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The topic sounds absurd because emotion affecting behavior is too much of a common sense to be made into the subject matter of a blog. However, ‘common sense is not so common’ – so said Voltaire. First, some fundas about affective dimensions. The word ‘affective’ means moods, feelings and attitudes.
In 1980, a research paper titled ‘A Circumplex Model of Affect’ was published by James A. Russell in a reputed journal called ‘Journal of Personality and Social Psychology’. As per http://www.personalityresearch.org, a circumplex can be viewed as implying circular order, such that variables that fall close together are more related than variables that fall further apart on the circle, with opposite variables being negatively related and variables at right angles being unrelated (orthogonal). Sounds complex – doesn’t it? In simple words, circumplex is an interpersonal circle. So, let’s now come to the point.
Psychologists describe affect as a set of dimensions such as displeasure, distress, depression, and excitement with each dimension varying independently of others. The ‘Circumplex Model of Affect’ by Russell talks about the affective dimensions being interrelated in highly systematic fashion. He represents the inter-relationships among the affective dimensions through a spatial model in which affective concepts falls in a circle in the following order: pleasure (00), excitement (450), arousal (900), distress (1350), displeasure (1800), depression (2250), sleepiness (2700), and relaxation or contentment (3150) as in the following diagram.
So, what has this got to do with learning behavior of individuals? Part-2 of this article will explore that.
Will technology based learning kill the jobs of teachers? | 2019-04-24T20:16:13 | https://blog.quampus.com/2017/02/17/what-does-research-say-about-emotion-affecting-learning-behavior-part-1/ |
Also would be great if a user does not have an avatar to encourage them to upload a photo some way or another?
Does it work on PHPBB 3?
Thanks for replying. Page 1 (http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopi ... &sk=t&sd=a) didnt mention about compatibility. Though last update was 07/05/03. | 2019-04-26T13:48:13 | https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?p=3051909 |
For Autumn Winter 2016, it's all about keeping warm in luxe fabrics. If you're keen on amping up your new season wardrobe with authentic suede, we've got you covered. For more of a suedette look, there are endless options for a stylish season ahead. River Island has you sorted with suede and suedette skirts, jackets, boots, bags and more. | 2019-04-24T20:14:34 | https://www.riverisland.se/c/women/suede--suedette?f-cat=skirts |
Hubby and I absolutely LOVE a private pool Villa, so when we were planning our trip to Bali, we were looking for something special in the upmarket suburb of Seminyak. Located about 25 minutes from Denpasar International Airport and in the middle of it all, Seminyak has rapidly grown into a destination of choice over the last few years.
Inside the villa was ever so comfortable and I LOVED the spacious bathroom!!!
2. It's actually a hotel! That means breakfast buffet, 24/7 room service, restaurant, daily cleaning services and all the luxuries you can expect from your normal luxury hotel chain. It's just a boutique hotel.
Meals are set surrounding the fascinating pool with white draping fabrics around the cabanas....... Exactly where every lady of leisure wants to flop with a cocktail! We experienced a lovely Indonesian BBQ with traditional dancers set overlooking the pool - it was really quite nice.
3. The Elysian offers a free shuttle into Seminyak Village - very well known for its boutique shopping and chic restaurants and bars. We also took a push-bike ride in the mornings around the village which is a better time than ever as there is not much traffic. There is NO WAY I was going to jump on a motorbike! You can hire the pushbikes directly from the hotel.
5. The Elysian is just a few blocks away from the beach. A great stop off for a morning surf or swim, only a few blocks away via a back street. There are also some great restaurants along the beachfront as you head towards Legian and Kuta.
6. It's known for its romantic, luxury getaways. This can only mean 1 thing, there will only be people at the resort doing exactly what you're doing, being romantic and relaxing. If you are anything like me and you love peace and zen, then this place is going to have everything you are looking for. Very quiet, peaceful and private.
Click here to visit The Elysian Boutique Luxury Villa's.
Hope you have been given all the convincing you need to book in this beauty. | 2019-04-19T03:11:57 | https://mrstepetravels.com/blog/7-reasons-to-stay-at-the-elysian-seminyak-2018 |
Latest update : 18 January.
The minister for women has been condemned by transgender campaigners for saying that young people are having their gender reassigned as “an answer to questions they are perhaps not asking themselves”.
Review – Political and Sexual Revolutions: Where Did Our Red Love Go? | 2019-04-22T03:20:19 | http://www.europe-solidaire.org/spip.php?rubrique1608 |
History is on the line this Saturday afternoon out on Long Island at Belmont Park as the Triple Crown is on the line as California Chrome looks to be the 12th Triple Crown winner and the first since 1978. Can California Chrome gain the ultimate prize in United States thoroughbred racing, or will he become the 13th horse since Affirmed won all three to win the first two crowns without getting the third? Here are my picks.
I am betting on history being made again tomorrow with California Chrome winning the Belmont; I think that the stars are aligned for this horse this year. Of course, running at Big Sandy will be a tough test considering its distance, at 1.5 miles it is the longest dirt thoroughbred racecourse on the continent. It certainly will be difficult, there is a reason why no horse has done it since 1978, but I am feeling it this year.
As noted in my pick to win, Belmont Park is a tough course considering the length so endurance for any horse to get into contention to win will be critical. Ride on Curlin was closing hard at the Preakness and it has the distance pedigree that handicappers like to see in this race. Look for this horse to push California Chrome once again at the finish.
After winning the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont a few weeks ago, Tonalist is gaining a lot of momentum as a popular pick and rightfully so. Not to mention that it will be ridden by a veteran of Belmont Park in Joel Rosario. However, I am a little concerned about how little Tonalist has run in relative to the competition, but still a legitimate contender for the win. | 2019-04-21T21:03:33 | http://www.bflo360.com/2014/06/2014-belmont-stakes-picks.html |
Singer Gary Barlow has revealed the unique way in which he prepares for his solo stage performances – and were cold just thinking about it!
“They do make me feel really good as it gets the blood rushing. But this cryo chamber was horrific,” Gary continued.
But thats not the only way the former X Factor judge has prepared for his 34-tour date UK tour, which kicked off last night in Edinburgh.
Gary has also been sharing snaps and videos of his intense fitness regime on social media – which he and fans call Barlows Bootcamp – including yoga sessions and hiking.
The health-conscious singer has also vowed to have a super smoothie every night before he steps on stage, created by his friend, Jason Vale, who runs juicing retreats.
The post Take That star Gary Barlow reveals his crazy UK tour preparation appeared first on Woman Magazine. | 2019-04-25T11:44:20 | http://thewmail.co.uk/2018/04/17/take-that-star-gary-barlow-reveals-his-crazy-uk-tour-preparation/ |
I was a bit bored and created the 1st Doctor's Tardis "Desktop" as desktop background. The file is an .ai so feel free to pick it apart and resize to fit whatever device you want it on. Click on the image below to download. | 2019-04-22T06:19:11 | https://www.madebyenger.com/words/u5eevj1wrhvvl42bdg05x1witxgjwt |
This Gatorade aid station in the *Lahar river* was like an Oasis in middle of the desert!
This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 at 6:56 am and is filed under . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed. | 2019-04-24T23:49:26 | http://blogs.teamtbb.com/mathieuohalloran/2012/11/19/x-terra-putik-pare-report/599988_242672459194324_1255318031_n/ |
Stuart Baker Software has added a Windows shareware programmer's calculator to its product line. This 16-bit application has been tested under Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95 and NT. It is a Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) style calculator similar to the Hewlett-Packard HP16C. If you prefer to use RPN calculators, we think you will really like our implementation. ProgCalc includes a very extensive help system, it even has a screen image with hotspots over every button and label. This is a very convenient way to become familiar with the calculator layout.
The RPN implementation is identical to that used on the HP handheld calculators. All operations can be performed with a mouse or from the keyboard. This calculator allows you to perform 2's complement integer mathematical operations in four number bases (Hexadecimal, Decimal, Octal and Binary). You can select integer word sizes from 1 to 32 bits, allowing you to tailor operations to a specific machine type. In addition, you can perform 64 bit floating point operations and select the number of decimal places to display.
If you would like to download a copy for evaluation click here. You will be downloading a 16-bit Windows self extracting zip file called rpncalc.exe. It is about 72 KB and should take less than one minute to download at 28.8 Kbps. The self extracting zip contains two files, progcalc.exe and progcalc.hlp. After the download, execute the program to extract the files. By default, the files are saved into the \progcalc directory on your current drive. If you do not want the files saved in that directory, just choose a new one before selecting Unzip. Once the files have been unzipped, double click on progcalc.exe and give it a try.
After you run ProgCalc, it creates one last file in your windows directory called progcalc.ini. This file contains all of the information needed to restart ProgCalc and restore the window exactly the way it was when you exited the program. We hope you find this product useful and are looking forward to your registration. If you are not familiar with RPN, read on. You may want to print this page and keep it around as a handy reference.
What is Reverse Polish Notation?
This calculator uses Reverse Polish Notation (RPN), an operating logic that involves the use of the Enter key (you may have noticed that there is no = key). The use of Enter eliminates the need to use parentheses in calculations; instead calculations are performed using a memory stack. ProgCalc handles two types of numbers: floating point (Flt) and integer (Hex, Oct, Dec, Bin). ProgCalc maintains separate RPN and Memory registers for floating point and integer modes. This allows you to switch modes without losing any information. All information is saved between sessions in the INI file.
After you enter a number ask the question: Time to perform a function?
If the answer is yes, press the desired function key.
If the answer is no, press the Enter key.
The RPN stack contains four registers, labeled X, Y, Z and T. The bottom of the stack is the X-register and is displayed in the combo box. The combo box lets you quickly select any of the four registers as the new X-register. The next two items on the stack are the Y and Z-registers. The top of the stack is the T-register. Numbers in the stack are stored on a last-in, first-out basis. The Enter key pushes numbers onto the stack, hereinafter referred to as "lifting the stack". One-operand functions (like CHS, ABS, 1/X etc.) do not result in stack movement while two-operand functions usually result in popping the stack, also called a "stack drop". ("Lifting" and "dropping" are the terms HP uses in describing the stack operations.) On two-operand functions, Y is the first operand and X is the second, i.e., Y function X replaces X. The number in the T-register is regenerated when the stack drops, allowing this number to be used repetitively as an automatic constant.
Pressing Enter separates two numbers keyed in one after the other. It does so by lifting the stack and copying the number in the X-register into the Y-register. The number entered next writes over the value in the X-register without lifting the stack.
The addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulus, AND, OR, XOR and exchange X and Y functions operate on the bottom two items of the RPN stack (X and Y). All other functions operate on the bottom of the stack. The store, recall, shift left and shift right functions open a dialog box that lets you select a memory location (0-9) or the number of bits (1-32) to shift by. All operations can be performed with a mouse or from the keyboard.
Set the calculator to Hexadecimal mode by clicking on the Hex button or typing Ctrl+H.
Type in the number 7800. We do not yet have enough numbers to perform the divide so press Enter.
Type in 80 and press / to perform the divide, the display now shows F0.
Type in 7800 and press >7 to shift to the right by 7 bits, once again the display shows F0.
The View menu allows you to select the colors used for the text and background of the calculator. The calculators buttons retain the text and background colors defined for your system. All of your color choices are retained in the INI file, so you only need to set up your colors one time. We do not provide a keyboard shortcut because this function is not performed very often. The default colors are black text on a light blue background. The shade of blue was chosen to work on a 256 color system.
Choosing Select Background Color... or Select Text Color... will open a common dialog box that allows you to make color selections. If you are not happy with the color selections that Windows offers, you can define a custom color selection. If your system supports only 256 colors, Windows severely limits the color choices that you can make. Your current color choice is displayed in a box with the title Color|Solid. Many color choices will display two different colors within this box. Windows uses the Solid color for text and text background. It uses Color for all other background colors. If the two colors do not match, you end up with a very unattractive display. If you type Alt+O for a color selection that displays two colors, the selection will be changed to the Solid color. If your system supports more than 256 colors, you will not need to worry about this problem.
ProgCalc processes characters from the clipboard just as if you entered them from the keyboard. If you have a complex calculation, that you need to perform many times with just a few variations, pasting is the answer. Enter the calculation into a program like Notepad and copy it into the clipboard. Then go to ProgCalc and perform the paste. It is then a simple process to make changes to the data and paste it again. You can even save your paste string to a file and process it at a later date.
There are a few simple rules for pasting. Characters that you enter may be in upper or lower case. You enter control characters with the ^C convention. If you need to enter a caret (^) use ^^. When you need to push a number onto the stack, just start a new line. If you need to start a new line without pushing the number onto the stack, end the line with a caret (^). You can also use ^M to push a number onto the stack.
When you paste data into ProgCalc, you will notice that the keypad buttons depress as each character is pasted. Each button stays down for 50 ms, making the paste operation interesting to watch. If you are pasting a long string, you may want to speed up the operation by eliminating the button press delay. You can do this by selecting the Display Only mode. If an error occurs during the paste process, the operation aborts and displays a dialog box that identifies the location of the error. The character that caused the abort is identified by surrounding it with inverted question marks (i.e., ¿X¿).
Several functions cannot be performed while pasting. Obviously Paste (Ctrl+V) is not allowed since we are already pasting. Also Exit (Ctrl+X) is off limits. The Show mode is not allowed because it requires the use of the Shift key.
Functions that open dialog boxes are supported, but you are limited to keyboard the equivalents. When in doubt about which characters can be used, open the respective dialog box and look for the underlined characters. For example, the Copy (Ctrl+C) mode allows: 0-9, X, Y, Z, T, R, S, and O or C (one of which must be the last entry). Word Size (Ctrl+W) on the other hand can be followed with: 1, 2, 3 or 8 to select 16, 24, 32 and 8 bits respectively, or C to select Cancel.
* Use Shift with Hex, Dec, Oct or Bin to convert the floating point X register to integer and place it into the integer X register. Use Shift with Flt to convert the integer X register to float and place it into the floating point X register. | 2019-04-21T14:06:18 | http://sbsw.com/progcalc.htm |
New Reg will supply the Certificate of Entitlement for this registration mark, which is valid for 10 years from the date of purchase. If you do not assign this registration mark to a vehicle within 10 years, you must renew it. This is ideal if you have not yet taken delivery of your new vehicle but wish to reserve OW12 AAA in advance. If you are buying OW12 AAA as a gift for someone else, the Certificate of Entitlement acts as a gift certificate and we can even send your communication in plain envelopes so you can keep it a surprise.
Can I put OW12 AAA onto any age of vehicle?
Buying OW12 AAA as a gift?
If you are buying OW12 AAA as a gift for someone else, New Reg will send your communication in plain envelopes. Experienced New Reg staff will then coordinate the entire transfer to the relevant vehicle if requested to do so. If you're still unsure, or have another question, please don't hesitate to call us on 01772 566400. | 2019-04-21T22:47:09 | https://www.newreg.co.uk/search/info/OW12+AAA?sel=buy®istration=OW12+AAA |
This guide was prepared by members of the Boston Radical Reference Collective in preparation for ALA Midwinter 2016.
Please send any additions, amendments and comments to [email protected].
Congress Street and Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue.
Volunteer and collectively run radical bookstore.
Communist Party library and bookstore. Impressive art featuring Lenin.
Since 1920, this peace and justice congregation has been an active site of organizing for justice in Boston.
Used, rare and antiquarian books.
Used and remaindered scholarly and literary books.
Books, gifts, local author series.
One of the last remaining independent bookstores in Boston.
Harvard Square comic book store.
Fine selection of comics, graphic novels and Boston-area comics.
Hotline provides emotional support, information, and safety planning for BGLTQ folks, as well as folks in SM/kink and Polyamorous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner.
All-volunteer organization that maintains a list of disaster relief and social service resources.
Artsy & intimate venue featuring an eclectic lineup of live music, including jazz, punk & classical.
Displaying artwork of people from the local and expanding community.
The Abiel Smith School (1835) is the oldest public school still standing in the United States that was built for the sole purpose of educating African American children. The first African Meeting House (1806) is the oldest extant black church building in the nation. The MAAH offers tours of the buildings as well as of Beacon Hill, which was the heart of 19th Century Black Boston and Abolitionism.
Close to the convention center. Open space.
This small plaque commemorates the location of the Sacco and Vanzetti Defense Committee, which operated in the heart of the Italian neighborhood of the North End. The SVDC papers are held in the rare books department of the Boston Public Library, where you can see their letters, death masks and comingled ashes. The Industrial Workers of the World often held rallies in the North End of Boston.
Community fabrication center that empowers individuals to give form to their ideas through membership, education, and workspace.
Thursday night queer women’s karaoke night at the Midway Cafe.
Non-profit restaurant that offers healthy locally sourced food, made from scratch.
Tour the brewery or drink and eat prezels in the beer hall.
Diner with from-scratch vegan and vegetarian options.
Casual vegetarian/vegan Asian eatery, specializing in meat & seafood substitutes & vegan desserts.
Vegan Thai and Chinese cuisine.
Boston area chain with wraps, burritos, bowls. Veg and vegan options.
Quick service eatery. Custom order pita with veg and vegan options.
Predominantly vegan with gallery for Ethiopian art.
Italian with vegetarian and some vegan options.
Indian lunch take-out with vegan items. | 2019-04-23T12:55:58 | https://bostonradicalreference.wordpress.com/alternative-guide-to-boston/ |
Check our latest sneakers special I shooted with Marie-Christine Gerber in the new Kinki Magazine.
Finally everything is perfect! The H&M Exclusive Conscious Collection is in stores now! Check our selection of dresses in the special shop-window at H&M Bahnhofstrasse Zürich we created for this glamorous conscious collection!
I created a shop-window for H&M Zurich with the amazing and exclusive Red Carpet Conscious Collection! Here some snapshots from our little guerilla apero last night!
Ready for a new co-operation project! More information today here on hopehope!
Curious About Agency for Concept and Process Design asked: What means Curious for you? I answered this Question with this Sculpture I created together with Photographer Marie-Christine Gerber.
This weekend I was working with Photographer Marie-Christine Gerber on Still lifes for a client. I love the picture with the building brick, my godmother painted for me, converted to a stand. nice!
Here some pictures of the Komplementair Christmas Shooting i did with photographer Marie-Christine Gerber in our garden. | 2019-04-18T21:03:16 | http://hopehope.ch/category/work/page/2 |
Best boxing/kickboxing workout in NYC, “catering your workout for you.
X-FIT gym has been closed for over 3 years This website is to show That was once built can rise again.
My 36 years of Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai Fighting and Training will not disappoint you. | 2019-04-18T17:17:14 | https://www.xfittraining.com/ |
I saw this tag on Angelica's blog (One Little Vice) and I thought I would join in! You can read Angelica's post here if you are nosy like me!
I did a resolution post which you can read here. So far I have been a lot better with money and thinking twice before heading to the checkout with arms/baskets full of things. I am still wanting to start my own Youtube channel which I will be doing over the next few weeks hopefully.
Hhmmm this is a difficult one as there are so many.....I would really really like an Urban Decay Naked palette (1 or 2) I think I would use them to death but I just haven't got the funds for one right now.
3. Tell me one of your favorite makeup tips.
I have recently become an eyebrow grooming addict, I would never leave the house without groomed brows, I sometimes see old pictures of myself and think 'What are those messy slugs on my face' gross!
I think I would love to take a peek in either Kim Kardasian's makeup bag, she always looks so flawless she must have some magic makeup in there - or my friend Becky's makeup bag as I know she loves her higher end makeup so would be great to have a play with it all.
I am going through quite a few skin care brands at the moment to find the right one, my favourite that I am using right now is Yon Ka Pamplemousse which I received in a Glossybox last year, but usually I find The Body Shop have a fantastic skincare range.
I have said it before and I will say it again, I am not the most stylish of people, I love makeup and beauty but when it comes to clothes I just wear what I feel comfortable in. When I do read mags I always think Beyonce looks amazing, this yummy mummy has been a style icon of mine for ages and she has curves!!
ONE!!! I am a huge food lover so the thought of this is making me panic, can I say one meal *yes Em you can* OK - steak, homemade chips and salad!
I have a few dream jobs, some boring and some slightly crazy! A writer, a PA, a pop star (we all do deep down :-p) or an air hostess, only for a big company flying to amazing places....a girl can dream!
I have a little brother who is 21 years younger than me......random right?!
Now you know a little bit more about moi. I tag all of you lovely bloggers to do a 'get to know me' post too. | 2019-04-23T08:28:05 | http://www.emsmixedbag.com/2013/02/beauty-blogger-tag-get-to-know-me.html |
Omega-3 fatty acids are required by the body as one of the essential nutrients. In addition, this nutrient also brings in immense health benefits in the human body and brain. Stating from mere illness to chronic diseases, omega-3 supplements are useful, and many people often take the supplements. Instead of taking random supplements, it is always recommended to take the ones that are suggested by the doctors. When taking the supplements without any recommendation, it might happen that the person might end up taking the wrong dose of the supplement. In this way, some supplements fail to be an impactful one. Instead, it harms the body in various ways. Therefore, to keep away from all such situations, it is better to take the right one that will help to fight the diseases at the earliest. Some benefits of the fatty acids are illustrated in the following part of the article.
When people suffer from mental order, depression is its common form across ages. Some symptoms are like lethargy, loss of interest, fatigue of mind, sadness and others. Besides, anxiety is also a mental disorder that augments with worry and nervousness. It has been noticed that people with problems of depression and anxiety stat to take omega-3 supplements, the symptoms start to improve and can be lowered gradually. Among the several omega-3 supplements present in the market containing ALA, DHA, and EPA, the EPA supplement is highly recommended to get rid of depression problems. Other than this, Ascenta NutraSea + D 2x Concentrated is an excellent option to fight anxiety and other mental disorder problems. It is easily available in the online market. It is often recommended by doctors for its impactful ingredients.
DHA omega-3 helps an essential component for the retina of the eye. Owing to the deficiency of this component, vision problems can take place. In this case, you can try to have Ascenta NutraSea which is another omega-3 supplement. It will help to reduce the risks of macular degeneration and others. To know more about the above mentioned supplements, you can visit the link vitasave.ca. | 2019-04-25T10:21:02 | http://articlesnow4u.com/articles/3846/omega-3-supplements-are-of-immense-help-for-maintaining-good-health.php |
Me, hubby and some friends decided to spend our salubong to Eid Al Fitr in Al Ain Rotana and at the same time celebrate a friend birthday. We had late check in by around 7:30 pm which is smooth and staffs are very helpful carrying our overloaded luggage which include 2 coolers (for our dinner/bday celebration) hehehhe and baby swimming stuffs.
As expected in Rotana's hotel lobby is very cozy and welcoming.
The room is so huge but it can't hide that Al Ain Rotana is old and the tiles on the bathroom is not pleasing to the eyes already.
After getting our designated rooms and securing our stuffs we immediately went to the celebrants room to have our dinner.
We decided to bring some foods rather than spending few more hundred dirhams.
Right after our super yummy and fun dinner with these wonderful people we immediately change clothes for swimming since the pool will be until 9:30 pm. And the kids are already excited to play in the water.
this kiddo is soooo excited!
We left the pool just when the lifeguard ask us to do so :D hehehhe. And promised as early as it opens we'll come back.
Since we came dark when we checked in we didn't have the chance to check for our view. It's my good morning coffee when I decided to check it. And wowww!!it's perfect.
Morning swimming before heading to breakfast buffet.
At last after countless trials. I made it!! | 2019-04-19T14:15:53 | http://ilovepurpleblend.blogspot.com/2014/08/eid-holiday-al-ain-rotana.html |
Patients who are considering braces have probably already thought about the aesthetic benefits of them, which are unquestionable. But the benefits of having necessary dental work extend beyond mere vanity. Crooked teeth and improper bites can cause many problems. Braces are as much an investment in a patient’s oral health as they are a confidence booster. However, not all patients enjoy the idea of metal brackets and wires installed in their mouths for months on end.
Luckily, dental technology has improved significantly over the recent years and adult patients can now have their teeth straightened with discreet and fast-paced braces in Watford. These braces are specifically designed for patients who do not wish to compromise their lifestyle. They are available in selected dental practices in Herefordshire, including Cassiobury Dental Practice.
Fastbraces are a type of teeth straightening treatment designed to shift teeth into proper alignment quicker than traditional braces. That is because unlike traditional braces, which move the crown of the tooth first and then shift the root, fastbraces move tooth roots right from the beginning. When tooth roots are shifted first, treatment can be completed much more quickly. These braces are made of triangular metal brackets and specially-designed wires, but they can be customised to use clear components so they are much less noticeable.
Cfast braces use clear brackets and nickel-titanium wires to help move front teeth into their correct position over a period of time – usually six months or less. Cfast is quicker compared to most teeth straightening treatments because it focuses only on the front teeth and does not alter a patient’s bite.
Just like Cfast, Six Month Smiles braces in Watford are made of tooth-coloured brackets and wires that help move teeth into their correct position over a period of six months or less.
An innovative teeth straightening technique, Invisalign uses a series of transparent, removable, customised aligners that help straighten teeth within a specific period of time. Invisalign aligners are comfortable to wear and be removed for eating and cleaning.
The Inman Aligner is a cost-effective removable appliance that aligns crowded or protruding front teeth with the help of two opposing spring-loaded aligner bars. | 2019-04-22T19:56:37 | https://www.islandbuzzy.com/five-options-for-adult-braces-in-watford/ |
Walter Van Brunt and Nellie Florede.
Elida Morris and Walter Van Brunt.
If he can fight like he can love, goodnight Germany!
Arthur Hall (as "Adolph J. Hahl").
Edison Gold Moulded Record: 9986. | 2019-04-25T20:58:32 | http://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/search.php?nq=1&query_type=author&query=Meyer,+George+W.,+1884-1959 |
When living in a part of the world as beautiful as Seattle, it only makes sense to look for a home with a view. Of course, the homes with great views of the mountains and water that surround Seattle tend to sell for a premium, so a budget well into seven figures will frequently be needed to purchase a view home. Fortunately, the homes with a great view are usually built and finished to match with their lofty price tags, so you will find many stunning luxury homes for sale in Seattle that have equally memorable views.
Where should you go in Seattle to find great views? Well, that all depends on what it is that you want to see. If you are looking for a Mount Rainier view, you will often need to be on the south end of the city, such as in one of the neighborhoods along the south end of Lake Washington. Waterfront property in Leschi, Madrona, or even Madison Park may offer both a view of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier, depending on the specific location of the home.
If you would like to have a view of Puget Sound and across to the Olympic Mountains, you will naturally need to look for a luxury property located to the west of the city. The West Seattle/Alki area is great for these kinds of views, as is Magnolia. Also, there are luxury homes within the city that enjoy brilliant views of Lake Union, Elliott Bay, and more.
In reality, there are just too many views found in and around Seattle to cover them all. As you search for the right luxury home for your upcoming real estate purchase in Seattle, you will likely notice that there are view homes within nearly every neighborhood in the city. If having a great view is something that is high on your wish list, make sure you take time to tour properties that offer excellent views in any of the areas that you would like to live. You don’t have to focus your search on just one area of Seattle in order to get a view – the views are all around. Good luck in your luxury house hunt!
C. P. Stone's Home Bldg. | 2019-04-26T10:38:28 | https://www.findourpad.com/seattle-luxury-homes/view-homes/ |
A chance for extensible model to register attributes from extension that have QName values.
Reorder children list of an element.
updater - the component wrapper of the given element.
A chance for extensible model to register attributes from extension that have QName values. This will help with refactoring of namespace prefixes that happen during namespace consolidation when a new component is added to model. Note: should be overridden by implementation as necessary. | 2019-04-23T22:38:50 | https://bits.netbeans.org/dev/javadoc/org-netbeans-modules-xml-xam/org/netbeans/modules/xml/xam/dom/DocumentModelAccess.html |
The Level Up Leadership Institute (LLI) aims to create a generation of servant leaders through education, formation, and implementation.
To systematically train, equip, and empower emerging leaders for effective, transformative service in their respective communities, organizations, and nation.
Provide a two-year leadership development program designed to educate, empower, and commission future leaders of the nation.
The Level Up Leadership Institute (LLI) was birthed out of a desire to see communities, organizations and entire nations transformed with relevant, practical and transformative leadership development. The purpose of LLI is to engage in training, equipping and empowering current as well as emerging leaders to better serve their communities and organizations. Following the calling and passion of its founder, LLI is committed to creating a lasting legacy of always preparing the next generation of change agents.
All of our facilitators/instructors are qualified, seasoned educators, successful business/organizational leaders, industry leaders and skilled practitioners who share a passion and commitment to the development of others. They are some of the finest in the academia and corporate sectors.
One of the core values of the Level Up Leadership Institute is partnership. We strongly believe that partnership isn’t a one-time event. It’s a growing, thriving commitment where we both share in the benefits promised to us when we come together and impact others who will impact their communities. Together, I’m sure we can impact the nations we serve and consequently the world and accomplish marvelous things to the glory of God. Remember, there is strength and power in partnership, and as this vision grows, so will you. Again, thank you for considering partnering and investing into this life altering organization.
The Level Up Leadership Institute is a registered non-profit (501c3) organization.
© Copyrights levelupleadershipinstitute 2017. All rights reserved. | 2019-04-26T00:47:35 | http://www.levelupleadershipinstitute.com/ |
*English sound track, 13 hours of video!
Both English & Tamil soundtracks!
*Comments by Cinema star Thiru Sivakumar included!
34 pages each, in full color!
Reads the story aloud, highlighting each sentence while it is being heard.
*Great for learning to read! | 2019-04-18T13:06:13 | https://www.ponnivala.com/shop/ |
We encourage all our visitors to Cambodia to “get their hands dirty” and get involved with the locals to help to build up the villages.
Care 4 Cambodia encourages team members to be hands on, and this may mean a day laboring or helping to keep the village children busy while work is being done.
All work performed by C4C is done under the supervision of locals and this sometimes can be very amusing, Cambodians think it is quiet funny watching us doing the work that they do, with the tools that they use.
We have learnt some very useful skills and also made some wonderful friends through working hands on amongst the locals.
A day out with C4C working can be anything from tarping a house to prevent rain getting in to painting, tiling, plumbing, concreting, rendering, digging holes for toilets and anything else that you can think of.
Also a trip to the local markets to buy the relevant equipment can be a real experience with an amazing variety of tools and goods available, all of a standard we may not be used to at home.
Getting involved with the Villages brings a smile to everyone’s faces and can be a great deal of fun and this is one of the activities that really lets you experience the Cambodian culture.
Tearing down the old school at Light of Hope.
The new School building at Light of Hope.
Painting the first medical room at Harvest of Hope School.
Finishing of the 2nd medical room at Harvest of Hope School.
Renderring the Stairs at Tarshas Legacy Centre.
New toilet, almost as good as the ones at the Hilton.
Covering a damaged house with tarps.
Fixing a house in Siem Reap.
Building the new school at Light of Hope.
Leveling out the driveway at the Pastors House Light of Hope Village.
Solar panels are environmentally friendly and provides power that is a lot more cost effective than electricity.
Wooden benches are made for the community.
Everyone is giving a helping hand.
The new wooden benches ready for the local school.
Solar panels are placed on the roof. | 2019-04-24T00:00:57 | http://www.care4cambodia.org.au/hands-on-building/ |
Prairie Dream Paper Birch has dark green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding gold in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The peeling white bark is extremely showy and adds significant winter interest.
Prairie Dream Paper Birch is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
Prairie Dream Paper Birch will grow to be about 60 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 35 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more. | 2019-04-19T00:37:41 | http://plants.pecksgreenthumb.com/12100002/Plant/5776/Prairie_Dream_Paper_Birch |
Iain graduated from the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Arts, with a major in Political Science in 1986 and Faculty of Law in 1989.
He completed his articles with Saunders, Fabris and Murphy and later joined the firm upon being called to the bar in 1990.
Iain's practice is focused in the areas of personal injury law, estate and inheritance disputes, commercial litigation and employment law. He has successfully represented thousands of individuals involved in motor vehicle and other accidents. He represents clients suffering from injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and significant orthopaedic injuries arising from car, motorcycle and bicycle accidents. In addition to this, he maintains a thriving commercial litigation practice representing companies and individuals in all aspects of commercial disputes.
Iain has appeared as counsel in countless Supreme Court matters and appeals before the Court of Appeal. He has represented clients in many commercial arbitrations, labour arbitrations and frequently utilizes mediations to resolve disputes.
He is also a trained mediator. He is a former past president of the Nanaimo City Bar Association and former Nanaimo County Representative for the Canadian Bar Association. Currently, he is a member of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of British Columbia.
Iain's interests include family, skiing, boating, golf, hockey and travel. He is also very involved in youth sports and coaching.
Iain is very involved in the community and has sat on the boards of various non-profit groups and foundations. Currently he sits on the Board of Governors of the Central Vancouver Island Independent School Society. | 2019-04-24T15:48:04 | http://www.fabris-law.com/about-nanaimo-law-firm/iain-d-mciver-lawyer/ |
A well-crafted estate plan can ensure that your wishes are carried out with minimal hassles for your heirs. People spend a lot of time and money putting an estate plan in place and often overlook an essential element: beneficiary designations. Often, these are set-up when an account is first opened but never looked at again.
Just like an estate plan, beneficiary designations should be reviewed after major life events. Marriage, death, divorce, birth in the family or an updated estate plan are all reasons to take a fresh look. Even without major life changes, it is good practice to review both your estate plan and beneficiary designations every 5 to 10 years.
Most commonly, qualified retirement accounts and life insurance policies pass by beneficiary designation. Any account which is solely in your name should have a beneficiary designated as well. This includes checking, savings and investment accounts that are individually owned. Banks typically refer to these designations as “transfer on death” (TOD) or “payable on death” (POD). Another important bank item is a safe deposit box. While beneficiary designations are not available for these boxes, it is important that you have at least one other person (typically your spouse or named Executor) on the box to ensure it can be accessed in the event of your incapacity or death.
Who you name as beneficiary on an account will depend on your situation and goals. We recommend consulting with an attorney to ensure that your designations align with your estate plan. This is especially true if qualified retirement plans or life insurance represents the bulk of your estate. We recommend naming a contingent beneficiary in the event your primary beneficiary predeceases you to avoid proceeds being paid to your estate.
We recommend maintaining copies of all beneficiary forms in your files as well as confirmations that they have been processed. If you do not receive a confirmation, we recommend contacting the company to confirm they received the request and the change has been processed. Sometimes, the current beneficiary will be displayed in the online access for the account – making it easy to verify. We also request you forward a copy of any changes to us, so that we can keep your file up to date.
Beneficiary designations control the disposition of the account or policy it is associated with, regardless of what the will or trust says. Therefore, it is crucial that these be complete, valid and coordinated with your overall estate plan. In summary, a little time ensuring your beneficiaries are in order now can save loved ones big headaches down the road. | 2019-04-24T18:57:19 | https://arfinancial.com/2015/11/13/the-importance-of-beneficiary-designations-2/ |
How do we deal with death? This panel discussion will tackle the subject, talking openly about the effects of grief, mental health and coming to terms with death.
Hosted by Jeff Brazier, the panel includes PR and TV expert Nick Ede and Journalist Rosa Hoskins. | 2019-04-23T10:47:45 | https://www.devonshireclub.com/member-events/grief-encounter-jeff-brazier |
Stamford, Conn. – Sept. 1, 2015 – AmeriCares and Walgreens are offering flu shots in four Connecticut cities to help keep the uninsured healthy this winter. Flu shots will be available at no cost for eligible residents ages 18 and over without health insurance. Walk-in clinics are scheduled for September and October in Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk and Stamford. Immunizations will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis and administered by a Walgreens pharmacist at the AmeriCares Free Clinics. Participants cannot have any health insurance, including Medicaid.
9 a.m. to 1 pm. | 2019-04-18T15:28:10 | https://www.americares.org/en/newsroom/news/2015/americares-walgreens-offer-flu-shots-for-uninsured/ |
Tattoos have passed through the mists of time... tattoos are seen in all corners of the world... tattoos that have deep cultural or religious meaning. Check out this collection of tattoo design pictures for a look at some amazing, early examples of 'real' tribal tattoo work -- images from around the globe and tribal designs drawn down through history.
Pictures & text are from the book "Tribal Tattoo Designs" by Maarten Hesselt van Dinter, Pepin Press. Maarten has a collection of 2000 drawings, pictures and more than 1000 books and articles on cultural anthropology and tattooing. So far he has found more than 110 cultures that one time or another practiced tattooing. Pictures and text used with kind permission.
Recipe for tattooing in 6 A.D. Rome.
Mix well and sift. Soak powder in 2 parts water and 1 part leek juice.
Wash the skin to be tattooed with leek juice.
Prick design with needles until blood is drawn. | 2019-04-25T11:27:03 | http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoos.htm |
MEET THE IGLOOTEL - If such thing as a boutique igloo hotel existed, the IGLOOTEL would certainly be a leader in its category! Embedded, state-of-the-art lighting and sculptural elements crafted of snow and ice lend the facility its upscale character. The few elements not made of ice or snow incorporate natural materials such as locally sourced wood or reindeer skins.
PREPARATION IS PART OF THE FUN - No great fan of the cold? There are many ways to brace oneself prior to bedding down for the night. A long soak in a hot tub, followed by a session in the sauna, relax and warm the body’s core temperature. A comfortable, heated facility directly attached to the IGLOOTEL gives you the chance to change clothes and complete your nightly routines in warmth and comfort. Relaxed and toasty, sleeping bag in hand, you’ll make your way to your icy chamber.
MORE TO DO THAN SLEEP - There’s plenty to do before turning in. Enjoy a warming herbal tea or chill out with a cocktail served in a glass made of ice. The creatively illuminated Ice Bar offers ample space for dancing or socializing with friends old and new. Gather round a roaring fire within the igloo’s snowy walls, the Arctic sky and stars high above you. With a bit of luck, you’ll catch a glimpse of those elusive Northern Lights.
ROOM SIZES TO SUIT ALL - Alone or as a pair, in the company of good friends, or with the entire family in tow, our rooms are designed to suit groups of any size. Guests can choose between an option which comfortably houses one or two, or opt for larger accommodation capable of housing up to six individuals at a time.
MAKE YOUR GETAWAY COMPLETE - Make your stay in Swedish Lapland complete by taking part in a range of outdoor fun and adventure, bookable through us or in cooperation with our local partners: snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing, dogsled rides, driving on ice, visits on reindeer farms and in moose parks, etc.
UNIQUE EVENTS VENUE - Overnight stays are just a part of our many offerings. We gladly arrange conferences, exhibitions, weddings, birthday parties, product launches, incentives, corporate events or any other type of celebration imaginable. Give your event a setting your guests will remember forever!
HOW TO REACH US - The resort Pite Havsbad, right at the gates of the holiday desination Piteå and next to the Gulf of Bothnia, is well linked to the outside world. The town of Arvidsjaur, just 1,5 hours of transfer time away, is home to an airport served by direct flights from Germany. Ex Munich, Stuttgart, Hanover and Frankfurt-Hahn guests can reach the winterwonderland of Swedish Lapland within approx. 3 hours up to 3 times per week in high season. The comfy direkt connection is offered by IGLOOTEL cooperation partner FlyCar GmbH, the official partner of the German car industry.
GET IN TOUCH - For further information and individually-tailored offers, please contact your travel agency or get in touch with us directly using the contact information provided on these pages. Scroll through our photo gallery or read through our new image brochure for winter season 2019 for an impression of the adventure that awaits!
Discover the special IGLOO feeling while having a guided tour through our IGLOOTEL Lapland. | 2019-04-18T20:55:05 | http://www.iglootel.de/iglootel_lapland_83.html?sprache=englisch |
Is json.org safe? Is json.org scam?
Is json.org safe or is it scam?
Have you had bad experience with json.org? Warn us, please! | 2019-04-20T08:23:51 | https://www.iswebsitesafe.net/d/json.org |
If you’ve ever wanted a unique residential/business opportunity, this place might be the perfect fit. Young’s Lodge on the Chariton includes a restored barn (lodge) turned into living space and an event center made for weddings, reunions, meetings and countless other opportunities. Not to mention over 300 acres comprised of rolling hills, timber, ponds, ATV trails, river bottom farm ground and fantastic hunting. The lodge could be used for clients as well with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and an open upper floor plan designed for entertaining hunters or bed and breakfast go-ers. The newly built event center comes with a 3-sided bar next to open floor space perfect for almost any occasion and an upstairs lounge area with a bathroom. The west side of the property is bordered by the Chariton River with easy access and great fishing opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy this property yourself or see the enjoyment of your clients, there is something here for everyone. | 2019-04-24T15:00:04 | https://maconrealtyco.com/property/young-lodge-and-event-center-callao-mo-63539/ |
DAKOTA won 2 CAC, 2 CACIB, BOB to 2 IDS Ploiesti july 2016!
DAKOTA won 2 CAC, 2 CACIB, BOB to 2 IDS Ploiesti july 2016! Thanks to the Judges JANEIRO SALVADOR (Portugal) and PAPP VASILE CAROL (Romania) for the apreciations: 2 CAC, 2 CACIB, BEST OF BREED at 2 CACIB PLOIESTI 9 and 10 july 2016! | 2019-04-24T04:20:09 | http://www.golden-swan.ro/category/uncategorized/page/2/ |
I found this recipe about ten years ago. I have been making it ever since. It is a hit wherever I serve it. I have modified the recipe throughout the years to suit my tastes. I have several options for different flavors at the end of the recipe.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place 1 ½ cups Flour and icing sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Whirl until blended. Cut butter in to cubes and add slowly to flour and icing sugar mixture. Pulse until fine crumbs form. You can also use a pastry blender instead. Turn mixture into baking dish and press evenly over bottom to form crust. Bake in the center of a 350°F oven until edges are golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 325°F.
2. In a small bowl sift together ¾ cup of flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl whisk eggs until blended. Whisk in sugar and lemon juice. Gradually mix in flour mixture just until blended. Stir in Coconut until evenly distributed, then stir in Whole Cranberries. Remember if using frozen berries, do not thaw them.
3. Pour mixture over hot, baked crust, making sure the cranberries are evenly distributed. Bake in the centre of a 325°F oven until centre is set and edges are deep golden, from 35 to 55 minutes depending on the oven. It is important not to raise the heat on your oven as you will bake the outsides too quickly. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a rack. Cut into squares and enjoy.
1. I sometimes use frozen blueberries for those who don’t like cranberries.
2. If you find that 1 cup of straight lemon juice is too acidic, then try using ¾ of a cup of lemon juice and ¼ of a cup of water to cut down on the acidity.
3. You can also replace the lemon juice with 1 Cup of freshly squeezed orange juice instead for a different experience. The orange flavour also goes really well with the cranberries.
4. Omit the berries and the Lemon Juice. Instead use ¾ of a cup of freshly squeezed lime Juice and ¼ of a cup of coconut milk. Add a ½ a cup of extra coconut to the mix. Yum. | 2019-04-21T03:14:37 | https://www.recipebinder.co.uk/recipe-25973.html |
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Speaker Christine Quinn says the City Council will appeal a judge’s decision to block New York City’s “prevailing wage” law.
The law passed last year sets pay for some building-service workers at more than $20 an hour.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg sued the City Council after it overrode his veto.
The judge said Monday the state’s minimum wage law trumps the bill. The city’s current minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
“The court found that the law was pre-empted by state laws. We strongly disagree, we knew that argument might be raised from day one, we’re prepared for it. With all due respect, the court is wrong,” said Quinn.
Bloomberg believes the bill discourages companies from doing business in the city. It would impact businesses that get significant space or subsidies from the city.
The bill has the support of the city’s largest building service workers union. That union has endorsed Quinn for mayor.
The mayor’s office has called the council’s bill “ill-conceived” and said it threatens important job-creating projects. | 2019-04-21T20:25:59 | https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/06/quinn-the-court-is-wrong-for-blocking-prevailing-wage-law/ |
Description June 15, 1933 photograph of the Moses Myers House at 331 Bank Street at the corner of (323) East Freemason Street in Norfolk, Virginia. The downtown Norfolk house, constructed in 1792 by Norfolk's first permanent Jewish settlers, is today a house museum operated by the Chrysler Museum of Art.
Notes See article in Virginian-Pilot, January 14, 1934, Part 4 - page 3. SMC Digitization Phase 2. | 2019-04-22T20:45:58 | http://smcdigital.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15987coll9/id/1497/ |
A small green garden and big trees will welcome you when entering the rooms. Your fatigue will instantly fade away as you lay your back on the soft bed. Besides, you will also be pampered by the facilities, which are complete enough for a guest house. Each room has its own AC, cable TV, refrigerator, wardrobe, bathroom with shower and hot shower. You can also keep yourself connected to your colleagues to work on your tasks as the guest house also provides free wi-fi access. Want some culinary tour? Riding on motorcycle, it will take only about 5 minutes from the guest house to the legendary SGPC Bu Wiryo (restaurant specializing in pecel, the traditional food). Walking on your feet, you can also reach the famous Colombo Satay. Or, you can try some cafes or foodstalls around, which offer cheap prices and become favorites of college students. The guest house is surrounded by boarding houses which brings an atmosphere of Jogja as The City of Students. It suits those with dynamic personality.
Staying at this guest house, you will find it easier to explore Jogja during your pastime. Bening Guest House provides you with car and motor rental, which you can rent for a period of 12-hour, 24-hour, or a week. The longer the period, the cheaper the expense will be. From the guest house, it will only take a while to reach Malioboro. Places near the hotel are also interesting, such as Empire XXI, GOR UNY, Moviebox, Lembaga Indonesia Prancis (LIP) and Galeria Mal. Exploring Jogja to a deeper extent may be started by staying at Bening Guest House.
Your reservation will be sent directly to Bening Guest House. | 2019-04-26T09:37:25 | https://www.yogyes.com/en/yogyakarta-hotel/homestay/bening-guest-house/ |
Nancy Mellon once said, «Because there is a natural storytelling urge and ability in all human beings, even just a little nurturing of this impulse can bring about astonishing and delightful results.» Although I am not an education major, I believe that we all have a responsibility to impact the lives of younger generations, whether it is our siblings, cousins, family friends, or our own kids one day. I have worked at a summer camp, taught Sunday school, and am now working at a daycare. I feel as though we all have the power to be great storytellers, all we need is a little nudge to bring it out. I took Children’s Literature looking for that nudge to help me in my classroom. As the end of the semester approaches, I can say I have found that nudge and have a greater interest and passion when telling stories to the children in my class.
I am currently employed at a child care center in Youngest Preschool, which is the class designed for two-year-olds. Since I read to them on a daily basis, I decided to read my selected book, «Are you my Mother» by P.D. Eastman to them for this assigned project. My class is very diverse, with children from different races, backgrounds, and family situations; we even have a special needs child included in our class.
I also decided to read «Are you my Mother?» to the Kindergarten class in the same child care center. I chose to read the same book to each age level because I wanted to see the different experiences I would have. This particular kindergarten class is also very diverse.
I chose to read «Are you my Mother?» because I knew that the Youngest Preschool class I work with would enjoy it, and was interested to see if the children upstairs in kindergarten would as well. «Are you my Mother?» was one of my favorite books growing up, and was one of the first books I learned to read; so I thought that perhaps some of the kindergarteners would be familiar with it.
As story time was approaching in Youngest Preschool, I had the children come sit down on our «circle time mat.» Once they were all sitting, we sang a little song to get them ready. It does like this «I have to hands that clap, clap, clap. I have two fingers that snap, snap, snap. I have to thumbs that tap, tap, tap. I have two hands and they’re folded in my lap!» This rhyme is one of many that I use to get the children sitting properly.
Working with two-year-olds on a daily basis, I have learned that you cannot simply read a story to them, but you need to interact with them in your storytelling. And «Are you my Mother?» was a great book that enabled me to do that. My students love making animal sounds, so every time the little bird approached a new animal, we would stop and all make the sound of that particular animal. This kept the children very interested and kept their attention.
Another little trick I used to keep them listening is asking them questions that relate to their lives. For instance, at one point the baby bird walks right by his mother and does not know it is her. At this point, I stopped and asked the children questions like «do you know what your mommy/daddy looks like?» and even elaborated with questions like «what color hair, eyes, etc. does she/he have?» Asking the little children questions like this keep them interested. One last thing I used to help tell the story was occasionally, I would get out of my seat, and act out a part of the book. For example, at one point the baby bird runs up to an old car to see if it’s his mother; so in our class, we have a plastic toy car. So while telling the story, I got up and ran to the car, and asked it «are you, my mother?» I have found that little things like this keep the children awake, attentive and even make them laugh.
I had an entirely different approach, and therefore experience when reading to the kindergarten children. This particular kindergarten class has been taught well how to sit and listen during story time, so some of the attention keepers used on the daycare class were not needed. While reading to the kindergarten class, I used different tones in my voice, including voices of excitement, fright, sadness, and determination. The kindergarten class enjoyed this book, but many of them told me afterward that they have already heard the story several times and it is one of their favorites as well.
After telling the story to the two-year-old class, I followed up with a song called «Animal Exercise.» This song has the kids to exercises while incorporating animal names and sounds. For example, it instructs the kids to swim like a frog, reach like a giraffe, and fly like a bird. I decided to use this activity because after sitting nice and quiet, it gave the children the chance to get up and be active. Also, since «Are you my Mother?» includes many animals, I thought this song was a good choice to continue with the animal theme.
As far as my follow-up with the kindergarten class, after I finished the story, we briefly discussed how this little bird lost his mother, and how scary that must have been. I asked the children if they have ever been in a situation where they were lost from their mom or dad for a short time, and a few students shared their experiences with the class. Once the discussion was over, I had prepared a coloring page of a baby bird and its mother in their nest, so I had all the children move to their tables, where they colored their pictures.
My technique and approach to the two different age levels were very different; however, I felt they were appropriate for each particular class. I had a positive experience with my reading to them. With my class, I read to them every day and I have become aware of what works and what does not. In the beginning, it was very stressful at times for me to tell them a story because I did not know how to keep them seated and quiet. After many days of experience and with advice from coworkers, I have learned ways to better tell stories to these two-year-olds. | 2019-04-20T14:54:31 | https://angliyskiyazik.ru/english-texts/literature/childrens-literature/ |
It started as a routine training flight. I went out to do a few solo circuits in the traffic pattern. A check of the current weather and the forecast indicated that it was a great day for pattern work: wind 10-15 knots, generally aligned with the runway. The wind was strong enough that I would need to apply corrections in the traffic pattern, but the crosswind component for landing would be within my personal minimums.
On the second time around the pattern, I checked the ASOS, and the reported wind had begun gusting to 20 knots, 40 degrees off runway heading (although I would find out later that this was not a true picture of the wind situation). I determined that I could safely land, but that this would be my last landing of the day. The landing began as a textbook crosswind landing: I approached the runway with a 5 knot gust factor and partial flaps. I flew a stabilized approach and rounded out, followed by the right main touching down, then the left main—then something happened that I didn't expect.
I've made over 700 landings in small airplanes, and have encountered thermals, wind gusts, floats, ballooning, and even a few bounces. But never before (or since) have I had an experience like I did that day. As the nose wheel was coming down, the airplane was abruptly lifted into the air. I was flying again! This was outside my realm of experience, and in a split second my mind started quickly processing potential courses of action (I would later find out that this is termed "automatic decision making", and is normal in this type of situation).
My first thought was to add a couple hundred RPM and ease the airplane back onto the runway. I had plenty of runway remaining. This is what I'd usually do to recover from a balloon or a bounce. But given the abrupt manner in which the airplane felt like it had been yanked off the runway, my concern was that I would be dropped back onto the asphalt hard enough to cause damage or loss of control. This entire thought process took less than a second, and this did not seem to be the best course of action.
In an instant, my mind went on to the next viable option: go around. With 20 degrees of flaps selected, I was already in a low-drag configuration. This seemed like the safe option. Much of the training I had received had ingrained the belief in me that "it's never wrong to go around" (a future post will deal with that!). I had practiced go-arounds many times, so muscle memory kicked in. I immediately applied full power and forward pressure on the yoke, with the intention of accelerating in ground effect and climbing out for another landing attempt. But things did not go as planned.
The next few seconds were a bit of a blur. Instead of accelerating and climbing, the airplane dropped back toward the runway. Anticipating a bounce, I double-checked that the throttle was fully opened, while applying left rudder to re-align the airplane with the runway. But there was no bounce. It all happened so fast that I can't remember the details. Within a few seconds, the airplane departed the runway, took out a taxi light, crossed a grassy area adjacent to the runway, spun 180 degrees, and went over an embankment.
After everything stopped, I looked around to take in my surroundings. I was in a brier patch, the airplane facing the small hillside I'd just come down. The pilot's door had flung open and some of my belongings were on the ground outside. I checked myself for injuries; there were none. I did not smell fuel. That was good sign. I secured the airplane and started looking for my cell phone. After locating it on the floor, I made a phone call for help.
That was only the beginning of a long, wearisome process. There were lots of conversations and forms to fill out. Everyone wanted to know what happened, including the FAA, the insurance company, and the NTSB. I even got to be reexamined by the FAA! I don't plan to go through the details of that process. What I'd rather focus on are some of the lessons I learned through the experience. Look for the next post in this series: It's Never Wrong to Go Around—Except When It Is. | 2019-04-19T16:43:43 | http://www.aaronaviation.com/blog/a-fateful-day-in-february |
Claudia Bilotto is a Vice President with WSP USA in Atlanta, Georgia where she currently serves as the Area Manager. Claudia received her BA in Telecommunications from Pennsylvania State University and her Masters in City and Regional Planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has spent her career in transportation planning with a focus on public and stakeholder engagement. Her project experience includes the development of state and regional long-range plans, multi-modal countywide and corridor studies, roadway, rail, and transit feasibility studies, environmental documentation, and stakeholder and public participation strategy development and implementation for a variety of public sector clients including departments of transportation, transit agencies, and county and city governments. Claudia has served as Chair of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Public Involvement in Transportation since 2013 and is excited to bring lessons learned from that experience to IAP2. | 2019-04-25T22:19:39 | https://iap2usa.org/claudia-bilotto |
This is the third in my series of holiday gift guides. The first guide was for infants and toddlers and the second for preschoolers. This guide is for everyone else – including grown-ups. The final list will be for books.
This is actually my favorite, albeit most difficult list to put together. Gifts for people in this category are heavily shifted to electronics and software for electronic products. This list includes only the “other stuff.” I also have included some wonderful products that you have never heard of but are sure to be winners. The bonus is that this list also features a super giveaway opportunity. Read to the end to see the simple entry details.
This unique guide is from a grandmother’s perspective. It is my HONEST opinion - no corporate PR.
I go to toy shows throughout the year and I see thousands of items. Usually I see them out of the box and I may see demonstrations of how they work. The items on this list are those that I think will be enjoyed and you may not hear about them elsewhere. And… many will have cross generational interests. This is how items make it on my lists.
The pictures were taken by me at shows - no stock photos. They may be less than perfect with other stuff in the background, but they show the real deal.
Women March 500 Piece Round Puzzle by eeboo – Our Giveaway!
I am so excited to be able to offer this very special item as a giveaway. And there will be two winners! This has definitely become the “Year of the Woman” and it began on a cold January Day with the Women’s March in Washington, DC and all over the country. To commemorate this event eeboo has produced this stunning 500 piece round puzzle. The quote that surrounds “We are linked, we are not ranked, and this is a day that will change us forever because we are together, each of us individually and collectively will never be the same again” was by Gloria Steinem at the March. This is a gift not only for puzzle lovers but for everyone who appreciates the seismic shift happening in women’s empowerment. It is that unexpected, thoughtful gift you wish you could think of but have no idea what to give. And it is budget friendly!
The Women’s March puzzle is a Oppenheim Platinum Toy Award winner that was recently featured on the Today Show.
Thames and Kosmos are well known for the science oriented kits. I’m including the best STEM item for girls that I saw this year – Pepper Mint in the Great Treehouse Engineering Adventure - a Toy of the Year finalist. I also recommend the Fantastic Underwater Science Voyage which should appeal to boys and girls. For older kids who are interested science and like to build things, these are both worth checking out.
This award winning LEGO set is also on many Holiday Toy lists. If you are interested in this item, buy it today, it easily will be a holiday sellout. Harry Potter continues to be popular with new readers and people of all ages. This 878 piece set is a gorgeous, detailed set – something LEGO knows how to do. It features the potions and treasures rooms and the tower has a moveable staircase. Plus a remarkale 10 minifigures – all your favorites! This item can also be a wonderful intergenerational project to put together. Although pricey, I put this in the good value category compared to many items offered in this price range. There is also a more elaborate (6000 pieces) set available for serious LEGO aficionados.
Peaceable Kingdom has cooperative games for children of all ages and this one is designed for older kids. The players must work as a team under time pressure to find the twelve treasures before morning that have been stolen from the Queen. Rather than play against each other, the players work together to find all of the treasures. This is another excellent intergenerational opportunity.
This 162 piece 3d Jigsaw puzzle is a great present for Grandpa or the kids. The grandparents vividly remember these and all of the Ravensburger 3D puzzles are fun to put together. I have my eye on this for a Pop and grandson project when my grandson is with us for a sleepover. I can picture some giggles and tales of long ago mixed up together. Can you?
There are six separate mermaid themed craft projects with everything needed included in the kit. This is another good item to have to take out over the winter holiday break or on a cold snowy day.
If you know any Jurassic Park super fans – and there are many – you can’t go wrong with this t-shirt. It may get worn immediately.
Two winners will receive a Woman's March puzzle by eeboo.
The hallmark of The Grandma Chronicles giveaways is that it is easy to enter and there are two ways. Both ways count as an entry so you get two entries if you do both. I need to be able to contact you if you win. If you enter - email your email address to [email protected]. I will not use your email address for anything except to notify you if you win. Grandmother’s Honor.
You can have two entries by doing both. Deadline to enter: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at midnight. This item can be sent to US addresses only.
Full Disclosure: The reviews in this article are my own objective opinion. I did not get paid to write these reviews nor I do I have a sponsorship/ambassador relationship with any of these companies.
This is the second in my series of holiday gift guides and this one is specifically for preschoolers. Preschoolers have favorite characters and love to have things associated with them. My two year old granddaughter is not brand sensitive but my three year old grandson loves Lightning McQueen and Paw Patrol. This change happens when we aren’t looking and it definitely affects gift giving. My list for babies and toddlers did not include any character branded types of items but this one does. I also recommend some wonderful products that you have never heard of but are sure to be winners. This list doesn't have any break the bank items but there are a few pricey ones. Sometimes those wind up on the grandparents list. The bonus is that this list also features a giveaway opportunity. Read to the end to see the simple entry details.
I go to toys shows throughout the year and I see thousands of toys. Usually I see them out of the box and I may see demonstrations of how they work. The items on this list are the toys that I think the kids will enjoy. And… there are some that you will enjoy playing with the grandkids. This is how items make it on my lists.
Most of these pictures were taken by me at toy shows - not stock photos. They may be less than perfect with other stuff in the background, but they show the real deal.
Kids begin to play games once they are preschoolers. The Five Little Fish game is full of developmental activities as well as being fun. Check out this short video to see for yourself. There are many preschool games to choose from. I am delighted to be offering Five Little Fish as a giveaway with this guide. See the end of the article for entry details.
This game box opens up and sturdy magnetic cardboard pieces can be attached to the board to represent the various seasons. This is a great item for travel or bringing to the grandparent’s house. The box is also a sturdy carrying case.
This simple book and craft kit make an excellent grandparent and child activity to do together. Forget the picture – there is no cooking involved. The kit includes a 24 page book, foam gingerbread man and stickers, and finger puppets ready to color. Will you be spending time with young grandchildren over the holidays? This will be be a good item to have in your bag. If this activity is a hit, there are more kits in the series.
These toys were my special secret finds at Toy Fair. Preschoolers love to play with kitchen sets. However the big plastic and wood sets are costly and take up a lot of room. These cloth kitchen sets fit over an ordinary chair and transform into a kitchen stove and counter top. They are washable and easy to fold up and put away when you are not using them. If your preschooler is a frequent visitor to Grandma’s house or lives in an apartment, it is a reasonable investment to make at $39.95 each. Other accessories including pots and pans, food and a chef’s outfit and tools are also available from this creative small toy company - Pop-Oh-Ver.
For many pre-schoolers you can’t go wrong with anything Paw Patrol themed. There is lots to choose from. Here is an item that is a little different. It is a headband with headphones inside. It provides clear, volume controlled sound. The headband is washable.
This may be one of those special items on a preschooler’s holiday list that is referred to grandparents who want to buy “that special gift.” Spirit Riding Free is a very popular Netflix series and there are many toys based on this theme. This set includes a 14.5 inch walking Spirit and 11.5 inch Lucky doll. There is sound and movement. Yes, it costs $50. Yes, she will love it.
Calling all Jurassic World fans. This set includes a T.rex lookout tower, a car, Owen Grady figure, a T Rex and other accessory pieces. 22 pieces in total. This DUPLO set is great for all dinosaur lovers – not just the Jurassic fans.
The new holiday Grinch movie debuts on November 9th and will be heavily advertised. If the grandkids see and love the movie you may want to spring for this extra special Grinch plush. This super soft Grinch's heart lights up, he sways to the music and says phrases from the movie. Pricey but very cute for Grinch lovers. This could easily be one of those most wanted hard to get items by Thanksgiving.
One winner will receive a Ravensburger Five Little Fish game.
You can have two entries by doing both. Deadline to enter: Thursday, November 29, 2018 at midnight. This item can be sent to US addresses only.
All of the items in this holiday guide can conveniently be ordered from Amazon. Just click on the icon below to go to Amazon.
It is so simple to do and I personally have to thank Moose Toys for making trick or treating so special at my house. Our neighborhood has sidewalks and the houses are not set back very far. It is the perfect trick or treating neighborhood and people drive to come here on Halloween. So we are always prepared for a large crowd.
This year we were also treated to a mild weather, clear evening so our door was open and no one even had to ring a bell. Moose Toys made our place the “go to” house on the block. Moose supports the Teal Pumpkin Project and provided me with single pack samples of Happy Places, Doorables, Pikmi Pops and Grosser Gang. These were such a hit!
So here is how I was set up for kids of all ages. I had containers to offer depending on age.
For preschoolers – party size playdough or stickers. Parents LOVE this that you have something other than candy for their little one.
For the 4 to 8 year olds – All the Moose surprise packs are an amazing hit. They actually send their friends to make sure they come to our house.
For older kids, teens and the occasional dressed up adult - Halloween themed pencils, erasers, notepads and stickers. Yes the stickers are popular even with the teens. The little ones got the pumpkins and candy corn and the older ones got ghosts and bats.
Helping me with all this was my grandson after he completed his own trick or treating. He took off this great costume before he got to work welcoming kids of all ages for a perfect Halloween treat.
The Moose surprise packs also make great stocking stuffers and party bag gifts. | 2019-04-24T00:50:10 | https://www.grandmachronicles.com/2018/11/ |
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Are you searching for a unique fishing experience in the wild north of Canada? Situated on a private island on Cuelenaere (Cul-en-air) Lake, Stockman’s Lodge is 120 Miles North of La Ronge, Saskatchewan.
Accessible only by float plane, Stockman’s Lodge sits at the foot of a cool, clear, and deep lake with many islands and quiet bays that are home to Trout that can weigh as much as 30+ lbs and Northern Pike up to 50+” / 30+ lbs.
Spanning 12 miles in length and over 4 miles in width, Cuelenaere Lake provides guest with absolute solitude and access to some of northern Canada’s premier freshwater fishing.
With endless bays, inlets, and islands across two lake locations, there is ample cover and ideal conditions for your greatest catch. There are no long boat rides, as fishing starts when you leave the dock.
Spend your mornings capturing timeless memories, enjoy daily shore lunches hosted by your guides serving the morning’s catch, followed with scenic afternoons that finish with a full spread back at the home lodge.
If you are looking for that next unique adventure for friends, family, or a private get-away, Stockman’s Lodge offers its guests an experience you will want to share with others upon your return.
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We visited Stockman’s Lodge last June, first week on the lake, and it didn’t let down. The fishing was incredible, and Harley’s team made the experience absolutely memorable for our family. We’ll be coming back. | 2019-04-21T23:03:24 | http://www.stockmanslodge.com/ |
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An exclusive summit convening some of the nation's leading experts on childhood obesity to share best practices and solutions.
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What would you do for a family in need? Would you jump into a lake on a cold evening?
More than a 120 people, many of them members or attenders of the Winona Lake, Ind., Grace Brethren Church (WLGBC), have done just that in the last week during The Cold Water Challenge — all to benefit a family whose new-born baby has health needs.
Already viral on the Internet, the challenge works when a person or group jumps into a body of cold water as they call out others in a public video. The details vary from challenge to challenge, but participants encourage others to make the jump and donate $10 to $25 to a charity or not make the jump and donate $100 — all within 24 hours. In addition, some promise to make a donation for each person who takes their challenge.
When Aaron Scantlon, a staff member at WLGBC and pastor of the new Empty Hands Bible Church, was challenged by a Grace College student, he and his wife decided to take it a step further. “We decided to jump as a family AND give $100 to the Yeiters,” he said. Sam and Celeste Yeiter’s son, Henry, was born on April 22 and needed immediate surgery to repair his intestines. Also, he was diagnosed with Down syndrome. The funds would help then meet extra expenses while the baby recovered in a Fort Wayne hospital.
The Scantlens challenged their friends, Dean and Summer Avey, “because we thought they were crazy enough to accept,” he added. The challenge caught on and numerous families — and multiple generations — have taken the plunge for Baby Henry, including WLGBC lead pastor Bruce Barlow and his wife, Christi.
To date, nearly $5,000 has been raised — some from those who have taken the challenge, but much from people made aware of the situation because of the publicity. Many, according to Sam, have come from people the Yeiters, who’ve been attending WLGBC for about six months, have never met. All but $1,100 is from WLGBC parishioners.
“It has been a huge emotional ride,” says Sam, 39, who returned home to the Warsaw-Winona Lake area last October with his family (including Elizabeth, 13, Nora, 5, and Jack, 3) after 15 years of pastoral ministry in the Pacific Northwest and the Chicago areas. “It has allowed me to stop working and be with my wife,” he adds, noting it has given them time to consider Henry’s future needs. “We have never felt as loved as we do right now,” he says.
While Sam knows there might be more money coming in, he says their needs have been met. Additional gifts will be reserved for future expenses related to Henry’s special needs.
The videos are posted on an open Facebook page, Henry Yeiter Cold Water Challenge, and Scantlen has compiled highlights of many of them into a 10-minute video on YouTube. Themes range from Star Wars and Duck Dynasty to contemplations of how to do a Cold Water Challenge. Check out the highlight video below.
What an amazing story of the church family rallying around a family in need of much more than monetary funds, but in need of encouragement and love! Thanks for telling their story Liz and MariJean! | 2019-04-20T17:17:52 | https://graceconnect.us/jumping-in-the-lake-the-yeiter-cold-water-challenge/ |
It was the calm before the celebration storm. Anticipation grew minute by minute. My husband and I picked the perfect spot to plop down two folding chairs. High atop a crested hill of rolling green grass. Acres never ending. Fellow Americans in all sizes, shapes and races, having fun. Together. Wherever my head turned or blue eyes glanced, people played while children danced.
If I hadn’t seen it myself, the magic of the night might have been painted in an original oil by, Norman Rockwell. For the first time in years I went back to the little town where my children were raised to watch the 4th of July fireworks display.
Off in the distance, a sea of bobbers waving in blonde, brunette and red-headed colors. Others in dove grey while some…whoops…none at all! Nearby, a lattice pavilion painted in bright white. To my delight, a band tuned underneath twinkling star lights. Music together with singers entertained the crowd before darkness fell.
A lovely sun set. Close-by, an elderly couple holding hands. He, dressed in a snappy blue shirt tucked in plaid pants. She of warm, rosy cheeks wearing modern jeans. Crisp white blouse with over the shoulder purse. A secret look between them made me smile to myself. Sighs of contentment. Years of happiness.
Promptly at 9:00, street lights in the park went out. In an instant. It was a sign that it was time. Suddenly everything was darker than before. Games of children stopped. Toddlers kicked off shoes to lay on blankets. Barking dogs no longer heard, while baby’s cries were soothed by Mommy. Teens sat down to watch, musicians put down instruments giving singers silent voices.
Up, up, up, high above assorted trees, “Oooh’s and Ahhh’s,” could be heard everywhere. For twenty terrific minutes, the sky lit large and wide with firecrackers of red, white and blue.
Obvious it was when the finale came to be. Tremendous booms and blasts began to crack the coolness of night air. Beneath my chair the ground shook like tremors of an earthquake. Just below heaven, I think, showers of iridescence glowed throughout the whole of an ink sky. Mouths were agape while gasps escaped at unexpected beauty.
When it was over, a soft rendering of “God Bless America” drifted under the roof in the lattice white pavilion. I could see the same twinkling star lights leave shadows above musicians. Plumes of shady grey smoke swirled, twirling towards the sky where firecrackers had nearly colored heaven.
How proud I was in that moment to be an American.
Posted on July 6, 2014 by kcg1974 • This entry was posted in Celebration and tagged 4th of July, American, Celebration, Fireworks, Pride, Spiritualitly. Bookmark the permalink.
thank you, it was as though I was right there and back to my fondest memories of a star spangled night!
So glad I could take you with me in some small way. Thank you, Annette!
Been a long time since I’ve experienced it like that. We could HEAR the local show…but couldn’t see it. Just too tired or in too much pain, I guess. Wish we had. Thanks for giving just a taste of what we both used to enjoy so much!!!
🙂 Hoping to go again, next year!
THEN…I thank you yet again…!
The comments are closed on your My Story of “The Little Prince”, but I wanted to offer my congratulations to your family on this joyous occasion. I read your “About Me” where you mentioned your youngest was maybe searching for his prize. I do believe your wishes have been answered. I am happy for you and for the couple.
How very kind of you. Thank you, dearly. A reminder to update my “About Me” page! Yes, you are right, he did indeed find his “PRIZE,” and I am thanking God for his happiness. Bless you.
Bless you. Glad your 4th was full of joy & good news.
Such an enjoyable evening. Thank you very much for your wishes to me!
Good to see you enjoyed your 4th of July celebrations Kim.
What a beautiful descriptive celebration Kim.
The finale with the band must have bought tears to many eyes.
It was truly beautiful, Ian. Shivers down my spine. Thank you for reading and commenting. | 2019-04-18T19:14:34 | https://kimgosselinblog.com/2014/07/06/american-proud/ |
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The two-year-old is asleep, so I have to pop out a wine review, before the moment slips. For Thanksgiving, something supple, medium bodied, mildly tannic but with good acidity to keep the food coming. It is a worthwhile moment to share an aged wine and something American.
Lucky us, a beer friend offloaded his 2003 Pinot Noir by Lange from the Cancilla Vineyard in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
The APPEARANCE looks a medium intense garnet with a medium clear rim, casual lean legs, and a touch of sediment.
AROMAS glow of medium intense honey, dried orange peel, black cherry paste, strawberry, brooding clove and nutmeg powder.
The PALATE seems rich, thanks to a thick velvet texture, but is medium in body, silky smooth for two thirds until a twang and tannic finish.
FLAVORS still hold pleasantly fresh and complex, with black fruits akin to dark cherry and blackberry, light cigar ash, iron flecks, wrapped in a mellow honey of medium plus length.
Fresh into the glass, Lange’s 2003 holds well and is outstanding (5 of 5) for its age. However, do not forget it. As each hour passes that fruit falls out, inch by inch. By the end of a meal it is a shadow. Nice work for the holiday.
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But after milling for hours through the throng and flora at Butchart Gardens, you could use a drink. Luckily, a mere six minute drive will get you to De Vine Vineyards (an easy 22 minutes from Victoria). So we take the narrow drive up a hill, and yes, pass real vineyards.
These grow normal, everyday grapes like Pinot Gris and Grüner Veltliner. A chunk get made into spirits, but more on that later. Our core question: can De Vine buck the brutal acid and imbalance of other Vancouver Island wines. To the tasting room!
The diligent staff fill me in. Winemaker, Ken Winchester, a Montreal native, left his garage winemaking, studied at UC Davis, built 15 acre Winchester Vineyards in Paso Robles and saw decades of success. He also studied distilling at Islay Scotch icon Bruichladdich. But in 2002, he returned to the cold climes of Vancouver BC, and soon came under the wing of the Windsor family and their De Vine Vineyards.
It looks like pale lemon water. Yet aromas pounce with enough lychee, citrus, star gazer lily and tropical tones to remind of its Gewurztramier heritage. But do not let the nose fool you. The palate feels near dry, clean, with ample but tame acidity, and medium body, with some viscosity. Flavors range from snappy Granny Smith apple, lime, and white pear. Dev Vine’s Siegerrebe is a very good (4 of 5) white ready for summer or various light dishes.
This is not your plump, sweet yet vapid Italian Pinot Grigio. No. Twangy aromas and flavors run from peach to oodles of lemon lime and salt. It feels lean taught and steely. If your enamel can handle it, De Vine’s Pinot Gris is very good (4 of 5).
Fleur White Blend 2017 $22 comes from upland Alsatian grapes: Maeline Sylvaner, Pinot Auxerrois and Schönburger.
It looks watery pale. Honestly, it tastes sweet, yeasty, underdeveloped, but rounder and more approachable than otherwise. It is acceptable (2 of 5) but clearly compensating.
We already pitted De Vine’s 2017 Pinot Noir against other island Pinots (read here). Long story short, $28 gets you a bright, soft, bubblegum, berry and earth, quaffable but forgettable red (3 of 5) thanks to carbonic macerated grapes akin to Beaujolais Nouveau style.
Wait, who? No your not in Napa anymore, Toto. Marechal Foch, named for the synonymous marshal who ended WWI. I have not seen this funny Alsatian hybrid since living in Upstate New York and Nova Scotia (read here).
The appearance is a purple ink. Flavors and aromas glow with blackberry compote, red cherry, medium acidity and well integrated muscular grippy tannins. 18 months in French oak barrels gives it a tobacco mocha that level up the quality to very good (4 of 5), worthy of a bottle purchase.
Look around De Vine and you quickly realize that wine only covers one side of their coin. In the lab, next to the tasting room, looms a vintage German copper pot still, named Brünhilde.
Winemaker Ken Winchester also studied distilling at no slouch Islay icon Bruichladdich. Remember those vineyards. Well, Canadian law requires that they distill half of what’s grown. So that Pinot Blanc and Grüner Veltliner make it into quite a few of De Vine’s liquors.
Yup, grape vodka. It tastes clean, simple, a touch edgy. Imagine if Le Croix made a new flavored sparkling water by sitting this vodka across the room while someone whispered “pinot blanc”.
Their Gins are solid, especially the 1600 recipe Genever, with common (Harry Potter) household ingredients like mugwort, wormwood, horehound, and blessed thistle, all and more of which make for a plump, citric, warming, exotic nip (4 of 5 very good).
We also grab a bottle of Moderna Vermouth ($22) based on a 1786, 30 botanical Turin Vermouth recipe, with its base both their wine and spirit. Neat, it tastes spicy, with pepper sticky spruce sap carrying on a long, green finish. De Vine’s Vermouth may be bit tannic but remains very good (4 of 5).
In sum, Winchester is doing his darnedest with Vancouver Island’s tart grapes, while exploring every possible spirit style at his fingertips. De Vine sits atop a lovely hilltop. They feel pleasant and polished. Their range will have something to keep any weary traveler warm.
(Also, if you want to slip back into the United States, do not bore boarder guards with your list of wine purchases. The mere mention we bought Vermouth got us through two checks. Codeword: Vermouth).
Maybe cool climate Burgundy and Beaujolais are not harsh enough models. Let us look to Champagne, to bubbly, to where fizz makes high acid wine magical.
The winery Averill Creek is pretty big for the island: 30 planted acres. Since 2001, they do everything right, Guyot planting, warm, south facing vineyards, 2.5 tons per acre, gravity flow winery. They make a bubbly of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. To get the fizz, the Charmat (aka Prosecco) method keeps things young, fresh, and clean.
Averill’s Charme de L’ile looks right: pale clear straw color, full of vibrant rapid medium sized bubbles. It smells promising and prosecco-like enough: clean lemon rind, grapefruit, and pale honey aromas abound. But the acidity sears off enamel and any saliva left hiding between tastebuds. A rapid, steely fizz does not help, instead it chews through any fat or protein we throw at it. Our armament of local cheeses and chips disappears decimated by all the acidity.
Averill Creek’s bubbly, albeit bracing, is still a valiant effort and good (3 of 5). I imagine some time on the lees via the traditional method, or a partial malolactic ferment might make it more amiable. Still, with a few breaks between glasses, this can be enjoyed. | 2019-04-23T13:51:24 | https://waywardwine.com/page/2/ |
The French WAD Magazine has published an interview with Bob Basset stylized as a comic. The comic was created by Sailor Roman.
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Ss. Peter & Paul’s Parish Forum/Pastoral Council Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19th February in the Emmaus Room at 8.15pm. All members are requested to attend.
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Parish Pilgrimage to Medjugorje from June 27th to July 4th 2008. Spiritual Director: Canon Patrick Murray. Group Leader: Gerry Kinneavy. Cost €580 all inclusive. Single room supplement €120 extra. Contact G. Kinneavy at 097-22249621 or Mary Mulligan at 090-6492045 or 087-2936933. Early booking advisable, and youth are very welcome. | 2019-04-18T20:31:06 | http://drum.ie/2008/02/17/newsletter-february-17th-2008/ |
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A full description of religion in the United Kingdom is available on the website of national statistics.
Information and up-to-date comments on news concerning religion in Great Britain can be found on the British Religion in Numbers blog. Information concerning religious affiliation in Scotland is provided by the Scottish Government and is available here.
The think tank Theos believes that the modern world can’t be understood without understanding religion. It offers many reports which inform the debate about the place of religion in contemporary society. Ekklesia is another independent think tank which seeks to promote transformative ideas in politics, economy, society and religion. It produces a series of reports and briefings about contemporary issues religion in the UK.
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There is a lively debate on the rise of secularism in Great Britain, with a series of organisations providing an alternative agenda to cater for those with no religion. The National Secular Society has been campaigning for the separation of religion and politics, while Humanists UK aim at bringing together non-religious people to develop their own understanding of the world. The two websites contain information about alternative ways of understanding the world and provide an interesting collection of secular perspectives. A more scholarly approach to the study of secularism has been developed by the Non-religion and Secularity Network. | 2019-04-19T14:45:40 | http://eurel.info/spip.php?article277&lang=fr |
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One of the positive aspects about the 10Bet site when it comes to how they organise their esports betting markets is that it is easy to see what types of betting are available on them.
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The overall impression you are left with with 10Bet’s esports betting service is that they wanted to say they offered esports betting, but unfortunately the choice of betting available on the site is minimal compared to some of its rivals.
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It’s hard to imagine that there was a time in my life where I didn’t play card games at all. It wasn’t until about five years ago, with the “Return to Ravnica” block of Magic: The Gathering, that I began to devote large shares of my time to trading card games and, soon after, online collectible card games. Now, they’re one of my major pastimes–of late, Hearthstone, Duelyst, and the Gwent beta.
Blizzard’s Hearthstone becomes more its own beast every moment, both in developing beyond its roots as a mobile facsimile of Magic, and by shedding the constraints of its Warcraft origin. In the patch leading up to “Journey to Un’Goro,” the game’s ninth content update (this one’s got dinosaurs), the Heroes of Warcraft subtitle was dropped from Hearthstone’s promotional material and foyer screen. Not only does this change speak to the growing strength of Hearthstone’s independent brand, but also to developer Team 5’s changing focus.
This is a trend within Hearthstone that began with last year’s One Night in Karazhan expansion. One Night recast the gloomy, haunted tower of Karazhan from World of Warcraft as party central, before its patriarch’s fall. While Hearthstone was prone to highlighting Warcraft’s silliest elements before One Night, it was arguably never the central theme. Hearthstone is no longer directly about the Heroes of Warcraft, but instead its own mutable themes and characters.
A core complaint surrounding the release of Journey to Un’Goro is the new price of entry to build the game’s fresh decks. Mirroring its contemporary Magic’s annual standard formats, cards from a number of Hearthstone’s expansions prior to “Journey” have rotated out and been placed in the extended Wild format, including a selection of Hearthstone’s oldest, most powerful cards, once stated by Blizzard and Team 5 to be perennial. In exchange for these cards’ rotation, players were rewarded with an equal amount of card-crafting currency–intended to smooth the transition of creating new decks. However, this is balanced by the expensive introduction of Quest cards, a new card type designed for decks to be built around. Quests provide unique in-game rewards upon the completion of their individual requirements, and are costed at Legendary rarity. This means that several once-common deck types are now woefully underpowered or altogether unplayable without investing in these more expensive cards, spread across every class.
Where in previous expansions the Legendary rarity was restricted to minion cards–a majority of which were interchangeable, value-based upgrades to regular decklists–Quest cards provide a unique and powerful reward, tailored for exactingly constructed decks. This has lead to many deck archetypes being comparatively underpowered, or altogether unplayable, without a keystone Quest. This style of design could be fine, in theory; Team 5 has demonstrated a consistent desire to push Hearthstone’s boundaries, and the implementation of Quest cards is no exception. However, in choosing to signpost intended deck archetypes with the expansion’s most expensive cards, Hearthstone effectively pushes players to invest in playing those archetypes or else lose. This is particularly evident in the Rogue class Quest, “The Caverns Below,” a combo enabler which, once its relatively uncomplicated and uninteractive goal is completed, buffs the player’s complement of minion cards. The Rogue class has posed a significant problem for Hearthstone’s developers, given its innate nature as a combo-oriented, fragile archetype–a position which stands on the knife’s edge of broken efficacy and abject badness. But because of this Quest’s power, there is currently only a single ladder-viable Rogue decklist, forcing other decks (which can’t compete with or complement the Quest) out of play.
What this means for the current shape of Hearthstone is exactly the aforementioned–the barrier for entry to Standard competitive play is expensive and frustrating. It’s highly unlikely for the average player to enter into the Year of the Mammoth with a full complement of updated decks, despite Blizzard’s efforts. This makes one thing readily apparent: Hearthstone, once free-to-play, is now more pay-to-win than it ever has been. While the Standard format opens Hearthstone up to a maintenance of power level and increased design space for fresh cards, it presents a similar problem as the format rotation in Magic–that is, one of value. It’s perfectly possible to play Hearthstone without spending money, but to play it competitively, particularly at the beginning of a fresh season, Hearthstone almost necessitates a $50 buy-in pre-order of 50 “Journey” packs. The rate at which Blizzard has chosen to drip-feed free content to the player is simply too protracted. Where it’s easy to grandfather a new player into Magic with extra cardboard, the lack of intra-player trading in the exclusively digital Hearthstone presents another obstacle, encouraging spending.
When considering the economics of Hearthstone or any other collectible card game (CCG), it’s important to consider the balance between free-to-play offerings and premium content. Hearthstone is free-to-play, in a rhetorical sense, given you can earn packs of cards purely through the currency gained by completing daily challenges and winning matches. However, this is a trickle compared to the rate at which Hearthstone’s contemporaries dole out in-game currency. Both successors Duelyst and Gwent present systems where the daily challenges pay in more currency, more easily; both games also require fewer resources to craft the same rarities of card as Hearthstone. While Hearthstone learns its important lessons from Magic, it’s evident that Gwent and Duelyst subsequently do the same with Hearthstone–both mechanically and fiscally. There exists a holy logic of design, across all comers, which is infrequently challenged. Where, via the genetic language of Richard Garfield, an X-cost creature card is allowed to have Y power and Z toughness, so too are CCGs slave to Magic’s conceptions of pay-in-versus-reward. There’s a direct lineage between each entry in the CCG genre, with Magic’s 23 years of design DNA being inextricably woven into the fabric of Hearthstone, and consequently its offspring. While it would be easy to conclude that card games are expensive by nature, the slackening of payout restrictions with Gwent and Duelyst is promising.
Duelyst is a fascinating iteration on the Magic-to-Hearthstone bloodline. At first blush, Duelyst bears a striking resemblance to both–from the templating of cards, the language of rules and interactions, to the structure of packs and rarities. The thing that makes Duelyst unique, however, is that it presents the gameboard as a tactics game, akin to a simplified Fire Emblem or Heroes of Might and Magic. Where conflict between players in Magic occurs across the table, and Hearthstone visualizes that as a pitched arena, Duelyst further expresses this conflict with the player as a mobile, personified card, themselves. Much like Gwent’s focus on the resource economy of hand management, Duelyst doubles down on strategy by privileging both tactical positioning and card sequencing. The end-game of this iteration seems clear; despite Duelyst’s clear heritage in Magic and Hearthstone, it is conceptually hedging into its own, separate genre. This suggests a future of games which leverage CCG concepts and language to produce increasingly unique styles of gameplay.
Gwent presents the same interesting questions of interconnectedness as Hearthstone, in terms of adapting lore. Where Duelyst is set in developer Counterplay Games’ unique universe, functionally undefined in scope or character, Gwent adapts the Witcher universe, both CD Projekt RED’s games, as well as Andrzej Sapkowski’s original novels. The Witcher, despite all of its admittedly great depth, possesses a finite stable of characters from which Gwent can continue to draw cards–a limit that the game is already seeming to approach, as it nears the end of its closed beta. Where Magic, Hearthstone, and even Duelyst have subsisted on the maintenance of player engagement through regular content expansions, Gwent begs the question: How willing is CD Projekt RED to push the envelope on ‘relevant’ Witcher characters and settings? This question is particularly pertinent when the CCG model so specifically relies on the consistent release of further cards. With the relatively recent release of the Nilfgaard faction, rounding out the majority of The Witcher’s nations, the only release-worthy faction remaining unexplored is the pastoral, Arthurian duchy of Toussaint–hardly grounds for a wealth of fresh content. This, in a card game that debuted as a minigame featured in another stand-alone project, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The ur-logic of the Magic lineage suggests a necessity of new content, but Gwent currently flies in the face of that concept. Perhaps its restraint should be applauded, when the standard formats of both Magic and Hearthstone require multiple expansion releases a year. But the point remains that while Gwent is a fantastic new iteration, and I love it dearly, it begs the question: Does Gwent, in its modesty, have the sheer sticking power of other CCGs?
We may get that answer if and when Gwent enters Open Beta later this year. It’s just a beta, folks.
“Journey to Un’Goro” has had an uneven launch, for sure. On one hand, the overall quality of cards is very high, and on the other, the format is prohibitive, both in expense and power. With a long enough timeline, these problems are self-adjusting, but the fact remains that Hearthstone still hasn’t hit its golden stride. At the very least, while this is the case, there are some excellent alternatives. | 2019-04-25T04:21:17 | https://clipthrough.com/feature/hearthstone-design-ccg?share=google-plus-1 |
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Two health care systems are using a matrixed approach to deliver value and results.
Value is the health care industry's buzz word for 2018, and with good reason. The concept is in the process of reshaping the health care industry as leaders look for ways to increase efficiency and performance while also controlling costs. With health care costs on the rise — national health care spending reached $3.3 trillion in 2016, accounting for 17.9 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and the projections for the next 10 years continue at an upward trend — the shift toward value is unlikely to change anytime soon.
According to a report from HealthLeaders Media, 66 percent of health care leaders say their organizations are fully committed and actively transitioning to value-based care or have pilot programs in place. Similarly, 55 percent of hospital executives say it's likely that by 2022 their hospitals will have achieved improvements in value metrics. As Warren Buffet said, "Price is what you pay, and value is what you get." Today's health care leaders are trying to determine what, exactly, value looks like for their organizations, their patients and, more importantly, how to achieve it.
One reason for the increased focus on value is that reimbursement models are shifting. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are moving toward value-based payment systems that would reward hospitals and providers based on the quality of outcomes achieved. The focus on fee for value rather than fee for service means that Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements will increasingly be based on the quality of care provided, as opposed to the volume of services provided. Private insurers are also moving toward value-based payment models to incentivize providers to maximize quality and reduce inefficiency in care. In view of this shift, improving patient outcomes becomes a high priority to ensure a higher rate of reimbursement.
Demographic changes are also prompting many organizations to re-evaluate their approach to patient care and how to achieve better outcomes. According to the Pew Research Center, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day, becoming eligible for Medicare. That trend will continue until 2030 when a full 18 percent of the U.S. population will be at least 65 years old. This swell in the number of aging adults and their more complex medical needs will require hospitals and long-term care facilities to be increasingly efficient and effective in how they deliver care to provide positive patient outcomes and get reimbursed in a quality-based payment system.
Given these factors, it's more important than ever for health care organizations to closely track and manage how they provide care – how care is resourced, monitored, coordinated and measured – and strategically assess where they can do better.
Leaders at Adventist Health realized in 2012 that they would need to rethink their operational strategy to position themselves for future growth. The Roseville, California-based health system includes 19 acute care hospitals, 280 ambulatory care clinics, 13 home health agencies and seven hospice clinics. Operating primarily in California, Oregon and Hawaii, Adventist Health employs a workforce of more than 33,000, including 5,000 physicians. Looking at forecasted economic, regulatory and demographic shifts for the health care market, Adventist Health President Bill Wing said it was clear the organization needed to take a targeted approach to remain competitive.
"We ran a five-year financial model that looked at all the impacts from the Affordable Care Act and state and federal regulations," Wing said. "If we did nothing, there would be a $500 million margin erosion. We set a target of having a $500 million operating margin improvement by 2017, with some of that coming from growth and some coming from cost cutting in the form of clinical and operational performance improvement. We also set a goal of being in the top quartile in clinical performance and operational performance."
Adventist Health created what's known as a Value Creation Office, or VCO, to help initiate and drive projects that would help the organization achieve value and hit its goals. The VCO is composed primarily of Adventist Health's C-suite leaders and functions as a steward for a disciplined, data-driven approach to strategy and project development, business analysis and project execution. Its core mission was created out of a recognition that a well-honed data analytics strategy would be central for future development.
"There were three things the VCO was set up to do," Wing said. "The first was to help with data management. We were going through a process of looking through our data analytics strategy, and we knew investments would be needed to move us forward in that space. The second was to create insights, and the third was to accelerate our performance through project management, performance improvement and change management principles."
With these goals in mind, Adventist Health created the VCO with a matrix of leaders from across the organization. Adventist Health, like many other organizations, was often siloed and did not promote cross-talk among different departments, so organizers tried to bring together leaders in a way that would support the sharing of information and strategic alignment.
Toward this end, the organization created the VCO with several layers of leadership governance to support initiatives at every level. There is a group dedicated to day-to-day monitoring of front-line operations; a performance group which meets monthly to review strategic initiatives; and a C-suite governance board to drive the direction of the VCO. Having layered, multidisciplinary representation in the VCO was important to ensure that it could take on the scope of projects that would have an impact on Adventist Health's financial targets.
"In the 2013 timeframe, we were sitting at $2.7 billion in revenue, which represented a 1 percent margin, and we wanted to grow to $4 billion, which would put us at a 4 percent margin," Wing said. "In order to do that, we needed to raise the performance of the system in its entirety."
Adventist Health leaders defined three areas of focus for the VCO that would support its larger performance and financial targets. The first, mission expansion, focused on strengthening Adventist Health's presence in the community and expanding its reach to serve more people. Secondly, care transformation focused on delivering excellence in the coordination of social, behavioral and medical care to improve patient outcomes. Finally, business transformation was designed to standardize, modernize and consolidate business services to add value and minimize variance.
These three goals serve as the guiding force for the VCO, dictating the projects, or charters, they pursue.
Most recently, Adventist Health's VCO pursued a project born out of the discovery of inefficiencies within its pharmacy department. Workflow assessments revealed that much of the pharmacy's work wasn't being tracked appropriately. This led to an effort to identify better ways to measure pharmacy operations and recalibrate workflows to eliminate unnecessary work. The VCO developed a charter for this project that assessed the risks, rewards, financial opportunity and methodology around doing the work, and targeted $5.8 million of value by 2017. The actual value achieved was $12.4 million.
Adventist Health's pharmacy charter, along with other charters set up for clinical documentation integrity and sepsis, made up $29.12 million of value achieved in 2017, in the form of reduced cost or net-new revenue. The sepsis charter, like the pharmacy charter, focused on assessing the workflow of emergency department nurses and physicians, while also developing new ways of gathering data around sepsis and new ways of tracking sepsis patients.
For Wing, this represents a piece of Adventist Health's ultimate goal.
"We started our journey back in 2012 with the need to make about a $500 million cumulative run rate improvement," he said. "We finished 2017 at about $480 million, and we believe that there's at least that much out ahead of us."
At Genesis Health System in Davenport, Iowa, the road to a VCO started in June of 2015 when leaders there decided that they wanted to get more from their data.
Comprised of six acute care hospitals and 642 beds in Iowa and Illinois and a primary care physician base of nearly 250 providers, Genesis has the largest home health agency in the state of Iowa, as well as multiple nursing homes. Like Adventist Health, the organization has seen its margins tighten in recent years, and with the wave of new government regulations and reimbursement policies, leaders like Genesis Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Rob Frieden were looking for ways to get additional value out of their system.
"We realized that we needed more than just software to see the real changes that we needed," Frieden said. "By putting together a team of diverse roles, we felt we could better leverage the technology we had in place to reach our targeted outcomes."
The Genesis VCO includes a cabinet-level governance layer that includes Genesis Health's chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and CIO. A VCO performance group — comprised of the chief medical officer (CMO), chief nursing officer (CNO), director of post-acute care services and the president of each of the six hospitals within the system — recommends to the cabinet which projects the VCO should pursue. Next, the cabinet creates a charter for the project, investigating in detail its potential return on investment and whether it will yield worthwhile results. For Frieden, this aspect of the VCO has allowed the organization to make real progress on its goals.
"With the VCO, we can look at things that we believe we can get value in, but we weren't certain how we could do it before," he said. "It creates a discipline around the chartering process when, as a cabinet, we have an opportunity to scrutinize the numbers. Before we agree to start the work, we go through all the metrics and determine where the real value can be and how big the opportunity is."
Genesis has also pursued value in its pharmacy solutions, specifically financial value. Seeing its pharmacy spend increase by 35 percent between 2013 and 2015, the Genesis VCO established a charter to help bring down those costs. Through the VCO's assessment, the organization discovered part of the reason for the cost increase was the volume of antimicrobials being prescribed and the use of higher cost antimicrobials. The overuse of antimicrobials is known to cause higher rates of C-diff, a digestive tract infection. At Genesis, this practice was leading to longer hospital stays for patients receiving antimicrobials. In addition, at the time, Genesis did not have access to true medication costs or ordering patterns by physicians for specific diagnosis-related groups, leading to medication costs being reverse-calculated from charges to a patient.
The VCO helped initiate a multistep Pharmacy Spend Control program, which helped Genesis accurately track the cost of its medication inventory daily and reduce the rate of hospital-acquired infections and the associated costs to treat those infections. The VCO also helped revamp Genesis' antimicrobial stewardship program, which helps the organization make needed changes to its governance committee and the system's electronic health record (EHR). By mid-2016, the organization had saved more than $710,000 through the VCO's efforts. By the end of 2016, the project had yielded a total of more than $2.5 million in annual cost savings.
A charter to improve the organization's processes around sepsis also yielded strong results, with a total cost savings and/or revenue improvement of roughly $740,000 between April 2017 and March 2018. These savings, in combination with the pharmacy charter and other projects the VCO has pursued, has yielded approximately $3.5 million in net savings or net-new revenue.
For Frieden, the financial results are only part of the total value that the VCO has delivered.
"Not everything around the VCO is about dollars," he said. "It's about asking what is our input, and are we getting an output of improved patient safety, staff efficiency or reduced cost. In the case of the anti-microbial stewardship program, we were putting patients on the right medication, which improved patient safety and helped drive down length of stay. Similarly, with the sepsis charter, we were able to see a reduction in sepsis and we can now identify patients sooner in the sepsis process, which affects patient safety."
The value of the VCO approach is that it provides an overarching governance structure that can drive multidisciplinary, enterprise wide initiatives in a way that more narrowly focused leadership groups might not be able to. Having a resource dedicated to these initiatives also helps with what Frieden calls "relentless follow-up," or the process of continual refinement and improvement until the organization achieves its desired results.
"Historically we have done a lot of IT projects, but they might be owned by pharmacy or nursing, and we can only push so much to get the value in those cases," Frieden said. "The VCO is the only organization that puts numbers in front of everyone, every month. We keep following up until we get the results we expect."
Executive-level representation from across the organization allows the VCO to focus on collaborative, potentially more impactful projects that require the collaboration of IT, clinical and financial resources. Getting input of different groups also helps to ensure projects focus on value in as many areas as possible.
"The VCO allows for a greater level of collaboration, and it allows for different perspectives on what we are trying to achieve," Frieden said. "Prior to the VCO we were more siloed. Having the multi collaborative team allows us to ensure that all interests are met regarding the factors that can drive success."
Creating a holistic understanding of project imperatives is important when trying to enact changes that are intended to have broad-reaching effects. For larger health systems, this holistic approach can also create a sense of cohesion and streamline disparate parts of the organization. For Adventist Health, the value of eliminating data siloes was especially evident when it came to the VCO's mission to help the organization become more data-driven.
"We used to operate as 20 different federated markets," Wing said. "We had data that existed in 20 different instances, and the VCO helped bring the clinical and operational data into one view. Bringing in claims data has set us up to move on data in a more action-oriented way, and we're better positioned to create insights based on data."
Wing also emphasizes the importance of the VCO in helping to create a sense of oneness for large health organizations, where the breadth and scale can create challenges for collective action.
"It's important to get on a journey toward 'systemness,' and to have a willingness to take big swings in order to move the enterprise collectively," Wing said. "Having the right data and the right teams that can facilitate the end goal is important. Start with the end in mind — establish your destination, and re-engineer backward to find a way there."
It is important for the success of the VCO that it works in conjunction with other performance improvement groups within an organization. At Genesis, the VCO works with the Lean performance improvement team and with other internal IT teams to determine who should be responsible for heading up which initiatives. Having this vetting structure helps ensure the VCO maintains a collaborative — versus a competitive — relationship with other performance improvement groups within the organization.
"We have strategic annual planning sessions where we look at all possible projects that Genesis is interested in, and we look at which ones align with VCO capabilities and which can be done by IT and those which organizations can do on their own," Frieden said. "The leadership team helps vet this in terms of what we are looking to get out of the project."
Now that its VCO is firmly in place, Adventist Health is turning its eye to the future and how the organization will integrate the VCO into long-term growth. Part of this process is to build upon the success the organization's leaders have already seen in performance and financial value.
"We reset our targets in 2016 to extend them out to 2020," Wing said. "On the patient experience and engagement side, we want to get to the top decile and try to achieve $400 million more in financial improvement."
Initially, Adventist Health's VCO spent a great deal of time creating a foundation for the organization to become data- and analytics-driven, and Wing believes the organization is better positioned to glean insights from its data because of this work. Going forward, Wing sees the VCO more heavily supporting Adventist Health's care transformation initiative, which includes a focus on clinical leadership, patient engagement and experience, care redesign, population health and clinical workforce. The VCO will identify and develop charters that can support these initiatives.
"Our largest swing for 2020 is care transformation," Wing said. "Eighty percent of the VCO's time will be spent on the care transformation journey. For us, care transformation puts us at the top decile for clinical experience and engagement."
At Genesis, the VCO has also provided direction for the future, as well as a blueprint for how to get from the idea stage of a project to realizing tangible results. Frieden sees the rigor around the charter process and the relentless follow-up to get results among the most valuable things the VCO has provided, and he hopes these practices will become the norm going forward.
"It is unique to have a team that is dedicated to only a few projects at a time, and the focus is to get results," he said. "The VCO has set a new bar in terms of how we go forward with measurement and metrics with everything we do."
Bill Wing has been president of Adventist Health since November 2016 after serving as executive vice president/chief operating officer since March 2014. Wing’s primary focus is ensuring Adventist Health is structured to achieve the system’s strategic vision.
In June 2011, Wing joined Adventist Health as the senior vice president for system performance and strategy where he drove the strategic plan and value-based performance targets for Adventist Health’s markets in all four states and ran the day-to-day operations across the care continuum.
Wing’s accomplishments include developing and implementing a Performance Improvement vision and model that utilized the Baldrige Health Care Criteria; creating a capital demand-forecasting model and physician models aligned to optimize clinical integration; and implementing a strategic information model focused on creating senior level and service line accountability.
Wing holds an MBA in finance from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University.
Robert Frieden is vice president and chief information officer of Genesis Health System and leads the organization’s information services division. Robert has responsibility for all information technology, telecommunications and health information management areas of the health system.
Robert was recruited to Genesis Health System in 2001 with the responsibility of implementing an information technology vision that has led to Genesis Health System’s recognition as a “Most Wired Healthcare Organization” the past 13 years.
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Maurice Louca is an Egyptian experimental musician & composer born in Cairo where he currently lives and works. He is the co-founder of the bands Bikya, Alif and Dwarves of East Agouzoua. Elephantine is his third solo album, & his first for Northern Sky/Sub Rosa. On this release he takes out a large ensemble of 12 players to interplay into his unique blend of Middle Eastern and African rhythms to bring something that flows into the lane of Sun Ra’s magic, and perhaps even Miles Davis’s work at the height of Fusion.
The album begins with a softly mesmerizing guitar riff that has an obviously middle eastern flare in its tone, it's joined by cymbals-first very faint, then crashing & being joined by heavier percussion and horns. The music rises, much like a sonic dawn, and it sounds exactly as you would imagine the cover of the album to sound like if you could just hold it in your hand and have a picture speak to you.. an image.. a visual capturing.. If that could conceivably become music and fill your mind.. that is exactly what the opening chords of this album sound like...such a beautiful unification of sound and art, and as the dawning implied by the cover art.. the music rises and the Sun shines.. (..did I mention Sun Ra). The opening track “The Leper” continues on with an intricate weaving of bells and percussion creating a vision invoking sound-scape complete with horns that sound like buzzing flies pestering your ear. The groove continues to grow to a boil with all elements of the large ensemble having assertive voices in the main riff as it finds its way to a fade...almost like a dixie land band moving down the street away from you.
The second track, “Laika”, begins with a meandering saxophone, then falls into a playful scale exercise, which folds back on itself- this is joined by more horns- these just buzz all around this scale groove each taking their turns stepping off the groove and having some solo voices in the grouping.
By the time the third track happens ”One More for the Gutter” Louca has built to a super swell executed containment of chaos. Again starting with the guitar-based simple rhythms.. and then bombastic percussion and sonic spastic Bop style clarinet and alto sax playing.. moving into all directions like an impressionist painting. And then the mood shifts to a creepy Arabic waltz with seductive female vocals for “The Palm Of A Ghost” with almost of a Torch sound...which is just the right tone and energy to set the mood for the title track “Elephantine” -an seven minute excursion in interplay and improvisations with a super nod to Sun Ra-loose and lounge inspired slow and gooey jazz.. soft bass with heavy on the bells an a faint snare with brushes holding town the time. Sultry lines from the horns, and spacey vibes between everything giving it that super laid back..”I wanna sleep to this” feeling.
The final track “Al Khawaga” reminded me Frank Zappa- off time ‘n’ abrasive to start with, then a cool jazz groove break down, complete with heavy xylophone parts to make it have that special flare-before slowly find it’s way back to the opening dirge.
If you are into fusion and improvisation with interesting instruments- you are gonna LOVE this album, if you are into electronica- you are NOT gonna love this album. .. me.. I LOVE this album- it's amazing. I hope Louca continues down this path, and tours the world with a large band and shows the universe that Space is Still The Place. | 2019-04-19T07:06:26 | https://www.musiquemachine.com/reviews/reviews_template.php?id=7183 |
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We are just a few days away from April and that means it’s time for Camp NaNoWriMo. For those who don’t know what this is, it’s a less intense program connected to National Novel Writing Month. Instead of a firm 50,000 word goal, in April and July writers set their own goals. This is the chance to flesh out first drafts, write short stories, do script writing, or even poetry.
I did Camp NaNoWriMo in both April and July last year. In fact, I have for a few years. Modern Persuasion was a product of July 2014’s Camp NaNoWriMo. I have been developing a system. I write my really detailed outlines in one program. In the other two, I flesh it out into a story and do the second draft. Then clean up happens until it’s ready to submit.
For those who were reading last year, I decided to use April to participate in a National Blog Posting Month and challenged myself to write a blog post every day. I did that, but failed to write all of what I had set as a goal. I got a number of good drafts of short stories for my Frozen Planet series, but I just didn’t hit my word count.
In November last year I worked on two projects. One was a very detailed outline of a 5 part series that I’m not ready to write. The other was some background on what is quickly becoming my third novel: Northanger Farm. It is something I am co-writing with Christi. This April, while I work on a few smaller projects, we are going to focus on a detailed outline of what we want to happen in the story. The goal is that, with this outline, we can each write our content and then share. Neither of us is sure this will work, but we are excited to try.
What are the other small projects? There are going to be at least 2 Modern Persuasion related short stories that will be offered as bonus material. There will be a little work on Missing Auggie, which was going to be novel #3 until I got more excited about Northanger Farm. It has a first draft and then I realized it needed a major overhaul. I have been in the middle of that overhaul for about a year. I just can’t get back into it enough to re-write the content.
All through April I am going to be posting about how the writing is going. Follow on Instagram to see pictures related to writing events, my journals, and more! I have set a goal of 50,000 words right now, but mid-month I am going to reassess that goal and see what is reasonably going to happen.
Are you participating in Camp NaNoWriMo this April? Tell me about your plans in the comments! | 2019-04-22T06:44:40 | http://bookclubof1.com/2017/03/27/getting-ready-camp-nanowrimo/ |
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To discover what a cookie can do, we turned to the experts: Girl Scouts, volunteers and council leaders. Across the country, they shared their inspiring stories.
Have the best Cookie Season ever by following five simple steps. | 2019-04-24T02:08:03 | https://www.littlebrowniebakers.com/volunteers/video-girls-and-goals/ |
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It seems that every time California voters take aim at the legislature, they shoot themselves in the foot.
Think term limits. Even many who initially supported them admit that term limits have been a disaster.
And campaign financing reform initiatives haven’t staunched the flow of political money; they’ve mostly driven it farther from the sunlight.
We may have another potential misfire on next November’s ballot.
A constitutional amendment to jettison California’s full time legislature has been filed with the Attorney General’s Office.
Lawmakers would convene in January for 30 days, recess, and then reconvene in May for 60 days. Their pay will be cut from more than $7,940 per month to $1,500 a month, or $18,000 annually.
A quick look back shows us how a part-time legislature might work in real life.
“I can tell whether a man wants a baked potato, a girl or money,” boasted Arthur H. “Artie” Samish, arguably the most influential and powerful lobbyist in California’s history.
From the 1920s to the early 1950s, Samish used that simple formula to influence part-time lawmakers and successfully serve his clients’ interests in the State Capitol.
Back then the Legislature met every other year. In January of odd-numbered years, the houses convened to organize and introduce bills, then adjourned until March, when they considered legislation.
Lawmakers generally fled the Capitol in June or July, to escape the oppressive Sacramento heat. The legislature didn’t meet at all—except for special or budget sessions—in even numbered years.
Part-time legislators pulled down only $100/mo.
There still are. And will be, whether or not the legislature meets full- time.
Second jobs will always have the potential of legislative conflicts of interest.
The rhythms of the legislative process won't change. Politics will remain a full-time gig.
Don’t let the “part-time” label fool you.
When Proposition 1A, approved by California voters in 1966, ushered in the “full-time legislature,” lawmakers already were in Sacramento most of each year, working through a plethora of “special sessions” (which still are allowed under the current initiative).
The part-time legislature had become a rubber stamp for the Administration, lobbyists and interest groups.
In the end, a system is only as good as the people who inhabit it. And you can’t legislate human nature. | 2019-04-25T00:23:58 | https://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/prop-zero/Cutting-Lawmakers-Time-and-Pay-a-Mistake-135736073.html |
When choosing furniture for a room, you must definitely explore the numerous pieces of mirror furniture available. A piece of furniture with perhaps a mirrored front can successfully expand the look of any size bedroom. By including some candles in your decor, you may create a calming atmosphere in an area with mirrored furniture. The flicker of candlelight reflecting in a mirror is definitely the latest in romantic design. Based on your personal preference, you may include a single bit of reflected furniture in your room or you are able to incorporate many different pieces to the design plan.
An armoire with perhaps a mirror on its entry way is a spectacular addition to any bedroom. Not only may it add beauty to the room, it’ll also provide a fair amount of additional storage space for garments or linens. The styles of dressers with mirrors is definitely nearly limitless. Your selections vary from antique white dressers to ultra modern espresso coloured dressers. A vanity table is an excellent complement to a bedroom. Their styles vary as does the style of mirrors that accompany them. A mirrored vanity table is definitely an absolutely stylish addition into a master bedroom or guest room.
The reflective quality of the whole board creates a spectacular focus for the bedroom. Additionally to the usual bureau and mirror combination, an armoire, or perhaps a vanity, you’ll find reflected accent tables that may also be contained in your room design. A mirrored writing desk will add elegance to your bedroom decor. A mirrored side table or accent table might be placed next to a chair in your room to create a reading or rest area. A bedside table or Night Shelf with a mirrored surface would add sparkling beauty into a modern style room. A combination of chrome furniture with mirrors added provides a room an extremely open, spacious quality. A floor length dressing mirror is an excellent and helpful addition to your room. | 2019-04-24T16:48:39 | https://jeeworld.com/2017/06/16/bedroom-decorating-styles/ |
Abstract: Objective To summarize and discuss the laboratory characteristics of children with incomplete Kawasaki disease（IKD）in recent 10 years and provide some evidence for early diagnosis. Methods A retrospective review was performed on 67 children with IKD and 67 children with respiratory tract infection（bacterial infection）from 2005 to 2015 in the First Hospital of China Medical University. Results The age of children with IKD varied from 2 months to 11.3 years，with the average age of 31 months. Totally 86.5% of the children were less than 5 years old. The male to female ratio was 2∶1. The incidence of the disease in spring and summer was 72%. The incidences of the increasing of white blood cell，C- reactive protein，alanine aminotransferase，aspartate aminotransferase，glutamyl transpeptidase，and platelet and the decreasing of hemoglobin and serum albumin were 82%，94%，27%，24%，45%，72%，61%，and 94%，respectively. Conclusion The levels of the hemoglobin（<109 g/L）， serum albumin（<34 g/L），platelet（>393×109/L），C-reactive protein（>74 mg/L），alanine aminotransferase（>51 U/L），and glutamyl transpeptidase（>43 U/L）may have a certain reference value for the early diagnosis of IKD.
ZHU Di，LUO Gang. Analysis of the Laboratory Examination of Children with Incomplete Kawasaki Disease[J]. Journal of China Medical University, 2017, 46(3): 219-222. | 2019-04-26T05:48:17 | http://journal.cmu.edu.cn/CN/10.12007/j.issn.0258-4646.2017.03.007 |
"I have a connection with my children wherever I go...they are close to my heart," said a mom with a necklace made from her child's umbilical cord.
Parents of yesterday kept their baby's hair and the first tooth their kid lost. They cherished them in boxes or taped them inside baby books that were kept in closets or the garage.
Today, some parents are taking that sentimentality to a whole new level.
Like turning their offspring's umbilical cord – you know, the crusty nugget that falls off a few days after baby comes home – into a piece of jewelry.
Kind of strange? OK. But more celebrities by the day are blending the sleep sac of their newborn into placenta smoothies. So keep that in mind.
Does the umbilical cord have to be new?
Actually, no. Artisans say the age of the umbilical stump doesn't matter. It can be from an infant born a month ago or decades earlier.
Speckled Milk jewelry maker Nianna Rodriguez created a piece of umbilical jewelry for a mother who had stowed the stump in a baby book for 17 years.
"It was just as beautiful," Rodriguez told All the Moms. "It's amazing how you shave off the top layer and that's where you get this beautiful amber color that translates wonderfully into jewelry."
Crafters like Rodriguez sell their wares online. Mothers interested in a wearable memory choose from one of the artist's designs and follow the packing instructions for the stump and send it off in the mail.
Jeweler Ruth Avra of Sarasota, Florida fell into making the organic jewelry by accident. A mom friend asked her to create something using her baby's umbilical cord stump. The jeweler since 2003 had no idea what to make. Then, she placed it beside her son's own stump on a table.
"It was sort of like a lightening bolt struck," said Avra, who owns A La Avra. "Now I understand what I'm supposed to do."
Avra created her first piece of cord jewelry in 2012.
Now, demand is rising on the time-consuming pieces. At any one time, she can be working on as many as 10 orders, she said. Each one takes about 4-6 weeks to complete, from the time parents send off the stumps to when they get jewelry back.
Avra uses a process called lost wax carving to create a singular piece using the shape of the stump to determine the jewelry's design. She also has begun taking requests for shapes, such as a heart.
She makes rings, bracelets and cufflinks, but her silver umbilical cord necklace, which sells for $195, is her best seller.
No client who calls her on the phone or sends her an email is typical, she said.
"They're actually from all over. A lot are from the U.S. but a lot are international, too, from as far away as Hong Kong and Australia and Europe."
Marialejandra Beltran from Miami has been Avra's client four times.
Beltran spotted Avra at a booth at a baby-wearing festival and decided to buy a necklace made from her then 9-month-old son's umbilical cord stump. Two years later, she held the necklace in the delivery room with her as she birthed her daughter.
"I was having a C-section and I was so nervous and it helped me to feel that connection with my son while I was in there," she said.
Avra combined both her children's umbilical cords into a single necklace.
For the third time, she returned to have angel wings etched onto the necklace of the child she miscarried before her son and daughter were born.
She never takes the necklace off.
"I have a connection with my children wherever I go. Whatever they are doing, they are close to my heart," Beltran said. "Holding the necklace makes me feel calm. It's something so beautiful, so simple, that's part of the human body."
When Beltran's sister visited from Venezuela, she connected her to Avra who made a piece of heart-shaped jewelry from her niece's umbilical cord.
Avra says she's found there exists a jewelry market for those, too.
Although we're not sure how parents explain to young children who thought the tooth fairy whisked their teeth away in the dead of night when mom's wearing one on her finger.
"This is just sort of a fun way to treasure the bond between parent and child and do something with those things that are special that you just don't know what to do with," Avra said, adding, "It's not for everyone." | 2019-04-20T19:00:19 | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/11/20/umbilical-cord-jewelry-latest-parenting-trend/1987750002/ |
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I serve notice to quit possession for a housing authority. This year on the bidding opportunity, its is now required to have workers compensation insurance as an indifferent person/ contractor. My other job i am sure i am covered through them, but is this just for that job? DO i need two sets of insurance? One for each job?
Good luck on your bid.
Insurance is regulated at the state level, therefore I advise you to bring the bid documents into your business insurance agent along with your policy declaration and have them help you read through the bid language to see if you’re covered or need additional insurance based on the language within the bid. Your business insurance agent is the best person to help you sort this out. | 2019-04-21T06:59:03 | https://fitsmallbusiness.com/topic/workers-comp-2/ |
"The federal government’s trust and treaty responsibilities to Native Americans do not stop at the reservation boundary. Congress must ensure every Native American has access to quality health care — including the nearly 70 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives that live in urban areas," Udall said. "This legislation is a common-sense measure to establish parity for Urban Indian Health Programs. It will make sure we are building a stronger, better Indian Health Service system for generations to come." | 2019-04-25T14:24:36 | http://grantcountybeat.com/news/non-local-news-releases/50538-udall-lujan-new-mexico-delegation-introduce-legislation-to-address-health-disparities-for-native-americans-living-in-urban-areas-off-the-reservations |
Following its 28th May, 2017 launch on itch.io, the publicly playable pre-alpha of skill-based card game, State of Wonder, went on to debut at this year’s Gotland Game Conference for a round of play-testing. Bugs aside, the majority of player feedback stood against the game’s lack of UI Design and Feedback Systems despite being generally well-received.
Production issues encountered in the following months however led now-sole developer of the game, Emelie Rodin, to indefinitely push back the game’s digital release that was originally estimated for 2018.
‘Right now the game has no planned digital alpha again, but there are things being worked upon that will be disclosed in due time,’ she writes.
Consequently all focus has shifted towards development of a physical, tabletop version of State of Wonder, that can now be experienced for free by means of two print and play decks alongside a mod of Berserk Games’ 2015 Tabletop Simulator.
‘Currently we are in an alpha environment, trying to get as much testing done on the elements planned for the launch of the game’s physical version, simply called State of Wonder, as well as planning ahead for the expansions to come.’ continue Rodin.
Rodin’s goals currently involve fostering a community of players willing to download and try the print & play decks with friends/family, engage in tournaments over the Tabletop Simulator mod, discuss the game’s existing rules designs and shaping development of physical/digital versions via one-on-one feedback therefrom.
Originally a student project helmed by a team of five at Sweden’s Uppsala University circa August, 2016, State of Wonder is a turn-based card game that tasks two-or-more players with competitively expanding their empires through the war-ravaged Kingdom of Scathia.
Following the Queen’s demise, alliances are formed and otherworldly powers are sought between the Kingdom’s various feudal regions in a desperate push for power.
Players choose from one of three such alliances to align with — The Crux Militem, Frifolk and Ritualists — whose weaknesses and strengths they must then exploit to establish dominance over the land.
This may be achieved via simple military might, training powerful Unit and Hero cards, establishing Fortification and Building cards, strategically working towards constructing a Majestic Wonder.
State of Wonder further does away with all traditionally randomized elements such as that of drawing cards, granting players full control of their decks to rely on decisions, bluffs and planning instead as means for victory.
Each game begins with the entire deck in hand, that players take turns producing and training over Start, Main, War, Battle, Retrieval and End phases. The player that wins is usually the last one standing, or one that reaches a set value on the progression counter before the other; as such then, all that’s required to play State of Wonder’s current tabletop build is a bunch of dice, 7 counters to track progression with (paperclips, beads, etc.), at least one other person and two card decks.
Readers might recall that as current manager and representative of South African freelance multimedia artist, Brandon Crampton‘s services, I’d connected him with Rodin and her team-mate at the time, Simon Lundgren, preceding the game’s pre-alpha launch.
Crampton went on to create various graphic assets for State of Wonder’s play area, user interface, card faces and backgrounds before taking a brief break through the months of June and July.
‘The art style I’ve implemented has personally been influenced by Blizzard’s Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering; as both have amazing top-notch artwork, I figured it would be something to aim for.’ stated the artist then, who has yearned to expand his digital art talent into card-based game design ever since commencing his freelance career.
Since August, this year, production resumed with Crampton at the helm of State of Wonder’s graphic design, who continues to develop various card illustrations and relevant visual necessities ever since.
While a few of these designs are seen through the course of this article, perhaps a more comprehensive look at the game and its imagery can be obtained via State of Wonder’s re-designed website.
In keeping with her renewed focus on community development, the website sees developer Emelie Rodin now maintain a regular developer log, a comprehensive breakdown of State of Wonder’s universe, alongside a detailed downloadable rulebook for those exploring the card game for the first time.
Once familiar with the rules, either jump in to the physical alpha with a friend by printing the Crux Militem and Ritualist decks from the website for free, or by downloading the Tabletop Simulator Mod from Steam.
To interact with the developer, discover other play-testers, provide feedback and get involved in State of Wonder, a dedicated Discord Channel is also in effect.
With Brandon Crampton continuing to work on State of Wonder, expect to hear a lot more from the card game’s development progress and milestones.
Alternatively, you may also sign-up for e-mail updates on Crampton’s profile here on Higher Eclectic Ground, that also houses a detailed breakdown of his portfolio of work, professional history, experience, references and a contact form to connect.
Will you be trying State of Wonder? Let me know why/why not in the comments below.
The two-man game development studio of Better Built Studios has unveiled a first look at its upcoming multiplayer strategic card game, State of Wonder, by means of a special cinematic trailer. Featuring in-game art developed by Higher Eclectic Ground affiliated 2D/3D artist Brandon Crampton, the trailer serves to set the tone for the game’s upcoming pre-alpha that followers will be able to get their hands on Sunday, the 28th of this week.
Originally a student project helmed by a team of five at Sweden’s Uppsala University circa August, 2016, State of Wonder tasks two-or-more players with competitively expanding their empires in a period of post-apocalyptic war and strife.
As the ruler of a city state driven towards expansion of their empire, one must claim dominance over what’s left of the land — waging war against enemy states, building trade economies, bluffing and implementing political tactics to ensure supremacy.
Facilitating all of this is a system of uniquely designed card mechanics, that enables players to train powerful unit cards, build mighty fortifications and send out heroes on their enemies in a race where the only means to achieve victory is by constructing a majestic Wonder.
State of Wonder does away with all traditionally randomised elements such as that of drawing cards or rolling dice, encouraging players to employ a plethora of tactics — from going head-on against aggressive conquerors to constructing superior defence systems that none can oppose.
‘It’s not an easy task,’ states the development team, ‘for the leader to first build a Wonder is sure to be attacked.’ Much of these tactics, mechanics and other elements of the in-game setting are not only previewed in the aforementioned trailer, but will be publicly playable in their pre-alpha form at 13:00 GMT +1, on the 28th of May, 2017, on itch.io.
With a functional game-play system, the pre-alpha will also serve to fuel the development and implementation of others such as in-game account, chat and friends systems, improved menu experiences, card-acquiring methodologies and a shop for added card purchases.
These improvements, along with a greater number of playable card designs, are intended for the beta version that currently sits with an estimated release of Summer, 2017.
Expansions, ranked and tournament play modes are to follow, all en route to a potential 2018 release of the full game on the Steam marketplace. A physical table-top version is also being actively considered, with plans to expand currently dependent on player interest.
As a freelance artist hired by the development duo of Emelie Rodin and Simon Lundgren, Brandon Crampton’s role for the past month has been that of developing various graphic assets for State of Wonder’s play area, user interface, card faces and backgrounds, several of which are seen displayed through the course of this announcement and the entirety of the pre-alpha trailer.
‘The art style I’ve implemented has personally been influenced by Blizzard’s Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering; as both have amazing top-notch artwork, I figured it would be something to aim for.’ recalls Crampton, who has yearned to expand his digital art talent into card-based game design since commencing his freelance career.
‘Putting everything I had into it while having fun, I’ve set out to create aesthetically well-rounded artwork that I hope will leave players going “Oh wow, that is indeed awesome.”‘ More of Crampton’s creations from the forthcoming months are to subsequently make their way into the beta and eventual full-release.
‘State of Wonder began with the original team conducting a survey on random elements in card games in 2016, and discussing how a fun, entertaining card game could be built without random elements.‘ explains Rodin.
To this end, Rodin plays the Studio’s Lead designer, Marketer, Technical Artist and Project Leader, employing her love for analytics, years of experience crafting role-playing and board games for local youth communities since the age of 16 (inclusive of two Gotland Game Conference attendances), along with the academic study of Game Design in her arsenal.
Lundgren on the other hand functions as Lead Programmer and Designer as he constructs State of Wonder’s digital systems, bringing to the table his fascination for the mechanics involved in the MMO, MOBA and RTS genres, as well as programming expertise that dates back to high school.
This is the fourth collaboration Higher Eclectic Ground has succeeded in effecting for Brandon Crampton, a South African freelance video game artist that has been affiliated to the network since 2016. Previous contracts have included avatar work for YouTube/Twitch streamers Evanzo7 and Potshotpete, as well as the complete design, texturing and rigging of a playable character for Two Piece Games’ upcoming 3D-platform fighting game, Melee Masters.
While associated professional details, a broader view of his portfolio and bio-data lays centralised on his Space, Higher Eclectic Ground will continue to broadcast various milestones and development related achievements pertinent to State of Wonder with regards to the artist’s contributions henceforth.
Those wishing to interact with the team of Better Built Studios on a first-hand basis, follow the game’s progress more closely or prepare for the upcoming pre-alpha meanwhile, may do so via its Website, Facebook and/or Twitter pages.
A dedicated group for those wishing for a more nuanced involvement in State of Wonder’s development can also be found on Facebook, while announcements linking to the pre-alpha’s itch.io page will be put up across each medium on or before the weekend. | 2019-04-23T12:44:42 | https://highereg.com/tag/brandon-crampton/ |
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Rajon Rondo believes he will be a great fit within the Fred Hoiberg’s Chicago Bulls offense.
Rondo, who turned 30 in February, signed a two-year deal worth $28 million with the Bulls. He’ll join Jimmy Butler and the recently signed Dwyane Wade in an effort to get Chicago back to the Eastern Conference playoffs in 2016-17.
The enigmatic point guard will also attempt to fill the shoes of former MVP Derrick Rose, who was traded to New York.
Over 72 games with the Sacramento Kings last season, Rondo averaged 11.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and an NBA-high 11.7 assists per game. The four-time All-Star called it one of his best seasons.
Rondo has annually finished as one of the game’s best at producing at assists. He’s averaged at least 9.8 assists per game in six of the last seven seasons, including four seasons over 11.0 and three seasons leading the NBA in the stat.
A chance to play in an open, attacking offense should allow him to continue his passing prowess, especially with scorers in Wade and Butler playing alongside him in Chicago. | 2019-04-21T10:05:02 | http://bloguin.com/hoopsspot/nba/rajon-rondo-on-bulls-offense-perfect-system-to-be-great-in.html |
Need a convenient space to store all those shoes and coats? You can convert part of your Laundry Room into a Mudroom.
Like a lot of homes in the US, our garage door leads straight to our laundry room. That makes it the perfect spot for a DIY laundry and mudroom combo. But our house was built before everyone fell in love with mudrooms. After moving in I spent a lot of time on Pinterest searching for DIY mudroom bench ideas.
There are really some huge and beautiful mudrooms out there. But I needed to work our mudroom into a 4 foot wide space between the garage and the washing machine. At first, I was looking at ripping out the existing cabinets to build a mudroom space from scratch. Then I realized those cabinets were already the perfect starting point.
So, I stopped searching for DIY Mudroom Bench ideas and started converting those cabinets. The long cabinet, on the left, that used to store brooms and cleaning supplies became extra coat and bag storage. The base cabinet on the right was cut in half and converted into a bench. The upper cabinet above it was shortened by about 10 inches to increase the head space. Everything got new trim to give it a finished look.
Wood Conditioner, Stain, and Polyurethane for the bench seat.
You’ll spend between $70 and $80 on trim, v-groove board, a wood bench top, coat hooks, the closet pole and mounting hardware. This is definitely one of the most affordable DIY mudroom ideas on Pinterest. Right?
My cabinets are made from painted 3/4″ plywood. So, this made cutting the cabinets down pretty straight-forward and easy. If you have cabinets made from a laminated and/or thinner material. Be cautious when cutting it. If you don’t feel confident cutting the cabinet, then please don’t. Or at least test your technique on upper parts of the cabinet that you’ll be discarding later.
It was also very easy to attach shelves and closet poles to 3/4″ plywood. Thinner materials will not be able to support these on their own. You’ll have to research a suitable technique or attach the shelf supports and closet pole supports to structurally strong cabinet frames.
Drawers, doors, and counter top are removed (left). After cutting the base in half (right).
This is the easiest update of the 3. Start by simply removing the cabinet doors. The small upper cabinet became a cubby for my purse, gym gear, and water bottle. The long pantry got a new shelf near the bottom. I used a 1″ x 2″ strip of common board on each side as the shelf support. The shelf was made from a 3/4″ board, cut to the size of my opening. More shoe storage goes under the shelf, bag storage on top.
I added extra coat storage by mounting the closet pole and matching flange set about 5 inches from the top of that cabinet. You want to leave plenty of room above the pole for lifting hangers up and off.
Start by removing the doors, drawers, and hardware. I recommend cutting down the base cabinet first. Then you’ll have a bit more room to work on that upper cabinet. But either way works. Select a comfortable height for your new bench. I always measure a seat in my house to use as a guide. I wanted this one to be 18″ high. Since, I would be adding a 3/4″ thick bench top. I’d need to cut my base down to 17 1/4″ high.
Once you decide how much to remove, mark a straight line with a level and pencil across the front and any exposed sides. You can put painters tape on the wood to reduce splintering before cutting. You probably want to remove the counter top first. This can be quite a struggle. Check under the counter top for screws attaching laminate or wood counter tops to the cabinet. For other materials you may need to carefully pry the counter top off.
If you can get the old counter top off without breaking it, you can use that as your bench top. Or buy a 3/4″ thick, 24″ deep piece of lumber, like I did.
The extra supports make this DIY Mudroom Bench super sturdy. I made these shoe storage boxes in a previous post, click here to see how. I still need to make a couple more for the coat storage side.
Again, start by removing the doors and hardware. If you are converting a base cabinet into a bench, you’ll need headroom. If you have an upper cabinet above it, you can remove a section of the bottom. Like I did! My husband is tall. So, I removed 12″ from the bottom of the upper cabinet. Anywhere between 8 and 12″ will probably work.
My upper cabinet already had a shelf in the middle of it. It was glued, nailed, and caulked in place. No reason to move it. If you have a fixed shelf too, make sure that you leave enough cabinet beneath it to actually use that opening for storage or display. If I made mine any smaller, not much would have fit in there.
Carefully remove any trim that might be around the bottom edge of your upper cabinet. You can clean it up and reuse it after the cabinet is rebuilt. I wasn’t able to salvage mine. But I easily found new trim at Home Depot.
I started my cut with the circular saw. It’s just a faster and cleaner tool for this job. After cutting as much as I could with the circular saw, I switched to the jigsaw. That jigsaw will take you very close to the wall and cabinet, but you’ll still have a bit more to cut. Grab that Dremel or Hand Saw to cut the final bit of cabinet away from the wall and near by cabinets. Now, your detached cabinet section may still be attached to the wall. You have a bit more work to do.
You’ll need to possibly mark that same straight line and make similar cuts on the back inside walls of the cabinet. Be sure that you are only cutting cabinet wood and not drywall. Also, make sure that you aren’t cutting into a shared cabinet wall. Some custom cabinets are built in your home, so the very back of your cabinet may just be drywall painted with the cabinet paint. And the cabinets might share walls. Make sure to carefully assess your cabinets before making cuts.
If you do need to cut inside the cabinet, set the circular saws depth to the exact depth of your cabinet wood (3/4″ in my case). You don’t want to tear up your drywall. You probably won’t be able to use the jigsaw inside the cabinet. The final cuts will need to be made with a Dremel or similar tool.
Once you’ve made all the necessary cuts, try wiggling the cut section off the wall. The cut section of cabinet may be nailed or screwed into the wall or cabinets by it. Search for screws to unscrew. If there aren’t any screws, you’ll need to carefully pry the cut section away from the wall.
After all cuts are finished, you’ll need to add a new bottom to the upper cabinet. Pick appropriately sized lumber to cut to size. I would attach a 1/2″ x 3/4″ ledge along the back wall for the new bottom to sit on. Then nail and glue that new bottom to the sides and front of the cabinet.
For the bottom, you may need to reinforce the bench before attaching the new seat. As I mentioned, I already had a 3/4″ frame. That may have been fine for supporting this bench, but to be extra safe, I added a 3/4″ board across the middle of the bench too. My boys always stand on this bench. We get absolutely no movement in this seat. I know it’s perfectly safe for them now.
If you’re cabinet frame is thinner than mine, you can line the insides with a 3/4″plywood frame too. Be sure to anchor that frame to the studs in the wall behind the cabinet. Use framing screws long enough to get about 1″ deep into the studs. Also, some cabinet bases may not be strong enough to support weight. Use your best judgement, based on the materials used to build your cabinet. Better safe than sorry, right.
Give that wall above the DIY Mudroom Bench a pretty “hall tree” look with v-groove plank, trim, and some nice coat hooks. This looks beautiful, but also means you don’t have to patch that drywall. Yea!
Now you can add your new cabinet trim to hide those cut marks and give your new mudroom a finished look. Trim is everything here. Measure carefully and watch those angles. Finish the trim off with sanding and patching. Use a good wood filler or even Drydex to fill all holes, cracks, and old cabinet door hardware holes. After that dries, sand and prime every bit of the cabinets.
Finish that new DIY Mudroom Bench area with 2 coats of your paint and a good polyurethane. I recommend chalk paint because it dries so quickly and doesn’t leave brush marks. I mix my own chalk paint from my latex trim paint. I use poly over chalk paint because it gives a great smooth finish and holds up to wear and tear better than a wax.
So, what do you think? This is a nice and affordable DIY Mudroom Bench option. Huh?
Update Summer 2018: This Mudroom Room has gotten a stylish Modern Farmhouse Makeover that I love. You can find all of the details on the new finished look for that Modern Farmhouse Mudroom here. I added all of those final touches to get the room ready for an I Did It Feature in Better Homes and Gardens. How amazing is that?! Such an honor.
Looking for more Laundry Room DIY’s and Inspiration. Check out the full reveal of this pretty Farmhouse Laundry Room.
You might also like this DIY Modern Farmhouse Bench Tutorial. Printable plans now available.
Feeling inspired? Get to work on your DIY Mudroom Bench and let me know if you have questions. Post pictures of your work and tag Abbotts At Home on FB, I’d love to see it!
We also have a laundry-mud room combo. It’s probably the most trafficked room in the whole house! Great makeover of this space. Visiting from Pretty Pintastic Party.
Just wanted to let you know that you were selceted to be a feature this week at My Busy Beehives Bee Party! This was an amazing project! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, Julie. That’s so great. Thanks for the feature!
Such a great idea! I love how you have combined the two and it’s such a practical space!
Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous project with us over at Waste Not Wednesday!
Thank you for linking up to Waste not Wednesday! Your post was my feature this week!
Great, Kellie. Thanks so much. That’s made my day!
Thanks, Jennifer. That’s fantastic. Have a great week!
That is such a great upcycle . It really opens up the space and makes i so functional!
Thanks, Mary. It does make life so much easier.
This is a great budget friendly makeover. Thanks for sharing it with us at Waste Not Wednesday. Hope you come back this week and share some more.
Hi Stephanie! I really like how you’ve gone so thoroughly through how to do this laundry/mudroom makeover. Posted to my FB page for you and pinned several photos via Tailwind. Great job!!! | 2019-04-18T22:18:35 | https://abbottsathome.com/diy-mudroom-ideas-laundry-mudroom-combo/ |
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I am not much interested in what someone has to say if it lacks nuance regarding perception as an individual experience. I am not much interested in what someone has to argue, if they are only expunging air to prove that they are right. I am not much interested in what you have to say on the internet, in how much of your identity is quantified by taps and likes, measured in impressions, or predicted by algorithms. I am not much interested in provoked outrage, in someone’s right opinion, in unimaginative disdain.
How bright and beautiful the sunrise still looks everyday, even from the inside of a hospital waiting room. The strange whoosh of air from a ventilator machine, how it can transform from something first heard in a nightmare to a strange rhythmic lullaby, the cadence of a heartbeat still moving blood through a loved one’s veins. I am more interested in how to make myself more capable of loving, even to the point of exhaustion. Because there is no such thing as loving enough — loving the world, loving myself, loving the people that matter most me. I do not know if humans alone are capable of miracles, but I am not much interested in that, since life itself is a miracle. So I suppose there isn’t very much I am interested in, besides the healing power of love, the love we have within ourselves, both for ourselves, and for one another. I don’t really care these days to have space for much else. | 2019-04-22T10:31:45 | https://alysonnoele.com/2018/02/01/what-im-interested-in/ |
I am all about building relationships and connecting people so they’ve grow and develop. This drives Leamington Hour and I bring you each week their stories, insights, hints and tips. The Unsigned Show brings you a mix of genres which showcases the best of each style every Friday night. | 2019-04-20T05:08:05 | http://radiowarwickshire.com/membertype/presenter/ |
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Indie singer/songwriter Miles Hardt takes a different route and explores something different from most on his latest track “Medicinal”. He takes personal experiences and the pain felt from them to create an empowering and inspiring must listen track. He does not shy away from the harsh truth and instead of sugar coating it, he finds a way to connect it and tell a story that feels so close and so real. Without a doubt, he is bringing a more human touch to the pop scene and that is refreshing and welcomed to find nowadays. This song is further reason to be excited for his talent, his passion and the capacity of his voice to pull us into each of his soundscapes. Enjoy! | 2019-04-21T16:18:01 | http://www.mileshardt.com/blog/miles-hardt-medicinal |
Columns that I have permission to reprint will appear as blog posts, while this page will serve as an (incomplete, especially before 2013) archive of radio and television appearances, as well as public talks.
On religion in the workplace. A mediated discussion between Rev Sandisele Xhinti, Father Simanagliso Mkhatshwa, Father Russel Pollitt and me, hosted by Stephen Grootes on SAFM. (PODCAST – Interview).
Should we forgive each other for morally dubious views held in the past? With reference to Kevin Hart and the Oscars. Radio discussion with Eusebius McKaiser. (PODCAST – Interview).
On expectations students have on entering university, versus the reality of their experiences. Radio discussion with Melanie Rice. (PODCAST – Interview).
My presentation on assisted dying at the World Federation of Right to Die Societies conference, September 2018, Cape Town. (VIDEO – YouTube).
On happiness and what it means. Sunday Times column, 3 September 2017.
A SoundCloud archive of other radio appearances.
UCT Student FSI Launch Address (4 March 2013) – Why a secular society? (VIDEO – Public Talk) and the Q&A session afterwards.
JoziFM interview on occult crime & Satanism (2010) – (RADIO – Interview).
Believe it or not, Radio702 (8 October 2006) – on launching the Brights (RADIO – Interview) & the Dawkins interview that followed mine, for interest. | 2019-04-21T02:07:12 | https://www.synapses.co.za/media/ |
Latest post Fri, Feb 3 2012 8:53 AM by camoscato. 1 replies.
Seems to have something to do with an effect, keyframe, parameters...?
I tried opening it on a different system, tried opening the bin from a different project, tried deleting the MC State and media database files. Same result. Bin won't open and I get this message.
You might have some luck opening a backup copy of the bin from the Attic. Rather than type it all out, have a look in the manual or help for "attic" and you'll get detailed instructions. | 2019-04-25T20:02:19 | http://c2.avid.com/forums/p/105814/612274.aspx |
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