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Written by Jeanne Achterberg,
Comparing the Old and New
Review by Gunnel Minett
In the first part of this book Jeanne Achterberg gives a comprehensive overview of shamanism worldwide and of the development of modern medicine. By doing so she offers an excellent opportunity to make interesting comparisons between the development of the two approaches to healing.
In particular it is interesting to see how modern medicine has developed from roots very similar to shamanism, what it still has in common
with traditional healing and where, and in particular why, it has chosen to develop in certain areas, and abandon other areas or ideas. Being able to compare one approach with the other, it soon also becomes obvious how much of modern medical development has been influenced by social power structures and a striving to control the knowledge in this area. Not surprisingly, since knowledge of how to cure illness automatically gives high status and power in any society, old and new. In chapter two of this book, where Achterberg presents the history of Western medicine, she includes details of how traditional healing was stopped in most European countries around 500 years ago. The traditional folk-medicine was passed on from generation to generation and consisted of a wide knowledge of healing herbs and plants etc. as well as personal healing powers, and was mainly performed by wise men and women detected to have special healing powers. This form of healing was stopped by the church and ruling classes in each country who jointly took over this knowledge and instituted laws to control who and how medicine could be carried out. This is particularly interesting since, although the scenario is different today, the same principles still apply to the current situation of so called alternative or complementary medicine, which is facing stricter regulation and restrictions in a number of countries around the world.
Throughout the book Achterberg highlights the role of imagery in the healing process and in the final part of the book the author looks at science and imagination in the form of physiology and biochemistry. She also compares behavioural and social science in a chapter on imagination and psychotherapy. In the final chapter she examines mind and disease.
Throughout the book a vast range of research is presented in each respective area, both carried out by Achterberg and others.
This book offers a lot more than just a study of the role of imagery in healing. I recommend it whole-heartedly to anyone interested in, or working in the field of conventional and / or alternative or complementary medicine as a very good overview of the history of healing in all its forms.
Shambhala Boston& London 2002 ISBN 1-570620-934-X


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Two things about Medellin girls:
They are gorgeous.
Flakiness is at a whole new level.
Whether you're in Colombia for a quick vacation, a business trip, or on the lookout for your future wife, I've got you covered.
Medellin has the best talent in the country.
Here is how to date locals with zero frustration and time wasting.
The Promise
Medellin girls are universally acknowledged as the prettiest in Colombian women. Heck, I would even say the prettiest in all of Latin America.
Traveler after traveler says the same:
"The most beautiful women I've ever met lived in Medellin."
And I am pleased to announce that this is 100% true. This is why:
Medellin is in the central region of the country, in the Andes Mountains. It's a city that keeps growing. Today, only around 60% of Medellin girls were actually born here. The place is thriving and people flock from all over the country, looking for a better life.
Ethnicity-wise, the overwhelming majority is white with a bit of black or native blood mixed in. Essentially, all the Medellin girls you meet are mixed race and they got the best from all of their ancestors.
The Typical Medellin Girl
I know everybody talks about butts in Colombia. For me, though, the first thing I noticed about Medellin girls was their beautiful long hair. Think Disney's Pocahontas with their long locks.
Medellin girls are also very conscious of their image.
You'd see women slaving away at the gym, 6-7 days per week, sometimes multiple times per day. Cosmetic surgery is at an all-time high, too. Girls as young as 18 are getting breast and butt augmentation operations.
The women of Medellin are dedicated to the pursuit of beauty.
Not only were they given more than enough, with their caramel complexion, sensual curves, and long manes—they make the best of it. You'd be hard-pressed to find a single Medellin girl walking out with no makeup, frumpy clothes, or bad skin.
Actually, that last thing is another Medellin speciality. Body lotion is where it's at, for that Medellin glow. The women here have the most perfect tans. Combine that with their general sensuality and attractiveness and you have the stereotype of the perfect Latina living right here in Medellin.
Their Muy Grande Flakiness Issues
Medellin girls are pretty—and they know it.
They're not desperate for finding a guy. The entire Colombian culture is about men approaching them all the damn time. Unless you look like Brad Pitt, she will not be impressed enough to not be flaky.
Colombian women, in general, are like this.
In Medellin, it's possibly the worst in the entire country, and possibly the worst in the entire world, depending on who you talk to.
If a girl is good-looking (and in Medellin most of them are), all she needs to do is walk down the street to be reassured of it. There is no nice way of saying this but:
Medellin girls can be super full of themselves.
Of course, this is not the only reason for the flakiness. Latinas are generally more casual about time. Haven't you noticed that in South America everything starts late? Hell, even the buses and planes are rarely on time.
Finally, Colombian girls flirt by playing hard to get. So, to sum it up, here is how Medellin girls became the flakiest of all Colombians:
They are the prettiest. With beauty come a lot of suitors. If she flakes on you, she probably wasn't interested enough.
Colombians are not the most punctual bunch. Lateness is everywhere, including in dating.
Medellin girls can test you by flaking on purpose. She is just checking if you'll stand your ground. Colombianas like macho men, not those who follow their girlfriend's every whim. That is a really weird thing to say but it is true.
How To Deal With Flaky Medellin Girls
First off, know what you are dealing with. When I say flaky, I mean:
She will be late for dates.
Sometimes (and not too rarely) Medellin girls will not show up to a date with no previous notice or a good explanation.
You can spend weeks chatting and then have her suddenly stop responding.
Medellin girls are very absent-minded and tardy, they can genuinely forget the plans that you made.
They make promises that they don't keep, either because they forgot or because they didn't care enough in the first place.
To sum all of this up:
Medellin girls are very immature.
I don't blame them, either. Colombian girls are taught from a young age to look for a guy to take care of them. They may act tough but really, they need a solid alpha male. Which brings me to my next point:
Medellin Women Don't Flake On Alpha Males
What is an alpha male? It's a guy that knows his worth and won't settle. It has nothing to do with the muscle on your body or the tone of your voice, no matter what gurus try to convince you.
Basically, Medellin girls want to date a real man.
I did not just assume that. I've heard it said by virtually every Colombian I know, and their actions back up their words. They don't want a weak dude, they don't like dating men who are too nice, and they do not always realise that.
For instance, most Medellin women will say:
I want a macho man. You know, someone that makes me feel protected and taken care of. I want him to actually listen to me, too. He has to fully respect and adore me, yada-yada…
It starts out great.
In Colombia, men are the head of the family.
They are expected to be in that role of a protector and a provider.
Take the "taking care of her" step a bit too far, though, and you end up being the nice guy that finishes last.
Practical Tips On Flaky Medellin Women
Stand your ground.
This is rule numero uno.
The whole deal about flakiness is that Medellin girls put themselves first.
Do the same.
In the early stages of dating, do not put up with flakey behaviour.
Here is an example:
- You've been talking to a girl online.
- Everything is going great, you text every day, you even Facetimed a couple of times.
- Then, all of a sudden she disappears and doesn't respond for a solid week.
- You move on, and then she resurfaces.
- "Sorry for disappearing, would you like to meet up some time?"
Guess what the correct response is here?
My honest advice would be to turn her down, but if you still want to meet her—make her earn it.
Sure, it will not win her over but it reinforces a standard. If she flakes like this with texting (which is minimal effort), what do you think she would be like as a girlfriend?
Basically, you have to screen your online and IRL matches for flaky behaviour.
Set your standard early on in the interaction.
Being too nice is for simps and Medellin women don't date simps anyway. —
Dates With Flaky Medellin Girls
How do you make sure she does not waste your time?
You're probably in Colombia for a limited amount of days/weeks.
Your nights are precious and it sucks when you waste them.
Here is how to avoid that:
Step 1: Before The Date
Assert yourself. Don't be afraid of offending her when you talk. Have actual exciting conversations. Don't stick to the boring topics. Maybe even share a personal/sexual story or two. Whatever you do, do not let her have the upper hand. If your Medellin date feels like she is more valuable than you, she will flake.
How do you do that last part?
By having fun.
There is no need to play texting games or to pretend that you're busy when you are actually not. The simplest way is the most genuine. Just take advantage of your time in Medellin, go party, date around, meet new people, etc.
Do not let your prospective Colombian girlfriend become your only focus.
Step 2: The Location
Don't go all out for a first date. A café or a casual bar is good enough. This way if she does disappear, you are not wasting an entire evening.
More importantly, choose the closest place to your accommodation. Literally, within a five-minute walking distance. Let her come to you. This serves at least three different purposes:
- You don't have to make a long trip for a date that might not happen.
- It gives you the upper hand. She is coming to you.
- You know the area. There is a lower chance of getting scammed/dragged into an unsafe space. Unfortunately, this has happened to tourists in Medellin. If you're smart, you can avoid it.
Step 3: Her Journey
- Text her the day of the date and confirm.
- Text her an hour before the date.
- Then text her to make sure she's in the cab or on her way.
- Text her how to get in your building. Don't let her hover downstairs, especially if you live in a complex populated with gringos…
These texts are essential, even though they seem insane.
They are reminders for her. They also serve you.
If she doesn't respond, you can forget about your date. She is not coming.
Medellin Girls: Final Thoughts
While Medellin girls are the most beautiful of all Colombians, they also have a major flakiness issue. If you want to date them (and mate with them), make sure you have a few dates lined up.
You can use Colombian Cupid to quickly get some matches.
Just make sure you screen them, follow our three-step rules, and…well, also make sure you have fun. There is no denying Medellin girls are whole lot of that!
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- Colombian Cupid • #1 dating site in Colombia
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Did I need to go to the public library to check out more books? No.
Do I have plenty of books in my dorm? Yep.
A Painted House – John Grisham
This is the first book I picked up because my boyfriend recommended it to me. He is not a reader at all, so whenever he gives me a recommendation I pick it up wherever I can. I don't know much about this book because I've never read a book by John Grisham. This is a murder mystery set in the 50s in Arkansas.
I don't know if I'm going to like this book but I'm going to give it a chance.
City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments #2) – Cassandra Clare
Yay continuing my reread of this series! I'm way further behind than I wanted to be with my reread, but I'll catch up these this summer. I love this series and if you've been around for awhile, then you also know this. I love rereading this series. Enough said.
Again, I've reread this but it was SUCH a long time ago. I saw this at the library and really wanted to read it again! I remember loving this book and decided to pick it up.
yay books from the library


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There are some things we just can't explain.
Some times it's better that way.
My trips to Maui these past six years, first to scatter Leroy's ashes on October 21st 2008, and these years to follow, I have had some "odd" experiences that have connected me to him. As a Maui friend said to me last night, "You never know how, but he always lets you know he knows you're here."
I do a mini "paddle-out" for Leroy every year, a Hawaiian tradition to remember loved ones. Our amazing friends here never forget to make flower lei's in his honor. I bring Fall leaves from home, and his favorite Snickers candy bar and a Mai Tai. Leroy never drank Mai Tai's unless we were here on Maui.
So, with that in mind, it was time to "remember" the Big Guy yesterday….
I had collected all the items, except the Mai Tai and went to the pool bar that was packed with happy vacationers. The bar manager flagged a bartender for me and I made my order. When he turned to hand me the drink, he looked at me and said, "I've added angel's wings." "YOU need an angel today." "I know you need an angel today."
I looked down to see two pineapple wedges placed on the edge of the cup and they looked exactly like angels wings! I looked at the bartender and said "YOU have no idea what you just said." When I explained it, he grabbed my hand, held it in his hands, and kissed it.
My sister and I paddled-out and had our special ceremony and it was special….
Maui….my special place…OUR special place. On angels wings….


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In my opinion abstract art should be dictated from within, but there are some keys to success that you must possess if you wish to reach your full potential as an artist. This is a short guide on how to refine your skills and improve your abstract art, so that it projects something that you envisioned, rather than a compromise on what you wanted.
Blending the wrong colors
You want to get a vibrant painting but instead you get a cloudy muddy color. When you first start painting it is simpler to use a color wheel to have a clear understanding of primary and secondary colors. A good source of information on this subject can be found on 30 Color Mixing Tips For Artists.
Don't hold back your creativity. Dare to use colors and go with your feelings. Many artists face their doubts when starting painting their first abstract. Novice artists may need to experiment with their technique on few canvases before they reach a level of satisfaction with the outcome. This is normal - don't be discouraged if at first you feel that the painting process is too demanding or laborious. The key to success in every mental or physical activity is practice. Trust that you can pull It off and be patient with yourself.
Know when to stop working on your art
To many it is not clear when the painting is finished especially when painting abstract art. You will know when the painting is not finished when you are not happy with the result, or when the painting is lacking with vitality and clarity. In such cases, the best approach is simply to take a break. Come back to your canvas after an hour and look at your painting again with fresh eyes. Most of the time you will be guided with your feelings and it will suddenly be clear to you what your eyes have missed.
If you are not content with your painting, wait till it dries. You can always go over your first creation. The great benefit is that you will now have a layer of texture to work over.
It's okay to make mistakes
When painting abstract expressionism, there are no clear and precise rules as how to paint. For me, some of the best abstract paintings turn out from simple 'mistakes'. Even if you sometimes think that you have not applied the correct colors, applied too much or less paint or incidentally splashed paint in the wrong places, take a step back or as it sometimes happens to me, look at your creation through a camera lens. It may strike you that what you are seeing is actually a very nice creation.
To summarize:
When we first start to paint it is hard not to be overwhelmed. Many questions come to mind: what colors to use, what types and size of brushes are needed, what palette knives to use, and what canvas size would best fit the job.
If you are passionate about painting you can educate yourself by watching videos and exploring other online resources.
It is a rewarding process that with time will bring you to a level of competency in such a way you're your brushwork will make your abstract art really POP!


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A Lesson in Strength and Spirit
On Wednesday morning, Morah Vered's 6th grade Language Arts students had the unique opportunity to meet a young, Jewish woman who is both deaf and legally blind. Accompanied by Jax, her service dog, and Dr. Sheryl Cooper, her interpreter, Sarah joined our class to tell her inspiring story of adversity, resilience, and triumph. Her visit capped off the students' reading of Gibson's The Miracle Worker, the story of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan. Sarah spoke about growing up completely deaf and progressively losing her sight due to Usher Syndrome. She discussed training at the Helen Keller Center in New York, forging a bond with Jax, traveling throughout the United States, Europe, and Israel, attending culinary school, and running her own baking business. Sarah's independence, strength, and passion for life undoubtedly sent a powerful and moving message to everyone in the room.


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Observations from Cambridge
Not sure if you'd call it a moral dilemma or not, but I had to decide on Friday whether to continue to attend the Manulife LPGA Classic over the weekend, or attend to a number of previously postponed chores at the family cottage. I chose the latter, and thereby avoided the withering looks I receive from the Landlady (AKA Mrs. Deeks) any time I eschew duties for golf.
Fortunately, I had enjoyed the first two days at the Manulife, and I again salute all those who made it possible (as I've saluted annually since its inception.) And as I say annually, it's a shame more people aren't exposed to/choose to follow women's golf. The competitors are generally friendlier and more approachable than their male counterparts on the PGA Tour, and man, do they hit the ball a long way!
On Friday, I watched the threesome of Sandra Gal, Hee Young Park, and Dame Laura Davies tee off on the par 5, 9th hole. That threesome couldn't look more different when standing together… Gal is tall and slender, Park short and unintimidating, and Davies tall and (I don't mean this in a nasty way, because I'm a big fan of Her Ladyship) built like a yak. All three drives had different trajectories, and I would've sworn Davies' drive would've been 50 yards further. But when I walked down to watch their second shots, there they were… all within six feet of each other, in the middle of the fairway. Even more impressive… it's a 472-yard hole, and all three hit irons into the green.
Kudos to Alena Sharp, Sue Kim, Sara-Maude Juneau and Natalie Gleadall, our Canadian contingent who survived the cut; Gleadall had to play a qualifying round last Monday to get into the event, so an extra kudo for her.
I watched Canada's new Sweetheart, Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, for a few holes, and participated in a media scrum with her on Thursday. Brooke just couldn't quite get all cylinders firing and missed the cut by a shot. But honestly, if any of us faced the kind of scrutiny and expectation that she does, at age 17, it'd be a wonder that we could draw the club back, period. The way she handles being under that microscope is just awesome, however, and when she eventually gets admitted to the LPGA Tour as a full member, she will surely be one of the Tour's most approachable and most glittering assets.
For those of you not aware, Brooke is not eligible for membership in the LPGA because of her age, even though she is a professional. The minimum is 18, although she is permitted to play in tournaments if she is invited by event sponsors. If she wins enough money through these ad hoc appearances this year, she will qualify for membership automatically, next year. If she doesn't, she will have to attend the year-end Qualifying Tournament – the dreaded Q-School — and have a high-enough finish there to elevate to the Tour.
By making money in five of six LPGA events she's played so far in 2015, she currently sits at roughly $185,000, which would put her in 32nd place on the Money List to date.
To automatically qualify, she needs to finish the season at 40th or better… and she has only a handful of events left to play and earn. I talked to her Dad on Friday… even he's realistic enough to think that Brooke, and her older sister Brittany, will both be at Q-School in the Fall.
In spite of the quest for dollars, Brooke will take time off next month to join one of her idols, Lorie Kane, in playing for Canada in the first-ever Pan Am Games golf competition. This tournament takes place July 16-19 at Angus Glen's south course. Brooke and Lorie could use your support!
Back to the Manulife… this year's event was played at Whistle Bear Golf Club, a change of venue because the previous host course, Grey Silo on the other side of Kitchener, had a number of drawbacks – not least of which, it was just too darn easy. The thought was that Whistle Bear offered a better infrastructure for a big spectator event, and wouldn't be a powder puff for the players, especially if the wind blew.
Well, fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your perspective, the wind only came up on Sunday afternoon. By then, the halfway cut of -4 was established as the lowest cut in LPGA history, and Suzann Pettersen's winning score of 22 under was definitely in Grey Silo territory. Ah well, it still proved to be a better location in just about every way, and I can't imagine that any players or spectators went away displeased.
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Whew! 2012 has been a wild ride, full of experiences and surprises. "Year in Review" posts are all the rage in the blogosphere, so despite my inclinations to do the opposite, I'm jumping on the bandwagon.
In January, I went fully frugal. I shared my source for Free DIY Passport Photos. I pointed you to the European Backpacker Index, a tool for researching expenses in European cities. Oh, and I saved you from having to run to the store at the last minute by showing you how to make your own brown sugar.
February brought me a birthday, and Doc Sci took me to Milan (sans kids) to celebrate. We ogled da Vinci's Last Supper and the views from the roof of the Duomo. We got caught in Carnival madness, and stuffed our faces with risotto, bread, pizza, and (of course) gelato.
I went crazy in March trying to make our awful concrete student housing apartment more homey on a very small budget. I spiced up the kitchen, bathroom, and front entry. I constructed a ginormous cork board wall in the living room and plastered it with photos. I somehow also found the time to completely finish Rosetta Stone German and post a final review.
In April, our little family went home to the US for 3 weeks, stopping in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. We soaked up the sun, and made kid-friendly activities a priority. Among the boys' favorite was our trip to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Back in Germany, May was part work and part play. Doc Sci and I both took week-long intensive German courses. We also managed a date night to the movies, complete with popcorn and assigned seats.
Doc Sci let us tag along with him to Berlin in June. He attended a brainiac conference while the boys and I played at Legoland. And speaking of brains, I got mine to work long enough to pass my German driver's license exam.
In July, I switched to extreme nesting mode. I stocked the freezer with a gazillion meals, and organized our life into one happy turquoise notebook.
I took a six-week break starting in August to bring our third and final little traveler into the world. His birth story is the kind nightmares are made of.
We ventured out to Frankfurt in September to get the little guy his passport when he was only two weeks old. And good thing, too. Later that month, Big Foot found himself coasting through five countries on four planes, five trains, and two buses, in the span of three days. No sweat for a seven week-old.
In October, I posted reviews of flying Delta Airlines and easyJet with a baby. I should've shown you these fashionable Oktoberfest pull-ups, but I was too busy scoring freebies for babies and mamas in Germany.
November was an exciting month for us. We bought a car! Doc Sci wrote a fabulous guest post detailing the adventure.
We took our car on a little road trip to France in December. It was all the travel we could muster in between the zillions of Pinterest projects that filled my days and nights before Christmas.
Every year has its highs and lows, surprises both good and bad, and 2012 was no different. It's just how life goes, and I'm thankful to live it with my awesome-amazing-how-could-I-describe-you-in-just-one-word husband and three blessed boys who make me laugh every day. Here's to 2013!


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Back-to-School: Scholarships and Grants for Students with Disabilities
As the back-to-school season begins, many students are looking for scholarship opportunities. As part of our Back-to-School series, we want to highlight foundations that offer scholarships for students with disabilities.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- The 180 Medical Scholarship Program helps young adults with spinal cord injuries, transverse myelitis, spina bifida, neurogenic bladder, or an ostomy who are pursuing higher education.
- 1800Wheelchair.com Scholarships help individuals who have mobility impairments, are currently enrolled in a U.S. high school or college/university, and are 16 years of age or older.
- ACPA Family Services offers college scholarships to people born with cleft or craniofacial conditions.
- The American Association on Health and Disability has a scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. Applicants must have already completed at least one year of college.
- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association offers financial aid and scholarship opportunities to those with speech-language and hearing needs.
- The AWM Foundation and Loreen Arbus Foundation Focus on Disability Scholarship is for women with disabilities who are studying communications, journalism, English, or related fields.
- The Baer Reintegration Scholarship is offered by the Center for Reintegration for individuals in active recovery from mental illness and pursuing academic goals.
- The DisABLEDperson, Inc. Scholarship is a spring scholarship competition for college students with disabilities.
- The Foundation for Science and Disability Grant is a grant awarded to fourth-year undergraduate or graduate students who have a disability and are studying in a STEM field.
- Google Lime Scholarships helps students with disabilities who are studying computer science.
- The National Amputation Foundation offers a scholarship to college students with major limb amputations who will be attending an accredited university full-time.
- Think College offers resources regarding college options, college financing, and other tools for people with intellectual disabilities.
- Through the Looking Glass awards scholarships to students who have a disabled parent.
Scholarships for Students on the Autism Spectrum
- The Autistic Self Advocacy Network offers an Autistic Scholars Fellowship Program, which is an ongoing college scholarship for autistic students who are involved in a disability-related student organization on a college campus.
- The Avonte Oquendo Memorial Scholarship is awarded to select students who are enrolled in accredited universities or colleges and face unique challenges due to autism.
- The Organization for Autism Research offers the Schwallie Family Scholarship, which is awarded to full-time undergraduate students or vocational-technical training students with autism.
Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities
- The National Center for Learning Disabilities offers several scholarship opportunities for high school students with attention and learning issues, as well as for teachers, schools, or school-related programs that support students with attention and learning issues.
- The RiSE Scholarship Foundation is a scholarship opportunity for U.S. high school seniors with learning disabilities.
Scholarships for Students with Cystic Fibrosis
- The Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to young people with cystic fibrosis.
- The Sacks for CF Scholarship is a scholarship for college students who have cystic fibrosis
Scholarships for Students with Hearing or Visual Impairments (Deaf/Blind)
- The AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers scholarships to individuals with bilateral hearing loss (diagnosed before age four) who use Listening and Spoken Language as their primary communication mode, and who are enrolled in or plan to attend an accredited university.
- The American Council of the Blind (ACB) has a scholarship program which helps blind or visually-impaired students attend colleges or universities, lessen the need to work during school, and purchase necessary equipment.
- The Blinded Veterans Association awards scholarships for higher education to dependent children, grandchildren, and spouses of blinded veterans.
- The TPA Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired is an aid-trust that helps those with hearing deficiencies acquire necessary resources, treatments, hearing devices, classes, and more.
Area-Specific Scholarships
- The Alice Chavez Pardini Education Advancement Grant is a grant offered by the California Council of the Blind that goes to a legally blind, Bay Area student enrolled in grades 6-12, college, a certificate program, or graduate school.
- CAPED Scholarships are for individuals with disabilities who are attending or plan to attend a California college or university.
- California State University Long Beach Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students: A scholarship for current undergraduate or graduate students with visual impairments.
- INCIGHT Scholarships are for students with disabilities pursuing higher education and residing in Oregon or SW Washington.
- The JCS Newhoff Scholarship is awarded to a Jewish student from the Baltimore, MD area diagnosed with a learning disability.
- The Kristofer Robinson Scholarship Fund is offered to students who are paraplegic or quadriplegic and living in Texas.
- The University of Florida offers many scholarships to students currently registered with its Disability Resource Center.
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers scholarships through its McBurney Disability Resource Center.
Michigan Scholarships, Grants, and Loans
- The John Weir Scholarship is awarded by the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living to high school seniors with disabilities living in Washtenaw or Monroe Counties in Michigan.
- Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Funds provide various loan opportunities for individuals in need of assistive technologies in Michigan.
- The Michigan Children with Special Needs Fund offers financial support opportunities for children with special healthcare needs in Michigan.
- Michigan Elks Association offers the Gold Key Scholarship, which provides a post-secondary education scholarship for students with disabilities.
- Michigan Scholarships and Grants for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired comprises various scholarship opportunities for individuals with visual impairments in Michigan.
- The Michigan State University Samaritan Scholar Award is an MSU scholarship awarded through the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities to a sophomore, junior, or senior with disabilities. For other MSU scholarships for students with disabilities, click here.
- The University of Michigan Springboard Foundation Scholarships are for undergraduate students with disabilities. For other U of M scholarships through the Services for Students with Disabilities department, click here.
Do you know of a scholarship for students with disabilities that isn't on our list? Let us know what we forgot in the comments below!


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"Take out another notebook, pick up another pen, and just write, just write, just write. In the middle of the world, make one positive step. In the center of chaos, make one definitive act. Just write. Say yes, stay alive, be awake. Just write. Just write. Just write." ~ Natalie Goldberg
After celebrating another birthday, which I admit have been stacking up all too quickly, I came upon a realization. I really want to write a million words. I don't want to wait until I finish my revision. I don't want to wait until I'm good enough, fast enough, and have enough time to devote to the project. I want to do this now. Even though a million words in one year is just not something I'm ready to put on my plate right now.
But why time myself? I am, after all, on the scenic route. This is not a race. I just need to log the miles.
So I've decided to go for it and post my progress here on my blog for all to see. My conditions for counting words will be tailored to my own unique goals and circumstances, and are as follows:
- All words count, not just novel or story words. This includes morning words, critiques, revision words, blog posts, excerpts. I have issues with posting, so I'm letting this pass. If someone sees 'em, I count 'em.
- If I edit old words for eventual critique, they count. Same as above, editing is much, much harder for me than writing new words.
- If I post words for critique, they count. I don't post much, so this should be an incentive for me to do so.
- No deadline for reaching the million words, no penalties for falling behind. A million words is a million words no matter how I get them.
I'm itching to get started. This should be fun.


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MANHATTAN BEACH – Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan seemed to be at a disadvantage going into the championship match of the Manhattan Beach Open on Sunday.
The Canadians were a No.11 seed coming into the iconic tournament and taking on top seeds and local favorites Alix Klineman (Manhattan Beach) and April Ross (Costa Mesa), who had won 30 consecutive matches and five consecutive AVP events coming in.
Plus, the match was played on Klineman's home court.
But Pavan and Humana-Paredes are no strangers to high caliber beach volleyball on the international stage and demonstrated their skill and tenacity in Manhattan Beach with a 28-26, 16-21, 16-14 championship victory.
As winners of the tournament, the pair will have their names emblazoned on a plaque to be permanently displayed on Manhattan Pier's famous Volleyball Walk of Fame.
The pair is only the second foreign team and first Canadian team to win at Manhattan Beach"We have been watching the AVP since we were little kids up in Canada and this is always the event we've dreamed to play in," said Pavan, who finished with 17 kills, eight blocks and a .533 hitting percentage with a single hitting error.
"To get the chance to play here and win it and become immortalized on the pier means so, so much."
The victory for Pavan and Humana-Paredes avenges their three-set loss to Klineman and Ross in the finals of the Huntington Beach Open on May 5.
However, the Canadians defeated Klineman and Ross in the finals of FIVB World Tour gold in Edmonton on July 22
"They're an amazing team obviously," Humana-Paredes said. 'We've battled them so many times this year and every single time, it's a constant grind. Today, we didn't play our best. We got it together when we needed to.
The first set was arguably the most competitive of the tournament for both teams.
The score was tied 12 times and neither team and except for an 8-5 lead by Klineman and Ross, neither team lead by more than a point.
The score was tied five times during overtime before a kill by Pavan and a hitting error by Klineman accounted for the final two points for Canadians.
Klineman and Ross pulled away late in the second but made two critical serving errors late in the third set, enabling Pavan and Humana-Paredes to win the match.
"To know that we are a part of beach volleyball history in Canada and globally is humbling, Humana-Paredes said. "It's so surreal."
Klineman and Ross declined to make comments after the match.
The day started with a women's semifinal berth on the line and No.4 Sara Hughes and Brandie Wilkerson defeating No.2 Emily Day and Betsie Flint, 21-12, 16-21, 17-15.
That put Hughes and Wilkerson in a semifinal against Klineman and Ross, who advanced to the finals with a 21-16, 19-21, 15-12 victory.
Pavan and Humana-Paredes defeated No.5 seeds Teresa Cannon and Kelly Reeves 21-16, 21-15 in the other women's semifinal.
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Fr. Murphy in the Evil Eyes of Benedict XVI On 'Today' Show: Religious Leader Tells Americans To 'Continue The Faith In Christ'
Updated July 17, 2011
Read our new blog Pope crimes,lawsuits & Vatican lies http://popecrimes.blogspot.com/
We had to create a new blog to focus on the crimes of the Vatican and the long lawsuits against the Vatican, Benedict XVI and dioceses worldwide. Ireland confirmed our new blog as the Irish Prime Minister and Irish government and 99% of the Irish media are condemning the Vatican -- read our article Ireland condemns Vatican secrecy on Cloyne Diocese pedophile priests. Ireland vis-à-vis USA: the way they deal with crimes by the Vatican http://popecrimes.blogspot.com/2011/07/ireland-government-condemns-vatican.html
Fr. Murphy is carved deep in the Evil eyes of Benedict XVI as he speaks to Today Show to attract tourists to the Vatican. How much was the Today Show paid to do a one-hour exclusive on Archbishop Dolan and The Vatican? Where is the integrity of Matt Lauer and American television in the search for truth for Americans and American church history? Where is the Today's Show compassion for the 15,736 victims of USA pedophile priests of the JP2 Army - which is 5 times the victims of the 9-11 attacks? If Matt Lauer is not aware of the most notorious American pedophile priest, Fr. Murphy of Wisconsin, let us educate him with these videos about Fr. Murphy who abused 200 deaf boys under the protection of Cardinal Ratzinger and the lawsuits now pending against the Vatican. Is money and "marketing" all that matters as Archbishop Dolan said "To get our people back, to excite them as the faith, that remains a high pastoral priority," Dolan said Thursday on the show. He added that "maybe some marketing" would be one way to achieve that.
Matt Lauer should learn from his fellow television personality Oprah Winfrey who did more good than John Paul II for 25 years. Oprah gave truth and exposed evil while John Paul II hid them in his 2 evil papal Achilles Heels http://jp2m.blogspot.com/2011/05/oprah-did-more-good-than-john-paul-ii.html
Matt Lauer should be informed: Benedict XVI the Liar strikes again as Vatican rejects American lawsuit by Terry Kohut who was raped with other 200 deaf boys by a rapist-priest http://pope-ratz.blogspot.com/2011/02/benedict-xvi-liar-strikes-again-as.html
Amnesty International names Vatican in 2011 report on human rights violations - it's time the UN end the Vatican status as a "secular" state http://pope-ratz.blogspot.com/2011/05/amnesty-international-names-vatican-in.html
Benedict XVI's HOLY SEE Evil Eyes
Here are the evil eyes of Benedict XVI who oversaw the JP2 Army together with John Paul II for over a quarter of a century. Holy See is an ironic name for the state of the Vatican. People should see through and beyond the wealth of the Vatican Temple -- all those art works are chameleon clothes of Satan that distract people from seeing the crimes committed by Popes generation after generation, and the fastest tracking saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI have their fair share in the most heinous crimes against children committed by the JP2 Army.
We have created a new weblog to expose all those billions of euros and dollars hoarded in the Vatican Swiss Banks hence the Vatican is the most corrupt institution on earth because it perpetuates the poor countries and the poor peoples.
Pope Crimes: Benedict XVI Crimes against Humanity at The Hague & papal lawsuits http://popecrimes.blogspot.com/
Read our related article
John L.Allen Jr.Pied Piper of John Paul II deceives Catholics with his essay Fast-Track Saint in Newsweek -with Vatican lunacy & Satanic timeline http://jp2army.blogspot.com/2011/05/john-lallen-jrthe-pied-piper-of-john.html
The evil in Benedict XVI's eyes -- the eyes are the windows of the soul - are covered-up by layers of Zeffirelli make-up, read our related articles:
Evil eyes of Benedict XVI
courtesy of http://the-end-of-evil.blogspot.com/-- read about the Fatima prophecies here
Cardinal Ratzinger covered-up Fr. Murphy who raped 200 deaf boys -- SNAP in wisconsin
Abused deaf children, the Pope & Superior Diocese -- SNAP in wisconsin
BENEDICT PEDOPHILE MASTERMIND part 2 (BBC NEWS) Fr. Tom Doyle explains Vatican and Ratzinger blueprint of cover-up of JP2 Army
Victims in USA - Attackers - Responsible Leaders
Pearl Harbor - 3,000 victims - 170 planes - Admiral Yamamoto
WTC & 9/11 attacks - 3,000 victims - 19 Muslims - Osama bin Laden
JP2 Army - 15,736 victims - 6,000 pedophile priests - John Paul II & Benedict XVI & Opus Dei, the new Vatican Trinity
Opus Dei controlled the 27 years papacy of John Paul II and is therefore the foremost guilty party who aided and abetted and covered-up the John Paul II Pedophiles Rapists-Priests Army. Opus Dei wrote most of John Paul II's books and writings and to ensure their perpetuity as "All things Catholic", they want JP2 to be beatified and canonized now by Benedict XVI so as not to take any chances on other future popes. The FACE of Opus Dei is John Paul II and the PHANTOM Spirit of Opus Dei is their founder St. Josemaria Escriva, read our related article John Paul II, Patron of Pederasts and Opus Dei – analysis of Joaquin Navarro-Valls' reasons for JP2 beatification at Opus Dei conference in Rome http://jp2m.blogspot.com/2011/04/john-paul-ii-patron-of-pederasts-and.html
Vatican The Pedophile Empire
Vatican Pedophile Enabler
Pope Benedict XVI On 'Today' Show: Religious Leader Tells Americans To 'Continue The Faith In Christ' (VIDEO)
Huffington Post
Jaweek Kaleem
NEW YORK -- Speaking for just a few seconds as he greeted television host Matt Lauer on during Thursday's broadcast of NBC's "Today" show, Pope Benedict XVI had this message for Americans: "Confidence in God, continue the faith in Christ."
The words, spoken in English, were part of a rare hour-long broadcast of the show from Vatican City along with New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan.
Part interview with the archbishop and part tour of the papal city-state, the episode covered behind-the-scenes footage of the pope's daily life and touched upon struggles the church faces in the U.S. and other parts of the world.
The show came on the heels of the the new Vatican council's first meeting to promote the Roman Catholic Church in the face of rising secularism in the West. It also came as the church, faced with declining membership, sexual abuse scandals in Europe and continued criticism over its management of sexual abuse cases in the U.S., attempts a public relations push.
A recent Pew Forum report showed that only 42 percent of adult Catholics celebrate Mass each week, while 27 percent of former Catholics surveyed said they left the church because they believe the sexual abuse scandals tarnished its reputation.
"To get our people back, to excite them as the faith, that remains a high pastoral priority," Dolan said Thursday on the show. He added that "maybe some marketing" would be one way to achieve that.
Experts on the U.S. Catholic Church say Dolan's appearance is part of a concerted effort to up his profile on the national scene since his election last year at the head of the D.C.-based United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Thursday's "Today" episode marked the second time in recent months that the head of New York's 2.5-million member church appeared on national television. In March, Dolan was featured prominently on CBS' "60 Minutes."
During his appearance on "Today," Dolan struck a casual tone, avoiding a deep dive into any controversial issues.
He called priest abuse scandals in the U.S. "the kind of thing that was so horrible, so tragic, so nauseating, we got to keep remembering it," but did not address critiques of the church's handling of such cases. Dolan added that celibacy did not contribute to sexual abuse by priests, citing a recent study the church commissioned from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He said researchers "can't give a real crisp answer to what caused [abuse]," but said that, above all, "sin caused it."
Dolan wore his bishops' vestments, but he accented the look with a white hat and sunglasses. He heartily laughed as he gave Lauer and Al Roker a tour through Rome, at one point sitting with the hosts as they held pints of beer and chatted about Dolan's love of pasta.
Besides the short greeting with Lauer, the "Today" episode did not include an interview with the pope. The greeting came after the pope's weekly "audience," where he addresses thousands of devout Catholics who pack into St. Peter's Square.
It did, however, show the pope during the course of his day, using video that the Vatican gave to the show. Footage included private morning prayers with his staff, dinner with associates, meetings with visitors and his desk and study at the Vatican. "The Holy Father is a walker," Lauer noted, as clips of the pope praying the rosary and strolling through the Vatican Gardens displayed.
The pope wakes up around 5 a.m., Lauer said, and has a packed schedule all day until he goes back to his residence after watching Italian news at 9 p.m.
Lauer and Roker, who return to the U.S. Thursday, left the pope with a gift. After hearing that the pontiff has a fondness for felines, before leaving the Vatican, they presented him with a crystal cat.
Matt Lauer, read
9/11 victims 3,000. JP2 Army 100,000s. May Day: both Hitler and bin Laden Announced Dead on May 1 on John Paul II Beatification Day B-Day http://jp2m.blogspot.com/2011/05/911-victims-5000-jp2-army-100000s-may.html
Pope Crimes: Benedict XVI Crimes against Humanity at The Hague & papal lawsuits


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The dashboard provides a beautiful, high level view of your project's exception and event history. You can quickly view the health of your application, measure end user experience from real users, and intelligently view the most frequent and most recent errors for your application.
You will be surprised how helpful a graphical representation of your errors are, whether you're working with an ASP.NET, Web API, WebForms, WPF, Console, or MVC application. It is especially nice to visualize progress towards eliminating errors.
Detailed Error Reports
Exceptionless error reports contain intelligently organized information to help you quickly track down and fix the error. We guarantee you won't be stressed out by the usual overwhelming information overload.
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- Can you please send me a stack trace?
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By default, these exception reports include type of error, message, stack trace, occurrence date, request information, and environment information. You can also easily add your own information to reports with Custom Objects.
Custom Objects
Exceptionless automatically tracks a lot of the contextual information about an error that will help you fix the bug fast. But what if you want to track even more information, like the order information that the user was in the process of submitting, or any other contextual information useful in figuring out when and where the error happened?
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Zachary Goh from Untitled Collective Talks Workspace Design
Veterans in their field, Untitled Collective has spearheaded all kinds of creative campaigns. Recent projects like the UberEATS Singapore 1 Year Anniversary Events and the Singapore Street Festival 2017 are just one of the many testaments to their dedication to fulfilling creative visions.
Their meticulous project management skills also translate to having a well-designed workspace — they have successfully struck a balance between form and function as well as fun and professionalism.
After actively seeking out workspaces and weighing the pros and cons between renting a central co-working space or finding their own workspace, they decided on the latter.
"After all," founder and creative director, Zachary Goh, says, "it is a lot more affordable getting a workspace of your own at an industrial area."
We chat with him to find out more about their workspace.
What was the inspiration behind your workspace interior?
We didn't really have an inspiration for our workspace — it's not so much a specific look but rather a reflection of our personal preferences. We just put together things that we liked and incorporated certain fengshui props that were advised by our fengshui master.
To be honest, we didn't really have an idea of what how it would look like until we found this unit. Normally, most people would prefer a rectangular shape because it's easier to renovate, but we actually picked this unit because of its irregular shape.
Keep things interesting by implementing quirky statement pieces like plush toys or designer pieces.
What is your favourite and least favourite part of the workspace?
My favourite place would definitely be the meeting/discussion area because that's where we hang out whenever our associates or friends come over. It also has minor details that we've put in to incorporate function into form that I really like. For example, the partition wall is actually a matte whiteboard that doubles as a projection screen, which is useful during brainstorming sessions.
As for my least favourite part, well, it'll be a lot better if we had an in-built washroom so we don't have to use the communal one.
Make your workspace pop by adding a touch of colour. Furthermore, these acrylic partitions not only create an illusion of space but also helps break up the oddly shaped room into different segments.
Marrying form and function, this partition not only creates the illusion of privacy but also doubles up as a projection screen as well as a whiteboard.
How do you maintain a sense of productivity and inspiration when working?
We didn't want a rigid, monochromatic workspace so what we did was make our workspace more vibrant and colourful by injecting some elements of fun.
If you look at the Google or Facebook spaces, they have a lot of fun and games for the staff — we think that's great. Similarly, we like to keep things a little more fun but at the same time not go overboard in order to maintain our professionalism.
So, to create a balance between fun and professionalism, we invest in books. They're beneficial for us, especially since we're a creative agency — we can use them for references, as a source of inspiration, or even to learn more.
"Books are a better investment," shared Zachary. Here's an added tip: books are a great way to improve the aesthetics of a space as they double as great décor.
What is the greatest challenge you've faced while implementing the design of the space?
The greatest challenge would definitely be getting everyone on the same page as us. When you have to outsource a team of contractors and their sub-workers to work with, it becomes relatively difficult to communicate your ideas and materialise them because everyone has their own input, even if it doesn't coincide with what you have in mind.
What is one advice to keep in mind when designing a workspace?
You have to be very specific in your references and then work out a budget for it. It is very easy to overspend, so it's important to stick to your allocated budget. Also, be clear on what you want and be firm when communicating that idea, otherwise, the contractors might offer you something else.
Inspired by Untitled Collective? Work+Store offers affordable and flexible work and storage spaces at 6 convenient industrial areas. Call us for a quick chat!


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As we think about the future of Friends Center and the Quaker Leadship Scholars Program at Guilford College, one area we want to grow into more is with worldwide Quakers.
Part of this means that we are dreaming of what a Global Quaker Center for Quaker Leadership might look like. The landscape of the Quaker world has shifted considerably towards Friends in other parts of the worlds with vastly different experiences, practices and languages than our own. We want to be training young leaders for the Quaker tradition globally and not just for those primarily in the United States. To this end we are focusing some of our work on traveling and building more diverse connections home and abroad.
With that in mind, I had the great privilege to travel to Pisaq, Peru this January for the FWCC World Plenary with two of our QLSP students: Elena Robles ('17) and Katie Claggett ('19).
The purpose of the trip was to learn more about global Quakerism, especially Latin American Quakerism, build connections with international Quakers, raise the profile of Guilford College and Friends Center and begin building a list of names of people we can connect with in recruiting international Quaker students.
The trip was positive in all these aspects. The soil has clearly been ploughed. The reputation of QLSP, Friends Center and Guilford College is very strong among Friends globally and there are many hungry and interested in our program. We made many new friendships and plans about how to move forward.
This trip south, and other work of similar nature, will impact the direction of our leadership program, our scholarship, recruitment, and fundraising. We see the need to expand our reach into more international circles so that we can be supporting more Quakers globally. This is only the beginning and your help is needed. The interest is there and now we need the resources to make it happen.
To read more updates on Twitter about the trip follow this link.


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Venice, Italy... With a Toddler!
Our final day and night in Italy we spent it just the 3 of us in Venice, the city of water. Learn from us... do Venice first, not last! There is a lot of walking, lots of bridges, navigating, etc... you need fresh feet and a fresh mind.... things we didn't have. What we did have was a VERY sick kiddo and a getting sick Momma. I think Bram slept 80% of the time we were in Venice, and if he wasn't asleep...he was not happy. We tried to see what we could, but we definitely missed out on a lot of sights and experiences
I was always told "Venice is amazing because Venice itself is the attraction" no need to plan or book anything... just show up. So I thought it would be easy... and I guess that statement is true.. but it was far from easy! Just getting to Venice seems like a journey... but maybe that's because we were so sick and tired by this point.
Verona, Italy... With a Toddler!
Verona, Italy is the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. A city of young love, and just a few cities over from where we were based, so we took a day trip there from our friend's home in Vicenza. The weather was beautiful, the crowds were light, and it was a great experience overall.
We took the double stroller and I also wore Bram in a carrier when needed.
When researching for our trip to Italy I came across this AirBnB listing….and I knew I HAD to go there! It was 30 minutes outside of Florence, an organic grain farm in a traditional land house in Calenzano. This picture was taken out the front door!! View of a lifetime!! Going to this particular place though meant taking the train from Vicenza wouldn't be easy (the house is 3km away from the local station through windy dirt roads, and taxi's are almost unheard of there). So we looked into renting a car from Florence, but for the weekend it was nearly $800 since we needed a van…normal European cars wouldn't cut it with 3 adults and 2 carseats. Luckily our friend offered to drive us in her SUV from Vicenza, a 2.5 hour drive, if we paid for tolls and gas, easy enough for us! And yay we got to spend more time with them!!
Vicenza, Italy...with a toddler!
While Vicenza isn't usually on any tourist's radar, It turned out to be our favorite part of the trip! There is a US Military Base nearby so you may notice Americans, but it maintains the authentic Italian charm of a smaller city. And it actually has quite a bit to see and enjoy! It was relaxed, calm and a glimpse at "normal" Italian daily life. It made us realize this was the type of locations we want to visit in the future, not the main cities and tourist traps which usually cause us stress.
The flight there was easy-peasy, the flight home we came out with battle wounds and illness. We flew Air France and cannot speak any higher of them. The crew went above and beyond to make our journeys as easy and comfortable as possible!
We were lucky enough to find a "flash sale" for $400 round trip tickets to Venice (it was $931 total, for the three of us including insurance, you have to pay taxes for a lap-child even though they fly for "Free), When we started second guessing having Bram be a lap-child I called Air France about two weeks later to see how much an extra ticket would be, they said it would $1,200 a ticket!!!!
Italy with a Toddler!
We had the opportunity to visit Italy for a week for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Yes we took our 19 month old son. Some people may think we're crazy, but we couldn't imagine not taking him. We haven't spent a night away from him yet, he's our life….parenting after infertility will do that to you! Also he's been an amazing traveler (we've taken many road trips, flights to visit family in Florida, and a cruise when he was 13 months old) so we didn't hesitate bringing him! We knew it wouldn't be the most "romantic" anniversary trip, but we were excited to see the awe of Italy through a child's eyes.
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Now that our triangle family is complete, follow along as we live our "life after infertility." Our travels, our joys, our laughter & our sorrows of parenting.
October 2017
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full time corporate world working somewhat crunchy mom, a loving wife, an MRKH Warrior, Infertility Advocate, support group leader & a bad ass breastfeeder. In her fleeting spare time she enjoys hiking, traveling, walking her pooch, sewing and watching funny or sappy TV shows.


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Puffin (Drop-in Meet & Greet) at Dockside Ballard
July 26, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Delicious, Clean Green certified sun-grown flower and raw CO2 oils are just a couple of reasons this farm was recently featured in High Times magazine! Get 20% off Puffin products at Dockside Ballard during the event!


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My desire to run away to join the circus
When I was a child - and like every child - I wanted many things. Instead of eagerly awaiting the letter summoning me to Hogwarts for a career in witchcraft and wizardry, my greatest desire in life was to go to Malory Towers and have midnight feasts with the girls at St Clares.
I wanted to be a Princess, but not a Frozen one, I wanted to be Princess Diana. My dreams were fuelled from my bookworm tendencies rather than access to 7,000 TV channels and a smartphone. But while I talked about becoming a doctor, an astronaut and an Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer I read, I wrote, I broadcast from the back seat of the car (sorry, siblings) and it was always pretty clear my road ahead lay in the media.
However, as I unwittingly prepared the ground for my future career, and even as I relinquished my desire to marry a Prince (none available in my age category frustratingly), I held close to my heart my closest desire - to run away to the circus.
This fantasy, partly fuelled by too much reading, a desire for freedom and as a young gymnast, a fascination with the high flying acrobats, never quite left me. Reality, I'm sure, is quite different but the circus held - holds - a romance for me. The performers create magic from very little, it is precarious, and really can go wrong. This week my dream came true when I was invited to try out my skills at the Blackpool Tower Circus.
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I use the word skills advisedly - I never was a juggler. And a part of me was disappointed they wouldn't let me twirl high above the ring. But the child in me yearned to be part if that life with the sad-happy clown, the made-up baddie and the international acrobats.
Children these days have completely different dreams. But as I watched my small niece spin a plate and juggle a ball, I could see their faces light up and the magic reflected there. But their dreams fly higher. And I think my future remains in the media (circus).


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Green marketing involves developing and promoting products and services that satisfy customer's want and need for Quality, Performance, Affordable Pricing and Convenience without having a detrimental input on the environment.
Evolution of Green Marketing
The green marketing has evolved over a period of time. According to Peattie (2001), the evolution of green marketing has three phases. First phase was termed as "Ecological" green marketing, and during this period all marketing activities were concerned to help environment problems and provide remedies for environmental problems. Second phase was "Environmental" green marketing and the focus shifted on clean technology that involved designing of innovative new products, which take care of pollution and waste issues. Third phase was "Sustainable" green marketing. It came into prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000.
Why Green Marketing?
As resources are limited and human wants are unlimited, it is important for the marketers to utilize the resources efficiently without waste as well as to achieve the organization's objective. So green marketing is inevitable.
There is growing interest among the consumers all over the world regarding protection of environment. Worldwide evidence indicates people are concerned about the environment and are changing their behavior. As a result of this, green marketing has emerged which speaks for growing market for sustainable and socially responsible products and services.
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Companies that develop new and improved products and services with environment inputs in mind give themselves access to new markets, increase their profit sustainability, and enjoy a competitive advantage over the companies which are not concerned for the environment.
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text: A few weeks ago, I worked with a producer to make a pilot episode of a new show/documentary called Think About It. The goal of the show was to challenge viewers to think about seemingly impossible occurrences. Although I've never claimed to have psychic or mystical powers, I wanted to show something that seemed absolutely impossible. We shot for 12 hours straight in the best city in the world- Toronto. The pilot is still in production but here is a trailer for the show that went live recently. This is by far, the biggest project I've ever worked on and the one I'm most excited for! Stay tuned to see where and when the finished product can be viewed.


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I have to be honest with you here. As someone who has been locked out of their car on numerous occasions, the one thing that I can guarantee you is that it is not something that is a good experience. That being said, the good news is that if you are stuck in such a situation, there are ways through which you can easily get out of, but you will require to do a few things.
For starters, understand that car lockout is a rather common occurrence, it is not something that is a rarity. So, that is one thing that you must keep in mind. Secondly, we are going to take a look at the things that you should do in such situations. So, let's not delay any further and have a look.
Call an Expert
Your first and only action should be that you call an expert for that. If you don't happen to have a spare key, the right way is to let the experts handle the situation you are in. Why is it such an important thing? Because you are making sure that there is nothing that goes wrong because otherwise, you are only going to regret the decision and that is not what we are going to be looking to do.
Avoid Fiddling Yourself
Another thing is that you should never try to fiddle with the lock on your own. Car locks, while not the most expensive, can still cost a pretty penny and you genuinely don't want to mess things up by malfunctioning or breaking the lack. That is why it is better to just let the pros handle the situation and you would be good to go.


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Is It Enough to Just Do the Right Thing?
Sometimes, a beautiful deed is rendered meaningless by the lack of proper intent. People intend to overlook this because we live with externalities and we are satisfied with doing things in a way where the acts seem to us virtuous. And so, even if the act is perfectly correct, nevertheless, in Heaven, a great deal depends on the inner motivation. — Career of Happiness
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Elizabeth II, Prince Philip mark 70th wedding anniversary
LONDON, United Kingdom – Queen Elizabeth II celebrated 70 years of marriage on Monday, November 20, to the man she calls her "strength and stay," making them Britain's first reigning couple to mark a platinum wedding anniversary.
The bells of Westminster Abbey, where Elizabeth married Prince Philip on November 20, 1947, rang out to mark the seven decades of the royal union.
The two were on a visit to Kenya when Elizabeth found out she had become queen following the death of her father king George VI in 1952. She has since gone on to become the nation's longest serving sovereign.
Prime Minister Theresa May led the congratulatory tributes to the royal couple.
"They have devoted their lives to the service of the UK and the Commonwealth – my best wishes to them both on this special occasion," she said.
At their 50th wedding anniversary in 1997, Elizabeth paid tribute to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, saying: "He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.
"I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know," she said.
She has also described the prince as her "rock."
Official photographs have been released for their anniversary, along with a set of commemorative stamps documenting their engagement, wedding and honeymoon.
One of the photographs shows them in front of Thomas Gainsborough's 1781 portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte, whose 57-year union is the next longest British royal marriage.
In another photograph, the Queen poses in the same cream dress she wore at her diamond wedding anniversary thanksgiving service 10 years ago, along with a yellow gold, ruby and diamond brooch Philip gave her in 1966.
The royal couple will not hold any public events but have invited family and friends to Windsor Castle for a private dinner on Monday evening.
Met as teenagers
The fairy-tale royal wedding in 1947 was a morale boost during the tough years immediately after World War II.
Their marriage endured, as Philip accepted living in his wife's shadow, and the Queen seemingly forgiving his periodic gaffes.
They had four children – Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward – whose marriages have been less successful, with all except Edward having divorced.
The couple also boast eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, with a sixth great-grandchild expected in April, when Prince William and wife Kate Middleton's third child is due.
The 96-year-old Duke of Edinburgh retired from the public eye this summer, enjoying his newfound free time reading and painting.
For her part the Queen, at 91, is slowly passing over some of her official duties to her son Prince Charles, now aged 69.
The royal couple first met as teenagers, and eventually married when Elizabeth was a 25-year-old princess.
Philip, the son of a Greek prince banished from that country, renounced his titles and Greek Orthodox faith and became a British citizen in order to marry, adopting his mother's anglicized name, Mountbatten.
Prior to the wedding he told the Queen Mother he had "fallen in love completely and unreservedly" with her daughter. – Rappler.com


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At Rise: Mauricio hiding in a hole in the desert, behind the brush.
Mauricio: Sometimes, it's easier this way. Whether to enjoy my sand head buried in darkness. Whether I accept my blind eyes as they make believe that I'm no longer here. I pray that here has become there. Is it okay to think this way? Is it okay to regret this? In the sand, I camouflage myself along the wedges of dirt and sage. I blend as a praying mantis in the soil.
I am a large mantid. Mantids, I think that is the scientific name. Not so easy to hide sometimes.
In Arenal, we would sit at night and the glow of the volcano would make its way to us. We never felt the heat, but we believed we did. A phantom comfort when there wasn't much to eat. As human beings, it is easy to aspire to the impossible. It is an insult to keep your thoughts and dreams as low to the ground as your shoes. A friend of a friend of a friend says he can get you through the border on a cold night in Juarez. Then second cousin Martin will come from Odessa to drive you in his pick up like dusty luggage left in the sun. He's legal, he can get by okay. All you have to do is get to El Paso.
Jacinto, my Papa, went first, with the family savings, and he left on the back of Manolito's maroon minivan at dawn on the second of October. He never knew hugs or his way around one, but he tried that day. He wrapped his arms around me much too tightly and said that he would send for me. His tone flat and distant as if he had already taken off for the United States days ago. El Norte called and he answered. He swam the gutters of six borders and I heard his voice once again. For months, we wondered if he had enough to eat along the way, or if his shoes were holding on, or if he drowned in the big river. My mother was so proud she found his shoes at the flea market two weeks before he left. Barely used boots fit for a long hike at just ten colones! She smiled toothlessly, hiding her sorrow. For years she held that pain of distance and finally he sent for Mama and my sister, to join him in this place called Wichita. So far up North I think you can wave hello to the elves in the winter time. They found their way and that was seven years ago. And I waited in the house with two rooms by the big tree where the tall grass begins. With Abuela Mariella.
She is gone too, you know? She left not long ago.
In the tall grass, there was a praying mantis that would sit still at the sight of me. And we had a staring contest every day after school. I thought it looked me closely and waited for me to make my move to destroy it. But it never flinched. Maybe it didn't know any better, and hoped the closer the danger, the closer the food. It is a dumb insect after all…
Did you mean to send for me too, Papa? Did you expect me to walk this path like you did? Did you want me to do this on my own?
He hides behind the brush again as headlights approach.
Sometimes, it's easier this way.
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If you Google "juicing" you will get hundreds of different sites to visit about how beneficial juicing raw fruits and vegetables can be. Some are realistic in that they promote juicing as an excellent way to get healthy vitamins and minerals into your diet but others tout that juicing will cure diseases and "fix" whatever ails you. You should take the outrageous claims with a grain of salt (or the whole shaker depending on the claim) but juicing is very healthy and beneficial for many people that are not very healthy. Here are some of the therapeutic effects:
- Raw fruit and vegetables are extremely rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, and natural sugars that can aid in regulating body functions.
- Juices from raw fruits and vegetables require no digestion and almost all of their vital nutrients are assimilated directly.
- The fruits and vegetables are very rich in alkaline elements which are highly beneficial in normalizing the acid/alkaline balance in blood and tissues.
- Juicing provides a generous amount of organic minerals like calcium, potassium, silicon, etc. which can prevent premature aging of cells and disease.
Here are some combinations for juicing arranged by the ailment they are meant to benefit:
- Allergies-Apricot, grapes, beet, spinach and carrots
- Acne-Pear, plum, grapes, tomato, cucumber
- Anemia-Prune, red grape, beet, celery, strawberry, carrot and spinach
- Arthritis-Pineapple, sour apple, sour cherry, lemon, grapefruit, cucumber, beet, spinach, grapefruit
- Asthma–Apricot, lemon, peach, carrot, radish and celery
- Bronchitis-Onion, carrot, peach, tomato, pineapple, lemon
- Bladder ailments-Apple, watercress, parsley, celery, lemon, cucumber, carrot
- Colds-Spinach, celery, carrot, onion, grapefruit, pineapple
- Diarrhea-Papaya, lemon, pineapple, carrot and celery
- Eczema-Cucumber, beet, red grapes, spinach
- Gout-Red sour cherries, tomato, cucumber, spinach, carrot, celery
- Halitosis-Apple, tomato, grapefruit, celery, carrot, spinach
- Headache-Grapes, lemon, carrot, lettuce, spinach
- High blood pressure-Grapes, orange, carrot, beet
- Insomnia-Apple, grapes, lemon, carrot, celery
- Influenza-Apricot, onion, carrot, orange, pineapple, grapefruit
- Kidney ailments–Apple, orange, lemon, cucumber, celery, parsley, beet
- Liver ailments–Papaya, grapes, carrot, tomato, beet and cucumber
- Obesity–Lemon, orange, cherry, pineapple, papaya, tomato, beet, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, carrot
- Psoriasis–Grapes, carrots, beet, cucumber
Please be sure to check with your healthcare provider to make certain you should try juicing to improve any ailments you suffer from and that the ingredients don't present a problem with any condition or medication. And as always…fresh is best and making your own juice is what's healthy. HAPPY JUICING!


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For the record, yes, everyone who read It Was Only On Stun!, there is holdover from that book -- you might recognize the character of author Matthew Kovach.
In this scene, Sean Ryan has just finished reading a section of a parody written by Kovach on his blog.
The parody title is Tearful Puppies Bite Back.
Yes, I'm subtle.
Anyway, Sean has just finished something called "Minions of the Puppy Kickers," which starred Fred Moshevsky, and his bossses, Terry and Patty Smith-Smythe-Smits, editors of Rot books.
Other characters include...
Jesse James, nicknamed "Shiva, destroyer of worlds."
Gary Castelo, the Intergalactic Lord of Hate.
Rachel Hartley, Vile and Glamorous Space Princess
Orion Matthews, professional editor
Kendall Adler, creative director for Rot Books
And Rot authors Johnny Prada and Jerry David
Because subtle.
Sean Ryan looked at the iPad in amazement at the last whole sentence. Wow. Kovach went there? He wrote it down? I have to ask him how fast he was sued after that. Which one was written? Slander? Libel? Gotta keep up with my legal terms. Lord only knows how many people will come after me now that I'm back in the States. Wonder if I offended enough people last time out.


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Fox News Is Keeping Palin on the Payroll for Now
Fox News's top brass is so far three-for-three in predicting which Republicans will run
Here's the surest sign Palin isn't running: Fox News doesn't take her seriously enough to take her off the payroll now or in the very near future. Remember, the cable news network harangued and then eventually severed the lucrative contracts of sure-thing candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum. And it also stayed notably mum on Mike Huckabee until, surprise, the former Arkansas governor said he'd rather just take the money instead of slog through a candidacy.
For those keeping score, that's three-for-three in correct presidential predictions by the Fox News top brass. So, even though Palin has recaptured her political headway by declaring a two-hour epic movie and a East coast bus tour, here's what the Fox programming Vice President told CNN about her paid contributor contract today: "We are not changing Sarah Palin's status." There doesn't appear to be any gray area there yet. Who wants to bet Fox News will go four-for-four?


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While any kind of animal interaction is healthy, dog ownership can keep you more active.
A study from Michigan State University discovered that people who owned and walked their dogs were 34 percent more likely to meet the recommended 150 minutes of weekly physical activity. One reason is that dogs force you to walk more. A 2013 study found that dog owners/dog walkers spent nearly 50 percent more total walking time than two non-dog-walking groups. If you need to strengthen your social life, dog walkers have been found to converse more with people when out with their pet. And if you have suffered a heart attack, a dog may help you live longer.
A study by the National Institutes of Health examined 421 adults who suffered heart attacks and found that after a year, those who were dog owners were more likely to still be alive compared with non-dog owners, regardless of the severity of their heart attacks.
Source of information: https://www.uclahealth.org/Documents/Healthy-Years/HY_June2015.pdf