunity to shift, to change. This is true for anybody who is pregnant, in my experience; whether it be change of how you run your household, how you communicate, what your boundaries are. Everything shifts. In the shelter environment, I quickly realized that it was a specific time of life for people who had immense challenge to actually be able to process through some of that, take a moment. If they had guidance, if they had support, access to resources, ultimately a lot of change could happen. This is an intense period, but you also have the opportunity to have intense change occur in your life; and many did. Brandy: Well, it’s neat because you’ve gone the spectrum. You know different ends of it. I always felt like in birth I brought something unique, because I’d had a home birth with my son and I had a cesarean with my daughter. Amanda: Yeah, absolutely. Brandy: So it was like I understood both worlds really well. For you, with the clients that you’ve worked with, you’ve seen people who have no resources who are making choices out of survival. Then you’ve seen people who have an excess, who can make thoughtful choices that have tons of support. Amanda: And are also sometimes making choices out of survival. That’s the reality of it. Brandy: Yeah, yes. Good point. I want to get back to that, but first I want to ask you: what do you think our listeners need to know about you? Amanda: I was raised by a single mom. Little bit of a village vibe. My grandmother and my great-grandmothers. A lot of maternal energy; except not really because none of the people who raised me were necessarily maternal in nature, or feminine in nature, or could even access that part of themselves. I think part of that is because they were all single people. They all ended up being single without partners. So in my world view growing up, I always thought I would be a single mom, for instance. That was something that was in the back of my mind that was definitely going to happen. Then I grew up a little, and went to college, and found a partner who is amazing, and none of that holds true for me anymore. Now I have to collaborate in my life with this other human being, and that has been a surprise to me. Brandy: Wow, you just thought that that would be your way as well. Brandy: That you’d be kind of doing both roles. Amanda: Yeah, absolutely. Brandy: Interesting. I’ve known you for years and we’ve worked so intimately, and yet I feel like I just learned something new about you. That’s interesting. Brandy: This might seem kind of counterintuitive to people to have somebody on the podcast talking about motherhood who is not a mother herself. But I want to pick your brain, because you see people when they are pregnant; so in childbirth classes, baby care classes, car seat installation, a lot of different things. You see them during birth for doula work. Then you see them postpartum with doula work, but also with postpartum doula work, which … will you tell people what that is specifically? Amanda: Yeah, yeah, of course. So postpartum doula support’s kind of a mixed bag of a lot of different aspects of what we could do to help support families after birth. So I’m trained to be a newborn care specialist where I’m working with a baby, caring for baby like a parent would. But I’m also trained to help provide care and support to the person who has just birthed, which could look like making meals – and it does. It often looks like making meals. Making sure that people are drinking and eating in their homes, they’re showering once in a while. That they have time to sleep. Brandy: So here’s the thing… this is where we are with modern motherhood, is you have to pay somebody to come into your house to make sure you get a shower. That’s just where we’re at. I just want to interject. Yeah. Amanda: Yep, absolutely. Yeah. It is the last thing people are thinking about, honestly. I actually literally have to remind people, “Hey, when’s the last time that you took a shower?” It might’ve been days and days. Usually it’s the mom who has just birthed that it’s been days for, not necessarily dad who has to go back to work in the heteronormative family. Brandy: Right, yes. Where I think you have a unique perspective is because you’ve seen the before, the during, and the after of people transitioning into becoming mothers. I mean, this big change that you are talking about, you’ve seen people go through and been there with them. You have sort of this outside, educated look into motherhood that isn’t marred by the actual experience itself. Amanda: It’s not informed by me having babies waiting for me at home. Brandy: Exactly. So you … and I mean, we’ve talked about this. But those of us with kids, we laugh at advice from people who don’t have kids, because so much of it is just bullshit. It’s like you can’t know it until you’re in it. But I take anything that you say … I don’t treat like that. I don’t laugh it off or think, “Oh, Amanda doesn’t know,” because I know that you have an ability to be self-aware but also really thoughtful about situations. You know people are trying to do their best, so you don’t have this sort of parenting philosophy that everybody has to be the most thoughtful, and organic, and natural, and all of these things. So I love that about you, which is why when you have a piece of parenting advice or something you notice about motherhood I listen, because I know that you are so well-rounded. So it’s unique that you would get such an inside look at motherhood yourself before becoming a mother, if you should choose. In a way, I feel for you on that because I think had any of us really seen what this was like beforehand, we might’ve taken pause a little bit more. Brandy: I mean, maybe not. I’m sure there are lots of listeners out there that are like, “Oh, I had sisters or friends or worked places where there were lots of babies and moms, so I knew what I was getting into.” But I think there’s a large group of us that didn’t know exactly what it looked like, so you are getting this unique take. I mean, you are on the front lines of it. You are watching people give birth. Brandy: Okay, so my first question is: how does that affect your future decision to have children or not? Do you find yourself in some moments going, “Oh my god.” You know, in the moments where like when the baby’s born and it’s that amazing moment and it’s so yummy and you’re like, “Oh!” Do the moments like that make you go, “Okay, I want to do this?” And then the moments where you have kids crying and throwing themselves on the ground about snacks or car seats or whatever where you’re like, “Fuck this.” Please paint for me the picture for you. Amanda: I do go back and forth all the time, probably multiple times a day, to be honest. Amanda: I probably waver more than even most doulas who don’t have kids, because I think a lot of people who go into doula work without kids already know that they do definitely want to have kids. They are working towards supporting people in the hopes that they’re changing things for the better; not just for those people, but also for their future selves. So I think this all comes back to maybe being a single parent. I actually expected that I would adopt. That is something that was in the background of my head forever, for years and years. So I never saw myself growing up as somebody who would be giving birth, and who would be walking through parenthood in the traditional way. Amanda: So now as a doula, I’m never really putting myself in that position in my mind when I’m at births or when I’m with somebody in the postpartum period. It’s a funny thing because I feel like I’m actually able to really stay in the moment with the person who is going through that experience, and experiencing it more from an attitude of, “This is your experience, it has nothing to do with me.” Because I don’t know if I’m going to have babies and because I don’t know if I want to give birth myself. I’m okay with not knowing at this point in time. My partner and I, being in this place where we’re like, “I don’t know, maybe.” But I really love what I do. It’s a confusing place to be, to be honest, because there are days when I walk away from birth and I have an immense understanding of it in a deep and impactful way as something that is deep and impacting. Amanda: Does that makes sense? I want to be changed like that. I want to experience something that challenges me to that extent as a human being and come out the other side; even if that’s in pieces. I do crave that experience of being kind of broken down, pieced back together over time, and having to figure that out; especially now that I do have a partner. However, this other part of me is like, “Fuck that. I don’t want to do anything like that. That sounds awful. Why would I choose to be broken down? Why would I choose to walk into this system that is going to break me down in every respect: financially, physically, emotionally. My actual mental health will take a hit.” All of those things are true of becoming a parent, especially if you’re the person who is giving birth. Amanda: There are days when I’m like, “Oh god, that birth was so amazing,” and then I’m absolutely relieved to walk away. So in that moment I’m like, “Oh, this must mean that I shouldn’t have kids. I’m not ready or it’s not for me.” Then I’ll go home and I’ll talk about the birth for hours with my partner, and friends, and anyone who will listen really. Then I look back and I’m like, “Oh god, that’s … yeah, that moment was so beautiful.” In retrospect, I’m like, “Yes, yeah! Yeah, I want that.” The reality is that I don’t know that I … I only want that for that moment. Amanda: No, absolutely. Brandy: So it’s almost like, well, in order to be a mother we should have a two-year rotation where you have to attend births and postpartum work, because that would give us an idea. But how many of us would not pull the trigger if we saw it up close? Amanda: Totally. So many people wouldn’t. Brandy: Yeah, and I don’t know that that’s the right thing. Like I, in a sense, am grateful that I didn’t know all the details; because had somebody sat me down and said exactly what you said about being broken down in all of these different ways, I might have gone, “I can’t do this.” I mean, how many moments as a mother do I have like, “Oh my gosh, I can’t do this.” Amanda: You don’t have a choice at that point. Brandy: I don’t have a choice. That’s part of the change I think that you’re talking about is it’s almost as if this experience is like a movie; and at the end of it the hero comes out and has learned something and, you know, was broken down so deeply. But at the end there’s wisdom gained or something gained. I think that that’s true, but- Amanda: I feel like for most people that doesn’t happen until like deathbed though. Brandy: Possibly. Amanda: You know what I mean? Because we’re just in it. We’re just surviving. Brandy: Right. I don’t know. I go back and forth about do people need to be more educated about what motherhood brings before they become parents, or is ignorance kind of bliss because otherwise people wouldn’t do it. I kind of feel like I’m somewhere where I think, “Well, if people want to know they should be able to know.” And also, they should know the whole scope of things. So that means not just knowing about how lovely it is. Amanda: Well, and our society does that. Amanda: More than I think most societies. I think the United States specifically has this mantra around family life, family values, and motherhood specifically as the piece of that that is holding everything together, ultimately. I think that if we didn’t romanticize, then no one would become mothers. Honestly. Brandy: So do you think that’s like a plot almost? The US population will die out if we really tell moms what it’s like? Amanda: Well, it kind of is, right? That’s what we’re talking about. There’s more access than ever to images online, articles, classes, all the things. There are more books than ever on childbirth, parenting, all those things. We are constantly moving toward more awareness in this realm, even though it’s still minute compared to awareness around other topics. I think we’re seeing the effects of that with millennials not being able to fucking pull the trigger, right? Amanda: I think that it is … well, part of it is a choice. There are a lot of people who choose not to have children for many reasons. Great. There are a lot of people who are forced into it though, and I think that’s the sector of the population that I’m most interested at this point. We’re in this place in time where we’re seeing all of the risks to having children for the first time very clearly. Back in the day, people had children and they were assets. People had children and those were people who were going to help them live longer term. Brandy: They were working in the mother fucking fields is what was happening! Amanda: Yes, absolutely. They could get jobs and could help support that family unit. That’s not the world we live in. Good! For good reason. Amanda: In many ways. Protection of our children are so important. Yet also it means that children aren’t an asset anymore, automatically. They’re a liability. That’s the reality of it. It’s not just- Brandy: I’m automatically just visualizing people like, “I don’t … this podcast is … I feel like they’re trying … children. I love my children.” I’m feeling in myself this need to be like, “But we love our kids.” But you’re also saying something – that’s really- Brandy: Yeah, I know you do. Amanda: I’m going to put that out there. I love being around children. Brandy: I know you do. Amanda: I love babies, especially. Put me in a room of babies and I’m happy; even more so than adults. I don’t even like adults that much. I love babies. Brandy: But you just referred to them as liabilities, so let’s go back to that. Brandy: I want to hear more. Amanda: Because all they do now is suck us dry. Brandy: You’ve been hanging out with me. Amanda: No. Well, yes, that’s part of it. I know Brandy very well at this point. But no, so I’m also in this place in my social life where I have half of my peer group are people who have had children, and the other part are people who don’t know if they ever can or will have children. So yes, I’m a person on the other side of that line. I’m in that group. But I’m also straddling this fence all the time, because I don’t know which direction I’m going to land; and I’m kind of finding acceptance in both realms because I have to. But what I see on a regular basis is that liability piece. It’s having to constantly think about not just your own bills, but also the medical costs of having a child. The cost of clothing your child. The cost of … and we’re talking about costs financially at this point. Amanda: But then there’s this other piece to it, a giant piece: the emotional and mental weight that is having children. It is somebody that you are responsible for for the foreseeable future. The reality of that is that you don’t even know that when they get to be adults … so you’re even more hopeful than I am, because you’re like, “Well, maybe when they’re grown I have to assume that it’s going to get easier.” But you’re assuming that your child won’t be born with a need for something long-term, in terms of care. Brandy: Or like addicted to meth or something. Amanda: Yes. Or financially in this horrible economy where you’re constantly taking care of them for the rest of your lives because they can’t take care of themselves. Yeah. I think you’re much more hopeful about it than I am. Brandy: You know what’s funny though? Is I feel like some of those bigger things … I had this realization messaging you the other day that some of these bigger things like having hard conversations or these more adult things – sign me up for that all damn day. Amanda: I know. Brandy: I will talk to my kids about racism, about their bodies, about things that other parents have a hard time articulating. I just don’t want to make you breakfast every morning. Amanda: Yeah, because that responsibility is horrifically big. Brandy: So in my mind, and I’m probably totally in denial, I’m thinking, “Well, even when they’re older, even if I’m financially supporting them, or even if they’re addicted to meth, they can still go drive and get their own snacks on meth.” The snack thing for me clearly is, yeah, is a thing. Amanda: So funny. It’s such a trigger for you. Brandy: It is. I think once my daughter outgrows … like, a couple more years I’ll chill out on snack rage, but right now- Amanda: No, I feel like I’d be the same place. I would slough all that off onto my partner. Brandy: Our mutual friends came over the other day and I was offering them, “You guys want something to eat?” They go, “We’re not going to ask you for snacks. We promise.” I’m like, “Oh shit. I’ve been really vocal about my hatred of getting human beings snacks.” Amanda: Caretaking. Because it’s constant. That’s the piece of parenthood, but also specifically motherhood, in our culture I think. That consistency is key. We have people yelling that to us at all angles: consistency, showing up, you gotta be there for your kids. Brandy: Okay. I’m going to call you out because, well, A) I just want to say that for you to even notice the constant care taking nature is amazing. And this is why when you have any thoughts on parenthood I am fucking all ears, because you aren’t somebody who is like, “But, I mean, isn’t it just fun?” Where you just see this myopic view. Brandy: So you and your husband have been over before when it’s been bedtime for my kids, because we’re going to hang out and have adult- Amanda: I think I know the story you’re about to tell. Brandy: … adult time afterwards. So I’ve struggled with laying with my kids for bedtime, and it’s something that I love some of the time and other of the time I feel like I’m just a P.O.W. stuck in their room. So I remember I was talking to you about it and I was like, “I don’t know. I kind of lose my mind at the end of the night and I don’t want to end it that way. I don’t know. Is this really helping them laying with them? What is this for?” I totally expected you to be like, “Yeah, dude. Just get off that train- Amanda: Run away. Brandy: … like, what are you doing? Save yourself. You’re already going above and beyond.” Brandy: But instead, you said something to the effect of, “The way your son looks at you when he asks if you’ll lay with him is the purest thing I’ve ever seen.” Brandy: Then I was like, “Oh fuck. You’re right.” Amanda: Because I basically was like guilting you into keep doing it. Amanda: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. So I’ll speak to this … I know. Brandy: Which is so not you, which is so not you at all. Amanda: I know. I think about this a lot though. Brandy: But you know what? I also appreciated that because there are times in parenting where you do need somebody to kind of, from the outside, notice those things. Like, there is some stuff that you and your husband have said to me about the way that you like how my husband and I parent or whatever, that it’s like, “Wow.” To have somebody outside notice that and say those things, like, sometimes I don’t even notice them. So even in that moment it’s like sometimes we do need to be reminded, “Hey, I notice that that’s really special to your son.” So I found it helpful, but I was … it was also it was so unexpected. Amanda: Yeah. I’ll speak to that. I think there’s magic there. There’s powerful, intense, magical parenting happening in those moments. I think that if we could do anything to make our day and life as parents – future parents in my case – potentially, better, easier, make more sense, make it more flow, whatever it is, I don’t think getting rid of the magic moments is the answer. It’s getting rid of all the bullshit moments that are the snack-getting moments. It’s the things that you’ve never enjoyed. Because there are nights where you feel like, “Oh my god, why am I in here? It’s 30 minutes. How long is it going to take for him to fall asleep.” All those moments, right? Amanda: That has to add up, I’m sure. Especially after long days. But there was a reason you started that. There’s a reason that routine happened for your family. There was some important piece that you were either missing as a kid or that came to you as a kid. Brandy: I’m trying … I’m really trying to think how did that start. I think for many of us it starts out of survival because our kids don’t sleep. It’s the path of least resistance is how that starts. Then there’s once you kind of get into that thing, there’s never a night where you’re like, “You know what? I feel like I have patience tonight to hear somebody be really upset for hours, and then maybe tomorrow night again.” You know, it’s like ripping off that Band-Aid never sounds like a fun idea. But then also it’s not all frustration. There is also the aspect of it of the yumminess, like that magic that you’re talking about. So then there is something that some nights lure you in. It’s like I just want to … that’s what came out of that conversation. I just want to have options. Brandy: I want to feel like on the nights where I am at the end of my rope, I want to know that I can say, “Hey, I’m going to lay with you for five minutes and do the snuggles and the book and all those things, but I’m not going to lay here and feel like I am powerless.” Brandy: Even just knowing about having that choice has been helpful. But man- Brandy: But see, this is where you’re right, Amanda. You’re right about this magic shit, because that’s … I think that that’s so spot-on. I think as parents in it, how do we know sometimes where the magic is, right? So you come in, and you see something, and you go, “Oh shit.” I remember you saying, “The way that he looked at you, there’s something there that’s beautiful that needs to be nurtured.” Amanda: So it’s nurturing some piece of who he is and who he will be. Amanda: I don’t know that the snack getting … I’m going to keep going back to this because I think it’s a perfect example. I don’t know that you acquiescing and getting snacks every three minutes makes any sense to her long-term development. It’s just what she needs right now. Yes, you’re meeting her needs, but you meet her needs on a day-to-day basis in a thousand other ways. You show up in a thousand other ways. So whatever you can do, and I think this is true for most parents, I think that if there are things … if you had to write a list of the things you do every day for your children, just 100 percent, all those things on the list- Brandy: Put socks on limp feet. I mean, literally- Amanda: Help them to get out the door. Brandy: Literally, feet that are so limp. I’m doing with my hand a flaccid motion. Where you have to ask them, “Can you just stiffen your feet so that these socks can go on your feet?” Putting socks on somebody with flaccid feet is literally- Amanda: Yeah, but you do it. Amanda: But is there magic there? Is that a moment that you know your kid is going to look back on and be like, “Wow, that was really special”? Brandy: You know what? I think my daughter – obviously I don’t put socks on my son anymore – but I feel like my daughter is going to look back and be like, “I used to fuck with my mom so hard. She would be putting socks on me and I would just make my feet go limp. I could just tell that she was dying inside, but she was trying to be still loving.” The same thing is … she does this thing. I don’t even know how to describe this. Okay, when I’ll pull off her nightgown or a shirt, something over her head … I can’t even imagine a human being would do this. This is like the most disrespectful thing I can imagine somebody doing. She will curve her hands so that they are like flat so that you can’t get the shirt off. She does it right at the last minute. Like, she puts her hands up like, “No, okay, you can help me take my shirt off.” Then right when I get to the part where I’m pulling it off, she’s like LOCKDOWN. So then I’m tugging. “Why would you do this? Why would you do this to somebody.” So my thing that I always say to her is, “If I’m going to help you with something, you have to be helpful with me. You don’t make this harder for somebody when they’re trying to help you.” Brandy: Yeah. So then the next time I’ll tell her, “Well, no, you’re going to take off your shirt, because remember last time you locked me out?” But who does that? Who, at the last minute of somebody being helpful, is like- Amanda: Well, I think lots of little kids. I think that’s the answer. And it sucks. It’s just one extra thing in the day to break you down. Brandy: See, you know this shit and you don’t even have kids. Okay. What do you think is the thing that you need to push you in either direction? Amanda: Primarily, financial stability. I know for sure I’m not having kids during midwifery school, because I’ve seen that play out and it doesn’t go well for almost anyone. Amanda: They either quit or they feel like they’re dying the entire time. I want to be a better midwife than I could be if I had a child. Amanda: So that’s one layer, right? Amanda: I’m thinking of this in a hierarchy of needs situation, right? Brandy: Okay, got it. Yeah. Amanda: So a financial layer, of course. But then there’s also this other aspect. So for my partner, for instance, I know for sure that he wants to get to a place where he feels like he doesn’t have to be care taken by any human or any part of our society; that he can be fully independent and autonomous before choosing to have a baby. Brandy: So what does that mean? Amanda: Yeah, it’s a great question because I don’t think it exists, personally. Brandy: Right, I’m like, I don’t even know what that is. Amanda: Well, he comes from a background of trauma. He comes from a background of neglect. And he comes from a background of not understanding how to care for the self, love the self, or even be aware of his own identity. So he has to figure out who he is in this world; how he relates to other people. He’s doing that in his early 30s instead of his early 20s like most people in college because of his history. So I think that he just needs more time before he ever gets to the point where he’s going to be like, “Yeah, I could absolutely take on another human being’s whole needs,” and then help them and nourish them. Amanda: Third layer for is is we would have to be able to home school. This is a big, big thing for us because … so I went through public school system. So did my brother. I happened to be labeled as gifted at some point, my brother was not. He had the opposite experience where he had an IEP, he had to have remedial classes, all that extra support. Our outcomes were absolutely ridiculously different in unfair ways. It’s just the basis by which our public school system has been created, the way it runs, the lack of funding, all of it. So whereas I’m like, “Oh, I had a great experience at public school,” if I had a kid just like me, maybe my kid would be perfectly fine in public school. Then I have to remember that other people didn’t, and that my own brother walked out of public school with half as much education, even though he was equally as capable of learning as anybody else. I think that’s a travesty. So when I think about having kids, the only way that I would be okay doing it is if we had it set up in our lives where we would homeschool; at least primarily. Amanda: So then there’s this financial aspect, then our emotional readiness; and then there’s also the logistical, how would we even make this work on a day-to-day basis if we want to raise our children in the way that we want to raise our children? I feel like there’s no point for me to ever have kids if I can’t do it the way that I hope I can, and also … I know you’re about to be like, “But control!” Go for it. Brandy: This is … it just has my wheels turning about have we gone too far? Our parents just had sex and had a baby. Amanda: And also the state of the economy. Brandy: But yes. So, okay, if they’re on this whole other extreme that was like, “I don’t know. It felt good. Got a baby. What do we do with it?” Amanda: “We figure it out as it comes.” Brandy: Then our generation are over thinkers. So I’m in this place where I’m like, “Is that actually helpful to us?” Because I feel like in a lot of ways it really is, because we are slowly undoing some of the really awful things that have been true and alive in our society. Had we not overthought some of those things, they wouldn’t get better. But are we at a point where we’ve swung so far that … I mean, I kind of feel like when you’re talking about millennials not sure if they want to have kids, is part of that because we … it’s like every … perfectionism is what I’m getting at. Amanda: I think it absolutely is true for a lot of people. I think you’re totally right. Brandy: So there’s our parent’s generation; which was, maybe we can just generalize, thoughtless. Not to say they were wrong about it. I mean, in a sense, they seem like they were enjoying it way more than maybe we are today. So then we swing this whole other way, which is, “Well, the schools have to be perfect, or I have to be in a situation where I can homeschool, and my finances need to be there, and I need to do my self work before.” I’m just, I’m kind of lost. Maybe there’s a middle ground that we need to find? I don’t know. Amanda: I don’t think there is. I think the reason is, because our society, at current time, is not economically or socially set up to support parenthood or life with children in the ways that it has in the past. Brandy: So how do you think it supported parenthood in the past that it’s not doing now? Amanda: Yeah, so I’ll give you a great example. So my mom, single mom, right? She knew for sure she wanted to have kids by 24 years old. That was always her plan. She worked one job, had rent paid, and somehow afforded childcare by herself. Do you know how many people can do that now? Amanda: Yeah, exactly. Because rents were not as high, because her job paid her better in terms of the ratio- Brandy: Relatively. Yes. Amanda: Yeah. Her car cost was lower. Everything. Food. Food cost was negligible to her. You know, me and my partner, we eat at home a lot and we cook foods, but we also try to make healthier choices. So I add a child and I’m supposed to go backwards in my own health and potentially their health long-term, because now I can’t afford to buy the foods that I want in my home? Does that make sense? Amanda: My mom never had to make that choice. Brandy: I mean, but let’s be real. Your mom probably wasn’t buying healthy stuff anyway. Amanda: No, of course not. It was the fucking 80s and 90s. Amanda: Fruit by the Foot. Are you kidding me? Gushers every day after school. Brandy: I want to go back. Amanda: There is a certain ignorant beauty, bliss thing happening there. Amanda: Also, look at the repercussions. I have gastrointestinal issues and probably will for the rest of my life because I was raised on literally soda every day, fast food four times a week, all those things. She didn’t have to make those choices because she didn’t know. I can’t begrudge her for that, but I can begrudge myself for not taking account now. Brandy: When you know better. Amanda: Yeah. I think that’s the problem. We all know better now, so we want to make the best possible choice. But our society isn’t letting us do that. It’s not possible. We don’t have the support systems. We don’t have childcare access. We don’t have jobs that are paying us well enough. We don’t have any of those pieces that just fell into place for generations prior. Brandy: So what you’re saying is that the reasons that the newer generations … you literally have to think about all these things, otherwise having kids will destroy your dreams. Brandy: I don’t mean that because they ask for snacks all the time. But legitimately, logistically- Amanda: Not even destroy dreams, just destroy a household period. Brandy: Right. Yeah, that’s what I mean. You know, you thought, “I’m going to have this apartment. This is going to be how we live. These are the foods that are healthy.” Then when you have a kid in this framework, it’s like all of a sudden no, you’re actually not going to do any of that. You are going to struggle and- Amanda: You’re going to pay your childbirth bills for 10 years while also paying your student loans off, while also having a car loan, while also paying rent, while also paying car insurance, while also trying to buy food to put on your table; and also somehow clothing a child, and figuring out childcare needs if you both have to work outside the home or if you’re a single parent. All of the pieces. Amanda: I think it’s intense anxiety. Amanda: And our path to quelling that anxiety is putting the pieces into place. If we can’t put the pieces into place, then we are choosing not to do it. Brandy: Right. And it’s realizing nobody’s going to have our back, so there’s no safety net that we fall into if we have kids today. Brandy: So “I want to do this in a way where I’m going to struggle the least.” Amanda: Yeah. And also, I’ll add, I know those perfectionists. I’ve worked with them. I know that that exists. Do I think it’s happening on the larger scale of humanity at this point? No. I think that it’s happening specifically in southern California with white privileged women. Absolutely. Because I’ve seen it time and time again. I’ve seen the people who need to eat only organic, need to buy all of the organic cotton clothing, and have only wood toys. I have no judgment around that, because those people are probably coming from the same place that I’m coming from: anxiety around not fucking up their children that they’ve chosen to have. Yet, I’ve seen that turn into actual mood disorders. Amanda: Postpartum anxiety is a real thing. The perfectionism that I see is a reaction to not being able to cope with a lot of the anxiety, I think, around parenthood. There’s just a general lack of trust. I think it’s founded lack of trust between people that are having kids now and people who had kids in the past. That’s the reason I have a job as a postpartum doula, let’s be real. Amanda: Because even when people do have support that’s local … one of the clients I’m working with right now has family that’s less than an hour away, they come every other weekend to visit, they’re there. Are they people that she wants to be there to actually guide her through the process of becoming a parent? Absolutely not. Brandy: Oh, Amanda. That’s such a great point, which is every generation learns from the one before it. So I wonder, a hundred years ago, was the difference between a generation … were there new moms who were like, “Mother is so antiquated in her ways.” You know? Amanda: I’m sure there were some. Brandy: There had to be something like that, but I feel like maybe there’s a real stark gap between my parent’s generation, your mom’s generation, and us. Amanda: And just the amount of technology that has shaped our lives that didn’t shape theirs. But I also think that it’s important to realize that the amount of time between generations has only expanded. Brandy: Yeah, that’s such a great point. Amanda: If I have a child, it’s going to be in my mid to late 30s. My mom already had a teenager at that point. That’s a huge difference in generational gap. If you’re not taking that into account when you’re thinking about your parents becoming grandparents, or you’re thinking about how much support you’re going to have, what your parents will even be able to do physically to support you, it’s going to look a lot different than what they had. Brandy: Yeah, and the people who naturally should be the people to guide you are working off of a whole different world. Brandy: That’s where all of a sudden you’re paying for people to come in and help you. You’re looking to your friends. How are they doing it? You’re even looking to the internet. Amanda: Absolutely. Brandy: You’re looking for Facebook articles. What are people posting? Brandy: All that kind of stuff. That’s a really big deal that I hadn’t really thought about. I want to pick your brain about what you see. What part of being a mother, from the outside when you’re looking at clients, looks the hardest? Amanda: That the load is ultimately on you. I want to make a note here from my own perspective. So I am non-binary in my gender. So one of the things that I always have to remind myself is when I’m speaking to these issues, most of the time I’m speaking to the heteronormative version of this and to the cisgender version of this; and not the experience that I hope to have myself or the experience other non-binary people I know are having. Amanda: So I want to put that out there. So what I see, ultimately, is that most women, at the end of the day, are the person for everything. They are the person who is making the appointments, and the person who is calling insurance companies, and the person who is breastfeeding, and the person who is struggling to breastfeed sometimes. They are the person who is buying the clothing for the baby on Amazon to have overnighted. They are the person who is thinking about what preschool the child is going to go to. They are the person, ultimately, all the time. I see that in 96 percent of the client’s households that I work in. It surprises me when that’s not the case. Just the other day I went to a postpartum visit with a birth client. So I was at this client’s birth. Her partner has already gone back to work and it’s only been two weeks postpartum. That’s pretty typical in America. Amanda: However, this partner has gone to all of the appointments with the mom; all of the pediatrician appointments, her OB appointment to check in. This partner actually took the time at the hospital before they were leaving to call the insurance company to put the baby on the insurance. I feel like that never happens. I’ve never heard a dad do this. Amanda: It’s always the mom who is making that happen. Amanda: Which I think is indicative of our overall picture of who the responsibility really lies with. You had the baby physically, and now you have the baby, emotionally, mentally, socially. It’s your baby. I think, ultimately, that’s the thing; because not only are people who just birthed having to navigate their own body’s healing, they are also sustaining a human life. I don’t just mean if they are breastfeeding. They are literally the person who is keeping that baby alive. They’re expected to learn all of the things quickly. So, you know, in this same household where that dad had specifically taken that extra step, and I’m calling it extra. It’s not extra. It’s a step that had to be taken and he should be taking it. He has the capacity to do it, great. But I’m calling it extra because it seems like it’s extra in our culture. But even in that household during that visit, he wasn’t holding the baby. Baby is being bottle fed. Was he the one doing it? No, the mom was doing it. By the way, this is a lovely, wonderful person who I’m talking about. Amanda: This is somebody I have an immense amount of respect for, who I saw support somebody in birth so beautifully despite his own inability to stay conscious through part of it because of- Brandy: Intensity. Amanda: Exactly. Even still, even with this person being amazing, he was still not the default. She was. Amanda: For most people … so biologically, if we’re thinking about this. Well okay, sure, because he’s supposed to be hardwired to go out and hunt the next day. Fine. But that’s not how our society is actually set up; and, more than that, we’re also expecting that she will then be ready very soon to go do the hunting, so to speak. They both work because they both have lives outside of being parents. That’s not to say that I think everyone who has a baby should stay at home with baby. That’s not my plan. That’s not what I want to do. I just don’t think people think about it. I don’t think people expect that there is going to be such a division. I don’t think moms during pregnancy realize that it’s all going to be on them. Brandy: Well, I’m just like … a lot of us find ourselves in that situation where we realize that it’s all on our shoulders, and our husbands aren’t saying that it is. So it’s not like they’re adding to the problem, but yet- Amanda: Sure, but they’re also not automatically stepping in to alleviate the problem. Brandy: Exactly, and I think that’s where it’s tricky; because you can have your husband that you love so much, who has just beautifully supported you, and is such a great dad, and you really have no complaints. Also, this thing still exists. So, as the mom, what? You’re going to say, “Oh, well, you need to do more”? It’s like, I don’t even- Amanda: Well, I don’t think we raise women to be able to say that, to begin with. Brandy: Well, I agree with that. We, as women, we don’t even know to say that. But then you take us in this new position as Mom, and we don’t know what it’s like yet. So some of us don’t even know, “Well, I think this IS my job.” And then you add on this other layer of, “Well, I don’t make money. I don’t bring home money, so I’m the one that has to take the hit because his work is more important that mine.” There’s argument there to be made, which is maybe in a sense if he didn’t work you wouldn’t have food on the table. But also, if moms didn’t mom there would be dead babies. Amanda: Yeah. Also, let’s be real, really unhealthy people going to work every day who wouldn’t feed themselves. Amanda: Right? We’re not just talking about somebody who is just parenting. I think this is part of the thing that … with stay-at-home care providers, I think that most people just think, “Oh, you’re taking care of the kids.” But that’s not the reality. You’re also taking care of the household, you’re also taking care of yourself, you’re taking care of the person who then goes out and works. Amanda: If you look at it from that perspective, you’re really talking about three or four different jobs, right? Amanda: We’re not talking about, “Oh, you’re the homemaker for your child.” No, you’re doing a shit ton of other things. I mean, this is actually … it’s a funny thing, because I learned this truth just having a partner who is the stay-at-home partner without having kids. People look at us like, “What are you talking about? What does he do all day?” What do you mean what does he do? He does all the things that make our lives work. He makes me eat regularly. He makes healthy choices for both of us. He’s making the phone calls that I don’t have to make. All those pieces that add up, he’s the person that takes all that off my plate. If he wasn’t doing that, I would not only be running a business and going to school, I would also be running my life. So I understand that because I have a partner, and we don’t have kids, and he’s still doing so much. I can only imagine the amount of extra work on top because we had children. Brandy: Yes. Many people in motherhood don’t even realize what this is. I mean, there’s a book out there called “How to Not Hate Your Husband After You Have Children.” I think that’s a hilarious title, but also it speaks to this being a thing. It’s not inherent. I always come up against this. It’s not inherent. It’s not like there is something personal, necessarily, happening towards our husbands, but there’s something systemically happening in which moms are taking on too much of the work. It’s this silent, unspoken thing that the husband then doesn’t know to notice. Then the wife doesn’t feel like she can say anything, because she doesn’t want to seem ungrateful or like she isn’t good at her job. Brandy: And there’s all these reasons. There seems to be, to me, an overwhelming amount of work to be done that even two people can’t handle. Amanda: Yes, correct. I agree with you 100 percent. This is one of those pieces of our … the way we live, the way our society is set up at this point, that is more challenging. Brandy: So then for the wife to say to the husband, “Hey, I have all these things. I’m feeling overwhelmed and I need you to do all of this.” I don’t think we do that sometimes because we know that then that’s going to be overwhelming for him. Then he’s going to feel like there’s too much. There is this certain amount of things that are in the middle, that it’s going to be overwhelming for either of us. So women tend to be the ones who go, “Well, I’ll just do it.” Amanda: Yeah, because we’re taught to be nurturing and caretaking in total. We’re taught to take care of the whole fucking world. Brandy: Right, so then how do we get out of that? Especially if we don’t … Amanda, you have to have all the answers. Brandy: But especially if we don’t have money. I mean, so the outsourcing of these things is the first thing that comes to my mind. Amanda: Sure. Well, I don’t think there is getting out of it. I think it’s working through it. Amanda: So my perspective on this, and this is actually something I do in the postpartum period with some people, I actually talk about planning out whose role is going to be what. I think this is an important piece of marriage, partnership, family life that most people don’t do to begin with. I don’t think people have the capacity. This is where … so your question earlier about whether people should have to take classes, right? Should people be more aware and educated before they venture into parenthood? Amanda: There needs to be more education, but not around the everyday pieces necessarily. It’s about the setup that you want, that you’re going to be comfortable with, and the capacity that you have to fulfill those expectations. If you have never sat down with the person you’re living with and talked about who does what in your household and your work life, where your roles land, how are you ever supposed to be expected to maintain homeostasis in your life? So that would be my first step towards working on a possible solution. Brandy: Yeah, but I think the thing is is that before you become a parent, you don’t know all of these things that you’re going to need to juggle. Amanda: Yeah, and I’m not even saying you have to have them set in place. Brandy: Right. But then what happens is then after you have a baby and you’re already overwhelmed, THEN they start to come up. That’s when you don’t have the time to have the conversation. You don’t have the patience you normally have. Your brain is not functioning in the same way. All of a sudden you’re in this pressure cooker and you’re having to have these conversations; and you’re having to think, “Well, if I ask him to do it, then he’s going to be overwhelmed. So I’ll just do it.” I think what you’re talking about is wonderful. Being real about, “Here’s what I’m capable of, but then this is where that ends,” for both people. So both people can say, “This is what I can do, and this is what I can’t do.” Then you find that middle and you go, “Well, what do we do about those so we’re not pissed at each other?” Amanda: And what do we have to cut out to make our life work? Amanda: Because that’s also part of this. Brandy: Right. So either we’re not going to do some of these things, or maybe we have some resources in which we can hire somebody to do this thing. But I just have such compassion for, because I have been one of these people, for the people who all of a sudden go down from two incomes to one income when they have kids. So all of a sudden outsourcing anything is like, “We can’t afford anything.” I think about people with money who could just go, “Well, I’m going to hire a cleaner, and I’ll hire a babysitter, and we’ll just use Instacart,” and, you know, all of these sorts of things. Then there’s so many people who are more strapped with money than they ever have been after having kids, and yet that’s when they need the money the most. Amanda: Absolutely. Brandy: This is the stuff about modern parenthood that lights a fire under me, because I can’t help but think it shouldn’t be this hard. Also, it is. There are so many layers happening right now. Just even think about all of that last stuff about figuring out with your husband what you’re going to do, and then throw money in there- Brandy: … and then laugh at the whole thing. Amanda: Yeah. It’s really complicated. Brandy: Actually, lack of money. Amanda: Really complicated. Brandy: This is why people today are being so thoughtful about their choices. Amanda: And it’s why people who couldn’t be thoughtful to begin with, or didn’t know to think to begin with, are struggling so immensely. Brandy: As my kids have gotten older I feel like I figured some things out, but that’s who I speak for. That’s why I do the things that I do and I’m passionate about talking about the things that I’m passionate about, is because there are so many people who are stuck in that spot ,who aren’t in the place where they’re like, “Oh my gosh, light at the end of the tunnel. I think I’ve learned some things.” Instead, they are just flailing. Amanda: To have no solutions. Brandy: Yeah, exactly. That place of feeling like you have no solutions is a commonplace in motherhood. You kind of wake up every day like, “This is my life? Okay, I’m going to keep going,” but- Amanda: So earlier I think you asked me what’s one of the things that pulls you towards the yes side, right? It’s the potential of finding magic that didn’t exist prior in my life. It’s funny, because I actually think I have a lot of magic. I think I have a lot of yumminess in my life, based on my work, and based on my friendships, and my partnership. Also, there is intensity in how much I struggle despite all that magic. Because I can see that, and know in advance there’s going to be even more intensity, even more struggle, and even more magic. I just have to be able to say, “Okay, well I’m walking towards this.” If I’m saying yes, that means that I have to feel ready to take on all those pieces and not just hope for magic only. Brandy: That’s right. If you’re saying yes to the magic, you’re saying yes to the cost of the magic as well. Amanda: Absolutely. Brandy: Just even that word magic, and when you were talking about it before; it’s such a good reminder. You know, I was thinking about yesterday – I had a massage client at work. You know, I always ask people, “What’s specifically bothering you? Is there anywhere that you want me to make sure that I spend time on?” This woman said, “Oh, I’m a new mom, so I’m nursing.” Immediately I know all the spots. Obviously, your wrists and your arms. There was some energy that she had that I remembered myself having, which was when you have your first … and also subsequent kids too, but specifically your first because everything is so new. It’s like everything feels like magic. I remember finding out I was pregnant and being like, “I get to do Christmas for somebody, and I get to make a birthday cake.” For me, so much of that magic happens in the beginning when you first meet your baby. I know a lot of people struggle with the postpartum period, but the first three months has always been the yummiest thing. So I was seeing her, and as I was working on her body I could feel the Relaxin still there in her body. I think her baby, she said, was only eight weeks old. Brandy: I mean, her muscles were moving like none of my other clients move. I was just remembering like, oh man, back when … back before you’re hardened a little bit and you’re still supple and soft and accommodating for a baby. I’m just thinking to myself, you know, “I wonder what she’s thinking about, in terms of all the fun things with her baby.” The first time they do everything, even going outside with them into the world grocery shopping, is fun. I don’t know. I was just having this totally romantic sort of of escapade in my own head about it. But what you’re talking about is that magic piece. That’s why I think so many of us are drawn to it. I don’t think we realize that with the magic comes a cost of that. I know I certainly didn’t realize. I mean, I don’t think anybody is ever fully prepared for the amount. So it’s not that- Amanda: No, I agree. Or in the ways. Amanda: The ways in which you are seasoned through that process. Brandy: Right. So I don’t think it’s something that people can walk into it really fully knowing, but those pieces of magic really do keep us going. But what I think was interesting is, so here I am last night doing this massage, having this sort of internal dialogue as I’m doing it about all the yumminess of motherhood. I was really connecting with that side of it. So then afterwards when it was all done, you know, I meet her on the other side of the door with a glass of water. I said, “How is your body feeling?” She said, “Oh my god, that was so great. I feel so great.” I said, “I just really want to commend you on the fact that you are here and that you’re taking care of yourself, you know? You have an eight week old, and yet something inside you knows that it’s important that you get care taken also.” She goes, “Well, I’m a total nervous wreck, and so I know that that affects my baby. So I thought I should probably try to relax a little bit.” Brandy: I was like, “Well, and that’s … and there we have it.” Amanda: Yep. That is the essence of motherhood. Brandy: I was in this place where I was like, “She’s probably loving it, and she’s probably this mom who’s like, ‘You know what? I want a massage. I’m going to stand up for myself.'” No, it comes down to the fact that she’s fucking struggling with anxiety because modern motherhood and anxiety are almost- Amanda: Synonymous. Brandy: … the same thing. Yeah. So it was just like, “Ah, man, you know? What’s happening here?” So I was taken out of my beautiful visions of all the wonderful parts of motherhood, and really brought back to yeah, and she’s thinking about her baby’s well-being. She’s having anxiety about it. It can’t just be she’s getting the massage because she wants it. Amanda: Yeah, and somebody at some point probably said, “Oh, stress is so bad for babies.” Amanda: Or, you know, “Breast milk changes to meet the needs of baby, but it only changes if you’re being healthy.” You know? Just little seeds that have been planted like that. Brandy: Yeah. I know some of the moms at the park I was talking to when we were talking about a postpartum doula, or even, which is different, a night nanny. So many of them were like, “Oh, I should have done that.” I feel like in hindsight that almost every mom is like, “Oh, that would have been great to have.” But in the moment, you’re trying to do it all. You’re trying to prove you can do it all. Amanda: Sure. Well, I’ll say my clients aren’t those people, right? Because they have hired help. Brandy: Exactly. I say huge kudos to people… to ALL the peoples. Huge kudos to all the peoples. Brandy: Pretty much. Huge kudos to you. I’m kind of in awe of people who can speak up for what they need, especially people who are first time parents … and maybe these generations are learning to do that a little bit better. Amanda: I can see that, for sure. The younger the client is, the more likely that they are to actually express what they’re thinking, feeling, how overwhelmed they are, all those things. Yeah. Brandy: So maybe there’s hope. Amanda: Maybe. I think so. Brandy: Maybe there’s hope. Thank you so much for spending your time here, for giving us your wisdom, for letting me call you out. Brandy: So a few things: on today’s episode we talked a lot about the things that aren’t working with motherhood. I know some of you might be sitting in a parking lot raging, and I know this because I’ve gotten messages from you mid-rage wondering what to do. So hopefully the validation in itself was helpful, but if you want something to do, about it why not take inventory of the duties required to run your family’s life? Why not find a time to have a conversation with your partner about what you can and can’t do, what they can and can’t do, and what to do about the overage? Even allowing there to be overage that you both find solutions for could be life changing. Brandy: On that note, Amanda’s witnessing of the magic between my son and I when putting him to be was a beautiful thing, but it didn’t mean that I had to continue doing it if it wasn’t working for me. So since it’s summer and I’m with my kids the entire day most days, by the time bedtime comes I just do not have it in me to lay with them for an hour while they fall asleep. I told my husband this and he offered to put both kids to bed for the summer so I could have some alone time. I said, “Yes, please.” The kids are excited because they get extra time with their dad, and I’m excited because I’m not as spent by 8:00pm, which makes me a happier mom and wife. I actually look forward to this time of the night, because I know I get to take the mom hat off and bask in the stillness, or play Spider Solitaire while laying in my bed alone. Ahhhhh. Brandy: So this idea of doing the magical things can always be reassessed and updated to fit everyone’s needs or ideas of magic. Brandy: As always, thank you for listening. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please remember to subscribe, rate and review it – or better yet, why not head over to Patreon. That’s www.patreon.com/adultconversation, and help me get closer to my goal of putting out weekly episodes. ** As always, thank you to Scott Weigel and his band, Seahorse Moon, for providing me with that jaunty intro and outro music. You guy are awesome. Check ’em out on iTunes.	65,486
Genesis is known for making cushy, good-looking luxury vehicles that compete with the likes of Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. But while it may have some performance-oriented models, it doesn’t have a presence in motorsports at the moment. And now, the Korean automaker has unveiled concept cars that signal its interest in racing through its collaboration with Gran Turismo. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen cars launched via the popular video game, and these virtual models could make the jump to the real world one way or another. The G70 GR4 GT looks ready for virtual touring car races. IMAGES FROM GENESIS First up is the G70 GR4 GT. It’s essentially a G70 sedan that has been modified to meet FIA GT4 regulations (called Group 4 in GT Sport). The G70 GR4 GT features a black-and-rose-gold livery, aggressive aerodynamics, and disc wheels. There’s no word on what changes were made to the powertrain, but expect it to use the same 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 that’s also found in the Kia Stinger. The Genesis X's racing version could be a contender for Le Mans. IMAGES FROM GENESIS Next is the X GR3. This is a virtual what-if of the already stunning X Concept shown a few months back. The clean lines of the concept car have been traded for flared DTM-esque bodykit. A massive wing, disc wheels at the front, and seven-spoke rims at the back complete the design. The X Concept is an EV, but we wouldn’t be surprised if the in-game version gets a race-spec piston engine. Not a bad place to be in while wearing VR goggles. IMAGES FROM GENESIS The final vehicle is the brand’s entry into the Vision Gran Turismo project. The design is still up in the air, but the car is described as an “elite racing vehicle” and could take on one of three forms: GR1 Alpha_DB, GR1 Bravo_GB and GR1 Charlie_ET. If these names are anything to go by, it might compete in the game’s Group 1 category composed of FIA Group C racers (such as the Mazda 787B and the Nissan R92CP) and other futuristic machines (such as the Audi e-Tron Vision Gran Turismo). Now, before you boot up your PlayStation 4 in excitement, there’s no info yet on when these three vehicles will make it to the game. If we’re lucky, we’ll get them via an update for Gran Turismo Sport, or we’ll just have to wait for these vehicles to appear on Gran Turismo 7 next year. Genesis’s first full-electric vehicle is a battery-powered G80 April 20, 2021 This is how the Genesis GV70 crossover will look like October 31, 2020 No, you haven’t seen anything like the Genesis Essentia March 29, 2018 The Genesis X Concept is simply gorgeous March 31, 2021 This is the face of the Genesis G90 full-size sedan now December 14, 2019 S Sam is the youngest member of our editorial team. And he is our managing editor (believe it or not). He specializes in photography and videography, but he also happens to like writing about cars a lot.	2,915
“So it was really surprising to everyone when he went in for an annual routine eye exam and his eye doctor suspected diabetes,” Tom recalled. With his diabetes diagnosis confirmed, Bob got back to his normal routine, with the addition of daily blood sugar checks. But only a year after that trip to the eye doctor, he received a diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic cancer. He died 9 months later. You may be interested to read this : Avasopasem Shields Normal Cells from Radiation, Helps Kill Cancer Cells Around the time of Bob’s cancer diagnosis, in 2005, Tom overheard some of his doctors mention a growing suspicion of a possible link between a new diagnosis of diabetes, sometimes called new-onset diabetes, and pancreatic cancer. In other words, in rare cases, diabetes may actually be caused by a tumour in the pancreas. Though the Aronson family can’t know if Bob’s diabetes was caused by his tumour, “we’ll always wonder what would have happened if he could have been tested [for pancreatic cancer] the second he presented with diabetes?” Tom asked. You may be interested to read this : Technology awards presented to four labs Over the last several years, evidence has mounted to support a link between new-onset diabetes and pancreatic cancer. And the Aronson family’s hope has been inching closer to reality: Several large NCI-supported studies are testing ways to pick out those people whose diabetes might be a sign of a much deadlier problem. The research is part of larger ongoing efforts aimed at finding ways to detect pancreatic cancer early, when treatments may be more effective. “There’s been a lot of progress over the last 5 years or so,” said Brian Wolpin, M.D., M.P.H., who leads a pancreatic cancer early detection program at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “We’re not quite to the point where there’s a test in the clinic that you can order, but we’re getting progressively closer.” Risk is a Two-Way Street Although pancreatic cancer is only the 11th most common cancer in the United States, it’s the 3rd leading cause of death from cancer. Unlike breast, colorectal, and lung cancer, no screening test exists to catch it early. More than 80% of the time, people are not diagnosed with pancreatic cancer until after it’s invaded nearby tissues or spread to other organs. And, overall, only about 10% of people with pancreatic cancer will be alive 5 years after their diagnosis. But about 40% of people diagnosed before their cancer has spread outside the pancreas will be alive after 5 years, highlighting the importance of early detection. An important job of the pancreas is to produce insulin. This hormone controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into cells, where it can be used by the body for energy. In type 1 diabetes, which is relatively uncommon, the immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Type 2 diabetes, which affects almost 10% of the US population, is usually the result of the body not being able to properly use the insulin it makes. Being age 45 or older, having a family history of diabetes, or being overweight are risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. Physical inactivity, race, and certain health problems such as high blood pressure also affect the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. You may be interested to read this : American Diabetes Association Issues Critical Updates to the 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes And living with diabetes for a long time “is a known risk factor for pancreatic cancer,” said V. Wendy Setiawan, Ph.D., of the University of Southern California, who’s led long-term studies of pancreatic cancer risk in diverse populations. The reasons why aren’t totally clear, but some of the proposed mechanisms include higher-than-normal levels of insulin circulating in the blood, high blood sugar, and long-term inflammation caused by type 2 diabetes, she explained. But in some people, diabetes can rapidly develop because of a problem in the pancreas, instead of the diabetes causing damage to the pancreas in the long run. These problems can include chronic inflammation of the pancreas, cystic fibrosis, and pancreatic cancer. “Anything that damages your pancreas can [cause it to] not make enough insulin,” said Dr. Setiawan. The result of this damage can be a rare kind of diabetes sometimes called pancreatogenic diabetes or type 3c diabetes. You may be interested to read this : COVID-19 significantly impacts health services for noncommunicable diseases This type of diabetes is very uncommon, explained Anirban Maitra, M.B.B.S., of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. “In the overwhelming majority—more than 99%—of new cases of diabetes, it’s just run-of-the-mill type 2 diabetes,” Dr. Maitra explained. But the other 1% with pancreatogenic diabetes have a risk that their diabetes is driven by pancreatic cancer. While frightening, this last scenario is rare—the estimates are that fewer than 1 in 100 cases of new-onset diabetes are caused by cancer. And about 1 in 4 people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer were first diagnosed with diabetes. “So how do we pick out that small, small subset of people with pancreatogenic diabetes, which in some cases may be caused by cancer?” asked Dr. Maitra. Finding Those at Highest Risk At the moment, there’s no good answer to that question. Sending every person with new-onset diabetes to get imaging tests of the pancreas would result in too many unnecessary follow-up surgical procedures—when abnormalities seen on scans turn out not to be cancer—potentially doing more harm than good, explained Suresh Chari, M.D., also of MD Anderson. To help find these rare patients with pancreatogenic diabetes while limiting harms, including unnecessary surgeries and the fear caused by undergoing diagnostic procedures, Drs. Chari and Maitra are leading a nationwide project, funded by NCI and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, called the New Onset Diabetes (NOD) Study. You may be interested to read this : Each year 8.8 million people die from cancer, mostly in low- and middle-income countries The project, which is in the process of enrolling 10,000 people with new-onset diabetes or hyperglycemia (also known as prediabetes), hopes to develop a blood test that can identify the few individuals who may need further testing for pancreatic cancer, Dr. Maitra explained. “Can we identify biomarkers in the blood that will tell us, in a room of 100 patients with new-onset diabetes, there may be someone who we need to send for more workup and imaging studies?” he asked. Out of 10,000 participants, Drs. Chari and Maitra estimate that about 85 will develop pancreatic cancer during the study. Participants will donate blood samples periodically for up to 3 years. The NOD researchers will look for proteins and other biomarkers found in samples that differ substantially between people who later develop pancreatic cancer and those who don’t. Their hope is to find a specific group of markers in the blood that can be used in the future to detect those people with new-onset diabetes who are at highest risk for pancreatic cancer. Such markers could then potentially be used as the basis of a test that, “when a patient walks in with new-onset diabetes, can raise a red flag that they should go and get some additional tests” for pancreatic cancer, said Dr. Maitra. And ideally, such a test would help identify the cancer long before it has spread beyond the pancreas. “The longer you have to wait, the closer you’re getting to the clinical diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and losing that window of opportunity” for early detection, Dr. Maitra said. A Trial for People at Highest Risk Since Bob Aronson’s diagnosis more than 15 years ago, researchers have come to recognize that several clinical factors can also be used to identify a subset of people with new-onset diabetes who have an especially high risk of pancreatic cancer. Three key differences that tend to be found together distinguish these people from others with new-onset diabetes, said Dr. Maitra. “One is their age,” he explained. People who develop diabetes as a consequence of pancreatic cancer tend to be older, he explained. The second is that blood sugar levels tend to rise more rapidly in people whose diabetes is driven by a tumor. “And the third is weight loss,” Dr. Maitra explained. “Normally with type 2 diabetes, people gain weight when they become diabetic.” People whose diabetes is caused by pancreatic cancer can instead experience unexpected weight loss around the time of a diabetes diagnosis. In 2018, Dr. Chari and his colleagues proposed that these three clinical risk factors, which they called the Enriching New-Onset Diabetes for Pancreatic Cancer (ENDPAC) score, may be useful for identifying people who need additional testing now, before a blood test has been developed. Not long after, they found some groups willing to take them up on testing that idea. If people with new-onset diabetes who have a high ENDPAC score are indeed more likely to have pancreatic cancer, said Lynn Matrisian, Ph.D., chief science officer at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), “as an advocacy group, our interest is: Can we help these people now?” PanCAN recently launched the Early Detection Initiative (EDI) for Pancreatic Cancer, a collaboration with NCI and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. The initiative is testing whether referring people to get a CT scan of the abdomen based on a high ENDPAC score alone can find early-stage pancreatic cancer while minimizing unnecessary follow-up procedures, anxiety, and overdiagnosis. (Overdiagnosis is when a cancer that will never cause any symptoms is found, potentially leading unnecessary diagnostic procedures and treatments.) As part of the EDI, CT scans will be stored in a repository. This resource could potentially be used for future studies using artificial intelligence-based approaches to improving pancreatic cancer imaging, explained Eva Shrader, PanCAN’s director of scientific initiatives. The EDI is also contributing samples of blood from participants to the NOD study, “But we mainly want to answer the clinical question: Will imaging work for early detection for people with a high ENDPAC score?” said Dr. Matrisian. In addition to diabetes, there are other established risk factors for pancreatic cancer, including a family history of pancreatic cancer or having a pancreatic cyst, explained Dr. Wolpin. However, most of the approximately 60,000 people in the United States who develop pancreatic cancer every year don’t have known risk factors for the disease. “[Studies] suggest that survival for pancreatic cancer could be improved many-fold if we could detect it at early stages,” said Sudhir Srivastava, Ph.D., of NCI’s Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP). Since 2016, DCP’s Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium (PCDC) has been funding research teams to develop something that has proven elusive: a test that can detect pancreatic cancer early in people not already known to be at high risk. Creating a blood test that could pick up early pancreatic cancer in the general population faces many hurdles, Dr. Wolpin explained. One is that, since about 80% of people with pancreatic cancer are diagnosed at a late stage, blood samples taken from people with pancreatic cancer largely reflect the biology of advanced disease. Blood samples from people with early-stage pancreatic cancer are rare, Dr. Wolpin added. So he and his team are collaborating with cancer centers across the country to collect blood from people newly diagnosed with early-stage pancreatic cancer. “This way we’ll be better able to capture a larger number of those patients,” he said. “Part of the benefit of the structure of the PCDC is that it helps us all collaborate to do that.” They’re also following a large group of people at high risk of pancreatic cancer—those with a family history or with pancreatic cysts—over time. That includes periodically collecting blood and tissue samples. “Unfortunately, some of these people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer,” said Dr. Wolpin. “When this occurs, we will have samples in the bank that are actually from before their diagnosis, before they got symptoms,” he continued. Such samples may allow them to identify markers that can form the basis of a pancreatic cancer screening test for the general population. There’s already some evidence to support that possibility. Recent work on a related project found that changes in levels of a protein called CA19-9, which is commonly used to track responses to pancreatic cancer treatment, can be found before diagnosis in blood samples from people who later developed pancreatic cancer. However, on its own, CA19-9 was not sensitive enough to identify everyone who went on to develop pancreatic cancer. His team is now looking for other markers in the blood that show similar changes before a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Eventually, he explained, any blood-based markers to detect pancreatic cancer may be incorporated into what is called pan-cancer screening tests: those that screen for many cancer types at the same time. Other PCDC teams are looking at different sets of proteins and other markers in the blood that may help with early detection, and ways to improve imaging of the pancreas. If doctors end up searching for smaller and smaller tumours, they get harder and harder to see on conventional CT scans, Dr Chari explained. Researchers are studying alternative methods that may be able to pick up tiny deposits of tumour cells, including ultrasound techniques that can visualize tumours as small as a millimetre, and PET imaging that homes in on proteins expressed specifically by pancreatic cancer cells. All these projects involve multidisciplinary teams that are committed to working together across institutions. Early detection of pancreatic cancer “is very much an area where collaboration is necessary,” said Dr Wolpin. “People sometimes believe that scientists work alone in their own labs and don’t talk to each other. That really is not true, particularly in this area. The PCDC, the NOD cohort, and the Early Detection Research Network are great examples of large consortia really working together to try to solve this difficult problem.” “Pancreatic cancer is so deadly because there’s no early detection,” Tom Aronson said. “That’s why I’m so excited about all the work that’s happening now. Hopefully, in the future, many people who get pancreatic cancer won’t [be diagnosed] at stage 4, and there will be some hope for them and their families.” “Could A Diabetes Diagnosis Help Detect Pancreatic Cancer Early? was originally published by the National Cancer Institute.” हमें गूगल न्यूज पर फॉलो करें. ट्विटर पर फॉलो करें. वाट्सएप पर संदेश पाएं. हस्तक्षेप की आर्थिक मदद करें Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner Previous Post Next Post Latest posts Why are religion and science diametrically opposed to each other? Understand from Justice Katju. #Breaking: Latest News \|Today’s big news headlines \| 1 December 2022 news. 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There is a movement underway – a movement for patient liberation and autonomy – and the empire is striking back, interfering with our efforts. We – the whole movement, not just SPM – need your help. If you’re in a hurry, skip down to the Do this first section. But come back and learn more about why this matters. A proposed rule change from Federal regulators would reduce the requirement for healthcare providers (hospitals and doctors) to share and have us use our medical information that’s in their computers. In short, these people have told regulators that it’s too hard, and they want to get paid without making data sharing a reality. For more information, see our post Monday. These regulations define what’s called the “meaningful use” of medical record systems, or “MU” for short. Providers get funding for these systems if they meet the MU regulations. They’re saying they want full MU funding even if we – the patients for whom the data exists! – never get our hands on it. Our response: “No MU without me.” We want regulators to require easy access to our families’ records, and that it must be reality, not just theoretically possible. (That’s where the rub is, as you’ll see.) We know that although moving data around is new to providers (“it’s too hard”), they can do it. They said the same thing about installing the systems in the first place and opening up “patient portals” for us: it’s hard, it’s onerous, we’ve gotten along fine without computers. But they succeeded: today 86% of patients do have a portal where they can talk to the hospital online if they want to. Healthcare is smart; they can do it. Note: previous MU regulations and funding are why we have those portals today. We want the next regulations to continue modernization and continue empowering patients and families, not move backward. What happened last week As detailed in our post Monday, two things happened: ONC, the agency responsible for health IT in America, reported to Congress that some providers and vendors are “knowingly interfering with exchange of information.” Then, late Friday, CMS (the Medicare/Medicaid agency) announced drafts of new regulations, including one that would roll back its data sharing rules. The current rule requires that a provider must show that 5% of its patients actually did view or download their data or transmit it to another doctor. (View/Download/Transmit is called “VDT.”) In short, this regulation means they actually have to make it work, not just claim that it’s possible. The new draft says no more “5% rule” – they only have to show that one patient has done it, and they’ll get full federal reimbursement. If you’ve ever developed a software product, you know that making it work for one user is VERY different from making it work for lots.:-) That difference – one user or hundreds – is what’s at stake here. Again they’re saying it’s too hard, and we’re saying we must. We need it, we can do it, and it’s important. It’s for providers too, not just for patients. For better care. If the rules are rolled back so they get full pay without really making it work, you can kiss most families’ chances goodbye, at most hospitals. Their data will continue to be hard to get from most providers. Here’s the kicker: they say we don’t want it; they say we don’t even ask. (To get the first level of Meaningful Use funds, 2/3 of hospitals swore that not a single patient asked for their records! Not one!) So part of this campaign will be to help them see that we do care. :-) Students of this field – both patients and physicians! – have said for years that patients are the most underused resource in healthcare. Heaven knows healthcare needs all the help it can get. And this isn’t just about patients – it’s about making all of healthcare work better: No doctor can do what they’re trained to do if they don’t have the facts. It impairs doctors if they don’t have all your information, including from previous providers. Saying “it’s too hard” is not sufficient – this is important! Most medical records contain mistakes. This was front page news in the Wall Street Journal last June. (See our post about it.) Mistakes in the chart will surely cause harm – and someday that will likely include your family. You can help: get your chart and proofread it. The future of medicine requires “Patient/clinician partnerships” with “engaged, empowered patients.” Those are the words of the Institute of Medicine, so no provider can claim patients have no business being involved in their work. Yet that is essentially the effect of the proposed regulation – to keep each provider’s data (about you) close to their vest. And that begs the question: “How can patients participate if they can’t see what I see?” Those are the words of my doctor, Danny Sands, co-founder and co-chair of our Society. Our response A coalition of organizations, coordinated by the National Partnership for Women & Families and Consumer Partnership for eHealth, is mounting a coordinated campaign to fight back, through social media and responses in the government regulatory process. The symbol, the “badge,” so to speak, is the “No MU Without Me” graphic, above. We are asking you not just to take action yourself but to talk to your friends. Because – make no mistake about it – someday your family’s health will most definitely be affected. It’s about improving the deplorable state of data mobility in healthcare. What’s at stake is everything about your ability and other providers’ ability to provide better health and care. 1. Display the social media badge: Click the image above and download it to your computer, so you can use it for your “profile picture” on Twitter, Facebook, etc. (Here are instructions to change your picture, from Twitter (Wikihow is better) and Facebook (again Wikihow is better). 2. Tell others. I know some people will want to be a neighborhood Paul Revere, but you can just tell anyone who has medical records. (The hashtag on Twitter is #NoMuWithoutMe.) As our Monday post said, a National Day of Action is being planned. Until more is published about this, 1. Speak up as a citizen: participate in the Federal process. 1b. You’ll be able to file public comment on the proposed regulation, online. 2. Ask your providers – all of them – for your records. You already have a legal right; start the process. Don’t wait for a crisis. You may not be in a crisis now, but someday you will be. Same as with fire extinguishers – don’t wait. Show that you do care, you do want your records. Put an end to the beliefs of providers who say “Don’t make us do this – patients don’t want it. Nobody’s even asking.” Speak up. Ask. Nothing about us without us. “No MU without Me” is a new twist on an age-old theme: Nothing about me without me. We’ve written about it for years, and yesterday Dr. Tom Delbanco of the OpenNotes project told me they’ve traced it back to Poland, 400 years ago. Social change and technical change are hard. But people’s lives are at stake, and that’s something worth doing hard things to improve. We can do it; they can do it. Please join the “No MU Without Me” campaign. Plan for action, and bring friends. It will affect them, too. Related Panha Chheng on April 16, 2015 at 1:02 pm A social movement is forming. Power to the people. Ian R on April 16, 2015 at 2:27 pm It frustrates me to no end that in order to see my FULL records, I have to do a formal records request via paper and pen. If my care team has access to my full electronic record whenever they want it, I should too. Here’s a specific example of harm (or the risk of it) that comes with not having electronic access to my complete records. My primary care doctor was unexpectedly out for 3 weeks while I was waiting on results from an overnight sleep study. Because the observation notes and physician report are not available to me via the patient portal, I had to request my records to see them. I already do this periodically, but as my pdoc hadn’t been in for 2 weeks at that point, I thought there was a good chance the report was done and in my record. When I read the report, I found a giant error in what had been recorded, which had a significant impact on the recommendations. (The technician incorrectly reported my nightly medications. The ones recorded that shouldn’t have been have sleep-modifying effects.) While it’s possible my pdoc would have checked with me to see if that was accurate, it’s more likely that it would have been missed. I sent a message immediately stating that was inaccurate, but even so, I don’t think my records have been formally corrected. This single error had the potential to drastically alter my course of treatment for my sleep disorder, and I wouldn’t have had any clue why. This wasn’t even something imminently life-threatening, it just has the potential to make my life continually miserable. I’m tired of the excuses. We should have immediate access to our full medical records. e-Patient Dave on April 16, 2015 at 2:56 pm Great and pertinent example, Ian! I’m going to tweet this separately! Thank you. You might even click the link to sign the Partnership’s letter to CMS. It opens a new email, and you can paste in your example. Ann Waldo on April 24, 2015 at 5:09 pm Thanks for sounding the alarm on this, Dave. I signed on to the Nat’l Partnership letter and plan to submit my own comments to CMS. Progress toward expanding access to medical records has been painfully slow. Real-world access needs to advance further, and quickly. One small example – a doctor recently charged me $20 for 20 electronic pages of my records. When I politely complained to the office manager, including offering my opinion as a HIPAA lawyer that such a charge was excessive under the new HITECH rules, he absolutely insisted – $1/page, whether electronic or paper. My only recourse was to pull out a credit card or go without the records. Absolutely infuriating. Imagine if your bank charged you $1/page to show you your own financial transactions! lElizabeth Rankin on April 16, 2015 at 4:05 pm SPM as an organization must ask this group to prove to us that not one person asked for their data. This seems preposterous to me. If anyone in SPM has ever had access to using one of these facilities they should request all their data and see if they get it and report back to a designate at SPM. The other possibility is to get very political. Place an ad in, or send an article about the problem to the big major newspapers and request patients to ask their practitioners and hospitals for their data and see what the response is. Obviously you put the story out first in a way that arouses a response about the MU. This way we can know how many patients want their data and how many might recognize their data was denied rather than provided. It would be interesting if those who said no patient asked for data, [because you listed those hospitals] and those patients who read the article were told they didn’t have any data or they couldn’t have their data or they were just never provided their data, might help to turn the table upside down on this issue. e-Patient Dave on April 16, 2015 at 4:12 pm They don’t have to answer, Liz. They only have to comply with the HHS regulation, and the regulators said it was okay for them to “attest” to it. All they did was pick one of the allowed options. Far more effective is for us to, as Farzad said Sunday, “help them” get some patients who DO ask for their data. Far better to make the right thing happen in the (near) future than get into a fact-wrangling argument about the past. Your help as an avid activist will be great in this, as the campaign unfolds! Stay tuned! e-Patient Dave on April 16, 2015 at 7:20 pm btw, on Sunday I also mentioned to Farzad that it would be totally modern if someone would put together a robust, well designed website to be a “records request valet” or some such: A place where a patient could go and say “I’m a patient of Hospital X” (of course it would let you search), and you’d fill out the simple records request and the system would submit it. Not only would it be easier than what people often have to do today; it would conveniently keep a tally of how many requests Hospital X has received, so they don’t have to. Ann Waldo on April 24, 2015 at 3:42 pm Carson Holbrook on April 16, 2015 at 10:12 pm Being an IT consultant for a variety of MU participating medical practices, our challenge is to get 5% of our patients interested in their medical records. On one hand I work with Medicaid attesters whose client base toss their clinical summaries in the parking lot who really aren’t going to be clamoring for their ability to get it electronically as most do not have computers or tablets, just federally subsidized smart phones. One the other hand the elderly (patients in their 80’s – who still write checks to pay for their groceries, my 90 year old mom, included), are interested in their medical problems but do not own a computer much less a smart phone (they love the flip phone with the HUGE numbers). To have a doctor’s MU reimbursement tied to patient behavior is kin to have a teacher’s performance graded on the English proficiency of a classroom of non-residents. It seems backwards, at least the cart is way before the horse. Doctors fax volumes of patient medical records today instead of transmitting them electronically via a HL7 compliant format which can be seamlessly be imported into a patient’s chart with minimal labor. Concentrate on the doctor-doctor transmission first. Likewise, give non-residents special tutoring to help the teachers reach them in teaching basic, core subjects. Now I do say that there are patients who want their data, however a particular patient portal, which will go nameless, isn’t quite ready for prime time, doesn’t transmit EHR patient data in a scrubbed, rather than a raw format, sometimes erroneous (listing discontinued meds, etc). We are headed in the right direction but are not there yet, far from it. Implementing EHR requires workflow changes, training, has s steep learning curve, but it is not all bad. The ability to e-prescribe, EHR performs drug-drug, drug allergy checks, enhancing patient safety. Posting child immunizations directly into state registries. EHR’s are not cheap to implement and MU reimbursements don’t even come close to recovering their costs, but it is in the step in the right direction. It would be huge if patients ask for their electronic records in droves, perhaps a chance for some portals to clean up their act. e-Patient Dave on April 16, 2015 at 10:49 pm Thanks, Carson – I hope to respond tomorrow. Today I read a post somewhere listing the percentages (11% was the lowest) where patients were actually using vdt. We need to figure out the differences. Tina on May 5, 2015 at 3:18 pm We work with several medical offices and had to twist and turn and find different ways for them to actually get patients to engage and sign up for the portal. We had some offices who topped out at 4% and we couldn’t figure out how to get them higher. I think to put all of the onus on the practices and say the Federal government is now making it easier to not share their data really isn’t being fair. CMS is changing the measure (don’t get me wrong, I disagree with just attesting to 1 patient also), partly because doctors couldn’t actually get patients to care and engage. Patients share some of this responsibility too. e-Patient Dave on May 5, 2015 at 3:27 pm Hi Tina – yes, of course patients have some responsibility – but over and over when I talk to ordinary people in my communities, they don’t even KNOW that their docs have portals, or if they do, why they’d be useful. Patients can’t solve that. I know that one massive problem is that no training is given in medical schools or anywhere else about how to use computers, much less how to reach out and communicate in new ways with patients. But for cripe’s sake, that’s part of what the RECs taught. I’d really like to see a correlation between any given provider’s REC use (that was FREE training provided by the government) and their position today on this issue. I do assert that if a provider said “I got no time for the free REC training” and now says “I don’t know how to do this,” it makes me say “Hmmmm!” We should all remember, IMO, that the RECs were modeled on the Dust Bowl era’s Agricultural Extension Centers – the “teach me to fish” approach. In those days, if you declined the free training, you had a consequence (hunger and bankruptcy, right?) Today, is it sensible for people who declined the free training to then bitch at the government?? I don’t know – maybe that correlation doesn’t exist. But I’m really tired of hearing (e.g.. ONC’s report to Congress) that unspecified vendors and providers are “knowingly interfering” (those were ONC’s words) with transfer of patient records to where they’re needed. This has to be a close cousin of this issue, and it’s not funny at all. WELL! I guess we know where I sit on this…. :-) Gilles Frydman on April 17, 2015 at 8:00 am as I have already written in a comment on Hugo Campos’s Facebook post about the same issue, I’d like to see the CMS story into a much broader perspective. As long as patients groups only reacts to specific regulatory changes our impact will be minimal. The issue is not access to EHR data. It is about you, me and every other person living in the US having simple, direct and free access to any data resulting from the collection of biological samples, tests done on my body or implanted devices. If something is done on my body I must have access to all the data resulting from it. The current EHR issue is just a subset. The lack of access to data collected from research subject is another obvious one. Hugo’s lack of access to the data produced by his implanted defibrillator is yet another obvious example. It’s a universal human rights issue, not a regulatory one. We are used to say “Nothing about me, without me”. It is now time to also say “No data about me, without my direct access to it”. e-Patient Dave on April 17, 2015 at 8:53 am Agreed! And thank you for adding this here, as well as on Hugo’s FB – I’ve gotten word that a lot of people (especially in DC) are reading this thread. Gilles Frydman on April 17, 2015 at 4:49 pm I should have written: “Nothing about me or from me, without me” Pete on April 17, 2015 at 1:51 pm We should set up a website and ask people to go to their doctor or hospital (or visit the website) and request their records. The most compelling evidence will be proof that (a) people are trying to get their data and (b) that they are finding barriers. Maybe a FOI request for who received a MU payment for accessibility of medical records could help us to identify hospitals/providers to spot-check for accessibility? A web-database of providers listing whether or not they have gotten a CMS bonus for MU, linked to actual patient reports on their experience accessing their records could inform us about how “meaningful” the “meaningful use” criteria are. Amy Gleason on April 21, 2015 at 11:43 am My daughter has a rare disease and sees 12 healthcare providers across 6 health systems. We have found errors in the records of almost all of them, and we have had many, many occasions where the doctors didn’t have access to recent tests or results. By giving the patient access electronically, the information can always be accessed from anywhere. I know the proposal says that a single patient means it is enabled, but medicine is very slow to change. If we don’t put pressure on the system to actually TELL patients about it and to HELP them understand why it is import and and how it can help them, we won’t have much improvement. Most people don’t know that they need their records until a crisis hits, and at that point, it is often either too late or then it is too exhausting to deal with being sick and having to navigate the web of getting records. We need to be proactive in teaching patients about this when they aren’t in crisis. My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and sent to a specialist out of state. Her doctor Fedexed the records to the medical center in Texas. When she arrived, they couldn’t find them. Thankfully, she had access to them on her iPad and was able to share them with the doctor. She didn’t know it was important to have them because she thought the doctors just had it all under control. Thankfully, her daughter knew it was important and made her have them on her iPad. If her doctor had encouraged electronic access, it could have been a win for both of them. As another example, I had a CT scan where the radiologist made a typo. It was a very simple typo in which he wrote the word “not” in a sentence where it shouldn’t be there. Thankfully, the ER doctor told me what he saw so when I saw the report, I knew it wasn’t right. However, my GI doc who received the report wouldn’t have known about the typo if I hadn’t told him. Additionally, it wouldn’t have been corrected for future reference. Patients really can help if they are given access to the records. I understand that doctors say that they can’t control patients and make them get access. I might even agree if the criteria were 100% or even 50% of patients. However, it is currently 5%. If you can’t get 5% of patients to look at the information written about them, then either you aren’t communicating the need well or you aren’t offering the information in a way that is useful to the patient. In either case, the criteria of making sure at least 5% (and more in MU3 as we adapt), forces some behavior change. After all, this isn’t free money. It is money paid by taxpayers and it shouldn’t be simple to get. The point of the whole program is to stimulate change for the good of patients. Nothing should be recorded about me or my health that i don’t have access to see it. Jeff Donnell on May 6, 2015 at 5:57 pm No MU without ME is a great call to action and a movement that is critically important. When meaningful use stage three proposed rules were recently issued, the requirement that five percent of patients actually view, download and/or transmit their electronic health information was ratcheted up to thirty-five percent. This was understandably viewed by many healthcare providers as a bridge too far designed by unrealistic policy wonks. As is often the case when proposed rules raise the bar too much and too fast, many of us who watched this process unfold during stages one and two expected a boisterous public comment period filled with wailing and teeth gnashing followed by the issuance of a final rule settling on a V/D/T requirement in the ten percent range. Before the pitchforks could be removed from the barn and brandished, CMS threw an unexpected curveball just prior to the HIMSS conference, publishing a proposed rule that all but eliminates any V/D/T thresholds. The new proposal would only require that a single patient access his or her data to show that the capacity for digital engagement exists. If you are lucky enough to be the first patient to ask for your electronic data during a meaningful use attestation period, you can view, download or transmit your digital clinical summary as though it is the year 2015. If you are the second patient (or the 22nd, or the 102nd) to make the same electronic records request, you will be left holding the bag while old Dr. Welby reassures you that there is no need to worry about that newfangled electronic engagement nonsense. Those of us who have toiled for years to promote patient engagement are used to two steps forward, one step back. What we did not expect was The Karate Kid illegal leg sweep designed to maim patient access to electronic records and force the forfeiture of the match. The timing adds insult to injury, and certainly undercut the significant volume of HIMSS educational programming focused on electronic patient engagement. Those contemplating the rule rollback should have attended the presentation by Dr. Jeff Hatcher from Margaret Mary Health, an Indiana critical access hospital that has convinced more than twenty-five percent of its patients to create a community patient portal account and engage electronically. By giving patients a single tool to manage their health information, building portal promotion into provider workflow, and using some creativity to connect consumers and clinicians, Margaret Mary Health is now collaborating electronically with a diverse patient population that includes a fair share of seniors and rural residents. Not so long ago, “engaged” patients were the people depicted in stock photos on hospital websites — a smiling-in-spite-of-the-green-gown healthcare consumer surrounded by a caring nurse and a concerned physician. We made significant progress over the last few years — using health information technology to make electronic data available to patients who are then better equipped to actively participate in their care. This kind of engagement seems to make sense in a patient-centric age. Is a thirty-five percent V/D/T requirement realistic for stage three? No, even those of us who make a living in this space would agree this was an overreach. Far more preposterous is the elimination of the current five percent threshold in favor of electronic engagement with a single patient. What makes more sense is what most of us expected — a requirement in the ten percent range with appropriate and reasonable exceptions for providers who truly have no hope of clearing the bar. But hey, don’t take my word for it. Just ask patient number two and those in the growing engaged patient crowd who expect, in 2015, to get easy and unfettered access to their electronic health information. Leonard Kish on May 8, 2015 at 5:57 pm Haven’t seen it on this thread, or post, but the place to file public comments on the proposed rule change is here: Sherry Reynolds @cascadia on May 9, 2015 at 11:19 am Patients are part of their care teams and need the exact same access as anyone else does.. As someone who first raised the alarm about this the Friday before HIMSS I actually believe that the CMS rules might not even matter for most people since any clinic, doctor or hospital who doesn’t understand the importance of partnering with patients won’t be in business for long. It is still however critically important that CMS and the industry understands this and includes this as a core value in the policies. It really however isn’t about x% of patients getting data it is about realizing that patients are partners in their own care and should be able to be full active vs silent ones. We never for example would suggest that doctors have 100% access in real time, nurses 80% access in an hour, MA’s 50% access in four hours, Insurance companies 10% access in a day so why is it okay to suggest 5% of patients get access in 4 days? Patients are part of their care teams and need the exact same access as anyone else does.. FYI it also helps to remember they are also the only ones who are paying to be there – the rest of the care team is making a living off their illness and essentially works for them. Jordan Grumet on May 12, 2015 at 4:55 pm Every time I see a patient my EMR automatically sends them an email asking them to log into my portal. To date, after 2 years, less than 1 percent have actually logged in. Today I literally begged a patient to sign up so I could get credit for MU. She refused. I don’t even want the MU payments. I just don’t want my current payment rate to be cut. In my humble opinion, meaningful use is one of the most destructive, dangerous programs threatening health care today. e-Patient Dave on May 15, 2015 at 12:47 pm Wow, Jordan – I know you’re a patient-oriented doc – what is everyone’s objection?? Could there be some cultural thing, some suspicion of computers in general? Do they seem to understand why this would be a good thing to do?? There’s a big mystery in here somewhere and I certainly don’t know what it is. So far, of the providers who’ve attested to being in compliance, the median physician has 32% of patients doing it and the media hospital has 11%. (That’s from an ONC webcast last November.) Both are WAY over the 5%. Can you think of what the heck the difference is?? bw on November 28, 2015 at 11:00 am Did you ever stop to think if this was such a great thing that no requirement would be necessary? It’s an important thing to you. And you want to blanket the country with your wants. Find a doctor with a portal you like and lets hope he does the things well that are actually important. e-Patient Dave on November 28, 2015 at 12:23 pm I don’t follow, bw – what do you mean “if this was such a great thing that no requirement would be necessary?” Are you suggesting that because people aren’t doing it, there’s no use for it? When people suggest that it always reminds me of the rationale for not letting women vote. One of those bullet points on that flyer: “It can be of no benefit commensurate with the additional expense involved.” I recall that in the 1950s people felt similarly about seat belts for cars: “We’ve been getting along fine without it.” By “the things that are really important” are you saying in your view, patients having access to their data isn’t important? What if I think it’s important? bw on November 28, 2015 at 6:38 pm Indirect personal attack mode? I think that means you get it. e-Patient Dave on November 28, 2015 at 8:57 pm Oh, for heaven’s sake. I said I don’t understand what your non-specific “Did you ever stop to think” meant, and I ask specific questions, and you say that’s an indirect personal attack? If you want to discuss something specific please say so. If you don’t want to say it in public you can email me, dave at epatientdave.com. Your email address will not be published. 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After escaping prison and defeating a robotic with a lazer cutter mc cree took action because the arm lock had a tracking software. Jr ended up dropping his favorite arm after mc group used the laser cutter (the laser cutter wasn’t sturdy enough to chop the arm lock so he had to cross possibility 2 ). McCree is from New Mexico. He has a cowboy theme. Cowboys were, historically, made most commonly of non-white folks, especially black men, Native Americans, and folks of Mexican descent. Mexican cowboys have been extra commonplace within the southwest, the place McCree is from. She was once born within the fictional town of Dorado, Mexico, the same year that the Overwatch organization was established, and is a native speaker of Spanish. As a hacker, she employed the identify Sombra, Spanish for “shadow”, and eschewed her delivery title. Does Soldier Seventy six have a daughter? It makes for a potentially interesting backstory and reunion/confrontation with 76 sooner or later, made all of the extra dramatic that his arch nemesis is the one that became his daughter against him. 0,0038% is 1/2 of 76. So Alejandra is Sombra and Seventy six daughter. How old is D va? Overwatch. In Overwatch lore, D.Va is Hana Song, a 19-year old former skilled gamer going through her gamertag “D.Va”. D.Va was known for becoming the No. 1 ranked StarCraft II participant on this planet at age 16, and keeping up an undefeated document previous to her retirement from gaming in order to shield her hometown. Is McCree from Texas? Did McCree and Ashe date? She and McCree by no means dated; in step with McCree, Ashe wasn’t his kind, as in keeping with her wealth. McCree knew how to “push her buttons” higher than any individual else. Ashe, McCree, and two others shaped the Deadlock Gang. Fan the hammer does extra harm within the stun window than a left click on headshot, and it does it more reliably. How tall is Genji? The Overwatch Wiki lists McCree’s respectable peak at 6′1″ (approx. 185cm). Again, I don’t know the place that got here from, but looking at McCree it seems about right. I’m guessing any height between 6′ and 6′3″ is an attractive accurate estimate for him; so between 71″ and 75″ (180cm to 190.5cm). Who is the youngest overwatch hero? The former Overwatch agent known as Tracer is a time-jumping adventurer and an irrepressible drive for just right. Lena Oxton (call sign: “Tracer”) was the youngest individual ever inducted into Overwatch’s experimental flight program. What nationality is reaper? What is McCree’s shawl factor referred to as? The handiest difference I could to find is that a poncho is the real outerwear, and a serape is extra of an addition to outerwear, very similar to the way many put on scarves. Is tracer from overwatch a boy? Outside the sport, Blizzard’s fictional biography for Tracer lists her actual name as Lena Oxton, her age as 26, and her base of operations as London, England. Tracer is an adventurer and former agent of the world job power, Overwatch. How previous is 76 overwatch? Luckily for us, Reinhardt was once discharged from overwatch on the age of 55, giving us a coarse guide line as to how outdated soldier is. So, I got here right down to the belief that soldier, at oldest, be 60 years old, because he would have to be at LEAST a year more youthful than Reinhardt to stay in Overwatch. How previous is Hanzo Shimada? According to the nature’s fictional biography, Hanzo Shimada is 38, and was formerly based totally in the fictional Japanese town Hanamura. Hanzo belongs to the Shimada family, a clan of assassins. As the eldest son in the circle of relatives, Hanzo was sure by accountability to inherit the Shimada empire from his father, Sojiro Shimada. How much does McCree headshot do? Headshot. Headshots, or essential hits, are brought on when putting an opponent’s head. They double the wear. For example, McCree’s Peacekeeper does 70 damage at the frame, but a hundred and forty injury on the head.	4,219
1 of 6 — Fans cheer the DC Current Ultimate Frisbee team during their game against the New York Rumble on June 23 at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Va. The fan base for this sport has grown in recent years, with the average attendance at professional games around 500 people. Fans cheer the DC Current Ultimate Frisbee team during their game against the New York Rumble on June 23 at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Va. The fan base for this sport has grown in recent years, with the average attendance at professional games around 500 people. 2 of 6 — Despite the heat, both teams played hard and kept the score of the game very close. The Current won 22-20 and will travel to Boston to play the Whitecaps on Saturday for the first game of the playoffs. Despite the heat, both teams played hard and kept the score of the game very close. The Current won 22-20 and will travel to Boston to play the Whitecaps on Saturday for the first game of the playoffs. 3 of 6 — Fans hold up signs with funny slogans and players' names in support of their favorite Ultimate Frisbee players. The stands were filled primarily with DC supporters, but fans for New York were present as well. Fans hold up signs with funny slogans and players' names in support of their favorite Ultimate Frisbee players. The stands were filled primarily with DC supporters, but fans for New York were present as well. 4 of 6 — Referees are a new addition to Major League Ultimate. While international play is 100 percent self-officiated, U.S.A. Ultimate does have "observers" who give a third-party perspective to a disputed play. Referees are a new addition to Major League Ultimate. While international play is 100 percent self-officiated, U.S.A. Ultimate does have "observers" who give a third-party perspective to a disputed play. 5 of 6 — As the game came to an end, fans got on their feet and applauded the final plays of Major League Ultimate's first regular season. As the game came to an end, fans got on their feet and applauded the final plays of Major League Ultimate's first regular season. 6 of 6 — Fans of all ages showed their support for Ultimate Frisbee, including 5-year-old Justin Yi. Justin's father, Peter, has been playing Ultimate Frisbee since he was in college. Fans of all ages showed their support for Ultimate Frisbee, including 5-year-old Justin Yi. Justin's father, Peter, has been playing Ultimate Frisbee since he was in college. You know that flying disc you threw around in college or use to play fetch with your dog? Well, now people are being paid to throw that same disc professionally. They aren't paid much, around $25 a game, but all of the expenses — travel, lodging, uniforms and insurance — are covered by Major League Ultimate. On Sunday, the eight-team league concluded its first 10-week season in the nation's capital. Roaring heat melded with roaring fans as players ran, dove and spun the disc through the air during the final regular season game between the New York Rumble and the Washington DC Current. The league, founded last year by seven members of the Ultimate Frisbee community, decided to build upon the league they left in 2012 and make the sport more spectator-friendly. That meant changing the rules a little by including referees, adding a time limit and changing "do-overs" into turnovers. Jeff Snader, president of the new professional league, suggested forming the group in August 2012 to friend and colleague Nic Darling. Darling, who is now the league's vice president, thought the first game wouldn't be played until 2015. But Snader, sensing a strong surge in the sport, wanted to get going more quickly. Nine months later, Major League Ultimate, the second professional Ultimate Frisbee league in the United States, played its first games. "We're doing something most people say is impossible," Snader says. "It's even, to some people's minds, crazier than lingerie football or something." Snader thinks Ultimate Frisbee is right on the brink of national stardom. On May 31, the International Olympic Committee officially recognized the World Flying Disc Federation, the international governing body of all flying disc sports, and Ultimate Frisbee as a sport. ESPN has also featured highlights on SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays and SportsNation multiple times over the past few weeks. "The reason I think Frisbee has a chance is because of how extreme it is," Snader says. "People hear Frisbee and think 'no way is that professional.' And then they see it and they're like, 'Wow. ... How have I been missing this?' " The average attendees at any of these games is around 500 people. That may not seem like much, but players such as Jeff Graham are used to playing in front of far fewer people at the club level. "From a player's standpoint, it's been amazing to play for over 500 people," says Graham, who plays for the Boston Whitecaps. "I would never have dreamed that would have been the case 10 years ago. It's been really cool for us, too." Chris Sherwood, general manager of the San Francisco Dogfish, agrees that attendance isn't as high as other sports. But even though there are a lot of empty seats in the 9,000-seat stadium his team uses, Sherwood said SF Parks, the company who owns the stadium, is amazed by how many people attend games. "Compared to what they're used to seeing when people use their facilities," Sherwood says, "they're amazed." Rob "Nob" Rauch, president of the World Flying Disc Federation, predicts the sport will only grow when it is presented in a TV format for spectators. And for Ultimate Frisbee, the different dynamic of the sport offers some interesting nuances. "If you look at the established sports like a football or a basketball, they've been refining the way they present the sport for decades," Rauch said. "Ultimate has that balance that you need to reach of what the camera finds interesting, which is more of the close-ups, versus an understanding of the play on the field." But with these rule changes, Major League Ultimate looks to help fans understand the game better and quicken the pace of the game. The rule changes also give the players the opportunity to concentrate on playing. "We wanted to free them up to do what they do best, which is play the sport," Darling says "and to give them the opportunity to do that without having to worry about making calls or arguing about calls or being accused of making bad calls." But Rauch, as well as U.S.A. Ultimate, the governing body of all club Ultimate Frisbee leagues in the U.S., did not warm up to the rule changes seen in Major League Ultimate. The sport was founded on the principle of "Spirit of the Game," which essentially means sportsmanship but more specifically talks about self-officiating. While international play is 100 percent self-officiated, U.S.A Ultimate does have observers that give a third-party perspective to a disputed play. After ESPN picked up coverage of U.S.A Ultimate this spring, the sports network put microphones on the observers so fans could hear the discussion of the play. Tom Crawford, CEO of U.S.A. Ultimate, doesn't agree with the idea that adding referees helps the sport. "We don't think it does make it easier for people to watch, and I think we're proving that now on ESPN," Crawford says. "That the observers keep the game moving actually adds entertainment value and also stays true to the sport." Whatever the case, the sport is growing at an enormous pace. Almost 5 million people participate in Ultimate Frisbee in the U.S. alone, more than lacrosse and hockey combined, according to a 2012 Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association report. Worldwide, there are more than 7 million participants in more than 80 countries, according to the World Flying Disc Federation. Darling sees this trend growing because of how simplistic and inexpensive Ultimate Frisbee is, and he hopes Major League Ultimate will help. "The greatest thing about the sport? Anyone can play," Darling says. "You can go out and play. All you need is a disc." Back at the last game fans stomped the bleachers when the Rumble scored, and screamed "DEFENSE! DEFENSE!" when the Current needed to stop the Rumble from scoring. Signs with funny slogans and players' names waved in the wind. Aaron Roberts, the game's announcer, kept the crowd in the game by calling out the time, fouls, players and scores, while also starting cheers. "Let them know we are here for them!" Roberts yelled to the crowd, which erupted into even more cheers as the final minutes waned. And as the final seconds ticked away, around 625 fans got on their feet and applauded the final plays of Major League Ultimate's first regular season. HPR's Island Insider delivers top local news stories to your inbox every Friday. Island Insider (weekly news roundup) HPR Station Updates Station Updates (every other week) A man has been charged with murdering Migos rapper Takeoff Twitter's former safety chief warns Musk is moving fast and "breaking things" With one dose, new drug may cure sleeping sickness. Could it also wipe it out? 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This website requires javascript to properly function. Consider activating javascript to get access to all site functionality. Trick-or-treating in Covid Times by jefftkjefftk1 min read31st Oct 20207 comments Covid-19 Somerville has asked its residents not to trick-or-treat: Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Health announced Halloween guidance and related updates today. They strongly urge all community members to forgo trick-or-treating in favor of lower-risk activities as defined by the Centers for Disease Control such as at-home activities and holiday crafts. They link to MA and CDC guidelines. I have generally supported Somerville's cautious approach, closing more quickly and opening more slowly than surrounding towns, keeping schools remote until we can make sure we have sufficient ventilation, organizing outdoor enrichment activities for students, etc. But I don't understand how any town that allows indoor dining can categorize trick-or-treating as impermissibly high risk? At this stage in the pandemic, we know that transmission primarily happens through shared air, and outdoor activities are far safer than indoor ones. Especially indoor ones where people are, as in restaurants, generally unmasked and talking. Traditional trick-or-treating, where everyone rings the same doorbells, frequents centralized trick-or-treating corridors, gets quite close to each other, and reaches into the same bowls of candy, I agree is risky. The core experience of trick-or-treating, however, is walking around outside in costumes, going to neighbors' houses, and collecting candy. This can be done with very low risk: Houses that want to participate should plan socially distanced distribution. Participation is even more optional than usual. Trick-or-treat within walking distance of your house. Don't go anywhere where you won't be able to social distance. Set expectations with your kids about this being more of a search than usual, and clarify there will be less candy. Only acquire candy if you're able to do it while keeping distance. Wait to eat until you're home. Our fall and winter holidays and traditions are full of gathering indoors with food and song. Trick-or-treating is a rare exception, and we should make the most of it. I'm planning to take the kids out tomorrow night, and I think if we're thoughtful about what we need to do differently it won't be any more risky than our usual evening walks around the neighborhood. 7 comments, sorted by Click to highlight new comments since: Today at 3:18 AM Our trick-or-treat night was last night (the 30th, and yes that's stupid, I know). We set up a slide for treats and wore (covid) masks. Nearly all the kids were properly masked, and the adults who weren't tended to stay well off the sidewalks. We were fully prepared for about 40 kids with little paper boxes containing a chocolate, a fruity candy, a sticker, and a toy. Based on previous years, we figured that would be ample supply, but it was gone in <45 minutes and we were sending loose candy down the chute for the rest of the evening. With parties being too risky this year, it seems like our community came out to trick-or-treat like never before in self defense. We probably saw north of a hundred kids! We also took our 4yo around the neighborhood. We made it clear that we were looking for socially distant treats, and we found plenty (though we had the only candy slide on the block; most people set up tables and spread out treats)! I haven't seen the kid so excited very often this year; he was literally wiggling with glee. But I don't understand how any town that allows indoor dining can categorize trick-or-treating as impermissibly high risk? I think it's about risk versus reward, rather than risk per se. If you allow indoor dining, the restaurant owners make money and won't fail or need bailouts (as often). Trick or treating doesn't offer as much benefit economically. (Not endorsing this reasoning, just trying to empathize). I think you made a good effort at intellectual charity! I agree all around. We're putting a table in front of our house and spreading out a bunch of little bags of candy on it, then off to trick-or-treat!	4,446
As the year comes to a close, it’s important to reflect on my team’s accomplishments this year as well as the incredible support from patients, customers and family, and our amazingly dedicated staff. We grew significantly in many ways this year as we continued to add new staff members, patients and customers for the store and website. While many changes were internal ones that simply made our website better and more intuitive, there were also significant changes that were implemented to make your experiences at LovelySkin.com better. Top Five Most Buzzed About Accomplishments of the Year: 1. Expanded customer service! You are the reason we come in every day and love our jobs so much. We expanded our customer service department from 6 to 12 employees to allow for more hours and better service for you, including quicker live chats, phone calls and email responses. 2. New website enhancements! Now you can easily access LovelySkin on mobile and tablet, search for your favorite products in the expanded search bar and even find the perfect shade for yourself with our popular makeup ‘shade selector’. 3. Video! We expanded our offerings greatly over the year, adding many fantastic tutorials by our terrific staff members (here’s a sample of some of our favorites). 4. Introducing LovelySkin Luxe! We spent 18 months producing five products from scratch, researched in-house and developed to my standards. While most brands are rushed to the market to bring in orders, we took the time to create a product that is truly unique and offers the best dermatological benefit. We’re so pleased with your feedback – thank you! 5. Lastly, your continued support! I am ever grateful for continuing to be a Google Trusted Store and BizRate Platinum Circle of Excellence award winner, recognitions shared with very few etail stores. Thank you for your continued trust and support! There were also many noteworthy happenings during the year. I was honored to speak at the Internet Retailer Conference this past summer. While I have spoken at and run many dermatology conferences during my career, I never thought I would have the opportunity to speak on this ‘chapter’ of my life. It was fun to be able to share my methods of taking a ‘medical’ approach to selling on the internet and how I use the lessons from my medical training every day in the management of LovelySkin. LovelySkin was once again able to lower the price for international shipments from $30 to $25 and $20 to $15 to Canada (with minimum order prices of $100). The result is a significant increase in our reach around the world. With over 200,000 Facebook fans and hundreds of thousands of other users of LovelySkin, our reach around the world (and more ‘pen-pals’ for us!) and involvement in the industry continues to grow. We continue to remain a family organization even as we grow and that is really important to us. We have fun at work, and our team enjoys what they do, every day of the year. Without that, we wouldn’t continue to have our high level of customer satisfaction, and we don’t intend to change that any time in the future! As I stated last year, we never want to be a ‘corporate’ website – instead, we relish our personal involvement with our users as a family-owned business. We have had many offers to sell to larger companies, but we continue to enjoy being your source for skin care and don’t see any reason to become part of a larger, stock market-based company. Our Omaha-based, Midwestern values-oriented customer service is a distinction we hope never goes out of style. One other value that we have is that of helping others, something that our entire team did this year when we worked to help out at a local charity shelter and many other places. Please see the video here that details the work our folks did. The invention that my son Daniel and I introduced four years ago, FixMySkin Healing Balm with 1% Hydrocortisone, continues to be very popular! It is now sold in over 175 dermatology offices across the world, 300 Walmart locations and, of course, on LovelySkin.com. Additionally, it continues to get great reviews and offers a low-cost method of improving skin conditions such as eczema, dry lips and cracked fingers in a simple delivery system. It makes us so very happy to know that we are helping people who may not have ready access to a dermatologist for their skincare needs. The medical side of the business has continued to grow, while we have added several new procedures this year. Additionally, we recently completed two trials on topical botulinum toxins for sweating, several new product trials on hand creams, and neck creams, and a ground-breaking trial on a new biologic medication for psoriasis. The innovation that continues in our field is truly incredible. I am fortunate to be in a specialty, dermatology, that is filled with remarkable individuals who help to advance science, while making products and procedures safer and more effective. This was the seventh year for our Cosmetic Surgery Forum conference in Las Vegas which I founded to train young and established dermatologists on new techniques in dermatology and cosmetic surgery. Over 375 attendees were present this year, and I personally sponsored 75 residents (now a total of 575 since inception) in dermatology, ophthalmology and plastic surgery so they could learn and be a credit to the profession I love and respect. The LovelySkin retail store has continued to be successful in its fifth full year, and was once again voted the Best Beauty Supply Store in Omaha this year. Competing against powerful and well-known brands was a huge challenge, but we succeeded! Additionally, our website, LovelySkin.com, was voted one of the top three websites in Omaha, which was rewarding for our entire staff! Our spas, LovelySkin Spa in the clinic and LovelySkin Spa Express in the retail store, were honored as one of the top three spas in Omaha – for the third year in a row! Both spas are seeing large increases in services performed and customer satisfaction, which is a source of pride for all of us. We finished a complete remodel of the spa and clinic this year, which was a trying, but ultimately happy experience. I was fortunate and honored to be voted Doctors’ Choice for Dermatology in Omaha for the second time this year as well as receiving Best Dermatologist and Best Cosmetic Surgeon awards for Omaha this year. Thank you to all of you who voted. On a personal note, my son, Daniel, started medical school in August and is working incredibly hard at it and doing well. He loves it and the lessons he is learning are invaluable. Nancy, my wife, is continuing to work very hard behind the scenes in the practice and website and brings so much wisdom to me. Our daughter, Claire, finished a computer coding course in San Francisco and is enjoying her new profession while she hunts for a job. Our sweet pug dog, Emmy, made an incredible video appearance on the website in our Halloween video in a scary role! At 13 and a half years, she is one of our senior staffers and clearly the most loved member of the LovelySkin family. My parents, June and Bernie, continue to be a source of strength and my inspiration for how to live a good life. They have been married for over 63 years and still help out in so many ways, including proofreading and other sundry tasks. They are a blessing to all of us. I wish you and your families success and happiness in the year to come. My staff and I deeply appreciate your loyalty over the years and hope to always live up to your expectations by providing you with the best patient care and customer service. Thank you for an amazing year. Board-certified Dermatologist and Cosmetic Surgeon Chief Editor, Cosmetic Surgery, Practical Dermatology Magazine Posted Thursday, December 31st, 2015 at 8:33 pm You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Name (required) Email (not shown, but required) 5 × = ten Michael Lofgren: You left out a very good part of the conversation between Warren and Charlie regardin...	8,259
Deductive reasoning tests are a form of aptitude assessment. You have to think logically and methodically against the clock to deduce the logically correct conclusion from the given premises. Usually the best way to approach deductive reasoning tests is to spot a certain and unwavering variable. What are the methods of deductive reasoning? Deductive reasoning works from the more general to the more specific. Sometimes this is informally called a “top-down” approach. We might begin with thinking up a theory about our topic of interest. We then narrow that down into more specific hypotheses that we can test. What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning? While deductive reasoning begins with a premise that is proven through observations, inductive reasoning extracts a likely (but not certain) premise from specific and limited observations. What is deductive reasoning in math? “Deductive reasoning” refers to the process of concluding that something must be true because it is a special case of a general principle that is known to be true. Deductive reasoning is logically valid and it is the fundamental method in which mathematical facts are shown to be true. What is SHL deductive reasoning test? The SHL Deductive Reasoning test is a pre-employment assessment that measures logical thinking skills. Included are questions such as identifying the strengths and weaknesses of arguments, analyzing scenarios, and drawing conclusions from data. Is deductive quantitative or qualitative? Inductive approaches are generally associated with qualitative research, whilst deductive approaches are more commonly associated with quantitative research. What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning? The main difference between inductive and deductive reasoning is that inductive reasoning aims at developing a theory while deductive reasoning aims at testing an existing theory. Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to broad generalizations, and deductive reasoning the other way around. How does Sherlock Holmes use deductive reasoning? Sherlock Holmes never uses deductive reasoning to assist him in solving a crime. Instead, he uses inductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning starts with a hypothesis that examines facts and then reaches a logical conclusion. In math terms, think of it this way: A=B, B=C, therefore A=C. What is wrong with deductive reasoning? A common error in deductive reasoning is affirming the consequent: asserting a conditional and its consequent (the ‘then’ clause) and concluding that the antecedent must be true. One of the most important cognitive biases that occurs both in inductive and deductive reasoning is “confirmation bias”. How to prepare for your deductive reasoning test? Draw conclusions How do I develop deductive reasoning? – Deductive reasoning is often represented as the general (X) and the specific (Y). – First: You will note that every X (general) has the characteristic Y (specific). – For example, you may start with the general idea: Every rose has thorns. – From this deductive argument, you can do further experiments to find cases where your argument may not be true. How can one improve deductive reasoning skills? Be curious. Curiosity helps you gather information,which is what you use to create premises on which you can form deductions. Increase your knowledge. Break problems into smaller pieces. What is the advantage from using deductive reasoning? – Time in the classroom is spent only on the language principle. – Most material can be easily taught this way. – It encourages faster learning of material.	3,776
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Many people have fallen victim to this murderous virus. So, my family and I wanted to take a moment today to honor those of you who have lost a loved one because of Covid. If you have a family member who is currently suffering from the complications of this virus, we honor you as well. Our prayers are with all of you - parents, spouses, children, siblings, other family members, and friends - who have that void in your heart that will never be filled. I hope the following Bible verse from Matthew 5:4 will encourage you: "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted." This past week, we buried my brother after he suffered for over a month - more than 30 days - with Covid and other complications following the onset and hospitalization. This would perhaps make more sense if this had happened earlier in the pandemic when little was known about this killer virus. However, more than two years into this, we know better than to go into public places when we have this sickness that has the ability to end someone's life even if we, ourselves, aren't feeling ill. Yet, someone who had Covid walked into my brother's place of employment and infected everyone there. Now, my brother is dead because of this. Remember, all it takes is one selfish, inconsiderate moment for someone to become a suffering victim. Or you can think of it this way: you can save a life if you stay home while you're contagious. Speaking for all the families of the dead and suffering victims, we're begging you to please stay home until you're no longer contagious. We know this won't bring back or heal our loved ones. But that's the only way to stop this virus from murdering more innocent people. This morning, I want to paint a picture of human suffering for you so maybe you'll strongly consider not leaving your house if you have tested positive for Covid. First of all, if you aren't aware, the victims who die from their complications suffer horribly. In my brother's case, as I'm sure in most other cases as well, he was smothering nearly the entire time. He was hospitalized with pneumonia caused by Covid. Shortly after being hospitalized, one of his lungs collapsed. His oxygen level then dropped to 50%, so he had to have 100% oxygen pumped into his lungs. The oxygen was escaping his lungs inside his body, so breathing was still difficult. The doctors would allow him to have anything he wanted to eat. But he was unable to eat because he couldn't breathe without the oxygen mask. So, he had to have a feeding tube inserted. Of course, MRSA came on soon after. For several days, he ran a fever of 102. He slowly drifted into semiconsciousness. Eventually, the doctors put him into a medically-induced coma to relieve some of his suffering, which we can only pray allowed him to rest more easily. His temperature finally came down to normal. From time to time, the fever would spike again, but the temperature would again return to normal. They reduced his oxygen to try to wean him off of it. This all sounded like good news, so we were hopeful. After a while, they had to stop giving him the paralytic medicine (that induced the coma) so he wouldn't suffer from permanent nerve damage. They called my sister-in-law and told her he would be able to hear her now that they had taken him off of the medication, so she could video chat with him again. She said his muscles would twitch in his neck and she could see his eyes moving under his eyelids when she would talk to him. His color even improved. More hope. However, after a few, brief days of hope, he never regained consciousness. So, my mother called to tell me my brother was dying. Before my husband, son, and I could get to my parent's house, Mom received the phone call that he had died. My sister-in-law was with him to wipe the last two tears from his eyes as he quietly passed away. This is not the story of just one person. This is the story of all the thousands and thousands and thousands who have perished because of careless and thoughtless actions of those who didn't want to quarantine, who thought they wouldn't infect others because they, themselves, had mild or no symptoms, or who were bored staying at home for so long. There's no reason for people to continue dying from this virus. You can have food and groceries delivered. Take a walk in your own yard safely distanced from neighbors. Just stay home until you are no longer infectious. All family members of these suffering victims are left only with their deep thoughts and questions. Was my loved one hungry? Was my loved one aware that they were dying? Did my loved one want to say something? Was that why he or she was shedding those tears? Did they want to say one last "I love you"? Or were those tears of joy as they crossed over to eternity and were being welcomed by our Savior Jesus Christ and loved ones who had passed away before them? We won't know the answers to our questions until we reunite with our loved ones in the afterlife. But we can protect others from these painful and nagging questions if we protect their loved ones by staying home when we're sick. I know we all have to die sometime. And there will still be pain when that happens. But let's let people keep their loved ones longer by not spreading this deadly virus anymore. We can end the sorrow, pain, and suffering associated with this. We can. So, let's start today. If you agree with this post, please share it with others. May God bless you and keep you safe. Other Apps Other Apps Comments Thank you for taking time to leave a comment. Your comment will be published after it has been moderated. All SPAM is deleted by Blogger. Patricia February 21, 2022 Today’s topic, free typing lessons, is part of the #smlworkfromhome series. As I mentioned in my book, Transcribe Like a Pro: Making Money from Home , typing is obviously one of the most important skills you will need to succeed as a transcriptionist . Of course, the process is easier when you know the correct way to type. You definitely can’t finger peck your way to success when you transcribe, because most clients want a fairly quick turnaround once a transcribing job is assigned. So, I am listing 4 free typing sites below that will show you the correct finger positioning as well as which finger is to be used for each letter, number, and symbol on a keyboard. Image courtesy of Tirza van Dijk via Unsplash Free typing lessons: TypingClub.com Free typing lessons from TypingClub.com has a sign-in portal so you can keep track of your progress. Although signing in isn’t required, I think that creating a sign-in will make it easier for you to keep up with your progress. Typing Club tea Other Apps Read more Patricia January 31, 2022 Below is the free download 7 Freelance Websites: Remote and On-site Work, a $14.99 value, which I have made available in PDF format. Download the free e-book beneath the image. Then, continue reading below. 7 Freelance Websites I’m thrilled to be able to provide all of this information to you. Inside, this download, 7 Freelance Websites: Remote and On-site Work , you’ll receive information about these 7 freelance websites I have either been a part of or have researched for your consideration. I’ve also included some bonus material you may find helpful – such as other links for you to find out even more information about these sites. This will help you make a more informed decision about which site(s) to earn money from for your particular skill set. I’ve also included a few more sites for you to check out! There’s more information too including Bible verses and/or positive quotes at the end of each chapter that I think will help motivate you. If you find any errors or have any questi Other Apps Read more Patricia September 26, 2022 I have added some elderly tips to my Senior Care Memoirs website. We all have a senior in our family, such as a parent or grandparent. Or we see elderly people while we're shopping. They deserve to feel respected and independent. So, I have added these new tips as some helpful advice. Watch for posts to be added to the Senior Care Memoirs site more frequently as new stages evolve in my senior family members' lives. I hope you enjoy these tips and other upcoming posts. Together, we can figure this out. We're going to fill our blank canvas with helpful information. 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A long credit history has a positive impact when you rebuild credit. Having a large number of accounts in good standing with zero balances is a plus, not a negative to rebuild credit. Your credit score is calculated by a number of factors such as payment history, amount of time you have had credit, the amount you owe and much more. Here are some tips for you on how to rebuild credit: Do not open multiple new accounts just to show a credit history. Late payments count against you. Don’t miss payments on bills or loans. Don’t overdraw your bank account. You can damage your credit record and will be charged fees. You are responsible for your financial accounts. Don’t let other people use your bank account, credit card, debit card or ATM card.	749
Increased demand for a “western” education around the world has reshaped whom these institutions serve. After losing two jobs in the Denver area due to budget cuts, the school librarian Jennifer Alevy found a new direction for her education career in 2011: an international school in Kathmandu, Nepal.The origins of today’s international schools can be traced to 1924, but they’ve grown exponentially in the past 20 years. Originally created to ensure that expatriates and diplomats could get a “western” education for their children while working in far-flung countries, international schools have found a new purpose: educating the children of wealthy locals so those kids can compete for spots in western colleges—and, eventually, positions at multinational companies.This dramatic change means increased opportunities for American teachers abroad—and, potentially, increased competition in the U.S. from a new demographic of English-fluent and cosmopolitan young people from all over the world. Today, Alevy is the coordinator of library services at the American International School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which caters to Vietnamese students. The school, which was founded in 2006, has devoted resources to its library that Alevy rarely saw back in the states. “I feel fortunate that the school I work in has seen the value in the library and librarians,” she said. “I am really excited for the opportunity to work with three other librarians. I have not had that chance in a long time.” Across the world, teachers educated in America, Great Britain, Australia, and other English-speaking countries are being imported in droves to teach the kids of wealthy or even middle-class families of emerging nations in Asia, the Middle East, and other developing regions.“The majority of the world wants a grounding in English,” said Bruce McWilliams, the executive vice president of International School Services, a New Jersey-based company that recruits teachers for international jobs.The growth of international schools is staggering. Twenty years ago, there were only about 1,000 English-language international schools worldwide, according to the U.K.-based ISC Research. Most of the students in these schools were the kids of expat families working abroad—diplomats, journalists, NGO staff, technicians, and mid-level corporate types. Today, there are more than 8,000 international schools, serving 4.5 million students with 420,000 teachers. And 80 percent of students are actually from the school’s host country. And, according to ISC, demand is rising—in the next 10 years, experts expect the number of international schools to double to more than 16,000 schools and 8.75 million students worldwide. “I wanted my kids to be Chinese, to know who they are, but to learn with a global perspective.” Mitsuko Sakakibara of Japan is a typical parent. Her son Leon, 8, attends the Hokkaido International School in Niseko. “I would like my son to have an international environment education to build his mind as a global citizen from a young age,” she said, explaining she didn’t think he would get that in a Japanese school. “English would be the basic tool to communicate smoothly … and also help to have more choice to decide where to study or work.” The United Arab Emirates and China now have the most international schools—about 550 English-speaking schools in each, according to ISC—but places as India, Vietnam, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia are also seeing huge increases. More than 20 cities in the world have at least 50 English-speaking international schools each, such as Dubai (which has more than 250) and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates; Beijing; Shanghai; Bangkok; Tokyo; Singapore; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Madrid.The average annual tuition for these schools varies by country—in Bangladesh, it’s $5,200; in Singapore, it’s $18,500. In places like China or India, the tuition is often higher than what the average family in that country earns in a year, making the schools available only to the wealthy.Recognizing this changing demographic, schools are finding new ways to meet growing demand—and get around rules in some countries that limit the schools local students can attend. Take the Elite K-12 Education Group, which began in Ningbo—located on the coast near Shanghai—and is expanding to Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, and other big Chinese cities. The school, which models itself after the British education system, offers an international bilingual program for Chinese nationals. Its local ownership allows local students to attend despite government rules which restrict Chinese nationals from attending internationally owned schools. Read the rest of the article: Tags: education, international schools	5,042
The specialists who work through are licensed and credentialed therapists who were accredited by their state’s board to provide therapy Nevertheless, while the service might have similar benefits, it’s not capable of substituting for traditional in person treatment in every case. Please note that your supplier will not be able to make any main medical diagnosis, to fulfill any court order or prescribe medication. what going to a therapist is really like subtitle or subtext why you ought to go to a therapist now of course there is are some barriers to entry perhaps you have to pay for a therapist or possibly you have to go on a long waiting list to go to a therapist but i suppose i’ll discuss treatment in a number of ways one-on-one therapy and group treatment. that number is 2 i have actually just counted it see this little bunny person whose ears has actually made her fingers and deals with made of hand that’s how i work it out one two private treatment group treatment great deals of group treatment free of charge we do not have that economic barrier most of treatment i have actually been lucky enough to have especially as an adult because i’ve been making money although in the early part of my life i was getting some totally free therapy where uh it is spent for however what i inform you is this many of us do not deal with the deep inspirations and worries that are privately governing our lives i love saying when speaking about the 12-step program that i usage to which i have actually been given and taught to aid with my own mental health flaws and failings that you don’t make a choice between having a program and not having a program you choose in between a conscious program and an unconscious program if you do not have a mindful program you will absolutely have an unconscious program your decisions and actions will be undoubtedly influenced by the programming conditioning that you received throughout your life as a result of injury education familial circumstances and if you are unaware if you are not taken part in a journey of understanding and discovery then these will be the dominant forces in the actions that you take even something as basic as the kind of partners that you select how you act in a relationship your capability to remain in a relationship be faithful your mindset towards self-care grooming nutrition all of this is a type of programs now my belief is that your programs can be fixed and changed we are to a degree naturally a project product of biology however likewise of our cultural conditioning the cultural conditioning part we can purchase and the biology aspect we can somewhat benefit from in a relationship with a therapist i’ll speak about a few of the therapists i have actually had I signed up. 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Posted on Author 6 ways to handle attachment anxiety ……How Much Do Betterhelp Sessions Cost… establishing healthy relationships with people is important for your total wellness from birth we establish connections to others through a design of attachment as we go through various phases in life the relationships developed through the accessory style we’ve developed contribute in how we pick to live and the people we connect with regrettably when stress and anxiety remains in the picture it may cause unhealthy behaviors such as controlling displaying psychological outbursts and continuously seeking approval from others such modifications can be an indication of attachment anxiety many people can connect to the signs however might struggle to manage the anxiety affects you and the assistance offered to you handle it healthy relationships with people you care about will strengthen guidance from a licensed counselor through online therapy choices such as may introduce you to new and useful resources to improve yourself while challenging your emotional obstacles\|} much of us have knowledgeable seasons of life when we feel like we just do not want to do anything at all we feel tired all the time even if we get eight hours of sleep in the evening we don’t want to get out of bed to face the day’s obstacles and we do not want to deal with our daily duties there are many coping mechanisms to increase motivation for instance you could try a brand-new pastime set a timer or discover an accountability partner while in some cases a lack of inspiration is just a phase that will pass in due time you might be stressed that it is because of something larger like depression feeling uninspired is typical and everybody battles with this from time to time but if you discover this season of no inspiration is lasting for longer than typical and you can’t overcome it alone it may be time to look for if you think you might be experiencing a season of depression there is assistance offered for you understand that you are worthy of to live a happy and fulfilled life our online counselors at you overcome your lack of inspiration and your sensations of depression [Music] if you are experiencing depression you will likely likewise experience other signs these signs can vary from person to person but they often consist of sensations like unhappiness irritation and perhaps even thoughts of self-harm if you are thinking about self-harm please right away call the . everyone get a large hug and welcome to the fearlessly fam so i am working towards becoming a certified frame of mind life coach and i am a personal advancement youtuber and in the last six months i have been on a mission to discover the ideal suitable for online therapy for me for three months i was with talkspace and then for three months i was with and i have compared the two and decided which online therapy platform is right for me and through discovering both platforms and learning more about myself through therapy in an online experience i have likewise developed some concerns i believe will you in identifying whether therapy online is right for you so let’s talk specifically today about the cons and pros i have experienced with Asked about Have Betterhelp Does customers many how sessions through online therapy you can recover your motivation to do the things you love causing a more satisfying life start today at . 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Florida Man Charged with Hate Crimes Following Use of Vehicle in Racially-Motivated Attack Against a Black Man Driving with His Family \| JewishMiami.info ב"ה Saturday, December 3, 2022 - 9 Kislev, 5783 Advertise Advertise Posted to Florida News on April 29, 2022 Florida Man Charged with Hate Crimes Following Use of Vehicle in Racially-Motivated Attack Against a Black Man Driving with His Family Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg for the Middle District of Florida announced today that a federal grand jury in Tampa, Florida, returned a two-count indictment charging Jordan Patrick Leahy, 29, with committing hate crimes for his racially-motivated attack on a Black man who was driving along a public road in Seminole, Florida. The indictment alleges that on Aug. 8, 2021, Leahy willfully intimidated and interfered with J.T., and attempted to injure, intimidate and interfere with J.T. through the use of a dangerous weapon (Leahy’s vehicle), because of J.T.’s race and color, and because J.T. was traveling on a public road in Seminole, Florida. According to the indictment, J.T.’s girlfriend and daughter were also in the car with J.T. when Leahy allegedly committed the attack. If convicted, Leahy faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. An indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The case was investigated by the FBI, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carlton Gammons for the Middle District of Florida and Trial Attorneys David Reese and Laura-Kate Bernstein of the Civil Rights Division are prosecuting the case.	1,838
In the annals of Viennese light music, there are, quite understandably giants of the various forms, not least the Waltz King himself Johann Strauss II. One dedicated member of the Waltz King’s father’s orchestra was Philipp Fahrbach Sr., who would go on to become bandleader of the Vienna Hoch-und Deutschmeister Regiment. Later, when the regiment moved on and Johann Strauss Jr. established his own orchestra, Fahrbach Sr quickly found himself eclipsed as a musician as well as a composer. Political forces were also at work, with Strauss II appealing in some respects to a youth market and he had also sided with the students during the 1848 revolution, giving the younger composer a bit of firebrand reputation. Fahrbach Sr. received a royal appointment, which, whilst making him quite comfortably off, still left him in the shadow of Strauss II’s appeal. Philipp Fahrbach Sr.’s son (named after his father) was also a prolific composer, although his work never made quite the impression on the music world that his father’s did. This disc goes some way to redressing this imbalance, with the vast majority of material on the disc being by Fahrbach Jr., with only three works by the father. Thankfully it reveals Fahrbach Jr. as a very able composer, capable both with melodic invention and with inventive use of orchestration. There is no mistaking the works here for anything other than Viennese pieces, but I see no reason for them not to occupy programmes alongside members of the Strauss family, Lehar, or other popular writers of operettas and dance music. The opening number on this disc sets a delightfully lighthearted tone, with a jolly Galopp, Storchschnäbel, depicting storks billing and pecking for food (complete with strange bird calls!). The popularity of this work was undeniable at the time, with editions being prepared for military bands, piano solo, chamber ensembles and salon orchestras almost immediately. Much of the rest of the disc follows suit in a lighthearted manner, though there is much variety on display both in the musical material and, sadly, in quality. It ranges from the frankly insipid and uninspired, such as the Souvenir a Madrid Waltz-Mazurka and Columbus March, to the infinitely listenable and downright beautiful Traum der Liebe waltz. Thankfully, the listenable and fun titles far outnumber the less inspired ones, but it does rather mean that the disc suffers a slight slump part way through. The slump itself would be more noticeable, were it not for the finesse of the performances from the Nürnberger Symphoniker under Christian Simonis. This is the fifth release that Simonis has produced for the CPO label and he is clearly very much at home in this lighter Viennese repertoire, particularly by lesser known composers, such as the Fahrbachs, Millocker, Gung’l and Bilse. It is efforts like this that will hopefully reveal to new listeners that there is far more to music of this period than just a few household names. Added to this, we have performances featuring all the wit, humour and heart that the music demands. Perhaps it is a small thing to note, but I was especially struck here that the string and woodwind combinations were particularly nicely balanced, with neither part gaining the upper hand over the other, which to me is a key timbral feature of light Viennese music. The final couple of pieces are by Fahrbach Sr., both guaranteed to raise a smile. First s’ Schwarzblàtl aus’n Weanerwàld waltz in ländler style boasting an augmented orchestra with bird calls rhythmically interspersing the memorable melody, while Talmi, a fast polka, complete with ecstatic shouts from the players as well. Much of the music has a slight martial edge, which is understandable, given the background of the composers, but more often has the unmistakable party atmosphere of late 19th century Vienna. Functional music though it may be, it remains a thoroughly entertaining disc. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Δ © Light Music Society 2021. All rights reserved. Registered Charity Number: 1158472Powered by Conference Pro by Showthemes	4,219
[d] If the pupil does not hold a valid Driving Licence or Learner's Permit. The Driving Lesson cannot be carried out and the Pupil will be liable for the full cost of the cancelled Driving Lesson. [e] You must always carry your Permit with you during your Driving Lessons. [f] It is the pupil’s responsibility to wear their spectacles or contact lenses if they are required [g] Endorsements or restrictions on your licence preventing you from driving at the appointment time will result in the loss of the lesson and any fees paid. [h] Your instructor reserves the right to cancel your lessons where the ADI feels that safety may be compromised due to the student's lack of understanding of spoken or written English. The Pupil will be liable for the full cost of the cancelled Driving Lesson. [i] Your instructor also reserves the right to cancel your lessons where the ADI feels that safety may be compromised. Due to adverse weather conditions. In this case, a new appointment will be arranged as a replacement lesson at the earliest possible time to suit both the customer and instructor. [j] Your ADI will determine the lessons according to your ability. Your ADI will ensure that the lessons meet your specific learning needs and amend accordingly as your driving ability improves. [k] Your ADI may have to reschedule your driving lesson to facilitate a last-minute rescheduled RSA Driving Test in extreme cases. We change driving lesson appointments, when possible when requested by Students. But we cannot change any RSA Driving Test Appointment dates and times. We Will try to facilitate any requests for Last Minute / Cancellation RSA Driving Tests where possible. "Full spoken and written English are essential for Driving Lessons to be Safely carried out by your ADI". 1. Declaration Policy: I declare that I have read and understood these Terms & Conditions and That I understand and accept these Terms & Conditions. 2. 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The instructor will only ever use these devices if the Instructor Feels it is safe to do so. 16. Dash Camera / CCTV Policy: Students should be aware that there are recording devices in all " ACE Driving School Cork" vehicles. These Cameras record both the inside and the outside of the vehicle during the Driving Lesson. The purpose of the CCTV system in vehicles is to create a safe environment for Instructors and Students alike. To Provide evidence to substantiate or rebut any allegations made, and for the improvement of performance and quality of service. 17. Complaints Policy: ACE Driving School Group would like you to be delighted with your driving lessons. If you are not satisfied, then any complaints should be made the first instance to your instructor. If a suitable solution is not reached, then the complaint should be put in writing to the ACE Driving School Group via the contact us form. ACE Driving School Group is open from 9 am – 9 pm Monday to Friday and 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and on Sunday by appointment only. Other times are available by appointment with your ADI. All complaints should be made within 30 Days of the Lesson Taking Place as dashcam recordings are kept for a 30-Day period. We do not keep recordings beyond 30 Days unless specifically requested to do so We specialize in giving our students the very best training available. We currently offer Driving Lessons between the following hours. Monday to Friday Inquiries for Driving lessons outside of these hours can only be made directly with your appointed Driving Instructor.	10,487
The traits of a profitable nation have been outlined by a clearly outlined geographical boundary, comparable or identical shared spiritual, cultural, and ethnic values, and a robust nationwide and political id to help governance. The essay traces the distinctive traits of Hong Kong that existed beneath British colonial rule for over a century and a half with an apolitical character. We will write a customized Coursework on Political Identity and Governance: Hong Kong particularly for you for less than $16.05 $11/web page 807 licensed writers on-line This has resulted in some residents growing a Hongkongese id, some having Chinese id, and but others who had a extra cosmopolitan view. Experts argue that none of those identities have been tangible and labored properly till the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. Thereon, the Chinese authority has striven to construct a political id amenable to the Chinese mannequin. The constructing of a political id isn’t pure and it requires the shapers to have three constituents specifically, a perception that political leaders will result in financial prosperity, bodily and psychological safety, and inculcation of a way of belongingness. Building the contents of such a political id requires training of the plenty which the authorities have striven to impart by instructing civic citizenship with an emphasis on reaffirming Chinese roots sans any actual political evaluation or teachings. This effort to reconcile a capitalist Hong Kong to a Chinese socialist mannequin has resulted in creating apprehension within the minds of those that maintain their Hong Kong id pricey and has, in flip, resulted in a deformed citizenry which is more likely to have an effect on ready governance that requires a sound political id as a framework. Ever for the reason that world acceptance of the Westphalian mannequin of the nation-state, the traits of a profitable nation have been outlined by a clearly outlined geographical boundary, comparable or identical shared spiritual, cultural, and ethnic values, and a robust nationwide and political id to help governance. It is feasible to control a area and a gaggle of individuals by drive and coercion, however such governance can by no means final. Thus it turns into incumbent to develop a sure sense of ‘belongingness’ to facilitate nation-building and governance. Hong Kong is a typical instance of a metropolis that had city-state governance all through the colonial interval with distinctly apolitical overtones until its hand over as a particular autonomous area beneath China. Throughout its century and half of the existence beneath British rule, Hong Kong has had a particular id that was termed as Hongkongese that was subscribed to by roughly greater than half of its inhabitants in addition to a big quantity who recognized themselves as Chinese with connections to the mainland. A small minority believed that they didn’t subscribe to both class. This feeling of particular id nonetheless has been deemed as extra amorphous and ambiguous as not one of the teams recognized with both constituency besides as an thought and a desire for Asian values of filial tasks and precepts of Confucianism. The attachment to Hong Kong was within the view of many students, purely on a materialistic aircraft with out the ideological underpinnings. Since the early sixties, whereas nonetheless beneath British rule, the id disaster in Hong Kong manifested within the riots of 1967 which led the authorities to take steps in youth and group constructing. The efforts have been geared toward constructing a depoliticized citizenship. The technique of inculcating civic duty commenced in 1981 and continued via 2002 with out actually addressing the important thing challenge of constructing political id. Get your 100% authentic paper on any subject performed in as little as 3 hours The Chinese authorities now imagine that the age-old indifferent, apolitical perspective of the Hong Kong residents that served admirably beneath the British may not work beneath the “One Country Two Systems’ formulation for administering Hong Kong and {that a} concerted effort by the Chinese authorities to assemble a political id was essential for ready governance. Constructing a political id entails making a political group as additionally ideas of citizenship that serve to bind the individuals. These usually are not pure occasions and constructing political identities and communities requires precise political leaders, potential leaders, and tangible methods that might be ‘sold’ to the individuals. These methods contain making individuals imagine within the skill of the political leaders and political events to ship financial prosperity to the individuals. The content material of such a assemble requires that the target market believes that political management can improve their bodily and psychological safety and that political energy was one of the simplest ways ahead in making certain this safety. The third essential constituent in developing a political id is linked to a ‘Constitutive’ technique that makes individuals imagine of their ‘oneness’ and belongingness to the system and the nation. In Hong Kong, constructing the sense of belongingness runs into a number of issues as some inhabitants are Hong Kong residents, some are Chinese residents and a few maintain on to their Hongkongese id, others to their Chinese id, and but others that maintain that they’ve each. Thus the requirement of remodeling these diverse viewpoints or perceptions from an amorphous idea right into a technique of renationalization is what the authorities have been required to do. Building a political id requires a concerted effort at educating and influencing individuals. The approach ahead in direction of constructing such a political id is thru training. The authorities want to teach the younger in understanding their roots, their nationwide id, which is inexorably linked to Chinese historical past and Chinese tradition. The British affect of democratic beliefs runs counter to the Chinese communist and socialistic beliefs. This implied that the authorities would attempt to tailor-make the contents of a Hong Kong-specific political id that may require emphasizing Chinese values, historical past, and tradition and deemphasizing democratic values. The purpose for embarking on such a roadmap was to forestall a capitalist Hong Kong from growing a very totally different ‘Hong Kong’ id that may resist its Chinese id. The effort to reconcile these ambiguities resulted in producing a civic citizenship training with an aversion to political points. As a end result, immediately Hong Kong has a deformed citizenry that’s neither Hongkongese nor Chinese nor globalized. Governance in Hong Kong continues with its apolitical character with a variety of confusion because the residents are being requested to undertake the Chinese socialist mannequin, Chinese values, historical past, and system and never ask too many political questions. Thus the challenge to assemble a political id in Hong Kong amenable to the Chinese Communist Party has come unstuck because the apprehensions and misgivings of those that adhere to Hongkongese haven’t been addressed within the methodology thus far with its concomitant deleterious results on governance which can be positive to floor as they did in the course of the sixties. We will write a customized Coursework on Political Identity and Governance: Hong Kong particularly for you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Looking for this or a Similar Assignment? Order a Paper Now PRIVACY POLICY DISCLAIMER: Use of essayclasses.com complies with all educational standards. The service is legal and can be used by students to get additional insight into the subject and reasoning for further research or study purposes.	7,930
Opinion \| Organizing across identity, community and the state against Ballot Measure 9 \| Street Roots Portland, Oregon's award-winning weekly street newspaper For those who can't afford free speech Advocacy Support Housing Anne Galisky (far right) marches in the rain at the “For Love and Justice: A Walk Against Hate” march in June of 1992. (Photo courtesy of NoOn9Remembered.org. Photo by Linda Kliewer) Opinion \| Organizing across identity, community and the state against Ballot Measure 9 Opposition to the anti-LGBTQIA+ Measure 9 rallied support throughout Oregon to fight a shared cause by Melissa Lang \| 2 Nov 2022 The draconian anti-gay ballot measure put forth by the ultra-Christian Oregon Citizens Alliance, or OCA, in 1992 was barely defeated. It was the first time such a large coalition and varying communities had come together in Oregon to protect LGBTQIA+ rights and dignity. I offer here only a small fraction of these stories in hopes of painting a picture of just how broad the fight was and how all anti-OCA groups and individuals in 1992 played an essential role. Without just one, we could all be living in an even darker, more hate-filled state today. Making space for debate The organizing that occurred within the Black churches in Portland played a pivotal role in the defeat of Ballot Measure 9. In 1992, now-Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty was working at the Black United Fund and was the first vice president and chair of the Political Action Committee for the NAACP Portland Branch. Hardesty moved to Portland in January 1990 to start a new decade in a new town. “I was shocked,” Hardesty said. “After being told this was a very progressive paradise in the Pacific Northwest … I was conflicted between what I thought Portland was and what it actually was with segregation and restricting the lives of Black and brown people.” Hardesty’s father was a longshoreman and a union man, so being active in the community was commonplace for her. “The surprise of Measure 9 was that there was an organized group using religion and scare tactics to actually demonize people who loved differently,” Hardesty said. “I was like, ‘where the hell did I move?’ I knew the impact of what that measure would do, (especially) to young adults and teenagers who were just trying to step into who they were and their identity.” Especially, she said, with language like “‘bestiality,’ ‘pedophilia,’ what I realized was, I gotta get in this fight. I wasn’t gay, I wasn’t lesbian … but I didn’t have to think about it. I got it.” Despite only being in Portland for a short time, she utilized the relationships she already forged and worked with a coalition to create a sample ballot. “We agreed on 23 of the 24 ballot measures,” Hardesty said. “We got to 24, which was Measure 9, and the Albina Ministerial Alliance refused to sign on.” So she went to the churches directly and appealed to the Rev. T. Allen Bethel, and the Rev. Leroy Haynes, whom she’d worked with previously on other issues, asking them to host community forums where the NAACP could make its case, and the opposition could make theirs. They held three or four forums, sometimes in church basements or halls, and brought 50 to 150 people each time. “When I closed out the evening, I would say, ‘ultimately, this decision is up to you and your God and your ballot,’” Hardesty said. “We didn’t dismiss their religious leanings, we did not disrespect their teachings.” Cyreena Boston Ashby, CEO of Girls Inc., was a kid at the time. She remembers the debate in the church well. Boston Ashby’s parents were the very prominent Louis Boston and Clariner Boston, who took many leadership roles in the community. “(Measure) 9 changed my life,” Boston Ashby said. “I was age 12, and the ballot measure helped me find my own personal sense of activism … as a young person who had no idea I was queer at the time. “I remember being ostracized as a young Black child by other Black children about this but I also remember looking at white people who were very much ‘No on 9’ but didn’t care about Black people at all. And I just think that that social analysis … really struck me as a 12-year-old. It really helped me have a high threshold for complexity and what it meant for me as a 12-year-old to show up.” Hardesty recalls the early days working with the campaign were very painful. “... You didn’t think that maybe the African American community and the Latinx community needed strategies that spoke to our community?” Hardesty said. “Not unusual and not unexpected that Black folks are asked to work for free … and be grateful we had the opportunity, but man, if we got that same kind of reciprocation, we would have a much more equitable city.” Beginning in the 1960s during the counter-culture westward migration, hundreds of queer women left their hometowns and relocated to Eugene, where a “lesbian mecca” of sorts was growing. “Oregon’s reputation as a rural, forested state with cheap housing was a draw for those looking for communal living and collective work,” states the Eugene Lesbian History Project. They established a thriving arts scene and used a collective model to run women-owned businesses, service agencies, and a printing press. It didn’t take long for this community to become a bastion of feminist culture. One particularly potent subculture within the thriving hub was the women who left their homes and families of origin but not their faith or culture: The Balaboostehs, “a group for Jewish lesbians that met to explore Jewish feminist spirituality and shared culture.” The creator of which, Sally Sheklow, was a powerful cultural, social and political force among these women. Eugene's thriving lesbian community attracted women from across the country and thrived on collective style businesses, service agencies, printing press and art troupes. Inspired by the late Civil Rights Movement tradition of Freedom Seders, which started following the murder of Martin Luther King Jr., Sheklow, with the support of the Balaboostehs, organized their own. “The idea came from the need to create allies … expanding our fight for liberation and involving allies in that,” Enid Lefton, a Balaboosteh and wife of Sheklow said. Many of the 400 people who showed up, Lefton said, “had never been to a seder before … as a Jewish queer person who had been to a lot of seders, it was really interesting to have non-Jewish persons experiencing their first.” They served Matzah Ball soup, and Haroset, a traditional part of the seder usually made up of apples, walnuts, wine or figs and dates and oranges, depending on what Jewish tradition one follows, and represents the mortar used by Israelite slaves in Egypt. Gefilte fish (a traditional Ashkenazi food) and horseradish were flown in from New York. “Horseradish,” Lefton explained, is part of the ceremony of a seder and “represents the bitterness” of Jewish oppression and diaspora. Lefton recalls the moment everyone dipped into the horseradish as part of the ceremony, which she remembers being particularly strong, there was this moment of silence and then this “whooooo.” A Haggadah is a guide to the Passover that speaks to the historical moment folks are in, and connects the communities’ freedom struggle with those of others. The Eugene Freedom Seder Haggadah was written by Ballaboostehs Nadia Telsey and Ellen Rifkin. Telsey recalls it connected the struggles of drag queens, runaway kids, houselessness, racism, parents’ need to pass through walls of fear and shame, all in the context of their struggle as queer folks alongside the oppression of others. It was rooted in the history of Stonewall, stating, “to acknowledge our ancestors means that we are aware that we do not make ourselves by ourselves.” Through these efforts and more, the women of Eugene protested and organized tirelessly. They spoke with thousands of people, and built relationships that helped move persuasions away from the fear tactics of the OCA to a more welcoming community geared up to vote no on Measure 9. Satire in Portland Long before Measure 9, folks from the Special Righteousness Committee, or SRC, used humor to break down the weight of hatred and highlight the absurdity of the OCA’s bigoted arguments. Cartoonist Vaughn Frick moved to Portland in 1988 and produced an environmental strip for the Portland Alliance Community newspaper called the Portland Bird when Measure 9 arrived. He met Marvin Moore — a gay radical, founder of the SRC and former Estacada City Council member. Frick and Moore established a deep work and personal relationship. “He would come to me with that initial concept, and (we’d) pass it back and forth,” Frick said. Their satirical, sometimes crude political artwork fighting the OCA was very popular and had been utilized going back before Measure 8. So, by the time Measure 9 came around, “people were kind of expecting (them) to come up with something.” And they did. Under the banner of the SRC, they started selling and passing around their very popular Lon Mabon Paper Doll. Mabon was one of the main and more visible leaders of the OCA. The paper doll used the OCA’s hate-filled language to poke holes in the Christian right’s arguments with humor. A reproduction of the The Lon Mabon paper doll by Marvin Moore and Vaughn created in 1992. The paper doll was used to fundraise against the OCA and is emblematic of the satirical artists response to the religious right's homophobia. (courtesy of the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest) The SRC protested at seafood restaurants, satirically arguing against them for serving oysters and would show up at rallies dressed as members of the hate group. “We would always be in character,” Frick said. “My character was Vaughn Mabon, Lon Mabon’s very, very, very lost brother. I (had) this very huge oversized Bible, people would ask questions, and I would slam the Bible down and find a random passage, and read it out loud like it had some relevant meaning to what they said, and with absolute certainty.” It was always a show. The crown jewel perhaps of the SRC was when Moore got their satirical argument in favor of Measure 9 published in the voters' pamphlet that year: “The state condones adultery by not punishing it with death as required by Leviticus. It promotes oyster-eating by licensing seafood restaurants, and it allows people to take mixed fibers out of the closet and flaunt them right out in public without fear of being fired or evicted! The state is encouraging sin! ... Agree with us or burn in hell!” “This was the same time that we were seeing the worst of the HIV pandemic … and the OCA was exploiting the paranoia associated with (the pandemic),” Frick said. “It was just a terrible, terrible time. We wanted to do something that got people’s attention and made them laugh … We all bring our strengths and weaknesses into the great debate as it is.” Over the many years I have had the privilege to interview folks about Ballot Measure 9, many people have advised me, sometimes enthusiastically and sometimes abashedly, to talk to someone from the leather community. One phone call with Andy Mangles, Mr. Leather 2004, made it perfectly clear why. “The Oregon Guild Activists of S&M (ORGASM), that I co-founded, put on fundraising events called Super Jacks. They were a way for us to do events (generally) for men,” Mangles said. “Basically, it was a jack-off party, so no other kind of sexual expression was allowed. It was hands-only. Super Jacks (were) an opportunity to donate to fight the OCA while ‘getting a hold of yourself’ … I’m not sure you can put that in the paper, but that's what it was.” The leather community is considered by some to be the largest grassroots contributor to the “No on 9” campaign in part because they used humor and satire (and more) to entertain folks, and because they had already been a well-organized force fighting against all sorts of anti-gay and anti-fetish legislation well back into the 1980s. Much of their success was due in part to Susie Shepherd: Miss Leather 1989, and a well-respected voice in the LGTBQIA+ community. “Shepherd was so well respected (she was) on first name basis with every lawmaker in the state that nobody could really stand up against (her) when it came to you know ‘do I need to call the mayor?’…’do I need to call the governor?’” Mangles said. “She was an incredible source of being able to have access to politicians and the people who were … important.” Andy Mangles (left) and Susie Shepherd (center top) and others from the National Leather Association, at the first documented Pride in Salem, Oregon, 1995. As Miss Leather 1989, Shepherd campaigned all over the country raising money to fight bigot politician Jesse Helms through a campaign called “Beat Jesse.” At this point, Mangles pauses during the interview to make sure I got the pun. Using humor and satire was a signature strategy of the leathers. “When you make fun of things, it can dismantle your opponent and shine light on the truth (in a way) that can sometimes be difficult to fight back against,” Mangles said. “In the fetish community, we are great at poking some fun at ourselves.” They knew the OCA would have a hard time trying to shut down events centered around masturbation, being legal and safe because the OCA at the same time was trying to weaponize the AIDS-HIV pandemic. “(The OCA) had a hard time fighting masturbation,” Mangles said. “There was nobody in the general public who would say masturbation is wrong, so when you are doing an event that is legally giving money to fight the OCA through masturbation, how do you not find that kind of funny? One of Scott Lively’s favorite words was ‘perverts,’ so we took that and said OK, we are going to have fun with that … that’s why I (held anti-OCA) events called …Night of the Living Perverts.” After the OCA got wind of these events, they got their followers into a frenzy and started to go door to door in the neighborhood of the Super Jacks venue, which was in the mostly Black Northeast Portland. Many argue the OCA targeted African American communities and other communities of color to garner support, arguing that these “perverts” were trying to gain “special rights,” which was a slap in the face against those who had worked hard for their rights. So, the OCA called a community meeting. In attendance were then-Mayor Bud Clark, then-Police Chief Tom Potter and community leaders. Potter was and remains prominently known for standing up for LGBTQIA+ rights, despite the public chagrin of fellow officers, in part because his daughter, Katie, also a cop, was an out lesbian. “The OCA expected they would be able to use (the community event) as a massive publicity stunt to show how deviant everybody was and by having footage of all these community leaders decrying us,” Mangles said. “They felt it would be their master stroke against the (queer) community.” But anti-OCA folks weren’t going to let that happen, so Potters, the leathers, their lawyer Ben Merrill, and Clark quickly gathered for a side meeting. Their goal was to get ahead of the OCA in such a way that wouldn’t “allow (them) any footing whatsoever.” Through back-and-forth negotiations, folks from ORGASM conceded to halt all activities immediately. They agreed, Mangles remembered, because they didn’t want to give the OCA an inch. Meanwhile, media personnel and OCA members set up dozens of cameras pointed at the podium, waiting for the community leaders to protest the Leather’s fundraisers. Instead, according to Mangles, their lawyer, Merrill got up on stage and said, “in order not to allow the OCA to continue to defy the Portland communities by fomenting anger against each other, the proprietors of this location and these events have agreed with community leaders to cease doing all future activities immediately and I will not be taking any questions.” The host then, according to Mangles, approached the podium and said, ‘if there is no further business, we will end this meeting.’ Mangles burst into laughter when recalling this story, “the OCA was so angry because not only had they not gotten anything out of that video footage,” but any footage taken by the media showed the OCA as “the bad guy.” Super Jacks were over, but folks in the leather community continued to raise tens of thousands of dollars to confront the OCA’s bigotry. “The leather community brought to the fight against the OCA this cheeky way of taking everything they were throwing at us and turning it around on them in a way that amused people and made them want to know more … contribute (more) or made them want to fight a little harder.” An activist since High School, Anne Galisky took time away from college to join a 7,000 mile interfaith peace walk that ended in the Middle East. It inspired her to bring the tactic to the fight against Measure 9. By 1992 when Measure 9 had arrived, Anne was 29, living in Portland and working as a carpenter. “I knew I needed to do something,” Galisky said. She recalls going to the Lesbian Community Project offices, then in Union Station. Donna Redwing, who would become a powerful voice during the fight against Ballot Measure 9, was the Executive Director at the time. Galisky was there to propose an idea: what about a walk? Initially skeptical, the Lesbian Community Project agreed to sponsor a walk as long as Galisky put it all together and was responsible for it. It was difficult, Anne remembers. “Finding lodging for each night of the two-week journey … especially in that political climate with such a huge increase in hate crimes against queer folks … meant that our hosts also took on that risk with us,” Galisky said. “Many organizations, individuals and places of worship said no to hosting us, citing that risk. One church allowed us to stay but required me to sign a (memorandum of understanding) that promised we would not tell anyone we were staying … in any way.” “I started contacting organizations, and individuals up and down the Willamette Valley fortified with a naïve but relentless optimism that people would come through,” she said. “And they did … I have to hand it to my dear friends — even though it was a crazy idea, nobody tried to talk me out of it, and a handful of them joined in one way or another.” From June 7 to June 20, walkers joined “For Love and Justice: A Walk Against Hate,” which spanned 150 miles from Eugene to Portland and converged with the Portland Pride parade. But before arriving in Portland, in Woodburn, the marchers and members of a farmworkers union would straddle a confluence of movements that would change organizing in Oregon forever. Tired, sweaty, and ready for rest and a meal, in the last few days of the long walk, after experiencing joy, fear, inspiration and fatigue, the walkers could hear a sound that only over time became recognized as a mass of people clapping in unison. The farmworkers of Pineros Y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste, or PCUN, Oregon’s farmworkers’ union, were welcoming the group into town with the Farmworkers' Clap and shouts of 'Si Se Puede!' “I just am gonna cry cause I have to say that day … The day you came out to the edge of town with (fellow) farmworkers and clapped us into the Union Hall,” Galisky said in a joint interview with Ramón Ramírez, a long-standing leader of the Latino community. "That day changed my life. You risked your lives for us." Little did the marchers know, being clapped in was only the beginning of that long night. Ramírez recalls how under the leadership of PCUN founder, President Cipriano Ferrel, the farmworkers posed a really hard question to the tired marchers, “Why hasn’t the … LGBTQ community come to the aid of farmworkers when we were actually in the midst of a fight for our lives just as big as Measure 9?” Ramírez recalls that despite the marchers being tired, the conversation was lively and many realized they had to do more to defend farmworker and immigrant rights Over the next three decades, folks from the LGBTQIA+ movement put the wisdom of Cipriano Ferrel and other rural activists like Marcy Westerling to action, maintaining all of our causes are interconnected and must be battled in unison. “We began planting the seeds of a long-lasting coalition between the two communities that still exist today,” Ramírez said “In part, we were able to infuse immigrant rights into programmatic work of Rural Organizing Project and Basic Rights Oregon. They have become, ever since, strong coalition partners.” More importantly, perhaps, Ramírez adds, “we are at a historical moment where we need to bring back those forces because we don’t have critical mass like (we did) in Oregon with people of color. So we have to learn how to build a coalition and build communities and respect one another and respect diversity.” Beyond the many LGBTQIA+ activists who committed themselves to immigrant rights following that night, Ramírez adds that among PCUN’s sister organizations, “each one … have in their programmatic work defending the rights of LGBTQ people and so that work we laid out 30 years ago is paying off.” “It's so important to keep talking about this very scary fight for justice in Oregon and the dynamics of the OCA, and the conditions of white supremacist-led violence in the 1990s,” Boston Ashby said. “Especially in terms of how right around then, hate crimes were rampant downtown, and Neo-nazism was well organized … We still have so much work to do.” These five stories are just a fraction of dozens of ways Oregonians across spiritual, political, racial, gender and cultural spectrums forged their power and talents, sometimes together and sometimes apart, to protect all Oregonians from an assault on our basic human rights and dignity. Without even just one of these many parts, we could be living in a very different Oregon. For a more in-depth read into some of these stories and more, please visit the Western States Center: No on 9 Remembered. In Part Three, Rev. Cecil Prescod will explore the lasting impacts of the racism that occurred within the movement against Measure 9. Melissa Lang is a local historian and organizer in Portland. Street Roots is an award-winning weekly investigative publication covering economic, environmental and social inequity. The newspaper is sold in Portland, Oregon, by people experiencing homelessness and/or extreme poverty as means of earning an income with dignity. Street Roots newspaper operates independently of Street Roots advocacy and is a part of the Street Roots organization. Learn more about Street Roots. Support your community newspaper by making a one-time or recurring gift today. 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If you are one of those people who are fed up wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, you probably have thought of undergoing LASIK eye surgery. LASIK eye surgery is the most commonly performed laser method for treating eyes and is one of the most popular among people too. However, the treatment does have side effects and even risks. So, you may as well stick with your glasses Houston, and read this article before you decide on undergoing the surgery for good. The treatment is generally safe and complications like loss of vision are extremely rare to happen when you do the surgery, although this depends on several factors, and this is why doing examinations and consulting your doctor is a must thing to do. Moreover, although severe complications are rare, mild side effects are fairly common, and they are temporary too. The following are the risks of LASIK surgery that you need to be aware of: Flap problems – the surgery includes folding and/or removing the flap from the eye and depending on many factors, this can cause flap problems. The tissue may grow abnormally during the entire healing process. Glare and double vision – after the surgery, you would have difficulty seeing at night and this might last for a couple of days or a week. Moreover, your sensitivity to light would also heighten and would see halos when you are exposed to bright lights, or you may even experience double vision. Astigmatism – if the tissue were removed unevenly, this might cause astigmatism and this may need you to wear contact lenses or eyeglasses, or even further surgery. Dry eyes – your eyes would be dry and this can last up to six months. However, the good news is, this does not last longer than six months and this will surely would go away. If it persists, seek medical attention. Overcorrection – when the doctor has removed too much tissue from your eye, this will result in overcorrection and this will be a difficult fix. Undercorrections – when the doctor has removed little tissue than necessary, this results in under corrections and you will end up not achieving the clear vision you dreamed of. Regression – this means that your vision will go back to its original state and although very rare, this can happen. Vision changes or loss – it is also rare to happen but complications may result in a change of vision into worse or a loss of vision. This is something extremely rare to happen, so you need not worry. Just make sure that you are with the right doctor. In addition, you will need to know some conditions that will increase the side effects or risks: An HIV or a weakened immune system Dry eyes that are persistent Before undergoing LASIK eye surgery, it is advised that you contact your doctor and see if you are ready to take the surgery and are really committed to the healing process. If you think you cannot take it, you might as well stick to the eyeglasses and lenses until you make up your mind.	2,961
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When we look at the individual Morrison Government members we see very few who distinguish themselves from their peers. What we see is a collection of odd, socially awkward people, thrown together by a strange ideology which really sets them apart from our society. Birds of a feather really do flock together. For convenience sake we can call it the anti-social cabal. They all seem to share certain ‘core beliefs’, which can be condensed into a single word – greed. Greedy for advancement, for money, for power, for success. They trust that the majority of our people share that basic belief, and they are callously indifferent to the inequity that is inevitably unleashed by unfettered venality. It invites us all to get in while the getting is good. Morrison has even given it a catchy theme – “You’ll get a go, if you have a go.” They remind me of a man who has been on an alcohol and drug fuelled bender and wakes up in an opium den. The years of Liberal National Party domination of Australian politics has been like a gigantic bender, where decency, fairness and even care has been really, visibly absent. We are all watching as the nine year ‘party’ ends. So when we speak of distinguishing themselves from the rest, has anyone called time on the excesses, the disrespect toward the Australian people, and the trashing of our international reputation? Julia Banks did, and she has written about the experience. In her words “the Liberal Party has reached the point of no return for its self-described “broad church”. The moderate voice has been drowned out and the party is firmly a Christian, conservative, right-wing party.” That is true. But what shocks us is the “Carry on and keep lying, and the party might never end.” The LNP’s collection of greedy hedonists is now drawing the wagons into a circle, and lying about every issue we find important, and using our money to broadcast their lies. Their terrified leader refuses to call the election, which means their so-called “public announcements” are being paid for out of consolidated revenue, rather than their own LNP funds. Has any of us been spared those ads concerning Net Zero by 2050? Lies and more lies. The terms “clean hydrogen” and “carbon capture and storage” are lies. Morrison rather outperformed himself this week, when he managed to outrage those of us who care about global heating, with his stupid and embarrassing promise to send 70,000 tonnes of coal to Poland, for eventual use in Ukraine. Wow, we can’t send drinking water to Tonga, and we are going to send 70,000 tons of coal to Poland? I hope it arrives before winter. When the Secretary-General of the United Nations called Australia out, by name, as a “hold-out” against climate action, Paul Fletcher dismissed the comments as being made by the “chattering classes”. This government is intent on reducing trust, not only in Australian democracy, but in the institutions we trust. It is not just that they lie daily, but they actually persist in the belief that Australians are terminally stupid. Simon Birmingham, the inoffensive looking one, is regularly wheeled out for public appearances, because if they use any of their other leaders, there is an unseemly rush to turn the TV off. ‘Good ol Birmo’ seems to enrage us less than the others do. Anyway, during The Insiders show this week, which actually had three Murdoch proxies (two as guests, the other the host) banging on about how the Labor Party’s “mean girls” had not actually murdered Kimberley Kitching, but had somehow ’caused’ her death. Perhaps Katie Allen, who is a real doctor, might be able to explain to anyone who cares to know, that heart attacks usually happen due to a range of underlying cardiac conditions. The list of women, and men, Morrison has bullied personally, or has back-grounded against, is long. That is why it is so infuriating when he gets on his high horse about Albanese ‘hiding’ from scrutiny. Julia Banks, Bridget Archer, Christine Holgate, the entire NSW Liberal Party, Gladys Berejiklian, Brittany Higgins have all been in his sights at some time. But it is the ‘jobs for the boys’ that is so tiresome. Stuart Robert should not be in Cabinet. Every area he is appointed to suffers. Richard Colbeck has failed our elderly in Aged Care for as long as Covid has lasted. Sussan Ley has presided over green-lighting coal mines, the continuing destruction of the Great Barrier Reef, and land clearing that is leading to the demise of the koala. That is some collection of failures. Thank God she won her case against those pesky children who dared to believe a Minister in an Australian government had a duty of care to them. Matthias Cormann is now Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Wow. His friend Mr Morrison ‘loaned’ him a VIP jet so he could travel the world and lobby for the job. He already had one. It even included free holidays, did it not? Courtesy of Helloworld. In March 2021, 29 Australian and global humanitarian and environmental organisations wrote to the OECD, citing “grave concerns” and asking that Cormann be disqualified due to his record of “thwarting effective climate action”. Wikipedia Morrison has a unique campaigning method. Death by boring repetition, and a boundless lack of shame. Only today he was upset that Lismore residents are not more grateful for Government assistance. He also broke old ground today, informing us that if we vote for Labor, we will get Labor. That is something of a compliment to the Australian Electoral Commission, and a huge relief. He sees no warning in the South Australian election debacle. So, call the election. 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The following information is based on initial reviews of incident reports and should not be considered a comprehensive list of all incidents reported. The blog reports do not include sex crimes, domestic abuse, juvenile information, medical reports, and other sensitive police reports. The blog may differ from local news sources as well as trends reported at crimereports.com Thursday, February 9, 2012 Recently we have seen an increase in crime regarding house breaks, car breaks, and package thefts. On 2/8, Nathaniel Roseboom, 27, was arrested by the Brookline PD for multiple motor vehicle breaks. On 2/9, Washington Pearson, 44, and Jenell Pearson, 29, were arrested by the Brookline PD for Breaking and Entering a Verndale St. residence on 2/6. On 2/9 Martin White, 43, was arrested by the Brookline PD for Breaking and Entering and Larceny of packages. These subjects are believed to responsible for many crimes in Brookline.	947
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The Park Bridge Close development is located near to what once was The Ash Hotel, which has also just received planning permission to be converted into a block of apartments. Park Bridge Close is the latest housing development conducted by J C Brennan and is made up of several three-story townhouses which will be ready for their new occupants before Christmas. Each property exhibits attention to detail, with block paved front gardens, the best quality kitchens and bathrooms and the highest standard of construction which maintains character throughout. Park Bridge Close is situated near to Heaton Chapel, an up and coming area booming with new bars and eateries. The greatly popular Heaton Moore is also nearby and boasts a number of boutique retail and social venues. In between the two you also have Heaton Chapel railway station and just 20 minutes away from the development you have Manchester Airport. Watch the video for more details about this superb development which is great demand. First Time Buyer Advice on Mortgage Hurdles 23rd September 2020 23rd September 2020 joulesadmin First time buyer advice is now in even greater demand. With the housing market currently seeing a sense of stimulation from the newly introduced stamp duty holiday, first-time buyers are keen to take advantage and effort in securing their first home, even turning to the bank of Mum and Dad for support. With strict criteria and deposit restriction now being implemented by lenders, what hurdles await these young buyers and how do they avoid them? The government has implemented great support to those seeking to buy their first property, such as the aforementioned stamp holiday. By providing a temporary halt on standard stamp-duty (until March 2021) for purchases below £500k within England, they have added to a collective support arm that includes the Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme which also has been extended enabling FTB’s to be able to buy new build properties. These alone are good motivations for first-time buyers to motivate themselves into moving now, with house prices steadily rising it makes much more sense to strike whilst the iron is hot with local estate agents Stockport. The high demand for mortgages and remortgages due to the stamp duty holiday could be making things more difficult for FTB’s, especially with an increase due to pent up desires following lockdown restrictions. This has caused some lenders to withdraw some products, as a result, to avoid becoming buried in fresh applications and jeopardising their customer service standards. Of these products, many are high loan to value products that require smaller deposits favoured by buyers. This does indicate that many FTB’s will find it harder to secure an affordable mortgage, including some restrictions around deposits being applied. Some lenders are still accepting deposits from family members but recent moves to restrict these are currently in play. This does indicate a worrying trend for first-time buyers who rely on the bank of Mum and Dad to help them get started on the property ladder as more and more lenders look to incorporate this model. There are still lenders that offer solid deals to first-time buyers but finding a mortgage can be harder. In taking into account all costs in buying a property, understanding government support and which lenders can provide a mortgage, you need to know where you stand and the support available. By discussing concerns and seeking buying a property advice, you can discuss your situation with the team at Joules Estate Agents, who can best advise and provide the assistance and contact to help you take that first important step. Contact the team today for first time buyer advice. 22nd September 2020 22nd September 2020 joulesadmin Setting the right impression is paramount in how to sell a house and in the current climate the most important aspect of your home may surprise you; it’s your garden. Indeed, your garden space is of more appeal when selling your home today, than it has ever been with more people looking at the potential of further lockdowns and time spent at home. Having a luxurious garden space extended from the home where fresh air and activities can take place is among the chief requirements of today’s home hunters. Staging your garden area is now among the primary factors in giving a great impression to those looking to buy. The nicer it looks, the nicer the appeal to those seeking a sanctuary should the world experience further problems. Re-evaluation of space and open areas to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air has resulted in sales of homes with tidy, spacious and appealing gardens to be in higher demand than flats or apartments where there are none. In order to attract the maximum of suitable buyers for your property when selling your home, below is a brief guide to give your garden the right impression and a must-have quality. Without doubt, regular mowing of your lawn space is high on the agenda. Even if you have artificial turf it is recommended that you maintain no grass or weeds growing through to give the impression that the garden is just too much to care for. Borders should be neatly tendered to give a consistent look and feel. If your garden has space for people to gather then put in some features like a patio set or other garden furniture to give a sense of enjoyment with the area. People buying will want to know a garden is a place that has provided many days and evenings of enjoyment. Fences and gated areas should be kept up to a clean standard and add a touch a paint where needed to give vibrancy and consistency. If any panels appear to be rotting away or show signs of chippings or broken sections it will not leave a promising impression of the area or elements during the year. If you have garden plants and flowers, highlight them with borders and show what a beautiful location your garden is and can remain as. Even though you will no doubt take certain things from the garden when you leave, you will fuel them with ideas on what they can achieve in the spaces themselves which helps to add weight to their purchase. Outside lighting can also highlight the beauty of the garden during the night and show the prospective buyers that the home is in a secure area. It will also highlight how accommodating your neighbours are to allow such items in the area. Give care to pathways and walls as well as doors and windows. Remove any moss from between areas and look at bleaching the pavement and pathways and giving it a thorough washdown, leaving a glowing impression which they will feel compelled to continue. Before any buyers come to visit, get rid of any leftover garden waste, sand or brick that sits in corners of the garden. These usually mean work has yet to be finished or clutters up the beautiful garden spaces and leave an impression that it’s something the buyers would be left to sort out upon moving in. For further information when selling your home, contact the team at Joules to get the best advice from independent estate agents in Stockport. Identifying the Best Estate Agents for You Buying, selling or renting a property in today’s climate involves a lot of sifting through the good and not so good elements to find the right feel. You will have a lot of questions that require answering in order to discover if your life is going to be made easier and most importantly, are you getting the value for your money? Choosing the right estate agents in Stockport is no different, with so many different agents offering similar services at varying rates. However, choosing the cheap and cheerful option is not always the most cost-effective in the long run. You need to ask the right questions and take into consideration if they are the best estate agents to entrust this important life stage to. You may judge a company by how many ‘For Sale’ boards you see around your town, for they must be selling homes like hotcakes to be so popular. That may be true but the same can be said of those who rely on other avenues to sell homes. There are plenty of vendors who achieve similar levels of success without the use of the sale boards. In fact, they tend to be more resourceful with their website and the success of the marketing they offer to best promote your home locally and to a much further extent. For Sale signs do great to show to passers-by that a house is available, but the people who see them mainly are local anyway, so look out for the ones who have extra avenues of promoting regionally to nationwide. If an agent is offering a service below the average then you are going to suffer financially on top of emotionally with your home. Given, most estate agents offer similar fees for selling your property and some may even wrap it around an enticing offer, however those that offer a low fee to get that most wanted sale will no doubt in turn offer a lower service and that dreaded slow, complicated and painful situation where the house will not sell for what you feel it’s worth, or even what it is worth. What you need to know before anything else is that the agent is properly promoting your property and finding reliable parties interested in purchasing. From there they need to be professionally negotiating the price and making the sales process a fluid and painless exercise. Yes you may need to pay a bit more but it sure beats losing a lot more. Everybody knows that when you pay upfront, the incentive to work hard is drastically reduced. If they have your money, they feel they have achieved before doing anything. Would you let someone move into your house before buying it? What if there are more complicated areas involved with the sale at a later point? What if their marketing is not reaching the levels it should? There are many avenues that could crop up that can result in help being required from solicitors or surveyors. If you pay up front then you run the risk of the agent responding that the help required facing problems you currently face are not covered in the initial pay. It’s an unfortunate place where a lot who pay up front find themselves. Overall you need a trusted agent to sell your home at a reasonable cost at the best price and supporting you with help through the process which means finding the best estate agents for the job. Contact Joules Estate Agents for the best advice on how to sell a house safely and stress free. Property market trends changing with buyer momentum 7th September 2020 joulesadmin August has seen extremely strong rises in housing prices following the coronavirus lockdown with the property market seeing strong increases in buyers and property market trends. It indeed looks to be a continuing trend throughout the housing market, with prices expecting to climb steadily in 2020 and new property trends unfolding for the industry that made a surprisingly quick recovery since lockdown ease. The House Price Index highlighted that homeowners are quick to sell up their properties with changes in their lifestyle priorities. In a recently published Zoopla report, July showed a 2.5% rise in house prices in comparison to 2019 with an upwards increase expected throughout the next 4 months also of an estimated 2 to 3 per cent growth by December. With impending fear of the UK recession, Zoopla has reported that despite the economic downturn it is unlikely that UK house prices will see a major decline. In fact, the growth is being fueled by changes in the nation’s housing needs over initial pent-up demand. With many couples and families having time and motivation to reevaluate their housing needs and living conditions due to extended periods indoors, they have found themselves seeking larger living spaces buying bigger homes. This behaviour counteracts the impact of the recession on the housing market in the UK as it stands. With this mentality in place, it is discovered that 4 and 5 bedroom properties are at a stage of selling faster than flats or apartments. This also has resulted in buyers quickly honing in on these size properties as a means to acquire more space for current living requirements. Homes are now selling on average within 27 days which is 31% lower than the year previous. The fastest-selling properties on the market are the 3-bedroom properties across the UK at a rate of just over 3 weeks on average. However, the supply of these in-demand properties is low which results in faster sales to avoid missing out on gaining the property. The appeal of flats and apartments are decreasing with selling on these properties taking much longer. 1-bedroom flats can take over a month to sell on average but still up on the period average last year. This is a surprising quality following the Covid-19 lockdown. Upcoming challenges expected are the unwinding of the furlough scheme and government supports set to challenge the economic recovery. With this week seeing schools reopen and the new normal measures being put in place, it is predicted that wealthy homeowners will continue to lead the charge in the housing market and those with no mortgage and more equity seek to move home. It is expected that those hoping to take their first ladder steps will find it harder with these changes in market trends initially. For more information on how to sell a house or buying a property advice, contact the team at Joules. 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Unhappy With Existing Agents This sentiment has been among thousands […] A strong indicator of how the outlook for housing is looking came in last week when Propertymark highlighted that 52% of their branches had most sales completed below the asking price in September. In March, that figure stood at 15%. lighted that sellers need to take a step back and be more realistic around their pricing […] UK stamp duty cut Sticking to what seems like a never-ending pattern over 2022’s financial landscape, the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reversed nearly all of the tax cuts established only 3 weeks ago in the disastrous mini-budget, raising an extra £32 billion per year. Movement on Reversal In a recorded speech aimed at reassuring […] Joules Estate Agents have been selling and letting property in Heaton Mersey, Heaton Moor, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, Didsbury, Stockport and all over the Northwest for over 50 years.	16,147
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Or [if unsuccessful after long practice of yoga] he takes his birth in a family of transcendentalists who are surely great in wisdom. Certainly, such a birth is rare in this world. Birth in a family of yogis or transcendentalists—those with great wisdom—is praised herein because the child born in such a family receives a spiritual impetus from the very beginning of his life. It is especially the case in the acarya or gosvami families. Such families are very learned and devoted by tradition and training, and thus they become spiritual masters. In India there are many such acarya families, but they have now degenerated due to insufficient education and training. By the grace of the Lord, there are still families that foster transcendentalists generation after generation. It is certainly very fortunate to take birth in such families. Fortunately, both our spiritual master, Om Vishnupada Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Maharaja, and our humble self had the opportunity to take birth in such families, by the grace of the Lord, and both of us were trained in the devotional service of the Lord from the very beginning of our lives. Later on we met by the order of the transcendental system. Commentary by Sri Vishvanatha Chakravarthi Thakur of Gaudiya Sampradaya: The destination of yogis, who fell after doing a little practice has been described in the previous verse. This verse describes the different destination of yogis, who fell after practicing for a long time. They are born in the families of yogis such as Nimi. Commentary by Sri Ramanuja of Sri Sampradaya: 6.42 If one swerves from the right path at an advanced stage of Yoga, he will be born in a family of wise Yogins who practise Yoga and are themselves capable of teaching Yoga. Thus, these two types of birth — one in the family of those who are fit to practise Yoga and the other in that of accomplished Yogins — are hardly met with among common people in this world. But Yoga is of such great potentiality that even this rare blessing is achieved through it. Commentary by Sri Sridhara Swami of Rudra Sampradaya: The destination of one who after a short time has abandoned the practice of yoga or the science of the individual consciousness attaining communion with the ultimate consciousness was given in the previous verse. Now Lord Krishna describes the destination of the person who has been practising yoga for a long time and almost perfected it before expiring their life. They are born in families of enlightened yogis and sages, perfecting yoga and in possession of Vedic knowledge which leads to moksa or liberation from the material existence. Birth in this family is more advanced than birth in the families of the previous verse which although virtuous and prosperous had not yet engaged in the process of yoga. Commentary by Sri Madhvacharya of Brahma Sampradaya: Sri Madhvacharya did not comment on this sloka. Commentary by Sri Keshava Kashmiri of Kumara Sampradaya: The destination referred to in the previous verse applies to a person who has deviated after a short time from the practice of yoga or the science of the individual consciousness attaining communion with the ultimate consciousness. Now Lord Krishna reveals the destination of that praiseworthy person who has digressed from yoga after having practised it for a long time. A person who has dissipated the strong desires of the senses for sensual pleasures by the knowledge of the Vedic scriptures as taught by the spiritual preceptor and is endowed with qualities like detachment and renunciation; if by fate such a person is deviated from yoga somehow or other such as due to the loss of the spiritual preceptor before one was fully matured, then such a person takes birth in a family of enlightened Brahmins; but not in the family of wealthy Brahmins or royal Vedic kings performing opulent ceremonies because riches and opulence give the opportunity to cause distraction to yoga. Although being born in a royal Vedic family or a wealthy family of Brahmins is extremely difficult to receive due to the requirement of many meritorious deeds; it is not deemed to be more beneficial than taking birth in a family of spiritually enlightened Brahmins wedded to yoga because such a birth is bereft of all possibilities for distraction and digression which obstruct and impede progress towards atma tattva realisation of the soul and moksa or liberation from the material existence. 6.42 Athava, or; bhavati, he is born; kule, in the family; dhimatam, of wise; yoginam, yogis; eva, only, who are poor-which is different from the family of the prosperous. Etat janma, such a birth; yat idrsam, as is of this kind-a birth that is in the family of poor yogis, in a family as described; is hi, surely; durlabha-taram, more difficult to get, as compared with the earlier one; loke, in the world. Becuase, Commentary by Sri Abhinavagupta of Kaula Tantra Sampradaya: 6.42 Atha va etc. If emancipation is destined to come to him by way of difference (or in grades), then he is reborn nowhere but in a family of the men of Yoga. That is why (the Lord) says : ‘For, this birth is more difficult ot get’. Indeed in the house of the rich there are necessarily many obstacles. Sanskrit to English Word for Word Meanings: atha vā — or; yoginām — of learned transcendentalists; eva — certainly; kule — in the family; bhavati — takes birth; dhī-matām — of those who are endowed with great wisdom; etat — this; hi — certainly; durlabha-taram — very rare; loke — in this world; janma — birth; yat — that which; īdṛśam — like this.	5,854
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Brevity is confidence. Length is fear. This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. Now, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart Brevity—think Strunk and White’s Elements of Style for the digital age. In SMART BREVITY: The Power of Saying More with Less, Axios co-founders Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz teach readers how to say more with less in virtually any format. They also share communications lessons learned from their decades of experience in media, business and communications. Author Jim VandeHei is the co-founder, CEO and Chairman of Axios, a media company focused on breaking news and invaluable insights across business, politics, technology and the world. Axios helps readers and viewers get smarter, faster across the consequential topics reshaping our country and lives. As CEO, VandeHei has steered Axios into becoming one of the most celebrated digital media success stories of the past decade. VandeHei is also an executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning docu-news series, “Axios on HBO.” Before Axios, VandeHei co-founded and was CEO of Politico, the media company that upended and revolutionized political and policy journalism in Washington, New York, and Europe. Overseeing both the editorial and business teams, VandeHei was the leading strategist behind its highly scalable and successful business model. Prior to this, VandeHei spent more than a decade as a reporter, covering the Presidency and Congress for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. He was named national Editor of the Year in 2016. VandeHei is from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Mike Allen is a co-founder of Axios, a news and information platform focusing on business, tech, politics and other topics shaping the future. Mike is responsible for Axios editorial coverage, and writes the flagship daily newsletters, Axios AM and Axios PM. Mike was a co-founder of Politico, where he created the Playbook franchise and helped build the company for its first decade. He has been named several times to Vanity Fair's “New Establishment” list. He is also an alumnus of TIME, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Richmond Times-Dispatch and The (Fredericksburg, Va.) Free Lance-Star. Allen is from Orange County, Calif., and graduated from Washington and Lee University. Roy Schwartz is the co-founder and President of Axios, a media company focused on breaking news and invaluable insights across business, politics, technology and the world. Axios helps readers and viewers get smarter, faster across the consequential topics reshaping our country and lives. As President, Schwartz has led Axios through multiple fundraising rounds, overseen all company strategy and business operations and most recently launched Axios HQ, an internal communications software platform to help teams communicate more effectively. Schwartz also serves as executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning docu-news series “Axios on HBO.” Under his leadership, Axios was listed as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies 2018” and announced as Washington Business Journal’s “2021 Fastest Growing Companies.” Schwartz has been named as one of DCInno's 2016 "50 on Fire" for marketing and advertising, and as 2015 FOLIO 100 “Corporate Catalyst.” Schwartz is the former chief revenue officer for POLITICO. Prior to POLITICO, he was a Partner at Gallup’s management consulting practice in Washington, DC and California advising Fortune 500 companies on employee and customer engagement. Schwartz was born in Israel and grew up in England. He has a bachelor's degree and M.B.A. from the University of Maryland. Jim VandeHei is the co-founder, CEO and Chairman of Axios, a media company focused on breaking news and invaluable insights across business, politics, technology and the world. Axios helps readers and viewers get smarter, faster across the consequential topics reshaping our country and lives. As CEO, VandeHei has steered Axios into becoming one of the most celebrated digital media success stories of the past decade. VandeHei is also an executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning docu-news series, “Axios on HBO.” Before Axios, VandeHei co-founded and was CEO of Politico, the media company that upended and revolutionized political and policy journalism in Washington, New York, and Europe. Overseeing both the editorial and business teams, VandeHei was the leading strategist behind its highly scalable and successful business model. Prior to this, VandeHei spent more than a decade as a reporter, covering the Presidency and Congress for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. He was named national Editor of the Year in 2016. VandeHei is from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Mike Allen is a co-founder of Axios, a news and information platform focusing on business, tech, politics and other topics shaping the future. Mike is responsible for Axios editorial coverage, and writes the flagship daily newsletters, Axios AM and Axios PM. Mike was a co-founder of Politico, where he created the Playbook franchise and helped build the company for its first decade. He has been named several times to Vanity Fair's “New Establishment” list. He is also an alumnus of TIME, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Richmond Times-Dispatch and The (Fredericksburg, Va.) Free Lance-Star. Allen is from Orange County, Calif., and graduated from Washington and Lee University. Roy Schwartz is the co-founder and President of Axios, a media company focused on breaking news and invaluable insights across business, politics, technology and the world. Axios helps readers and viewers get smarter, faster across the consequential topics reshaping our country and lives. As President, Schwartz has led Axios through multiple fundraising rounds, overseen all company strategy and business operations and most recently launched Axios HQ, an internal communications software platform to help teams communicate more effectively. Schwartz also serves as executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning docu-news series “Axios on HBO.” Under his leadership, Axios was listed as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies 2018” and announced as Washington Business Journal’s “2021 Fastest Growing Companies.” Schwartz has been named as one of DCInno's 2016 "50 on Fire" for marketing and advertising, and as 2015 FOLIO 100 “Corporate Catalyst.” Schwartz is the former chief revenue officer for POLITICO. Prior to POLITICO, he was a Partner at Gallup’s management consulting practice in Washington, DC and California advising Fortune 500 companies on employee and customer engagement. Schwartz was born in Israel and grew up in England. He has a bachelor's degree and M.B.A. from the University of Maryland. Jim VandeHei is the co-founder, CEO and Chairman of Axios, a media company focused on breaking news and invaluable insights across business, politics, technology and the world. Axios helps readers and viewers get smarter, faster across the consequential topics reshaping our country and lives. As CEO, VandeHei has steered Axios into becoming one of the most celebrated digital media success stories of the past decade. VandeHei is also an executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning docu-news series, “Axios on HBO.” Before Axios, VandeHei co-founded and was CEO of Politico, the media company that upended and revolutionized political and policy journalism in Washington, New York, and Europe. Overseeing both the editorial and business teams, VandeHei was the leading strategist behind its highly scalable and successful business model. Prior to this, VandeHei spent more than a decade as a reporter, covering the Presidency and Congress for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. He was named national Editor of the Year in 2016. VandeHei is from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Mike Allen is a co-founder of Axios, a news and information platform focusing on business, tech, politics and other topics shaping the future. Mike is responsible for Axios editorial coverage, and writes the flagship daily newsletters, Axios AM and Axios PM. Mike was a co-founder of Politico, where he created the Playbook franchise and helped build the company for its first decade. He has been named several times to Vanity Fair's “New Establishment” list. He is also an alumnus of TIME, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Richmond Times-Dispatch and The (Fredericksburg, Va.) Free Lance-Star. Allen is from Orange County, Calif., and graduated from Washington and Lee University. Roy Schwartz is the co-founder and President of Axios, a media company focused on breaking news and invaluable insights across business, politics, technology and the world. Axios helps readers and viewers get smarter, faster across the consequential topics reshaping our country and lives. As President, Schwartz has led Axios through multiple fundraising rounds, overseen all company strategy and business operations and most recently launched Axios HQ, an internal communications software platform to help teams communicate more effectively. Schwartz also serves as executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning docu-news series “Axios on HBO.” Under his leadership, Axios was listed as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies 2018” and announced as Washington Business Journal’s “2021 Fastest Growing Companies.” Schwartz has been named as one of DCInno's 2016 "50 on Fire" for marketing and advertising, and as 2015 FOLIO 100 “Corporate Catalyst.” Schwartz is the former chief revenue officer for POLITICO. Prior to POLITICO, he was a Partner at Gallup’s management consulting practice in Washington, DC and California advising Fortune 500 companies on employee and customer engagement. Schwartz was born in Israel and grew up in England. He has a bachelor's degree and M.B.A. from the University of Maryland. Imprint Workman Publishing Company	10,843
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If you are wondering what’s behind the sudden largesse of the European Central Bank (ECB) when it comes to purchases of bonds, you may find a recent speech by an ECB official at a conference about financial stability enlightening. While regulators focused on making banks safer following the 2007-2009 financial crisis, the non-bank financial sector has been allowed to continue without the same stringent requirements for liquidity and leverage. This gap came into sharp focus during the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The non-bank financial sector consists of entities such as investment funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, peer-to-peer lenders – essentially, financial institutions other than banks. It would be a mistake to say that these institutions are not regulated. However, the focus seems to be on how they present information about themselves and their products to customers, rather than on how they conduct themselves in the markets. This oversight may have contributed to the market turmoil in March this year, and it is something that needs to be addressed, according to a recent speech by Isabel Schnabel, a member of the ECB’s Executive Board. Since the financial crisis of 2007-2009, the share of nonbank credit in eurozone companies’ total external debt financing has doubled, to represent around a third currently; the share of marketable debt securities (essentially, bonds) in external financing has also doubled in the eurozone in the same period. “These developments are to be welcomed,” Schnabel said, as it means the markets are deepening and the sources of finance for companies are diversifying. But, she added, “the macroprudential framework for the non-bank financial sector is still in its infancy.” This is why the ECB was forced to take drastic measures during the panic that engulfed the markets in March. Many funds were selling what they could, not necessarily what they wanted, to meet the redemption requests of their clients. Because of this, bond spreads widened beyond the rise in perceived default risk, net asset value spreads for exchange-traded funds widened to record levels, and even yields on the safest global government bonds spiked — despite a flight to quality. This latest phenomenon, in Schnabel’s opinion, suggested that “more was going on.” Demand for liquidity was unusually high. Tighter regulations may be on the cards for eurozone investment firms. The investment fund sector alone sold securities worth almost €300 billion in the first quarter of the year, or 3% of its assets under management. High yield corporate bond funds’ outflows were an eye-watering 10% of their assets under management. Still, the redemptions don’t tell the full story. Schnabel said the evidence suggested the funds in the eurozone sold more securities than their clients redeemed. Three factors were behind this: a mismatch between the liquidity of the funds’ assets and their redemption policies, too much leverage, and margin calls. For the first factor, funds with illiquid assets were lulled into a false sense of security by low volatility before the pandemic and had reduced their cash holdings. When the markets went down, they sought liquidity, but it was too late. This resulted in forced sales, amplifying the markets’ fall. The second one, leverage, has to do with risk parity strategies — in which investors allocate risk, rather than capital. They use leverage to do this, and risk is conflated with volatility. The strategy works well when volatility is low, but when it spikes as it did in March, the pain is amplified by the investors’ leverage. “As volatility spiked and diversification benefits from cross-asset exposures vanished, volatility-targeting investors were prompted to sell assets and reduce leverage,” Schnabel explained. Finally, margin calls played an important role as well. Margin requirements – the amount of funds an investment entity must have available at all times in order to be able to trade – are used to reduce counterparty credit risk. But, Schnabel said, during those high volatility days, some eurozone insurers and pension funds that use a lot of interest rate swaps and foreign exchange derivatives liquidated their shares in money market funds in order to meet margin calls. ECB to the rescue “There was a striking correlation between margin calls and money market funds outflows over the entire period of market stress,” she said. To save the markets, the ECB launched the pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP), which “had a strong and immediate stabilising effect on financial markets” as “it instantly addressed the issue of illiquidity, instilled confidence and thereby reduced systemic stress and bond spreads,” Schnabel said. Still, the ECB will not be able to keep pulling rabbits out of its hat forever. If the saying “never waste a good crisis” will be followed this time, expect regulators to work on the three areas highlighted above. More stringent conditions could be imposed on the use of liquidity, leverage and margin trading for investment companies. However, it remains to be seen if the new regulations, when they come, will try to make sure they do not hinder investment. This is crucial at a time when capital needs more than ever to flow freely where it is needed. Reddit Related This entry was posted in News and tagged banks, bond buying, bond spreads, bond yields, capital flows, capital outflows, corporate bonds, European Central Bank, eurozone, high-yield bonds, investing, investing in bonds, investment grade bonds, liquidity conditions, sovereign bonds, Treasury bonds on November 22, 2020 by Antonia Oprita. ← Was Dominic Cummings pushed to save the pound? Debate starts on widening the mandates of central banks →	5,894
CENTURY 21 Redwood Realty has been a client of ours since 2010. We have created over 60 video projects, built websites, presentations and advised their marketing team for the past seven years. However, it was just in the past 12 months that they launched a new non-profit, 501-c3 charitable organization called Redwood Gives Back. When they reached out to us and asked us to tag along on their first international giving initiative to build homes in Haiti in partnership with California based non-profit New Story Charity, we couldn’t have been more excited! This is Dede, he is an 8 year old Haitian boy who volunteered to let us follow him with our camera as he raced around his village aka tent city. As we were filming a few of his friends jumped out from behind one of the structures and tackled him – they were just playing because he was on camera but when he fell he hurt his arm. We felt absolutely horrible, but Dede wasn’t phased in the slightest. This little man bled for our shot and just got up and kept going….we realized pretty quickly that resilience is a trend in this country. As part of our Projects That Matter Initiative, we have a lot of experience traveling the world and working with non-profits to help share their stories in new compelling ways, however, with the launch of Redwood Gives Back this provided us with a unique opportunity – we had the fun challenge of establishing the tone and style that Redwood Gives Back would have as an organization moving forward. Our task was to travel with a small team from Redwood Gives Back to Haiti and document their experience as they meet the families and learn more about the community where they built their new homes. Once we return we would cut together a short doc recounting the experience to debut at their Annual Redwood Rally. After our new friend Dede fell and hurt his arm he motioned for us to keep following him. We ran around one of the tents, but we stopped him to make sure his arm was okay. He smiled and gave us a thumbs up and he pointed to our camera and said “photo!” We had a Polaroid camera on us and we took a photo of him and gave it to him. He lit up like a Christmas tree! We had never seen someone so happy. Then it hit us, he didn’t have a mirror in his tent, maybe he never had a mirror. Maybe he had only seen his reflection in the broken glass scattered around on the ground. We’ll never know for sure, but we know how happy that photo made him – something so simple yet so meaningful… Enjoy reading our stories from the road? Read more over on our Field Journals from Africa by clicking the button below! This project was made possible through our Projects That Matter Initiative. The Projects That Matter Initiative is a program that was created over a decade ago for the benefit of non-profit organizations by providing them with cost-effective solutions for video production and other creative services. If you are a non-profit organization and are interested in learning how your organization can qualify or to simply learn more click the button below.	3,197
Whoa. We've had a bit of an unintended vacation and I haven't ridden for about a month. No worries, there's no dramatic reason for that and we're all happy and healthy. I've just lacked the drive to get it done. The weather has been really challenging, (I think we've set rain records and had only 2 rain free days since November - everything is flooded right now) I've been busy, and the days have been short. Plus, my motivation was simply just lacking. Sophie had earned a little break and Bridget and I have no reason right now to venture out into the wind and rain. The place I board just has paddocks with shelters so drying the horses out after a rainy day ride is pretty difficult, plus with all the storms more often than not the trails have either been blocked or unsafe due to falling trees and branches. It's been almost too easy for me to just pop out my back door instead if the weather breaks for an hour and just hit the in town hiking trails solo. The snow even stayed for a week! It melted during a giant rainstorm though and this paddock and her stall flooded, so one of my potential riding days was spent stripping the stall (all those $$$$ shavings wasted! :( )and moving ponies to new (on site) accommodations. I have a few strategies in mind for making next winter easier. The barn owner is on side for adding more gravel to the paddocks next fall so cleaning is easier and mud less of an issue. I'm planning on clipping the ponies so drying them off is an achievable thing, and I'm going ask for one of the stalls in the barn so I can bring them in to groom them and tack up on yucky days, even if it costs a bit extra. Fingers crossed I should also have enough funds saved for a trailer by then so we can zip down to the indoor on the truly awful days. Finally, I'm investing in more and better rain gear for myself...it's hard to want to ride when you're soaking wet and cold just from mucking and feeding and you don't have extra boots or dry rain gear to change into. Looks like new warm gloves might be in order, too, lol Anyway, I feel like this is coming across as a big old pity party when in reality I'm not actually feeling too bothered by any of it. If there was ever a time for a riding break, this was it, with a 3.5 year old who really shouldn't have too much work, and a mature Bridget who knows everything (according to her, at least;) . But, while the slow winter has been nice, now it feels like spring is just a couple of months away and we're all ready to get back at it! Bridget's back to school ears aren't as excited as they could be. Step One of getting back at it involved giving myself some goals and inspiration and signing up for a couple of spring clinics: a riding one for Sophie (gulp!) and a driving one I probably will take Bridget to (she's driven before, I haven't) Step two involved making the ponies presentable again. To be fair, I hadn't clipped their beards or bridle paths in a couple of months, but with the pile of hair I took off you'd think I clipped an entire horse. After. No pic of Sophie's "makeover" because it got dark (and I was still clipping). It will be a surprise to see what it looks like in daylight, lol The days are getting noticeably longer and warmer again, so the issue I've been having finding daylight hours is going to 'magically' solve itself (along with the bad haircuts :) Posted by T at January 26, 2020 14 comments Wednesday, 15 January 2020 Snow Day! Despite living in Canada, we don't tend to see a lot of freezing weather. Snow is even more rare - sometimes we don't get any all winter! You wouldn't know that today, though! We got so much snow that my office was closed and I got to take a snow day. Here's a few pictures of Sophie - she was feeling quite silly. (Of course Bridget is doing great too, but she wasn't in to showing off for the camera today :) Posted by T at January 15, 2020 18 comments Saturday, 11 January 2020 The west coast mid winter struggle is well and truly here. There has been so much rain for so long. Then it snowed and melted. The ground is completely saturated and there is standing water everywhere there isn't mud. The outdoor arena is in a forested area and actually covered with snow, so it's unusable too. It's against the rules to longe in the indoor, so this week I've been at a bit of a loss as far as letting Sophie have the good run and buck she's desperately wanting. As for riding, that's also out because Sophie has some lovely skin funk between her front legs and up to her girth area, I think because she insists on laying in the muddiest corner of her paddock rather than her dry stall. Her blanket saves most of her, but her belly is perpetually filthy. I'm going to clip the worst of the yak hair off so I can put something on it. Wish me luck, she's so ticklish and fussy there it's going to be an adventure :) Note to self: Next year pony is getting clipped! Currently failing every standard of proper pony turnout, ever. So much mud, so much hair. How is it that my hairy Welsh Cob is substantially LESS hairy than my "fancy" Sophie pony? If only we could send some of this moisture to those who need it. In light of what's going on in Australia, I'm pretty grateful mud and some related pony skin funk is my biggest weather worry. In the spirit of being grateful and making the best of things, I organized an impromptu pony party today. Sophie's sacrifice paddock was entirely ankle deep in mud and standing water today , but Bridget's is still holding up really well. Bridget also has access to a small grassy area in the trees that I've been saving for a day like this, so it hasn't been used since fall. I opened that gate, then brought Sophie over for to a day to play and dry out. Spoiler alert: Sophie was excited. It's a win/win because they both get exercise and Sophie gets some ettiquite reminders courtesy of Aunty Bridget. You might remember me mentioning a bored Sophie is a bad Sophie and one of her favorite things when bored is to kick the fence between her and Bridget and generally make nasty mare faces in her direction. I was surprised that when put in with Bridget, she took that to the next level and immediately went on the offensive. They're obviously neighbours, are ridden together often, and have lived together before, so I thought they had things figured out. I guess they had enough time apart things needed sorting again, or maybe S had got a little too confident being a bully on her side of the fence. One of Bridget's many awesome attributes is that she's firm in her boundaries without being unfair, so S got a wake up call quite quickly and was put in her place quietly and effectively. Trying to act tough After that, it was game on, and they had a great time playing, napping, and grooming each other for a few hours this afternoon. They absolutely trashed the small field and Bridget's paddock is looking a lot worse for wear too but they had so much fun running and playing and generally being silly. It was well worth it. Part of me wishes it could be a regular thing, but the winter sacrifice paddocks don't have shelters big enough for two, plus Sophie gets stupidly herdbound and Bridget gets tired of it. Fingers crossed, maybe we'll get a week or two of drier weather soon and they can go back out into one of the bigger fields. Maybe one day if I have a bigger space and room for three or more out together. I'd like them to have group turnout, but for now the best I can do in winter is to give them the odd pony party together :) Posted by T at January 11, 2020 12 comments Friday, 3 January 2020 R and R (and some thoughts on where we're going) I took this past week off from riding. My husband's work closed down at the last minute over Christmas, so he unexpectedly had time off! We never have the same days off, so instead of trying to get things done around the house and with the horses, I decided to just have some proper vacation time with him. He helps me so much with the horses in and around the million and one other commitments he normally has that it didn't feel right to fill up his vacation time with my horsey goals. Out for a hike We both like hiking so every morning we picked a new to us destination and went exploring. We're so lucky here to have a huge amount of backcountry to explore. Even growing up here, I've maybe explored 10% of it. I can see the top of this hill from our house, yet had no clue there was a trail to the top with such a nice view. Of course, I couldn't help but scout the new to us trails for future riding opportunities. Sadly most of the ones we hiked had at least part that weren't horse friendly, but I did find a couple suitable for future adventures. Afternoons I mucked out the horses and did feeds and other chores, then evenings I was back at home for dinner and a movie with my husband. The weather was absolutely miserable the entire time, but we had a great week and honestly, the shorter hours and smaller to-do list at the barn were a nice change. We found this Christmas tree in the middle of nowhere. So fun. Anyway, I'm back at work now and normal life speed has resumed, so it's time to start planning 2020 vacation time and start thinking about what I'd like to do this year with the horses. I've enjoyed not setting hard goals or deadlines the past couple of years, and I'm keeping with that this year. I like to check items off the list as much as anyone, but I'm also that person who beats myself up and gets anxious if things don't go to my plan. The only answer to that is to is not have very many firm plans ;) Bridget has been kind of in and out of work all year and I can't see that changing in 2020. I have nothing I want to accomplish with her and my main goal is to just give her the happiest life I can. I'll keep her exercised as it keeps me exercised too and she likes getting out. I try to add in new and interesting things to keep it from being boring, but honestly there's nothing groundbreaking. I've been tossing around breeding her and even have a contact with a lovely Sec D stallion I can send her to, but haven't quite made a decision on the risk vs potential reward aspect of that. Sophie....I'll keep picking away over the winter. I'd like to have solid W/T/C and hacking out short distances alone by mid spring, but we'll see. I still feel like she's very immature physically and mentally and so things might just take as long as they take. I'd like to aim for a local dressage show or two in my coach's town, with the possibility of lessons and training in the fall when my coach's competition season slows down. It's all very much open to change. The big picture goal is to get the basics established under saddle and get her out and about as much as I can while still keeping her happy and interested. Did I mention it rained in December? and rained...and rained some more. She's looking a lot more proportionate, but she's still got so much filling out to do. It's kind of non exciting from a blogging point of view but I'm seeing 2021 as the year where I'd potentially have a proper dressage competition season and maybe try eventing again too. On a personal level, I pretty much just want to do my best to stay happy and healthy. Riding ponies, there are some wishful numbers on the scale associated with some of my riding goals, but I'm more concerned with keeping a good mindset and just treating myself well overall. Posted by T at January 03, 2020 15 comments Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) Hi! I'm T, living the good life on the West Coast with my two ponies. I ride and compete in lower level eventing and dressage, but often take long time outs on the trail too.	11,892
Preparations are under way Liverpool go into this weekend’s match with West Ham – their third outing in a week – having split the points in their last two games in seriously contrasting fashion. The 3-1 loss at the hands of Hull City is being hailed as the worst performance of the season, while their 5-1 routing of Norwich City only a few days later is predictably being called one of the best. What, the question remains, does tomorrow bring? Following the loss at the KC Stadium on Sunday, Reds winger Raheem Sterling called on the club to snatch all six of the points up for offer during the remainder of the week and the 18-year old did his part by topping off Luis Suarez’s four-goal master-class with the winner on Wednesday night. If the complete and utter decimation of the Canaries is any indication of the mood Brendan Rodgers side is in, then getting that other three points isn’t going to be a problem. Or will it? It has to be said that Chris Hughton’s side did very little wrong midweek and the result – no matter how celebrated – was a little harsh on the visitors. No amount of time on the training pitch is going to prepare you for a player in the kind of form Luis Suarez is in; he seems to find a completely different level every time he faces off with the Canaries and his history making hat-trick of hat-tricks just goes to show that when the man is on song, he’s pitch perfect. The rest of the side though? Their harmonies were a bit flat and that’s exactly the kind of thing Sam Allardyce is going to look to exploit on Saturday – if you can’t stop Suarez, you have to find other ways to beat-up on Liverpool. The last time West Ham United came to Anfield, they were able to sneak a point; doing it again will surely be seen as a result after a run of form that’s seen the Irons win only once in their last six matches. The low point – or, at least what looks to be the low point — came when a rare win for newly promoted Crystal Palace got them off the foot of the Premier League at the expense of their more established opponents. It goes without saying that Allardyce, who has never been one to pull punches, was less than enthused. Marouane Chamakh’s first goal since August helped new Eagles boss Tony Pulis grab three crucial points, and with the goal coming before the half-time break, Allardyce rued the many missed opportunities to level. “On such a crucial game we should not have let that slip. A point at the end of the day wouldn’t have been a bad result” said the Hammers manager, who laid the blame directly on his side. “It’s all our fault today” he conceded. Losing to Palace is never acceptable and West Ham will be looking for a response on their travels with Liverpool old-boys Joe Cole and Stewart Downing likely to feature, though Andy Carroll has just returned to training after seven months out and won’t be anywhere near the starting line-up come Saturday. Neither player has made much of an impact since switching Merseyside for London; Cole, for example, was hauled off after only 40-minutes in the Hammers 3-0 loss to former club Chelsea at the end of November. That, of course, is music to our ears. It’s been a torrid campaign thus far for 17th West Ham and a loss tomorrow could very well push them closer to the relegation scrap – something Brendan Rodgers won’t lose any sleep over. Up at the other side of the table, the Reds have slipped into fourth place in the Premier League after holding steady in one of the top two spots since the beginning of the campaign. With matches against Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea coming before the calendar turns, the Reds boss will be banking on taking full points against the Hammers with the other results less than assured. We got a curve ball midweek when Joe Allen replaced Lucas in midfield, though it’s unlikely we’ll see the same come tomorrow. The diminutive Welshman did little wrong against Norwich City, but memories of seeing his side out-run and out-worked by Mohamed Diamé will surely hand a recall to the more defense minded Brazilian. The central defensive pairing remains a crap-shoot so you can take any one of Martin Skrtel, Daniel Agger, Kolo Toure and Mamadou Sakho to partner each other. Ex-Hammer Glen Johnson and local lad Jon Flanagan are pretty much nailed on to cover the flanks while Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson are the likely choice to team up with Lucas in the midfield. It goes without saying that Luis Suarez will start-up top on Saturday after bagging an earth shattering four goals against Norwich City on Wednesday and Philippe Coutinho, as long as he’s still fit, will certainly occupy one of the other slots. You’ve got your choice between Victor Moses – who hasn’t looked so hot since scoring on his debut against Swansea City way back when -, Raheem Sterling – who showed an unflattering selfish side on Wednesday –, and Iago Aspas – malaligned since arriving from Spain in the summer – to fill the other spot. Regardless, this should be three points for us. I hate to make bold predictions; we’ve seen week over week that there are no easy games in the Premier League, but following Wednesday nights massacre, there’s sure to be some magic still floating around in the air at Anfield. If we want to keep pace, we’re going to need to take advantage… Be sure to pop by before the match for the starting line-ups and afterwards for a full reaction and other goodies. In the meantime, give us a follow on Twitter and a like on Facebook; don’t be a stranger. Can’t find up from down or tell black from white, but doesn't care cause it’s all Red to him. When he's not pissing and moaning about all things Liverpool, he’s chatting nonsense with his multiple personalities — or his “entourage” as he likes to call them. 5 thoughts on “Time to Hammer the Irons: West Ham United Preview” December 6, 2013 at 6:43 pm Allen did have bad moments against Norwich and is just an average small player with no confidence. Sterling shouldn’t play imo because he’s too weak and keeps losing the ball so I’d play Aspas. West ham play high balls to their big players so I think Liverpool should play their more powerful players.	6,561
The growing offshore wind industry is often touted as a boon for job creation, but who will do the work? The U.S. energy secretary and Danish wind developer Orsted say they want American union workers to build offshore wind farms to dot the U.S. coastlines — the building trades workers who could otherwise be left out of a transition to renewable resources. A majority of onshore wind and solar farms have been built either with non-union workers or without collective bargaining agreements, except for in California where unions are more involved in the industry, according to North America’s Building Trades Unions. Orsted signed a project labor agreement this month with the national union representing 3 million people in the building trades to construct the company’s U.S. offshore wind farms with an American union workforce. “Our recent experience in the last two decades with onshore wind and solar has been that the majority of those projects are not built with us,” NABTU Secretary-Treasurer Brent Booker said this week. “So this is groundbreaking in setting the standard for an emerging industry here.” The Biden administration wants to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, generating enough electricity to power more than 10 million homes. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited the New London State Pier facility last week to see how Orsted, energy provider Eversource and the state of Connecticut are transforming it into a hub for the offshore wind industry. At a press conference after, the Democratic governor and Democratic congressmen spoke about creating American jobs — messaging that will surely play into their reelection campaigns. Gov. Ned Lamont said there are “hundreds of good paying jobs right here” and “we’re just getting started.” U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal thanked the unions, saying “this is the future of energy in the United States of America right here.” U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney said they’re maximizing every opportunity for the state to grow in a sustainable way. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, the only one not up for reelection, echoed the same message, saying offshore wind is the “holy grail of public policy” because it creates jobs, helps the local economy, makes the country more secure and helps save the planet. Flanked by building trades members, Granholm said the administration is committed to creating “union jobs in America in this clean energy economy.” She said she wants predominantly American union workers to build U.S. offshore wind farms and would like to see project labor agreements in all aspects of the energy transition, drawing cheers from workers at the pier. “That’s what we’d like, all union,” she told The Associated Press. Allison Ziogas, Orsted’s U.S. labor relations manager, said one of the reasons they sought the agreement with NABTU was to assure workers, particularly in the fossil fuel industry, that they can have good-paying jobs in offshore wind. “There is not the same level or quality of jobs with the solar industry, so it’s kind of created a false narrative that you can have good jobs or a healthy climate but not both,” she said. “And we really recognized that if we didn’t have everyone on board, we knew how things would wind up. It would wind up in gridlock.” Orsted currently has six projects in five states. The “National Offshore Wind Agreement” covers contractors working on those projects and future ones, with no termination date on the project labor agreement. It sets the terms and conditions for union workers to build offshore wind farms, with targets to ensure a diverse workforce. It contains provisions for training to ensure they can construct the complex infrastructure. Ziogas said nearly all of the total work hours on each project will be done with union labor, with a team from abroad with experience installing turbines supporting the offshore work. She said Orsted is committed to “creating an American industry,” and hopes the agreement sets the bar for it. Keith Brothers, head of the building trades in Connecticut, said he briefly spoke with Granholm at the pier about the project labor agreement. Brothers said it’s about creating opportunities, not only for a longtime tradesman but also for a new apprentice looking for a career in the emerging U.S. offshore wind industry. “That’s what’s exciting about it, it’s new. We really don’t know what it’s going to bring or how many jobs. But we know it’s a lot,” he said. “We know it’s new and there’s a lot coming.” The first U.S. offshore wind farm began operating off Block Island, Rhode Island, in late 2016. Orsted acquired the developer and now operates that five-turbine wind farm. The first commercial-scale project is off the coast of Massachusetts. The Biden administration has also approved the construction and operations for South Fork Wind, a joint venture between Orsted and Eversource. Its transmission system will connect to the electric grid on Long Island, New York, making it the state’s first offshore wind farm and jumpstarting the offshore wind industry there. 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[As you can see below, this year’s team was very young. Freshmen and sophomores played major roles. We knew they’d be talented, but the youth undoubtedly led to a unique season . . . ] [Our Cards were hosting the Willmar Cardinals in the section semifinals . . . ] [Refs’ and captains’ pre-game meeting. The subject of said meeting can only be disclosed on a need-to-know basis . . . ] [Our Cardinals won both regular season games from their Cardinals, in one game unleashing 69 shots on goal . . . ] [We were certainly the favorites in the game . . . ] [And Alex began pressing the attack early . . . ] [And Hanley Block (28) scored within 3 minutes . . . ] [The next face-off . . . ] [Then McKenna scored less than 6 minutes into the game . . . ] [Scored again. It seemed like this game would no longer be in doubt . . . ] [But then Willmar scored a bit of a sloppy goal with about one minute left in the period. It obviously gave them hope . . . ] [Then into the 2nd period, Willmar scored two quick and eary power play goals and all of a sudden we had a tie game?] [Chastised by that . . . ] [McKenna then completed her hat trick and we had the lead again . . . ] [Then Mayson Toft (14) scored and we appeared to be on our way again with a two goal lead . . . ] [But then Willmar scored about a minute after Mayson’s goal, and it was a one goal game heading into the final period . . . ] [The 3rd period was tense all the way . . . ] [Willmar pulled their goalie at the end . . . ] [And Hanley got an empty-netter for her 2nd goal of the game . . . ] [Our Cards win!!] [The last home game for the seniors . . . ] Hockey player? The Cards played Fergus Falls two nights later in Willmar for the section title. They played the kind of game that marked this “unique” season. The two teams split during the regular season, and the Otters were the No. 1 seed based on overall record. But I think most likely thought the Cards the favorite (we won and outshot them 42 – 16 in the second game). But as so often happened during the season, the Cards outshot the Otters again 33 – 16, but lost 3 – 1. As in the Willmar game, the Otters had back-to-back power play goals the 2nd period, and despite the Cards 16 – 4 shot advantage in the 3rd, neither team scored again. That ended a 7-year Cardinal run as section champs, and it may be the first time the Otters have won it. So congratulations to them. Particularly early in the season, the Cards were losing games where they had big shot advantages. But even in those lost games, the young talent was displayed and it would only be a matter of time before it clicked. The team won 8 of its last 9 until the championship game and finished with a 13 – 12 regular season record and 2 – 1 in the sections. What jumps out at the end is that we outscored our opponents 100 – 66 and outshot them 1001 to 574! Wow! That would seem to indicate a team with a really good record? But what anomalies: We outshot Willmar 69 – 12 in our 1st game against them, but only won 2 – 1; we outshot Mound Westonka (a top ten team) 32 – 12, yet lost 6 – 0 (???); we outshot St. Cloud in the 1st game 35 – 13, yet lost 3 – 1. Well, you get the idea. Thanks to the team for a fun and interesting season. I think they’ve given us a preview of what’s ahead, and that we’ll likely be section favorites again next year. Post season, hockey players head for the beach . . . If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead. ~ Erma Bombeck Up Next: Maybe Spain Related Published by tomobert63 The Journey Begins Thanks for joining me! This is the follow-up to the original, “alexandriacardinals.wordpress.com,” which overwhelmed the system’s ability to handle it any more. Thus, this is “Part 2.” As the original was initially described: 10-26-07-4 “It all began in a 5,000 watt radio station in Fresno, California” . . . wait a minute, that was Ted Baxter on the Mary Tyler Moore Show! Let’s see . . . oh yeah, it all began in 2003 when retirees, i.e., old people, in Alexandria, Minnesota, who had no desire to become snow birds, went looking for mid-winter entertainment here in the frozen tundra of West Central Minnesota. We discovered girls’ high school hockey, fell in love immediately, and it remains our favorite spectator sport to this day. Initially, and for several years, reports on these games were e-mailed to those who were actually snowbirds but wanted to keep abreast of things “back home.” It was ultimately decided a blog would be more efficient, and it evolved into a personal diary of many things that attracts tens of readers on occasion. It remains a source of personal mental therapy and has yet to elicit any lawsuits. ~ The Editor, May 9, 2014 p.s. The photo border around the blog is the Cardinal girls’ hockey team after just beating Breck for the state championship in 2008. It’s of the all-tournament team. The visible Breck player on the left is Milica McMillen, then an 8th-grader – she is now an All-American for the Gophers. The Roseau player in the stocking cap I believe is Mary Loken, who went on to play for UND; and the Cardinal player on the right, No. 3, is Abby Williams, the player we blame most for making us girls’ hockey fans who went on to play for Bemidji State. ********************************************************************************* Photos contained herein are available for personal use. All you have to do is double click on any of the photos and they will become full screen size. You can then save them into your personal “My Pictures” file. They make lovely parting or hostess gifts, or holiday gifts for such as Uncle Ernie who wants to see how his grand niece is doing on the hockey team. If any are sold for personal profit, however, to, for example, the Audubon Society, National Geographic, Sven’s Home Workshop Monthly, Curling By The Numbers, or the World Wrestling Federation, I only request that you make a donation to the charitable organization of your choice. You have two hours and fifteen minutes. Pencils ready? Begin! ******************************************************************************** View all posts by tomobert63	6,514
You cannot make a person a leader by merely insisting he or she is special. You need to challenge the person on a physical, mental, and spiritual level; only then will the leader emerge. Of course, you might be hard-pressed to find evidence of this maxim in the world today, especially where kids are concerned. The Czar spent some time at two very different Chicago Public Schools; he will not name the schools individually, but will say that one was in a highly transitional neighborhood that moved from Polish to Arabic, and is now moving fast from Arabic to Hispanic. The other school was in a high school in an infamous southeast-side neighborhood that is entirely African-American. Your first impression, and possibly only impression, in the now Hispanic school is a powerful emphasis on language. Signs are bilingual everywhere, and even common objects have labels attached to them, such as windows / ventanas: three-by-five index cards written in Sharpie tacked to the item with tape. Mind you, these are in rooms for older children. Know why? Well, you would not be wrong to think there was a strong and noble attempt to teach them English. Libertarians tend to believe otherwise—and there is much evidence to push them to extremes—but this is still very much an English-speaking country. You cannot achieve anything beyond a marginal potential if you speak no English here. Amigos, usted debe hablar Inglés en los Estados Unidos, a pesar de lo que usted escuchado en México. But the real reason is more sinister, and although understood by educators in large cities, remains unknown by the average person: a huge percentage of the children arriving here from Mexico cannot read Spanish, either. Imagine you are a seventh-grade teacher, and have non-English-speaking kids who have the reading, writing, and arithmetic skills of a kindergartener. Good luck getting them through geometry and American history. Of course, the conservative gut instinct is to wring your hands and wonder why we are letting these kids into our country. But hold on: Chicago does not allow illegal aliens into the schools. These kids, whatever their faults are, are American citizens—just uneducated ones. As long as we make education compulsory, we inherit an obligation to teach them. And these weird methods are largely what our grandparents learned when they went to pubic schools, unable to read whatever language was spoken at home as well as English. And no, before you correct the Czar, many public schools did not teach solely in English. Although there were no formal bilingual education programs in 1913, many schools with a predominant nationality used the primary language quite a bit as a way to transition students into English. Did it work? Ask your grandparents. On the other hand, the largely black high school was a surreal experience. The school was completely the result of some sociological experiment in the 1960s, with brightly colored concrete masonry block walls, long corridors that go nowhere, claustrophobic rooms, and a complete basement feel with exposed piping and conduits. The students have attempted to personalize the school in their own ways: a mix of brilliantly done murals and, sadly, a fair amount of gang-related symbology. We are not trying to paint an image: this becomes important in a bit. Because in nearly every single classroom, there is either disturbingly excessive motivational propaganda or an over-the-top emphasis on slavery. For example, there are pictures of black civil rights protestors being sprayed with fire hoses, under which is the caption “Resilience: they were strong like you.” Another poster of President Obama with the title “You can change the world.” Uh-huh. And pictures of slaves in chains everywhere, coupled with posters of contributions by slaves to American culture (blues and jazz, various foods, and so on). In one room, there are essays posted on looseleaf paper, taped to the orange walls: “I believe that slavery still exists because the rich man still exploits the black and make us sleep on the floor and not have good clothes.” We found that quote today. Another: “I think the Emancipation Proclamation shows hypocrisy because it freed the slaves in the South but not the North.” Make of this what you will. The Czar’s thoughts: these did not represent random samples, but were the best of the bunch. And no critique from the teacher on either one? Know why? Because this is being promoted. No, this is not some screed about conspiracies. What we mean here is that there is a very deliberate attempt to promote black culture as (a) purely the result of slavery and oppression by the white man and (b) reassurance that despite the fact you are black, you are a decent person. And this is pathetic. Perhaps the Czar is cynical after all these years, but come on: this is some misguided program developed, doubtless by white guys in some conference room, to try to make blacks feel better about themselves while acknowledging the vast debt they are owed. That sound is our sympathy leaving the room. Yes, we must never ignore the hideous crime of slavery. But face it: unless these kids are actually from some of the uglier parts of Africa, they have never been slaves. At this point, neither have their parents or grandparents. But constant emphasis of this almost creates the impression that it could happen again. And this assault with motivational messages? Tell us this does not stem from some 21st Century version of the noble savage bullshit. Throughout the school is a total lack of historical context bordering on the obscene. In a main corridor are student-painted portraits of key figures in history. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rosa Parks. Malcolm X. Huey P. Newton, for God’s sake. Beyoncé Knowles. Snoop Dogg. Holy crap: whatever happened to Fred Douglas or George W. Carver? Is anyone teaching the truth about Newton? Or that Beyoncé and Snoop are stunningly wealthy entertainers that lead a life unobtainable by the average person? Where is the distinction between great, merely famous, infamous, and notorious? Evidently, school administrators seem to think that blacks are only valuable when they become famous. What a shame that Dr. King finds his great visage placed among these people. A bigger shame that no one at this school seems to be teaching King’s message, as these portraits seem to have been chosen for the color of their skin, rather than the content of their character. Lest you be uncertain: the Czar believes entirely in Dr. King’s awesome goal. The Czar believes that blacks are real people, like anyone else. No better, no worse. No greater, no weaker. That it is up to the individual to recognize his or her own strengths, and use them to his or her own advantage. But this school immerses students in a dismal mixed message that they are victims, and that despite all their faults, they might just become incredibly wealthy. And that is a crime, right out of the leftist make-them-dependent-on-you playbook. But hold on. There is hope. As the Czar entered one classroom, abandoned for summer vacation, he was shocked to see written on the blackboard one comment: Final exam question: choose one result of the Tonkin Resolution and how this continues to effect foreign policy today. The Czar stood and gaped at this for almost a half-minute. Wow! Real history being taught. With a lesson for today! Heck, most people writing for blogs today could not answer this question. Whoever that teacher was, nice one. Then, the Czar wandered into the school auditorium, where a speaker was addressing the entire future (incoming) freshman class during orientation. The Czar entered completely unobserved, and caught a delicious moment. The speaker was warning the kids not to expect society to just hand over their earnings to you. Lots of kids come in here as freshmen, he said, hoping to eke out a couple years of high school, drop out, and then live off a monthly government check for $500. “You think you can live off $6,000 a year? You boys think you can impress a girl with that? You girls think you can raise a family on that? Because a lot of you kids do, and that right there is why some white folks think you’re crazy.” He then rattled off average starting incomes for lawyers, dentists, accountants, and stockbrokers, explaining how only hard work and discipline will make that happen. What could they do with that kind of money? What could you do to make that happen? It was, overall, a shocking conservative message of hard work, investing, and playing it smart. He warned the girls about premarital sex (which wound up with a really funny but off-color joke that made a superb point). He warned the boys about gangs—if you want carry a gun, and belong to a group that takes care of you, the military recruiters will be in to talk to you in two years. You get all that, plus a steady job, and serve your country as well. What a refreshing change from the usually ineffective “stay in school, don’t do drugs” pablum, eh? But then the Czar went back into the main corridors, saw the picture of Huey Newton, and wondered who had the siren song here. Божію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in the steppes of Russia in 1267, and was cheated out of total control of all Russia upon the death of Boris Mikhailovich, who replaced Alexander Yaroslav Nevsky in 1263. However, in 1283, our Czar was passed over due to a clerical error and the rule of all Russia went to his second cousin Daniil (Даниил Александрович), whom Czar still resents. As a half-hearted apology, the Czar was awarded control over Muscovy, inconveniently located 5,000 miles away just outside Chicago. He now spends his time seething about this and writing about other stuff that bothers him. Posted in Africa, African Colonialism, Education, Race permalink Божію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born in the steppes of Russia in 1267, and was cheated out of total control of all Russia upon the death of Boris Mikhailovich, who replaced Alexander Yaroslav Nevsky in 1263. However, in 1283, our Czar was passed over due to a clerical error and the rule of all Russia went to his second cousin Daniil (Даниил Александрович), whom Czar still resents. As a half-hearted apology, the Czar was awarded control over Muscovy, inconveniently located 5,000 miles away just outside Chicago. He now spends his time seething about this and writing about other stuff that bothers him. View all posts by The Czar of Muscovy The “reality-based community” is half-way to the Hollow-Earth Lizard People Theory → A secret society dedicated to the restoration of the Kingdom of Poland-Lithuania, the imprisonment of Esperanto speakers, and furthering the eschatological doctrine of the Return from Occultation of the Thirteenth Imam, Val Kilmer. Seriously, what happened to that guy? 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Directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, the film is set to premiere on Zindagi’s DTH platforms, on November 27. ‘Baarish Aur Chowmein’ revolves around the story of a Muslim man Siraj, essayed by talented actor Amit Sadh, who is looking for a house on rent in Mumbai. He faces various challenges as not many landlords are willing to accommodate a Muslim tenant. Desperate to seek a roof under his head, Siraj hides his true identity and eventually finds a home. Life takes a different turn when Siraj falls in love with his landlord’s daughter, Neelu (Taapsee Pannu). A young, bubbly Maharashtrian girl, Neelu works as a background dancer in Hindi films. With their strikingly opposite personalities and ideologies, Siraj is completely smitten by Neelu, and asks her to love him in exchange for a monthly salary. This unusual settlement leads to many revelations between the two. Talking about the film, actor Taapsee Pannu said, “Baarish Aur Chowmein is a beautiful and impactful film. It speaks volumes and showcases the subtle realities of life to the audiences. Just like the title of the film, the two characters Siraj and Neelu are poles apart yet complement each other entirely. Essaying the character of Neelu was indeed a creatively satisfying experience. She has many complex layers to her personality and sinking into her mind was challenging and fulfilling for me as an actor. Moreover, working with an ace director like Tigmanshu Dhulia and a passionate actor like Amit Sadh was a great experience. I am looking forward to the Indian television premiere of the film and hope audiences can resonate with the storyline.” Shedding light on his character, actor Amit Sadh said, “Baarish Aur Chowmein gave me the opportunity to essay a very intriguing character,Siraj. Torn between his identity and his needs, Siraj’s character experiences an inner turmoil at various levels, which made the character challenging and also helped me explore various aspects of myself as an actor. It was an incredible experience to work with a stalwart director like Tigmanshu Dhulia and supremely talented and dedicated actor like Taapsee Pannu.” Related Posts Graduating film student sets out to create meaningful entertainment Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan OFFICIALLY gets engaged to beau Nupur Sikhare; Imran Khan makes a rare appearance [WATCH VIDEOS] About The Author Recent Posts Russia-Ukraine war live: US sees ‘reduced tempo’ in conflict; Russia will not accept oil price cap \| Ukraine Buyers use house price crash to bag bargain homes as anxious sellers accept low bids \| Personal Finance \| Finance Ukraine LIVE: Looters target Banksy by lifting mural from battered building before arrest \| World \| News	2,811
The U.S. conference is taking place September 21–24, 2020, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California. The European conference is taking place 17-19 November 2020, at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. When is my session proposal due? The deadline to submit for the U.S. conference is 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, March 6, 2020. The deadline to submit for the European conference is 17:00 CET on Friday 17 April 2020. Can I submit to the U.S. conference and the European conference? Yes, you may submit your session proposal to both conferences. You will need to go through the complete submission process for both the U.S. and European conferences. Please note the different submission deadlines for each conference. Due to the high volume of submissions, we cannot accept all session proposals. The Content Review Committee will select the best session proposals based on the guidelines outlined on this website. How many speakers are allowed in each breakout session? One speaker is allowed per breakout session. If you’d like to add a co-presenter, please provide your rationale during the submission process. All approved speakers will be provided a complimentary pass to Workday Rising. Speaker passes are not transferable. If you have questions regarding speaker passes, please contact risingspeakers@workday.com. What are the tracks? Workday Rising is organized by broader content categories aligned with audience experience paths. Select the track that is most relevant to your session proposal, even if your content works for multiple tracks. If your session proposal is selected, Workday may change your track to better suit our curriculum design. View this year’s tracks. Will any core industries be a focus at Workday Rising? Workday Rising offers attendees the opportunity to learn how Workday solutions can meet the needs of unique industries. Content, sessions, and peer-to-peer networking will be featured in these industries: Healthcare (U.S. only) Higher Education (U.S. only) Public Sector (U.S. only) How long does the submission process take? If you’ve reviewed the guidelines on this website and have your information ready, it should take about 15 minutes or less to complete the submission process. You can also save your partial session proposal and complete it later before the Call for Presentations closes. If you don’t complete your session proposal by the deadline, it will be marked with a “Partial” status and will not be considered for selection. You will receive an email confirmation that includes your session proposal details once it has been successfully submitted. What information do I need to provide in order to submit? In addition to your session’s title, description, track, learning level, learning objectives, and speaker information, you should be prepared to answer the following questions as part of the submission process: This content is most relevant for which business size? This content is most applicable to which deployment stage? What level of Workday user will benefit most from this content? This session most closely aligns with which track? What other information, such as documents that help to tell your story, would you like the Content Review Committee to consider? Has your session content been used for a Workday webinar in the past year? Would you be willing to present this content at other Workday events? You will be able to select from several options in the submission tool for many of these questions. What makes a good title? Consider short, straightforward titles that clearly describe what your session will cover. Clever titles might be fun, but remember that you’re vying for the attention of the Workday Rising Content Review Committee along with hundreds of other submissions. If your submission is selected, it will be published in the Session Catalog so make sure your title is clear and concise. There is a 100-character limit (including spaces) for the title. See recommendations here. What makes a good description? Keep your session description short and simple. Articulate the value of the session, what you will cover, and what attendees can expect to learn. Include keywords that you think your target audience would search. Should your submission be selected, it will be published in the Session Catalog so it's important that your description matches the content that you will present. There is a 400-character limit (including spaces) for the description. See recommendations here. What is the right business size for my content? Small enterprise: Fewer than 999 employees. For example, is your content for a lean team, for colleagues performing multiple roles, or for a quickly scaling business? Medium enterprise: 1,000 to 3,499 employees. For example, is your content meant for companies experiencing accelerated growth, responding to risk, or leveraging new technology? Large enterprise: 3,500 to 29,999 employees. For example, is your content for established companies seeking to drive efficiency, ensure compliance, make data-driven decisions, or build a smart business? Major/mega: 30,000 employees or more. For example, is your content geared toward companies with very complex, global deployments? Not applicable: For example, does your content cover a pressing business topic or opportunity applicable to all business sizes, such as diversity and inclusion, responding to GDPR, and so on? What deployment stage is right for my content? Pre-deployment: The company is preparing for deployment. In deployment: The company is actively deploying Workday. 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If my session proposal is selected, will Workday pay for my travel or lodging? Workday will not reimburse travel or lodging, or provide other financial compensation for speakers. If I change companies after my session proposal is selected, can I still present? Unfortunately, we are unable to accept your session proposal if you change companies. Your session will be canceled and removed from our conference program. Help! I created an account, but I’m no longer able to log in. What should I do? Our support team is here to help with all technical issues. Email risingspeakers@workday.com with any questions or concerns. You can visit www.workdayrising.com/us for more information about the U.S. conference or www.workdayrising.com/europe for more information on the Europe conference. Check back for more details on each conference as we get closer to registration launch. Still have questions? 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How can you claim infallibility and claim that in these 114 [drone] strikes there was just one mistake — one person killed that was a civilian — and at the same time say, ‘Well, we don’t really know how many people were killed or who they were, but we know they weren’t civilians’? I don’t know how you can do that. \| Contemporary Quotations A project of the Rev. James B. Simpson Fellowship at American University’s School of Communication Search by Date Search by Source How can you claim infallibility and claim that in these 114 [drone] strikes there was just one mistake — one person killed that was a civilian — and at the same time say, ‘Well, we don’t really know how many people were killed or who they were, but we know they weren’t civilians’? I don’t know how you can do that. Monday, 17 September 2018 / Published in Uncategorized How can you claim infallibility and claim that in these 114 [drone] strikes there was just one mistake -- one person killed that was a civilian -- and at the same time say, 'Well, we don't really know how many people were killed or who they were, but we know they weren't civilians'? I don't know how you can do that.	1,199
This week the Travis County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the inaugural “Vision Summit: Looking Toward the Future of Re-entry”, right here in Grassroots Leadership’s backyard in Austin, Texas. The gathering’s intention of bringing together the re-entry advocacy and service delivery community in order to better collaborate and communicate toward the goals of reducing recidivism and improving re-entry programs is one we appreciate. It acknowledges the need, both locally and nationally, for reforms that effectively shift people out of confinement and back into society, and across the country there is a growing number of innovative and creative solutions doing just that. The Vision Summit is a promising convening where the opportunity for cross-fertilization of ideas and experience will enhance the growing trends in rehabilitation and re-entry. However, we question the Vision Summit’s wisdom in inviting private prison corporation GEO Group representatives to deliver a workshop on evidence-based practice and re-entry. Surely the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and its conference partners are well aware of the presence of private prisons and mental health facilities operated by private prison companies in Texas. Not only is there a private facility in virtually every corner of this state, but there have also been highly publicized scandals at several of them, including those operated by GEO Group, whose reputation in Texas has been littered with repeated escapes, contraband smuggling by guards, abuse, neglect, and even death. The company’s national rap sheet reveals more of the same. In our opinion, for-profit private prison companies should not be offered platforms where they are revered as authoritative “best practices” voices on any aspect of incarceration, rehabilitation, re-entry or community supervision. Generally speaking, their collective and individual track records are abominable when it comes to the safety, health, and wellness of incarcerated individuals and those supervising them. Re-entry initiatives become meaningless if incarcerated individuals’ physical and emotional health needs are compromised and ignored while they are serving sentences. Furthermore, for-profit private prison companies have benefited handsomely from the astronomically rapid rise in incarceration rates in the United States. Track records of abuse and negligence aside, doesn’t it seem contradictory that private prison companies, whose success rests squarely on their ability to increase profit with ever-rising numbers of people confined behind their walls, are moving into the business of ushering people out of prison? How can they make profit if they’re working both ends of the business? We are very interested in this question, and will be doing some digging to find some answers. What we do know is that for-profit private prison companies, like state and local governments, will be forced to react to trends in criminal justice reform and the political and fiscal realities that inform them. Recently, thanks to high profile leaders, including Attorney General Eric Holder, Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker, and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who have publicly advanced hard-hitting critiques of the racial and economic implications of the U.S.’s heavy reliance on incarceration and the urgency to address it, we find ourselves in a political moment in which large strides in reform may be possible. What’s more, Booker and Trumka specifically name the for-profit private prison industry as a factor that should be confronted and challenged in reforming our justice system. We assume that what has been a growing shift in public dialogue on criminal justice reform, informed by powerful politicians and labor leaders, as well as federal and state fiscal realities, all serve as a signal to the for-profit private prison industry that it needs to get creative about how to maintain and grow its profit margins. We can also assume that this sophisticated industry anticipated the shift and is already planning its response. Currently, re-entry and community corrections is a relatively small portion of GEO’s business, but as states work to shrink their incarcerated populations, we may see a rise in private companies vying for contracts to provide re-entry programs and, of course, profit from them. As important as we believe investing in robust and creative solutions to re-entry are, we also know that the best way to keep people out of prison is to not put them there in the first place, and the for-profit private prison industry is one of our biggest and most powerful opponents on this front. The Vision Summit, its participants, and future gatherings on improving re-entry policies and programs should be earnestly examining the motivations and the track records of for-profit private prison companies like GEO Group in providing these services and participating in this gathering as peers. Share on Facebook re-entry community supervision Humpday Hall of Shame Log in to post comments Comments I just came from the Vision Summit and this critique is right on point. However, I'd like to add that if it is contradictory for private prison companies, "whose success rests squarely on their ability to increase profit with ever-rising numbers of people confined behind their walls," to get into the business of prisoner reentry, it is likewise contradictory for the sheriff, who lest we forget, is also in the business of locking people up. In the critique of private business, let's not lose sight of the vested interests of public corrections and even independent reentry providers who contract with them. The reentry industrial complex is a growing beast indeed and if the Summit serves as any indication, even its most well-meaning participants are so focused on problem-solving this particular transition for this particular group of people, they may forget to challenge the very social conditions, attitudes and structures that designate certain people for imprisonment in the first place. Log in to post comments Folks... I have worked for CCA personally as an Addictions Professional... they are corrupt and they DON'T CARE about the condition of the offenders they house... even though they "say" they do. They will say one thing and do another. They speak with a forked tongue, they speak out of both sides of their mouths, they teach their administrative leaders to do the same and you know what runs down hill. I have seen with my own eyes for 31/2 years.	6,667
The decade now drawing to a close has proven to be arguably the worst in American history. \| Thoughts for a better life… Making a difference one word at a time ← It is not by chance America was founded Your generosity has made my life better, thx. → The decade now drawing to a close has proven to be arguably the worst in American history. Posted on April 25, 2010 by Jaren The decade now drawing to a close has proven to be arguably the worst in American history. Since the 1840’s, for example, only twice has the inflation adjusted American stock market, been negative over a ten-year period. -.2 percent during the Great Depression era and -.6 (three times that of the Great Depression) during the 2000-09 period! Since 1950, each decade has recorded a rise in the average net worth of Americans. Ranging from 12 percent during the sluggish 1970’s to 44 percent during the 1990’s. The 2000’s showed an unprecedented decline in this number of -13 percent. The total number of jobs in America, which has climbed every decade in American history (even during the 1930’s), and which grew by 31 percent during the 1960’s and by 20 percent during the 1990’s was flat during the 2000’s: 131 million jobs in 2000; the same in 2009. Someday our children will read in history books about the Great Recession. They will discuss sub prime loans and bank bailouts during a backdrop of war on two fronts. History has shown that when the financial markets suffer severe shocks, it can be years before the system functions smoothly again and resumes its place as the lifeblood of a robust and expanding economy. While I do not want to dwell on such negative and depressing financial statistics, it does frame our time and the work we must do. In this great work, we look to many sources for our inspiration and drive. Sometimes our greatest inspiration comes from the great deeds of our ancestors. As I have already suggested Abraham Lincoln steered America through the most profound moral crisis in our history and the bloodiest war. His leadership defined what it meant to be American.	2,138
What exactly does it mean, individually or corporately, when the U.S. Census Bureau reports there are now 320 million Americans? How does anyone begin to think about a world with seven billion people? Try comprehending not just how many human beings there are but the life stories, needs, and aspirations those numbers represent. To understand the coming age perhaps we should start with what's known about the age in which we live. In overlapping centuries, demographic shifts, at least in the U.S., look something like this: The silent generation, ninety-five percent of whom are retired, gave way to baby boomers. They in turn are making room in society and the workplace for Generation Xers and millennials also referred to as Generation Y. The name and period for the cohort following the millennials have yet to be officially determined. By the way, what's the first Fortune 500 company built by millennials? It's Facebook where the majority of 8,000 workers are under 30. It's indispensable for any leader to understand the nature of a "liminal" moment where market positions are often occupied on both sides of a transition threshold. As one era ends and another begins knowing where to invest for the future becomes a consequential decision for leadership. What are the more important implications of varying generational behaviors, including values and technology, if you run a small business, large corporation, not-for-profit, medical practice, church, or institution of higher learning? As the calendar turns to 2015 it might be helpful to see tangible examples of generational makeovers currently playing out in different facets of life. Here are demographic successions which illustrate the changing face of global culture, one person and position at a time: In 2013, Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, age 75, decides it was time to step down after a 33-year reign. She turns the country's largely ceremonious Monarch over to her eldest son, Willem-Alexander, who became the first King of The Netherlands in over 120 years. His wife, Maxima, becomes Queen. Larry Ellison is stepping down as Oracle's CEO, a position he has held at the company since he founded it in 1977. Ellison, 70, is the world's top-paid CEO, bringing in $78.4 million last year. Technically, his salary is only $1 -- he gets paid in company stock options. He's the fifth-richest person in the world, with a net worth of $51 billion, according to Forbes Magazine. Safra Catz, 53, and Mark Hurd, 57, Ellison's top lieutenants, will replace him as co-CEOs. Catz has been Oracle's president since 2004, and Hurd joined Oracle after his unceremonious ouster as CEO of Hewlett-Packard in 2010. Jay Leno's last episode as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" on 6 February 2014 scored the program's most-watched episode in more than 15 years. After 22 years as host, Leno, 64, turned over the reins to Jimmy Fallon, 40. Education You may not have heard of Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA. Cedar Crest is a liberal arts school for women with a 46-year-old president, Carmen Twillie Ambar. (The average age of a college president is 60). President Ambar, who was elected in 2008, represents a new generation of educational leadership. After all, it takes a lot of energy to continually raise money for scholarships, endowments, physical plant improvements, and new buildings. Dr. Ambar holds degrees from Georgetown University, Princeton University, and Columbia University Law School. At the age of 76, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17, 1936, to Italian immigrants, became Pope Francis, leader of the 1.2 billion-member Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis succeeded Pope Benedict who was 85 in retirement. While Pope Francis has drawn a lot of attention for his outspokenness on a variety of subjects, most recently his public criticism of Vatican bureaucracy (Roman Curia), it could be that another important driver of revisioning church leadership is taking place elsewhere in the system among a relatively younger generation ascending to the offices of bishop and cardinal. An example of that transition is Cardinal Woelki, a native of Cologne who was ordained for the priesthood there in 1985, receiving his red hat from Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. At the time he was the youngest member of the College of Cardinals at age 55. For all the inroads made by digital sources over the past five years, most U.S. households still get their news from a nine-decade-old technology, television. According to Gallup surveys, 55 percent rely on TV for current events followed by the Internet with 21 percent. Newspapers and other print publications are next with nine percent. Radio has a six percent share of the news audience. ABC News decided it was time for a redo on the set with long-time World News anchor Diane Sawyer, age 69, giving way to 40-year-old David Muir. Family-owned businesses There are 5.5 million family businesses in the U.S. contributing 57 percent of the Gross Domestic Product ($8.3 trillion). They are also responsible for 78 percent of all new job creation. According to Bloomberg BusinessWeek, 35 percent of Fortune 500 companies are family-controlled. The average life span of a family-owned business is 24 years (familybusinesscenter.com, 2010). About 40% of U.S. family-owned businesses turn into second-generation businesses, approximately 13% are passed down successfully to a third generation, and 3% to a fourth or beyond (Bloomberg BusinessWeek, 2010). Family-owned businesses are going through generational transition, too. The consulting firm, Accenture, released a study in 2013 on how to stay a step ahead of changing consumer behavior. Its premise is that new sources of growth are needed for more segments of the economy. The report underscored that "fast growth" is not a path to the future. Young adult markets don't seem to be a solution either as job and wage growth are proving not to be the same thing, at least for recent hires. College debt delays the purchase of housing and big-ticket items such as autos and appliances. The most fertile ground, says Accenture, is changing consumer behavior or taking advantage of behavior that is already changing. The impediment to that approach is using old business models to address new buying patterns among all age groups. Questions How will you reach new customers and build profitable relationships that are more beneficial than your competitors? How will you hire, train, engage, and retain the next generation of workers? In the coming year, what should you be doing personally, and organizationally, to make way for a tomorrow that's already here? Posted by Russ Bredholt Jr at 12:30 AM Teaching critical thinking skills and their practical application in decision-making, strategy, and corporate structures. Serving businesses and nonprofits since 1980.	7,274
Our third storm of this winter passed through on Tuesday night and today. It started gently snowing at San Jacinto Peak at 1830 last night. This system was much milder than the previous two this winter. Consequently much of the night the precipitation fell as freezing rain even at 10,800′, with only about 2-3″ of snow accumulating overnight. It subsequently snowed steadily from 0700 to 1330 today, with total new accumulation of about 8″ (replacing the same amount lost at the Peak to melting in preceding days). A short video from 1400 this afternoon at San Jacinto Peak is available on YouTube. The lowest elevation reached by the snow level was about 8400′. Saddle Junction (8100′) lost at least 5″ of snow to rainfall in a day, while Annie’s Junction (9070′) gained about 4″ of fresh snow, but lost about 6″ to rain and melting. At times sleet was falling and often failing to accumulate in Long Valley (8600′) in the morning, which reported 1.0″ of rainfall, before a couple of inches of snow accumulated there in the early afternoon. On my descent this afternoon I ran into a misty, windblown, drizzle at 9900′, which stayed with me all the way down to Idyllwild. In Idyllwild (at 5550′) an impressive 1.96″ of rain fell between Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Note that the USFS gate at Humber Park is now closed. There are nine legal parking spaces – available for all uses – just below the gate (near the upper Ernie Maxwell trailhead). The next closest legal parking is 0.1 mile downhill on Forest Drive. Currently many major trails have not been traveled and are obscured by fresh snowfall above 8500′. Good snowshoe tracks exist for Humber Park to San Jacinto Peak and from the Tram to Wellman Divide. Cautious navigation is recommended everywhere. Snow depths measured today are listed at the foot of this posting. Melting of the major Thanksgiving snowstorm had been significant in many areas, with 20-30% of last week’s snowfall lost above 7000′, and much more lost below that elevation. Snow depths are currently good for snowshoeing almost everywhere above about 8000′ elevation. This will change with rapid melting anticipated over the next ten days. Microspikes will become increasingly useful at all elevations over the next few days as established trails become consolidated by hiker traffic and undergo freeze-thaw cycles (emphasis on the thaw). They are especially useful for descending trails when they become icy and compacted. Waterproof footwear is strongly recommended on approach trails at least (e.g. Devil’s Slide, lower Deer Springs) due to extensive slush and water runoff in the trails. Despite relatively mild weather between storm systems, hikers should be prepared for temperatures at or below freezing in the high country, and potentially well below freezing when considering windchill effects. WEATHER The warming rollercoaster ride that defines the weather in the San Jacinto mountains nowadays will continue into December. Warm conditions immediately following this latest storm will take high country temperatures above freezing tomorrow. A brief cooler storm system at the weekend (7th-8th December) will produce moderate rain at mid-elevations (to 9000′) but very little snow is forecast higher up. Then it dramatically warms yet again to temperatures well above seasonal in the week 9th-13th December, with 40+°F likely at the highest peaks and rapid snowmelt likely everywhere. At San Jacinto Peak (10,810ft/3295m) today, Wednesday 4th December 2019 at 1350 the air temperature was 25.4°F (-4°C), with a windchill temperature of 9.0°F (-13°C), 100% relative humidity, and a sharp WSW wind sustained at 9 mph gusting to 21.4 mph. At the Peak on Tuesday 3rd December 2019 at 1645 the air temperature was 32.6°F (0°C), with a windchill temperature of 18.4°F (-8°C), 56% relative humidity, and a brisk SW wind sustained at 13 mph gusting to 20.7 mph, while heavily overcast. All trails above about 8000′ are snow-covered, with depth depending on elevation (see below). Reliable, well-traveled tracks were currently in place only for Devil’s Slide Trail, from Saddle Junction to San Jacinto Peak, and from the Tram through to Wellman Divide. Devil’s Slide Trail this evening was only about 50% snow-covered from the trailhead to 7500′, and had significant water erosion due to runoff. A similar situation is likely at least on Deer Springs Trail below Strawberry Junction. SNOW DEPTHS measured today are as follows. Average depth is given. Drifts will be much deeper than the average in places. Altitudes are approximate. San Jacinto Peak (10810′): 36″ (had melted to 28″ by 3rd December) Wellman Divide (9700′): 16″ (had melted to 12″ by 3rd December) Annie’s Junction (9070′): 18″ (had melted to 20″ by 3rd December) Saddle Junction (8070′): 13″ (had melted to 18″ by 3rd December) Devil’s Slide Trail at Humber Park (6550′): 1″ (had melted to 5″ by 3rd December) Idyllwild (at 5550′): 1″ (remaining from Thanksgiving storm, not new accumulation. Wellman Divide (9700′) this afternoon Wednesday 4th December 2019 (above), and the same view 24 hours earlier on Tuesday 3rd December 2019 (below). San Jacinto Trail Report: available for everyone, funded by readers. While thousands of hours of labor are provided for free, this Report is wholly dependent on small private donations to cover its direct costs (e.g., gear, gas, web space). We are having another busy winter, which will be followed by a very busy PCT season. Every contribution is invaluable, and your donation helps subsidise the thousands of thru-hikers who also use the Report. If you consult this Report regularly, please visit the Donate page. Thank you.	5,682
Yesterday I published a post describing an event my wife and several others from my church hosted. Born into Heaven is meant to memorialize the lives of our Children who never took their first breath. What a needed ministry this is. In this post I’d like to describe what our even looked like. My hope is that many of you reading this post will copy us. I’ve never heard of an event like this, but as one who was personally touched by what happened this last Saturday, I’d suggest hosting an event like this. Let this description serve as inspiration for your own version that addresses your unique community. Saturday was a beautiful spring day, so this event was held in the “Garage,” one of our larger gathering places that is connected to our cafe and has large glass garage doors that open up to our church courtyard. Several women purchased and baked cookies as snacks and others arranged to pick up free (donated) pastries and bagels from Panera Bread. So there was a huge assortment of cookies and breads with water, lemonade and coffee. The service began at 10:00 AM and one of our Teaching Pastors took the stage and told his story of loss. He shared how he and his wife lost their first two children to miscarriage. I don’t know how everyone else in the room felt, but as he told his story, I totally connected with the story and with his pain. After the welcome, one of Gateway’s bands came up and played/sung “Shadow of the Day” by Linkin Park. This wasn’t a second rate ensemble for a last minute Saturday event, but 5-7 musicians who did an incredible job with this song. Next, a woman came up to read a poem called “Time and Space.” The poem was written by a woman who attends Gateway, but wasn’t yet ready to attend this event. The poem was about the grief of her decision to have an abortion earlier in life and the healing that God is doing in her life now. The woman who read the poem briefly shared how she two had experienced an abortion and God had healed her of the emotional scars of that decision. Next, my wife came to share our story. She began the story by talking about our adventure of climbing Pikes Peak last September and how we found ourselves in the midst of a hail storm and white out near the top of the mountain. Even though we could no longer see our path, cairns (intentional stacks of stones left by previous visitors) marked the way. She shared how cairns mark pathways though the wilderness, they mark mountain summits and they memorialize the dead. She went on to share our journey of miscarriage after miscarriage, both before and after having our beautiful son. After Sara shared her story, Rick, the Teaching Pastor who opened the service shared a wonderful message about Mary. He describes how she must have felt, standing at the cross, watching her son die. When we read the story, we often see it at 30,000 feet. We see how it was the fulfillment of prophecy and the forgiveness of sins and that just one page later, he comes back to life. Yet how often do we put ourselves in Mary’s pain and sorrow. It was a beautiful message that allowed our pain to connect with the scripture. Finally, another woman came forward to share her story. Five years ago she lost her little girl at the very end of her pregnancy and experienced a still birth. She shared how God really met her in that moment and began healing her heart shortly after the experience. After sharing her story, she referenced back to Sara’s story about cairns as objects to mark our way and memorize the dead. She instructed that while the band played again, we could take the markers and the smooth stones that made up the centerpieces at our tables and memorialize our children who were born into heaven. We could write their names, due dates or anything else memorable and then place them in the vase in the courtyard. Sara and I took five stones and wrote the names we’ve given to all of our children and placed the first stones in the vase. While the band played, others did the same. In the end, people stayed around to talk and share their stories. There was a representative from one of Gateway’s grief ministries to connect people into appropriate groups if needed. People trickled out shortly after and went about their days. In all, the service lasted about 90 minutes. We did offer childcare up to 2nd grade. With only two full weeks to plan and promote this event, nearly 50 people participated. Not bad for a first run with very little promotion. Many people heard about the service from family and friends and came from as far as Houston to be involved. The following day, the cairn was placed in the auditorium lobby where others could add their stones to memorialize the short and quite lives of their children. Tomorrow I’ll share some resources including programs, pictures and anything else I can muster up. If you're a kidmin content junky... submit your name and email and you will get the following: Congratulations, you have successfully joined our list! Go do something good for yourself, you've earned it! PreviousChildrens Ministry as a career? Kidmin has bad PR About The Author Kenny Conley, the founding author of childrensministryonline.com, is the Next Generation Pastor at MISSION Church in Gilbert, AZ. Kenny is a published author, speaker and hamburger aficionado. Related Posts October 12, 2010 May 3, 2010 June Desktop June 9, 2009 The next big thing is already here January 10, 2012 Starr on May 11, 2010 at 2:59 pm Thanks for sharing. I’ve passed on the link to others. gina on May 11, 2010 at 4:14 pm Amazing. What a great moment for these parents. I’m taking notes. Thanks for sharing. David Wakerley on May 15, 2010 at 8:34 am You guys might be interested in this book: By a pastor here in Sydney – the book has been a blessing to friends of ours. Leave a reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Subsribe to our email list and we will send you AMAZING CONTENT and FREE RESOURCES right to your inbox! Congratulations, you have successfully joined our list! Go do something good for yourself, you've earned it!	6,660
Any USC student-athlete who wants a professional service provider to support their pursuit of NIL opportunities will soon have that service available to them through Stay Doubted, a modern-day media agency empowering the next generation of student-athletes and fans. I’m told these services will be at no cost to the athletes. Stay Doubted has managed over $63 million in sports partnerships, including more than $1 million in collegiate athlete partnerships in the first year of the NIL era. It has worked with major brands, including Amazon, Microsoft, State Farm, Verizon, lululemon, and many others. Stay Doubted has established a subsidiary, BLVD LLC., which will operate as an agency and media company that will exclusively serve USC student-athletes to assist with the development of NIL opportunities. Stay Doubted will have at least seven full-time employees dedicated to BLVD activities. “This agreement and the creation of BLVD are an absolute difference-maker for both our current and future student-athletes,” said USC head football coach Lincoln Riley. “There is simply nothing else like this in our sport. Combining BLVD with the significant advantages of being in Los Angeles provides an NIL program that will have no equal.” “From the moment the NCAA revised its rules regarding the use of NIL, President Carol L. Folt encouraged me to develop the best NIL support program in the nation for our student-athletes consistent with our vision to be the most student-athlete centered program in the country,” said Bohn. “We offer dozens of services to support all aspects of the student-athlete experience: coaching, medical, academic, nutrition, strength training, sports psychology, career planning, and so many more. NIL is a new dimension of the student-athlete experience, and we want to provide best-in-class services to our student-athletes in this area as we do all others.” “I am grateful to President Folt for her leadership and guidance as we developed this program. We have patiently studied the NIL environment both within our program and nationally to inform our decision-making. We believe every student-athlete should have access to NIL support resources and currently only about 3% of our student-athletes have engaged professional service providers. We strive to support our student-athletes in all ways, including in the NIL space. We are thrilled to be able to meet this need and make these resources available through a qualified and reputable third party for our student-athletes should they wish to take advantage.” All USC student-athletes will have the opportunity to voluntarily opt-in to non-exclusive NIL representation through BLVD. The student-athletes will sign their own industry-standard representation agreements with BLVD. The university will not be a party to those agreements, nor will it receive any share of revenue from student-athlete NIL endeavors. While BLVD will provide its services exclusively to USC student-athletes, those student-athletes may also supplement their BLVD representation with other professional service providers. All BLVD activities will be conducted in a manner consistent with California state laws, NCAA rules, and the USC Athletics Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Policy. “Since the inception of NIL, the focus has been on establishing long-term sustainable structures that place student-athletes at the forefront of opportunities and industry-leading resources,” said Michael Jones, CEO of Stay Doubted. “This arrangement achieves that and more. The economic power of Los Angeles is a differentiator that is hard to match. We are prepared to use the Stay Doubted network of brand partners and in-house capabilities to establish BLVD as a leader in the NIL era.” Through its services, BLVD will assist with the development of NIL opportunities for USC student-athletes, including sponsorships, group licensing, promotions and events, and merchandising. All USC student-athletes who voluntarily opt-in to BLVD representation will be equipped with digital “media kits,” which will be available online and showcase the student-athlete’s brand, social media accounts, and key social media metrics. BLVD will also operate as a student athlete-driven media company to tell the stories of USC’s student-athletes by creating original content that will be published across multiple BLVD media platforms. For added exclusive USC student-athlete content and experiential programming, USC fans will have the opportunity to sign up for membership subscriptions. Various levels of membership will be available, and members will gain exclusive access to NIL-related membership perks from USC student-athletes, such as cameo style appearances, event appearances, autographed memorabilia, and more. “I want to be at the forefront of the changing landscape of collegiate athletics,” said USC women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb. “With our agreement with Stay Doubted and BLVD, USC has declared itself a leader in the NIL realm. We want to put resources in place to help our student-athletes thrive in all aspects of their experience, and the creation of BLVD will give our Trojans additional access to benefit from NIL opportunities. Couple that with the inherent benefits of being in Los Angeles, and I believe we’ll be the industry leaders.” Through their independent agreements with BLVD, USC athletes will be compensated for their participation in NIL activities associated with the creation of original content and fulfillment of membership perks. USC student-athletes will also receive revenue generated from any third-party sponsorships associated with BLVD’s original content. Additionally, through their agreements with BLVD, USC student-athletes will have independent access to other essential NIL resources in the areas of accounting, banking, investing, taxes, and legal. For their own brand enhancement, USC student-athletes will have the opportunity to tap into Let Creators Create, which is a media library and experiential program focused on empowering the next generation of creators. USC student-athletes will get tactical tips, tricks, and tools from the biggest creators. To support its operations, BLVD will establish an advisory board of influential leaders across various academic, business, and charitable sectors to provide strategic guidance to the agency. Additionally, BLVD will invite USC alumni to become ambassadors to promote BLVD’s activities and give back to current student-athletes. The third-party NIL agency model originated from the vision of a USC NIL Task Force that was commissioned by President Folt and co-chaired by USC Director of Athletics Mike Bohn and Senior Vice President and General Counsel Beong-Soo Kim. The task force’s efforts were supported by Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Alan Green and included representation from Athletics, Faculty, the Office of Athletic Compliance, the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Government and Community Relations, Student Affairs, University Communications, and Trademarks & Licensing. USC’s NIL strategic planning and educational consultant, Altius Sports Partners, advised USC on the development of the Stay Doubted agreement. “We are pumped to have been part of such an aggressive, innovative approach from its inception and look forward to seeing USC excel with our continued support and guidance,” said Celine Mangan, Senior Account Executive for Altius. “This is a revolutionary model, and I’m confident others will follow.” Said USC’s Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief of Staff Brandon Sosna, “From day one, we have strongly held the belief that there is no better place in the country than USC and Los Angeles for student-athletes to be successful in the NIL era. Our marketplace, powerful alumni base, industry-leading guidance from Altius, and summer professional development programming with the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Marshall School of Business, Gould School of Law, and other schools provide a platform that has no equal. When those strengths are paired with Stay Doubted and BLVD, we believe we have the most strategic and sustainable NIL support program in the country for our student-athletes.” BLVD will officially launch later this summer in advance of the Fall sports season. More information for student-athletes about how to voluntarily opt-in, for fans on how to sign up for membership subscriptions, and for sponsors on how to engage in opportunities with USC student-athletes will be released by BLVD in connection with the launch. The Advisory Board and Ambassadors will also be announced at a later time. Author Kristi A. Dosh is the founder of BusinessofCollegeSports.com and has served as a sports business analyst and contributor for outlets such as Forbes, ESPN, SportsBusiness Journal, Bleacher Report, SB Nation and more. She is also the author of a book on the business of college football, Saturday Millionaires. Kristi is a sought-after consultant and speaker on topics related to the business of college sports and a former practicing attorney. Click to learn more View all posts Related Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Recent Posts Hyatt Times Two: World of Hyatt Partners With Tennessee Receiver Jalin Hyatt Oregon State Defensive Back Alex Austin’s Overcoming Adversity Scholarship Fund Selects Three Winners Big 12 Conference Forms Business Advisory Council to Guide Strategy TigerImpact Collective Has Signed Athletes in Every Sport at Clemson Chloe Mitchel x PlayBooked Podcast with Guest Host Kristi Dosh Copyright © 2021 SportsBizMiss Enterprises, LLC \| This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.	10,206
I know this year has been a doozy, but in my latest vlog, I give you a piece of advice for moving forward with your life when things don't go your way. Recent Posts You’re leaving lots of money on the table if you are suffering from burnout. I’ll explain. Apr 20, 2022 How You Create change in parts of your life you aren’t proud of you. Apr 18, 2022 For those of you that actually want a life outside of your work, business, it’s in your best interest to ask this question on a regular basis.	493
On February 8, 2022 at approximately 9:39 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department responded to the area of Starkweather Road, Moosup, in front of the Union Cemetery for a report of a one car motor vehicle crash. American Legion Ambulance and Moosup Fire Department were requested to the scene. Upon arriving on scene an investigation was conducted which revealed 39 year old Denise Taylor of Plainfield was traveling southbound […] todayFebruary 9, 2022 103 Similar posts Ledyard Police Investigate Alleged Racial Slurs at Ledyard/Bacon Academy Girls Basketball Game in February 2022	612
Recycling days will be changing in January to alternating sides of the Borough (previously the entire Borough was on the same schedule). Below are the upcoming January dates for your reference: East Side – South Street to Summit Line (includes South St even numbered houses & Passaic Street odd numbered houses) West Side – South Street to Berkeley Heights Line (includes South St odd numbered houses & Passaic street even numbered houses) Friday, January 4th – EAST Friday, January 11th – WEST Friday, January 18th – EAST Friday, January 25th – WEST X Borough phone lines are currently out of order. Verizon has been notified and is working to correct the issue. In the interim, please use the Contact Us forms if you need assistance. Union County Launches New Recycle Coach Mobile App Union County has launched Recycle Coach, a free app designed to help make recycling and solid waste information more accessible to County residents and engage the public in the principles of “Reduce, Re-use and Recycle.” Recycle Coach provides accurate, up-to-date information on Union County’s recycling events, as well as local recycling schedules in a handy, user-friendly mobile format. Check out the new Recycle Coach for detailed recycling information and a downloadable app! A major fiber optics cut has affected telephone service throughout New Jersey. The borough phone circuits are currently inoperable. Crews are working on fixing the issue. In the interim, if you need to contact the borough, please use the Contact Us forms. We apologize of any inconvenience.	1,563
The desire of a modern person to stay online 24/7 stimulates the development of the gadget market, the purpose of which is to provide the user with the common amenities in the form of Internet access and wireless Wi-Fi connection. A few options are available here: Portable WiFi routers that run on their own battery power and work as mobile hotspots; Portable USB modems that connect to laptops and tablets to provide mobility to Internet users outside the apartment and office. Since smartphones do not provide the desired speed and WiFi sharing quickly drains the mobile battery power, portable routers and WiFi modems are increasingly chosen as a more convenient and reliable option. Let us have a closer look at the benefits portable modems provide. A portable modem has several advantages that significantly improve the daily life of a person in the information society. Convenience. The mobile router is very compact in size, so it easily fits in your pocket and you can use it on the go. It is simple and intuitive to configure and you can easily create your own local network. Portable modems are compatible with almost all modern smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Secure connection. All routers have a built-in firewall to protect users against external attacks from the Internet. It means they ensure the security of your network by preventing unauthorized access to your computer. As you know, connecting to the Internet via a public Wi-Fi is dangerous for your personal data. Ability to create multiple subnets. Through the router, simultaneous Internet access is possible for a number of computers or other portable devices (up to 10): mobile phones, tablets, smartphones, laptops, game consoles, players, cameras with WiFi, as well as computers. Autonomy. Since portable modems connect to your laptop, they can work without an electric network and do not risk running low as routers that run on their own built-in batteries. Using a portable modem, you don’t need to fetch and connect additional power cord. The best option for people who work and live on the go. You can use portable routers when you cannot access the usual cable Internet: for trips to places with limited access to the Internet (to nature, fishing, to the country), or daily trips to a cafe, library, school, work. A tiny device is convenient to take with you on business trips and presentations. And most importantly, with such a device, you can use the Internet even in the absence of electricity in the network. Benefits of Modems over Routers Modern technology has erased the clear boundaries between the definition of a router and a modem. A Wi-Fi router is distinguished by the ability to distribute the Internet to several types of digital devices at once. It is indispensable if the apartment or office has different access points to the Internet: PCs, tablets, smartphones. Portable modems do not normally perform the function of a router. Nonetheless, the newly introduced solutions do have such a feature equalling the rights of routers and modems. A portable modem has several primary advantages with respect to the router: Most of the router models are powered by rechargeable batteries, which is why they can be mobile only when there is a charge in the battery. The rest of the time they are tied to a power outlet or require a connection to PowerBank. A portable modem connects directly to the laptop and does not require an additional power source. It interacts not only with laptops but also with stationary computers. For example, it is suitable for providing laptops with non-working batteries that are tied to an outlet with the Internet. It is also supplied with an exit for the antenna more often than router models. It is worth noting that the cost of the router is slightly higher than of a regular 4G modem. The price normally depends on the router's battery capacity (average capacity is 5-6 hours, maximum - 12 hours), the ability to connect an external antenna to enhance the Internet signal, and the manufacturer. Another point to consider here is the Internet plan offered, as you will normally be tied to one provider’s pricing plan. In this respect, the nect MODEM is quite revolutionary, as it offers an easy switch between a built-in plan and a plan of any other provider of your choice. A portable modem is recommended for those who value quality and reliability. You can take the modem with you without worrying that its battery will be discharged at the wrong time. Thanks to portable modems, employees of large companies or corporate users are able to receive remote access to private secure networks. Users are able to get joint access to the Internet at any special event: industrial exhibition, retreat corporate, or sports event. Guests and employees can stay in touch with the outside world. Simply put, you just have your own local network in your pocket, which allows you to stay independent and securely connected. Always and anywhere. A great benefit we all need now, don’t we?	5,189
According to Killer’s understanding of the captain, he was definitely not a timid person, and he would definitely not swallow his anger if he encountered such a thing. If he did not do anything now, the captain would look down on him. In order to leave a good impression of himself on the captain, he had to understand the circumstances clearly even if he could not handle this matter. Then, he would report it to the captain and wait for his decision. The two peak Dragon Rankers behind Killer could also sense that Miles had a strong background This young man in his twenties had already reached the beginner stage of the Dragon Rank It was not something that ordinary forces could cultivate. However, they also had a God Rank guardian as their backer. That was why they were not afraid of the other party. Now was the time to show loyalty, otherwise, how would they quickly integrate into Red Flame Mercenaries? “Use force? You just want to arrest me, right? Come on! Let me see if you have the guts,” Miles said indifferently. He did not believe that these people would really dare to arrest him. Furthermore, his Grandpa Abel was just next door! If these people dared to touch him, his Grandpa Abel would definitely make them suffer the consequences. “Elders, please bring him back to let the captain deal with him,” Killer said to the two peak Dragon Rankers behind him. The two peak Dragon Rankers took a step forward at the same time, revealing their strength slightly. Instantly, the room was filled with a depressing atmosphere. “Do you want to walk yourself or do you want us to take action?” “Peak Dragon Rankers? I’m so scared! Hahaha!” Miles was not frightened by the strength of those two. On the contrary, he started guffawing. The two frowned and took another step forward. They decided to just immediately take action. However, when they lifted their right leg, an even stronger strength overwhelmed the two. This made them retract their right legs that they had just lifted. ‘What is this?’ The two were shocked. At this moment, an old man walked in through the door. “Who gave you the guts to touch a member of the Pearson family?” The old man asked as he walked in. “Grandpa Abel!” Miles cried out happily. “Don’t be scared, Miles. I am here. No one will dare to bully you now.” This person was Miles’ grandfather, Abel Pearson. He was also one of the two masters who was halfway to the God Rank in the Pearson family. Killer and the two elders from Red Flame Mercenaries were unable to move after being suppressed by the old man. At this moment, their hearts were filled with fear. Unexpectedly, this young man had the protection of someone who was halfway to the God Rank. They had to go back and inform the captain as soon as possible. This was already beyond their strength. However, right now, they had to ensure their safety and not provoke the other party. Even though there were two peak Dragon Rankers and one mid-Dragon Ranker on their side, in the face of a master who was halfway to the God Rank, they had no power to fight back. Even though a master who was halfway to the God Rank was not a true God Rank guardian since he had not yet taken that step, this was something that a peak Dragon Ranker could compete with. “Please calm down, Sir. We’re just doing our jobs and following orders,” Killer said, fighting back the pressure. “Whose orders? Captain Silver Face from Red Flame Mercenaries?” Abel asked. “Yes!” Killer answered. “Go back and tell your captain to come to me personally. You’re still not qualified enough to interrogate a member of the Pearson family,” Abel said. “Okay.” “Get lost now.” After Abel said that, the pressure on the three slowly vanished. Killer and his gang wiped the sweat from their foreheads and left the room slowly.	3,787
We are only able to run through community grants, donations and philanthropic support, so please get in touch if you are able to help us. Whether you want to be acknowledged through shoutouts on our Facebook page, or a link on our website, OR want to remain anonymous, we can talk with you and find a way to make it work! Whatever way, we appreciate your support to ensure Heartfelt House continues doing the amazing work that it does. what you can do to help us Heartfelt House is always in need of donations. Donations for our therapeutic resources, donations for women to attend the group (without having to pay themselves), donations for our ongoing service delivery and donations for all the work we would love to do going forward. To donate to Heartfelt House, please make a direct debit payment into our bank account: volunteer Heartfelt House is always looking for volunteers to come and work with us. If you have time and would like to volunteer with Heartfelt House, please get in contact with us.	1,058
We prefer small but regular contributions of at least £1 a week rather than larger, one-off contributions. If you’d still rather support us by making a one-off contribution, you can do so here. If you want to commit to less than £1 a week, please get in touch and we’ll let you know how to do so. May Allah reward you! How can I get in touch? If you have any queries, want to get involved, or simply want to speak to us, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can do so by filling out the contact form or by sending us an email. We’ll do our best to respond to you as soon as possible. Our email address is: [email protected] Where can I learn more about MYN and its work? You can keep up to date with our projects and campaigns by following us on social media. We are on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We also hope to launch a more full version of our website soon. Of course, you are always more than welcome to reach out directly should you have any queries! How does this work? We’re asking for a regular commitment of just £1 a week to support our work. All you need to do is fill out the form and everything else will be taken care of automatically. The process is completely secure, you don’t have to repeat the process every week, and you can cancel at any time. If you can’t support us by card, direct debit, or PayPal, get in touch and we’ll let you know other ways you can contribute. Our terms of use provide some more information. How will my contributions be spent? Our projects and the projects we support have various expenses such as venue hire, facilitator remuneration, food, and so on. These costs are heavily subsidised for our beneficiaries. The more funding we have, the greater the quality and reach of our work, and the greater its impact. We are a not-for-profit organisation and all our work is voluntary, but we also need some administrative staff to support our work in order to take it to the next level. Where can I learn more about MYN and its work? We’ve spent the last few years working at a grassroots level and are preparing to engage more with the public in the near future. We hope to launch a more full website soon. For now, please get in touch if you’d like more information or would like to get involved. We’re happy to talk! Your payment details will be securely processed by Stripe for credit or debit card payments, by PayPal if you contribute using their service, or by GoCardless if you opt to contribute by direct debit. A record of your contact information and your contribution will be stored securely by MYN. We may use your contact details or selectively share them with our projects in order to keep you updated on how your contributions are being utilised and to keep you informed about how best you can continue to support us (you are welcome to opt out at any time). We will not otherwise share any of your data with other parties without your express consent. Cancellations & refunds You are welcome to cancel your commitment at any time. You can do so by getting in touch with us and we’ll gladly assist you. However, we are not able to provide refunds on any payments already made, though we may make exceptions in specific cases in our discretion. All contributions go to the Muslim Youth Network, a not-for-profit organisation that is registered in the UK as a private company limited by guarantee (company no.: 11933297), a common incorporation for community organisations, to be used in its discretion in pursuit of its mission and vision. By using this website and/or by submitting the form on muslimyouthnetwork.com/support, you consent to all of the above as well as any terms included on the form, such as but not limited to the payment amount and the method and frequency of payment. What is the challenge? The basic challenge is to enlist 10 people by the end of January 2020 to commit to supporting our work with just £1 a week, and the complete challenge is to enlist as many people as possible to contribute as much as possible. The challenger with the most contributions to his or her name wins. Is there a reward? The main reward is with Allah, of course, but to provide some added incentive we will be awarding the winner with an iPad. Challengers in 2nd and 3rd place will also receive a prize. How will you know who and how many people I’ve enlisted? Once you join the challenge you’ll be given a reference code. Make sure everyone you enlist uses your reference code when they sign up. An MYN Associate Member & Volunteer Exclusive Assalamu alaikum! Ahead of our first public campaign, we thought it a great idea to arrange embroidered fleeces for all MYN Associate Members & volunteers. The chosen fleece is a high quality Regatta lightweight jacket. The MYN logo will be embroidered on the top left of the chest area, and a smaller rendition on the back right hand shoulder. There will be an additional design embroidered on the back (still in process – don’t worry, it’ll be classy!). Each fleece costs £25. Please complete this form to secure your fleece. We are placing the order on Monday so the deadline is Sunday night! For reference, Br Miqdad Anam is a size S and Br Tahmid Saleh is a size L. You can also see Regatta’s size guide here (under Jackets, Fleeces, Gilets, Shirts & T-Shirts). What is meant by ‘vision’? An organization’s vision describes what it seeks to achieve. What is MYN’s vision? MYN’s vision can be summarized by our values, the 3 R’s (Revelation, Reality, Resolve), each of which we explain on this page. It is also summarized by our vision statement: “We envision a community of Muslim youth who are inspired by revelation, grounded in reality, and who have the resolve to act and make a difference.” What is meant by ‘mission’? An organization’s mission describes how the organization goes about realizing its vision. It describes the organization’s model and generally what it does. What is MYN’s mission? MYN’s mission can be summarized by the acronym SEED (Share, Engage, Experience, Develop) — each of which we explain on this page —, or by our mission statement: “We seek our vision by sharing our values, engaging society, providing faith-inspired experiences, and developing a generation of principled leaders.”	6,355
The seeds for the rise of Putin were sown by the democrats of the early 1990s. That is what Furman saw. November 16, 2022 November 14, 2022 New Russian poetry in translation Events Readings by Leonid Schwab and Anna Glazova City by City I spent most of my teenage years in Wauwatosa, one of Milwaukee’s oldest suburbs. In the 1960s, at the height of the city’s civil rights struggle, it was one of the hotbeds of racist resistance: when Father Groppi led a protest march into the town, he was met by Klansmen and other onlookers who waved signs reading “Keep Tosa White.” By the early 2000s, such explicit racism was rarely seen. Everything Hoan did for the city, he saw in terms of helping the workers in whose name he governed. May 24, 2011 American Politics Share and Save Email Address This piece is part of City by City, an online project. See the introduction and the rest of the series. Like the uprisings in Libya, Bahrain, and Yemen, the Battle of Wisconsin has apparently ended rather short of liberal victory. Recall petitions are still being filed and donations are still pouring in, but the latest act of the struggle against Governor Scott Walker—a state Supreme Court election widely interpreted as a referendum on Walker’s actions—has yielded a narrow, though still recount-proof, victory for the Republican candidate. Justice David Prosser’s success has more than symbolic importance: it could prove decisive when the numerous challenges to Walker’s anti-union budget bill reach the state’s highest judiciary body. In short, Walker may have succeeded in making the Wisconsin legislature look like the Ukrainian parliament, but his political resilience, and apparently successful refusal to compromise, is beginning to look positively Reaganesque. It is easy to see Walker’s intransigence—and the popular groundswell that brought him to power—as part of a nationwide political conjuncture taking shape in the recession years: the rise of a new grassroots conservatism, an emerging popular hostility to neo-Keynesian economic policy, and widespread anger at politicians perceived to be part of a stagnant establishment. But despite the remarkable uniformity of the Tea Party’s rhetoric, its politics remain local, and its antecedents go back much further than the 1980s. The comparison that seem to be appearing everywhere is to the Gilded Age, when individual capitalists concentrated the reins of political and social power in their hands. In Wisconsin, the era arrived slightly late, and was represented above all by one man: Milwaukee Mayor David S. Rose, who came to power in 1898. Rose’s corruption, lavish lifestyle, and kowtowing to municipal utility magnates were legendary; the most lasting legacy of his administration was a massive bribery scandal involving streetcar contracts. Walker, for his part, has become ensnared in controversy after hiring the son of a prominent construction lobbyist to head a state bureau responsible for environmental regulation. Meanwhile, his sniveling response to a prank caller pretending to be one of the Koch brothers has left little doubt about who calls the shots in his administration. In Milwaukee, Rose’s decade-long reign—punctuated by a two-year stint by Sherburn Becker, “Boy Mayor of Milwaukee,” best known for his flashy cars and pink “Becker Hat”—came to an unanticipated end with an overwhelming Socialist victory in 1910. Milwaukee’s Socialists, who were tied closely to the city’s enormous population of German-speaking industrial workers, had gradually increased their share of the vote as the city industrialized and modernized in the 1890s and 1900s. Although they subscribed in principle to the goal of international social revolution, under the leadership of Victor Berger (who became the first Socialist congressman in 1910) they became firmly entrenched in electoral politics. In fact, they outdid their competitors: with an army of “bundle brigades” who distributed campaign literature and a network of well-organized locals and branches, they were a kind of forebear of the Obama presidential campaign. As Socialists, of course, they stood for the rights of workers and the eight-hour day—but as it turned out, other aspects of their platform proved more decisive. In Milwaukee, a city riven by official corruption and dominated by leading industrialists, the Socialist Party above all stood for clean, honest, and efficient government. Of course, in early-20th-century America—even before the Bolshevik Revolution—no party calling itself Socialist could be allowed to escape the connotations unscathed. A 1910 Republican campaign ad declared that “Victor Berger promises, if his international party gains control, a bloody revolution. Victory for the Socialists means a conflict with the red flag of blood-lust, borne by such men as Berger . . . The time to kill the serpent of Socialism is now! Tomorrow may be too late!” Middle-class voters were unimpressed with the charge that the “many-headed reptile of Socialism” was more threatening than traditional politics and swept Mayor Emil Seidel, along with a broad slate of other Socialist candidates, into municipal office. They were proved right. Once in power, the Socialists neither organized the working class for revolution nor threatened the Catholic Church (although Victor Berger made some loud anti-clerical noises). It is true that the Milwaukee police, unlike that of almost any other municipality, was ordered to protect striking workers instead of shooting them. For the most part, however, the city’s new masters showed that they deserved their derisive new nickname, “sewer Socialists”: they cleaned up public utilities, established vocational schools, and expanded the park system. And they succeeded in cleaning up city government, too—so well, in fact, that they would have likely made further gains in the election of 1912 had the Democrats and the Republicans not realized the precariousness of their position and joined forces against them. The “Nonpartisan” reign proved equally short-lived. Four years later, the Socialist city attorney Dan Hoan became mayor, a position he was to occupy for the next twenty-four years. The paradox of Hoan’s mayoralty was his enormous popularity and influence in a city that had rapidly turned against the Socialists. As the US entered World War I in 1917, support for the Socialist Party collapsed: not only were many of the Socialists proud Germans, they supported a platform of pacifism and internationalism that was no longer acceptable in the jingoistic climate of the period. Victor Berger’s Milwaukee Leader was one of the first publications to be targeted for suppression under the new Espionage Act, and Berger ran his second campaign for Congress out of federal prison. He was popular enough among Milwaukee’s voters that he was reelected, then reelected again after Congress refused to seat him in 1919. Other Socialist politicians were less lucky, and Hoan never had the luxury of a city council majority to support his decisions; by the end of his last term, not a single Socialist remained. As a result, Hoan and the rest of the Socialists focused again on what they did best: run a clean, efficient municipal government with a focus on public amenities and utilities. Everything Hoan did for the city, he saw in terms of helping the workers in whose name he governed. “Whether the worker be one who earns his livelihood by the sweat of his brow or a teacher in the public schools, or a small merchant or a member of the so-called white-collared class, he is very vitally and actively interested in clean government,” he announced in a rather self-congratulatory book called City Government. “Workers are necessarily interested in ideal health conditions in the city. They cannot live in suburbs . . . All workers are interested in maintaining high standards in public school education . . . Workers are interested in parks and playgrounds, the health-building and character building centers of the city.” The platform of the Socialists in 1932 was the same sort of mishmash of left-wing rhetoric and centrist practice, in which “the transition to a more humane system” entailed a tax credit for low-income homeowners. Depressed Tea Party–era progressives tempted to find in Hoan a figure of nostalgia would be alarmed to learn that municipal debt was one of his principal targets. “A policy of extravagant borrowing,” he insisted, “is the ruin of the entire municipal structure.” Indeed, he considered the “hard but sound road” by which the city “conserved and marshaled its finances” to finally free itself from debt in 1933 to be one of his greatest successes—a struggle he framed, in his characteristic rhetorical manner, as a battle against the bankers and the industrialists who were “not inclined to favor a pay-as-you-go policy.” Hoan’s attempt to run the city on a cash basis was not a historical accident or a vagary of the political context. The point of Socialist rule in Milwaukee, and the essence of its appeal, was that it could deliver better government and better services for less money. The consequence was a tightly wound and precisely balanced fiscal machine that performed well even as the city was devastated by Prohibition (which drove its famous breweries out of business) and the Great Depression. Hoan’s apparatus could deal with these crises, even when, as in the 1940 to 1948, it was not run by a Socialist. Milwaukee had been an industrial metropolis since the last third of the 19th century; it was no stranger to busts and depressions. Industries had no choice but to rebuild, and when they rebuilt they inevitably brought fresh waves of immigrants, jobs, and capital investment to the city. In short, for all Hoan’s claims to the contrary, the large durable-goods manufacturers that employed the lion’s share of Milwaukee workers were just as invested as he was in the city’s success. Good government and ample city services kept the workforce growing and content, and the city’s financial situation made it an excellent credit risk. World War II promised a return to lasting prosperity for the first time since Prohibition. The enormous wartime demand for machine tools and other durable goods produced by Milwaukee employers brought with it renewed employment needs, and, with European immigration shrinking drastically, the need for a new population of workers to fill them. The ideal candidates turned out to be blacks, both independent migrants and recruits, brought to the city from the deep South by industrial recruiting agents. Although Milwaukee had black citizens and black neighborhoods before this, they were not numerically significant until the 1940s. Even then, earlier clashes between unionized workers and black strikebreakers had shown how much industry could benefit from exploiting this population: deprived of access to unions, blacks would work for less money and in worse conditions than any of Milwaukee’s existing social groups. It helped, too, that they could be more easily fired and replaced. In Milwaukee as in other large Northern cities, it was this initial confrontation between, on the one side, the white working class and organized labor, which had fought so successfully for better working conditions, and, on the other, black migrants, who wanted the opportunities only industrial work could bring, that launched the still unresolved struggle for civil rights. At the same time, there was still little reason to doubt that as long as the junction between industry, labor, and city government could be preserved, the pattern long established in Milwaukee and made efficient and streamlined by the Socialists could not fail completely. It would lead one wave of immigrants after another from menial unskilled labor to low-skill, well-remunerated union jobs, and their children into colleges and white-collar careers. Fueled by industrial development, the rising tide really would lift all boats, and the city would remain a sterling exemplar of efficient and provident government. What Hoan and his successors could not have known was that the period of industrial recovery that accompanied World War II would be the city’s last. After the war, during the still relatively placid tenure of Socialist Frank Zeidler (1948–1960), it gradually became clear that the city was changing. Predictably enough (or so it seems in retrospect), the workers who were so necessary to industrial growth in wartime were easy to discard after the need for tanks and airplanes disappeared. The ranks of unemployed and underpaid black migrants began to establish themselves in what was now called the “inner core” of the city, north and west of the bend in the Milwaukee River. As black neighborhoods grew, they inherited increasingly dilapidated housing stock from departing whites. These were the skilled workers, craftsmen, and foremen who had formed the core of the Socialist voting bloc, the same people whom Hoan believed could not live in suburbs. Of course, when they got the chance, they showed with their feet that they could live in suburbs just fine. Independent of the city of Milwaukee, with low taxes and ironclad closed housing codes, the wealthy ring of suburbs around Milwaukee expanded in both population and political power, and the people who filled them no longer had any interest in Milwaukee city government. Demographically, too, the white population of the city had less and less in common with the blacks who replaced them: the children of Socialist factory operatives were Republican and centrist Democrat white-collar workers and professionals. Although these developments were only beginning in the mid–1950s, there was already a growing sense that blacks in the inner core were experiencing pressures rather unlike those felt by the Irish in the Bloody Third Ward in the late 19th century and the South Side Poles in the early 20th. It took a series of increasingly violent and large-scale clashes between inner-core residents and police to bring this to the attention of city authorities, who up to that point had either promoted the traditional nostrum of “acculturating” black migrants or ignored the problem entirely. In 1959, Zeidler (who had been accused of being a “nigger-lover” during his mayoral campaign) offered a slightly more serious response; he organized several commissions to study “the problems of the inner core,” which eventually resulted in a widely publicized report. The timing was convenient: by the time the report was completed, Zeidler was almost out of office, and his successor—the Democrat Henry Maier—was left to fix problems Zeidler had not even begun to address. Despite his enormous popularity and staying power (he was to remain in office for twenty-eight years), Maier was far from the ideal candidate for the job of fixing the inner core. Whether or not he was a cryptoracist who deliberately held back the movement for civil rights in Milwaukee—or, indeed, whether or not his dilatory tactics were influenced by political calculations in a city where the segregationist presidential candidate George Wallace was to capture a third of the vote—it was clear that Maier did not see civil rights or engagement with the black community as major priorities. In 1962, for instance, he organized a Social Development Commission aimed at addressing inner-core problems. One of its members, a sausage-maker named Fred Lins, was soon quoted in the press as saying “Negroes look so much alike that you can’t identify the ones that commit the crime” and “An awful mess of them have an IQ of nothin’.” Maier promptly circled the wagons; even in his 1993 autobiography he was still making excuses for Lins, whom he painted as a victim of media scandalmongering, Instead—and this often gets lost in discussions of the civil rights struggle in Milwaukee—Maier focused on a different issue: the city’s inability to fend for itself economically, as it did in the prewar era, at a time when both industries and middle-class white taxpayers were departing for the outlying suburbs. Maier used the opportunities provided by federal initiatives in the 1960s and ’70s to attract federal money to the city, especially in the form of urban renewal funds. He also began a desperate attempt to annex suburban land and force the suburbs to contribute to city coffers. His most prized effort was the creation of an Industrial Land Bank from a large tract of annexed land in the northwest of Milwaukee County. Maier hoped that this would encourage industries to remain within Milwaukee city limits (and hence remain city taxpayers) even as they escaped the congested downtown. By redeveloping downtown areas and promoting festivals such as Summerfest, Maier intended to keep the city solvent and preserve at least some civic investment. Meanwhile, in the 1960s, Milwaukee’s nascent civil rights movement turned its focus to open housing, under the leadership of the white Catholic priest Father James Groppi. Both Milwaukee and its suburbs held to racially-restrictive housing policies, making it almost impossible for blacks to live outside the increasingly blighted inner core. When Groppi and a contingent of civil rights activists marched across the Menominee River (from the inner core to the working-class South Side) in 1967, they were greeted by thousands of whites who shouted racist slogans and threw bricks and other projectiles. Similar incidents occurred throughout the city as pressure on the Common Council to pass an open housing ordinance grew. Activists accused Mayor Maier of avoiding responsibility for the legislation, and he in turn attempted to denounce them as irrational fanatics. For Maier, open housing became yet another battlefield in his endless struggle against the suburbs: if he refused to support a citywide open housing ordinance, it was because he was pressuring the suburbs to pass equivalent legislation. His motivations may or may not have been noble, but it is apparent that he wanted the suburbs to take some responsibility for what he clearly regarded as a toxic black underclass that was rapidly taking over much of Milwaukee proper. His attacks on the media’s role in the conflict emphasized that a city-only provision was in the interests of insulated suburban editors. For his part, Groppi, although he supported a countywide ordinance as well, stressed the need for immediate action. The open housing fight within Milwaukee was rendered moot by the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which included strong open housing provisions—and should therefore have been a major victory for both Maier and the activists who opposed him. In practical terms, however, the struggle ended in failure. Milwaukee remains one of the most segregated cities in the US, with residence patterns closely resembling those of 1960. Yet it is also clear that the late 1960s represented an important missed opportunity for cooperation between city government and activists. Maier may have been too blinkered to perceive the influence of structural discrimination and the racialized nature of the city’s economic decline; Groppi’s tactics may have failed to effectively convert suburban complacency into positive change. It would be a pointless exercise to attempt to determine whether Groppi or Maier was more responsible: the larger economic forces at work are too important to reduce the question to personalities. Their common failure has shaped the outline of contemporary Milwaukee. As an industrial metropolis, Milwaukee was already declining in the 1970s, helped along by the recessionary climate. It was only in the 1980s, however, that deindustrialization began in earnest across the Rust Belt. Nearly all of the manufacturing companies and breweries that had anchored the city’s economy went bankrupt, moved their operations elsewhere, or introduced large-scale automation to save on labor costs. Even if the new black working class had been in a position to take advantage of them, the well-paid but low-skill jobs that had sustained previous working-class generations were simply no longer available. Poverty, unemployment, and crime grew rapidly and, even worse for Maier’s vision of the city, the Reagan administration drastically reduced federal subsidies to urban areas. (In Maier’s memoir, the city-oriented Nixon is a hero, while Reagan is essentially a criminal.) Beyond the mayor’s personal preoccupations, the loss of federal funding had significant longterm effects: working-class white neighborhoods had benefited much more from federal funding than the black inner core, and now the opportunity to right the balance had vanished. John Norquist, the Democrat who succeeded Maier in 1988, exemplified the Clinton era. He denounced Maier’s practice of rooting out and exploiting any available source of federal funding as “tin-cup federalism.” Instead, he relished the title of “fiscally-conservative socialist” and offered the city a new age in which progressive policies were married to free-market solutions. The most immediately visible feature of his policies, however, was an embrace of the New Urbanism, an architectural and urban-design philosophy that emphasized mixed-use, low-rise pedestrian zones and traditionalist aesthetics. Norquist was opposed to freeways and helped demolish an unfinished freeway spur that had served as a lasting reminder of the failures of postwar urban planning. While his preferred solution—light rail—was never brought to fruition, he did oversee the creation of notable new architectural developments, such as the Santiago Calatrava–designed wing of the Milwaukee Art Museum that opened in 2001. Norquist’s New Urbanist style, which primarily targeted the downtown and wealthy East Side areas, went hand in hand with an increased emphasis (which continued under Norquist’s successor Tom Barrett) on making the city attractive to young professionals and the creative class. Milwaukee was now presented as a city that had successfully negotiated the transition from an industrial to a post-industrial economy. To replace the continually declining manufacturing sector, the city attempted to attract service, technology, and knowledge-based industries, particularly health and financial services. To a certain extent, this succeeded, since companies like Aurora Healthcare are now among the city’s largest employers. What it resoundingly failed to achieve was the citywide diffusion of walkable New Urbanist affluence: the creative class was increasingly concentrated in a handful of white-dominated enclaves surrounded by urban decay. The Norquist era was not good news for the city’s poor, especially urban blacks. Those who were employed were overrepresented in what low-wage manufacturing jobs remained, and the catastrophic situation in the Milwaukee Public Schools system left few graduates in a position to take advantage of the growth in professional jobs. Incarceration, for many black males, turned out to be the only alternative to unemployment. The Clinton era brought Milwaukee two high-profile attempts to address the problem: school vouchers and the Wisconsin Works (W-2) welfare-reform program. Both were conceived in the context of conservative political dominance and a renewed emphasis on the power of free markets. The object in both cases was to improve outcomes for target populations and reduce government spending on social programs—though not necessarily bureaucracy, since the monitoring these programs require often implies an equally cumbersome support apparatus. The Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, supported enthusiastically by Mayor Norquist, was intended to allow some parents to pull their children out of public schools and use government-issued vouchers to fund private-school educations, including religious and charter schools as well as former public schools reopened as charters. Although studies suggest that the program has been fiscally beneficial for the city government, none of the measures of academic achievement appear to have improved in any noticeable way among the students who participate in the program. The charter schools that the program supports, meanwhile, are plagued with constant scandals revolving around mismanagement and misappropriation of funds. The public schools are doing no better: although vouchers were supposed to encourage public-private competition, reform efforts have repeatedly failed to deliver meaningful results. The situation with the W-2 program is little different. At the time of its introduction, it was hailed as a revolutionary statewide attempt to replace welfare with temporary aid intended to encourage participants to return to work (“workfare”), and it served as the blueprint for the federal welfare reform legislation passed under Clinton in 1996. Initially, it proved successful at reducing the welfare rolls—an outcome cited to the exclusion of any other indicators—but subsequent progress has stalled, and participants have generally shifted to other forms of aid (such as food stamps). In the meantime, the program’s term of eligibility has expanded from twenty-four to sixty months, a tacit recognition of failure. Not unexpectedly, the outcomes in Milwaukee, where 80 percent of the recipients are concentrated, are worse than in other parts of the state. In a Clintonesque attempt to encourage public-private competition, the government agencies that were charged with distributing aid in Milwaukee were themselves deemed failing and replaced with a combination of six different for- and non-profit companies. No fewer than three of these have been found mismanaging or illegally misappropriating their funds. (The for-profit corporation Maximus, Inc., for instance, was forced to pay the city of Milwaukee a total of $1 million as compensation for large-scale billing violations.) Meanwhile, the computerized participant-tracking system that was supposed to ensure that all enrollees were actually working or participating in other assigned activities is widely ignored, leading to a general inability to track aid recipients. W-2 and school vouchers have been rather more successful at cutting spending (and funneling it to private contractors) than improving outcomes, which suggests the nagging thought that the real purpose all along was to quietly divest from a city given up for lost. Yet other initiatives have had equally low success rates. In 1990, the black Milwaukee alderman Michael McGee threatened to organize a violent black militia—”I’m talking actual violence, bloodshed and guerilla warfare,” he was quoted as saying—if progress toward racial parity was not made within five years. This threat did not prove to be any more effective. Milwaukee still has one of the largest gaps in unemployment rates between blacks and whites. Little has changed with the Great Recession. The numbers from the latest American Community Survey estimates paint no clear picture, but they do suggest one thing: the new, post-housing bubble poverty in Milwaukee is not all that different from the old poverty, at least if you happen to be black. The inner core derived little benefit from the bubble and suffered little fallout from its burst. Its desperation is decades-old, backed up by the stubborn facts of economic history. As white Milwaukee lived through its crisis—first abnormally high unemployment, now a partial and perhaps abortive recovery—black Milwaukee simply experienced more of the same. And if a full recovery does come, it won’t be black Milwaukee that benefits from it. Unless the public schools are finally successfully reformed, black men are released from prison and retrained, and low-skill jobs begin offering livable wages, the situation will remain as desperate as it has long been. I spent most of my teenage years in Wauwatosa, one of Milwaukee’s oldest suburbs. In the 1960s, at the height of the city’s civil rights struggle, it was one of the hotbeds of racist resistance: when Father Groppi led a protest march into the town, he was met by Klansmen and other onlookers who waved signs reading “Keep Tosa White.” By the early 2000s, such explicit racism was rarely seen, and most young people were in the dark about the role their grandparents’ generation had played in those events. We knew the facts in the abstract, of course, and those who were particularly engaged with politics could even get direct experience with “the issues” by volunteering in Milwaukee itself. But that, of course, was “over there.” We went to the good public schools and joked about the bad ones; we had white neighbors and were uncurious about the real meaning of the epithet “ghetto.” When I was 16, I began taking long nighttime walks. They served at first as an outlet for angst, but soon they all started to follow a similar trajectory. I would go as far east as I could in one night, and this always meant crossing the invisible line of privilege that walled Milwaukee off from its central city. I was, of course, slumming, daring myself to face the ghetto—and one night a black passerby stopped me in the street and told me, in no uncertain terms, that I did not belong. I did not cross the line in my walks ever again. The next year, I started taking classes at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which meant a daily bus trip east along North Avenue. It turned out that seeing the same burned-out blocks and faded hair salon displays from a car and from a bus were two very different experiences—for one thing, overhearing conversations about crack addiction and casual murder tends to change one’s relationship to urban space. But it would be a stretch to say I was enlightened. The bus simply took me from one bubble, the suburban idyll of Wauwatosa, to another—the old-timey movie theaters and alternative coffee shops of the East Side. Like the other young whites on the bus, I wore headphones as often as I could. I did not nod or smile, and I was left alone in return. To ask me to be concerned about the city was one thing; to ask me to live in it was another. Recently, I went back home and repeated the trip, in an attempt to determine what, if anything, had changed in the recession years. The only change that I could find was a raft of “Bronzeville Redevelopment Initiative” signs in the windows of empty buildings. This, apparently, is the only visible trace of an attempt to bring back the tiny black downtown district of prewar Milwaukee. It is too early to tell if the project will change much—but its website is a worrying sign. “The primary African-American economic and social hub of its time,” it cheerily announces, “Bronzeville brought all ethnicities together to celebrate African-American culture.” There’s no mention of the exclusion of blacks from labor unions, of black strikebreakers used to ratchet up racial antagonisms, of neighborhood self-segregation adopted as a survival strategy by the city’s embattled black community. It’s all Satchmo and black-and-tan clubs. This whitewashed leftist pseudo-history is mirrored today on the right: in his inauguration speech, Scott Walker—who began his political career in Wauwatosa—painted Wisconsin’s history as a 150-year quest for “frugality and moderation in government.” He could not, of course, acknowledge the socialist Hoan as a predecessor. His goal, though perhaps more radical and invidious than that of the Bronzeville project, is fundamentally similar: it is to enroll history in a project of legitimation, to portray a Wisconsin without unions as a return to the historical mean. Walker is right, in a sense. With government ranged against labor, austerity budgeting chopping off huge public services, and official venality a basic assumption of political life, 1900 does not seem so far away anymore. What is becoming increasingly clear, however, is that it is one thing to turn back the clock and quite another to make it stop there. The crowds that surged into the state capitol in what now looks to have been a futile gesture of protest are not just the soggy remnants of the Obama coalition. They are also the heirs of the Socialist bundle brigades that eventually drove Milwaukee’s bought-and-paid-for politicians out of office. They and their children proved, if nothing else, that “frugality and moderation in government” is a much more ambiguous—and potent—demand than Walker would have us believe. If you like this article, please subscribe or leave a tax-deductible tip below to support n+1. City by City: An Introduction August 26, 2011 The frenzy of the courts after the riots has revealed…the paltriness of so many of the acts that made up these riots. May 1, 2020 May Day! May 2, 2011 My mom sent me a text message which read: “Such thrilling news, but sobering, too, as counterattacks are anticipated.” Ground Zero, May 1, 2011 October 3, 2017 Thoughts and Prayers More by this Author January 28, 2017 In the Booth July 24, 2012 By the mid-’90s, the Russian political system had taken the shape that made Putinism possible. 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Nebraska sophomore Jordan Hooper was one of eight women’s basketball players nationally added to the 2012 Wade Trophy Watch List on Tuesday. Hooper, a 6-2 forward from Alliance, Neb., has helped power the Huskers to a No. 13 national ranking and a 19-3 overall record in their first season in the Big Ten Conference. The Huskers own an 8-2 conference mark thanks in large part to Hooper’s 20 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Hooper ranks second in the Big Ten in scoring and leads the conference in rebounding. She also leads the Big Ten with 10 double-doubles on the season and has scored in double figures in all 22 games this season. Hooper also ranks among the Big Ten leaders with 51 three-pointers made on the season – already the second-highest total by a sophomore in school history. Hooper is one of just six sophomores on the 2012 Wade Watch List. She is on track to become the first sophomore in school history to reach the 1,000-point scoring mark. Hooper is one of three Big Ten players added to the 2011-12 State Farm Wade Watch List. State Farm and the Wade Trophy Coalition present The State Farm Wade Trophy to the nation’s most outstanding NCAA® Division I women’s basketball player each year – one who not only excels athletically but also serves as a positive role model both on and off the court. The State Farm Wade Watch list will be trimmed to 12 finalists in mid-March. State Farm and the Wade Trophy Coalition will officially announce the State Farm Wade Trophy winner during the WBCA National Convention, held in conjunction with the NCAA® Women’s Final Four® in Denver. Hooper and the Huskers will be in action at the Devaney Center on Thursday night when Nebraska takes on Michigan. Tip-off between the Huskers and Wolverines is set for 7:05 p.m. Other players on the watch list include: Alex Bentley Junior Guard from Penn State Carolyn Davis Junior Forward from Kansas Brittney Griner Junior Post from Baylor Tayler Hill Junior Guard from Ohio State Samantha Prahalis Senior Guard from Ohio State Jaime Printy Junior Guard from Iowa Tyra White Senior Guard from Texas A&M The Wade Trophy, named after the late, legendary three-time national champion Delta State University head coach Lily Margaret Wade, debuted in 1978 as the first-ever women's national player of the year award in college basketball.	2,334
‘During the interviews, I would often return to fundamental questions that explored the rarefied air these people occupy. How does it feel to be unstoppable on the basketball court, baseball field or tennis arena? And what is it like to be grooving on stage, to a point where you and your audience are travelling together on an unpredictable journey?’ Motez Bishara As a lifelong devotee of cricket (For American readers who wonder what on Earth cricket is, imagine baseball on Valium), I distinctly recall watching a recent TV programme about the former English batsman, Mark Butcher. Expecting a fascinating hour of listening to Mark enthusing solely about his county and international cricket career, I was amazed as he picked up a guitar and proceeded to both play and sing Dylan’s classic, ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’ with high, professional expertise. I’m not quite sure if I was more shocked or impressed, but it certainly got me thinking about my own youth, where playing sports and creating music were my two most important goals; along with realising (in hindsight) these were the two moments in life when I became most focused and relaxed. I definitely wish that I had practised a heck of a lot more, so I could have hopefully kept up with Mark Butcher’s considerable skills as both an international batsman and more-than-adept guitarist/singer. Therefore, when I became aware of Motez Bishara’s new book, Athletes Who Rock, I was naturally drawn to the author’s creative concept. Across the two hundred and forty-one pages, Motez reveals his long standing fascination for those talented individuals who can excel both within a sporting environment and also achieve musical prowess. Motez begins the book with an exploration of the psychological ‘flow state’ that strongly occurs within those who play sports and music to the highest levels. The late, Hungarian-American psychologist, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1934 – 2021) identified this flow as, ‘(A state of) being involved in an activity for its own sake. The ego falls away. Time flies. Every action, movement and thought follows inevitably from the previous one, like playing jazz. Your whole being is involved and you’re using your skills to the utmost’. Flicking through each of the chapters, it’s a joy to observe that none of the individuals’ stories lack depth, energy and passion. For example, former professional surfer, Lindsay Perry, had a difficult time growing up; losing her mother and sister in a car accident and an aunt to murder when Lindsay was just eighteen. She says, ‘My therapy was the ocean and surfing…to not think about the things that I had just gone through’. Her career as a surfer went from strength to strength and, for years the sport allowed her to generate a healthy income. However, since the age of fourteen, Lindsay had also immersed herself into learning to play guitar and focusing on creating music. After retiring from surfing and modelling, she focused her considerable energy into music. When asked the inevitable question of ‘which gives the greatest thrill?’ her answer is honest. ‘A high is a high. Your adrenaline is your adrenaline. Now the adrenaline I get is being on stage in front of a full crowd. I can substitute missing out on surfing for that high I get from a crowd’. And what about the determination and drive that it took to be good at both sports and music? Again, her answer is honest. ‘When my mom passed away she was forty and not able to do a lot of things. I want to be the best at anything I can be so that I can create a legacy for her. She didn’t get to see any of those things. I didn’t even know she wanted to be a model. So, it’s pretty cool that I get to fulfil my mom’s dreams and start new ones’. Returning to where we came in, one chapter is devoted to Mark Butcher, whose national and international cricket career spanned from 1992 to 2009. We learn that, like Pat Nevin, music had always been an important foundation in life for Butcher, who received his first guitar at age thirteen. After buying a Jimi Hendrix cassette tape for £1 at a motorway service station. His mind blown by Hendrix, the ex-cricketer vividly recalls watching Queen and Clapton at Live Aid in 1985. Now intent on emulating the sounds he heard, Butcher saved up for a Telecaster knock-off guitar. Recounting a remarkable, yet bittersweet and uproarious, life, Butcher opens his heart to the author and leaves little to the reader’s imagination. A revealing aspect comes when he is asked about the links between both his sporting and musical worlds and what uniquely joins them. ‘Rhythm. When I was playing (cricket), if I was in a good place, I would have a song in my head – and that would be the only thing in my head. Because thought is the enemy of being able to play – or at least it was for me. Time and rhythm are both things that apply in equal measures in both pursuits’. Mark Butcher Inside this book lies a ton of information and it would have been easy for the author, Motez Bishara, to create a lot of factual information that didn’t gel together. However, the author has clearly done his research and, luckily for readers, Motez has considerable skill at conveying the various depths of each athlete/musician into a very readable and fascinating form. Every question asked is designed to open up more information to the reader, allowing valuable personal insights into their lives. In return, it’s clear that all of the athletes/musicians respected the author, allowing a sense of relaxing communication, without holding anything back. The end result is a fascinating glimpse into the world of both those involved with professional sport and the world of musical creation. First published by Joyzine. 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Angel Number 444 Meaning– All of us recognize that specific numbers our angels make use of to lead us or put us in the proper direction have a lot of spiritual power. When we encounter specific numbers, it could have a considerable impact on our lives. As a result, you might be doubting what the meaning of angel number 444 is. Discover the powerful influence numbers have on YOU now >> Angel number 444 relates to several of the finest features. A few of these are health and wellness as well as intuition in addition to guts, honesty, as well as internal wisdom In the grander scheme of points, the importance of this particular number can be traced. It is via this number that your angels are letting you know that they will constantly exist to assist as well as support you. Discover the powerful influence numbers have on YOU now >> Remembering that all that you do is a outcome of magnificent direction is essential. A greater grasp of the meaning of angel number 444 will certainly be gotten after reading this write-up. The most essential facets of this incredible number were discussed thoroughly. Come on, allow’s do this! It is common for angels to supply you angel number 444 if they notice that you’re unconfident and also in need of motivation. People that are consistent as well as hard-working are strongly linked to this sensation. When you come across it, understanding that the universes is praising your efforts is a excellent point to know. A person’s best effort in life is constantly recognized by the magnificent pressures and also is always compensated. Initiative as well as endurance can never be concealed. They will certainly do every little thing they can to maintain you on the right course. Four elements: air/water/fire/ earth are each represented by the number 4. To aid you to attain your goals, you require the beneficial as well as powerful energies that number 4 brings. 444’s ability to enhance and escalate the powers around you resides in its ability to accentuate them. Let yourself be guided by that surge of power. The four primary directions: north and south, eastern and west– are all stood for by the number four. That highlights the course you’re absorbing life. Even if you’re at a crossroads in your life, starting a brand-new journey, or just tackling your service, customarily, recognize that somebody is regularly keeping an eye on you. Angel number 444 is advising you to straighten your worths and synchronize your ideas with deep space. When in doubt, you ought to always trust your instinct and also opt for your natural reactions. The advice of your inner guide is constantly existing, even if you’re not totally knowledgeable about it. Synchronicity is the Universe’s means of interacting with you and routing you in the direction of your greatest excellent. Pay attention to the signs as well as signals around you, and be open to complying with the advice you obtain. In order to align your spirit with heavenly forces, you should do so. Your guardian angels exist to secure you, but you need to additionally pay attention to them as well as hearken their suggestions. Due to the fact that you’re already on the course to self-realization, it’s more vital than ever before for you to take notice of your emotions and also intuition. Our guardian angels are perpetually bathing us with modest incentives and also true blessings in the form of angel numbers. It is claimed that the meaning of angel number 444 can give comfort as well as assistance while you are experiencing tough times. This number could be a sign of hope if you are struggling in life. Even if you can’t interact with them directly, your angels are always there on your side to protect you as well as assist you along the spiritual path. Your angels are sending you this angelic number 444 as a sign of their love and also care for you. Number 444 is a message for you to be positive in your day-to-day life. A even more positive expectation and also a idea in your very own capabilities are 2 things you’ll require to service. The Universe wants you to walk over the obstacles with your head held high. You won’t constantly have an simple time, and you’ll encounter many challenges in the process, but you must not surrender on your desires. Angel number 444 will certainly arise to protect as well as support you Whenever you discover yourself in a tough scenario. Attempt to see the best in every scenario by releasing fear and anxiety. You have to make reliable use your most valuable possessions– your intelligence as well as wisdom. What does 444 Mean Spiritually Every facet of our lives is affected by spiritualism. It gas our spirit as well as enables us to progress people. The meaning of 444 emotionally can be translated in a variety of methods. Those that have this number in their lives are on a course to spiritual enlightenment. A brand-new stage in your life will certainly begin when the number 444 appears in your life. At the same time, you’ll obtain a brand-new perspective on your life’s challenges and also create brand-new methods to manage them. You’ll feel a burst of creativeness and a surge of vigor. It’s time to seek your ambitions, according to Angel Number 444. If you see it, you must be delighted. To be on the best roadway is a indicator that you’re making the correct choices. All you need to do is maintain trying till you prosper. If you see the number 444, it’s additionally a good idea to increase down on your initiatives. You’re on the right course, but you should place in much more initiative to realize your maximum possibility in life. Angel number 444 is right here to help you and guide you in the right instructions. The trick is to remain endure as well as simply never lose hope on your aspirations. This number will certainly inspire you to take a leap of faith right into uncharted territories. On your voyage, you’ll experience unforeseen and also challenging obstacles, yet angels will certainly monitor you as well as maintain you secure. As a pointer that you are not the only one and that whatever will be fine, your guardian angels are supplying you the number 444. What does it mean when you see the Time 4 44? 444 symbolizes that you will have a better objective in life, mentally talking. It’s a good indication if it indicates you’re sincere, concentrated, successful, in good health, and also smart. Your guardian angels desire you well and also will certainly go to your side as you make every choice that is influenced by the hand of the almighty. Why is 444 a poor number? 444 is generally considered a promise, yet there are a few exceptions: in the Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, along with Japanese languages, words for the number 4 sounds like words for “death,” for this reason any reoccurrence of that specific number is taken into consideration bad luck. What does 444 mean after a break up? You may catch a glimpse of 444 if you’ve had a effective day at job or are on a desire vacation. Nonetheless, you might additionally see 444 if you’re experiencing a negative breakup, facing a difficult diagnosis, or sensation lonesome. 444 is an angel number that provides both safety as well as motivation. It’s an indication that you’re on the right track. The number 444 is generally a indicator from your angels that they’re there for you. The indicator wants you to understand that you might rest simple knowing that you have this expertise behind you. The messages you receive from angel number 444 are incredibly essential, and also you must not disregard what it needs to claim to you. Take note of this number whenever you see it as well as get ready to take action. This is a great sign, and you must be prepared to embark on a brand-new trip consequently. It is said that the number 4 signifies success and also success. The possibility of monetary gain is among the elements you maintain seeing the 444 angel number. Any number of things could be the reason for your newly found wealth: an unforeseen promo at the workplace, winning the lotto game, or receiving a charitable gift from family. You’ll know that the number 4 has a special relevance and that this number has especially potent energy if you see the number 444. See to it you’re ready for large success. Attaining better success necessitates greater commitment. It will certainly take place to you if you do not prepare for it. You need to put in a lot of effort, yet your efforts will be recognized and also you will attain incredible wealth. Waiting on your chance to radiate requires a large amount of persistence and also peace on your component. You’ll experience a spiritual link as well as an inner increase at the right time. Your guardian angels will certainly assist you in attaining internal tranquility and also happiness, regardless of what occurs. With regards to your occupation, Angel number 444 indicates that you will have wonderful success in your specialist life. It additionally advises you to take some time to identify your own toughness and weak points. Your fate is in your hands, and also you will certainly need to take greater duty for it. Do not misuse your talent, since you were birthed to do excellent things with your life. Having a plan in place will certainly help you attain your goals. Additionally, angel number 444 works as a pointer that while there are limitations, those restrictions are indicated to be pressed. Keep in mind that there are no limitations to what you can do. You just have to open your mind and also welcome new experiences in life. Number 444 likewise warns you to take responsibility for your thoughts and also actions . Your angels can simply guide you in the correct instructions, but it is your duty to stroll on that particular course. Make a method, recognize your goals, and work toward attaining them on a daily basis. No person else can assist you if you do not help yourself. When you see number 444, what to do What to do if you see the number 444? The number 444 is a fortunate omen, suggesting that your future is bright. When you see this powerful number, it works as a pointer to remain and have a positive mindset on your program. Don’t drift off course, even if the road in advance isn’t completely evident. Instead, take note of the inner guide that overviews you. As an indication that you’re making progress in your career which you should remain to do so, this is a good thing. Don’t be persuaded by the resentment of the miserable individuals who border you; instead, count on your gut impulses and disregard their objection. Lots of people may try to discredit your accomplishments, however you have to stay positive and also disregard them. The number 444 is connected with pleasurable energy and good vibes. There’s nothing but good luck in your future if you’re connected to this number. It’s real, nonetheless, that this isn’t the end of the story. Some cultures consider it to be a adverse omen, although that it stands for positive energy. 444 is considered a negative prophecy in some areas of China and also Japan since the pronunciation of this angel number might sound like words “death” in some neighborhood dialects. As a result, a big percentage of Chinese individuals prevent this number. The Japanese, on the other hand, aren’t a fan of this specific number. They avoid taking the train if it departs or comes at 4:44, thinking it to be rotten luck. No matter if you’re flying or taking the bus . Individuals that do not like the number 444 have a tendency to be stubborn. They’re mindful of it, yet they don’t intend to change their methods of being. Since they are unwilling to discover their spirituality, they are unable to enhance their lives. In case you have individuals similar to this in your area, you ought to aim to avoid them due to the fact that they are a source of adverse vibes and also you do not want to be near them. The twin flame number 444 is powerful. Do you know what a twin flame is, exactly? As a reminder that you’re never ever alone globe, 444 is the twin flame number. Your twin fire may be closer than you assume if you’re connected to this number. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime possibility, and also it does not occur every day. It can take months, if not years prior to you lastly get to satisfy him. There are times when you may feel as if the trip you’re on is useless, yet the number 444 is constantly there to comfort you. Be ready to start a new chapter in your life when you experience your double flame. 444 Angel Number in Love and also Relationships We’re all interested and not sure of what to expect when it comes to matters of love and also partnerships. 444 angel number crazy represents the relevance of being grounded as well as stable in a connection, which is a wonderful thing. If you’ve currently got a loved one, it may be time to reevaluate your connection. Examine your link to see if it’s steady and also healthy and balanced or if you require to put in much more initiative to make it so. Ask on your own concerns regarding safety and security, count on, as well as sensations Whenever it comes to your partnership. Assume about what you really desire in a companion if you don’t presently have a friend as well as are looking for one. Number 444 functions as a consistent tip. Bear in mind that a real partnership is built on shared count on, regard, care, as well as love , so take notice of your instinct when you fulfill a person. That’s all you’re entitled to. If you’ve recently experienced a breakup, after that I really sympathize with you. Often it can be a distressing as well as extensive procedure. In order to help you in your healing, your guardian angels have actually sent you angel number 444. Your angels are sending you the 444 number to help you browse through these challenging times. As quickly as you have relaxed, angel number 444 motivates you to say sorry to your partner. Your ex-partner will be sympathetic to your predicament and sorry for having actually divided from you. Hereafter difficult phase, you both are meant to get on as well as your love will blossom again. The number 444 has a special meaning for Doreen Virtue. Angels are providing their help and love if you see this number, according to her. Their existence is a tip that you are never ever alone and that you are constantly liked. Permit the angels to guide you on your course. Listen to their suggestions as well as follow your heart. You will certainly always be supported by their love. You do not have to be worried, since their angelic wisdom is constantly with you. It’s their hope that you’ll occupy new leisure activities as well as activities to improve your life. The Bible has a lot to do with the number 444. In this Holy Book, the number 4 holds a particular importance. Spring, Summer, Fall, as well as Winter are all represented by one art piece. Just on the 4th day of production, God also developed the celestial bodies. To compare day and night; annual periods; Sun, Moon, and celebrities; as well as various other celestial objects during this moment duration. Four Gospels in the Bible are called “Holy”: the scriptures of John, Matthew, Mark, and also Luke. In the days leading up to Jesus’ fatality on the cross, the number 444 represents the number of days that He got on the world. Christ’s life and ministry spanned a total amount of 444 days. The value of this number in Christianity can not be overemphasized. What Angel is associated with 444 Number This inquiry develops whenever people come across the angelic number 444– Who belongs to 444? Angel number 444 has actually been linked to Archangel Jophiel along with Archangel Chamuel from old times. As soon as you see this number, you may make sure that those 2 angels are there to lead and aid you. The number is there to advise you to rely on your angels along with their suggestions. 444 Meaning Law of Attraction as well as Manifestation The regulation of tourist attraction states that you draw in right into your life what you concentrate on, so be conscious of how your ideas affect your fact. Recognizing this spiritual law provides you a significant benefit over your peers. It is well-known that the mood of angel number 444 is unwavering as well as solid . Seeing it suggests that everything would certainly be well as well as there’s no need to be concerned concerning it. Release your unfavorable ideas and take pleasure in life as it is, for magnificent powers are urging you to do so. If you’re battling with sensations of inadequacy or pessimism, effort to push them apart. Those ideas are sabotaging your progression and making you unpleasant. If you just have faith as well as wait for the correct time to offer itself, every little thing will work out in your favor. A cheerful overview and hopeful vibrations are highly linked to the angel number 444 meaning in terms of the law of tourist attraction. Isn’t angel number 444 quite remarkable? Whatever from wellness as well as determination to accomplishment as well as inner wisdom is connected to it in a extensive way. I hope you now have a much better understanding of the value of angel number 444. Numerology is God’s magnificent gift for us to decipher the beautiful messages. Linking to the angelic powers and also understanding their impact on us is the main purpose behind this magical art form. Numerology belongs of your life that you may not have recognized, yet it has a better influence on your life than you can ever believe. Angel number 444 is a message from the angels to aid you remain concentrated on your psyche. You need to pay attention to and trust your instinct as the most effective source of advice. Number 444 is comprised of private numbers like 4, 44, 12 (4 + 4 + 4), and 3 (1 + 2). Angel number 4 is a icon of contentment as well as wholeness. Self-fulfillment and delight are prospective outcomes for those who are influenced by this number. Angel number 44 represents individuality and also freedom of idea. This number likewise suggests that you will certainly have excellent success in your innovative and also creative endeavors. Number 4444 symbolizes abundance, abundance, as well as prosperity . This number represents your materialistic and also substantial success in the physical world. Angel Number 3 is a icon of God’s grace, love, and also generosity . It is a sign of magnificent benevolence and also empathy for all beings. Symbolically, Number 3 additionally stands for the Holy Trinity– the Father, Son, as well as Holy Spirit. This number steers you along the path of spiritual growth as well as intellectual development. Then I recommend you additionally checked out concerning number 44444 meaning for more insights into this subject, if you really feel that you have connected to this angelic message. I wish that I had the ability to plainly offer all the spiritual interpretations of the angelic number 444. After that you can always send us an e-mail, if you have any type of further inquiries. Angel Number 444 Meaning– All of us know that exact numbers our angels use to lead us or put us in the proper direction have a terrific bargain of spiritual power. It’s time to seek your ambitions, according to Angel Number 444. Number 444 serves as a continuous pointer. In the days leading up to Jesus’ fatality on the cross, the number 444 stands for the number of days that He was on the world. I wish you now have a much better understanding of the significance of angel number 444. 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She wanted to go to the airport immediately and take the nearest flight to Yonroeville, but after thinking about it, she held back. She has to talk to her daughter first. Otherwise, her daughter will definitely be heartbroken. Before the change, she must have ignored it and rushed to Yonroeville, but now, she can’t do that anymore. During this time, the things Avery has experienced have made her grow a lot. She can’t always just focus on her own emotions and ignore the feelings of others. This is true for children, and the same is true for Elliot. The next morning. Avery got up early, went to the children’s room, and called Layla up. “Layla, your dad is injured, and mom has to go see him.” Avery sat beside the bed and discussed with her daughter, “I’ll bring him back this time when I go there.” Layla’s sleepy eyes were open and she didn’t react: “Oh…” Avery continued, “Mom bought a plane ticket this morning. After sending you to school, mom will go out. After mom leaves, Uncle Mike will come and stay. You have What’s the matter, you can tell Uncle Mike, you can also tell Uncle Eric…” “What? Mom, are you leaving?” Layla was completely sober. Avery: “Yeah, mom just told you that your dad was hurt.” “How did he get hurt? Is it serious?” Layla looked worried. “Mom doesn’t know yet. I’ll find out after I’ve passed it.” Avery brought over the clothes that her daughter was going to wear today, “Don’t worry, the worst person is dead, and mom won’t be in danger.” “Kyrie died?” Layla asked in surprise. Avery: “Yes! Who told you his name?” “Uncle Mike told me.” Layla’s mood suddenly improved, “The bad guy is finally dead. Mom, can I go to Yonroeville too.” “Haha, baby, you have to go to school.” Avery took off her pajamas and put on her skirt, “It’s not fun over there. Wait for Mom to go and bring Dad back. We’ll never go there again.” “Of course. Mom will miss you and your brother, Robert.” After sending her daughter out, Avery returned to her room to pack her luggage. Mrs. Cooper walked into the bedroom with Robert in her arms. “Avery, will it be dangerous for you to pass this time?” Mrs. Cooper was very worried. Avery said, “No. Kyrie is dead. Now Kyrie has only one daughter, Rebecca, Elliot’s wife in Yonroeville. I have dealt with Rebecca, but she is a childish child. I’m not afraid of her.” Mrs. Cooper: “I still have to plan for the worst.” “When Kyrie dies, I don’t know how many people are thinking about the Jobin family’s property. Rebecca now has wolves and tigers. If she wants to deal with me, I can ask Nick to help me.” Avery returned after thinking it over. Mrs. Cooper: “Well. Call home when you arrive.” Avery: “Okay.” Avery packed her luggage and prepared to go out with her suitcase. Robert looked at his mother about to leave, and seemed to realize something. Suddenly, the little guy exclaimed, “Mom! Woo!” He struggled to get down from Mrs. Cooper’s arms, ran to Avery, and hugged Avery’s leg. Avery’s peaceful heart was disturbed. She wanted to laugh and coax her son, but her eyes suddenly became wet. “Robert, mom will be back soon.” Avery put down the luggage, picked up her son, and looked at his big eyes, “Mom will pick up dad. Then mom and dad will play with you, okay?” Robert pouted and hugged her neck tightly with both hands, refusing to let her go. Mrs. Cooper silently carried her luggage into the yard and put it in the trunk. Avery hugged her son, went to get a bag of bread and opened it: “Baby, you are good at home. Mom will come back to play with you soon. Mom will make video calls for you every day, okay?”	3,581
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) SEATTLE (AP) — After more than a week away from home, Cordarrelle Patterson wasn’t about to head back to Atlanta as one of two winless teams in the NFL. “We’ve been away for eight days. I told them there’s no way I’m coming home with a ‘L,'” Patterson said. “My family would kill me if I was gone that long and lose.” Patterson more than did his part, rushing for a career-high 141 yards and one touchdown, and the Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-23 on Sunday for their first win of the season. After narrowly losing last week in Los Angeles against the Rams, the Falcons remained on the West Coast and spent the week in Seattle preparing for the Seahawks. They’ll head back home after managing to avoid joining Las Vegas as the only 0-3 teams in the league. Patterson rumbled for 107 yards in the second half and the Falcons were able to avoid starting 0-3 for the second time in three seasons. Mariota used the pass game to pick up chunks of yards in the first half, then it was Patterson churning big plays in the run game. Patterson said it took time to find run plays that worked. But when those plays started to hit, there were big gains to be made. Patterson had a key play sequence running for 40 and 18 yards that led to Drake London’s 14-yard touchdown from Marcus Mariota that gave Atlanta the lead for good. “You know it’s good when the offensive line says, ‘Let’s run this play; let’s run this play,'” Patterson said. Patterson had a career-best 120 yards in the season opener against New Orleans and topped it just two weeks later. His 17-yard touchdown run in the second quarter gave Atlanta a 17-10 lead. Mariota was 13 of 20 passing for 223 yards and his touchdown throw to London. London had just three catches for 54 yards, while Kyle Pits had five receptions for 87 yards. “Seattle did a great job early on kind of boxing us in and we made some plays in the passing game. Once you’re able to do that, it loosens it up and our guys up front did a great job with kind of pushing that line of scrimmage,” Mariota said. Seattle quarterback Geno Smith threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns, but was intercepted by Richie Grant on a desperation fourth-and-18 from the Atlanta 38 with 1:30 remaining. It was the fourth time in Smith’s career topping 300 yards passing and the first since the 2014 season. Smith threw touchdowns to DK Metcalf, his first of the season, and Will Dissly, both in the first half. “Really disappointed that we weren’t able to finish that game. Was a terrific football game that went back and forth, and there’s a lot of good things that happened in this game. Unfortunately, we didn’t finish our last drive,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. The Seahawks will also question the decision to kick a 25-yard field goal from Jason Myers late in the third quarter when Seattle faced fourth-and-2 at the Atlanta 7. Seattle called timeout before deciding to kick, rather than go for it. Atlanta seemed poised for a clinching score midway through the fourth quarter when a mistake by Mariota gave Seattle a chance. Mariota and Tyson Allegier mishandled the handoff and fumbled with 5:12 remaining. Seattle’s Uchenna Nwosu jumped on the loose ball and Seattle had a chance at driving for a winning touchdown. “That’s on me, in that situation being smarter with the football,” Mariota said. “Selfishly, I was trying to close it myself. I thought I could get around the corner.” Smith made a handful of key throws to get Seattle to the Atlanta 24. A key holding penalty on Damien Lewis erased a screen pass to Rashaad Penny that would have put the Seahawks at the Atlanta 10. Grady Jarrett then sacked Smith on third down, and his fourth-down pass for Tyler Lockett was overthrown and picked off by Grant. “Especially in that situation, with the game on the line we’ve got to figure it out,” Smith said. The game was stopped with 6:42 left in the fourth quarter for about five minutes, apparently because of a drone flying in the area around Lumen Field. Players were sent to the sidelines before the game resumed. There was also a brief delay because of a drone during Saturday night’s game between Washington and Stanford across town. “Some interesting thoughts going through your head when they told us to go to the bench, but luckily nothing happened,” Falcons coach Arthur Smith said. Seattle was without three of its top cornerbacks as Artie Burns, Sidney Jones and Justin Coleman were all inactive. Burns was working back from a groin injury but neither he nor Jones had any injury designation on the final injury report for the week. Coleman had missed last week with a calf injury. Seattle also lost backup running back and special teams standout Travis Homer on the first possession of the game. Homer had a 7-yard carry, but left with a rib injury and was ruled out. Falcons: Atlanta returns home for the first time since Week 1 to face Cleveland. Seahawks: Seattle plays its next two on the road beginning next Sunday at Detroit. More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. AP Associated Press Sanders’ 4 TDs help Jackson St rout Southern for SWAC title JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders threw for four touchdowns, including two on three first-quarter turnovers, staking Jackson State to a big early lead on the way to routing Southern 43-24 in Saturday’s Southwest Athletic Conference championship that was possibly Deion Sanders’ final game as Tigers coach. Reports swirled before the game that Sanders would […] Associated Press No. 1 Georgia romps into playoff with 50-30 SEC win vs LSU ATLANTA (AP) — With all sorts of turmoil behind them in the rankings, the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs left no doubt about the top team heading into the College Football Playoff, dismantling No. 11 LSU 50-30 in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday. Stetson Bennett’s threw a season-high four touchdown passes in another stellar postseason […] Associated Press FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Kobe Johnson ran for 206 yards and two touchdowns, quarterback Cam Miller also ran for two scores and third-seeded North Dakota State pounded Montana 49-26 in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday. The defending and nine-time champion Bison (10-2) piled up 453 yards on the ground and turned […] Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Jake Haener threw for 184 yards and a touchdown, Nikko Remigio returned a punt 70 yards for a score, and Fresno State defeated Boise State 28-16 to win the Mountain West Conference championship Saturday afternoon. Fresno State (9-4) overcame a 1-4 start to the season and a rash of injuries to […] Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Sam Sessoms’ jumper with a second left gave Coppin State a 74-71 win over Loyola (Md) on Saturday night. Sessoms put the Eagles in front, 71-69 with two free throws with 40 seconds left, but the Greyhounds tied the game on Alonso Faure’s layup with 24 seconds left. Coppin State ran the […] Associated Press CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Steele Venters’ 33 points led Eastern Washington over North Dakota State 78-70 on Saturday night. Venters added three steals for the Eagles (3-5). Cedric Coward scored 12 points and added seven rebounds. 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Since the killing of George Floyd and the global focus on the Black Lives Matter movement, organisations and individuals have committed to be more aware and actively anti-racist. With that heightened awareness has come the realisation of the challenge ahead. Organisations and individuals may now, more than ever, be thinking that things need to change. But the practical challenge can feel overwhelming. Without a clear plan, the best intentions can lose energy and initiative fatigue sets in. On Wednesday 27 January Howlett Brown met with Dr Wieke Scholten of &samhoud consultancy to discuss what practical steps organisations should now take to embed meaningful change and build a resilient anti-racist workplace culture. A recording of that discussion can be found here and a summary of some key points is set out below: What does it mean to be anti-racist? So often people and organisations react with horror at the idea of being described as racist. Yet the reality within those organisations is that day to day behaviours and practices have the unintended consequence of being racist, impacting diverse staff and negatively affecting workplace culture. No matter our good intentions, we see this dynamic across sectors and organisations. Racism is not just the worst forms that we would all rail against – being overt attacks and discrimination. It is also the biases we all have, consciously and unconsciously, which frequently direct how we interact with people around us including the everyday comments and behaviours that comprise day to day microaggressions. All of these behaviours build up, collectively resulting in systemic and institutional issues. To build an anti-racist culture, organisations need to be able to identify, understand and deconstruct these systemic and institutional issues which allow the experience and outcomes for individuals to be directed and limited by their race rather than their capabilities and potential. To do that, organisations and individuals need to take a more structured and nuanced approach to racism and be able to recognise that the impact of behaviours does not require malign intent or deliberate ignorance. Good people can be and are racist. Understanding racism – thinking in three Every organisation has behavioural drivers, patterns and outcomes, as represented in the image above. So often we assess outcomes and, if a problematic outcome is identified such as indicators of racism, senior leaders direct staff that those outcomes must change. But because there is frequently no conscious intent to be racist, we cannot direct people to simply stop being racist. Everyone listening to a statement that we must support anti-racism is likely to agree and look around the room at others wondering who is at fault, failing to appreciate their complicity in the problem. We need to dig deeper and understand the behavioural patterns, processes and drivers which may result in racist outcomes, to support individuals to think differently, and to prevent the (re)occurrence of racism in the workplace. Behaviour is what you see and hear in the workplace. The patterns in behaviours illustrate the ways we act at work. We suggest considering underlying behavioural patterns in the following categories: • Leadership e.g., direct managers showing little empathy or urge to learn, hindering feedback from staff. • Decision making e.g., insufficient incorporation of different perspectives, resulting in a blindness to other views. • Communication e.g., through the use of defensive language, hindering openness of communication. • Error management e.g., when mistakes are met with blame, causing staff to feel reticence to talk about errors and uncomfortable situations. To address racism in the workplace effectively, it is important to understand WHY we act the way we do at work. As illustrated above, a helpful categorisation of behavioural drivers in the workplace is: • Contextual drivers e.g., impactful events in the outside world such as Black Lives Matter demonstrations or the killing of George Floyd. • Organisational drivers e.g., corporate values and codes, training and composition of teams. • Social drivers e.g., shared beliefs, in- and outgroup effects, dynamics between teams and psychological safety. • Individual drivers e.g., cognitive biases and previous work as well as personal experiences. Only when we are able to make changes to the drivers of behaviours, are we able to change our behaviours in the long term. The outcomes are the results and information we can see and assess – quantitatively and qualitatively. They are the statistics on recruitment, retention and promotion and the pay gap and stay gap data that organisations increasingly collect and seek to understand. There may also be information on staff, third-party complaints or whistleblowing data. But quantitative analysis alone is inadequate, which is why organisations frequently run staff feedback surveys and carry out exit interviews. Unfortunately, however, this information can miss the nuanced experience of staff. What doesn’t work? Reliance on a positive narrative may be reassuring but often fails to change the culture of an organisation. These can include ideas that ‘it’s just a couple of bad apples, not a systemic issue’, or a hope that ‘tone from the top will filter down’. With regards racism, a common misconception is that intent is the key driver in determining outcome, with excuses being made for staff who are well thought of and, perhaps, just a little ‘old school’ in their views. Training alone. There needs to be a robust analysis of what is happening and why. Training is important but can be avoided or ignored by individuals or, as is frequently the case, engaged with enthusiastically and then relied on as reassurance that the issue has disappeared without further analysis. Having a zero-tolerance approach to racism. Whilst many forms of overt discrimination and racial abuse is illegal and it is possible to have a zero-tolerance approach to racism in that form, the majority of day-to-day racist acts or systems which perpetuate outcomes based on the race of individuals are subtle and require analysis to understand the subjective perspectives of those involved. Expressing a broad zero-tolerance approach to racism can, perversely therefore, inhibit individuals and organisations from being able to admit racism in any form. Assuming there is a level playing field and people will rise on merit alone. Those who have risen through the ranks are likely to see the hard work they put in to get there and reflect on the adversity they overcame along the way. But that doesn’t mean they are able to see the adversity faced by others or properly understand the extent to which they have benefitted from entrenched systems and institutional preferences that worked in their favour. Review what quantitative data is held about people and work towards filling the gaps wherever possible to allow a substantive analysis of diversity of recruitment, retention, promotion and attrition over time. • Overlay the quantitative with qualitative information to better understand trends or issues and identify the operational reality of a business, and how it may diverge from the top-level intention and values. In addition to the usual annual employee surveys and exit interviews, it is important to assess indicators such as trends and topics contained in internal or customer complaints or whistleblowing allegations. Additional insights can be gained through working with employee resource group network leads. Finally, management should consider targeted focus group work in confidential settings with anonymised reporting. • Map business priorities against the ‘hot spots’ where the data indicates there may be problems. Shifting a culture takes time and trying to grapple with everything at once will overload the system. • Map your drivers, behaviours and outcomes in hot spots to identify which drivers to target for improvement. • Develop a clear rationale for anti-racism – embed it as a value of the business rather than a current initiative or temporary priority. • Increase awareness through training and communication. • Evolve team climates, encouraging openness and building psychological safety. • Support and engage direct management, improving day-to-day leadership. • Emphasise the role everyone must play in fixing the problems. • Discomfort with the issues and the risks of getting it wrong. • Disproportionate burdens being placed on minority staff to effect and drive change. • Long term collaborative strategy across senior leadership, D&I, HR, employee relations, communications teams and, where necessary, external support. • Plan for the future – see where the organisation really is on its anti-racism journey and set goals and a route to get there.	9,113
If all we can do is create the Leviathan, the story of humankind ends in nothing. No God. No saviour. We will have denied ourselves and the universe a God of grace and love; and soon enough the universe will have denied us existence. Published 17 December 2021 Categorized as works Communication can only happen if there’s a compulsion to reach out. The compulsion might come from many places: desire to instruct, honest fellowship, narcissistic extroversion, common empathy, etc. Whatever the motive force, the compulsion to reach out is an experience (for the writer) that’s felt, personally, and potentially accessible, persistently. It’s probably one of the fundamentals of the human social condition: at its root, the desire to touch and be touched by the world; to be of consequence, to make a difference. No motive forces are compelling me. No desire to reach out, no desire to touch and be touched by the world. Consequence? Make a difference? Isn’t that all vain materialism?	1,000
Swansea City welcome today's announcement from the Premier League that away ticket prices will be capped at £30 for the next three seasons. The Swans were one of the clubs pushing for the reduction after introducing its 'True to 22' initiative this season which subsidised the price of every ticket for all away league games through its Jack Army membership scheme. It means no adult has to pay more than £22 for any away fixture this season, while concession prices were capped at a maximum of £15 and kids just £10. The club's subsidy is set to amount to a £300,000 saving for supporters by the end of the season. Now this latest initiative by the Premier League has been welcomed by the club, with a spokesman stating: "We fully support this announcement. "As a football club we have always tried to put supporters at the heart of everything we do and that was why we introduced our True to 22 scheme. "We are very much a community club and we welcome any initiative that helps reduce the cost of watching the Swans at home and away. "As one of the clubs that has to do the most travelling in the league, this ticket initiative can only benefit our supporters who have always travelled in impressive numbers to provide the team with loyal and passionate support. "It also ensures that travelling fans of all clubs can benefit from a fair and consistent pricing policy, while maintaining the fantastic atmosphere that Premier League football brings.'' The club will set its away ticket prices in the summer, not exceeding the new £30 maximum. You can read the full Premier League statement here Concession and child criteria can vary between clubs. Britton: The Ice Man is on fire Win Leon Britton's boots Gorre takes lesson from Montero's experience Related News Academy Swansea City seeks host families for young players Swansea City is looking for local families to accommodate young academy players living away from home. 30th November Joe Allen \| We will give it our all Joe Allen insists Wales’ World Cup assignment against England is no mission impossible, and has vowed Rob Page’s side will leave everything out there in their efforts to progress from Group B. 29th November OTJ World Cup Column \| It's not over yet, let's try and show the world what Wales can do As Wales prepare for their third World Cup Group B game against England, former Swansea City and Wales midfielder Owain Tudur Jones reflects on the defeat to Iran, why Rob Page's side can show it is not yet the end of an era and leave their mark on this tournament. This is the latest in a series of columns OTJ will provide throughout Wales’ involvement in the tournament. OTJ is a part of S4C’s World Cup team. S4C will show every Wales game during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with coverage of Wales v England getting underway at 6pm on Tuesday evening. 29th November Swansea City saddened to learn of the passing of Neil Robinson Swansea City is saddened to learn of the passing of the club’s former full-back Neil Robinson at the age of 65.	3,097
I found myself knocking on my Mothers door, bursting with the anticipation of her putting on the kettle, grabbing a couple of plates and serving us generous slices of this cake. Whilst I know it’s important to stay humble, I’d had a sneaky taste and without sounding all “Kayne” I knew that we were in for a treat. My prediction came true, I had tea, I had cake, I had a comfy seat and the full attention of my truly outstanding Mother. I felt like I was winning, have I mentioned the cats? There’s 4 and most of them ignore me. I had baked this cake as a Mothers Day gift, so it feels fitting to share a few snippets about my Mother, she’s rather special. I’ve never known anyone else to arrive at a pub on Saturday night and lovingly lay out various flavors of homemade tiffin, crisps, and dinky little pots of fruit. I’ve inherited my Mothers kindness, her huge hazel eyes and feelings of frustration when food is not in abundance. I don’t share her love of Dr Martins, but I appreciate snuggling up in her huge cardigans and stealing her fluffy socks. Let’s talk about the cake… I had a bit of a mission making this cake, firstly I elbowed my way through the crowds at the Mini Supermarket and went on a wild goose chase to locate sugar, flour, eggs, pistachios, and limes. I returned to the office with icing sugar (incorrect, I needed Castor), a KitKat Chunky and some flour. The result of this was that I had to visit yet another supermarket and got distracted by goodness knows what and still forgot the fact I needed vegetable oil (not on the previous list). The moral of the story is simple, check the bloody ingredients at first and get everything in one hit. Anyway, Friday night was spent being part of a conveyor belt of Pistachio shelling (and tasting), cake baking and then my dreams where sweetened by excessive buttercream. Just for the record, the addition of Limes gives this a punchy flavor that feels just like summer, teamed with the crunch of Pistachio and sweetness of the frosting and you’ve baked yourself one hell of a cake. I’d go as far as saying, it doesn’t actually need a frosting if you’ve got less of a sweet tooth and you don’t need to bake the nuts in, but in my opinion with nuts, more the merrier! For the cake 250g Courgette (Grated) One Lime (Grated zest and juice) Pinch of baking powder Juice of one Lime Start by shelling your Pistachios, this is definitely the most time consuming element and I firmly recommend placing them in a bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. I like mine rather chunky, but it’s a completely personal choice. Then, pre-heat the oven to 160 degrees and line a loaf tin with grease proof paper or a light coating of butter. Grate the courgette and set aside in a large mixing bowl – Then grate the lime zest and add this to the same bowl. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, add the vegetable oil and then the juice of the lime, The next step is to slowly add the sugar and stir everything together. Now, slowly add the flour (& baking powder & optional pistachio nuts) to the courgette/lime mix and gradually add the liquid, whilst mixing the batter. Note- if you you have a free standing or hand held mixer, this is the time for them to get involved. The mix will be extremely thick, especially with the volume from the courgette, so I’d recommend taking your time to ensure everything is fully combined. Pour into the cake tin and bake for 60-70 minutes, depending on your oven Whilst the bake is cooling, beat the icing sugar, lime juice and butter – You might have excess buttercream but this keeps well for weeks. Topping with additional nuts is completely optional! If you have a free standing mixer, you can simply throw everything into the bowl and let the mixer complete all the hard work – Lazy baking!	3,956
I recently did an experiment where I expressed gratitude every day for a week for something and posted it to my Twitter and Mastodon social media feeds. The instigator for this was the US Thanksgiving holiday and a video someone shared with me on the healing power of gratitude from the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (he’s basically like the Pope is for Catholics). I found his message very good and timely, even for non-Christian or non-religious types. I decided to take his challenge, and this post is to sum up some of my thoughts about it. One unique thing you may not know about President Nelson is that even though he leads a world-wide faith, he doesn’t hold a degree from a religious seminary. Being a priest wasn’t his career when he was younger. He was a doctor, the kind that actually helps people. During his time as a heart surgeon he was quite renowned and was a pioneer in open-heart surgery. In his message he mentions the current pandemic, racism, social ills, and other problems currently going on in the world and then gives a prescription that I initially found a bit surprising. It was to simply express gratitude for things you have and are around you. He said that while expressing gratitude may not “solve” the various issues and problems we and others have, it can be very beneficial to our souls. He says “No matter our situation, showing gratitude for our privileges is a fast-acting and long-lasting spiritual prescription.” He continues that while it doesn’t spare us from hurt or pain, illness or disease, “…it does soothe our feelings. It provides us with a greater perspective on the very purpose and joy of life.” His “prescription” or invitation was quite simple: share things you are grateful for every day on social media for a week and then at the end of that week take stock on how you feel. Did it help make you feel better? Did it make life a little less gray and depressing? Was it beneficial? After having now gone through this experiment myself I can say very definitively that he is correct. After a week of posting about things I’m grateful for, I do feel much better overall. There is lots of joy in this world and if you look for silver linings you can find lots of them, even in this Covid-19-ravaged, racist-plagued, dumpster-fire of a year 2020 has been. My own gratitude posts weren’t profound or anything. I posted one day that I was grateful the weather had been nice, which it had. Another day I posted a bit about my manager, who has been battling cancer and how he’s doing much better. I also posted that I love my spouse and children and how I’m grateful for them. All in all, I said nothing surprising or out of the ordinary. However, every day prior to posting I would sit for a few minutes and think of things I was grateful for. Of course, the end purpose was to come up with something to post, but it also turned into a sort-of meditation / prayer / whatever-you-want-to-call-it. For a few minutes every day I was conscious of the things around me that were and are wonderful. I was present and aware of things and privileges I have that I’m very lucky to have and that I am grateful for. It was an amazing experience, and one that I’m going to try and continue, even if I don’t make posts on social media about it. Every day after writing my short posts I always seemed to have more energy and I just felt better. I didn’t solve any pressing world problems, but personally I wasn’t as stressed out or upset over things that are, if I’m being honest, mostly outside of my control or influence. I know this specific event was for the week leading up to the US Thanksgiving holiday of 2020, but it’s totally OK to run your own gratitude week starting now, or whenever, and I invite you to do so. I think it’s something everyone should do. So what are you grateful for? Take care and be safe out there! More techno-oriented posts coming up next. Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window) Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)	4,659
Welcome to Willow Bay, the perfect place to stick a chair in the sand, your toes in the water, and get lost in the ebb and flow of life and love. He’s home from the war. She’s back in Willow Bay to care for ailing parents. Both transformed by time and trauma, can they reconcile their present with the love they left behind but never forgot? Jasmin Powter has put her ambitious life on hold to help her parents and their failing horse ranch. If she can’t find a way to safeguard their future, her family will lose everything. Luke Taylor, the man who left her all those years ago, has been helping her parents. Seeing him again opens old wounds—and old attractions. Weighted by regrets, Luke only wants to escape the guilt that robs him of sleep and haunts his days. No penance is enough, and he can’t give Jasmin the love she deserves until he’s a whole person again. Can the tender tide of a love remembered bring them peace and help them realize how much stronger they are together? This sensual, small town romance is the fourth in the Willow Bay series, which can be read in any order. Grab your copy now and get to know the down-home folks who live and work here. Gladys Hawthorne sat in her comfortable gray leather recliner staring through the open ivory brocade drapes at the September sunshine, so rare on the coast this time of year. After last winter’s abundance of rain, no one in Willow Bay looked forward to winter. Summer had been a glorious respite from mud puddles and flooded roads. She, for one, did not look forward to traipsing around in the rain. Her old bones complained more these days than ever before and her bobbed white hair went frizzy at the first drop. Still, it was the only way to keep an eye on her town. That’s how she thought of Willow Bay, as hers. She’d moved here after her husband’s death several years ago and had adopted the town, and the town had adopted her. Except the town had no idea who Gladys Hawthorne really was. To them, she was the local street person, always around, eyes wide open, and always with an opinion of how the town should be run. She’d harangued Josh Morgan, Willow Bay’s Mayor, more times than she could count, yet he continued to treat her like a friend and always asked after her welfare. Did she have enough food? Did she want a place to sleep? That wife of his, Dana, had really helped him to relax. Gladys smiled, knowing she’d had a part in making that happen. Same with the fiery redhead, Bernie, who owned the Square Peg pizza parlor, and her husband, Paul. A few choice words in the right ears had gotten them together and now they were expecting a baby, just like Dana and Josh. Dana’s friend Aimi and Willow Bay’s sheriff… That had been the dangerous one. A deluded stalker had come after Aimi and Jackson had been the only one who could keep her safe. And now they were planning their wedding. Gladys hadn’t been able to help much with that one, but she’d done what she could and love, once again, had won out. A deep sense of satisfaction filled Gladys as she sipped her morning tea from a dainty, floral cup. Mornings were her favorite time of the day. So much promise. New problems to solve, people to help past their stubborn nature. Speaking of which… Noise, like a tool box closing, sounded behind her and Lucas Taylor walked from the kitchen into her light and airy sitting room, carrying said box. Construction and handyman work had certainly done right by the ex-marine. The man’s tall frame had muscles in all the right places, honed for work, not for show. But show they did. She might be old, but she had eyes and could appreciate a handsome man. With that short, thick blond hair that stood on end more than lay flat and those startling blue eyes, Luke was the quintessential boy next door. Man, she corrected herself. No way anyone of any age could call him a boy. Gladys tapped her lips with her forefinger as if shushing a child. Luke was also very much a loner, something Gladys had mused about for some time now. With all he did to help others, he should be surrounded by the love of a good partner. And she’d finally come up with a solution for that. “Thank you. You’re a good man to come spur of the moment.” She stood up and patted his arm. “And for keeping my secret.” “When are you going to let Willow Bay in on this whole ‘not really a street person’ thing?” He shook his head. “You are an enigma, Miss Gladys. Not sure I’ll ever understand you.” “Just keep fixing what breaks around here and we’ll get along just fine.” She pulled some cash out of her housecoat pocket and handed it to him. “I don’t like taking your money.” “If you don’t start taking more of it, you’ll end up like my alter ego for real. You don’t charge enough for what you do.” He shrugged, so Gladys dropped the subject and moved on to something much dearer to her heart. “So, how are your neighbors doing?” “The Powters? As well as can be expected.” “That stroke of Katherine’s was a close call, wasn’t it?” “Too close. They almost didn’t get her to the hospital in time.” The frown on Luke’s face showed his concern. “And Ned’s health isn’t great, either, with that bad hip of his.” “I heard that their daughter has moved back home to help out.” Luke’s eyes brightened for a moment and Gladys worked hard to keep her glee under wraps. “Yep,” he said. “Jasmin was always such a lovely girl. I don’t understand why she moved all the way to New York City.” Gladys had lived there for years and it didn’t hold a candle to the quiet, small town life of Willow Bay. Luke shrugged, the scowl firmly back on his face. “Some people need change.” “Yes, they do, don’t they? Sometimes, a change like that helps you figure out where home really is.” Luke’s sharp gaze watched Gladys with too much intelligence. She’d planted the seed. Now all she could do was pray that it would grow. Maybe with the occasional nudge, but too much interference would send both these introverts in opposite directions. That couldn’t happen. They were perfect for each other. So Gladys changed the subject to safer ground. “You going to the Cannery Park opening?” “Oh, no, dearie.” She put a hand on his arm again and walked him to the back door. “Wouldn’t do to have me seen on the arm of a hunk like you. Everybody would start thinking I’m off the market.” Luke’s frown disappeared as he chuckled. “Like I said, you’re an enigma.” He reached down to kiss her cheek, then left with a wave, walking through her back yard at a casual pace. Because of her need for subterfuge, he would take the alley to the side street and walk around to his truck, which was parked several houses away. “Such a good boy,” she said, closing the door and heading for her bedroom. It was time to get dressed and out and about to see what was happening in her town today. ~Back to top~ Other places you can find me: (a great place to fuel your reading addiction, plus, they’ll notify you whenever your favorite authors have a new release.) Blogging about everyday topics at Over The Backyard Fence. So that was November? November 27, 2022 These days every month seems to pass in a flash, but November takes the prize for me this year. Probably because my main focus was NaNoWriMo (a yearly event that challenges you to write a 50,000 first draft of a … Continue reading →	7,482
A donation from The Hospital Saturday Fund will allow for the development of a Healing and Wellness Garden at Fellowship House. Part of the Tabor Group, which specialises in addiction treatment, Fellowship House is an extended treatment centre for men. In 2016, work began on a new purpose-built Fellowship House facility at Spur Hill, Togher, Cork. When completed, it will be one of the most modern facilities of its kind in the country. The new facility is due to open in early Summer 2018. The Hospital Saturday Fund chose to make a donation to Tabor Group in March. This money will be put towards the development of a Healing and Wellness garden. Finbarr Cassidy, Treatment Manager of Fellowship House said: “We were very grateful to receive a generous grant from The Hospital Saturday Fund. Also, it comes at the perfect time for us, with the imminent opening of the new facility in Togher. “The donation was a very kind contribution to Fellowship House and the Tabor Group. It will help fund the new healing and wellness garden, which we can’t wait to unveil soon,” he said. Paul Jackson, Chief Executive of the Hospital Saturday Fund said: “The Hospital Saturday Fund is delighted to support the Tabor Group’s truly inspirational work with those in need of care and support and their families. In conclusion, we hope the garden will improve and accelerate the recovery process of their clients.” About The Hospital Saturday Fund The Hospital Saturday Fund is a UK charity, founded in 1873 by pioneers in social and philanthropic work to help people to afford medical care. Profits from the HSF health plan are channelled into the ‘parent’ charity, The Hospital Saturday Fund. This enables charity donations to be made throughout the UK and Ireland. Therefore, in 2018, the Fund will give €1.4m in grants to medical charities, hospices and hospitals across the UK and Ireland. Assistance will also be given to individuals whose illness or disability has caused financial difficulties. Get Help at Tabor Group If you or a loved one are suffering from an addiction to Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling or Food, get help today. We can help you recover in a healthy, friendly environment and beat your addiction. Don’t hesitate to contact one of our counsellors today at +353 (21) 488 7110 or Email Us and we can help you.	2,402
Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. Although we were born dead in trespasses and sins and at enmity with God, we must never forget that by grace through faith in Christ, we have been saved. As children of God, we have been called to live in newness of life, to walk in spirit and truth, and to grow in grace and Christlikeness. The Lord Jesus is the ultimate example of a Man Who walked by faith and not by sight. He is the supreme specimen of humility, grace, truth, and sacrificial love. He is the most perfect pattern of a perfect Man Who was pleased to say continuously, not My will, Father, but Thine be done. As those who have been born from above, we are called to walk according to a particular pattern that is evident in Paul, Timothy, Peter, John, and others who followed Christ's example of godly living. We are warned against chasing after false teachers who follow after their own fleshly lusts and dishonour the Lord Who bought them. We are exhorted to die to self, walk by faith, and live a holy life of self-sacrifice and praise as a testimony to the truth of God's Word - which is well-pleasing to our Heavenly Father. Before being wonderfully saved on his journey to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus was breathing out threats and murder against the disciples of Jesus whom he vowed to hunt down and exterminate. However, after being arrested by a vision of the glorified Son of God as he travelled along the road, Saul of Tarsus... this fierce antagonist of Christ, became one of His most ardent followers. He not only changed his name to Paul, but renounced his personal achievement, advantageous parentage, Pharisaic tradition, sanctimonious religiosity, popularity, power, prestige, and position, for the sake of gaining Christ. He was willing to admit that whatever things were at one time important to him had become insignificant and regarded as nothing... for the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. Paul was ready and willing to suffer the loss of all things for the sake of Christ. He considers everything he once regarded as important, as rubbish in order to gain Christ. He was prepared to give up everything for Christ's sake and was willing to suffer pain and loss for love of His name's sake. "That I may know Him," was Paul's passionate heart-cry: "My goal is to know Him intimately, together with the power of His resurrected life and to be willing to fellowship in His sufferings, by conforming myself to His death - death to self and a life that is lived for the honour and glory of God." It was in this context that Paul exhorted the Philippian Christians toward a heavenly walk, as exemplified by his own life: "Brethren," he pleaded, "join in following my example, and observe those who, like me... walk according to the pattern you have in us." The Christian life does not consist of what God can do for me, but what I can do for Him Who loved me and gave Himself for me. Paul was calling for the Philippian Christians to follow His own example of Christian living and become imitators of his life of self-sacrifice, suffering, and praise. Paul was so immersed in the Lord Jesus, that he became a polished mirror of Christ's likeness. He was able to hold up his own life as a model of complete and utter devotion to his Lord and Saviour, which others should try to emulate. Paul was not a man who said 'do as I say and not as I do', but was able to use himself as a 'pattern' of godly living, for others to imitate. May we, by God's grace, become so Christ-like in our actions and attitude, minds and motive, words and walk, that we, like the apostle Paul, become an exemplary life to others and a pattern upon which they are able to model their own lives - for His greater praise and eternal glory. Heavenly Father, thank You for the life and ministry of the apostle, Paul. Thank You for the example he set of Christ-likeness, through self-sacrifice, holy and acceptable to You. My heart’s cry is to know You more intimately, to love You more deeply, and to follow You more closely, no matter what the cost. May I know the power of Your resurrected life and be willing to fellowship in Christ’s suffering, for His name’s sake. May I present my life to You as a holy and living sacrifice. In Jesus' name, AMEN.	4,392
Folks in Florida have been coping with the bad conditions from Hurricane Ian. We posted about some of the wild conditions that the people were going through down there. Gov. Ron DeSantis seems to be doing a round-the-clock effort to make sure that things are getting done to help people in his state, and he’s been working hand and glove with FEMA to facilitate their actions for his people. One of the people who has been handling a lot of the announcements regarding the hurricane has been FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. On Thursday, Joe Biden went to FEMA headquarters to meet with her and DHS head Alejandro Mayorkas on the response. It didn’t go well. Biden tried to praise Criswell for her good work, calling her the “MVP.” But despite saying he had spent a lot of time with her “these days,” he didn’t even seem to know what her name was, calling her “uhh, uh, Griswell,” seemingly forgetting her first name and getting her last name wrong. I suppose that’s better than looking for dead people in the room like he did on Wednesday. But again, it adds to the general sense that he has no idea what he’s doing and/or who he’s dealing with. Developing Story - Trump administration oversaw a RADICAL change to the tech world… one that could unleash a huge wave prosperity… and wealth creation in the near future. Find Out More As Biden finished his remarks, he turned away from the podium and wandered off in the wrong direction, as Criswell reached out to him to get him back, saying, “Mr. President?” You can see Mayorkas wondering where the heck Biden is going as well. Biden seemed to look around for a way out but there wasn’t one, so he started shaking hands with the FEMA workers at their desks, as the handlers chased after him to get him back. This followed a disastrous Wednesday, where Joe Biden asked where Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) was at an event. Walorski died in an accident in August, and Joe Biden had publicly honored her. Yet on Wednesday, he didn’t seem to remember that and as I wrote, the media wouldn’t let it go, peppering White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre with questions about what her explanation was for his remarks. Her answers — pretending that there wasn’t anything wrong, just repeating that Walorski was “top of mind” — just made things worse. Even the liberal media wasn’t buying it. My colleague Sister Toldjah wrote earlier that we’re at a new place when the liberal media can’t even get around the “elephant in the room” — Joe’s mental fitness. Biden said in a recent “60 Minutes” interview that if anyone had questions about his mental fitness, “Watch me.” We have, and that’s the problem. Every day there’s a new issue, and it just seems to keep getting worse. We’re reaching a point where the reckoning on this is going to come. When my little brother was three and we went to the beach, my dad put him on a leash so he wouldn’t wander off. We shouldn’t have to do that with the alleged leader of our country. The fuse has already been lit... and on March 9th I believe he’ll reveal a few more details. If you missed out on taking advantage of the Amazon success story... don’t miss out again. Find Out More	3,302
Bill Nelson holds an interesting yet rare position in the musical firmament. He might not be a superstar in terms of the general public but he has the respect of a host of dedicated fans and fellow musicians. He is seen as an intelligent musician and is respected for it. Why else would the likes of David Sylvian, Harold Budd, Billy McKenzie, Roger Eno, Cabaret Voltaire and Yellow Magic Orchestra be happy to team up with him? That word ‘intelligence’ crops up again and again and is oft associated with the man’s lyrical content (which are full of often ironic references to topics like science fiction, Buddhism, mysticism, art and psychology). He is seen as an enigma, a mystery whose prodigious output does little to reveal or explain. Since leaving the band he founded, Be Bop Deluxe, the seventies glam/new wave/art rockers, Nelson’s music has inhabited your basic LPs but he has also moved onwards from the usual published fare and entered new and challenging forums such as the theatre, art installations and exhibitions. This album shows one aspect of the Nelson oeuvre. It is but one facet of the whole diamond but it is one that is important to the Nelson aficionado because it stars the Nelson guitar. A side of the man that is beloved by any Nelson fan and one that is always in demand. When he produced this piece of work in 1995, Nelson was, even then, approaching elder statesman level but this post rock-like project proved to still be influential as it touches on both edgy new wave but also verges over to lush ambient soundscapes. It doesn’t stop there, though, as it adds a selection of funky beats with added guitar hooks. The warm electronic accompaniment frames the inventive musical experiences that are sprinkled with found-sound vocal samples with, if you listen close, enough Gnostic religious moments included just to add to the curiosity and the grandeur. The usual modern day album tends to take half of a lifetime to create. Creators tend to worry themselves over tiny detail. Chords are mulled, notes are teased apart and arrangements are agonised over. This album is not part of the pattern. In fact, compared to many contemporary albums, this LP was complete with almost indecent haste. In fact, the album was creat ed in just fourteen days in Fairview Studios back in 1994. “Listening back to the album today,” said Nelson, “I’m astonished that something with so much variety and complexity was created spontaneously in the studio without prior preparation. All I had was a general concept and a few titles. The rest appeared as if by magic.” Well, no, it wasn’t magic. What you hear when you hear this album is a stream of ideas which just spilled from Nelson’s head. This is why it took such a short time to create, because much of it had been fermenting with Nelson and emerged almost fully formed. Nelson is apparently still fond of the project, even though other instrumental albums of his have been released since 1995, “The album covers a variety of guitar styles and acts as a personal homage to guitars past, present and future.” So you can see how important the instrument is to him. How a part of his musical world that guitar is. As for that intriguing album title? The source can be traced all the way back to the 1950s Practical Wireless magazines, a monthly publication devoted to the radio hobbyist, “My father was a dedicated enthusiast,” said Nelson. “Even building the family’s first television set himself. He also bought my first guitars. The album is as much for him as for my early guitar inspirations.” Hence, this is not just a random selection of interconnected instrumental flavours, the ghost of his late father flows throughout the LP, connecting one track to another as he might have originally connected a piece of wire to a valve. This is a work of love. His father supplies the rough material, the iron ore, if you will, which the guitar is the tool to fashion the ore into something beautiful. Esoteric has released other Bill Nelson albums including his first solo LP from 1971, Northern Dreams (the album that brought him to the attention of John Peel); the follow up to Practically Wired, After the Satellite Sings from 1995 and Simplex (2000) which features recordings made for the documentary film Henry Moore and Landscape. 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I currently write for national magazines in the subjects of business, music, hi-fi and general technology. 16th October 2017 23rd February 2015 23rd September 2015 14th September 2016 at 2:06 pm A very good piece this is, about an album that is among what I consider to be the most important to me. My first (known) experience of Bill Nelson’s work was Practically Wired, which I had read a brief review of in a record store when the album was new. As it turned out , the store had a copy on hand , so I had a listen, and decided to take it home . This was the beginning of what has turned out to be a (2nd half of my life- ) long obsession with Bill’s music . I don’t know of another artist who has a more vital , inspired, natural, and direct connection to a seemingly endless flow of musical and sonic possibilities, and the ability to singlehandedly bring them out into this world . There aren’t enough words or time to describe how much enjoyment the body of work (well over 100 cd’s) has brought me , so I’ll end this by simply encouraging anyone who hasn’t explored Bill’s work to do so , and don’t just dip your toes. It isn’t always familiar waters , but there’s so much to discover , even the most finicky of listeners , like myself, can find a wealth of beauty .	6,575
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My introduction to this fabulous breed of cat came at a cat show being held in Santa Barbara, California, in the early 1970’s. My husband, Howard and I, had established Bundash Cattery in 1970 after our transfer to California and were busily breeding and showing American Shorthairs, along with raising our two children. Cat shows were a family affair; the kids were famous for their original cage decorations and usually came home with the trophy for Best Decorated Cage. The family had driven to a show in Santa Barbara that weekend to show one of our favorites, GRC Bundash’s Gretchen, a red tabby American Shorthair. While strolling down the aisles looking at all the lovely cats entered, we came upon a cage that contained a breed of cat we had never before seen — a Havana Brown. The person sitting in front of the cage actually took this exquisite animal out and let us touch it. I cannot begin to describe my feelings upon touching this wonderful feline — the coat felt like an exquisite mink, the body was elegant and muscular, it had a delightfully charming face and it was purring! Well, I was hooked!! I HAD to have one of these wonderful animals!! Now mind you, until this experience, I was happily pursuing the world of American Shorthairs. Our first litter had produced two lovely Grand Champions who were doing extremely well at the shows; another breed was the farthest thing from my mind. However, as I now tell people, one touch of this wonderful cat, and you are hooked for life. To make a long story short, I came home and immediately began a search for a Havana Brown female of my own. We were planning a family trip back to central Illinois where I had grown up. Would you believe that there was a breeder of Havana Browns living just about an hours drive from my parents. Phone calls were made to setup a visit and off we went. That breeder was none other than Velta Dickson, Namekagon Cattery, of Decatur. We spent a delightful afternoon visiting with Velta, her late husband, John, and a house full of “Brownies.” Before leaving, we made arrangements for shipment of a male and female to California when they were ready. GRC Namekagon Honi Kom of Bundash was our foundation queen and is in the pedigrees of many of the winning Havana Browns of today. Velta is still actively breeding and showing her lovely Havana Browns. All Havana Brown breeders of to day owe Velta a great debt of gratitude for keeping the breed alive and well all these years. Now that you know how I became enamored of the breed, let’s explore a bit of its history. It is well documented that self-brown cats were known and shown in Europe in the 1890’s. One of the recorded names given these brown cats was “Swiss Mountain Cat.” Unfortunately, they disappeared from the organized cat fancy and, as far as records show, from all cat lovers’ lives until the Post World War II period when they resurfaced. One possible reason for their demise was the edict given by the Siamese Cat Club of Britain near the end of 1920 — “The club much regrets it is unable to encourage the breeding of any but blue-eyed Siamese.” Whereupon all solid-brown cats with non-blue eyes were excluded from Siamese classes at shows and that was the end of brown cats as the early breeders knew them. In the early 1950’s, a group of English fanciers who previously had worked independently, began to band together to systematically isolate the genetic design of a self brown cat. The core of this pioneer group consisted of Mrs. Armitage Hargreaves of Laurentide Cattery, Mrs. Munroe-Smith of Elmtower Cattery, the Baroness Von Ullmann of Roofspringer Cattery, Mrs. Elsie Fisher of Praha Cattery, and Mrs. Judd of Crossways Cattery. These dedicated English breeders studied available genetic information and kept detailed records of their experiments. It is believed that the first chestnut brown kitten, a male, Praha Gypka, produced by this group of ladies resulted from mating a black shorthair and a chocolate point Siamese. Other breedings supposedly took place using Russian Blue and Siamese. However, it should be noted that the year before this designed breeding produced a Havana Brown, one was accidentally bred by Mrs. Munroe-Smith, who mated a black shorthair, Elmtower Susannah, and a seal point Siamese, Elmtower Tombee. A male self-chocolate was produced — Elmtower Bronze Idol, the first Havana Brown to be registered in England, and the fore-runner of our present day breed. Susannah’s sire was a black domestic named Pickles; her dam was a seal point Siamese, Tsiu Chow. Tombee’s dam was also Tsiu Chow and her sire was Pickles. When Annette Bittaker and I did our extensive research for the 1982 CFA YEARBOOK article on the Havana Brown, we found that the early developers of the breed used not only Siamese but also a small amount of Russian Blues early on to derive a self-brown cat; but careful study of pedigrees and of the written accounts of the founders’ original work shows that the cats producing the early parentage of the present breed contained almost no Russian Blue and a small amount of chocolate point Siamese. The most successful and most often used combination was that of a black shorthair and a seal point Siamese carrying the chocolate gene. Our study found that Laurentide Areeto Pearl, a black shorthair female resulting from a breeding between a chocolate point Siamese male, Briary Saccharin, and a black shorthair female, Laurentide Ephone Jet, had a Russian Blue in her background. Apparently, Ephone Jet was the product of a Russian Blue and seal point Siamese cross. Laurentide Areeto Pearl produced Havana Brown cats when bred back to her sire, a chocolate point Siamese. She was also bred to Havana Browns developed by other breeders which did not carry any Russian Blue and these crosses also produced brown kittens. It has been documented that several breeders in the United States also introduced Russian Blues into their lines; however, for whatever the reasons, these particular lines were not continued. To the best of our knowledge, most of the Havana Browns of today do not have any Russian Blues in their backgrounds. Mrs. Elsie Quinn, Quinn Cattery, El Monte, California, imported the very first Havana Brown from England in the mid 1950’s — a female named Roofspringer Mahogany Quinn. She was bred to Lauren- tide Brown Pilgrim of Norwood, also an import, and produced the very first Havana Brown to achieve Grand Championship status in CFA in 1959— Quinn’s Brown Satin of Sidlo. All of the Havana Browns in this country today can trace their heritage back to this cat. By the time the breed had received recognition in English cat registries, the name had been changed to “Chestnut Brown.” In this country, not only the name Havana Brown has been retained but also the type of the cat. In England, breeding back to Siamese has been continued, therefore the original look of the cat has been lost; a “Chestnut Brown” of today would resemble our chestnut Oriental Shorthair in type. Here in the United States, we can proudly say that the breed has retained its original look — a moderate cat with a distinctive head, an elegant coat and a personality that will melt your heart. There are several theories on how the breed got its name — some historians insist it was named after the rabbit breed of the same color; however, the one most Havana Brown devotees choose to believe is that it got its name “because it was the color of rich Havana tobacco.” What makes a Havana Brown so unique? The first thing one notices is the glistening, rich, warm, mahogany brown coat color; a medium length coat that is smooth, lustrous, close-lying and rippling with powerful muscles. The head of the Havana Brown is distinctive — a feature that immediately sets it apart from the other two brown cats — the Burmese and the chestnut Oriental Shorthair. The Burmese has a short round head; the Oriental Shorthair has a long wedge-shaped head, with a straight nose. The Havana Brown’s head is slightly longer than it is wide; the prominent broad rosy-toned nose has a distinct stop at the eyes, a very pronounced whisker break and a strong chin. The stop and the whisker break combine to form a somewhat rounded muzzle, which appears to be a protrusion of the head — sometimes referred to as a “strawberry basket”; a corn-cob; the end of a light bulb; or as if the cat’s head had been stuck in a Coke bottle. Whatever you call it, the muzzle is very prominent and unusual. This is the only breed of cat that specifies a whisker color — they must be brown, complementing the color of the coat. The eyes are brilliant green, alert and expressive; oval in shape, set wide apart and somewhat low on the head, giving the cat an expression of looking down its nose. Ears of the Havana Brown are large, round tipped, set wide, but not flaring, tilting forward, giving the appearance of alertness. Expect very little hair on the inside and outside surfaces of the ears. Picking up a Havana Brown for the first time can be a surprising experience. This lithe-looking body actually weighs more than it appears. A medium-sized body, it must be firm and muscular, exhibiting a sense of power; yet also show a definite elegance and gracefulness. The cat stands tall on its legs; paws are dainty and oval shaped. Males will be proportionately larger in all respects. Head, neck, legs and tail are each in balanced proportion to its body. Overall balance and proportion are to be stressed more than size in the judging ring. With a charming, pixyish manner and a soft, intimate voice, the Havana Brown virtually breathes life and personality. Unlike other breeds, who characteristically use their noses and sense of smell to investigate curiosities, the Havana Brown leads with its paws, touching and feeling. It’s been said that they seem to be “extending a paw of friendship.” These are definitely people-oriented cats; human companionship is a necessity for this breed. Being very social in nature, oftentimes several can be found curled up together participating in a “group bathing” session. Some seem to be natural shoulder sitters; fortunately, claws are rarely used. This hardy breed is extremely intelligent, easily trained to fetch and they absolutely dote on praise. Most Havana Browns make excellent show cats; they have an unflappable personality, like everyone and thrive on new experiences, especially if being rewarded with an edible treat. Being a shorthaired breed, routine grooming is kept to a minimum. However, if the cat is being shown, I cannot stress enough the importance of a bath several days before the show. More on this later. My weekly grooming routine of all cats and kittens whether being shown or not, consists of clipping the nails, front and back; cleaning the ears with a moistened Q-tip; gently brushing the coat with a rubber brush; plucking any stray white hairs; and then finishing up by polishing the coat with a chamois. By grooming on a regular basis, one can quickly notice any change in the physical condition of each cat; plus, the cats thoroughly enjoy and look forward to this time when they have my undivided attention. Kittens are started on this grooming routine at about 4-6 weeks of age. For the show cat, grooming and conditioning is of utmost importance. Any good high-protein diet, combined with extra oils, should keep the cat in good physical condition. I’m sure we all realize the necessity of bathing .the longhair cat before showing; well, speaking as an Allbreed Judge of 11 years, and an exhibitor for over 20 years, let me emphasize that it is just as important that the shorthair cats be squeaky clean and properly groomed too. Several days before the show, bathe the Havana Brown with a good feline shampoo. The shampoo you use will depend somewhat on the water in your area; however, do your experimenting with different shampoos on a week when you do not have the cat entered in a show. I have personally had the most success using Ring 5, Burnished Bronze Shampoo, on my cats. After a thorough soaping and scrubbing, then RINSE, RINSE, RINSE, with warm clear water to remove all traces of the shampoo. Towel dry, and place in a carrier in a warm place; or you can situate a blow dryer set on low about a foot away from the carrier and direct the nozzle so as to slowly dry the coat. After the coat is completely dry, brush gently with a small rubber brush; use a coat gloss to restore its lustre and remove any static electricity. Finish up the polishing with a chamois or a soft dry cloth. This is a good time to go over the coat from head to toe and carefully pluck any remaining stray white hairs. Never, never present a Havana Brown to the judging ring without removing these dead hairs. On the morning of the show, before putting the cat in the first ring, use a soft cloth moistened with warm water and gently wash the cat’s face, making sure the nose and eyes are spotlessly clean (get those “sleepers” out of the corners); wipe cleat the rosy-pink paw pads; lightly run the we cloth over the cat’s entire coat; and most importantly, don’t forget to clean the cat’s bottom. When placed on the judging table, the tail naturally goes up and guess what the judge sees first — the BOTTOM! Shortly before your cat’s number is called to the ring, spray a bit of the coat gloss on your hands and rub it in, then gently go over the coat with the rubber brush and once again, finish up the polishing with the chamois. The coat should lay down and virtually shine like a piece of highly polish ed fine Mahogany furniture!! I cannot emphasize enough the importance of always presenting the Havana Brown in flawless condition. The last few years have seen a considerable increase in the quantity and quality of the breed being shown and making finals. This past show season saw two lovely Havana Brown females being campaigned — GRC Kapalua Lady In Brown of Heirbourne, was 20th Best Cat Nationally; GRC Bundash’s Jane Eyre, almost made it into the Top 25—she placed 26th. Lady was the second of the breed to make a National Win — the 1975- 1976 show season saw GRC, NW Aragon’s Tia Maria place as 16th Best Cat Nationally. To date, four Havana Browns have achieved the title of Distinguished Merit — one male and three females. In 1988, CH Charm’s Dazzle ‘M of Bundash, bred by Pat Swihart, and owned by Howard and Norma Placchi, became the first Havana Brown D.M., when her litter of five all became Grands. Of this illustrious litter, two of the females recently attained the title of Distinguished Merit – GRC Bundash’s Classic Dusty Rose and GRC Bundash’s Classic Lady of Kapalua. On an equally exciting note, the sire of the D.M. litter, GRC Kapalua Touch of Class, bred and owned by Larry and Sheila Ullmann, in 1989 became the first male Havana Brown to achieve this coveted title. May this wonderful breed continue its winning ways in the years to come!! The author gratefully acknowledges her sources of references as: * THE BOOK OF THE CAT, edited by Michael Wright and Sally Walters. It is the policy of The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc. to promote equal participation without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or disabilities. The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 260 East Main Street, Alliance, OH 44601 Sign up for a monthly newsletter with articles We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. 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Almost every working day Dr. Margaret Cottle, a semiretired Vancouver palliative care physician and clinical assistant professor at UBC Medical School, encounters MAiD in one way or another – someone talking about it, asking for it, being assessed for it or waiting for it. "It’s just become so routine," she explains. "The standard of care used to be when someone said, ‘I wish I were dead,’ our team worked hard to try to understand what lay behind that request, and then to do our best to address those issues. Now, many health care workers are not taking the time to explore the request in any depth. They simply respond, ‘Okay. We’ll call the MAiD team.’" It is more than five years since Canada legalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide under the acronym MAiD or medical assistance in dying. Since then our nation has undergone a dramatic transition, from describing the act of a physician who deliberately puts a patient to death as murder, to regarding the same act as a welcome prescription for suffering. Access to MAiD is a constitutionally protected civil and human right and a publicly funded health care right under the Canada Health Act. It is worth noting that access to palliative care is not. The country’s embrace of voluntary euthanasia has been so enthusiastic that 7,595 of its citizens were purposely put to death in 2020. That number represents a 34 per cent increase in MAiD cases over the previous year. It is approximately half the number of those who died of Covid-19 during the same period, and more than twice the average number of Canadians who die each year in motor vehicle accidents. The numbers are only expected to climb as a result of the legislative expansion of MAiD that occurred in March 2021 with the passage of Bill C-7, which was designed to broaden access to those with non-life-threatening disabilities and chronic conditions, and possibly, within two years, to those with mental illness as their sole underlying medical condition. It all amounts to what has been described by medical professionals as an unprecedented shift in end-of-life practices in Canada. It is a shift that has left some longtime palliative care physicians grieving the changes in their profession. Some younger doctors are admitting to feelings of powerlessness and uncertainty at how to navigate their futures in a system that – in some provinces – compels them to participate by providing referrals for what they regard as the government-sanctioned killing or suicide of their patients. "There’s definitely a whole shift in philosophy regarding the role of medicine," says Dr. John Scott, palliative care consultant and associate professor in palliative medicine at the University of Ottawa. "But I think there is increased suffering as a result of MAiD, not a decrease, which is what we had predicted as Christians." Among patients he has seen a growing, false sense of responsibility and what he describes as "a new angst" as people fret about being burdens to their families, contemplating whether they ought to take control over their own death by requesting MAiD, and if so, when. But the process of dying has always been and ought to be a letting go, he says, "a spirituality of relinquishment." He calls MAiD "a lie." "It’s fascinating," he says. "People on very complicated medical, surgical treatments … all they would have to do is cut down a little bit and they would die quite gently and easily. But they get caught up into thinking they want MAiD. That’s affecting medicine a great deal." The patients he sees seem to regard MAiD not as suicide, but as just another medical procedure. "Some part of their brain thinks, ‘I’m not going to have to die. I can have MAiD instead.’ " "It’s terrible. It’s a complete devaluation of what it means to be part of the human family," says Cottle. "Those of us who understand what palliative care is meant to be are grieving deeply about this. Our culture is so focused on control and avoiding suffering that we have lost our way. Even some who are Christians. "Today, the unforgivable sin seems to be suffering, or to even suggest that it might be worth going through some types of suffering because of the richness of continuing to live and having the relationships that you have." It is not undignified to be cared for, she insists. If we believe every person is created in God’s image, then they deserve such care. If we ourselves arrive at a place in life where we need care, then accepting that can be both a witness and a transforming experience – and even a gift – to others. Our culture is so focused on control and avoiding suffering that we have lost our way. "We need the young people around us to see you don’t have to be pretty or useful to be loved and cherished and worthy of care." Calling in the MAiD team When Canada’s MAiD legislation was enacted in June 2016, the public narrative was that MAiD would alleviate the most profound cases of irremediable pain and suffering at the end of life. But according to the government’s Second Annual Report on Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, which provides details from 2020, the most commonly cited kinds of suffering reported by MAiD patients were experiential, not physical. The top kind reported, at 85 per cent, was "the loss of ability to engage in meaningful activities." Inadequate control of pain – or concern about it – came in a distant third, cited by 57 per cent. More than 33 per cent pointed to their perception of being a burden on family, friends or caregivers as a cause of their suffering. Almost 20 per cent cited isolation or loneliness. Those working on the front lines of health care reveal that assurances of strict eligibility criteria and safeguards have also proven to be more flexible in practice than promised. "I encounter a lot of patients who are not competent [to make the decision for MAiD], but who are receiving euthanasia," says Scott. "That’s upsetting." He says it doesn’t matter if the physician in charge of a patient’s care thinks the patient is incompetent. If the two assessors assigned by the institution – typically physicians "keenly supportive of MAiD" – have declared the patient competent, the patient will be put to death. Dr. James Boudreau is a fifth-year resident in internal medicine in London, Ont. He has seen MAiD providers, with a great deal of autonomy and little oversight, accelerate the process in patients for whom he thought there was no good cause. There’s a lot of pressure on physicians to keep patients moving through the system due to lack of resources, he explains, and he worries MAiD could become something of an escape valve to ease that pressure. He has seen MAiD providers, with a great deal of autonomy and little oversight, accelerate the process. He doesn’t believe most physicians would explicitly endorse this, but worries the ever-subtle pressure to create beds could lead to a situation where MAiD was presented as an option for that reason, instead of what some would consider the patient’s best interest. "Our Canadian health care system is so crunched for beds – both hospital beds and long-term care beds – that we don’t have the capacity to treat patients coming through," he says. Our population has aged, but they have also developed more complex problems – and the availability of long-term care beds has not kept pace with the need. "From the moment you start your clinical rotations in medical school, you get a lot of praise for discharging people." The escape valve seems to be easing pressure on our health care system in more ways than one. An April 2020 article in World Medical Journal (coauthored by Margaret Cottle, John Scott and Leonie Herx) points out, "Euthanasia deaths are now serving as a growing source of organ and tissue donations in Canada. "Given that most requests for euthanasia are due to existential suffering," the authors write, "the potential ‘good’ of organ donation may be a persuasive incentive for some who may otherwise not have chosen to hasten their death." In Love Thy Body (Baker Books, 2018), apologetics professor Nancy Pearcey notes, "It doesn’t take a genius to see that the easiest way to reduce health care costs is physician-assisted suicide. When human life is no longer seen to have inherent value, it will be subject to purely utilitarian calculation of costs and benefits." Put that question to Cottle and she is matter of fact. "We know some of what’s coming next. We know MAiD is going to be available for people who have the sole diagnosis of mental illness. The government is talking about expanding advance directives so, for example, that when you’re 50 you could say, ‘If I don’t recognize my child’s face, then I am authorizing you to take my life, even if I do not have the capacity to consent and may even resist the procedure.’ These things are coming and the really sad thing is they’re being brought in the name of compassion." Dr. Donato Gugliotta retired last year from general practice, but continues to work as an anesthetist in Trenton, Ont. It troubles him to know the same medications he uses to put patients to sleep for life-saving surgeries are also being used to legally end the lives of thousands of people each year. He sees MAiD as our culture’s romanticization of dying, and says it is increasingly regarded as an attractive option at the end of life because rendering a patient unconscious before killing them is regarded as a peaceful death. He calls that "part of the deception," which completely ignores "the spiritual element." But he also credits MAiD’s rapid societal acceptance with the fact that most physicians "have just assimilated this into their practice. It’s just now another medical treatment. "The reality is that doctors tend to be very pragmatic and adaptable," he says. "So when the lawmakers and regulators tell us that MAiD is legal and this is the way you’ll do it, most doctors have moved on." But not every medical practitioner has moved on, and it’s been hard on those who have not. In a 2018 article in World Medical Journal, a group of seven Canadian physicians write, "We are accused of violating human rights – even called bigots – because we refuse to kill or collaborate in killing our patients." Scott, one of the authors of the piece, says conscience rights will continue to be an issue, especially for younger physicians. "They’re usually in positions where they’re dependent on senior physicians they have to report to, and they’re doing jobs where they’re more likely to have to be obligated to refer. Whereas someone like me can retire. "There aren’t too many things in Canada that a Christian physician is in danger of. But this adds a real sense of risk and danger and vulnerability." Of peace and prayers Cottle and Scott say they have largely made peace with the changes in their profession, but it is their faith that has helped them do so. When asked what this all means for the Church going forward, they speak philosophically. "I think about that story of the starfish that were all washed up on the beach," says Cottle. "A little boy is picking up the starfish, one at a time, and throwing them back into the ocean. And someone comes along and says, ‘This is just foolish. You can’t possibly hope to make a difference here. What you’re doing won’t matter.’ But as the boy throws in another starfish, he says, ‘It will matter to this one.’ "I like the way that it harkens back to Dr. Cicely Saunders’ [founder of the modern hospice movement] famous quotation, ‘You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life. We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die.’" Similarly, God is calling each Christian, each church, to "pick up the starfish that are right in front of us," she says, by caring well for the parishioners, family members, friends and neighbours we each have in our lives. "We need to be faithful. And that’s how I’ve made my peace. "I pray the prayer of Jehoshaphat [2 Chronicles 20] often. ‘Lord, we are weak and we don’t know what to do. But our eyes are on you.’ " I pray the prayer of Jehoshaphat often. ‘Lord, we are weak and we don’t know what to do. But our eyes are on you. For his part Scott thi nks of his work today as being on mission. "It’s like being called by the Lord to go to a foreign mission," he explains. "I think of going to work now sometimes as like that. When I go into a hospital where MAiD is going on and where people are having these conversations all the time, I think about it as if I’m going into a place that God has called me to. "But He’s calling me to love these people, to respect these people, to understand their culture. To not react personally as if somehow this is an attack on me, but to go into that setting wondering why God has called me here and wondering what’s going to be possible to accomplish in this situation. "Not always having expectations of everything being right. But still being hopeful." Patricia Paddey of Mississauga, Ont., is a senior writer at Faith Today. Read her cover story from last issue "Navigating Medical Assistance in Dying: How the Church is Encountering Voluntary Euthanasia" at www.FaithToday.ca/MAID. Stock photos from Shutterstock.com. Circular mug shots provided by those interviewed. Previous Next Navigating medical assistance in dying Our May/June cover story examines how the Church is encountering voluntary euthanasia. Part 1 of a series by Patricia Paddey Theologian David Guretzki reflects on what he learned from a hospital encounter Living with dying What does the body of Christ look like after medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has been legalized in Canada? A theological ethicist offers another...	14,044
The main focus of the October Balance Booster is to reset from unhealthier foods like sugar, flour and processed foods and drinks by following a step by step program and by introducing plenty of whole foods for the month of October. You will have group motivating and my professional guidance including a full handout to support you along the way. I will integrate other areas of whole person health too (exercise, emotional, mental and spiritual health), but the main focus in Oct is food. Are you in? : : : Find Joy in being well. Eating healthy food shouldn’t be a difficult diet to follow, but a lifestyle which gives you energy, uplifting mood, and is the key to longevity. But what is healthy? And how can I change my everyday life to a healthier one? Being healthy is not just the food you eat, but also everything that affects your daily life including relationships, career, stress and sleeping habits. Being healthy should not be hard, confusing, or overwhelming. You can feel and look great without doing it all perfectly or thinking you have to be on a specific diet. The 21-Day Balance Booster program is a program that let’s you re-connect with your true self by eating clean foods, exercising regularly and practice mindfulness. I will guide you throughout the 21 days to help create new healthy habits and you will come out of the Balance Booster with new energy and insights to incorporate in your daily life. Personal Coaching My genuine desire is to help you make life-long changes that will benefit your health. There is no “one diet fits all,” and so by personal coaching I will create a customized plan for you, that will gradually change your habits into healthy ones. Costanza about the 21-day Balance Booster Definitely worth it! I loved the support, videos and research info to help us on the journey. I plan to continue using the recipes etc. Anna about the 21-day Balance Booster When I started working with Tanja it was to change my eating habits lifestyle once and for all; ultimately to come off my medication for hypertension. Four months in, and I have already reduced down to one medication and am a big step closer to my goal! Thank you, Tanja, I am eternally grateful. Tamara about her Health Coaching Journey After the coaching session my biggest take away is that I lifted myself up from my emotions. Soraya about her Health Coaching Journey You really made me excited about being healthy!! This is the best journey ever. Wilma about her Health Coaching Journey As a medical doctor, I spend a lot of time telling my patients how to eat healthy. The Balance Booster was an amazing insight into the psychology of our food choices and what eating healthy actually looks and feels like. I can now advice them from my experience. Thank you Tanja! Huey about the 21-day Balance Booster Journaling is a very powerful tool to connect better with yourselves. We do so many things without being conscious about it, that when putting things on paper, it helps with understanding yourself better and listen more intuitively to what our body has to say. My Wellness Journal is a 6-month journal that will take 3 minutes in the morning and 3 minutes in the evening to capture the core. It has monthly exercises to better understand your happiness level and put action points to it.	3,483
DMs tie Assange to a Russia-linked hacker — and raise new questions about his Seth Rich conspiracy theory. By by Kevin Collier Posted on April 5, 2018, 7:08 pm Twitter DMs obtained by BuzzFeed News show that in the summer of 2016, WikiLeaks was working to obtain files from Guccifer 2.0, an online hacktivist persona linked to by Russian military intelligence, the clearest evidence to date of WikiLeaks admitting its pursuit of Guccifer 2.0. “[P]lease ‘leave,’ their conversation with them and us,” WikiLeaks asked journalist Emma Best, who was also negotiating with Guccifer 2.0 for access to what it had teased on its blog as “exclusive access” to hacked Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee files. “[W]e would appreciate it if you did not dump the docs and obviously archive.org will delete them anyway.” WikiLeaks had mentioned Guccifer 2.0 a single time before, tweeting in June 2016 — five weeks before it released its first dump of Democratic National Committee emails — that the persona had claimed it gave WikiLeaks DNC emails. But by the time of the DM conversation with Best, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange had shifted the story of how WikiLeaks acquired those emails, giving repeated TV interviews that floated Seth Rich, a Democratic staffer who had been murdered in what police concluded was a botched robbery, as his real source. The messages between Assange and Best, a freelance national security journalist and online archivist, are the starkest proof yet that Assange knew a likely Russian government hacker had the Democrat leaks he wanted. And they reveal the deliberate bad faith with which Assange fed the groundless claims that Rich was his source, even as he knew the documents’ origin. Best told BuzzFeed News she first reached out to Guccifer 2.0 in August 2016 after it posted on its WordPress account a call for journalists who wanted its files. “I sent them a Direct Message and referred to that, asking what they had in mind,” Best told BuzzFeed News over Signal. Best has experience posting large data sets, and wondered if she could host the files on archive.org, a nonprofit digital library. But Guccifer 2.0 had another idea. “[I] gonna send a large trove to wikileaks,” it said. Best, who had DMed with WikiLeaks before, relayed that message to WikiLeaks in a direct message on Twitter. Neither party conveyed to her whether they had interacted together before. “I told them that Guccifer 2.0 was considering giving me at least part of the cache, which is when they asked me to be their ‘agent,’ which they said I would get ‘credit’ for,” Best said. She didn’t agree to act as Assange’s agent, she said, but stopped messaging with Guccifer 2.0. WikiLeaks was adamant in its communications with Best that it didn't want anyone else to leak the files. “[T]hese other media groups are very likely to take a stupid initial angle,” WikiLeaks said in one message sent Aug. 12 at 9:14 p.m., adding that other news outlets would focus less on the content of the leaks than how they came to be. “‘We don’t know if its true. Possibly russians who knows blah blah blah.’” WikiLeaks’s pitch worked. “I dropped the matter with both parties and never received or passed on any exclusive G2, DNC, Podesta, etc. documents,” Best said. Less than an hour after WikiLeaks’s last message to Best, Guccifer 2.0 tweeted that it had handed those documents over. #Guccifer2 I'll send the major trove of the #DCCC materials and emails to #wikileaks keep following... Who was in control of the WikiLeaks Twitter account cannot be known with certainty. But Assange is widely considered to be the primary user of the @WikiLeaks Twitter handle, and Best believed her chats with that handle “were with him or his proxy.” Best said she deleted all her direct messages after noticing someone was trying to hack her Twitter account, but recently found the email notifications that users receive when they get a DM on Twitter. A lawyer for WikiLeaks did not respond to a request for comment. The following is the entirety of WikiLeaks’s messages to Best that night, according to the emails she provided. All times are ET. (Twitter does not send a user copies of their own messages, so the contents Best provided are one-sided.) 8:43 p.m.: please “leave” their conversation with them and us 8:43 p.m.: we would appreciate it if you did not dump the docs and obviously archive.org will delete them anyway 9:12 p.m.: Impact is very substantially reduced if the "news" of a release doesn't co-incide with the ability to respond to the news by searching 9:13 p.m.: non-searchable dumps are just channeled into a few orgs with technical resources. then others won't touch them because they perceive that the cherries have all been picked by techdirt or whatever. 9:14 p.m.: and these other media groups are very likely to take a stupid initial angle 9:15 p.m.: “We don’t know if its true. Possibly russians who knows blah blah blah” because they don’t properly verify prior to publication and are scared because they’re not us, contaminating the entire release 9:18 p.m.: in that regretable event, from our perspective, please just act as our agent we can ensure you get the right credit, cross promotion etc. Before Guccifer 2.0 began speaking with Best, the account had repeatedly claimed to be Assange’s source, though it was a one-sided relationship. On June 15, more than a month before WikiLeaks published its first of two batches of Democratic emails, the persona wrote in an email to the Smoking Gun that it had “thousands of files and mails” that it already “gave to Wikileaks.” When WikiLeaks released its first batch of Democrats’ emails in the 2016 campaign, the “DNC Leaks,” Guccifer 2.0 claimed to be the source. But Assange chose, in television interviews both immediately before and after his conversation with Best, to not publicly bring up Guccifer 2.0, and instead to tease the conspiracy theory that Seth Rich, the Democratic National Committee staffer whose murder spawned conspiracy theories, could be the source for his leaks. The Seth Rich conspiracy held, in essence, that Rich, a DNC staffer who supported Bernie Sanders, grew disillusioned with the party after Hillary Clinton won the nomination, stole emails to give to WikiLeaks, and was killed for it. The theory didn't account for how a regular staffer would have had access to Clinton campaign manager John Podesta’s email account, which WikiLeaks released in October, or files stored on the DCCC’s server, which Guccifer 2.0 released slowly over the summer on its WordPress account and in emails to reporters. Nor did it account for why the NSA, FBI, and CIA, as well as a number of US and foreign private threat intelligence companies, would each conclude there was sufficient evidence that the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence arm, had indeed hacked those targets. Rich's murder, two weeks after Assange first began leaking the hacked DNC documents, was likely the result of a robbery attempt gone bad, police concluded. But the conspiracy theory was spread quickly by alt-right social media figures and conservative news sites, and lasted far beyond the election, with people like Fox News commentator Sean Hannity talking about it for months after Trump took office. Rich's parents have since sued Fox News over “the pain and anguish that comes from seeing your murdered son's life and legacy treated as a mere political football.” His brother Aaron has sued two other right-wing commentators who pushed the theory that Aaron aided his brother and illegally helped cover it up. Fox declined to comment on the legal action, but noted it has retracted the story and that Hannity announced in May 2017 that he would stop coverage of the hoax out of respect for Rich's family. Three days before the conversation with Best, Assange brought up Rich unprompted during an appearance via livestream on Netherlands' Nieuwsuur, a nightly public news broadcast: “Whistleblowers go to significant efforts to get us material, at often very significant risks,” he said. “There's a 27-year-old that works for the DNC who was shot in the back, murdered, just a few weeks ago for unknown reasons, as he was walking down the street in Washington,” he said. When host Eelco Bosch van Rosenthal echoed what DC police had concluded, that Rich’s death was a botched robbery, Assange replied, “No, there’s no findings.” That same day, the WikiLeaks Twitter account announced it would offer a reward for information leading to the conviction of Rich's killer. ANNOUNCE: WikiLeaks has decided to issue a US$20k reward for information leading to conviction for the murder of DNC staffer Seth Rich. In those interviews, despite privately angling for Guccifer 2.0’s files, Assange continued to push the Seth Rich story. Two weeks after the conversation with Best, Assange appeared on Fox News, and while he didn’t claim Rich was murdered over the leaks, he refused to deny it either, and made no mention of any other source. “If there’s any question about a source of Wikileaks being threatened, people can be assured that this organization will go after anyone who may have been involved in some kind of attempt to coerce or possibly kill a potential source,” Assange said. “I know you don't want to reveal your source, but it certainly sounds like you're suggesting a man who leaked information to WikiLeaks was then murdered,” said host Megyn Kelly. “If there's someone who's potentially connected to our publications and that person is then murdered in suspicious circumstances, it doesn't necessarily mean that the two are connected. But that type of allegation is very serious and it's taken very seriously by us,” Assange replied. Since then, WikiLeaks has tweeted numerous times about the theory, never disputing it. Beyond the June 2016 tweet, Assange made no mention of Guccifer 2.0. As with previous misdirections, hinting that Rich was responsible gave WikiLeaks a means of not implicating the Russian government. WikiLeaks has been caught covering for Russia at least twice before, both in the summer of 2016, when it declined to publish a huge cache of Russian government data, and in its 2012 exclusion, in its published “Syria Files,” of a $2.4 billion transaction from the Central Bank of Syria to the VTB Bank in Russia. In September, it finally published 35 files from a private Russian intelligence company, but most of them were already public and of little news value, leading experts to allege that was a decision to quiet criticism that WikiLeaks was too friendly to Russia. Details about the true identity of Guccifer 2.0 are still coming to light. But in many ways, it was obvious from the start. Guccifer 2.0 first appeared online on June 15, exactly one day after the Washington Post broke the story that the DNC had been hacked and that Russia’s military intelligence agency was behind it. Guccifer 2.0 claimed to be Romanian, but didn’t understand the language. It used a shady Russian VPN service that gave it access to IP addresses that weren’t commercially available. Despite having files from congressional races all over the country, it prioritized leaks of swing states. In a joint report released after the election, in January 2017, the US’s top intelligence agencies announced that “We assess with high confidence that the GRU relayed material it acquired from the DNC and senior Democratic officials to WikiLeaks. Moscow most likely chose WikiLeaks because of its self-proclaimed reputation for authenticity.” The GRU, the report said, “used the Guccifer 2.0 persona.” Last month, the Daily Beast reported that either Twitter or WordPress noticed at least once that someone logged into the Guccifer 2.0 account without turning on a VPN, revealing an IP address belonging to the GRU in Moscow. The files that Guccifer 2.0 published on its WordPress account would later appear in both of WikiLeaks's major drops during the 2016 election: the DNC Email Archive and the Podesta Emails dumps. In between those releases, on Aug. 12, 2016, it was clear from those messages to Best that the WikiLeaks Twitter account knew that Guccifer 2.0 was the source of hacked Democratic documents. WikiLeaks’s formal policy is to never publicly identify a source of its leaks, and Assange still refers to Chelsea Manning, the whistleblower who has admitted and spent years in prison for giving WikiLeaks Army Intelligence documents, as an “alleged source.” He never mentioned Guccifer 2.0 or any other party as a potential source in those interviews. With the exception of one final post, in which it shot back at the joint US intelligence report that detailed the Russian hacking campaign, Guccifer 2.0 went silent after Trump was elected. CORRECTION: Apr. 05, 2018, at 22:24 PM Material posted on Guccifer 2.0's blog later appeared in each of WikiLeaks's major dumps during the 2016 election. An earlier version stated that was only true of the Podesta Files.	13,381
A.B. Kelly · June 18, 2022 · Musings · economics, history, school, students, teaching, teenagers · No Comments Since it’s finally the time of year when the joys of teaching are realized (ie when we don’t have to deal with people who haven’t turned in a damn thing all year wondering what they need to do to pass), it’s a good time to look at some of the other minor perks. The pay, for instance. And the respect. No wait, sorry. I must’ve been thinking about something else. In reality, random politicians who wouldn’t be able to pass my class get to tell me I’m not teaching correctly. Yes, Congressperson, you’re supposed to provide a check and balance on the president, even if he’s in your own party. Grandstanding while bequeathing power to the Executive Branch is not, actually, one of the enumerated powers. But hey, at least we’re gonna get free guns soon, right? I won’t spend much time on this one, since I don’t think it’s a good faith argument, but arming teachers would be a phenomenally bad idea. There’s a teacher at my school who’s about 4’10”. Explain to me how she keeps her sidearm when the six-foot linebacker lunges for it. And you know that teacher that you’re convinced hated you? Spoiler alert: They really did. Now imagine that they had a gun every time you mouthed off in class. Should I fire a warning shot into the air to wake up all the kids who think Emmett Till is “boring”? I doubt the second-floor teacher would appreciate that. No, the real gift of being a teacher, at least for the ten months out of the year not named June and July, are the wonderful answers we get to out insightful questions. How did Hitler come to power? He was really popular, you see, because he threw a Nazi party. Ain’t no party like a Nazi party cause a Nazi party don’t stop… until 1945. After twenty years, bad answers don’t phase me much. Answers I used to find hilarious now seem pat. They lack the flair they once had, and are usually just copied from Wikipedia these days. For instance, every year I ask “When and where was the Berlin Conference of 1884?” Wanna guess how many students just write “IDK”? A couple months later, I ask where the Berlin Wall was built. Can you imagine that they STILL haven’t figured out where? Maybe I should give them the hint that it’s in the same place they held the Berlin Conference. Paris, naturally. But I got a response recently that broke through this grizzled vet’s exterior. The type that makes me run to the other teachers in my department and repeat it for guffaws. Ironically, it wasn’t even a wrong answer. The question, from a random reading (not a test or anything, which is where I usually see the best responses), asked how Leon Trotsky died. The answer read, quite correctly, “A Stalinist agent in Mexico City struck him in the head with an ice pick.” Ouch. Not a fun way to go. Where’s the joy, you may ask? It stemmed from an unrequested addendum, a cherry on top of that otherwise pat answer. “I think it was murder.” After all, I also teach Intro to Law. Doesn’t this eighty-year old “alleged” criminal get any due process? Sure, the fifth amendment doesn’t apply in Mexico City, but considering he was working for the Soviets in Mexico, I think it all cancels out. They call that quid pro decisis. Sure, the perpetrator (sorry, defendant) had a letter on his body claiming his intention. But it also included lies about who he was. And if we can’t trust a guy to level with us about his name, why should we take at face value his admission of intent? And the fact that he was carrying around an ice pick under a trenchcoat in the middle of August in Mexico is completely circumstantial. I’ve seen plenty of David E. Kelley programs. The DA doesn’t have a case. Maybe he was on his way to the North Pole? Or maybe it was self defense! Yeah, yeah, the sixty-year-old attacked him, totally unprovoked. Good thing my client had that sawed-off ice pick under his summer trenchcoat! Okay, okay, maybe he did it. Good eye, Student, for delving into the mind of a murderer to get at true intent. Although all you really had to do was describe the act. Save your opinion for things like the decision to drop the atomic bomb. But nah, this student was totally mute when I actually asked to debate motive. For now, I’m saying this is my third favorite student answer, but that means it wins the bronze medal. The best student answers of my tenure work a lot like the American two-party system. The top two are forever etched in stone, and depending on my mood, they’ll switch who’s in the driver’s seat. Trotsky’s alleged murder and Hitler’s bumpin’ parties are the Ralph Naders and Gary Johnsons. They make me chuckle for a season or two, then are largely forgotten when the newest batch comes in. Statement number one came on an economics test. The question requested a where to set a price ceiling. A price ceiling, for those of you who haven’t spent much time in an economics class over the past decades, is a maximum price set by the government, which often creates shortages. For a recent example, take a look at that “anti price gouging” bill going through Congress right now. Clearly none of the members of Congress have spent a lot of time in economics classes. Why, it was only a couple years ago they were convinced that macroeconomics was a defunct study, and that inflation wasn’t really a thing anymore. How’d that turn out? Anyway, for a price ceiling to be effective, it must be set below the market price. This is the concept the question was testing. Many students assume that, since it’s a ceiling, it should be high. Very confusing, I know, but a price FLOOR would have to be high. If that anti-gouging bill said the price of gasoline couldn’t go above $20 a gallon, it wouldn’t be a very effective law. At least for the next month or two, after which that’ll probably be where supply meets demand anyway. I know, Congress doesn’t really care about making effective laws. They care about getting YouTube views and Twitter likes. Don’t worry if the concept of price ceilings is foreign to you. My student also didn’t understand the concept. Not only did she fail to give me a dollar amount, she didn’t even acknowledge the product the question was about, chocolate chip cookies. Instead, she discussed the price of… ceilings. Most ceilings, you see, are similar to each other and should probably be priced the same. It isn’t the price of the ceiling that’s important, she informed me, but the quality. Cheap ceilings are more likely to leak. Had she delved into the complimentary or supplementary market of roofs vis-a-vis ceilings, I might’ve given her the points. I’m all for bringing in real world examples, and maybe this girl ran a stucco company in her free time. When I asked another student, after reading an article about the supply and demand of illicit drugs, what determines the price of cocaine and marijuana, he happily told me pot is about $50 for a quarter ounce. Zero, it turns out, would’ve been a good answer for an effective price ceiling. I’m surprised Congress hasn’t attempted to make those evil oil companies give us gas for free. Can’t imagine any drawbacks to that plan. What separates the final answer from those that came before was the fact that it was an unforced error. Price ceilings and Nazi parties and Stalinist Law & Order were in responses to prompts, either after readings or on a test. I applaud ceiling girl for trying to make sense of the question and taking an “educated” guess instead of opting for the ubiquitous “IDK.” This last answer, however, came on a term paper. He didn’t have to write a damn thing, but opted to go off the board with a phenomenally preposterous statement. Probably shouldn’t be surprising from a guy whose bibliography included, I shit you not, http://www.thegovernment.com. I guess http://www.thegovernment.gov was already taken? The term paper could be on any political topic, like abortion or gerrymandering or sin taxes. He opted for the draft, which doesn’t pique too many interests these days, but is always an acceptable foray into timeless queries of individual rights versus societal responsibilities, of implicit versus explicit government powers. So sure, kid, but me up with some knowledge. “The U.S. military draft,” he began, “is very similar to the NFL draft.” So wait, which branch of the military has the number one pick this year? Does it rotate between the branches or, like the NFL, does it go to whichever branch had the worst year? How is that determined? I mean, the Afghanistan pullout didn’t go swimmingly, but I don’t know how to assign the blame. I assume the army, but the lasting image was of the airplane leaving Kabul Airport, leaving the top pick to the Wild Blue Yonder. More questions abound. Let’s say the navy has the number one overall draft pick one year, but the top prospect is a sniper. Do they draft him in the hopes of “developing” him into a submarine captain? Or do they trade that pick to the army or marines? But I can’t imagine they can get a lot in return, since the army knows they won’t draft the guy anyway, and they can just wait to draft him in the two or three spot for less money. Come to think of it, other than the Marines, I don’t see a lot of overlap in the skills required by the top recruits in the various branches, leaving the draft with little suspense and less action. No wonder they don’t televise that thing. But wait, Space Force is an expansion franchise, so they should get the first pick. Damn, I really hope the number one pick isn’t infantry. I was recently at a minor league baseball team’s military appreciation night. After every inning, they asked all current and former members of a specific armed force to stand up and be applauded. At first I thought they were stretching the definition of military when we had to applaud the Coast Guard and the National Guard. I mean, shit, the latter were all just Vietnam draft dodgers, while the former’s claim to fame is running slow motion in Baywatch scenes. Come to think of it, that Vietnam War draft was televised. Although the only trades going on that day were people trading their residency to Canada. Just like John Elway and Eli Manning. Holy shit, my student was right! The military draft IS just like the NFL draft. 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A dependent is someone who is financially reliant on another person, such as kids or other relatives. A dependent is an individual who qualifies the employee/taxpayer for the dependency exclusion. Each dependent exclusion reduces taxable income by the price of the exclusion. A dependent is an individual that can be declared as an exclusion on a tax return by a taxpayer. The primary source of backing for a dependent has to be the individual seeking the exemption. Each dependent can only claim a single exclusion, and nobody can be declared dependent by more than one taxpayer. Types of Dependent are as thus: Qualifying child: If a dependent is a qualifying kid or relation, the IRC relationship test must be met—and the dependent must be regarded as a qualifying kid. To claim a dependent, you must meet the following requirements: You must spend approximately 50% of the year at the taxpayer’s residence. You must be a close family member of the taxpayer, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. You must be under the age of 19, or if a student, under the age of 24 If a child is the taxpayer’s qualified child, the youngster cannot be an eligible relative. Qualifying Relative: The “not a qualifying child” criteria, the resident of household or family examine, the net earnings check, and the support check must all be met by a qualified relative. Anyone who filed a joint return (as a married couple) cannot include anyone dependent on their tax return, and you must be a US citizen to be listed as a dependent. IRC tests, which must be passed, indicate dependency. The dependent taxpayer, joint, and citizen tests are all examples of these tests. Anyone who can be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer cannot claim anyone as a dependent on their own tax return. Consider Julie’s family, who applied for a dependent exclusion following her divorce. The family’s combined gross income used to be $20,000, but Julie has been unemployed since the divorce and is looking for work.	2,031
Taxes make infrastructure and services possible, such as roads, schools, and police protection. Paying for those services shouldn’t be cumbersome or time-consuming. Here are some of the ways we make paying your taxes as easy as possible: Pay by installment (real estate) Pay by phone Pay in person at the Treasurer’s Office on Bernard Dr. 8am-5pm M-F Drop boxes located outside County Administrative Office visitor parking lot, Vinton, Glenvar, and Hollins libraries (check payments only)	499
The SEED Lab is not currently accepting new research assistants for the Spring 2023 semester. The Self-Regulation, Emotions, and Early Development (SEED) Lab, directed by Dr. Adam Grabell, specializes in imaging of emotional brain circuits in young children using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and measuring their emotional behaviors. The goal of the SEED Lab is to understand how emerging emotion regulation works and how it’s related to the onset of early mental illness. Undergraduates will assist with a study on emotion regulation and early childhood clinical irritability. Duties include recruiting and running child participants, completing basic data analysis, and developing study materials. In some cases, students will have the opportunity earn authorship on study presentations and publications. A commitment to work at least 6 hours per week for 2 credits A minimum two semester commitment to laboratory work Experience with young children preferred Basic computer skills (e.g. Excel); computer programming experience is a plus Academic Year Research Assistants: This experience offers a 6 hours per week for 2 credits commitment or a 9 hour per week for 3 credits commitment. Majority of recruitment occurs during the end of the Spring and Fall semester. Summer Research Assistants: We hire summer research assistants for students who are looking for a head start. This position has flexible hours and gives undergraduates a look into research. This position is a volunteer experience as it does not provide payment or credit. If you are interested in any of the listed positions, please submit a copy of your resume, including cumulative GPA, to Juliet Barry, our lab coordinator, at jcbarry@umass.edu Undergraduate Student Resources: Check out other labs in the department that are currently recruiting here Undergraduate Honors Thesis: If you are an underclassman who is considering doing your honors thesis with this lab, we encourage you to apply as a research assistant, as rising senior RAs have the opportunity to complete an independent research project for their honors thesis in the lab.	2,157
Criminal profiling was being used within the FBI as early as 1972 with the establishment of their Behavioral Science Unit, however it was still in its infancy. It was not until after 1986 that law enforcement began routinely relying heavily on the assistance of criminal profilers. In the July 9th, 1977 issue of the Tulsa Tribune newspaper Oklahoma Clinical Psychologist Dr. Robert Phillips, offered his views on what sort of person would be capable of murdering the three Girl Scouts. Today we would call this kind of analysis of the evidence at hand, criminal profiling. Dr. Phillips spent 25 years of his professional life treating criminals and the criminally insane. He was a member of a private organization called the Barkouras Foundation, and over time Oklahoma's criminal courts came to rely on the "profiles" this foundation produced. 1. The perpatrator suffers from an overwhelming infeiority complex. He hates himself and he hates the world. He fears rejection; especially rejection by women. He is a very depressed and angry person. The killer hates being alive and murdering is his way of taking revenge on a world that he believes has mistreated him. 2. He is a sexual sadist and he will strike again if he is not caught. His sadism is expressed in his anger at life. Sex symbolizes something to him but something very different than what it means to people in normal society. Because the killer hates happiness, innocence and decency, the killer uses sex to degrade these things and himself. Usually sex is "life giving" but in his case sex is "life taking". 3. Despite modern psychiatric medicine and therapy, his kind of mental illness can not be cured. He does not have a chronic psychosis. 4. While he is not legally insane, he survives on such a savage, animal level that all efforts to rehabilitate him would be in vain. 5. He was methodical and calculating in the carrying out of this crime. Dr. Phillips believes that he may have come only to kill one girl but then passion took over and he kept returning to the tent for another and yet another victim. He could not leave the bodies alone. 6. He became completely caught up in his deed. He carried the girls beyond the unit area and continued to violate them. 7. At that moment, right outside of the Kiowa Unit, the perpatrator was a madman, an animal, a monster. 8. At some point though, something abruptly happened which brought him "back" and/or alarmed him. 9. Suddenly the killer, like an animal covering his tracks, begins to try and cover his tracks. He stuffs two of the small girls deep into their sleeping bags. He takes sleeping bags, towels, whatever he can find and begins trying to wipe up the blood. This is a man with complete disorder in his life trying to create order. 10. Some kind of severe trauma occurred in this man's life to make him feel extremely inferior and to build up such a passionate hatred in him. Another independent profiling and criminal analysis group called Signature Profiling Associates (headquartered in South Carolina) did some work on this case. They specialize in the analysis of violent occult and ritual crime. They call this kind of work OVRCR, Occult and Violent Ritual Crime Research. They have also done research in the case of The West Memphis Three and The Zodiac Killer. They analyze cases that involve satanism, ritual murders, crimes that involve syncretic religions, and any kind of subculture crimes Events Leading Up To The Crime Strange events were taking place around Camp Scott leading up to the murders.An effigy in the form of a man was found hanging from a tree by its neck, with its genitals showing, and personal items were disappearing from tents. The most interesting event was the discovery of a note in April which read "we are on a mission to kill 3 girls in tent 1". The note was considered a prank and never given to police. A storm hit the area around 6PM, causing heavy rain. Because of the weather, the campers were sent back to their tents.At approximately 1:30AM, moaning was heard near camp Kiowa. Carla, a counselor at the camp, checked out the noise and described it as a low guttural moaning. It would stop whenever the beam of her flashlight came near. Carla was standing at the intersection of the trail, 150 yards from Tent 8 and a dirt road leading to the main camp.At approximately 2AM, the tent flap of #7 was opened. Three of the girls inside were sleeping. The fourth girl stated that she noticed a beam of light moving about the interior from outside, with the silhouette of a large figure behind it. The figure moved off toward Tent 8. Moaning sounds were heard throughout the night, not just by those in the Kiowa section but in four other units of the camp.At approximately 3AM, a girl in the Cherokee section across the woods heard a scream come from the direction of Kiowa, located about two city blocks away. A girl in Quapaw also heard a scream. The scream seemed to be cries of "momma! momma!"The girl thought it may have been the voice of Lori Farmer. At approximately 6AM, Carla found sleeping bags under a tree near the intersection in a pile. Doris Milner was found nude from the waist down with her pyjama top pulled up underneath her arms. Her hands had been tied behind her back with duct tape and she had been beaten around the face.Around her neck a cord and an elastic bandage were visible. A round cylinder shaped object about four inches long made of terrycloth was attached to the cord. The elastic bandage had been used as a blindfold; the terrycloth object as a gag.Michele Heather Guse and Lori Farmer were found inside their sleeping bags. Both bodies had been bound into a tight, compact, fetal-like position. Guse's and Farmer's sleeping bags contained bloody bed sheets that had been used by the killer to wipe down the blood found on the wood floor of the tent. Also found was a roll of black duct tape and a flashlight the murderer had discarded. Jack Shroff was the owner of a farm 1 miles west of Camp Scott whose house had been broken into. Some of the items taken from his home were a sash cord, a roll of duct tape, 3 bottles of beer and 3 identical crow bars. The beer bottles were later found empty on the camp grounds. Outside Shroff's door a jungle boot style print was found. It matched other boot prints found near the crime scene. Another print had been found on the blood soaked floor of Tent 8. Guse and Farmer were killed inside the tent. They were struck by a heavy blunt object in the back of their heads while they slept.Milner may have been led out of the tent, raped, and then killed. When found, her face had been beaten with such force that the object responsible had left behind its shape. She had died on the trail. Her cause of death was strangulation, not blunt force trauma.At autopsy it was revealed that two different types of knots had reportedly been used; head wounds on two of the victims indicated two different blunt instruments. Physical evidence left behind at the crime scene and evidence recovered during autopsy indicates that two offenders were involved in the crime.The nature of the crime scene was a mixed scene, all of the equipment necessary to commit the crime was brought along, yet no steps were taken to conceal the crime after it was committed. This indicates that two offenders were involved. The offenders would have left the area immediately after the crime.This crime is one that would have been planned months, possibly years in advance. The killers were probably good friends, given the nature of the crimes. Because of the remoteness of the crime scene, the offenders knew the area well; they were probably either avid hunters or lived in the area. Only one of the girls was the intended target.The other two girls were most likely murdered because they could identify the offenders. One or both of the offenders may have had a history of sexual assault, possibly involving children. This may not have been the first murder for one of both of the offenders. The level of violence indicates that these offenders were not new to murder and had been involved in some type of violent crime previous to this one. However, the crime itself was sloppy and excessively violent so this may have been the offenders' first murder.The girls could have been led out of the tent, or tied up and dragged out of the tent, and killed in another location that would have been more difficult to find, therefore concealing their identity. Instead, the victims were murdered inside of the tent, leaving behind shoe prints and blood. The victims were all young girls that were surprised in their tent late at night while probably sleeping. They were badly beaten and raped. This was the first step in the escalation of violence, leading to murder. The people below are the pioneers in the field of criminal profiling and criminal behavioral psychology. Many of these gentlemen are regular guests on network and cable news shows Click each photo to learn a little more about each one.	9,239
Magen joined the Victory Team in 2015. She was born and raised here in Portland, and she also lived on the East coast for 12 years. Magen and her husband, Ted, moved back in 1998, when their first son was born. She received a BA in English literature from Boston University and a BA in music therapy from Marylhurst University. In addition to her role at Victory, Magen has taught piano since 1996 in her home studio. Magen believes deeply that music is a gift meant for everyone and can open a whole new world of communication and self-expression. She has experienced the transformative power music has had in the lives of her students here at Victory. Magen loves to spend her free time with Ted, their two sons, Mitchell and Seamus. They enjoy spending time at the Oregon coast and camping with their three dogs. Please join us on Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00pm Victory is proud to partner with our local Wilsonville McDonald’s and is grateful for their dedication to our students and programs. Victory Academy seeks to hire a variety of teaching and specialist positions for the 2022-2023 school year. Some positions may have an earlier start date. Click here for more information. Victory Academy is proud to announce an $180,000 grant award from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation. This generous three-year gift will support Victory’s programs and creative efforts to serve Oregon’s students with Autism - specifically in the areas of art, music, recreation, and transition services. We are grateful for the Foundation’s trust and belief in Victory’s mission and vision. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! These funds will change the lives of Victory’s students, their families, and our local communities. Victory Academy is incredibly grateful to be selected as a Share the Love recipient in 2021/2022. Victory thanks you for your generosity and support. Your donation makes a big difference to our students, their families, and our entire community. We are grateful! Accreditation and Non-Discrimination Policy Victory Academy is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), approved by the Oregon Department of Education, and accredited through Cognia. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY: Victory Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religious preference, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission selections, educational policies and programs, and/or hiring and employment practices.	2,566

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