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Growth in the euro area, Sweden's most vital export market, slowed considerably over the course of 2018. When presenting its new macroeconomic projection in December, however, the European Central Bank, or ECB, predicted that growth would recover. We have analysed a number of different forecast models and scenarios and can state that the ECB's assessment, combined with several other forecasters, appears to be rather optimistic. In contrast, our results indicate that it is more likely that the euro area is in a recession that will persist over the next few years, leading to negative effects on Swedish export growth, among other areas.
Draghi has faith in recovery
Following the presentation of the ECB's monetary policy decision in mid-December, its president, Mario Draghi, stated that growth in the euro area had proved to be weaker than expected. His conclusion was that this slowdown was in part temporary and in part an effect of the economy approaching its full growth potential. Based on strong domestic demand, improvements on the labour market and robust construction, the ECB projects that growth will pick up pace again, though at a slower rate than before – from 1.9% annually in 2018 to 1.7% in both 2019 and 2020.
The euro area represents the largest market for Swedish exports by far, and developments in that area are therefore not inconsequential for Sweden. Some 40% of all Swedish goods exports went to the euro area in 2017, as did around 30% of services, according to Statistics Sweden. The figure below shows that growth in the euro area and Swedish export growth are closely linked, although it can also be noted that Swedish exports to the euro area increased significantly in 2018 even as growth fell in the euro area overall – potentially signalling difficult times ahead for the Swedish export industry.
Labour market, interest rates and inflation
This article is an attempt to forecast growth in the euro area over the coming years in order to examine the validity of the ECB's assessment. Assisting us in this endeavour is our new web-based tool, Indicio. We let Indicio run through time series of the past 20 years for some 50 different variables that could be deemed to say something about growth in the euro area up until the end of 2020. The result of this was that factors which best covary with, and contain information about, future growth in the euro area can principally be found in three areas: the labour market, interest rates and inflation.
Out of the various possible combinations of variables, we selected the set that gained the most points overall during the selection process and in which the highest number of models passed the thresholds to be deemed statistically defined. These variables include German and US 10-year government bond yields, unemployment and the euro area's Consumer Price Index (CPI). Indicio's selection process is called Var-Select and the model form is called VAR Lasso. The variables are given points according to their contribution to the accuracy of the forecast (Influence in Indicio, using a method known as Shapley Values). Indicio contains a library of some 30 different models that are evaluated by the system given the selected variables. Indicio also transforms the variables into differential and logarithmic forms and different lag structures while testing the various forecasting models. The aim is to find models with a strong ability to forecast ("out-of-sample accuracy"). Indicio identified 12 models that met these criteria. The GDP forecasts contained in these models are displayed in the image below. The spread between the forecasts is large from a short-term perspective, ranging from 0% to 3% growth, but they converge to between 1 and 2% by the end of 2020, with a few exceptions.
The multivariate models generate internally consistent scenarios for all input variables, so it is not necessary to produce separate forecasts in these cases. The internal scenarios for the 12 models are displayed in the figure below. Using own scenarios for the input variables can be justified at times, however – for example when there is a confident view of how one of them will develop or if you want to see how sensitive the forecast is in different scenarios.
ECB's forecast the most optimistic
One option when attempting to pinpoint the "correct" forecast among all these is to combine them, depending on how accurate they have been historically in "out-of-sample" tests. There are several ways to do this in Indicio, but in this case we chose a variant that combines the models stepwise for each quarter, depending on their accuracy in terms of different forecast horizons ("stepwise MAPE" (mean-absolute-percentage-error)). The results of this combination are displayed in the image below, together with a similar combination of 12 univariate models and the ECB's own forecast.
The ECB's GDP forecast from December predicting growth between 1.5% and 2% over the coming years is clearly more optimistic than the combination of our model forecasts. The univariate models, which are based on different principles and interpretations of historical GDP data, are overall largely pessimistic and indicate growth between 0.5% and 1% at the end of 2020. The combination of the 12 multivariate models indicates somewhat stronger growth, but similarly points towards an imminent recession with GDP growth of around 1% at the end of 2020.
Is the ECB's forecast too optimistic?
We use the ECB's forecasts for inflation, unemployment and bond yields to produce scenario analyses for GDP growth in Indicio. The ECB predicts that inflation will be just below 2% (1.6% in 2019 and 1.7% in 2020), that unemployment will fall (from over 8% in 2018 to 7.8% in 2019 and 7.5% in 2020) and that bond yields will increase on average by 30 basis points over these years (we use German 10-year bond yields, while the ECB combines the euro area's various 10-year yields).
The forecast results, combined with input from the ECB's scenarios, are largely similar to the results produced by those generated by the original 12 models above. There is potentially a smaller spread, which is reasonable since they are based upon the same scenario for three out of four variables. If, however, we combine the GDP forecasts generated with input from the ECB against each other in the same way as the original 12 models, the result is roughly the same for GDP growth in the future. This is shown by both the light-green and light-blue lines in the figure below. The figure also displays the most optimistic and pessimistic outcomes of the original model forecasts (the broken lines), along with the ECB's GDP forecast (red line).
In light of these exercises using different models and scenarios, the conclusion we can draw is that the ECB's GDP forecast is higher than the various other growth trajectories. Interestingly, the Financial Times published a survey on new year's eve conducted among 24 economists regarding the outlook for the euro area; their median forecast for GDP in 2019 is 1.6%, i.e. around the same as the ECB's forecast. Only time will tell whether they are overly optimistic, but in light of the different models and scenarios we have used here, there appears to be an imminent risk that we will not see growth recover in 2019 and that the euro area will be stuck in a recession over the next few years.


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October 6 -- 31, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m.
Special Halloween Night Performance October 31 at 7:00PM
Set in Transylvania, Boogie Monster Mash follows the perils of Mary Wollstonecraft and her dear old Granmummy as they deal with the evil Count Dracula and his quest to take control of their beloved castle. Count Dracula has eyes to turn the Wollstonecraft castle into a fast food restaurant, but that's not all he has his beady eyes set on. He plans to woo Mary and make her his bride, even if it's against her wishes. It's up to Mary's dashing leading man Frankenstan to come to her rescue, along with the aid of his best pal the Zombuddy. But will Dracula, along with his own side-kick, Bad Bad Wolfie Brown, and his dissatisfied girlfriend, Vampiress be victorious? Will Frankenstan save the Wollstonecraft Castle? And will Count Dracula be put to rest once and for all?
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Younghusband brothers set for Davao move on 5-year deal
In a stunning move, national team stars Phil and James Younghusband are leaving FC Meralco Manila to sign a five year deal with the Davao Aguilas after playing for the Sparks the last six years.Meralco made the announcement on its official Facebook account last Saturday just a few hours before the Sparks were to play the Aguilas in the Philippines Football League in what will turn out to be the last match of the Younghusband brothers for the club. ADVERTISEMENT LeBron James scores 31 points, Lakers beat Rockets LATEST STORIES "It is with great sadness that FC Meralco Manila announces today (Saturday) that James Younghusband and Phil Younghusband will be leaving the club and transferring to Davao Aguilas FC during the current PFL transfer window," the club said in a statement. "The match today against the Aguilas in Tagum will be their final game in Meralco colors."The club said it "made an earnest attempt to keep James and Phil in Manila with an offer of a contract extension." Phil and James' three year deals were set to expire at the end of the August which meant they were allowed to talk to other clubs for a possble move."But the brothers elected to pursue this opportunity with Davao. They asked for a release from their current contract and we have granted it, allowing them to sign with the Aguila."A source close to the brothers said Meralco offered a two year deal. "In the end, the decision boiled down to the length of the contract," said the source. "Davao really showed that they wanted the brothers in the club."ADVERTISEMENT Don't miss out on the latest news and information. End of his agony? SC rules in favor of Espinosa, orders promoter heirs to pay boxing legend 'I'm out!': PewDiePie releases last video before taking break from YouTube SEA Games is not worth saving Davao Aguilas owner Jefferson Cheng told the Inquirer he was actually surprised with Meralco's announcement since the transfer has yet to be finalized.But the businessman confirmed that talks between Davao and Meralco over the Younghusbands' transfer were making headway and could be completed by next week.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSEnd of his agony? SC rules in favor of Espinosa, orders promoter heirs to pay boxing legendSPORTSRedemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie ThompsonSPORTSMayweather beats Pacquiao, Canelo for 'Fighter of the Decade'While Meralco is in second with 24 points, Davao has yet to win in its first 11 matches in the PFL, drawing five times and losing six matches to be at seventh in the table.aThe brothers have been the face of the Meralco franchise since signing in 2011 when the club was still playing in the United Football League. With the Younghusbands leading the way, the Sparks became a force in Philippine club football, winning the UFL Cup in 2013. MOST READ McGregor blasts Cerrone in 40 seconds in UFC return Kawhi Leonard, Clippers rally to beat Pelicans Trending Articles PLAY LIST 00:50Trending Articles00:50Trending Articles00:50Trending Articles01:40Filipinos turn Taal Volcano ash, plastic trash into bricks01:32Taal Volcano watch: Island fissures steaming, lake water receding02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite 787 earthquakes recorded in 24 hours due to restive Taal Volcano Indian national gunned down in Camarines Sur Marcosian mode: Duterte threatens to arrest water execs 'one night' Ai-Ai delas Alas on Jiro Manio: 'Sana pinahalagahan niya ang naitulong ko' Financial terms of the transfer as well as the brothers' contract were not disclosed."This is a great and exciting opportunity for the brothers to help a new club like Davao grow," the source added.In its statement, Meralco also expressed gratitude to the Younghusband brothers for their contributions to the club. "Their leadership, work ethic, and professionalism never failed to inspire their teammates," said FC Meralco Manila vice chairman Randy Roxas."Off the pitch the Younghusband brothers embodied our club's values in every way and tirelessly worked to promote the game and serve as ambassadors for Meralco. We can never thank them enough for all they have given to us," Roxas added."The Meralco family wishes James and Phil the best in their new adventure. We will continue to support them when they play for the national team," Viboy Genuino, head of the Meralco Corporate Business Group, who is also a director of the club.The club added that it has the utmost confidence in the remaining players. "This is a fantastic opportunity for them to prove their worth to the team and pick up the slack both on the field and in the dressing room," it said. "We have a tremendous amount of faith in our squad as we look to challenge for the inaugural PFL crown."Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next View comments


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Date: December 30, 2018 | Story: Tiffany Adams | Photography: Rett Peek | Styling: Lauren Cerrato |
High style and stunning views are hallmarks of this home on the outskirts of Fayetteville
Michelle Trumbo dreamt of looking out her windows to a distant view of the White River and its woodlands. When fate intervened in the form of a friend who knew of a piece of property with just such stunning views, she and her partner, Joe Whiteside, knew the time had come to capitalize on the dream.
Both Michelle and Joe have an interest in homes and floor plans and had always wanted to build. Working with Kimberly Harper of Harper Howey Interiors and Roger Griffin of Legend Builders, they created a custom plan. "I had a very definite idea of how I wanted this house to flow," Michelle says, noting the home is essentially seven spaces (including three bedrooms) that flow one to another. "We use every bit of the downstairs, from the den and kitchen to the living and dining rooms," she adds.
While the home itself was new construction, they wanted to use a number of their existing pieces in the interiors. Kimberly helped with this, noting which pieces could be used as they were, which ones needed to be refreshed, and which areas would require new furnishings or accessories. "Kimberly laid out all the things from our old house that we were keeping and measured everything, so she had an amazing grasp on the spatial planning. When I would see things that I liked, she knew they would or wouldn't work," Michelle says. "We were at market once, and I saw these amazing barstools that I loved. She said, 'those won't fit.' She tore a piece of paper out of her notebook and made a scale model to show me they were too big! That's how good she is."
Spatial planning wasn't the only aspect of the home receiving this level of detail. On their trips to market, Michelle and Kimberly shopped for artwork, sat in chairs ("We sat on so many chairs, testing their comfort and seeing how they swiveled," Michelle recalls), and selected lighting, which functions as jewelry throughout the home.
"I hear about people struggling through the building process, but we had so much fun. Joe was recently retired so it gave him a project and really fulfilled a desire for me, too," Michelle says. "I don't have any regrets about this house."
Clean Concept
Because Michelle loves to cook and knew the kitchen would be a hub, she and Kimberly devoted countless hours to the space's layout. "We spent weeks—maybe months—laying out the kitchen," Kimberly recalls. They reasoned one solid island would overpower the room, but liked the idea of both work and dining spaces, so they split the concept into two separate islands, each having its own function. "Michelle really wanted to keep this space very clean, and she was especially specific about the clean lines on the sheetrock vent hood," Kimberly says. Brass barstools echo the finish on the pendants overhead, adding polish to the room.
Bold in Blue
York's "Kashmir Kaleidoscope" wallpaper, which is reminiscent of agate with a metallic gold running through it, stands out in the butler's pantry. While at market, Kimberly found a French vendor who created the shelving seen here. "She has a large collection of glassware and serving pieces, so it was important to have a place for everything along with some open storage for easy accessibility and a nice display," Kimberly says. "I always wanted a butler's pantry, and I use it all the time. It makes a great serving space when we have people over," Michelle says.
Family Time
A comfortable family room adjoins the kitchen, making it a popular gathering space before and after dinner. While new sofas were purchased for the room, Kimberly made good use of chairs and a coffee table Michelle already owned by incorporating them into this room's design.
Light Dining
"Michelle is drawn to blues, so we used that color throughout the home, starting in the dining area," Kimberly says. Here, a painting the pair found at market complements the upholstered hostess chairs. The table has built-in leaves allowing it to easily transform to seat 16, while a Currey & Company chandelier adds a hint of grandeur.
Chat Room
At the front of the home, a comfortable living area features large windows for sweeping views of the property. "There's no TV in this space, so it's a haven for conversation," Kimberly says. "Joe and I like to sit in here at night to read, and my daughters and I often go in there to hang out and talk or just be together," Michelle says.
Calming Trend
The master bedroom has stunning views of the back of the couple's property, which can be accessed easily through a door that leads to the pool area. Kimberly worked with a bed Michelle owned, incorporating blue and linen hues to adhere to the rest of the home's palette. A vaulted ceiling adds to the airiness of the room.
Scenic + Serene
You could say the couple went the scenic route in the master bath, where a floor-to-ceiling window extends beyond the traditional footprint of the bath creating a glass nook that houses a contemporary-style soaker tub. "She wanted to be able to sit in the tub and look out on the property," Kimberly notes of the design element, "and Joe has a glass company so this was really a perfect expression of the two them." A soft chandelier, which gives the appearance of a grouping of candles, adds to the ambience.
Masculine Retreat
"It was important to Joe to have a place where he can go and close the door and work or watch TV," Michelle says of the home's study, which features a wood-textured wallpaper and a darker palette, setting it apart from the rest of the home. Floating stairs lead to a loft that houses the couple's book collection. "This type of stair was not in the original plan," Michelle says. "Joe and our builder saw a commercial Randy Moss was doing in his home, and it showed these stairs. They both wanted to go for it, so Joe called a friend who has L & L Metal Fabrication locally, and they were able to make it happen."
Teen en Vogue
In Michelle's daughter Holley's room, cherished pieces blend with fun, whimsical additions. For example, the brass bed is a family heirloom while the hanging chair is a contemporary element, which Kimberly notes is a popular choice for teenagers. The wallpaper, Schumacher's "Blommen Marine," is a blend of fronds and florals, fitting perfectly with the bohemian vibe Holley wanted.
Bunk Up
"Joe has two grandchildren, so this is not only used as a teen retreat but also a fun place for them to stay when they visit," Kimberly says of the upstairs bunkroom. "Originally the space where the beds are located was going to be storage, but the builder came to us and said you could really make this usable space," the designer adds. A navy sofa, which Michelle already owned, and a recovered ottoman complete the lounge area.
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There is so much fun to be had with food. Real food, fresh food, wooden food and soft play food.
The Toadstool sells a range of wooden and soft play foods ideal for encouraging creative and imaginary play. Here are some ideas for how to use them.
Imitating Real Life
Children love to do what mummy and daddy do. They love to act out real life scenarios. One of the things we love to do as a family is make our own pizzas, now you cannot eat pizza everyday but children love repetition and having created once in the kitchen with real foods they will enjoy perfecting pizzas again and again through their play. The Haba Pizza Allegro Play Set would the perfect prop for this kind of real life role play.
Children enjoy having tea parties with teddies and feeding their dolls. They love to serve up banquets for friends and create curious concoctions for any adults in the room. The Toadstool has all the ingredients you need for this kind of play.
From menu cards to sliced bread, petit fours to pizza and even a box set BBQ.
You can role play chopping vegetables before letting children have a go for real. Practise the skills and go over and over the hygiene and safety rules before moving from playroom to kitchen.
Invite your children to play by setting up cafes and kitchens, tea parties and shops for your little adventurers to explore.
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Young children love to move things around. They love to explore products with all of their senses. Play food can be very tactile and can be used in sensory play. Give the children a basket of soft play food to explore. Watch as they feel each piece. Ask them to talk about colour and size, shape and texture. Which of the foods do they recognise? Are there any that are new? Can they sort into different food groups? Start simple with fruits and vegetables. Can they order the foods according to size?
Patterns and Colours
Toddlers love to explore pattern and colour. It is great to be able to look at patterns and copy them. Sorting objects by colour can be turned into an active game if you put different coloured pieces of paper around the room that your little one has to run to. Patterns can be extended depending on the age of your child. You can also play 'Guess what comes next' or 'Complete My Pattern'. This kind of activity introduces creative thinking and problem solving skills. You can also get the paints out with pattern and colour and try to recreate patterns made with objects on paper. Or perhaps print with a real fruit or vegetable linked to the play ones that you have.
Numbers and Letters
Children have a thirst for knowledge. They love to learn and most of the time through their fun and games they do not realise just how hard they are working or how much information they are processing and remembering. Use your play food to practise counting and grouping, use your play food for looking at simple calculations and simple fractions. A play pizza is great for looking at fractions, also this rather wonderful bag of play pasta would do the trick! Think about the initial letter sound of each item of food, with older children you could put the foods in to alphabetical order.
Bringing Food to Life
If your children are anything like mine then soft play food will be cuddled and coerced into doing all manner of things. Today I found my daughter flying a banana round in a glittery shoe. Children have the most amazing imaginations and sometimes we just have to sit back and let them be. We can give them guidance and structure for much of their play, for much of their day, but it is also important to watch and to listen. Do that and I am certain you will learn so much about your little play mate and what is important to them.
Exploring Songs, Stories and Rhymes
Words are wonderful. Words are all around us. They can be funny, sad, rhyming and utter nonsense. It matters not as long as we surround ourselves with their magic and immerse ourselves in their possibility. Playing with words can be inspirational.
Play food can be used for acting out stories such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Handa's Surprise. It can be used for singing Five Currant Buns and Five Fat Sausages. There are lots of songs, stories and rhymes about food. There are many online resources and printables to further extend your play. Here are some of our favourites to help you on your way.
Rhymes and Tongue Twisters that mention Food
Thank you this guestpost was brought to you by Jennie blogging at Edspire.co.uk


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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Tough Advice About Anger
The Six Archetypes of Love with author, Dr. Allan Hunter
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As per a report from The Sun, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes and are also ready to fight West Ham United to acquire his services.
Spurs have been interested in Gomes for a while now and if they play their cards right, they could stand a good chance of leapfrogging their London rivals to snap him up in a summer deal. Tottenham will definitely enjoy greater chances of persuading him to move to North London since they can offer the prospect of Champions League football.
But, do the club really need him?
Ever since Gomes joined Barcelona from Valencia, things have not gone according to plans. He has failed to live up to his billing and one cannot really blame him.
To thrive in a club with so many celebrated stars can be a daunting task for a lot of big players. Hence, it comes as no surprise that Gomes has struggled to make a place for himself in the first-team squad.
As far as talent is concerned, there is no doubt that the 24-year-old Gomes boasts of excellent skills. He can be lethal in attacking situations and can make a difference in a lot of scenarios. However, his form has been rather inconsistent with Barcelona and he never fit in too. Things could be different with Tottenham but will he be worth the money?
If the move does materialise, it seems highly unlikely that Gomes would receive better chances of regular game time at Tottenham. Spurs currently have a wide array of attacking options in the final third.
The likes of Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli, Heung-Min Son, Lucas Moura and Erik Lamela are all battling it out for starting spots. Furthermore, it would be better for Mauricio Pochettino to avoid disrupting the balance in the advanced positions since the set-up seems to be working wonders the way it is.
When it comes to the central midfield positions, Tottenham have Eric Dier, Mousa Dembele and Victor Wanyama vying for regular spots.
However, The Sun has claimed that Dembele's future with the club is uncertain. One might suggest that Gomes could be utilised as his replacement but they are quite different in terms of their natural playing styles. Thus, for now, it might be better for Tottenham to steer clear of the Barcelona midfielder and look for options elsewhere.


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Rilke cautions the young poet to not write about love.
It's good advice to a certain extent, but from my experience, we have to write shitty poems about romance before we can learn to write about anything else. Part of me wants to apologize for some of the poems I've written in the last three years, but it's all part of the journey and so while I won't share any more than I already have, I'm not sorry.
Also, I think that every poem is about love in some form (the absence of it, the perversion of it, the love of mornings, of self, of god, of brother, of partner etc.) and so rather than being banned from writing about love, we should readjust the kinds of love we write about.
All that to say, I don't know if I'll ever be any good at writing poems. But I want to practice because that's the only way to really tell. So here are three very short poems. I wrote them all tonight, but each are based off my own journal entries from last semester. In some ways, therefore, these poems transcend time in that they contain both old stories of pain and current moments of joy. If you hate them, it's ok. me too (depending on the day). They're works in progress.
As am I. (As are you.)
On Cleaning Out the Car
Beneath the seat,
we found unsent letters stuck to gum wrappers and
half -drawn monks:
there was a point of reference, but no shadows.
In the console,
we found words about the skin of teeth
(please do not forget the half-drawn monks).
All is shadow.
But we keep them
(the monks, not the letters).
stilled at the glory of a head-tilted-back, upper-belly laugh of
those who have learned that love is aggression
and wait to rest among the lambs ear


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This July, the students of the first edition of the ELISAVA's Summer Course 'New Materials for Design' have researched about the possibilities that new materials offer.
Throughout two weeks, the students have carried out a design project focused on sustainability, innovation and uses.
The aim of the course was to acquire the fundamental knowledge in new materials and their properties and characteristics from a scientific and creative point of view, as well as to make the most of their potential for product innovation. The course has been carried out between July 3rd and 14th at ELISAVA and Materfad Lab (DissenyHUB), in Barcelona, as the following photos show.
*The students who have taken the course will have a discount equivalent to the price of this course (695 €) on the enrollment of the 2018-19 edition of the Master in Design Through New Materials.


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The fastest human alive topped out at 27 miles per hour. Fastest bear? 35 miles per hour. The takeaway? Bears are fast; particularly this bear, el Oso Dos. We made this bike quick by equipping it with a light, strong double-butted aluminum frame and sleek alloy air-formed fork. We specifically designed el Oso Dos around a rigid platform to shave pounds and let the gigantic tires take care of the suspension — something they do quite well.
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I eat basically the same foods everyday. Currently, I have one soup meal, one salad meal and one or two snack meals like yogurt, fruit (lots!) or PNB/celery/raisins. The first year of my diet I never ate a bowl of soup! Instead, I prepared a yogurt shake everyday (as my noon time meal), I still had two other meals, one salad meal and another veg based meal w/pasta or rice and a protein.
I do not know how I ever lived so long without eating soup! I think I've eaten more soup in the last 1 1/2 years, than my whole life combined! It is the perfect meal for many reasons, first it's extememly low cal/high volume (the way I prepare it), it can be prepared in advance, and many different ingredients can be added to accomodate caloric and nutritional needs.
I think I started making soup on a regular basis in the spring (March/April) 2006, after my weight loss, because I was cooking alot more, it was still chilly outside, I needed more diversity in my food, and it was appealing in the fact that I could make a large amount in advance and freeze it, and most importantly, at the time, I could eat huge amounts and still stay within my caloric parameters!
I started with a recipe from The Joy of Cooking cookbook called, Barley Soup with Sausages. From that point I made it so often (soup) that I developed my own recipes using ingredients I had on hand. Vegetable soups are all basically the same and once you get in the habit of making soup, changes comes naturally, the protein and/or carb additions are endless. Here are some of my regulars,
ground beef/steak
spaghetti squash/butternut squash
I currently make two veggie soups, one basic veg w/cabbage onion, carrot, celery, and kale,(I posted the recipe couple of weeks ago), and a spicier variation of that when I add peppers and/or tomatoes, and spices, like chili powder....the latter has a "mexican" flare.
Kale Soup w/Jalapeno, Roasted Corn and Chicken
onion (1 lg, sliced or diced)
celery (2-3 stalks diced)
carrot (2-3, diced)
jalapeno (4-5, sliced)
kale, stems (diced) and leaves (sliced across width, 1") separated, (1 bunch)
garlic (4-5 cloves, chopped or minced)
4 cups chicken stock, or broth
chicken breast (2)
roasted corn (kernels from 2 ears, or more)
S & P, dried oregano, squeeze of lime
Saute onion, celery, carrots, jalapeno, and kale stems in 2 T. olive oil until soft and starting to brown (10-15 min), add garlic cook for 1-2 min more. Season with S&P, add oregano if using (1 T). Add stock, kale leaves and chicken breast (no bone) if using, bring to a boil, turn heat to low and simmer slightly covered for 15 min.
Remove chicken, dice or shred, and put back in, add corn kernels.
I topped my soup w/ a roasted and sliced jalapeno pepper, and a squeeze of lime.
I'll be taking this soup to work with me today, but with squash and black beans, instead of corn and chicken.
I will post my recipe and step by step instructions for home made chicken stock withinn the next couple of days!
Soup is good!


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#AtoZChallenge : So far, so good
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Last year around this time when I saw a few of my fellow blogger friends write posts for the A to Z Challenge, I wanted to do it too. I was too late last year, but this time I vowed that I would finish it. That is why I signed up for this challenge. It has been over a week now and so far it has been good. I have been able to post for each day promptly so far. Most of my posts have gone live when the clock strikes 12 at midnight. Thanks to writing posts before and prescheduling them. Good that I did that because there was no way I could manage to write a post last week as I was sick.
The best part of A to Z challenge is not just about writing our own posts but reading a lot of other bloggers too. It is about networking, making blogging relationships that last. Thanks to
Blog Chatter
, I had the pleasure of connecting with so many bloggers who were taking up the challenge too and what a journey it has been so far. The love shown through the comments and shares, encouraging each other too blog when it gets difficult at times, caring about each other
when they are sick or hurt (personal experience), we've become a close knit family in a matter of just few days.
Sundays are technically off for the A to Z Challenge. But this Sunday Blog Chatter asked us to do some blogging. So here are the three bloggers that I started reading because of the A to Z Challenge and whose posts I love.
Chandni Moudgil: She blogs at
Life in Technicolour
. She has been writing wonderful stories each day of the challenge so far. I love her narration and I would definitely follow her blog post the challenge too.
Shalini: Shalini is a champ. While most of us are struggling with the A to Z Challenge on one blog, she is here taking it up on two blogs. Her tales of being an Army wife on her blog
Tale of Two Tomatoes
are witty and interesting to read. While she is not writing her Army wife tales she dons the role of a chef, a master chef at that and posts yummy chicken recipes on her cooking blog
Something's Cooking
Era : She blogs at
The Era I lived in
. For this A to Z Challenge, she opens her Mommy diaries and tells us how she is trying to bring up her child. Her ways are different but interesting – be it inculcating the habit of reading or explaining to the child the importance of honesty, she does it differently and I like it.
Apart from these there are so many other blogs that I read daily and I love them all. There are few blogs that I have always been reading and few others I was introduced because of the challenge. Reading each one is a different experience.
So apart from listing the three blogs that I loved in these days of the challenge, I am supposed to tell three of my best posts for the challenge so far.
To Dad
: Each letter that I have written for this series has a lot of emotions attached. This one was the one with the most because this one is straight from the heart.
To God
: This comes a close second. I have always wanted to write to God about a lot of things and this is letter is one of them.
To Books
: Books have been my best friends throughout my life. From my childhood till now, this letter explains why books are the love of my life.
The journey has just begun and there is still a long way to go. More awesome posts to be written and even more awesome posts to be read, commented and shared.
And yes,
Finding next level blog love through #AtoZChallenge with #Blogchatter
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Farming versus curling
Farm life builds an athletic life: a farmer's story of grains to gold
Farm life builds an athletic life: a farmer's story of grains to gold
Combating pests is an ongoing part of the job when it comes to crop production. It's important that producers can […]
A quick online search of 'what is a GMO' (Genetically Modified Organism) and it's obvious why many consumers are uncertain about genetic engineering and food.
Create a short video to share your growing season story
Meet Emmett, proud agvocate, 4-H member and farmer.
Find out how Will gets involved in the farm-to-food conversation and shares the story of his farm with consumers.
Find out how agvocate Justin Williams, an entrepreneur since the age of 11, has stood up to the negative voices in social media.
Women across Canada are posting selfies to show their contribution to harvest.
Even in the rural, agriculture-based communities it's surprising how much disconnect is arising from farm to fork. Just imagine what's […]
Farmers can be incredibly humble and don't always take credit for the good work they do on the farm, so […]
CFA Board Director, and Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) President, Doug Chorney came about his love for farming very honestly.
For me, it's the peacefulness of being in the middle of the field with the sun beating down on a hot […]


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I'm always pleased to get a comment on this site (hint!), so eagerly checked out the latest one that came with my recent post on log cabins. It began: "Hello I want to congratulate to you. This site is fantastic, looks like entertained and very good to me it elaborated." Okay, a bit garbled, but I got the message. And then it went on: "I invite them to that they explore a little on my site of the Web." What follows is a reasonably well-written piece of prose expounds the benefits of buying a piece of real estate in Costa Rica!
Well, the writer intrigued me and I went and had a look at the site of the Web. Unfortunately, before I could get past the first page I had to register, and I don't think I'm going to have much opportunity to buy anything in Costa Rica – at least not within the foreseeable future. This is the second piggybacking comment I've had in recent weeks. At least they're better than earlier comments that cut straight to the chase after a quick, 'Your site's great and we love you.'


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It's the week of my fourth wedding anniversary and as per tradition, I like to get my wedding jollies out by posting fantasy wedding theme ideas during my wedding week nostalgia! Forgive my light posting as of late...the house hunt is heating up!
As the daughter of a ballet teacher, I couldn't help but soak in some ballet history despite my inability to soak in some flexibility. One of my favorite ballets as a child was "Giselle," and I was always enraptured by the costumes, which feature a longer "romantic"-length tutu. I mean, don't these ladies look like the most ethereal ballet corps you've ever seen?
I love the idea of bringing some of that elegance and poise to a wedding. Perhaps an evening affair in a beautiful old hotel, or even the lobby of a gorgeous old theater.
In my bridal fantasy, I would look every bit the part in dusty ballet rose, with a skirt that moves beautifully, an elegant bun and simple accessories. May I suggest:
- Gown: This cream pouf of a dress by Justin Alexander, sure to leave everyone swooning after seeing it in action on the dance floor.
- Earrings: Rose gold crystal studs, $48 at Henri Bendel. The perfect accessories for a long neck!
- Headband: An elegant bow harkens back to the ribbons found on pointe shoes. $23 at Asos.
- Cheeks: Skip the pirouettes and get a rosy flush from this Maybelline Master Glaze cheek stick, $7 at drugstores.
- Eyes: Brighten those eyes and highlight that elegant bone structure with Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Apricot, $48 at Neiman Marcus.
- Shoes: Bring the look together with strappy rose gold sandals; trade them for ballet flats as the night wears on!
I would put my own corps of bridesmaids in shades of ballet pink, sweet and pretty...perfect for a spring affair.
- Dresses by Modcloth and J. Crew.
- Gift matching Anne Taylor studs that go with everything.
- An elegant bow carries the theme through the wedding.
- Make sure they have the perfect pink pouts with this hot-selling (seriously, it's sold out at the moment) Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in Coachella Coral.


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A Chicago pimp fears the #MeToo movement could derail his chances of a fair trial.
Benjamin "Beanz" Biancofiori, 38, was charged in 2016 with sex trafficking, abusing women and forcing them into prostitution. He has been jailed without bond since his arrest.
He faces life in prison if convicted. But the low-rent sex trafficker is now raising red flags, the Chicago Tribune reports.
"In view of the extraordinary attention to and enflamed [sic] societal passion on the subject of male sexual misconduct, Mr. Biancofiori cannot hope to select a jury that is untainted by the veritable flood of reporting on the subject," his lawyer Andrea Gambino said in an awkwardly worded court motion.
And the mouthpiece was to design a questionnaire for potential jurors asking their feelings on #MeToo.
Biancofiori is a real peach.
He has a criminal record dating back to the 90s. Biancofiori is best known after pleading guilty to robbing and beating a 16-year-old.
The boy later committed suicide when he stepped in front of a train.
Now, the accused pimp is on the hot seat for sex trafficking.
Cops say his Naperville, Ill.-based operation used death threats, violent beatings and other abuse to subjugate the women he was trafficking.
Three are expected to testify against him.
"What he would do is the defendant would promise these women financial security … and offer them money to perform commercial sex acts," said FBI Special Agent Garrett Croon.
He advertised on backpage.com and was deemed so violent the FBI used a SWAT team to bust him.


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The next-gen Huawei flagship smartphone is about to make waves again. The top Chinese OEM's premium Android offering is anticipated mainly because of the quad camera setup of the Pro variant. It is said to be unveiled on March 26 together with the regular Huawei P30. The latter may only have three rear cameras but it may also have the same triple camera setup. Anything is possible at this point but check out this Huawei phone with a zoom camera and display on the back.
The Huawei smartphone comes with three cameras–one of which is a periscopic zoom camera. The display on the back is surprising but we know it's not the first.
Nothing is final here but this could be the Huawei P30–or not. The three cameras are a giveaway. One boasts a periscopic lens with a large optical zoom range. We're assuming it will be the 10x optical zoom we mentioned earlier. It could also be the one introduced by Oppo.
The design patent images below show the top Chinese OEM is working on a smartphone with a zoom camera and an extra display on the rear. The patent was actually filed on November 28, 2018 but was only published last February 28 by the WIPO and EUIPO.
Could this be the Huawei P30? We highly doubt it but it could be the Huawei Mate 30.
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For the second in what might be a series of documenting #fail, I'd like to answer the question "whatever happened to the Star Wars Management Guide?"
Almost a year ago, I pondered the idea of having a broad community of geeks, engineers, MBAs and anyone else to collectively write a business book based on lessons learned from Star Wars? I tweeted the idea and was immediately presented with enough response to outline multiple chapters based on lines from the movies. In the comments on the relative blog post, there were even more suggestions fleshed out. There was a lot of energy and enthusiasm from a very broad group of people.
Recognizing that multiple authors would need to be involved, it became clear in the discussions on Twitter and on the blog that this effort would need to have a leader that could coordinate the writing activity. Perhaps learning already from the shaky start of the Black Swan Society, I recognized the need to make the goals clear, including the expectation for how to participate. A format was proposed for how to write a chapter. A sample chapter was created. A wiki was set up (it's since been taken down) to allow people to author and easily share in a way that would be easily edited. In short, looking again at the Hierarchy of Organizational Social Media Needs, we had a goal that was shared and we had governance. When it came time to have a kickoff meeting, we had very little turnout on the phone; when it came to authoring content, no one did. There are some very important failures that explain why.
#fail.1: There wasn't a community
The goal was very clear: we were to write a book, each of us taking on a chapter that we were interested in.
The governance was fairly appropriate, but not perfect: I arbitrarily chose a wiki platform because I thought it would be more usable. It became clear that it wouldn't be. I debated with a few people about switching to Microsoft Word and I would handle the organizing of the book myself, because I wanted to futher lower the barriers to participation, but I committed to the wiki as a result of such debates because others argued convincingly that the wiki was an appropriate authoring tool.
The community just wasn't there to really own this. Pulling a bit from Jono Bacon (@jonobacon) and The Art of Community, there were only weak elements of belonging for participants in this effort. There was little governance about who gets to participate or author — it was made open so that anyone could participate. The problem with having no selection criteria is that the contribution of better writers, more committed participants, etc… it was never clear how that would be exposed to the group, how that contribution could be celebrated and valued, how social capital could be built and leveraged. Even with an idea that people really like, if it never becomes clear how you'll be recognized for your part in it, let alone how you might grow from the experience, you're going to lose interest in participating — especially when there's no one really cheering you on, which is the next failure.
#fail.2: Spokes are Important; Hubs Must Keep Spokes Connected
I should have taken a role as a leader to help people collaborate with each other, hold the vision high enough for others to see it, reduce the the barriers to participation, coordinate the effort, etc. I was supposed to manage the community effort. I didn't appreciate the time and level of effort necessary to coordinate with others. I didn't identify and work with others to act as a hub team to make sure the effort could actually sustain. I didn't do enough organization and planning up front. Like with Black Swan Society (and I'm sure many other "open" efforts), I acted on momentum rather than taking a pause early on and asking myself, first, am I ready to scale my involvement?
There were at least fifteen people, all with paying freelance work and day jobs, all willing (at least initially, textually) to set aside time, effort and energy to participate. The nitty gritty of it is that fifteen people might've been the right amount for one good chapter with a bit of overkill. My gut tells me now that we needed 6-to-10 people for each chapter we wanted to write. This would be a full-time effort for one person to act as editor and coordinate the project, and I never had that kind of time (and painfully, I never had that level of dedication).
What I Learned
Even with energy, momentum, shared goals and easy patterns to follow, community efforts don't just magically adopt some Starfish Effect. To create something as a community, there needs to be a dedicated top-down effort that works in concert with the grassroots/bottom-up community contribution. When you ask people to volunteer and subscribe to what your community effort offers, it needs to be very clear to people what they stand to gain from the experience, and how their contribution will be celebrated.
Unlike the Black Swan Society, which just kind withered and remains stagnant because of a lack of attention, I pretty much pullled the plug on this effort by taking down the Wiki (since there was nothing on it but the sample chapter I wrote. I learned that didn't want to waste more of anyone's time if it wasn't designed to be successful from the start.


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Woke at
7.30 a.m. Morning routine.
Went over
to Bettinas at 9 a.m. and immediately got to work. We continued where we left
off last night. With an almost disturbing attention for detail, we went through
chapter after chapter, word for word, comma for comma.
At 1 p.m.
we went out for lunch. Beautiful and warm weather outside so we decided to sit
in one of the pavilions in the garden outside our building.
working after the break. Went for a walk around 4 p.m. to get some air. We
stocked up on sweets and chocolates and went back to work. I think the sugar
messed us up a bit, because silly things suddenly became very funny. Updating
ones msn-heading developed into a science and a source of great amusement in
the group. Despite the dreary work and long hours, everyone was determined to
make the paper as good as possible and very few arguments erupted.
Finally, at
11 p.m. we called it a day. I went back
to my room and collapsed on the bed, but were for some reason unable to sleep. Lay
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October 12, 2017 at 1:26 pm in reply to: We're getting a Community Speed Camera in Gresford! #138618
Cheers for the endorsement Dicky boy ;)
Matilda you are welcome!October 11, 2017 at 7:03 pm in reply to: We're getting a Community Speed Camera in Gresford! #138589
Can't see the tweet because like many other Labour supporters he has blocked as he doesn't like being asked questions about Brexit Express, that call centre or pretty much anything that doesn't involve some doled out praise from the yes people of this town.
He'll be cleaning that speed camera every morning with a squeegee.
Very silly comment.October 11, 2017 at 7:01 pm in reply to: We're getting a Community Speed Camera in Gresford! #138588
Oh. good, we can all sleep soundly in our beds now knowing we are being protected from SPEEDERS the scourge of the world :)
Just hope none of your family gets knocked over and killed by a speeder!October 1, 2017 at 11:33 am in reply to: Councillors Allowances #138055
How can you be an Independant and then join a group??September 20, 2017 at 7:01 pm in reply to: Moving "services" out of the town centre #137576
In fact, it annoys me that we're told a sob story about how the empty days with nowhere to go are unbearable for the 'homeless'. I fill my days with work. I would love to have every day off. If I became bored I could volunteer for charity. Or go to the library and read or use a computer – this would give them a warm place to spend their time. But they would of course have to adhere to rules and acceptable standards of behaviour – things that they seem determined not to do.
Is it, as alluded to in JP's post, really necessary for society to provide them with food, shelter and something to do during the daytime? These things are not provided to me. There is a distasteful sense of entitlement – everything should be handed to them on a plate while they behave however they like.
So very true but will give the bleeding heart Liberals palpitations!September 5, 2017 at 2:27 pm in reply to: Wrexham Council #136713
With all those empty buildings why not turn them into dormitory's and get the homeless inside out of the bad weatherAugust 5, 2017 at 5:40 pm in reply to: Still wasting our money, does anyone care? #135364
Considering that Wales together with Scotland and Northern Ireland have the highest percentage of its population working in the Public Sector than all English regions, (the lowest percentage regions are London and the South of England). I leave you to draw your own conclusions as to the people the "alliance" really wants to help.
I would say they are trying to help the tax payers, you know those of us who pay for the public sector jobs.
Cannot understand why so many people jump in to defend the WAG wasting our money yet lambast WCBC every time they waste a penny!August 5, 2017 at 11:42 am in reply to: Still wasting our money, does anyone care? #135354
The tax payers are subsidising the Unions and the WAG are allowing it, nothing insulting there, just the truth.August 4, 2017 at 6:40 pm in reply to: Still wasting our money, does anyone care? #135328
The millions of pounds in union banks you mention have been paid in by the union's employees every month. It's for everything else union-related apart from the work-related time of their union officials. The employer pays that.
If you believe that then sop be it. Making the narrative fit the argument might suit your conscience but doesn't hide the fact they are wasting our money and until the WAG are held to account they will carry on squandering your money.August 3, 2017 at 6:26 pm in reply to: Still wasting our money, does anyone care? #135269
Why are people so obsessed with who i am.
No one would lose their jobs, my simple argument is why should i subsidise people to carry out trade union business when the unions have many millions in the bank and should and could pay for this themselves.
As for getting all the info on brexit negotiations from Google is stretching incredulity to the limit.
And NO i did not use Google
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Children can now use either the mother's or father's name in all official documents
A government resolution issued by the department said, "Children can use either their mother's or father's name." This is certainly a progressive step
There is good news for women and children in Maharashtra.
The Women and Child Welfare department in the state made a major announcement involving official documentation for women and children. It states:
- Women can use either father's name or husband's name in all official documents made in the state
- Children can now use either the mother's or the father's name in all their official documents.
A government resolution issued by the department said, "Children can use either their mother's or father's name." This is a progressive step in a nation that still asks for father's name in all documents.
This announcement is in accordance with the third women's policy, 2014, cleared by the state cabinet in March.
In fact, it comes close on heels to last month's news where the Delhi High Court observed that women could now only use their mother's name to get a fresh passport and no longer needed to declare their father's name.
If you face problems...
The department also announced that if a woman faces any problem in registering official documents using her mother's name, she can complaint to the district collector.
For issuing fresh passports...
For documents such as a passport, here's what the Delhi High Court said:
"Can insist upon the name of the biological father in the passport only if it is a requirement in law, like standing instructions, manuals, etc. In the absence of any provision making it mandatory to mention the name of one's biological father in the passport, the respondents cannot insist upon the same," said Justice Manmohan.
He had also observed, "This court also takes judicial notice of the fact that families of single parents are on the increase due to various reasons like unwed mothers, sex workers, surrogate mothers, rape survivors, children abandoned by father and also children born through IVF technology."
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Ohio State University appears in these rankings:
25 Best Value Colleges for LGBTQ
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The Ohio State University, also known as OSU or simply Ohio State, is a public university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1870 and initially known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. In addition to its main campus in Columbus, OSU also operates a number of regional campuses in Wooster, Newark, Marion, Mansfield and Lima. The university had awarded more than 714,500 degrees as of August 2015.
Ohio State University Accreditation Details
OSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Ohio State University Application Requirements
First-year students wishing to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree are admitted to the Columbus campus via the Fisher pre-major program. OSU may also directly admit students into the major. Students who are not eligible for direct admission into the College of Business may instead enroll in the Management and Industry Exploration Program.
There are two ways to apply to Ohio State: the Common Application or the Coalition Application. However, students are instructed to submit one, and only one, application per admissions cycle. Regardless of the application method chosen, students must indicate "Business" or one of the school's Fisher specializations as their desired major since there isn't a separate application for this particular College. Students must submit official high school transcripts and standardized test scores directly to the school for admittance and write a personal statement essay. The school will not consider scores from transcripts. A recommendation from a counselor or teacher is optional, and if English is not a student's native language, he or she must submit a TOEFL score or an IELTS score.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Ohio residents can expect to pay $10,591 per year for their tuition, while nonresidents pay $29,695 per year. Room and board for both nonresidents and Ohio residents is approximately $12,252. OSU offers several forms of financial aid that can help to offset the cost of attending college in the form of private sources, state and federal government aid and funds from the school itself. Work-Study, loans, grants and scholarships are available for eligible students, and those wishing to apply must first fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. In addition, Ohio State offers degrees to more than 1,800 current veterans, dependents and Reserve, National Guard and Active Duty members. Military and veteran students benefit from tuition discounts, healthcare options and academic opportunities as well as a full range of veteran's social and academic support programs via the school's Office of MIlitary & Veterans Services.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree Available
Ohio State was ranked as one of the best public college values by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. As such, students can rest assured that the degrees they earn from this institution are high-quality, affordable and accredited. With more than 200 majors and nearly 500 specializations, those wishing to enter the field of accounting can pursue a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from Ohio State's Columbus campus. In fact, Columbus itself was ranked fifth on WalletHub's "Best Large College Cities in America." Specifically, the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is nestled within the school's Max M. Fisher College of Business.
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree at Ohio State consists of three principles courses in statistics, economics and accounting. In addition, students are required to take core courses that cover topics such as strategic management, logistics, economics and marketing. Students will learn about management and human resources, management sciences and finance and also develop a strong foundation of international business, business law and business skills within their environments.
Required major courses include Selected Topics in Accounting, Auditing Principles and Procedures, Advanced Accounting, Introduction to Accounting Information Systems, Tax Accounting, Cost Accounting and Financial Accounting. OSU requires students to choose additional electives so that they take a total of 121 semester hours to complete the degree. Additional computer science courses, written communication courses and oral communication courses are recommended to round out the degree. However, if students with to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, the state of Ohio requires a minimum of 150 semester hours.
Students interested in studying abroad may also take advantage of several undergraduate exchanges designed specifically for those pursuing a business degree. In addition, although internships are not required for B.S. in Accounting majors, 85 percent of students who have previously registered with OSU's Office of Career Management have some type of internship experience prior to graduation. Most students receive a full-time employment offer from the employer with whom they interned.
Accounting students may also take advantage of a number of student organizations such as the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and the Accounting Association. OSU boasts the Fishers Honors Program that includes the Accounting Honors Program, which costs of a specific sequence of accounting courses that students begin in their sophomore year and complete in their senior year. The academic plan is designed specifically by the student and detailed in a contract. Students who complete the Accounting Honors Program will graduate with honors.
At graduation, graduates from the Fisher College of Business will recognize ethical dimensions in accounting practice and issues in order to become responsible citizens and professionals. Students will be able to research business decision problems and issues by finding, interpreting and analyzing tax, accounting and other financial data. Students will also have a working knowledge of accounting methods, concepts and theories and also be able to explain how and why accounting is performed.
The B.S. in Accounting from Ohio State allows students the opportunity to develop the written and oral communication skills needed by successful accounting professionals. In addition, students will be able to solve problems and issues by applying the fundamental accounting principles they've learned throughout their course of study.
Upon graduation, accountants are prepared for careers in CPA firms which audit charities, governments, banks, corporations and other economic entities. CPA firms also do a significant amount of management advisory and tax work services for clients, and positions pursued by graduates include partners, managers, supervisors and staff auditors. Local, state and federal governments also employ accountants in a broad range of positions. Regardless of the organization with which a student wishes to work, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from Ohio State University will prepare the aspiring accountant for the career ahead.


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Gutters-Rich Johnston's review of Iron Man
Comic Book Resources - Lying In The Gutters - 4-28-2008: "I have to say, I wasn't expecting too much from the film. And so it naturally blew away my expectations. Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark totally owns this role, puts a large slice of ham on a plate, eats it up and spits out an incredibly engaging performance. A soulless self satisfied epitome of selfishness given a rude awakening, yet still retaining much of the man he was. The downside is that Downey just pushes everyone else off the screen. It's hard to admire any performance as much as his, everyone becomes a cypher in his shadow."


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Project Description
One Vision Productions
Web Design Brief
Byron Bay-based not-for-profit company One Vision Productions needed a new online presence for their growing list of programs and courses. The new website required a safe place for mentors and mentees to communicate as well as e-commerce functionality so that students could book their creative courses online.
Website Design Approach
We kicked off the project by developing a silo architecture sitemap framework to accommodate a significant amount of new content for the upcoming programs and courses.
With the structure in place, we set out to create a user interface that provided the best user experience possible. A simple yet popular design was adopted to ensure visitors were able to find the content they were looking for in a few clicks.
With lots of excellent content available through One Vision Productions video production offerings, a dark WordPress driven theme for the content areas was used to make the videos pop.
For the mentor's area, we used a membership plugin that allowed for private content for each mentee.
While for the eCommerce booking system, we used WooCommerce with the bookings and product add-on plugins to allow visitors to choose a date and time of their preference for all available courses, as well as adding extra optional extras in the checkout.
Overall the web design is clean and inviting, showcasing OVP's great work, while also providing a hub for users to engage.
Key Strategic Points
- Execute new silo architecture sitemap for a large amount of content
- Create an easy to use mobile-friendly user-interface to showcase video content
- Build a members only area for mentors and mentees
- Develop an e-Commerce booking system for courses
- Integrate Stripe for booking payments
- Create an events section which is easily updated by the client
- Youtube stream which auto-populates the website when a video is uploaded to Youtube
- Paypal integration for donations
Optimise for local and regional SEO
Required We Build Ideas Solutions
Back to Our Work
Completed Project Results
One Vision Productions now has an online presence which allows secure and private communications between mentors and mentees. It also has a way for students to book their creative courses online, meaning greater efficiencies for both administrators and users.
Damien is prompt, reliable and dedicated. We Build Ideas are great web designers and any issues we have are addressed immediately.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Two names or Just One?
15 comments:
- Megan said...
I am assuming that you are in a long term serious relationship (you are living together!) so I would sign it from both of you! Since it's not a secret, I don't think it would be strange!
- December 2, 2009 at 10:55 PM
- Natalie said...
Sign both names. It's from both of you & it's not secret you live with the man. You bought a house together. It's not as if you just spend the night alot.
- December 2, 2009 at 11:31 PM
- Jenny @ Practically Perfect... said...
I've had friends deal with similar issues, although in their cases they had grandparents who weren't completely in the loop and were quite old-fashioned. So, they decided against signing both names (although one got caught when the return address label had both of their names on it, which I thought was kind of funny!). I'd sign both names.
- December 3, 2009 at 2:05 AM
I don't like with my fiance, but what I did on our Christmas cards was sign it from both of us. But on the outside of the envelope for the return address, I just put one of our addresses and no name. Maybe that would work?
- December 3, 2009 at 6:52 AM
- Tara said...
When my husband and I were dating and lived together, we would send joint Christmas cards to our friends and maybe very close family that knew him well. If it was more extended family, I just signed my cards and he sent ones to his family that he just signed. Cuz really the card wasnt from both of us.
- December 3, 2009 at 7:05 AM
- Lauren said...
I would say from both of you!!!! :)
- December 3, 2009 at 7:59 AM
- Sarah said...
I am living with my bf and was wondering the same thing! I'm so glad you asked this!
- December 3, 2009 at 8:18 AM
- Amber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfields said...
I would say both names, but I would talk to the bf first and see if he minds. :)
- December 3, 2009 at 8:24 AM
I also a sinner ;-), as you know, and I think our strategy will be to send joint to everyone except those family members who are obvi not into the living together situation, also know as the old school sticklers (who are also praying that we get married any day now, seriously--it's happening...haha).
- December 3, 2009 at 8:47 AM
- Jules said...
I would send one from both of you to your mutual close friends, and maybe even your parents (if they know and you all are close and theyre comfortable with the arrangement) and then send individual cards to everyone else. It's your card and you can do whatever you want of course, but I know in my family it would be more headache than it would be worth to me.
- December 3, 2009 at 9:17 AM
- Patience said...
I would sign both names especially since it is no secret you two live together.
- December 3, 2009 at 9:48 AM
- Unknown said...
I would do whatever is going to make YOU the most comfortable. Who cares what anyone else thinks, it what matters to the two of you that's important.
- December 3, 2009 at 10:35 AM
- Dani said...
I live with my bf, it's a serious-leading-to-marriage kind of a thing, and our xmas cards are from both of us. :)
- December 3, 2009 at 11:37 AM
pleasure to find such a good artical! please keep update!! .......................
- December 3, 2009 at 3:44 PM
- Sara said...
I say go ahead and sign them with both names if you want, I know a couple who don't live together but sent them out together this year anyways. Just popping by to say hi from SITS!
- December 3, 2009 at 9:38 PM


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RMIT Trips is a program at RMIT University that offers students subsidised trips and tours organised by the university to explore Melbourne and Victoria. Trips include day tours to iconic destinations in Victoria (Great Ocean Road, Grampians National Park), food tours around Melbourne and its suburbs, Melbourne based day tours, and active tours (kayaking, mountain biking).
I currently work for RMIT Trips as the Trips Officer (two month full time contract) coordinating all aspects of the Trips program at RMIT. Previously I have worked as a Trip Leader and Photographer for the program.
• Built relationships within RMIT to expand promotional activities.
• Re-branded the RMIT Trips Facebook page and Instagram account.
• Increased Instagram following by 211 followers within three weeks.
• Increased Facebook following by 97 followers.
• Increased Instagram engagement to 9.74% with an average of 61 likes and 2 comments.
• Introduced Facebook Advertising resulting in 100 link clicks and 3,010 impressions.
• Designed, organised, and promoted new tours: Curtin House Dinner Tour, Artvo, and NGV.
• Lead the delivery of the trips and tours, including the development, coordination and evaluation of each to enhance the RMIT student experience.
• Develop networks and strong working relationships for the Trips program with tour operators, contractors and key stakeholders involved in the Trips program.
• Collaborate with other RMIT departments to organise promotions, tailored school programs and events as required.
• Recruit, train and manage student mates, volunteers and casuals to build and maintain a respectful and highly effective team culture.
• Ensure the health and safety of all casual staff, volunteers and event participants
• Track income and expenditure to ensure that programs are delivered within budget
• Create content and manage website, social media, EDMs, and online registration systems to facilitate promotion, bookings and ensure appropriate data is captured.
• Regularly report on program attendance, student demographic data and event outcomes.
• Lead groups of students to designated spots throughout Melbourne and its suburbs whilst providing information about Melbourne, food, nightlife, and art and culture.
• Ensure tour runs smoothly, and resolve any issues students may have.
• Photograph selection of RMIT Tours to use for promotional material.
• Talk to future and current students about RMIT Trips at orientation events.


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Application to Exhibit
Please note that our 2019 show dates have been postponed. We are working towards 2020 dates and will post announcements on this site. Artists interested in our 2020 show and beyond can still submit applications for consideration and we will save them until we can announce future plans.
Before You Apply
Thanks for your interest in applying to the Holiday Art & Fine Crafts Show!
Please have the following items prepared before completing your application below.
- Know the booth number of your top 2 location choices based off the show's floor plan.
- If your first two choices are not available, you will be assigned the next closest space with respect to other booths in the area.
- Identify 5 photos representing what you plan to exhibit at the show.
- Photo files can be uploaded in the form below.
Important info regarding the application process.
- This is a juried event.
- Each application is subject to the selection committee's acceptance and is solely based on their decision.
- Once your application has been submitted, we will contact you to collect a 50% deposit on the space you've applied for.
- You will be notified of acceptance within two weeks of receipt of your application & deposit payment.
- If you are accepted, the deposit will be processed and is nonrefundable.
- If you are not accepted, the deposit will be returned to you promptly.


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Backpacks 4 VIC Kids
Our purpose is to aid children going into foster care and to aid foster care families. Often children are placed quickly into foster care without much more than what they are wearing at the time. We strive to provide them with a few essential items to help with the transition.
Backpacks or nappy bags contain size and gender appropriate contents including essential items (such as toiletries), clothing, pajamas, a torch, blanket and a toy or activity which will belong to the child, and will stay with them should they be relocated.
We help by providing quality backpacks and nappy bags to children aged 0-17 years, entering foster care in Victoria.
We operate solely on donations sought through fundraising, grants and sponsorship. 100% of donations go directly to purchasing necessary backpack items and shipping them to agencies.
B4VK Charity Op Shop
B4VK Charity Op Shop is a fundraising initiative of Backpacks 4 VIC Kids, a registered Australian charity. We provide filled nappy bags and backpacks with essential items to children aged from birth to 17 years old entering out-of-home care or emergency accommodation. We do this entirely based on donations, fundraising and occasional grants.
Our B4VK Charity Op Shop helps us to a) recycle donations that are not suitable for our packs, b) generate income to pay for our premises and c) connect strongly with our local Community through volunteering and support.
There are many reasons why a child needs to be relocated to a safer place but in most cases, it is due to abuse, and children are quickly removed without time for them to grab their favourite teddy bear or anything else. Children often arrive at secure facilities, foster homes or a Child Protection office without much more than the clothes they are wearing.
Our backpacks include new undies, socks and toiletries, 2 outfits of clothing, sleepwear, stationery, a torch, soft toy and blankie, tissues and a range of additional items that we call 'extra love'. The bags and backpacks that we provide to children remain the belongings of the recipients, and are distributed through Foster and Kinship care agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Victoria Police and emergency accommodation facilities.
Shopping at our B4VK Charity Op Shop helps us to provide necessary relief to children experiencing relocation.
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STC Conference: Joan Lasselle on Adopting Content Management
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Joan, from Lasselle-Ramsay, gives tips for adopting content management, and explains one of the biggest mistakes people make: choosing the tool first and then trying to make it fit their organization's needs. Joan also talks about how to measure success with CMS projects, and how to determine whether your organization needs a CMS.