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Build Your Own Certified Wildlife Habitat
No matter how much space you have, you can support this important City goal.
Whether you live in one of Fort Lauderdale's high-rise condos or a bungalow on an acre of property, you have the ability to provide a welcoming habitat for our wild neighbors. We'd love for you to support us in our goal to become a certified Community Wildlife Habitat by developing a certified habitat on your property. Read the advice and instructions on this page, and then don't forget to get certified.
What is a habitat?
Habitats can be a place for birds, mammals, reptiles, or insects. They can be small or large-- as big as a whole back yard or as small as a container garden. For all habitats, there are four essential requirements: food, water, cover, and a place for wildlife to raise their young. Specifically, to qualify for certification, each habitat must have:
- 3 food sources
- 1 water source
- 2 cover and 2 nesting spaces
- At least 1 Sustainable Practice from 2 out of the 3 categories
Visit these National Wildlife Federation webpages for tips on how to Provide Food, Supply Water, Create Cover, Give Wildlife a Place to Raise Their Young for homes of all sizes and utilize Sustainable Gardening Practices.
Start Simply
While you are learning, planning and getting started, you can participate by beginning with simple things, such as setting out a shallow dish of water or planting milk weed for butterflies. So even though you may not be able to change your landscape just yet, small steps can make a big difference.
In some cases, you may not need to do anything at all! Some elements of your property may already be a part of the criteria for a habitat, such as a burrow for wildlife to raise their young or a dense set of shrubs for shelter. Check our main habitats webpage for links to resources you can use to evaluate your property.
Give it Time
You can have a lot of fun if you design your landscape with wildlife in mind. The possibilities are endless -- from ponds to wildflower plots. Like any garden, a habitat gives back what you put into it. Take the time to explore the many resources available on our website and through the National Wildlife Federation. You can also check out the University of Florida's Living Green webpages and particularly Landscaping for Wildlife which includes 10 easy to follow tips for creating a wildlife friendly landscape.
Don't have a lot of space?
In a dense urban area like Fort Lauderdale, many of our neighbors live in multi-family dwellings that do not have a backyard or garden space, however a small balcony or doorstop can still be the perfect place for a Certified Wildlife Habitat. A square or circular half barrel planter found at any hardware or nursery work well for a habitat for a small space. Also check out NatureScape Broward's Balconies and Patios to learn how to meet the minimum requirements for a certified habitat within a container.
Need Ideas? Go see our habitats.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is already well on its way to making our home a safe place for our wild neighbors to thrive! Did you know that City Hall is one of them? Certified habitats come in all shapes and all sizes, and are located throughout the city! We have habitats in parks, community centers and civic institutions, schools, and even apartment complexes, not to mention countless yards and other landscaped areas which have been certified. Even City Hall has been certified. Maybe you've never noticed, but the animals have. All of that lush greenery outside our main entrance and alongside the building provide exactly what birds, bugs and animals need.
Get certified.
When you apply for certification through National Wildlife Federation, there is generally a nominal registration fee ($20). You may also pay an additional fee to obtain an optional metal sign designating your Certified Wildlife Habitat®. Once certified, you receive a 1-year subscription to the award-winning National Wildlife Magazine.
Get cash back!
As part of the Sustainability Incentive Grant program, points will be awarded for properties registered as Certified Wildlife Habitats within HOA boundaries for the 2019 Fiscal Year. HOAs can get .5 points for each new certification, for a maximum of 5 points. Points translate to cash for your neighborhood!
Have Even More Fun
There are lots of ways to enhance your habitat and make it even more critter friendly. Here are a few ideas to try.
Instructables - Learn how to make a Frog Tube
Like many animals, frogs are experiencing population loss due to disease and habitat loss. Using just PVC pipe, you can easily create a frog tube in your yard that provides shelter and protection from the sun for smaller sized frogs.
Florida Bat Conservancey - Backyard Bat House
Bats may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking about our wild neighbors however; there are thirteen species of bats found in Florida, including subtropical regions like Fort Lauderdale! Bats are not the blood sucking creatures we know from movies and TV, in fact bats eat the bloodsucking creatures like mosquitoes and other insects. Bats are a form of natural pest control for our yards and open areas, a small bat can eat 3,000 insects a night.
So why build a bat box? Bats prefer to roost (hanging upside down while sleeping or resting) in caves or hallowed trees, but they can also be found roosting in buildings or other man made structures. Vandalism and development are harming bat habitats and populations in Florida and building a wooden bat box in your yard is a perfect way to keep these misunderstood creatures of the night feeling more at home.


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King Princess' latest continues a winning streak of mesmerising, stand-out pop singles.
'Pussy is God' is, as you might imagine, a celebration of queer love. Fueled by an adoration, the track is a catchy, feel-good number and is the first to be released from the singer since her critically-acclaimed 'Make My Bed' EP.
King Princess, real name Mikaela Straus, has had a knock-out year so far. Stunning us with the impactful '1950', she then returned with the exquisite 'Talia' before dropping an impressive EP on us.
'Pussy is God' is a queer delight, co-written by actress Amandla Stenberg who is dating the singer. The track is co-produced by Mike Malchicoff while the hypnotising music video is directed by Clare Gillen.
The single follows King Princess' first-ever, immediately-sold-out worldwide tour this autumn, which included a rapturously-received set at London's XOYO and a stop-off at 'Later…with Jools Holland' to make her debut TV appearance.
King Princess has additionally confirmed a North American tour beginning in the new year, with further live news expected soon.
The announced dates are as follows:
- January 17: First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
- January 18: Metro, Chicago, IL
- January 20: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON
- January 21: Corona Theatre, Montreal, QC
- January 23: Warsaw, Brooklyn, NY
- January 24: Irving Plaza, New York, NY
- January 25: Royale, Boston, MA
- January 27: 9:30 Club, Washington, DC
- January 28: TLA, Philadelphia, PA
- January 30: Terminal, West Atlanta, GA
- January 31: EXIT/IN, Nashville, TN
- February 2: Granada Theater, Dallas, TX
- February 3: Emos, Austin, TX
- February 6: Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ
- February 8: The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
Recently named as one of Spotify's latest RISE artists, King Princess is breaking all boundaries at just 19 years old. Signed to Mark Ronson's Zelig Records, she is expected to release her first full-length album next year.

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Happy Monday afternoon all,
Yesterday I made a couple cards using new MFT Pure Innocence sets. Using Jen's Deconstructed Sketch #117 layout and the Paper Player's color challenge by LeAnne, this is the first card. The challenge is to use Rich Razzleberry, Pool Party and Black. I colored my little kitty with Copics trying to match the Razzleberry and Pool Party colors.
Here is the inside. I kept it very, very simple.
Kitty Costume set, Pure Innocence by My Favorite Things
Paper: SU Rich Razzleberry and Pool Party card stock, X-Press It Blending card stock, SU Rich Razzleberry DSP
Ink: memento tuxedo black, SU Rich Razzleberry and Copics
Other: SU black ribbon, Seeing Spots EF, corner rounder punch, Want-2-Scrap black pearl
Thanks for looking in today,
About Me
- Colleen Begley
- I love crafting, especially rubber stamping. Most weekends I can be found surrounded by paper, rubber stamps and ink.
Monday, September 9, 2013
What's Mew?
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LOL, this little image is adorable...and your coloring is divine! Thanks for playing with my colors this week!ReplyDelete
Aw! What an adorable image, which you colored to perfection! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!ReplyDelete
Such a cute image and I love the repetition of the polka dots throughout your design. Adorable! Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Paper Players! :)ReplyDelete
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May 27, 2018 - 22:49
Blue Hors Zepter dominated the Grand Prix as well as the Grand Prix Special at the Equitour Aalberg in Uggerhalne. Zepter and Daniel Bachmann Andersen helped Denmark secure second place in the FEI Nations Cup.
Daniel and Blue Hors Zepter (Blue Hors Zack x Wokentanz II) were a league of its own at the CDIO4* Grand Prix, as the first part of the FEI Nations Cup in Uggerhalne. Zepter convinced in an almost flawless test with his power and his scope in the piaffe and his stunning passage. With a percentage of 76.217 they let the Dutch pair Emmelie Scholtens and Apache with almost 3 percent behind. Four of the five judges placed Daniel and Zepter first. The result sheet shows a 9 for the piaffe and for two canter pirouettes. Besides Apache Blue Hors Zepter also left Dante Weltino behind.
In the Grand Prix Special the five jugdes were unanimous and all placed Daniel and Blue Hors Zepter first. The percentage of 78.128 was even better than in the Grand Prix. Again the judges gave 9's for the piaffe. Like in the Grand Prix Zepter beated Dante Weltino and Zepter in the Special.
Daniel and Blue Hors Zepter were by far the best Danish combination and helped the team to become runner-up in the FEI Nations Cup, behind Sweden and in front of the Dutch team.
In Uggerhalne Daniel and Zepter improved their personal best scores with almost 5 percent. That only in their fourth international show at Grand Prix level. Zepter is only 10 years old, so that promises a lot for the future.
The next competition for Daniel is the Danish Championships at Brohom, where he will ride Blue Hors Zack and his son Zepter.


text: Abdominal hysterectomy - discharge; Supracervical hysterectomy - discharge; Radical hysterectomy - discharge; Removal of the uterus - dischargeYou were in the hospital to have surgery to remove your uterus. The fallopian tubes and ovaries may also have been removed. A surgical cut was made in your belly (abdomen) to perform the operation.While you were in the hospital, you had surgery to remove part or all of your uterus. This is called a hysterectomy. The surgeon made a 5- to 7-inch (13- to 18-centimeter) incision (cut) in the lower part of your belly. The cut was made either up and down or across (a bikini cut), just above your pubic hair. You may have also had:Your fallopian tubes or ovaries removedMore tissue removed if you have cancer, including part of your vaginaLymph nodes removedYour appendix removed Most people spend 2 to 5 days in the hospital after this surgery.Hysterectomy What to Expect at HomeIt may take at least 4 to 6 weeks for you to feel completely better after your surgery. The first two weeks are most often the hardest. Most people are recuperating at home during this period and do not try to go out too much. You may get tired easily during this time. You may have less appetite and limited mobility. You may need to take pain medicine regularly.Most people are able to stop taking pain medicine and increase their activity level after two weeks.Most people are able to perform more normal activities at this point, after two weeks such as desk work, office work, and light walking. In most cases, it takes 6 to 8 weeks for energy levels to return to normal.After your wound heals, you will have a 4- to 6-inch (10- to 15-centimeter) scar.If you had good sexual function before the surgery, you should continue to have good sexual function afterward. If you had problems with severe bleeding before your hysterectomy, sexual function often improves after surgery. If sexual function decreases after your hysterectomy, talk with your health care provider about possible causes and treatments.ActivityPlan to have someone drive you home from the hospital after your surgery. DO NOT drive yourself home.You should be able to do most of your regular activities in 6 to 8 weeks. Before then:DO NOT lift anything heavier than a gallon (4 liters) of milk. If you have children, DO NOT lift them.Short walks are ok. Light housework is ok. Slowly increase how much you do.Ask your provider when you can go up and down stairs. It will depend on the type of incision you had.Avoid all heavy activity until you have checked with your provider. This includes strenuous household chores, jogging, weightlifting, other exercise and activities that make you breathe hard or strain. DO NOT do sit-ups.DO NOT drive a car for 2 to 3 weeks, especially if you are taking narcotic pain medicine. It is OK to ride in a car. Although long trips in cars, trains or airplanes are not recommended during the first month after your surgery. DO NOT have sexual intercourse until you have had a checkup after surgery.Ask when you will be healed enough to resume normal sexual activity. This takes at least 6 to 12 weeks for most people.DO NOT put anything into your vagina for 6 weeks after your surgery. This includes douching and tampons. DO NOT take a bath or swim. Showering is OK. To manage your pain:You will get a prescription for pain medicines to use at home.If you are taking pain pills 3 or 4 times a day, try taking them at the same times each day for 3 to 4 days. They may work better this way.Try getting up and moving around if you are having some pain in your belly.Press a pillow over your incision when you cough or sneeze to ease discomfort and protect your incision.In the first couple of days, an ice pack may help relieve some of your pain at the site of surgery. Make sure your home is safe as you are recovering. Having a friend or family member provide groceries, food, and housework for you during the first month is highly recommended.Wound CareChange the dressing over your incision once a day, or sooner if it gets dirty or wet.Your provider will tell you when you do not need to keep your wound covered. Typically, dressings should be removed daily. Most surgeons will want you to leave the wound open to air most of the time after you are discharged from the hospital.Keep the wound area clean by washing it with mild soap and water. DO NOT take a bath or submerge the wound under water. You may remove your wound dressings (bandages) and take showers if sutures (stitches), staples, or glue were used to close your skin. DO NOT go swimming or soak in a bathtub or hot tub until your provider tells you it is OK.Steristrips are often left on incision sites by your surgeon. They should fall off in about a week. If they are still there after 10 days, you can remove them, unless your provider tells you not to.Other Self-careTry eating smaller meals than normal and have healthy snacks in between. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and drink 8 cups (2 liters) of water a day to keep from getting constipated. Try to make sure and get a daily source of protein to help with healing and energy levels.If your ovaries were removed, talk with your provider about treatment for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.When to Call the DoctorCall your provider if:You have a fever above 100.5°F (38°C).Your surgical wound is bleeding, red and warm to touch, or has thick, yellow, or green drainage.Your pain medicine is not helping your pain.It is hard to breathe or you have chest pain.You have a cough that does not go away.You cannot drink or eat.You have nausea or vomiting.You are unable to pass gas or have a bowel movement.You have pain or burning when you urinate, or you are unable to urinate.You have a discharge from your vagina that has a bad odor.You have bleeding from your vagina that is heavier than light spotting.You have a heavy watery discharge from your vagina.You have swelling or redness or pain in one of your legs. ReferencesBaggish MS, Henry B, Kirk JH. Abdominal hysterectomy. In: Baggish MS, Karram MM, eds. Atlas of pelvic anatomy and gynecologic surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 12.Gambone JC. Gynecologic procedures: Imaging studies and surgery. In: Hacker NF, Gambone JC, Hobel CJ, eds. Hacker & Moore's Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 31.Jones HW. Gynecologic surgery. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 20th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 70.BACK TO TOP


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Early morning activities, physical or intellectual that kids make, require a lot of energy. That's why they need to have breakfast for better efficiency. The calorie amount that a breakfast needs will be the 25% of the total diet, while lunch has to be the 30%, dinner the 30% and the rest would be equal to snacks during the day (15%).
Some nutritionists consider that breakfast can condition the learning process of the kid. Actually, professors can easily identify which students haven't had breakfast; they notice it because they have less energy than the others.
On the other hand, a well-balanced breakfast helps prevent child obesity. Some studies shown that obesity cases are superior on persons that don't have breakfast. This happens because when lunch time arrives, you will be so hungry that the first thing you will want will be fatty foods.
The bad distribution of the meals will also increase the chances of the body absorbing the fat instead of burning it. And the lack of energy limits game time.
Even though breakfast is an important meal, is common that people forget about it. The big issue is when kids have late night dinners and go to sleep late, the consequence is that the next day they will wake up just to go to school and will forget about breakfast.
Kids remember the habits that they see the most and also listen, if they see that breakfast isn't considered, they won't considerer it.
When making breakfast for your kid, remember that it needs to have some dairy, a cereal and a fruit.
Sometimes it can have included some low fat sausage. Dairy contribute proteins, calcium and vitamins A, D and B. The farinaceous contribute carbohydrates. And the fruits contribute carbohydrates, vitamins and fiber. It's recommended to change the combinations of these three groups of foods.
For example, when you use dairy don't limit yourself to just milk, you can alternate it with fresh cheese or yogurt.
Here are some golden rules:
- Remember that beside the content, the way you give breakfast to your kids is also important. Give them at least 15 minutes.
- Have breakfast with your children. Psychologies recommend that is better that kids don't have breakfast alone.
- The place matters. Avoid that they have breakfast while sitting on the couch, remember that you are also educating your children.
- Avoid giving them an excessive amount of food, be to monotonous, punish them or threatening them if they don't eat.


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The $120 Basic package includes the following props:
$130 Premium package includes the following props:
This is for 4 days rental period. We provide set up for our wedding packages, photobooth packages and dessert table packages. If you require set up, it's an additional $150 for 1 package, $200 for 2 packages, $250 for 3 packages. Props will be delivered to venue for set up.
Please state that you require set up in the 'special instruction to seller' upon check out. Set up cost will be added to invoice that will be emailed to you.


text: Today I held off on creating formulas to adjust the film budget in order to do something that is very important: starting to define the responsibilities of every person hired as well as what qualifications I expect. This additional level of preparation ensures that we have the budget to hire people with the qualifications I expect and the workload I am asking. Just like I'll keep working on the budget until we have one that I'm ready to raise funds for, I'll keep working on the role everyone will have.


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Well done to all the children who will get a postcard through their door this weekend.
Lots of the teachers were pleased with the way these children are really good at helping others and being good team players. Some of the children got the award for their positive outlook, always trying their best, being willing to take risks, smiling and being ready to learn. Finally, some of the youngest children received the award for writing their first ever sentences – what an achievement!
Well done all!


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A term used in web analytics to describe a person who visits your website one or more times within a certain period.
The visitor is considered "unique" because s/he is only counted once during the reported period — assuming that person is using the same device/IP address to access your site.
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A fun, exciting, interactive show for 7-11 year olds. This show reveals hidden voices throughout history,takes a fresh look at the past and discovers the women who, despite their significant contributions, aren't in the galleries, museums or history books.
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Poor Harvey! And poor mom too... I hope it passes with little issues!
So Harvey pushed open a door that must not have been latched and got a hold of a pack of suet bird feed. He ate the whole thing befire i realized he even had it! I assume it's not going to kill him, but i am sure there will be lots if diahreah and throw up in the future., I am only concerned that the fat is enough to cause gastritis.. anyone have thoughts on what i should watch for before freaking out and running to the ER?
Poor Harvey! And poor mom too... I hope it passes with little issues!
When I needed a hand, I found your paw.
I would watch for lethargy, maybe throwing up blood?? Louie ate potting soil a couple years ago and got diarrhea for a few days.
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I wouldn't worry as it wouldn't be sold all these decades on the market and cause of dead birds. You can even make it yourself. Made out of lard and/or animal fat n seeds. But yes might have diarrhea or vomit a bit but unlikely. Simply keep an eye. Hey good way to get a shiny coat.
Thanks all! I am its keeping a close eye. So far so good. Normal poop and no vomit.
He is snuggling next to me as I watch this little girl cry because their best cousin just let after being here 10 days. They are sad he is gone.
I will surely keep you all posted. Thank you!!
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Such a beauty!
Harvey's face is the best... he seems totally unfazed!!! Lol
"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Helen Keller
RIP Wellie, Bella, Winston & Roxie
So.. update: there has been much diahreah of suet and seed..... but what is really concerning me is i never found the plastic wrapper... so now i am really concerned that that is going to be stuck in there.. the last time he ate that toy and we didn't know it, it was a partial obstruction and was there for 2 weeks because he was still eating, pooping etc. Now i am scared. I swear he gives me a run for my money!! i'm going to keep watching for the plastic wrap to come out for another day or 2 but momma is starting to stress!
He has had diareah several times today and i keep watching for the wrapper, but a bunch of the times he has gone in the house and eats it before i can get to him! He just got put in a pen! He has never been penned in and doesn't know what to make of it.. i had to put the big bed on floor in front of it in case he tries to jump out. He is a jumper and im afraid he will try so just in case.. he has a soft landing.


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Our Day did come in Washington, DC!
The odyssey began Monday morning when we woke up to find six more freakin' inches of snow on the ground. After cleaning up the snow on the ground, and taking Homer the Beagle to Doggie Day Care we headed to South Station for what I knew would be a great trip and a long day Tuesday. On the train down I kept in touch with my friend Dave who was texting me on the Bruins losing to the Blues in a shootout, despite having a two goal lead in the third period…not good B's. We stayed at in Baltimore's Inner Harbor and rented a car. This turned out to be a very good idea. We had already researched what we would do as far as getting into DC. We would drive from Baltimore to one of the outlying Metro stops and take the Metro into the Capital area. This was quite the experience. Paul put in the GPS three different Metro stops that we could get to just in case the parking was non-existent at one of the others. I initially said that we would leave the hotel around 5:30a and he said we should leave earlier than that. I said 5:30 would be fine…he said in that voice, OK. After getting to sleep and then hearing lots of noise outside our room at 2:48 from several groups up and getting ready to board their buses for DC, I thought again about what time we should leave…and crawled out of bed at 3:25 and took a shower and got ready to leave. Paul got up after me and did the same. We left the hotel at 4am and headed for Beltsville Station. No problems on the road until we get about 2 miles from the station exit and traffic came to screeching halt, except the left lanes. So we figured it was a safer bet to continue forward and go to New Carrollton Station. Bingo. We were in the station parking lot within five minutes and ready to get on the train. One problem, as we entered the station at 5am, we bought our Obama Tickets and then headed into what we initially thought was a small line. HA! We went up the escalator leading OUT of the station, down the parking lot about a half mile and then back the other way into the station to get a train. It was very orderly and people were all laughing about it in the 17 degree warmth and at 5:50a, we were on a train heading into the Capital. Once at Capital South station, it was a bit of chaos as everyone wanted get out at the same time but the Metro police and employees made sure everyone got out and onto the escalators and out onto the streets of Washington. So, we found a bathroom to use and some coffee and we made our way to the National Mall. Although very cold and pretty excited, it was just barely after 6am and the festivities wouldn't begin until about 10am and swearing in at Noon. We then found a tent just outside the Mall that was selling hot dogs and hot chocolate. Paul and I each had one and that was the extent of our nourishment for the rest of the day in DC. Not really a bad idea since once back on the Mall, getting to and from anything more than an inch from where you were standing was virtually impossible. There was also another street vendor that was not quite ready for prime time but was selling "Barack-wurst". We would have tried it had they been ready. On cold feet we settled in with a couple million of our closest friends and began the long wait. We were a few hundred yards from one of the Jumbotron TV screens so we could watch the festivities which began at 9am as they should the concert from Sunday night. Since I had not seen that, it took some of the time away. At 10am, the Dignitary introductions began with the Military bands playing. The House of Representatives, Senators, Former Presidents and First Ladies and a lot of other people that we don't know. And of course all the rock stars and celebrities, including the greatest of them all, Muhammad Ali. The announcer was introducing everyone that mattered in Washington and he also had the best line of the day as he told everyone to "Please Be Seated". Needless to say that brought quite the joyful cheer from the masses on the Mall. There was the video of all that came through the Capital, up the stairs and down the stairs, cheers, respectful applause, and boos for Bush 43 including the chanting made famous by those hated Montreal Canadien Fans from the song by Steam, "Na na na na. Na na na na. Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye. But from the time Barack Obama came into view inside the Capital on his way up and down those steps, every time his picture was on the screen, the throng screamed and yelled. All day there were spontaneous chants of rock star encore quality. "Obama! Obama! Obama! And when the moments away from being President, and Barack Obama made his entrance onto the Capital Stage, the massive crowd on the National Mall went crazy. Just before noon, Vice President Joe Biden was sworn in and you could feel the anticipation growing as he wasn't the main event. Then Representative Diane Feinstein came to the podium as one of the directors of the Inauguration Committee and introduced us to our Chief Justice of the United States, The Honorable John Roberts who was to administer the Presidential Oath of office to our 44th President. As Barack Obama stepped to the Podium, it was truly amazing how so many people in a group of an estimated two million, could be so quiet as we all heard how the Bush appointed Chief Justice screwed up the words to the Oath and unsuccessfully tried to regain control of the swearing in. He did manage to get the last few words correct and swear in our 44th and First Black President of the United States of America, Barack Hussein Obama. For the third time in less than six months, it was again as emotional for me as it was when he won the nomination and the election. I kept thinking of my mom and grandmother and just how they would be taking all this in. I wish I was more literary and could really describe how I felt. Just an overwhelming feeling of pride, exhilaration, calming and unbelievable joy. I remember a great many people slightly older than me that said they remember being at Dr. King's march on Washington in '68, I think I know a bit about how they felt. Not as much as they did because of our country's history back then. But I do know now, what that March meant! I don't know what kind of President Barack Obama will be, but let's join with him and support him and let our country become United as it was a decade ago. -Ric Duarte-Diehard


text: NDP leadership contender Guy Caron put out a "Workers First" platform plank Wednesday that includes $90 billion in new spending priorities and a pledge to shorten the work day by an hour — and implies that he's not afraid of deficit spending. The announcement comes a week before the next NDP leadership debate in Victoria, B.C., and promises a range of measures aimed at dealing with precarious work, job automation and transitioning away from fossil fuels. Caron's plan would, among other things, update federal labour standards to "replace the eight-hour workday with a seven-hour workday without wage loss" to counter job automation and precarious work conditions. He also pitched a "robust carbon tax" (although he doesn't say how large it should be), suggested part of an increase to the corporate tax rate should be earmarked for job retraining and support programs, and called for an increase in the inflation target for Canada from two to four per cent. On the spending front, Caron said he would grow the "green economy" by investing $90 billion over a decade — $32 billion for renewable energy projects, $30 billion for green energy retrofits, $18 billion for public transit and $10 billion for high-speed rail. It's one of a number of other work-related proposals; Caron notes near the bottom that none of it will come cheap. "In restructuring our economy, we are undertaking an enormously ambitious and essential project for the future of our country. Thus, it may be necessary to incur a deficit," the plan states. The NDP pledged during the 2015 election to balance the books for four years — a surprise move that has remained a source of contention in the party ever since. The now small pool of contenders to replace Tom Mulcair as head of the NDP this October includes presumed frontrunner Ontario MPP Jagmeet Singh, northern Ontario MP Charlie Angus and Manitoba MP Niki Ashton. B.C. MP Peter Julian, who was running a campaign to move the party further to the left, dropped out of the race early this month, citing fundraising issues. Caron has been running a policy-heavy campaign anchored in pledges for a basic income program and significant tax system changes. Wednesday's announcement blends in a number of environmental pledges with more labour-focused promises. Other leadership contenders have focused heavily on environment commitments in the race so far; Angus has called for a carbon budget and Singh has pledged to speed up Canada's reduction of carbon emissions and hit a more ambitious target for 2030 than is called for under the Paris Agreement outlines — a promise Ashton recently matched. Read more: Politics, Labour + Industry


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This page includes media and links highlighting events in the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society's programming and educational initiatives. We hope you'll take time to browse through the selections.
WCPN 90.3 FM – The Sound of Ideas: Beyond Ferguson
Drew Maziasz (The Sound of Ideas) explores how CCGS students express themselves through music as they address current social unrest. Guests include Brian Gaudino (CCGS Director of Education), Thomas Flippin (composer of Beyond Ferguson), and Alana Colvin (CCGS alum).
Click here to listen to the feature which aired 7/1/20 on WCPN 90.3 FM
Watch the video created by CCGS students & alums for Thomas Flippin's powerful composition:
Cleveland Metropolitan School District –
Music Program Helps Improve Students' Grades & Emotions
Students and administrators from Luis Muñoz Marin Dual Language Academy discuss the positive impact that CCGS Education has made on students' lives in this video produced by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District:
Arts Mastery: Cleveland Classical Guitar Society
(presented by the Cleveland Foundation)
Through their Arts Mastery initiative, the Cleveland Foundation recognizes the need for students in Cleveland to have access to meaningful arts education that goes beyond an introductory level. In this video, students, teachers, and school administrators discuss the impact of CCGS Education Program.
News 5 Cleveland – Classical Guitar with a Hip-Hop Twist
News 5 Cleveland paid a visit to the Lexington Bell Community Center in July 2019 to see the work CCGS is doing with the students. This project features a collaboration with local hip-hop artist Archie Green and CCGS teacher Andy Poxon. Archie and Andy have been fusing hip-hop and classical guitar in a class that gets kids engaged and excited!
Click here to watch the project in action!
CCGS appeared on CBS This Morning on March 15, 2019
CCGS student Damian Goggans and Erik Mann, Executive Director, appeared on CBS This Morning to talk about the CCGS Education Program. Watch the clip here:
Brighter Days
CCGS partnered with Center for Arts-Inspired Learning to present summer ArtWorks, a program which high school students are paid to study their art form and develop career skills. One product of this program was a beautiful, uplifting composition called Brighter Days.
WKSU 89.7 FM – CCGS Education Program feature
"A non-profit arts organization is turning inner-city Cleveland kids into classical guitarists. It's a growing outreach program started by the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society, that began working in the schools about six years ago. This past spring, they got a Cleveland Foundation grant to expand to an after-school program in the Clark Fulton neighborhood."
Click here to listen to the feature which aired on WKSU 89.7 FM
Damian Goggan's performance with Les Frères Méduses
Prior to joining CCGS's program, Damian Goggans had never had the opportunity to formally study an instrument. Damian's many concerts in recent years include this performance with Les Frères Méduses on the International Series in 2018:
WCLV 104.9 FM – Interview with Sharon Isbin
CCGS presented classical guitarist Sharon Isbin in her Cleveland debut in February 2018. Prior to the concert she stopped by IdeaStream to chat with WCLV Classical 104.9 host Angela Mitchell. They were joined by local guitarist Colin Davin, a former student of Isbin.
Click here to listen to the feature which aired on WCLV 104.9 FM
The Deeper Meaning of Learning Music
Martez Price, a former student of CCGS Education, talks about his experiences in the program. While a student, Martez became the first Junior Teacher, a position that allowed him to gain teaching experience working in collaboration with CCGS and Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland. After graduating from high school, Martez spent a year working as an assistant teacher for the CCGS Education Program.


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Aldrick Strickland wrote:Aldrick Strickland wrote:Jack wrote:
This looks like a perfect example of neuroticism. I'm just going to leave this comment here.
I honestly don't know how if you light a candle and pray to Lady Lilith/Durga (and call to her using the former name) ,you can get exposed to the enemy and they can kill you *in every way*.
This kind of ritual is done almost every time you pray ceremonially or do some kind of ritual in your altar. The story behind Diwali is also nice,Lord Rama ruler of the Solar Dynasty had his wife stolen from him and he fought a war to rescue her. When he returned back it was a night of Amavasya (new moon). So everyone lighted candles in celebration of the return of the original ruler.
However since you destroyed a celebratory topic which could have led to many nice posts about ancient cultures, I honestly don't know what to say more. I'll just leave you with your virulent OCD about everything being a Jewish hack. The next thing you know every guy passing by in the crowds is a Hitman whose after you. Though I do hope you get over this by meditation and self control.
You should contact the Gods in your signature and ask about this topic and if it's a Jewish scam or not.
Insults some more and then does an appeal to superiority. I hope you get over this thing called acting like a sane calm human and be like me, awesome.
So now im going to delete this and make your new post.
Jack- Yeah Sister, you are right. You gotta be careful! Especially with indian stuff that has been the most corrupted. But I did my research on this actually. It seems really awesome. Let me post some info and lets look into this together. I think you will actually like it!
This is actually a really cool Holiday!
Diwali, Deepavali or Dipavali is the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere (spring in southern hemisphere).[5][6] One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance."[7][8][9] During the celebration, temples, homes, shops and office buildings are brightly illuminated.[10] The preparations, and rituals, for the festival typically last five days, with the climax occurring on the third day coinciding with the darkest night of the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika. In the Gregorian calendar, the festival generally falls between mid-October and mid-November.[11
In the lead-up to Diwali, celebrants will prepare by cleaning, renovating, and decorating their homes and workplaces.[12] During the climax, revellers adorn themselves in their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes with diyas (oil lamps or candles), offer puja (worship) to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth,[note 1] light fireworks, and partake in family feasts, where mithai (sweets) and gifts are shared. Diwali is also a major cultural event for the Hindu and Jain diaspora from the Indian subcontinent.[15][16][17]
The five-day festival originated in the Indian subcontinent and is mentioned in early Sanskrit texts. The names of the festive days of Diwali, as well as the rituals, vary by region. Diwali is usually celebrated eighteen days after the Dussehra (Dasara, Dasain) festival with Dhanteras, or the regional equivalent, marking the first day of the festival when celebrants prepare by cleaning their homes and making decorations on the floor, such as rangoli.[18] The second day is Choti Diwali, or equivalent in north India, while for Hindus in the south of India it is Diwali proper. Western, central, eastern and northern Indian communities observe Diwali on the third day and the darkest night of the traditional month. In some parts of India, the day after Diwali is marked with the Govardhan Puja and Diwali Padva, which is dedicated to the relationship between wife and husband. Some Hindu communities mark the last day as Bhai Dooj, which is dedicated to the bond between sister and brother,[19] while other Hindu and Sikh craftsmen communities mark this day as Vishwakarma Puja and observe it by performing maintenance in their work spaces and offering prayers.[20][21]
Some other faiths in India also celebrate their respective festivals alongside Diwali. The Jains observe their own Diwali, which marks the final liberation of Mahavira,[22][23] the Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas to mark the release of Guru Hargobind from a Mughal Empire prison,[24] while Newar Buddhists, unlike other Buddhists, celebrate Diwali by worshiping Lakshmi.[25][26] The festival of Diwali is an official holiday in Fiji,[27] Guyana,[28] India, Malaysia (except Sarawak),[29] Mauritius, Myanmar,[30] Nepal,[31] Singapore,[32] Sri Lanka, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.[33]
Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national festival that is enjoyed by most Indians regardless of faith: Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs.
Hindus interpret the Diwali story based upon where they live:
In northern India they celebrate the story of King Rama's return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps.
Southern India celebrates it as the day that Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura.
In western India the festival marks the day that Lord Vishnu, the Preserver (one of the main gods of the Hindu trinity) sent the demon King Bali to rule the nether world.
In all interpretations, one common thread rings true—the festival marks the victory of good over evil.
Non-Hindu communities have other reasons for celebrating the holiday:
In Jainism, it marks the nirvana or spiritual awakening of Lord Mahavira on October 15, 527 B.C.
In Sikhism it marks the day that Guru Hargobind Ji, the Sixth Sikh Guru was freed from imprisonment.
On the first day of Diwali, people consider it auspicious to spring clean the home and shop for gold or kitchen utensils.
On the second day, people decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powders or sand.
The third day is the main day of the festival when families gather together for Lakshmi puja, a prayer to Goddess Lakshmi followed by mouth-watering feasts and firework festivities.
The fourth day is the first day of the new year when friends and relatives visit with gifts and best wishes for the season.
On the last day of Diwali, brothers visit their married sisters who welcome them with love and a lavish meal.
Im Glad you posted about this. Sounds great. Happy Diwali.
Oh btw, Aldrick!
I was wondering, is Lakshmi another name for one of our Goddesses? Mother Lilith perhaps? Or is it corrupted?
What about Vishnu?
I've heard of these two names from a TV Indian series my mom watches everyday, and I thought that since it is a TV series, those names must be corrupted because in there, people WORSHIP that deity, while our True Gods told that we don't need to worship them because they don't need slaves like jews or that reptilian hive mind "YHVH" shits do... So I am hoping to learn from those who have more knowledge on this, THANK YOU!!!!


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Vatican City, Nov 4, 2016 / 08:37 am (CNA/EWTN News).- In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis focuses on migrants, refugees and countries who assist them, stressing that it's possible for anyone to be placed in a situation forcing them to leave home.
The video, released Nov. 4, shows men and women refugees, law enforcement, media and a doctor walking through a revolving door as the Pope asks the question, "can one country alone manage the problems of forced migration?"
"We must move away from indifference and the fear of accepting others," he says in the video. "Because that other could be you. Or me…"
"Join me in this prayer request," Pope Francis says, "that the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity."
An initiative of the Jesuit-run global prayer network Apostleship of Prayer, the Pope's prayer videos are filmed in collaboration with the Vatican Television Center and mark the first time the Roman Pontiff's monthly prayer intentions have been featured on video.
This month's intention reflects a topic the Pope has spoken about frequently. In April he brought several Syrian families to Rome with him after his day-trip to Lesbos, Greece, and has also supported the ecumenical project "Humanitarian Corridors" to help bring other refugees legally and safely into Italy.
In a news conference aboard the papal plane returning from Sweden Nov. 1, the Pope said that "the prudence of those who administrate must be very open" to receiving refugees, as well as in "making calculations as to how to settle them, because not only must a refugee be received, but he must be integrated."
"And, if a country has a 'living capacity' – let's call it that – of integration," Pope Francis said, "do it up to that limit…and if there's anything more? Do more! But always with an open heart, it's not human to close doors! It's not human to close the heart!"
The Apostleship of Prayer, which produces the monthly videos on the Pope's intentions, was founded by Jesuit seminarians in France in 1884 to encourage Christians to serve God and others through prayer, particularly for the needs of the Church.
Since the late 1800s, the organization has received a monthly, "universal" intention from the Pope. In 1929, an additional missionary intention was added by the Holy Father, aimed at the faithful in particular.
While there are two intentions, the prayer videos are centered on the first, universal intention.
The Pope's evangelization intention for November, according to the Apostleship of Prayer is for the "Collaboration of Priests and Laity."
"That within parishes, priests and lay people may collaborate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement."
His intentions this year have so far focused on themes the Pontiff speaks out about frequently, such as interreligious dialogue, care for creation, families in hardship, the elderly and marginalized, and respect for women.
Francis' prayer intentions for the rest of the year are listed on the organization's website and center on other themes close to Francis' heart, such as prayers for an end to child-soldiers.


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Remote Healthcare Platform as Standard of Care
IoT Data is making remote healthcare the standard of care so that ever person everywhere can have access to healthcare. What Intel is trying to do is deliver a platform that allows for interoperable devices and data standards. So regardless of the patient's healthcare environment, that information can be delivered securely, privately, over a common platform.


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Gmail to Block JavaScript Attachments
Starting February 13th Gmail will begin blocking JavaScript files from being both delivered and sent to their email accounts. This means users will no longer be able to attach .js files as this file type is increasingly being used as a form of malicious malware that allows hacker to gain access to the user's computer. This will also prevent hackers from hiding them in compressed forms, such as .zip as well. Moving forward, if a user needs to send a JavaScript file, they may do so by using their Google Drive or Google Cloud Storage accounts. Continue reading this story here.


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Raymond Davis, hired by a private security firm for carrying out tasks of the US government, has published his account of killing Faheem and Faizan and the subsequent events of 2011. The book titled 'The Contractor" has created a storm in the Pakistani media, though the book contains nothing novel about the politics of Pakistan, and many of the claims made are demonstrably false. The account is nothing more than a revenge letter to Pakistan from a criminal who had the misfortune to get caught.
The author imagines himself a James Bond like character, and flippantly writes about how fast he was able to shoot down his victims. And if it feels like a novel, or a film script, it is exactly that. The account of his escape is grossly exaggerated, and the purpose of the whole tirade seems to be to disparage the country where he was put in prison for a mere 49 days.
But the way politics around the book are playing out are much more complicated. There are serious allegations made against the Army, especially General Shuja Pasha, Hussain Haqqani, and the ISI for orchestrating his fast release; allegations that will remain blot on their reputation due to their silence, exaggerating their complicity. And then there are those like PTI Chief Imran Khan who are almost celebrating the book, encouraging all to read it, saying, "The book is a shameful account of how our top political and military leadership collaborated to let a cold blooded killer, responsible for four deaths, go scot-free." The PTI Chief clearly sides with David's warped narrative, that is meant to show Pakistan as a backward, terrorist state, exposing his own gullibility and lack of critical thinking.
The fact is that an American killed two Pakistani's and had to spend 49 days in jail, and in relative comfort compared to the wretched common criminal. He was safely released, just because he was white, American, and Pakistan could not make the US into an enemy. Yet, his bloated and ungrateful ego chose to malign a people who have lost countless lives in his country's War-On-Terror, a war he made profit from, just like his book will. Even when he writes about those who saved him, like Gen. Pasha he is unkind and petulant, as if his rash actions should not have had any consequences.
This is not a man who can be believed, and not an account that can be trusted. It is another black-and-white American treatise on why Pakistan is the worst and the US, even its murders and spies, are the best. While our politicians and security agencies have much to answer for, as they always have, the revenge novel of a narcissist leaves too many factual gaps and slurs against Pakistan to be taken seriously enough to condemn or condone them.


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I wanted to write up and share this dream I had about an hour ago as it was intensely powerful. I have been rather stressed all day as we have had workmen here who stayed much later than I hoped (for a total of 8 hours!) and I was pretty bitter that I was unable… Continue reading (Dream) An Evening At A Shrine
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Inari and Loki Part 3: Working Together
In this post I am going to talk about my experience in working with both Inari-Ōkami and Loki. Please note that this is my personal experience and will not apply to everyone! Introductions I have had my Inari-Ōkami kamidana for many years now and when Loki requested an altar I was worried that their energies… Continue reading Inari and Loki Part 3: Working Together
Our Parent Inari-Ōkamisama
Being a human in a modern society can often be a stressful and taxing endeavor. Our commitment to our work and social lives can result in very little time for ourselves and our relationships to kami. In Shinto it is customary for us to pray and be thankful for our blessings daily and some of… Continue reading Our Parent Inari-Ōkamisama
[Guest Post] Inari-Okami in Numata City
This week we have a wonderful guest post by Hannah over at http://benannainjapan.blogspot.com/! This post does an excellent job of illustrating just how much influence Inari has in a small area. I love how the shrines range from formal to casual, traditional to untraditional. And of course, the pure feeling of love and nostalgia that… Continue reading [Guest Post] Inari-Okami in Numata City


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Listen to Episode 30 (the usual filthy filthy language warnings apply) by clicking HERE!
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Bonus clips: "Suicide Squad by David Ayer, starring Joel Kinnaman; "Mission: Impossible", created by Bruce Geller, starring Bob Johnson; "Intergalactic" by the Beastie Boys; and "Everybody Talks" by Neon Trees.
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Saturday, June 22, 2019
Just Call It "Q"!
I've been watching a lot of Larry Cohen movies of late and recently learned that this maverick director passed away just a few months ago. He seemed to be one of those energetic characters that the movie industry loves and hates at the same time, a go-getter but not one who does things by the book. That's all well and good until someone gets hurt and on Q, a movie about the great flying god of the Azetics Quetzoquotal setting up shop in New York City there was ample opportunity for that.
I've long wanted to watch Q, but it never seemed to be a movie which played anywhere I was and I kept running across references to the stop-motion animation, a dying art even when this 80's flickw as being made. The flying monster in this one is okay and performs its functions well enough,but like so many movie monsters fails to live up the outstanding imagery of the posters. Boris Vallejo outdid himself on this one.
The story of how the movie got to be made is fascinating as well. Cohen was fired off a project and just to keep his hand in and to stick to the folks who sent him packing he put together a movie in a matter of days, calling favors from across the world. David Carradine , Richard Roundtree and Michael Moriarty give this monster epic heft, and the presence of Candy Clark assures one and all its status in the cult community. Cohen and Moriarty got along so well on this movie that they worked together on several of other projects.
Q ain't a great monster movie by any stretch, but it's a darn entertaining one and has an energy many of the modern much ballyhooed epics fail to match.
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This one's right up there with C.H.U.D.!ReplyDeleteReplies
I do indeed get the same self-conscious "we're making a monster movie here" vibe from these two flicks.Delete
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I always want to like Q more than I do, Rip. I've seen it a few times and love the cheesiness of the monster and the whole concept, but I feel like Cohen gave Moriarty way too much lead to ham it up and take over the movie, and I find him a really unlikable actor to start with.ReplyDelete
Have you seen Cohen's 'God Told Me To' yet? That's an unbelievable film.Replies
I ordered a copy of "God Told Me To" and it should be here in a few days. I've been sopping up Cohen movies lately (the It's Alive trilogy might show up here at the Dojo sooner than later) and that seems to be exactly the kind of movie I'm hungry for this summer. Thanks.Delete
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Quetzalcoatl is hard to spell, so "Q" is enough, I reckon. The only other films with one letter titles that come to mind are, of course, Fritz Lang's classic "M" and the Greek thriller "Z"... and two movies titled "W" (the first starred Twiggy, and the other was about George W. Bush. played by Josh Brolin).ReplyDelete
This episode of the Pure Cinema podcast is a retrospective and tribute to Cohen which I really liked it.ReplyDelete


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Tech Orchard adds EUC solutions engineer to team, expands client support
As IT leaders look for cost-effective ways to secure their corporate infrastructure without hindering employee productivity or limiting device accessibility, the value of a modern management approach is coming sharply into focus. To ensure Tech Orchard is well positioned to address the growing demand for help transitioning successfully to the digital workspace, we are pleased to announce the addition of Tom Bollig to our team.
Tom will serve as an EUC (end-user computing) solutions engineer. In this role, he'll primarily be in the field assisting clients with implementing and managing VMware's Workspace ONE powered by Airwatch and VMware Horizon. These platforms allow companies to capitalize on the value of unified endpoint management (UEM) and desktop and app virtualization to meet key business requirements and common use cases for the increasingly mobile workplace.
Prior to joining Tech Orchard, Tom spent nearly a decade providing network solutions and IT systems support for organizations like ConvergeOne, AOS and the Riley County Police Department. He has vast experience supporting VMware products in the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and server virtualization spaces and has earned VMware, Cisco and Microsoft certifications for networks, database management and virtualization. Previously, he spent time in customer service roles for various wireless communications companies.
"We're thrilled to have Tom Bollig joining the Tech Orchard team. Not only will clients appreciate and benefit from his extensive knowledge in critical EUC endeavors, they'll experience what a pleasure it is working with someone who embodies exceptional customer service," said Phil Poje, founder and CEO of Tech Orchard.
"Tom is always looking for ways to help companies optimize their solutions and systems, which ultimately helps our clients maximize the value of their IT investment and discover meaningful mobility."
Tom is already hard at work as an extension of many of our clients' IT teams and looks forward to meeting and serving our growing client base. He can be reached via phone at 913.228.2922 or email at email@example.com.
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George R. Baddour, Jr., M.D.
Dr. George Baddour, originally from Munford, Tennessee, has been in private practice with University Orthopedic Surgeons since 1985.
He graduated from The University of Tennessee Knoxville in 1975. Undergraduate academic honors included Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa. Dr. Baddour obtained his medical degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and trained in orthopedic surgery at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga. He also completed a trauma fellowship at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
He serves as a clinical instructor at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Baddour has a special interest in the treatment of injuries and disease of the shoulder.
Dr. Baddour is an avid hiker and runner. He is married, and he and his wife have one son.
- Bachelor of Arts: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 1975
- Doctor of Medicine: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Memphis, TN, 1978
- The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, TN, 1979
- Orthopedic Surgery: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN, 1980 – 1984
- Trauma: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, 1984
Began Practice at University Orthopedic Surgeons
- 1985
Professional Distinctions
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Knoxville Academy of Medicine
- Tennessee Medical Association
- Tennessee Orthopaedic Society
Hospital Affiliations
- East Tennessee Children's Hospital
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
- Fort Sanders West Outpatient Surgery Center
- Parkwest Medical Center
- Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
- The University of Tennessee Medical Center
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1926 Alcoa Highway, Suite 210
Knoxville, TN 37920
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The 10 questions to ask before adopting a dog
Posted on October 07 2018
The idea of welcoming a dog to your home enchants you. It is true that these balls of hair are absolutely adorable and add a good mood in your daily life. But becoming a homeowner creates many responsibilities that you may not have thought of.
If it can bring you happiness, make sure you can return the favor ...
To help you, here are the main questions you need to think about and answer seriously before welcoming a dog into your home. Queries based on everyday life that will allow you to see more clearly.
1. Am I willing to commit?
Adopting a dog takes time and that throughout his life. You will need to take care of him for 10 or 15 years depending on the breed.
2. Do I have enough free time to take care of it?
After an exhausting day of work, taking time for yourself remains important. It will still be necessary that you can grant 30 minutes minimum of attention for the walk . Every day, in any weather and summer or winter. In addition, you will have to wash it regularly. And if he has long hair, you will be forced to brush it almost every day.
3. Am I the only one who wants this dog?
It is not uncommon in a home to realize that not everyone wants a pet. Apart from the relationship problems that surrounds you, finding yourself alone in caring for a dog is your responsibility even more important.
4. Do I have room to welcome him to my home?
It is important that your habitat has a suitable living space for you and a new dog. The presence of a companion at home is based on the principle of colocation. It can take up a lot of room and intrude on your comfort of life, as you do on his own.
Important detail: if you are a renter, make sure that the presence of a dog is allowed in the rental agreement ...
5. Is having a garden compulsory for the acquisition of a dog?
It is certain: to own a garden represents a nice advantage. But check that it is well fenced to avoid running away. If you do not have one, it is not unacceptable, but avoid big dogs and opt for a doggie perhaps older and already used to live indoors.
Last point: if you do not have a garden, having a park nearby is a good alternative. Your future dog should exercise regularly without always being on a leash. And in case of urgent natural needs, not having to go for miles remains a real asset.
6. Do I have the financial means to offer and care for a dog?
Owning a dog is a long-term investment. Young puppies are not given and can cost hundreds or even thousands of euros to purchase depending on the breed. But it does not stop there. It will also think of veterinary fees , food budget, accessories, toys and incidentally the cost of a professional training.
7. Do I have any means of transportation?
You will surely have to move with your dog. For that, it is important that you have an efficient and adapted public transport network if you live in the city. In the same way, your car must be able to welcome it without problem in order to avoid the damage.
8. I already have an animal, will they get along?
If you already own pets , make sure they get along with new dogs or puppies. Beforehand, you can test the behavior of your pet with one of your relatives who also own animals. You will thus have a lot of information on the conditions of welcome of the newcomer.
9. Am I not allergic?
If this is your first dog and you have never lived with a dog, check that you are not allergic to it . It can happen, just as someone around you can be. It is safer to check before you commit.
10. Am I not too maniac for a dog?
Fairies of the house and sick of the tasks, take care! Dogs do not necessarily have a sense of storage and cleanliness as developed as you. A detail that seems insignificant, but that can tip the scales.
These are the big questions to ask before welcoming a dog. If you are convinced and you have become aware of all these constraints, then go for it! Choose your race according to your expectations, needs and constraints. You are spoiled for choice because there are hundreds.


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Join Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and Hospice by the Sea Foundation on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Medalist Golf Club for the Fifth Annual Hospice Signature Golf Classic. Founded in 1995 by Greg Norman and Peter Dye, the Medalist Golf Club is an exclusive private course offering an exceptional golfing experience – enhanced by its natural surroundings – the course pays homage to the golf purest while maintaining the upmost respect for the game. Tiger Woods and Rickie Fowler are among its 22 PGA and LPGA Tour members. NFL legend Dan Marino and NBA super star Michael Jordon are also members!
What does the tournament raise funds for?
Funds raised through the 2017 Hospice Signature Golf Classic support the programs and services of Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea. They are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by supporting services that go above and beyond what Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance provide under the normal hospice benefit.
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Michael Goodman concentrates his practice on helping large employers design, develop, and monitor effective compliance and diversity metrics programs.
Mike has more than 25 years of experience as a professional and business leader focusing on quantitative business analytics and big-data segmentation, including serving as the primary conceptual architect of market-leading software for accessing and analyzing U.S. Census Bureau data on labor market diversity.
As a Senior Consultant with NT Lakis, Mike serves the firm's clients by helping them develop business-relevant compliance, diversity, and workplace risk-management programs, including:
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In addition to his law firm role, Mike serves as a Senior Advisor for Compliance Solutions to the Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC), where he guides CWC members on their workplace compliance, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Mike is also a Vice President and Principal Consultant with the firm's affiliated consulting group, Employment Advisory Services, Inc.
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Keep These in Your Freezer For a Quick Post-Workout Treat
Sipping on a protein shake after a workout is a great way to help your muscles recover, but if you're not careful, you could be consuming so many calories that you end up gaining weight. For a lighter, more portable post-workout snack, roll up some nutty homemade protein balls made with a high-protein secret ingredient.
These are made without protein powder, so they're perfect if you're not a fan or it's not an ingredient you keep in your kitchen.
The protein in these bites comes from cottage cheese, raw almonds, and rolled oats. With a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup, these balls that you pop in the freezer taste more like an after-workout bite of cherry cheesecake. Each ball contains 78 calories and offers 3.7 grams of protein.
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Patients perceive oral pain as some of the most intense pain there is, leaving dentists looking to practice responsible prescribing of opioids in a difficult bind.
A collaborative learning program using the Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model is designed to help dentists tackle that challenge. The Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders Dental ECHO from the Oregon ECHO Network is a six-session program that includes didactic on topics ranging from opioid alternatives to identifying patients with substance use disorder (SUD) to managing dental pain for people on medication assisted treatment for SUD.
This 6-session ECHO program takes place on the first and third Thursdays of the month, 12:30-1:30 p.m., starting April 16. It is delivered via videoconference—join from your own office.
The Pain Management and Substance Use Disorders Dental ECHO is offered at no cost to you. Participants will earn continuing dental education credits based on attendance and participation.
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Things have been a bit quiet recently, blogwise. This has partly been down to being struck down with a flu-like bacterial infection which laid me low for a couple of weeks. Once I managed to get my temperature back down below 40°C, it took a while for me to get back into the swing of things.
Last Friday I made my first visit back to the theatre in quite a while, for the press night of Godspell at the Union Theatre, which I was reviewing for The Stage.
I hope to be seeing some more theatre soon – I have new musical Cleveland Street at Above the Stag lined up for next week, for example – at which point normal service will be resumed.


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Challenges. They drive me nuts. Especially the ones that push me right waaaay outside of my comfort zone, to the point of it being a fight-or-flight situation. If it was still 2012, then surely it would have been a flight sitch for me, no questions asked. I was always the flight in a fight or flight.
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In September, Hearst held its first hackathon during New York Fashion Week in February. During the marathon creative session, more than 150 developers at Hearst Tower created apps and websites using the Hearst API (application programming interface) and competed for the $10,000 grand prize.
In September, Hearst automotive properties, including Car and Driver, MOTOR Information Systems and Black Book, joined forces to serve as the key sponsor of the world's largest-ever hackathon, held at the University of Michigan. This collaboration across Hearst divisions used the Hearst API to bring brands together around one of Hearst's core competencies—auto information.
This year's hackathons are emblematic of the modern, agile approach Hearst is deploying in building new products and also marked the public debut of the Hearst API, an open system that provides more flexibility in working with technology partners of all kinds.


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While visiting an old, very prestigious brewer, I was looking at their lineup. There was no junmai amongst their ginjo offerings. While they had their share of junmai-shu itself, once you got into their ginjo world, there was only non-junmai ginjo products.
I inquired as to why this might be, since it was clearly not just a coincidence. I actually sorta knew, but wanted to hear it from the horse's mouth, so to speak. And since no reason was being openly offered, I dared to ask.
I promptly got torn a new… well, let's just say I was instructed as to the nature of my misperceptions.
By the way, Ginjo, in this usage refers to all types of ginjo, i.e. including daiginjo manifestations (basically, ginjo to dai for, so to speak!). And non-junmai here refers to types of sake to which a li'l bit of pure ethyl alcohol (most often distilled from sugar cane) has been added after fermentation, not for economical reasons, but for sound technical reasons. These include, but are not limited to, drawing out more flavors and aromas, and improved shelf life.
Back to their retooling of my perceptions, I was told: "There is no such thing as junmai-ginjo. Not here anyway. Never has been. And those that make it do not really understand what ginjo is all about. Nor do we care what the Ministry of Taxation says on the issue; their priorities are different than ours." They expounded a bit, but the point was well taken.
And that point is that super premium sake like ginjo and its to-die-for manifestation daiginjo were developed with the addition of alcohol as an integrated and necessary step. The whole "junmai" version came later, and this particular brewer's point is that the whole hullabaloo about junmai being more pure came later, and is actually not so traditional, as far as the brewing industry itself is concerned. And who's to argue with them?
Certainly not I.
I am definitely not anti junmai at all. Far from it; very far from it. Nor do I question the validity of junmai ginjo and junmai daiginjo. I'm just sayin'…you know. I'm just sayin' that non-junmai types – those made with a bit of pure, distilled alcohol added during the process – are not only valid, not only worthy of our support, but as far as ginjo is concerned, one could say that they are even more traditional. Or at least hold some brewers.
Traditional Sakagura (sake breweries)
I dunno… I guess it seems to me that, in the sake brewing process, yeast makes alcohol. And some brewers, for some sake, will then add alcohol. It does not fortify the product, as just a little bit is added, and more water is added later to bring the alcohol content back down to "normal" levels. And what is added is pure ethyl alcohol.
It's the same stuff that is already in there. They just add a bit to temporarily (remember that!) raise the overall alcohol content for technical reasons. Just because it was made outside of the process and brought in does not make it unsavory. And no matter what some folks insist, no one can really tell the difference, at least not in premium sake (remember that too!).
So, I am, if anything, anti-anti-junmai, and double negatives notwithstanding, that almost means pro-added-alcohol.
Why? Because very often it makes the sake better – better flavor, better aromas, better shelf life, and very often, a better value. What's to diss?
All I am saying is give non-junmai a chance; especially in the realm of ginjo.


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To enable Registered Nurses to further develop their knowledge in caring for people with a chronic illness who are experiencing challenging symptoms or complex psycho-social situations during the dying phase
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critique pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to the management of challenging symptoms during the dying phase.
reflect on and explore psycho-social approaches to support the person experiencing challenging symptoms, and the impact of this on their family/whanau, during the dying phase.
understand the concept of different dying trajectories, including appropriate assessment frameworks and management strategies.
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Good thoughts. No doubt joy fades when hope is diminished and dreams subside.
So true! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this 🙂
Something we all should live by but sometimes hard to do or keep a smiling face. Be happy always my friend.
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These Helpful Hints About Jewelry Will Impress You
Jewelry is one of the most ancient forms of personal decoration, yet it continues to change and evolve in the present day. Selecting and caring for good jewelry is more than just a matter of taste; it requires a little knowledge of the specialized concerns that apply to the field. Here are some tips for getting the most out of jewelry:
If you are a seller of jewelry, make sure you include some photos of what it should look like when its worn. Jewelry tends to look much different when you actually see it in use versus just sitting on a tabletop. Try getting a photo of a mannequin wearing it or have yourself, your staff or even your customers submit "modeling" photos of the pieces in use. This provides all of your customers a view into how things look with their sizing and how things dangle.
Try opting for silver over gold. The olden days of silver being a lesser metal than gold are over. Silver is also consistently priced, while gold continues to rise in price. You don't have to worry about karats with this metal. Just make sure to avoid nickel silver or German silver as they contain no real silver.
Before you buy any new jewelry, you should look around for the latest trends. If you look around you may be able to find a great deal!
When choosing jewelry to wear to your wedding, why not pick up some cufflinks and a tie tack for your groom? It looks so nice in photos when the bride and groom match, so take it a step further and include the bling you're both wearing! Have the best man give it to him on the big day as a present.
If you're new to making wire jewelry, practice with copper wire or craft wire before moving on to sterling silver. There is a learning curve when it comes to making wire jewelry, and it's likely you will have to try a few times before getting it right. Sterling silver is expensive and starting with that material is not very cost effective.
When buying an engagement ring, remember to find out beforehand, what shape stone she wants her diamond to be. Currently, there are nine different shapes or cuts of diamonds to choose from.
Taking care of jewelry is one of the most important aspects of owning fine pieces. This can seem very difficult, but with the proper information, it is very easy to maintain even the finest of pieces. Make sure that you are properly informed before attempting to clean or polish any pieces.
If you love wearing jewelry, but hate the irritation it causes, then you may want to examine the metals in the jewelry. Higher karats of gold are less likely to cause irritation so opt for 14 or 18 karat. You could also try platinum or even palladium as both of these metals are harder and stronger than gold.
A piece of jewelry that is well-selected, well-maintained and well-purchased can last longer than a lifetime, and carry many pleasant memories along with it. Helpful advice on the subject, like that above, can help the prospective owner (or purchaser) get more out of the time and money they spend on jewelry.…


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text: It's been a long road, but you still have a lot to look forward to at eight months pregnant. By the end of week 37, your baby is very nearly full term.Remember, only about 5 percent of babies arrive exactly on their due date, and most women give birth somewhere between week 38 and week 42. That means that toward the end of the eighth month of pregnancy you can start to expect to go into labor at any time.Of course, although you could go into labor this month, you could still be several weeks away from giving birth, so take the time this month to get ready.Preparing for LaborPreparing for labor, and watching for the signs of labor, is key at this point in your pregnancy. You know you're in actual labor (as opposed to having practice contractions, known as Braxton Hicks contractions) when the contractions are regular and occurring at increasingly short intervals. When going into labor, you might also feel lower-back pain, cramps, or pelvic pressure. Your water might break, and you might see a blood-tinged discharge, known as a "bloody show." Don't panic when you notice these signs of labor. Contact your doctor, who will be able to advise how long you should wait at home and when to head to the hospital.Common Pregnancy Symptoms at Eight Months PregnantDuring the eighth month of pregnancy, you may experience some pregnancy symptoms, but take heart because you're nearly there. This month, typical pregnancy symptoms might include:ClumsinessLeaky breastsBraxton Hicks contractionsHeartburnIndigestionGeneral discomfort due to the size of your tummyShortness of breathFatigueTrouble sleepingUrinary incontinenceHot flashesMood changes Itchy skinWeight gain Eight Months Pregnant: Changes Inside and OutYour Baby's Development: Your baby will have "dropped" by now (moving down toward your pelvis) and will still be growing, albeit at a slower rate. It's getting very tight in there now, so don't be surprised if you feel less movement.Changes to Your Body: Aside from physical changes, you might also be feeling quite emotional. The size of your tummy will be a reason for many people to offer advice, and you might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, annoyed, or nervous. You might also be feeling a little impatient, but know that your baby is getting ready to meet you and just needs a little more time. Settle into these feelings and remember that this is an emotional time that you will get through — you can do this.


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