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Pennsylvania's accountability system as required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is administered by the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction. This bureau is responsible for the development, administration, scoring, and reporting of the PSSA and Keystone assessments and provides guidance to schools and LEAs on assessment and accountability reporting. The bureau's other assessment and accountability functions include:
During the 2017-18 school year, Pennsylvania transitioned to a new statewide accountability system aligned to ESSA federal requirements. The federal law requires that states use certain accountability indicators – including academic achievement and progress, graduation rate, and progress for English Learners – for purposes of identifying schools in need of additional supports. States must also identify at least one other indicator of school quality or student success as part of their accountability indicators. Pennsylvania's two additional accountability indicators are the: Career Readiness Benchmark(percentage of students engaged in career exploration and preparation) and Chronic Absenteeism(percentage of students who have missed more than 10 percent of school days in the academic year). Pennsylvania will use all of these indicators to identify schools for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools every three years, beginning in 2018-19.
An important component of the state's ESSA plan is the creation of the Future Ready PA Index, a comprehensive, public-facing school progress report that includes a wide range of meaningful, evidence-based indicators. Future Ready PA Index moves beyond a single, summative score to increase transparency around school and student group performance.
The Future Ready PA Index provides transparent and publicly accessible data on academic achievement, academic growth, high school graduation rate, efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism, college and career readiness, and information on English learner proficiency, among other indicators. More information on the Future Ready PA Index.
Finally, the bureau will continue to publish building-level data for purposes of educator evaluation pursuant to state law (Act 82 of 2012).
The Attribution Map describes the school and district that is responsible for ensuring student participation in the state assessments, ordering test materials, and administering the tests. It also explains how PSSA, PASA and grade 11 Keystone Exam scores will be attributed for accountability purposes. The Attribution Map is updated annually, and the 2019 Attribution Map will be posted prior to the 2019 Grades 3-8 (PSSA and PASA) and Grade 11 (Keystone) Attribution Windows in DRC's eDIRECT system. All communication regarding Attributions are communicated by DRC to the Assessment Coordinators in the school or district. For PIMS data, please use the PDE Attribution Rules supplement that is posted along with the Attribution Map.
All trainings are conducted by the Division of Assessment and Accountability in the Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction. Training dates are posted with the PIMS Calendar and email broadcasts are sent to all PIMS Administrators on the list provided by the Office of Data Quality.
Division of Assessment and firstname.lastname@example.com
Assessment Data Set (Word)
PIMS Assessment Report Instructions (PDF)
2019 Attribution Map (PDF)
2019 PDE Data Attribution Rules (Excel)
PSSA Exams Precodes Quick Tips Webinar (YouTube)
PSSA Exams Precodes Quick Tips Presentation (PowerPoint)
Keystone Exams Precodes Webinar (YouTube)
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Keystone Exams Precodes Quick Tips Webinar (YouTube)
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Provide universal access to high-quality early childhood education.
Ensure graduates of Pennsylvania's high schools are career ready.
Improve access, affordability, and completion in postsecondary education and training.


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Wholesale customers are differentiated from retail customers by the customer tag you add to their account in your Shopify admin. A wholesale customer must be logged in to their tagged account to see wholesale prices.
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City: Madrid
The birth place of bullfighting. Unless you find this spectacle distasteful, this is a must see if you visit Madrid during the bullfighting season (May, during San Isidro). Tickets may nevertheless be expensive and hard to get for the more important corridas. Anyway, it usually is used as a venue for shows and concerts.
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Colonial Church embraces a call to a vision of spiritual formation in all our ministries. So what is Spiritual Formation? Quite simply, it is the process of a community being formed in the image and likeness of Christ for the sake of others. Growing in Christ involves both the inner life of faith and the outward experience of living one's faith out in daily life. The Center for Spiritual Formation at Colonial helps integrate spiritual formation into the life of our church by offering opportunities for spiritual growth, prayer, study and reflection. The Center includes space for Spiritual Direction, prayer, and silent retreat and is located on the south end of the church over looking the covered bridge and pond (above Upper Room's Staff Offices). If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Sara Wilhelm Garbers.
Centering Prayer with Lectio Divina:
Listening to God Through Prayer, Scripture, & Silence
|The Prayer of Consent
"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God's presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer. Rather, it adds depth of meaning to all prayer and facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer-verbal, mental or affective prayer-into a receptive prayer of resting in God. Centering Prayer emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God and as a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ. By Thomas Keating, Contemplative Outreach
Evenings will consist of one to two periods of Centering Prayer, a prayer form of listening to God in silence, and lectio divina. This is a prayer form of reading and listening to scripture in a meditative manner. Instructions will be given so there is no need to be experienced. Everyone is invited to join this experience of prayer.
Evenings are led by Carol Cushman, who is a trained facilitator of Centering Prayer. Questions? Email Carol Cushman or Rev. Sara Wilhelm Garbers.
Spiritual Direction
|In the wondrous and sometimes frantic rush of your life, do you find yourself longing for a small space of quiet, for a small slice of time in which to catch your breath, to put your life into perspective, and most importantly, to sense where God might be in the midst of it all?
Perhaps spiritual direction is for you. Spiritual direction has a strong foundation in Christian tradition and is centuries old. It is a ministry of listening, where a trained director listens with care and reverence to your story, your experiences, your thinking, your acting, and your prayer in order to help you live with greater clarity and intention as you relate to God, yourself, and others.
Most people seeking direction meet with a director once a month for a few months to a few years. It is customary to pay a suggested fee, though no one will be turned away who cannot pay. If you are drawn to seeking spiritual direction, please contact Rev. Sara Wilhelm Garbers and we will connect you with a director with whom you can schedule a complementary introductory meeting.
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|Colonial offers space for both personal retreats and hosts occasional spiritual formation retreats. If you are interested in scheduling your own personal retreat, please contact Rev. Sara Wilhelm Garbers.
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I'm absolutely in love with this new brand called No Ka'Oi I spotted on Instagram yesterday, but I'm going to have to save my pretty pennies for it. Maybe I'll make owning one of these items a fitness goal of mine and pay myself at the end of three months of going to the gym 4-5 days per week, or maybe I need to add an additional fitness goal to that. No! Being kind to myself – 4-5 days a week of physical activity is my goal. I noticed this brand a few months ago but the last season of items I wasn't as crazy about. This new season of No Ka'oi items is obviously a hit because it was stocked a few days ago and already many pieces (even at the higher price range) are sold out.
The ruffles and colors on these pieces remind me of Lululemon 2013 and how excited I felt when I walked into the store and saw gorgeous vibrant and inspiring colors and prints and designs on technically elegant and functional fitness apparel.
No Ka'Oi Spring 2018
I just love the ruffles on these first two pieces, and the red, white and pink color blocking.
I love this sweater and would wear this with jeans and white sandals in the spring for sure, or to the gym as a to/from item.
I would wear this hoodie daily to the gym.
Metallics done right. Metallics in fitness apparel has been such a trend lately but it's not always done right. Here it is a really nice, truly metallic finish without being extremely flashy or garish. I love that it's got a sporty adidasesque stripe down the side.
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We are back in the office and bursting at the seams with preparations for Adelaide Fringe events taking place over the next six weeks. Have a read below and make a note in your diaries about our fantastic forthcoming Fringe exhibition Small Things, also Hallelujah Handel, a collaborative Fringe performance with the Adelaide Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and Tutti's exciting Info Evening for participants and supporters. Also coming up in May is The Square, a new creative work by the Tutti Performing Arts Ensemble.
At the end of 2012 Tutti was successful in achieving Arts SA funding towards the presentation of Their Shadows in Us, a major exhibition at the Flinders City Gallery which will run from December 2013 - February 2014. The exhibition will be curated by Melanie Fulton and feature the work of Tutti Visual Artists working with well known South Australian artist Laura Wills. The catalogue will be written by Catherine Murphy. The exhibition is the result of a three year research project by Laura, Catherine and Tutti artists Aimee Crathern, Jane Hewitt, Dougie Jacobssen, Jackie Saunders and Michelle Hall into the lives of disabled residents who came to live at Minda as young children between 1930 and 1980.
All of the above projects celebrate the richness and diversity of Tutti's work and 2013 promises to be a significant year for our organisation. You can stay up to date with all projects via our facebook page, Twitter and website and we hope you will come along to many!
A warm welcome to Julian Jaensch and Company @
Company @ is now working in partnership with Tutti and Autism SA. We look forward to a range of exciting collaborations with Julian and the amazing artists in Company @ over the next twelve months beginning with a fund-raiser quiz night on April 5th. You can also check out progress on facebook of their forthcoming show History of Autism which premiers at APAC (Asia Pacific Autism Conference) in August this year. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Company-Autistic-Theatre/104949252872355. To contact Julian directly please do so via http://email@example.com
Small Things
Do not miss Tutti's magical Fringe exhibition Small Things at the Bay Discovery Centre's gorgeous Mezzanine Gallery. Curated by Patricia Wozniak the works made by artists for this show are exquisite treasures each of which in the words of Arundhati Roy "pursues beauty to its lair". Small Things will be opened by Adelaide Arts identity Jack Condous and Tutti Visual Artist Jenna May at 6pm on the evening of February 7th and you are all welcome. This exhibition is an absolutely fabulous opportunity to glimpse the range and quality of work being produced by artists in the Tutti Studios.
Hallelujah Handel!
On the weekend of March 16th - 17th, the Poco Tutti Choir combines with Adelaide's own Dr Kevin Cameron and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for four thrilling performances of 'Hallelujah Handel' for the Adelaide Fringe. Performances will be in the afternoons at Woodville Town Hall and Campbelltown Function Centre. For more information and tickets go to http://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/metso-presents-hallelujah-heres-handel/24e26d79-234b-4bd1-856b-2a16d18bd5f6
The Square: a new work for public spaces
Now you can support us in advance via Pozible!
We are really excited to let you know about our Pozible campaign to produce The Square, a brand new performance work for public spaces coming up in May. For all those who have participated in, attended, heard and fallen in love with Tutti's work - here is your opportunity to share in the creation of this original project conceived by artists in the performing arts ensemble. Your reward will be an invitation to experience first-hand this irresistible and highly visual performance. Keep an eye on your inbox, our facebook and Twitter sites as well as our website for a link. In the meantime check out the whole idea of crowdfunding at http://www.pozible.com.au
Pat Rix, Tutti Artistic Director
Joel taking part in The Square
We are delighted to invite you to a Reception on Monday February 25th at Phil Hoffmann Travel, Bayside Village Shopping Centre, Glenelg. 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Come along and meet the professional tutors and artists working on our projects, find out what we have planned for 2013 and beyond, get involved with our programs and find out how you can support Tutti.
RSVP to http://email@example.com by February 20th.
Happy New Year to all of the Tutti Kids families. I trust that you all had a relaxing break and are rearing to start a new year of Tutti Kids. All groups begin in week two (week commencing February 4th) to give everyone a week to acclimatise to their school routine.
We have an exciting year ahead with the TciK (Tutti Creative Intelligent Kids) new media program. TciK is moving to the Hove group this term and I'm sure Nikki's group will have a great time experimenting with the iPads. All groups will eventually experience this great program and we will have a screening mid-year to share our work with family, friends and the Department of Education and Childhood Development.
A big thank you to all parents who took the time to complete our online survey. Your feedback is integral to the continued development and improvement of our program. If you did not get a chance to fill out the survey and would like to share your thoughts on Tutti Kids, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to call or drop me an email anytime.
We currently have limited vacancies in our Hove, Mitcham and Belair groups. Please contact me if you or somebody you know may be interested.
I look forward to another exciting year with Tutti Kids.
Abby Witts, Tutti Kids Coordinator
Please note that Club Tutti resumes on Monday February 4th, 5pm - 7pm at the Pat Kaufmann Centre on the Minda Campus.
Choir resumes on Wednesday February 6th at 5.30pm - 7.30pm at Verco on the Minda Campus.
We're looking forward to another busy and exciting creative year starting with our Small Things exhibition at the Bay Discovery Centre.
We're also working towards Quirky, Weird and Wonderful, an exhibition at Pepper Street Gallery in June, Orange Wrapper, a collaboration between Scott Pyle and Paul Hoban (Senior Lecturer in Painting at UniSA School of Art, Architechture and Design), and in December Their Shadows in Us at the Flinders City Gallery.
The whole Tutti Choral Program, which includes the main Tutti Choir, Poco Tutti, Hot Tutti and Club Tutti, was joined by The Gathering Wave Choir from Mt. Barker to stage our best ever Christmas Concert in Norwood. Musically directed by Richard Chew and Laura Ellis and utilizing the magnificent pipe organ in the Wesley Uniting Church, this concert was an inspiration to all who participated and attended.
Thanks to each of you. Thanks to all of you. Thanks for everything.
For another beautiful Christmas Concert! Beautiful venue!
Christmas has not begun until we have been to the TUTTI Concert
Audience members Stephanie and Ken Cocks
The choirs are now preparing for the opening of the National Rural Health Conference in April, and Hallelujah Handel collaboration with the Adelaide Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for the Fringe Festival in March.
Hot Tutti are back in full voice after the holiday break, rehearsing for a performance in the Stirling Library in February, and the opening of the Developing Pathways for Personalised Learning Conference, hosted by Director Special Education, Student Aboriginal Family Services in March.
Dr Kevin Cameron
This entertaining event is in its fifth year and is always a popular, sold out occasion. Tutti's Mother's Day Morning Tea will be held on Thursday May 9th this year and will feature celebrity mother-daughter/son interviews. The morning includes raffles, a silent auction of gift baskets created by Adelaide personalities, a fashion show, and entertainment by the nationally acclaimed Hot Tutti.
Put this date in your diary now.
Tutti Artists are taking part in this year's Fringe Parade on Friday February 15th.
As the sun goes down the streets will light up, and the entire city will explode with an all night celebration of everything Fringe. At the centre of the party will be the iconic Fringe Parade. Join the crowds to welcome the spectacle of brilliant floats and thousands of Fringe artists as they 'strut their stuff' through the centre of the city. King William Street will be truly transformed into the world's largest dance floor as DJ TR!P cranks up the volume.
The Parade is starting at 8.30pm. Look out for the disability float featuring artists from Tutti, Restless, No Strings Attached, Company @ and others. Make sure you get there early to enjoy the pre-parade entertainment from 7pm.
For more details and a map of the parade click here http://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/special-events/opening-night
Go to the Tutti website www.tutti.org.au for more photos, updates, stories and words.
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You'd think you'd know the answer to this question, if you want to write a book. I didn't, though. I was convinced I'd write a novel.
Instead I wrote a textbook.
I'd tried writing novels in the past and it'd never quite worked. I'd get so far, then give up; or I'd get right to the end, then start editing and realise how much was wrong with the first draft and feel overwhelmed. I'd plan, or not plan, and neither way would work.
I was, in other words, directionless.
Then a digital forensics publisher came along and asked me to write Windows Forensics Cookbook, which I did not want to do, because it sounded boring and technical. But in fact the process was interesting, and at least I finally brought out a book.
I then started planning my next book, which is also about digital forensics but is a little less technical. It's a guide for people who want to get into computer crime investigation, rather than a technical deep-dive for people who are already there. I thought this might be a good way to gradually ease myself into a more creative style of writing.
This year I'm also working on some academic stuff: a paper with a deadline of October, which sounds far away but isn't.
And I'm blogging every day. That might have to decrease as the other writing work increases, because even I only have 24 hours in my day, and there's only so far that being a very fast typist can take you.
I'm not the only one who's tried starting out with something not very creative and then moving into more creative stuff: Matt Haig's first book was about marketing, an area he knows about but which doesn't fill him with enthusiasm. And gradually he moved on to write novels, many of which I have enjoyed.
So if you've been trying to write a book but you keep getting stuck, maybe it'd be worth trying to write a book on a completely different subject. Something you know about, of course, but maybe something you're less enthusiastic about. I for one found it much easier not to get distracted and go off on mad tangents when I was writing about Skype analysis than when I was writing a chapter in a novel and thinking, Oooh maybe I'll just look this word up and see where it comes from.


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The Capricorn New Moon happens on January 16th at 7:17 pm MST at 26 degrees Capricorn 54 minutes. Here's the chart: CapricornNewMoon2018.
Capricorn's symbol is the SeaGoat. It reflects mankind's evolutionary journey, from our origins in the sea, to the tops of mountains where our natural spiritual path of development brings us closest to the Divine Source that created all things.
Capricorn energy is greatly emphasized in this New Moon chart pattern!
This is because the Sun and Moon are not alone. They're joined by four other planets also in Capricorn now. Three or more planets in the same sign comprise what's called a 'stellium' or group of planets. This New Moon chart has a SIX PLANET stellium in Capricorn. That's over half of our Solar system all in Capricorn now!
From right to left, this stellium includes Saturn at 3 degrees, Mercury at 8 degrees, Pluto at 19 degrees, both the Sun and Moon at 26 degrees and Venus at 28 degrees Capricorn.
Saturn's presence in Capricorn greatly empowers this stellium because it is the natural planetary ruler of Capricorn.
Further energizing this New Moon chart is the fact that ALL the planets in our solar system are currently direct in motion, or moving forward, through the zodiac in the heavens.
Typically, this only occurs for a few days or perhaps a week or two each year. This year however, this forward motion phenomenon will persist for over two months. It began on January 2nd when Uranus stationed direct at 24 degrees Aries, and will continue until March 8/9th when Jupiter will station retrograde at 23 degrees Scorpio.
Given the natural law of correspondences, or what is more commonly understood through the biblical phrase, "As Above, So Below" this means that there's the potential for LOTS of forward movement here on planet Earth over the coming weeks.
Each New Moon pattern typically 'seeds' energies associated with the sign the New Moon occurs in for approximately four weeks, until the next New Moon happens. However, since this Capricorn New Moon is the first to occur since Saturn moved into Capricorn, it's own sign, where it will remain until December 2020, my sense is the 'seeds' planted in this Capricorn New Moon may take a full three years to completely manifest or unfold!
Frankly, we may NEED this much Capricorn energy for three years, because Capricorn is the sign of responsibility and accountability. It also rules the structural nature of human consciousness, the source quantum science has definitively proven to be responsible for co-creating our realities, both individually and collectively.
Capricorn teaches us to grow up, to fully mature, and to own completely the consequences of ALL of our behaviors, choices, actions and experiences.
This ownership becomes increasingly important once we become consciously aware, as a result of our own personal spiritual evolutionary development, that it is our consciousness that is responsible for creating our reality. This is true on both personal and collective levels.
Capricorn also reflects the need to hold others accountable, particularly those in positions of power and authority.
Interestingly, the New Moon is currently square Uranus in Aries, THE planet of revolutionary forces and changes. This third quarter, or waning square aspect carries the energy of a 'crisis in consciousness.' The purpose of such crises is to bring about a realization of the need to throw off 'consensus' or 'mainstream' realities and their associated limitations, corruptions and dysfunctions so that evolutionary growth can continue.
Most dangerous among these are corrupt individuals and forces that wish to maintain the status quo, and as a result, to also maintain their positions of status and authority. These individuals are typically motivated by a desire to hold onto power at any cost. In maintaining the status quo, necessary ongoing evolutionary growth is often prevented and thwarted. When necessary evolutionary growth or change is resisted for too long however, then Uranus, the planet of revolution, brings the required changes in sudden, forceful and often unexpected ways. In the end, Uranus ensures the necessary r-evolutionary changes manifest.
Classic examples of such corruption include totalitarian and authoritarian figures whose behavior and dictates are motivated by the desire for absolute power, greed, and a need to maintain complete control over others and their environments. These individuals often believe "the ends justify the means." Ultimately however, such behaviors ensure the evolutionary necessity of a "fall from grace" for those who misuse or abuse the power and authority of their position.
President Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974 as he faced imminent impeachment reflects the inevitable karmic consequences of such un-evolved Capricorn expression.
The evolutionary intention of third quarter squares requires that we move beyond the limits of man-made beliefs and the expectations to conform to consensus reality. Third quarter squares encourage us to reach for higher spiritual values of an unlimited, transcendent nature. They encourage us to reach beyond Capricorn to Pisces.
The New Moon's waning sextile (60 degree angle) to Chiron in Pisces provides just such impetus. Pisces is the sign associated with the natural path of spiritual development as well as the Divine Creative Source of all things. It is through Pisces that we return to and reunite with this Divine Source, the ultimate culmination of mankind's evolutionary journey. Through Pisces, we remember, embrace and embody the timeless, universal principles of compassion, non-judgment, tolerance, forgiveness and unconditional love for self and others.
This New Moon is also sextile Mars in Scorpio, which is itself trine (120 degree angle) Chiron in Pisces and inconjunct (150 degree angle) Uranus in Aries. Mars is also still conjunct Jupiter which is also in Scorpio.
Both continue to dig deep to expose the truth and to bring about much needed healing, especially sexual healing.
Altogether, these planetary connections portend the ability to release guilt, to let go of judgments of self and others, and to deeply heal old emotional, spiritual and psychological wounds, particularly those associated with losses, abandonments and betrayals. These energetic influences reflect an ability to make the necessary changes and adjustments required to heal and to evolve.
To affect such healing, Mars compels us to take action. Right actions and choices will reflect our Soul's deepest desires. Mars will provide all the energy needed to move forward towards what's most important and meaningful to us on a personal level. Mars is now asking us to heal our heart by following our heart.
Since Capricorn rules responsibility, it stands to reason that it also rules our careers. It's likely that MANY people will change jobs or careers over the coming few years in pursuit of a life path that's much more meaningful. These new career paths and life directions will be more closely aligned with their heart's desires. They'll allow them to more fully express their true authentic selves and personal values.
So if you're currently in an unfulfilling job or stuck in a career that just isn't rewarding or satisfying, NOW is the time to begin to make the necessary changes and adjustments required to create your dream job!
If you're uncertain about what that new job will look like specifically, take time each and every day to get quiet, get centered and turn your attention inward. Use the Pisces energy available now to connect with your Higher Self and to seek inner spiritual guidance from your very Soul. Ask what choices and actions will lead you to 'right work.' Ask for help in determining what steps you must take to co-create a better life or career path.
All this Capricorn energy is initiating a new era of self-responsibility and personal accountability! We will ALL be challenged to develop greater INNER authority. Instead of deferring to outer authorities to make all the decisions, the next few years will demand that each of us stand up and take charge of our own lives to a much greater degree.
We'll also be challenged to develop much greater INNER emotional security. After all, Capricorn is the sign of emotional maturation. Evolution always naturally occurs by and through the opposite sign in the zodiac. Cancer opposes Capricorn and teaches that we are ALL responsible for our own well-being and emotional security. Instead of depending upon outer sources for validation or approval, for protection and security, or even for meaning in our lives, we must learn to further develop and utilize our own resources. We must learn that the only true source of security comes from within. We must grow up, mature, and become self-responsible and self-determined.
Accordingly, since Capricorn rules governments and Cancer rules the people in any nation, we can expect more grass roots organizing and greater local efforts over the next three years as more and more communities focus their time, energy and resources on addressing their own needs and resolving their own issues instead of depending upon an increasingly corrupt and dysfunctional federal government. Arguably, Washington D.C. seems intent only on competing for, wielding, and maintaining power, not solving our nation's problems or the greater global issues we face.
Hopefully, a BIG part of this growing sense of personal and collective responsibility will be reflected in more and more Americans becoming better, more responsible citizens.
As we move closer and closer to the time of our first ever Pluto return in 2021-2022 (a 248 year cycle/event), we currently have a President who many believe is authoritarian in nature and universally motivated by corrupt self-interest. Some even compare Donald Trump to Britain's King George, the tyrannical leader our founding fathers 'threw off' in 1776, when the colonies joined together and declared our independence.
Indeed the same circumstances that compelled our nation's founding are being re-created and re-experienced now!
Since Pluto represents the natural life/death/rebirth cycle, and the Soul's evolutionary intentions, when Pluto 'returns' to it's natal position in the chart of a nation, it symbolizes a time naturally associated with a cyclic opportunity to either end, or re-birth, the founding principles and core intentions or purpose of that nation.
As the U.S. Pluto return draws nearer, we would do well to remember the enduring words of Abraham Lincoln uttered in the midst of the Civil War in his historic Gettysburg Address. It is he who gave us the phrase, 'of, by and for the people' when he said, "… we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that the nation shall have a new birth of freedom, and that the government of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from the Earth."
May we now resolve to recommit ourselves to this nation's founding principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and to America's core values of freedom and justice for ALL. May we all utilize the abundance of Capricorn energy available now and for the next three years to become more responsible for ourselves and for the realities we are co-creating individually and collectively. And may we learn to develop a greater sense of inner authority that holds ourselves and others to account, especially those in positions of leadership and authority in our society.
And perhaps most importantly, may we also remember that "Of, by and for the people" means that those in government, including ALL elected officials, work for the people. THE PEOPLE represent the ultimately authority in the United States of America!
Finally, Capricorn also represents the past. And yet, the enormous gathering of energies associated with this sign (SIX PLANETS IN CAPRICORN!) are ALL square Uranus, the planet of rebellion, revolution, innovation and change.
Uranus rules progress and the future. It's time to throw off the past and embrace the future. It's time to take full responsibility for co-creating a better future, a more peaceful future for ourselves and for us all!
The next New Moon, the Aquarius New Moon, is a Solar Eclipse on February 15th!
Copyright 2018. Donna Lee Steele and Threshold Consulting. All rights reserved.


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Rane Seventy-Two Mixer & Twelve Turntable Controller
The rumors have now been confirmed! Just in time for the DJ Expo which kicks off tomorrow, Rane has unleashed the Beast! The newly announced Rane Seventy-Two Mixer and Twelve Turntable Controller are a reality. The Rane Seventy-Two mixer is a two channel battle mixer which looks like a Pioneer DJM-S9 with a screen in the middle and three Rane Magnetic faders. The Rane Twelve Turntable Controller is a solid all metal digital turntable that does not use a needle or tonearm for sound, but rather digital USB connections to work with Serato DJ.


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Insane Liberals Protecting Islam
In 1942 these liberal loons would be marching
not to judge all Germans the same.
Note "CAIR New York" at the bottom left of the photo
The NYPD removed 30 mostly Jewish demonstrators carrying signs such as "Islam does not equate terrorism," from the 9/11 memorial park Wednesday.
The group protested what they called the interchangeable use of "Arab," "Muslim" and "terrorist" in a 9/11 Museum film.
Waving signs saying "Edit the Film" and "Jews say No to Islamophobia," the crowd moved up the street. "We fear that visitors of the museum will blame Muslims... The exhibition describing Al Qaeda is very sloppy," said Todd Fine, 33.
In an interview with Megyn Kelly, 9/11 museum board of directors member Debra Burlingame responds to the charge that she is an Islamophobe.
She states: "There's no such thing as an irrational fear of Islam or Muslims when we know that virtually 80% of terror attacks in the world are committed by radical Muslims who are motivated by what they deem to be an imperative from their religious sacred text, the Koran or the Al-Hadi."
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A number of parents have criticized the Columbia School District's efforts to keep their children safe following its response to an alleged threat from a Columbia High School student, in which the student laid out a detailed plan including the classmates he would target.
Parent Nathan Vineyard posted last Monday on Facebook that a CHS student made a deadly threat March 21 against several other students, including Vineyard's son.
Vineyard states in his Facebook post that reports had been made that the student shared images of himself on social media with guns while criticizing the recent Parkland, Fla. school shooting, saying it would have been more effective with a different choice of weapon.
He told the Republic-Times that these reports came from students. Additionally, a Columbia police detective informed Vineyard his son was on the student's alleged "hit list."
Vineyard's post has since been removed per a request from the Columbia Police Department, which is investigating the incident, he said.
"There were concerns over the details impacting people's judgment and skewing opinions in the midst of the investigation," Vineyard explained.
Columbia Police Chief Jerry Paul said CHS administration notified his department last Wednesday afternoon of "inappropriate comments" allegedly made by a student.
"Investigators have been working closely with Columbia High School and district administrative staff to thoroughly investigate," Paul stated in a news release. "The Monroe County State's Attorney has been informed of the investigation and will be asked to review all information."
In posting his concerns about the threat, Vineyard said he hoped to point out a lack of communication from the school, as well as rally support from other concerned parents.
"I've been disappointed in the response of the local officials and am seeking potential support and communications from the other parents who most likely are unaware of the developing situation," his post reads.
Columbia school superintendent Dr. Gina Segobiano said the student in question was removed from the school immediately after the threat was brought to administrators' attention.
Officials worked to determine the credibility of the threat before deciding on whether to alert parents.
She added the student violated the third level of the student code of conduct. According to the CHS student handbook, such a violation results in a one-to-10-day suspension with possible expulsion determined by the school board.
Additionally, the school district sent out an email to parents last Monday notifying them of the threat.
"Columbia High School administration was alerted of a social media post and comments made by a student that are considered threatening," Segobiano states in the email. (CHS principal Brian) Reeves has taken appropriate disciplinary measures to address this matter and has reported the incident to the Columbia Police Department for further investigation. Please be assured that all students are safe and secure at Columbia High School."
Segobiano also assures parents in the email that all threats to Columbia schools and students are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.
Vineyard said he met with Reeves last Monday prior to the school district sending out its email. He added that, based on his conversation with Reeves, the school was not planning to send out any communications to parents.
That's when Vineyard said he took it upon himself to create the Facebook post. During his meeting with the principal, he said Reeves indicated he did not think the matter needed to be addressed.
"As a parent, I would want to know when these things occur. That not being done was very disappointing, as well as the approach by the principal," he said of the school not notifying parents.
Other parents lambasted the school district for the timing of the email.
"The kids have known for over a week. Parents just notified today… something is fishy there…," Joshua McConachie wrote on Facebook.
Reeves addressed CHS students last Tuesday to talk about the threat and to counteract "inaccuracies" on social media.
"It has been brought to my attention some of you are concerned about a Facebook post," Reeves said in his address to students, a written copy of which was obtained by the Belleville-News Democrat. "As with many things you read on social media, there were some inaccuracies… The security of all the students and staff in this building is of the utmost importance to me.
"I do not take that lightly. The fact is, there was a threat. Students brought that information to the office. The matter was investigated, and the student faces severe discipline for his comments."
In addition to his discussion about alerting parents, Vineyard said he asked authorities and school officials about plans to upgrade school security. He said the school "offered very limited information."
"They mentioned they were doing all they could and that security is the No. 1 priority. But they didn't have any news to report or mechanisms to address threats," he said.
Last week, school administrators met with Columbia police and the Columbia Fire Department for its annual safety meeting. Segobiano said the meeting covered every aspect of school safety.
Vineyard said he pulled his son out of school after hearing of the threat and was still deciding whether he would send him back when the kids returned from Easter break.
"I truly feel bad for this student's parents and for the student himself because he obviously needs support. He surely needs good sound mental health attention and I hope he receives it," his posting continues.


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Opportunities presented by the Digital Living Lab and the challenges of providing affordable housing were both top of the agenda for a trip to Brisbane to promote the SMART Infrastructure Facility.
The two-day trip by the facility's advisory council and the university executive, including vice-chancellor Professor Paul Wellings and EIS Executive Dean Chris Cook, was part of an ongoing program to reach out to the regions and keep them informed of the fast pace of change at SMART.
Tania Brown, the facility's chief operating officer, says it is vital to continue to communicate what SMART can do for stakeholders.
'It's important that we engage face-to-face to remind them that you are there, and you are an option that they can use,' she says.
'The government has spent a lot of money establishing SMART and we want to make sure they are aware of our increased capacities.'
The trip consisted of meeting both with politicians – former Federal treasurer Wayne Swan MP, and fellow Labor MPs Milton Dick and Terri Butler – as well as stakeholders such as the Queensland Treasury, Brisbane Ports and representatives from Transport and Main Roads.
Transport issues connecting Brisbane to regional centres such as the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, mirrored the issues that affect Sydney CBD with places like the Illawarra and Central Coast.
Key to the success of the visit was to introduce Joe Branigan, SMART's head of the economic and governance unit, who moved to Brisbane from Canberra earlier this year.
He talked about the economic analysis of the Illawarra rail line using recent rail modelling, and ways to improve connectivity to Sydney.
Linked to this issue is that of affordable housing, and how to ensure key workers – such as nurses, police or cleaners – can afford to live in metropolitan cities close to their place of work.
Possibilities for this 'key worker strategy' may include legislation on new developments, or even the idea that the government could step in as a developer for key sites close to the CBD.
Another key message was the recent launch of the Digital Living Lab in the Illawarra, and how the Internet of Things can offer exciting possibilities for cheap and efficient connectivity, particularly for facilities such as ports.
'When SMART was established, the Internet of Things didn't exist and now it's a major area for us,' Ms Brown says.
She believes that the meetings will be the start of an on-going conversation and hopes that it may lead to research commissions for the facility.
Future meetings are planned for the SMART Advisory Council in Sydney and Canberra.


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The Virat Kohli who had ever given his award, got on the field from that Gautam Gambhir, See Video: Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli both scored centuries for the Indian crew during the only-day fit towards Sri Lanka in 2009. Gambhir scored one hundred fifty now not out in this suit, at the same time as Virat Kohli scored 107 runs.
Gautam Gambhir See Video
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who performed 58 Tests and 147 ODIs for India, informed approximately his retirement on Twitter on Tuesday. Gambhir performed his closing Test in shape for India in 2016. Who can overlook the debate among the Indian cricket group captain Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir? During an IPL healthy Virat got entangled. After which there has been a lot of debate among the two on the sector. Everyone is aware of this controversy, but do you realize while Virat started out his cricket career, Gautam Gambhir talented his "Man of Dum Matches" while the first hit the first century. Indeed, in the course of the only-day fit towards Sri Lanka in 2009, each Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli have performed one hundred for the Indian group. Gambhir scored one hundred fifty not out on this fit, at the same time as Virat Kohli scored 107 runs.
After the in shape, Gautam Gambhir turned into given the award of "Man of Dum Mat", however he gave his reward to Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli's first ODI century became the first and Gautam made his innings so memorable. During an interview whilst Gautam Gambhir became requested how he and Virat's courting are, then they responded of their own style. Gautam Gambhir said, "Virat Kohli and my nature are nearly the equal, both people are very competitive on the field."
*A 2009 match*@GautamGambhir (150*) gives his MoM to @imVkohli (107).
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Gambhir said, "As a participant when we play in opposition to every other, each folk want to provide our satisfactory, in any such way, it is very commonplace to be on the sphere. It does not suggest that we each dislike every different. We are excellent friends outdoor the field and each time we both played collectively for India, we've attempted to perform higher on our own degree. "


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Is ADHD taking an emotional toll on your life?
There are many factors that can cause ADD symptoms in children in children and adults. As parents and educators, it is essential to find the root cause of the issue so that children do not suffer from the negative effects of medication. Doctors often explain that ADD is caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters but finding the root cause of the imbalance is hardly ever considered.
Girls with ADHD suffer a unique myriad of symptoms in comparison to boys. They are more likely to blame themselves when they have problems getting things done. Having ADHD can also make it hard to read social cues, which can make some girls feel insecure and interfere with their ability to make friends. Studies show that boys are diagnosed at least twice as often as girls but that does not mean that more boys have ADHD.
Experts say that girls are diagnosed at a lower rate because they are less likely to get in trouble for acting out.
ADHD Affects Adults Too
Attention Hyperactivity disorder is not limited to children. 30% to 70% of kids with ADHD continue having symptoms when they grow up. In addition, people who were never diagnosed as kids may develop more obvious symptoms in adulthood causing trouble on the job and in relationships.
"Adults with untreated ADHD are 78% more likely to be addicted to tobacco and 58% more likely to use illegal drugs than those without ADHD. Seventy-nine percent of adults with ADHD who were not treated as children experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and physical ailments compared with 51% of adults without ADHD."
Potential side effects of commonly prescribed drugs
Many parents are not aware that most ADD medications are stimulants that artificially manipulate the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. These drugs are regulated controlled substances due to the fact that they can lead to dependence, abuse and withdrawal symptoms. Liver damage, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, stunted growth and heart problems are some of the more serious side effects that can occur with drugs commonly prescribed to treat the symptoms. Other side effects can include problems sleeping or drowsiness during the day, aches and nausea, decreased appetite, irritability or moodiness, fainting, and dizziness.
Natural treatments are available
The conventional approach to treating the symptoms of ADHD is prescription drugs but, there are safe and effective alternatives. Amino acids like tyrosine, phenylalanine, glutamine, and 5HTP can often relieve the symptoms of ADHD. These amino acids are the precursors of neurotransmitters that are fundamental to overall brain health and function. Studies have shown that supplementation of essential amino acids and a high protein low sugar diet positively affect mood, focus, and memory.
Accurate testing with WAVi
Advancements in technology now lend us a more comprehensive approach to accurately diagnosing ADD. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, there is safe and effective method of treatment that focuses on balancing brain function without prescription medications. Seeking perfect health offers WAVi brain scans that effectively analyze brain health through non-invasive measures. Along with other protocols, the WAVi brain scan is FDA approved to diagnose ADD and ADHD in children and adults.


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After being the first artist to openly go at Donald Trump on his controversial "Letter To Donald Trump"; the authentic young rapper Yung Blu is back with a new song accompanied by a dope video. Blu is not the one to hold his tongue, so it's only right that the …Read More »
The Prince Of The West Coast Is Back With A New Song + Behind The Scenes Footage!
The Gritty Style Rapper Yung Blu is back on #WKNDTV with yet another song that showcases his incredible talent. The young rap phenomenon rips this dope beat produced by Vision to pieces and kills the hook with his smooth voice. The track is off "New Kid on the Block" Dvd/Soundtrack …Read More »
Yung Blu "Speak My Mind" (AUDIO)
We been following Yung Blu who is unlike any artist his age who is addressing social issues and really speaking his mind on what is going on around the world today, touching different races and ages all across the world. The Future of California has arrived and by no ways …Read More »
Frank Nitty and his team throw their annual Thanksgiving get together
Giving back to the community is in Frank Nitty's blood, so when it comes to Thanksgiving, Nitty and his team, "GrittyStyle" spare no expensive. This year is far from an exception, with Nitty organising an event to give back to the community that he grew up in. Frank and his …Read More »


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I'm raising money to offer the therapy and medications to a 3yearsold girl who uses a wheelchair and has vision problems (as her family cannot afford money to medicate her).
Can't donate? Please share. Even a quick share on Facebook can help.
The average share raises $97.
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"U.S. Will Demand Passports from Canadians, CBC News, 5 April 2005, http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/04/05/passports050405.html (from Democratic Underground).
Sad news in the quest for One North American
In response to a new rule requiring most Canadians to carry passports for entry into the U.S., Public Security Minister Anne McLellan said Americans may also have to carry the document to enter Canada.
"Our system has really always worked on the basis of reciprocity," McLellan said outside the House of Commons.
"And therefore we will review our requirements for American citizens and we're going to do that in collaboration with the United States.
Exactly wrong. The reason Canadian passports will be needed is that the Canada's very loose immigration rules. While the United States has beefed up security since the 9/11 attacks, the Canadians have not. This is despite the fact that several known terrorists, including the would-be Millennium Bomber, resided in Canada.
Canada should fully harmonize its immigration rules with the United States and Mexico. There should be one North American frontier. North American citizens should be able to freely move between their states and provinces, secured by common border policies.
Canada's policies only promote division and do nothing to bring us into the future together.


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♦ Portsmouth Comic Con took place two weekends ago and here Tripwire's editor-in-chief hosted a panel with Kingsman: The Red Diamond writer Rob Williams and artist Simon Fraser so here is the audio from that panel…
Welsh comic writer, Rob Williams kicked off his career writing Cla$$ War for Com.X, with artist Trevor Hairsine, Williams went on to work for 2000AD where he began his collaboration with artist Laurence Campbell, writing Judge Dredd, Low Life and Family for Rebellion.
Williams got into comics from journalism as he recalled in an interview with ScifiPulseNet back in 2014 which Downthetubes reproduced: "I was a journalist who had slipped into making corporate videos. That had me writing scripts for visuals, and I'd always been a comics fan, so I figured I'd try writing a script. That was Cla$$war #1. I had no idea what to do with it but a friend told me about a new British comics company starting up – Com.X. I gave them the script, fortunately they loved it and agreed to publish it, and when Cla$$war came out that led to work with 2000AD and it went from there. Over time my journalism work became less and my comics work increased." downthetubes Rob Williams
In recent years, he has written DC's Martian Manhunter, co-created Unfollow for Vertigo and is currently writing Suicide Squad, featuring Harley Quinn, for DC.
He was a reader of the 1980s Suicide Squad comic, which he revisited before he started his run on the book, he revealed to us in a chat we did with him back in 2016: "I reread the Ostrander/Mcdonnell run from the 80s, becuase that's the core of the Suicide Squad concept and did a lot of the character dynamics very well indeed. Rebirth is really about us all going back to the core concepts of why people loved these books in the first place. But you always want to bring your own voice to anything you do. So it's a merging of the two." Tripwire Rob Williams Interview 2016
He felt privileged at the opportunity of working with DC's publisher Jim Lee, who drew Suicide Squad when Williams started writing it, he mentioned in the same chat we did with him in 2016: "A thrill. I loved Jim's X-Men run back in the day. I bought his Punisher War Journal before that. So, from a lifelong comics fan's point of view, it's something I'd never have believed would happen. From a professional point of view, Jim does dynamic superhero visuals better than just about anyone, and he's very easy to work with. Hugely collaborative. And he brings with him two of the best in the business in Scott and Alex. It's a 'win the lottery' comics gig." Tripwire Rob Williams Interview 2016
He also just finished Kingsman: The Red Diamond, a six part series drawn by fellow Portsmouth guest Simon Fraser, published by Image and based on the characters created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons.
Fraser is from Scotland originally but he relocated to the US a number of years ago. He has read comics since he was a child as he admitted in an interview with 2000AD Review back in 2002:"My inspiration for getting into comics was…comics! I read a lot as a kid and it slowly dawned on me that some people out there made a living drawing this stuff….what a great job! Also Roger Kettle who is the writer of 'Beau Peep' and 'a Man Called Horace' is a family friend so he showed me it was possible."
In fact, his first comics job led him to 2000AD, he recalled in the same interview: "I was working on another Fleetway publication Roy of the Rovers which was actually a very difficult job for me to get as the Editor knew that I wasn't that interested in Football, so he was reluctant to hire me. From there I did a couple of full colour Dredd samples for Dave Bishop and he gave me the Shimura job." 2000AD Review Simon Fraser interview
He sees himself as being part of a long Scottish comic tradition, which he spoke about in an interview in the Daily Record back in 2009:I'm of Glasgow stock so I'm pretty good at telling stories, which is a good skill to have in this line…There are an awful lot of very good Scots comic people. I think it must have something to do with Scots being natural storytellers." Daily Record Simon Fraser interview


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Since the Shopbop Sale has started today I thought I'd go ahead and share with you some of my favorite makeup storage ideas from the site!
You wouldn't think a designer fashion site like Shopbop would have such awesome products for toting around your makeup in, but here we are! Don't be put off by pricing! There is a SALE happening – the more you buy, the more you save!
GLAMboxes GLAMpetite Makeup Partial Lid Holder ($199.00). 3 drawers with optional dividers and brush container. Perfect for your makeup OR your jewelry!
GLAMboxes GLAMholder ($38.00). Perfect to sit right on top of your vanity to quickly grab the most necessary of items.
GLAMboxes GLAMlipstick Holder ($27.00). This holds 12 of your most coveted lipsticks and/or glosses. Grab one tray for nudes, one for reds, one for pinks…. can you tell I love lipsticks?!
GLAMboxes GLAMboard ($60.00). The ideal solution when you have a lack of counter space. The top 2-compartment board can be expanded to open up 2 extra compartments!
Alice + Olivia Nikki Stacey Face Cosmetic Case ($125.00). This is just so glam and beautiful…. I really don't even want it to ever hold anything, I just want to display it on my vanity.
Bag-all My Makeup Lined Travel Pouch ($28.00). Straight and to the point. My makeup.
Bag-all My Vanity Travel Case ($38.00). For when you need a little more than just the above makeup pouch. Pack the vanity.
Bag-all Beauty Box Travel Case ($30.00). A different design but the same as above… just in case you want to keep your makeup here and the skincare there!
Bag-all Pens, Lipstick, Etc Small Organizing Bag ($10.00). For all the extra "other" stuff that didn't fit into your other bags. OMG you KNOW you have some!
Paul & Joe Sister Lexi Pouch ($95.00). I'm not even a cat lady and I thought this was so adorable! Purse sized and ready to go!
Skinnydip Crash Brush Portfolio Set ($45.00). This faux leather bag includes a makeup mirror and FIVE brushes! Perfect for quick travel or overnights (or if you're low-maintenance when it comes to brushes).
Stoney Clover Lane Hair Tools Large Pouch ($119.00). Now you don't have to dig all through your suitcase for your hair stuff! It's all in this bag that is literally marked for it!
Stoney Clover Lane Nails Small Pouch ($75.00). To travel with all of your nail stuff in one place why not have something made perfectly sized for those items?
Tumi Voyageur Madina Cosmetic Case ($200.00). This is the priciest of all of the things on this list but if you're into compartments and being highly organized AND you travel a lot… I think it's necessary.
I do have one that is similar and slightly less expensive but still expensive when you think about it. It's called the "Hold Me" bag and it's similar to this one here. I've had it for I think 8 years now and it's been through the wringer! It holds a TON of makeup and also has compartments for brushes.
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By Amy Collins, M.D.
HealthCare Sustainability Consultant, Vanguard Health Systems http://bit.ly/15hNvA9
I was living a pretty green life, or so I thought. I had been composting for years, was an avid recycler, was known for turning off lights and computers not in use and grew up using reusable grocery bags – doing it all because it just made sense. But my attitude towards greenness and reason to be environmentally responsible changed in one minute back in April of 2007. On one of my days off from my full time job as an emergency physician, I was sitting in my car in the pick up line at my son's school, absent-mindedly texting and listening to the radio while IDLING! My very wise 4th grader took no time to begin reprimanding me for my lapse in environmental responsibility. "You are idling," he scolded. "Ms. Gruenfeld (his teacher) taught us about climate change today and what is happening to the polar bears." He went on. "I better not catch you idling EVER again and there's a lot more you should be doing about climate change and to help the polar bears." Shame faced, I agreed and assured him that I would get right to work to try and correct my wrong. As a family, we watched "An Inconvenient Truth," then set out to make our home as green as possible. Inspired by the urgency in the movie and by a wise little boy, we started doing such things as changing all of our light bulbs to fluorescents, drying clothes on a clothes line, planting a vegetable garden, making homemade cleaning products and much more.
Soon it became uncomfortable living one way at home and another at the hospital. It grew harder and harder to leave my environmental conscience at the door when I went to work. In response to this discomfort, I set out to start a recycling program in my ER but was told by a fellow employee that recycling was "illegal" in a hospital. Not satisfied with this response, I turned to the Internet and learned that not only was recycling not illegal in a hospital and that there were many exciting and practical opportunities for a hospital to reduce it's environmental impact. It was at this moment that I knew that I had found my calling. I wrote a letter to my administrators and requested that we take steps to become a more sustainable operation, was given permission to run, started a green team and so began my mid-life second career path.
I realize that not all physicians will share my passion for health care sustainability or have the time to commit to a leadership role at their hospital, but there are many important opportunities for physician engagement at local and broader levels. When speaking to physicians I focus on sustainability as a preventative health strategy and an opportunity for improved health and health care delivery. Let's look at some of the issues. According to The Lancet, "Climate change is the biggest global health threat of the 21st century – the impacts will be felt all round the world – and not just in some distant future but in our lifetimes and those of our children." Physicians need to advocate for health to be at the center of the climate debate as the health impacts are anticipated to be significant, including increases in respiratory illnesses, allergies, food and water borne illnesses, infectious diseases along with health impacts of weather disasters and heat waves. In addition, there is scientific evidence linking the combustion of fossil fuels to lung cancer, respiratory illness, heart disease and other chronic illnesses. I think that Margaret Chen, Director General of the World Health Organization, says it best, "The health sector must add it's voice loud and clear – and fight to place health issues at the center of the climate agenda."
Let's briefly look at some of the other things I have learned over the past few years that concern me as a parent and a physician. The US spends billions annually to treat chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, both of which are increasing in incidence at an alarming rate and burdening our health care system. Scientists now suspect that endocrine disrupting chemicals may play a role in the development of both diabetes and obesity. These chemicals even have a name – "obesogens" – chemicals that may promote weight gain and obesity. Bet you never learned about this in medical school! The incidence of other chronic diseases with potential environmental links, such as asthma, autism and certain cancers are increasing at alarming rates. A 2008 Associated Press study found traces of pharmaceuticals in the drinking water of millions of Americans. A 2005 study by the Environmental Working Group found over 200 industrial chemicals in the cord blood of ten newborn infants. DEHP, a plasticizer, which is an androgen antagonist, is found in many medical devices including IV bags and tubing. A 2007 Lancet study showed that nurses have the highest incidence of occupational asthma of any profession. We have mercury, a potent neurotoxin, in our clinical and facility devices, pharmaceuticals and lab reagents. Around 80% of the antibiotics used in this country are used non-therapeutically in livestock, which experts agree is linked to antibiotic resistance in humans. I could go on and on, but it is beyond the scope of this blog.
So, what's a busy physician to do with all this disturbing information?
At The Bedside
- Incorporate environmental history taking into practice
- Evaluate diagnostic imaging ordering practices and reduce patient's exposure to unnecessary radiation
- Educate patients about environmental exposures, healthy food and beverage options, proper medication disposal and the public health impacts of climate change
- Practice "Green Pharmacy" – evaluate personal prescription practices (i.e. limit refills and quantities), consider non-pharmaceutical treatments when appropriate, regularly review medications with patients
In the Hospital
- Advocate for procurement of healthy, local and sustainable food and beverages and for the elimination of sugar sweetened beverages
- Advocate for toxicity reduction
- Use of Green Seal Certified cleaning products
- Mercury elimination
- DEHP reduction
- Fragrance-free and no-smoking policies
- Advocate for pharmaceutical waste management program and education about proper medication disposal
- Advocate for Grand Rounds and educational programs about environmental topics (or give a talk yourself!)
- Advocate for a climate policy and preparedness
- Encourage reprocessing of single use surgical devices and other sustainable initiatives in the OR
- Join or start a green team
- Encourage your hospital to join PGH and enroll in HHI
- Agree to be your hospital's "Clinical Champion"
- Lead by example – support your hospital's recycling program, use red bags properly, turn off lights not in use, reduce your paper usage!
Get Educated!!
Most physicians haven't had any formal training or education about health care sustainability but there are some great opportunities for education
- Attend CleanMed
- Visit Health Care Without Harm, Practice Greenhealth and the Healthier Hospitals Initiative
Take advantage of the many resources in these websites and do a webinar.
- Participate in a Food Matters training
- CME opportunities for physicians are definitely lacking but I have found a few great online educational programs, which provide CMEs.
Advancing sustainability in the health care sector
- Engage in research activities – the industry is in need of science based evaluation of sustainable best practices
- Publications – write an article for your hospital newsletter, local newspaper or write a peer –reviewed article
- Speaking engagements – speak to a variety of health care audiences
National Advocacy: advocate for climate change policy, chemical reform, antibiotic legislation and more. Let your voice be heard!
More and more physicians are recognizing the link between environmental choices and health and the environmental impact of hospital operations. Physicians have many opportunities to advance sustainability within their organizations and the health care sector and to bring this important work to our patients. Sustainability broadens my understanding of the Hippocratic Oath, as in my practice I now consider "First, Do No Harm" to mean doing no harm to patients, workers, the community and the environment.


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For every person, having arthritis, it is really difficult to live a normal life. Arthritis refers to a disease that causes swelling, stiffness and pain in the joints. It is not gender, age or ethnic background specific. Any person of any age or body type can suffer from arthritis.
Though, every patient would report a different situation. In other words, there are different forms of this disease that vary in terms of intensity of pain or other factors. One of the common types is Osteoarthritis that occurs due to overuse of the joint. The next is rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease) that causes the immune system to attack the joints.
So, the question is how to control joint pain? To be honest, there are thousands of medicines and recommendations from the doctors but, do you know that are also some natural ways to treat arthritis? It's quite interesting to find a list of top foods for joint pain that actually yield results just the way patients need.
Basically, they are such foods that help to ease inflammation and relieve joint pain in one way the other. In fact, according to one survey, diet plays a significant role to cure rheumatoid arthritis. It can control and reduce the symptoms of its severity. So, let's have a look at some of the top foods for joint pain.
Top Foods for Joint Pain
1. Fatty Fish
Fatty fishes, particularly mackerel, trout, salmon and sardines, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that possess incredible anti-inflammatory effects. One study has also proved this fact and it turned out that fatty fish group can efficiently control inflammation.
However, if you are unable to receive enough omega-3 fatty acid, then take supplements and see significant improvement in joint pain, morning stiffness and other issues. Osteoarthritis is also reduced with the same approach. You just have to make the right choice from the fatty fish group. Apart from this, you can also receive enough vitamin D to prevent deficiency. Numerous studies also confirmed that rheumatoid arthritis is the resultant of low vitamin D and therefore, you have to pay attention on its symptoms.
2. Garlic
Garlic is the treasure of health benefits. It has proven results on cancerous diseases while reduce the risk of dementia and heart-related problem. Also, garlic is among those top foods for joint pain that contains anti-inflammatory effects to minimize the symptoms. It also strengthens the immune system and control osteoarthritis from growing further.
3. Ginger
Ginger is known to have a burst of flavors in sweets, soups and teas. Not only does it add more taste to the food but also control the symptoms of arthritis. It actually blocks the production of inflammatory substances that cause disturbance in the body. Though, if you don't like raw ginger, you can make its extract and enjoy the same benefits. Taking fresh, dried or powdered ginger can significantly control inflammation and decrease arthritis over
4. Broccoli
Yes, broccoli is one of the top foods for joint pain and other health benefits. According to the experts, you must consume cruciferous veggies like broccoli in order to decrease inflammatory markers. The best part is that broccoli can control arthritis with its amazing and effective components. Sulforaphane can resist the formation of cells that promote rheumatoid arthritis in the body. But still, more scientific facts are needed to authenticate the advantages.
5. Walnuts
Walnuts are among nutrient-dense dry fruits whose benefits are associated with joint disease. They hold incredible properties to reduce inflammation while may provide omega-3 fatty acids to lower pain. It lso reduces the use of arthritis medication. But still, more studies need to highlight the health benefits of walnuts. So, be careful about your intake.
6. Berries
There are tons of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants in each serving that possess unique abilities to reduce inflammation. One study has proved that 2 servings of strawberries in a week can bring a huge difference in elevated inflammatory markers. Berries are quite rich in rutin and quercetin that are effective to boost up overall health. For joint pains, these two compounds work in the same way. Though, if you couldn't find enough supply naturally, go for supplementation and see the impact on arthritis.
Blueberries, blackberries and strawberries are normally useful to receive ample amount of arthritisfighting nutrients. So, you should maintain their desired intake.
7. Spinach
Leafy green veggies, particularly spinach, can help to decrease inflammation and reduce arthritis. Spinach contains numerous antioxidants and plant compounds to fight against inflammation. Also, its kaempferol (antioxidant) works incredibly on rheumatoid arthritis. But, you cannot simply rely upon its benefits. More studies need to support its advantages on arthritis.
8. Grapes
While looking for effective tips to prevent joint pains naturally, you should never overlook grapes. It is rich with anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants and nutrients. You can either have concentrated grape powder or placebo on daily basis in order to control inflammatory markers.
Grapes contain such promising compounds that can benefit arthritis. For instance, resveratrol can significantly work to improve overall body health. It actually prevents the joints from thickening and resists the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Grapes also have proanthocyanidin that promises to leave positive effects on inflammation.
9. Olive Oil
Famous for its anti-inflammatory abilities, olive oil has proven effects on controlling arthritis symptoms. Not only does it prevent arthritis but also slow cartilage destruction, inflammation and joint swelling. Also, it can decrease the risk of various heart diseases while ensure the supply of healthy fats even when you are on diet.
10. Tart Cherry Juice
Yes, this may be a completely different addition to the list of top foods for joint pain. It is a famous beverage derived from Prunus cerasus tree. It offers numerous health benefits and nutrients while fight against the symptoms of arthritis. You just have to ensure its intake of 2-ounce for at least six weeks. Tart cherry juice can also treat osteoarthritis and inflammation. You can also keep check over the inflammatory markers to see how things are coming out.
Bottom Line
After the entire discussion, you must be to clear about one thing that diet can actually treat arthritis. Your responsibility is to list down top foods for joint pain that also promote better health. Though, this doesn't mean that you should abandon those conventional treatment methods.


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