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Call 911. Provide your name and the location of the fire. If in a safe location, stay on the line with the dispatcher until they tell you to hang up.
If the fire is small, you may attempt to put it out with a fire extinguisher if you have been properly trained. Do not jeopardize your personal safety. All fires, no matter how small, must be reported to Campus Security at Ext 3310 immediately.
Evacuate your area if you are unable to put out the fire. Close the doors behind you to confine the fire. Proceed to the appropriate assembly area.
Know alternate exists from your work area. Never allow the fire to come between you and the exit.
Before opening the door, use the back of your hand to feel the top of the door, the doorknob, and the crack between the door and the doorframe. If it feels hot, use your secondary escape route. Even if the door feels cool, open it carefully. If the door is hot, or if smoke is visible, do not open the door. If you have to move through a burning or smoke filled area, stay low to the ground or crawl. Use a damp cloth to breathe through if it is available.
Do not break a window unless it is the ONLY means of escape. Oxygen feed a fire.
If you are in a room and cannot escape. Leave the door closed, stay low to the floor, and hang a white or light colored cloth in an outside window.
Persons using wheelchairs should move to areas of refuge if available. If these are not available, persons in wheelchairs should shelter in place unless the danger is imminent. To shelter in place means remaining in the room with and exterior window, a telephone, and a solid or fire resistant door, and call 911 or Campus Security at 769-3310 to report the location.
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If you live in the UK, you may be wondering whether or not you should start a blog. Believe it or not, many people around you already blog and you may even know some of them. It is important that you make sure to take some time to learn about blogging before you simply just put your fingers to the keyboard and have a go at it. Below, we will talk about some of the ways that you can start a blog.
The first step in the process is to think of a topic. The topic can be anything that you want it to be, but it is often recommended that you choose a topic that you are an expert at. This is important because you want your readers to be able to trust you and you want them to feel like they can come to you. If you do choose a topic you are not an expert in, then you need to make sure all of your facts are correct and that you find a reliable source to gather information from.
The next step in the process is to choose a blogging platform that you want to use for your site. This platform should be easy to use and customizable, this way, you can easily edit what you need to, when you need to.
WordPress is one of the best blogging platforms because it is user-friendly and allows you to quickly create and edit what you need to. Other platforms include Blogger.
Next, you need to settle on a domain and then choose a company that you want to host through. It is important to choose a domain that is easy to remember because this is what your readers will need to remember.
When searching for a hosting company, you need to look around and find one that is able to meet your needs and has a high percentage of time online. You can choose from many different hosts including HostGator, BlueHost, and even GoDaddy.
Now it is time for you to go ahead and start blogging. You can choose any topic that you want, but remember that content is king and if you want your readers to continue following you, you need to make sure that you give them a reason to.
Starting a blog in the UK is easy and with a little bit of work, you will have a wonderful blog up and running in no time.

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Background: This study was done to detect multidrug resistant (MDR) and extremely drug resistant (XDR) of Pseudomonas aeruginosa among strains isolated from patients in Tehran, Iran, due to importance of these phenotypes in treatment of human infections. Methods: Eighty eightP. aeruginosa were isolated from patients in Tehran, Iran, and identified by routine methods and PCR for oprL gene. Their antimicrobial susceptibility to 16 antimicrobial agents from 7 antimicrobial categories (aminoglycosides, carbapenems, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, penicillins/ß-lactamase inhibitors, monobactams, polymyxins) were determined by disk diffusion method, according to recommendation of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Characterization of P. aeruginosa isolates as MDR and XDR was done according to standardized international terminology presented by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2011. MDR was defined as acquired non-susceptibility to at least one agent in ≥3 antimicrobial categories and XDR was defined as non-susceptibility to at least one agent in ≥6 antimicrobial categories. Results: The rates of susceptibility to antimicrobials were as follows: gentamicin 27.3%, tobramycin 54.5%, amikacin 56.8%, netilmicin 36.4%, imipenem 55.7%, meropenem 55.7%, doripenem 60.2%, ceftazidime 63.6%, cefepime 56.8%, ciprofloxacin 59.1%, levofloxacin 60.2%, ticarcillin-clavulanic acid 37.5%, piperacillin-tazobactam 63.6%, aztreonam 43.2%, colistin 90.9%, polymyxin 95.5%. Altogether, 48 (54.5%) and 29 (33%) isolates were characterized as MDR and XDR, respectively. Discussion:The high frequency of antibiotic resistance in clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa in Iran makes epidemiological surveillance of susceptibility of this bacterium more essential for the best selection of empirical antibiotics.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen in human (1). The most worrisome characteristic of this bacterium is its low antibiotic susceptibility, which is attributable to low permeability of the bacterial cellular envelopes and action of multidrug efflux pumps. In addition to this intrinsic resistance, P. aeruginosa can get resistance by mutation either in chromosomally encoded genes or by the horizontal gene transfer of antibiotic resistance determinants (2, 3). Unfortunately, rates of antibiotic resistance in P. aeruginosa are increasing worldwide (1, 2). Besides, some of strains have shown resistance to multiple antibiotics, which could be mediated by several mechanisms including production of hydrolyzing enzyme, loss of outer membrane protein, efflux systems and target mutations (4). These isolates were named multidrug resistant (MDR), extremely drug resistant (XDR) and pandrug resistant (PDR), according the extreme of their resistance. Infections with these resistant isolates may be associated with increased morbidity and mortality, which can attributed to limited effective antimicrobial options (4, 5).
Review of literature on MDR P. aeruginosa has revealed considerably different definitions (6, 7). The absence of specific definitions for MDR in clinical study protocols makes difficult the comparison of data (8). In addition, the true prevalence of MDR isolatescannot well establish (4). However, in the majority of the published studies, multidrug resistance was defined as resistance to at least three drugs from a variety of antibiotic classes, mainly aminoglycosides, antipseudomonal penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems and fluoroquinolones (4).
In 2011, a group of international experts came together to create a standardized international terminology with which to describe acquired resistance profiles in bacteria often responsible for healthcare-associated infections and prone to multidrug resistanceincluding P. aeruginosa. List of proposed antimicrobial categories for characterization of MDR, XDR and PDR in P. aeruginosa are shown in Table 1. MDR was defined as “acquired non-susceptibility to at least one agent in three or more antimicrobial categories”, XDR was defined as “non-susceptibility to at least one agent in all but two or fewer antimicrobial categories” (i.e. bacterial isolates remain susceptible to only one or two categories) and PDR was defined as “non-susceptibility to all agents in all antimicrobial categories” (8).
Since most studies performed in Iran about MDR P. aeruginosa do not include these criteria and there is a lack of study about presence of XDR P. aeruginosa, this research was designed to detect these phenotypes among P. aeruginosa isolated from patients in Tehran, Iran.
(5'-ATGGAAATGCTGAAATTCGGC-3' and 5'-CTTCTTCAGCTCGACGCGACG-3') was used for molecular identification of P.aeruginosa (9). Product length of amplicon was 504 base pair. Genomic DNA was extracted from overnight cultures of P. aeruginosa by boiling.
Disk diffusion method was used for detection of antimicrobial susceptibility in clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa according to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines (10). The following antibiotics disks from MAST Categories Ltd., Merseyside, UK, were used: gentamicin (GM, 10µg), tobramycin (TN, 10µg), amikacin (AK, 30µg), netilmicin (NET, 30µg), imipenem (IMI, 10µg), meropenem (MEM, 10µg), doripenem (DOR, 10µg), ceftazidime (CAZ, 30µg), cefepime (CPM, 30µg), ciprofloxacin (CIP, 5µg), levofloxacin (LEV, 5µg), ticarcillin-clavulanic acid (TIM, 85 µg), piperacillin-tazobactam (PTZ, 110µg), aztreonam (ATM, 30µg), colistin (CO, 10µg), and polymyxin B (PB, 300U). Control strain used for all antibiotics disks was P. aeruginosa ATCC27853, except for penicillins/ß-lactamase inhibitors, which was E. coli ATCC35218.
Defining of MDR and XDR in P. aeruginosa isolates were done according to new standardized international document (8), by the results of antimicrobial susceptibility of P. aeruginosa to all antimicrobial agents listed in Table 1 except fosfomycin, since interpretive criterion recommendation by CLSI and EUCAST for fosfomycin disk diffusion test of P. aeruginosa is not available yet (10, 11). Therefore, isolates of P. aeruginosa, which have shown non-susceptibility to at least one agent in ≥3 antimicrobial categories considered MDR, and isolates exhibit non-susceptibility to at least one agent in ≥6 antimicrobial categories known as XDR.
Antimicrobial susceptibility of 88P. aeruginosa isolates against 16 agents from 7 antimicrobial categories is shown in Table 2. The highest susceptibility was shown to polymyxins categories, which was >90%, and the lowest to gentamicin (27.3%), netilmicin (36.4%), ticarcillin-clavulanic acid (37.5%) and aztreonam (43.2%).
In three isolates (3.4%), there was not non-susceptibility to any tested antimicrobial categories. Non-susceptibility to one and two categories were seen in 21 (23.9%) and 16 (18.2%) isolates, respectively. In addition, non-susceptibility to three, four, five, six and seven categories were seen in 8 (9.1%), 4 (4.5%), 7 (8%), 26 (29.5%) and 3 (3.4%) isolates, respectively. Therefore, non-susceptibility to ≥3 antimicrobial categories was seen in 48 isolates (54.5%), which characterized as MDR P. aeruginosa, and non-susceptibility to ≥6 antimicrobial categories were seen in 29 isolates (33%), which characterized as XDR P. aeruginosa. Pandrug P. aeruginosa was not detected, because non-susceptibility to all used agents was not seen in any isolates.
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of studied P. aeruginosa isolates and their frequency were shown in Table 3. The most prevalent patterns were as follows and other patterns were seen in ≤3 isolates.
In XDR P. aeruginosa isolates, the two later were the most common pattern and P. aeruginosa to all 7 tested categories (patterns 35-37) was shown only in three isolates. All XDR isolates, except four isolates, exhibit susceptibility to polymyxin B and colistin.
In this study, the antimicrobial susceptibility of 88P. aeruginosa isolates against 16 agents from 7 antimicrobial categories was determined. Altogether, the highest susceptibility was shown for polymyxin antimicrobials (90.9% and 95.5%, respectively, for colistin, and polymyxin B). Resistance of P. aeruginosa clinical isolates to all antibiotics except the polymyxins was shown in many medical centers (3). These agents may not be as effective as first-line agents and may be associated with more significant adverse effects (12, 13). The difference between the rates of susceptibility of P. aeruginosa isolates to different agents in aminoglycosides and penicillins/ß-lactamase inhibitors categories was also shown in this study. Susceptibility to gentamicin and netilmicin was low (27.3% and 36.4%, respectively) comparing susceptibility to amikacin and tobramycin (55% and 51%, respectively), while intermediate phenotype were high to gentamicin and netilmicin. In addition, susceptibility to ticarcillin-clavulanic acid was much less than piperacillin-tazobactam (37.5% and 63.6%, respectively), probably due to antagonism of the bactericidal activity of clavulanate with ticarcillin, which has been shown by other researches (14).
In this study, 48 isolates (54.5%) was recognized as MDR, 29 isolates (33%) as XDR and there was not PDR among 88 clinical isolatesof P. aeruginosa isolated from patients in Tehran, Iran. There is few published literature about multidrug resistanceinclinical isolates of P. aeruginosa in Iran with proper definition of MDR, and the study with our used criteria was not found. However, high prevalence of MDR was reported in the studies defined MDR as resistance to ≥ 3 classes of antibiotics; 100% by Moazami-Goudarzi et al. and Ranjbar et al., 60% by Bayani et al., 45.3% by Nikokar et al. and 33.1% by Salimi et al.(15- 19). In the studies in other countries, lower prevalence was usually reported; Morales et al. 5.46%, De Francesco et al. 20% and Tacconelli et al. 14% (5, 20, 21). Geographic differences in antimicrobial resistance was shown in other studies and population demographics, access to medical care and illicit drug use are some of the variables explaining such differences (4, 22).
One limitation of our study was the absence fosfomycin susceptibility test results of isolates, because we used only disk diffusion test, which interpretive criterion of fosfomycin for P. aeruginosa recommended by CLSI and EUCAST is not available yet (10, 11). Since we used all antimicrobial agents listed in Table 1 except this antibiotic, some of MDR and XDR P. aeruginosa isolates were not detected in this study.
The observation that high percentage of studied clinical isolates of P. aeruginosa in Iran are multidrug and extremely drug resistant (46.6% and 33%, respectively), is worrisome and requires proper methods to prevent the spread of these strains.
This work was funded by grants from the Molecular Microbiology Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran. We thank Rahim Nosrati, Seyedeh Marzieh Moosavi and Fatemeh Rezaei for collaboration in this study.
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Strateva T, Yordanov D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa a phenomenon of bacteria resistance. J Med Microb 2009; 58: 1133-48.
Bonomo RA, Szabo D. Mechanisms of multidrug resistance in Acinetobacter species and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Clin Infect Dis 2006; 43 (Suppl 2): S49-56.
Hirsch EB, Tam VH. Impact of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection on patient outcomes. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2010; 10(4): 441-51.
Morales E, Cots F, Sala M, Comas M, Belvis F, Riu M, et al. Hospital costs of nosocomial multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa acquisition. BMC Health Serv Res 2012; 12: 122.
Falagas ME, Koletsi PK, Bliziotis IA. The diversity of definitions of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and pandrug-resistant (PDR) Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. J Med Microbiol 2006; 55 (Pt 12): 1619-29.
Obritsch MD, Fish DN, MacLaren R, Jung R. Nosocomial infections due to multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa: epidemiology and treatment options. Pharmacotherapy 2005; 25 (10): 1353-64.
Magiorakos AP, Srinivasan A, Carey RB, Carmeli Y, Falagas ME, Giske CG, et al. Multidrug-resistant, extensively drug-resistant and pandrug-resistant bacteria: an international expert proposal for interim standard definitions for acquired resistance. Clin Microbiol Infect 2012; 18 (3): 268-81.
De Vos D, Lim A Jr, Pirnay JP, Struelens M, Vandenvelde C, Duinslaeger L, et al. Direct detection and identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in clinical samples such as skin biopsy specimens and expectorations by multiplex PCR based on two outer membrane lipoprotein genes, oprI and oprL. J Clin Microbiol 1997; 35 (6): 1295-9.
CLSI. Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing; Twenty-Third Informational Supplement.CLSI document M100–S23. Wayne, PA: Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute; 2013.
Lu CL, Liu CY, Huang YT, Liao CH, Teng LJ, Turnidge JD, et al. Antimicrobial susceptibilities of commonly encountered bacterial isolates to fosfomycin determined by agar dilution and disk diffusion methods. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2011; 55 (9): 4295-301.
Kim J, Lee KH, Yoo S, Pai H. Clinical characteristics and risk factors of colistin-induced nephrotoxicity. Int J Antimicrob Agents 2009; 34 (5): 434-8.
Zavascki AP, Goldani LZ, Li J, Nation RL. Polymyxin B for the treatment of multidrug-resistant pathogens: a critical review. J Antimicrob Chemother 2007; 60 (6): 1206-15.
Lister PD, Gardner VM, Sanders CC. Clavulanate induces expression of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa AmpC cephalosporinase at physiologically relevant concentrations and antagonizes the antibacterial activity of ticarcillin. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1999; 43: 882-9.
Moazami-Goudarzi S, Eftekhar F. Assessment of Carbapenem Susceptibility and Multidrug-Resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Burn Isolates in Tehran. Jundishapur Journal of Microbiology 2013; 6 (2): 162-5.
Ranjbar R, Owlia P, Saderi H, Mansouri S, Jonaidi-Jafari N, Izadi M, et al. Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains isolated from burned patients hospitalized in a major burn center in Tehran, Iran. Acta Med Iran 2011; 49 (10): 675-9.
Bayani M, Siadati S, Rajabnia R, Taher AA. Drug Resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter cloacae Isolated from ICU, Babol, Northern Iran. Int J Mol Cell Med 2013; 2 (4): 204-9.
Nikokar I, Tishayar A, Flakiyan Z, Alijani K, Rehana-Banisaeed S, Hossinpour M, et al. Antibiotic resistance and frequency of class 1 integrons among Pseudomonas aeruginosa, isolated from burn patients in Guilan, Iran. Iran J Microbiol 2013; 5 (1): 36-41.
Salimi H., Yakhchali B, Owlia P, Lari AR. Molecular Epidemiology and Drug Susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strains Isolated from Burn Patients. LabMedicine 2010; 41 (9): 540-4.
De Francesco MA, Ravizzola G, Peroni L, Bonfanti C, Manca N. Prevalence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in an Italian hospital. J Infect Public Health 2013; 6 (3): 179-85.
Tacconelli E, Tumbarello M, Bertagnolio S, Citton R, Spanu T, Fadda G, et al. Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections: analysis of trends in prevalence and epidemiology. Emerg Infect Dis 2002; 8(2): 220-1.
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I think I picked the wrong day to come back to work. This morning turned out to be pretty busy. The good news is that we made a grab this morning.
Ok, it was more like a “slide” rather than a grab … plus we did require a little help from “The Deuce” .
We received a call for a male subject stuck on a roof. We ran it “single Engine” and arrived to find only a single story ranch style house with a male subject laying on about a 4/10 pitch roof. This is NOT the “typical” roof folks get stuck on. We made the roof easy with a ground ladder and found out the the man stuck was neither injured or “scared”.
He suffers from a disease he described as similar to ALS. He normally walks with the assistance of crutches or is forced to use a motorized wheel chair. I’m shocked he even made it up onto the roof. I couldn’t figure out why he would even try. The reason and story is outstanding!
One of the folks who lives in the house suffers from MS. This person is on a home vent and several other medical devices. The family has paid for all of the equipment out of their pocket. The forecast for the next few days is for rain and the roof leaks. They were afraid that the equipment might wet and fail.
So, in an effort to help a neighbor (and friend) this fella somehow made his way to the roof to attempt to repair some shingles that were blown off durring the high winds over the past few weeks. After he got up there, his legs simply “gave out” on him and he was unable to make the climb back down.
Now, I could have brought him down the ground ladder using one of our many available ladder rescue techniques. I couldn’t see risking “roughing” him up, dropping him or having both him and Boots fall from the ladder. He was in no danger on the roof. There was no fire or smoke to contend with. No high winds, power lines arcing etc. That said, I special called a truck …. Ladder #2 from “The Deuce”.
Ladder #2 is the only “platform” ladder we have here in the city and I figured it would make our job so much easier (as well as easier on the victim).
The plan worked out well. We were able to get him in the basket with ease and he really seemed to enjoy “the ride”.
The story doesn’t end here. After getting him safely to the ground, my crew remained on the roof to replace a few shingles. Captain Martin (over at #3C) has a roof and siding business on his days off. Georgie used to work for and help Clayton so he has “roofing” experience but I was a little hesitant to put him to work this morning.
You see, we jokingly call Clayton “one nail Martin” … LMAO!
We kid him and say that he only uses one nail per shingle in an effort to save money (while putting more in his pocket) and that then, he will get return jobs to repair the roof after his single nailed shingles blow off … LOL!
So I had a little “talk” with Georgie to remind him that he was not working for “one nail Martin” today and that we needed a good repair / patch job so that the occupants or neighbor wouldn’t have to climb back up onto that roof.
LMAO … now you guys should know that I’m just kidding here. I never have to tell Georgie to do a good job … that’s the only way he works. I’m joking around about Clayton as well. He has a very well respected roofing business and also does great work both on and off duty … (he’s just easy and fun to FRET).
Anyway, the gentleman was safely removed from the roof and the shingles were patched. Customer Service at work again!
Ok, today was also Media Day for the Roanoke Rampage football team.
There is a ton of work and logistics in running a semi-pro football and our staff does a GREAT job at it.
Today, we were able to complete some much needed paper work. We were issued our game jerseys and equipment. We also took our team and group pictures as well as got to walk through some practice.
This was the first time this season that we had almost every member on the field at the same time. Due to the shifts that fire, Rescue and Police work, it’s difficult to get everyone to practice during the week.
Practice went well …. everyone seemed to be a little more “settled in”.
Even the coaching staff seems a little more organized. That’s big Captain Phil “Triple D” Dillon of Lucky #13 B-shift in the picture to the left.
I blog about our team often and will once again remind you guys that we need your support.
We are close to our goal but still need to sell the remainder of our Gun Raffle tickets to meet expenses. Revisit an earlier post “Back to the grind stone ..” for more details on the raffle. Contact me through the “contact tab” at the top of this site to purchase your tickets!
Here are a few more shots from today ….
And YES … even the Buckaroo made Media Day and practice ….
Ok, today we also held a special event to remember Battalion Chief Bobbie Slayton. Chief Slayton was laid to rest January 12, 2011. See related posts HERE HERE and HERE.
Today was Bobbie’s birthday. He would have been 67 years old.
Our Firefighters Auxiliary held a very nice gathering to remember Chief Slayton and celebrate his life.
The ladies did a FANTASTIC job. The event was held at the IAFF L-1132 Union Hall and was attended by many. There was plenty for good food and fellowship. I’m sure the Chief was looking down on us with a smile.
I was hoping there would be a good crowd for the event and was very pleased to learn that it was even better than expected.
Bobbie’s wife, children and even grandchildren were in attendance and seemed to really appreciate the fact that they and Bobbie are still in our hearts and minds.
That’s what the “brotherhood” is all about. Looking out for and thinking of each other even after death.
Chief Slayton touched many lives in his long career. His memories will remain in our hearts forever and the stories of his antics will linger in our firehouses for even longer.
Happy Birthday Chief … we miss ya!
Ok, that’s gonna do it for tonight. I’ll try to check back in tomorrow.
Until I do, stay safe and in house!

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well made but no support- I will play with the straps which I believe are adjustable. Comfy for sleeping though!
Very nice and very good quality Too bad that the bottom that goes with it is sold out!

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American made tools have always be known for quality and innovation. When you buy American made chainsaws, not only are you buying quality and dependable tools, you are also supporting American jobs. Looking for an American made chainsaw? The following list consists of chainsaw models that are built in U.S. factories.
Note: Chainsaws made or built in the US consist of parts and components that are both foreign and domestic. Check with the manufacturer for more information.

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Like what I did there? No? Well, my projects are slightly better than my rapping, so stay with me. If you’ve already started using essential oils, you know those little bottles can be tricky to keep track of or even corral in one place. Keep them in a drawer and you sometimes have to pull them all out to see which is which, keep them on your countertop and they can make your surface feel cluttered. Enter the essential oils grandstand.
You can make one of these little stair-step organizers as narrow or as wide as you need, depending on the size of your EO collection, and can paint them to compliment your home decor. Like it really natural? Skip the paint and seal it with beeswax. The only tools you need to make sure this project goes swimmingly are a set of clamps. If you have a power drill, you can screw it together, but you can also just use Gorilla Glue and take your time letting each step set before moving on to the next one. Hit up your hardware store (the one that makes the cuts for you) and the hardest part is already done!
Semi-pro tip: When picking out your boards, be sure you check that each piece is straight. Sometimes boards become warped and even a slight curve can muck up the clean angles you’ll want for this kind of project.
Start by getting each of your boards cut into three 10″ lengths at one of the larger hardware stores that offers this service. You’ll need six equal pieces total. If your oils collection isn’t big enough to need this much space, just shorten the length of your pieces.
Add a thin, squiggly line of Gorilla Glue to the center of one piece of wood. Too much will spill out on the edges and this type of glue expands as it dries.
Stick your first piece of wood to another piece of wood and align your edges. Clamp in place on a covered work surface. You may have to adjust your alignment after you clamp both in place. Getting things lined up in this step will save a lot of sanding or more cutting down the line. Wipe off the excess glue that spills out.
Let your glue set for 1 hour before adding your third block of wood. These three pieces make up the base.
Repeat the process with two more blocks of wood. This will be your second layer. Wipe off glue with a wet paper towel and then sand off any dried glue at the seams.
Once both sets of blocks are dry, line them up so that they are flush on one long edge, like stair steps. Glue, clamp, wipe, dry.
Then repeat this step with the final block so that it completes the top step of the stair step shape.
Once everything has dried and set, use your sandpaper block (or power sander if you have one) to smooth off the excess glue and possible rough edges. Wipe with a damp cloth to remove dust and paint or seal with beeswax.
Essential oils should always be stored out of direct sunlight, but even if your storage space is inside a kitchen cabinet, this organizer will give you easy access when you’re searching for your favorite scent.
Credits//Author: Rachel Denbow. Photography: Rachel Denbow and Janae Hardy. Photos edited with A Color Story Desktop.
Super cute! And so doable!
Thanks so much! I’ve been wanting to make one of these for a long time!
Yes, they tend to start taking over, don’t they!
Is there anything like the best intro to a blog post award? Because we might have a winner here!
So cute! Could totally use this for nail polish too!
This grandstand is quite cute and would work for nail polish, as mentioned.
And vice versa, i used an acrylic nail polish holder (the type to mount to a wall) for all of my oils. It was the perfect solution. I attached it to the inside of the linen closet in my bathroom, they are all visible and perfect for containing any drips or leaks, too.
How cool! Would be awesome for nail polish as well!
You and Amanda (above) are both on to something. Ha!
I love the pastel pink color of this organizer. Plus, it looks really doable. Love you created this step by step diy tutorial! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
So cute! Love my essential oils I might need to do this to show them off more.
Cuuuute!! What color pink paint is that? Also, where did you get the fab floral calendar?

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This is our motto at the George Shinn College of Entertainment and the Arts. Our mission is to be a Christ-centered, innovative, entrepreneurial arts community committed to rigorous artistic training, creative collaboration and professional growth. We want makers, not takers. We want you to do, not just to be.
Unleash your potential. We say that a lot around here too. We believe that you can honor God and be a leader in the entertainment industry. To that end, we seek to train the next generation of believer artists who seek to uplift, challenge, and entertain culture through their art.
Nashville, Tennessee is our home and it is home to some of the most creative doers in the country. From day one when you set foot on campus in the College of Entertainment and the Arts, you’re a part of this vibrant arts community in America’s “It” city. Come join us and get ready to do some good work.
Perfect your art while strengthening your faith. Train with our outstanding faculty and distinguished industry professionals, connect to a vast network of professional artists and cultivate your entrepreneurial spirit.
Our promise to you is this: We will push you to create, innovate and discover your individual strength. You'll gain immense opportunities as your further your career in the arts here. Capitalize on them.
We provide the latest technology in cinematic storytelling, giving our students the opportunity to experience it firsthand as they develop their skills and approach to their craft. The fact that we are the first university in the nation to purchase the Positron Voyager, the first chair designed specifically for fully immersive cinematic virtual reality, is an example of this. VR has been in existence for a while, but the development of the Positron Voyager is taking this technology to the next level.
Cinematic arts, music, theatre and dance, fashion, design and the visual arts — we're ready to train you for an ever-evolving career. There's nowhere better to learn than from industry professionals in Music City. You'll have the opportunity for internships, networking and trips across the U.S. and abroad.
Get to know key CEA faculty and Artists-in-Residence.
The University Jazz Band presents, "An Evening of Great Jazz with the Jazz Cats," on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Shamblin Theatre. The production will be directed by Denny Jiosa and is free and open to the public.

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Secreted away north of Habarana, on the slopes of a densely wooded mountainside protected by the Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve, lie the mysterious remains of the forest monastery of Ritigala. The mountainside on which the monastery sits is thought to be the Ramayana’s Aristha, the place from which Hanuman leapt from Lanka back to India, having discovered where Sita was being held captive. According to popular belief, Hanuman later passed by Ritigala again, carelessly dropping one of the chunks of Himalayan mountain which he was carrying back from India for its medicinal herbs (other fragments fell to earth at Unawatuna and Hakgala); this is held to account for the unusually wide range of plants and herbs found at Ritigala, although the mundane explanation is that the area, being higher and wetter than the surrounding plains, supports a correspondingly wider range of plant species.
Ritigala’s remoteness appealed to solitude-seeking hermits, who began to settle here as far back as the third century BC. In the ninth century, Ritigala became home to an order of reclusive and ascetic monks known as pamsukulikas, who devoted themselves to a life of extreme austerity – pamsukulika, meaning “rag robes”, refers to the vow taken by these monks to wear only clothes made from rags either thrown away or recovered from corpses. The order seems to have started as an attempt to return to traditional Buddhist values in reaction against the self-indulgent living conditions enjoyed by the island’s clergy. So impressed was Sena I (831–851 AD) with the spirit of renunciation shown by the order that he built them a fine new monastery at Ritigala, endowing it with lands and servants – most of the remains you see today date from this era.
Ritigala is magical but enigmatic, while the setting deep in a totally undisturbed tract of thick forest (not to mention the lack of tourists) lends an additional sense of mystery. Parts of the complex have been carefully restored, while others remain buried in the forest, but despite the considerable archeological work which has been done here, the original purpose of virtually everything you now see remains largely unknown. One striking feature is the site’s complete lack of residential quarters – the monks themselves appear to have lived entirely in caves scattered around the forest.
Beyond the entrance, the path runs around the edge of the tumbled limestone bricks that once enclosed the Banda Pokuna tank – this possibly served a ritual purpose, with visitors bathing here before entering the monastery. At the far end of the tank, steep steps lead up to the beginning of a beautifully constructed walkway (similar to the meditation walkway at Arankele) which runs through the forest and links all the monastery’s major buildings. After around 200m the walkway reaches the first of several sunken courtyards, bounded by a retaining wall and housing three raised terraces. The one nearest is one of the double-platform structures which are a characteristic feature of Ritigala. These generally consist of two raised platforms oriented east–west, linked by a stone “bridge” and surrounded by a miniature “moat”; one of the platforms usually bears the remains of pillars, while the other is bare. Various theories have been advanced as to the original functions of these structures. One holds that the “moat” around the platforms would have been filled with water, providing a natural form of air-conditioning, while the platforms themselves were used for meditation – communal meditation on the open platform and individual meditation in the building on the linked platform opposite. A few metres to the right-hand (east) end of this enclosure is a second sunken courtyard, usually described as the hospital, although it may have been an alms-house or a bathhouse.
Beyond here, the pavement continues straight ahead to reach one of the “roundabouts” that punctuate its length – perhaps formerly a covered rest area, like the similar roundabout at Arankele. About 20m before reaching the roundabout, a path heads off to the right, leading through enormous tree roots to the so-called “Fort”, reached by a stone bridge high above a stream, and offering fine views over the forests below.
As you continue past the roundabout, a couple of unexcavated platforms can be seen off the path in the woods to the left, looking exactly as they must have appeared to British archeologist H.C.P. Bell when he first began exploring the site in 1893. After another 500m you reach two further sunken courtyards. The first courtyard contains a substantial double-platform structure, one of the largest buildings in the entire monastery. The left-hand side of the courtyard is bounded by two stele; according to one theory, monks would have paced between these whilst practising walking meditation. A few metres beyond lies the second courtyard and another large double platform.

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The term Severe Service Valve (SSV) is commonplace in the industrial valve industry. The problem is, no one really knows exactly what it means.
Acting as the SSV task force leader for the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS), CGIS is at the forefront of establishing the benchmark and rating system to identify what constitutes a Severe Service Valve, and how it differs from a General Purpose Valve.

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What Does God Want This Lent?
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A native of Edmonton, Marty has established himself as an in-demand performer, educator, and bandleader in the local jazz scene. He has led the Yardbird Suite Jazz Orchestra, co-led the WCMA nominated group the Writers’ Guild, and recently recorded his latest CD featuring European superstar Florian Ross. Marty is considered one of Western Canada’s finest jazz trombonists. As a sideman, Marty has appeared with several jazz greats including Chucho Valdez, Lew Tebackin, Jimmy Heath, and Tommy Banks. He has performed with the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and the Yardbird Suite All Stars. Marty also had contact with many of the modern greats in his two-year stint living in New York where he studied with Michael Mossman, Antonio Hart, Luis Bonilla, and Steve Davis. Marty is the full-time musical director at Louis St. School and is also on faculty at MacEwan University, where he also directs the MacEwan Youth Jazz Orchestra.
The Yardbird Suite is proud to present local talent and collaborative opportunities every Tuesday evening during the season at the weekly jam sessions. From 8:00pm-9:00pm, an all-star Edmontonian band takes the stage to perform a set of music ranging from original compositions to jazz classics. Then the stage clears for a jam session, wherein musicians are encouraged to take to the stage and collaborate with one another in a jam session format.
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Do you frequently get muscle cramps in your legs at night or with activity during the day? Most people have experienced some sort of a muscle cramp throughout their life and it is something we all wish would never happen again. The Mayo Clinic defines a muscle cramp as a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to prevent muscle cramping.
One of the biggest elements to preventing muscle cramping is drinking plenty of water. Dehydration can happen to anyone with prolonged, strenuous activities or just being in the heat for a duration of time. When you are trying to get the yard looking good for your summer parties, take a break, get in the shade and guzzle the H2O. We all live busy lives; however it would be wise to add a couple minutes of stretching before and after activities. A stretch can be held in place for 30 to 45 seconds at a time or you may try some dynamic movements to loosen up the muscles such as ankle pumps, high knee marches or ride a stationary bicycle to name a few. It is also a great idea to add potassium in to your diet. A banana a day may help keep those nasty cramps away. Consult with your physician should you decide to take a potassium supplement. These helpful tips will help reduce leg cramping.
There are some factors that we are not in control of when it comes to muscle cramps. As we get older, we lose muscle mass and the muscles remaining will easily get over worked. Those who are pregnant, take certain medications or are diabetic will be prone to increased risk for muscle cramps. The preventative measures listed above may help to alleviate either the intensity or frequency of the cramps.


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Is This What You Call Fare?
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It’s a good sign when viewers leave an advanced screening of a forthcoming film, pumping their fists, applauding, and smiling – it’s the kind of response that the first Rocky movie inspired and fitting that the classic film’s heir, the Creed, invites similar.
In 2013, Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale announced the arrival of a promising young director. Coogler’s sophomore effort, confirms him as a sensitive and skilled filmmaker. Under his capable direction, Rocky and Sylvester Stallone get a touching nod and a new millennial chapter, and we get further introduction to several rising stars in Coogler, Michael B. Jordan (Adonis Creed), and Tessa Thompson (Bianca).
The millennial treatment of Rocky is significant. The first film (1976) and the sequels ('79, '82, '85) played overtly on some specific racial and national politics. The 1976 script – a compelling story read – finds dramatic fuel in the racialized history of US Heavyweight boxing. Apollo Creed, the undefeated champ who picks Rocky, “The Italian Stallion,” out of oblivion for a bicentennial match when the real contender is injured, understands the racial mythology underlining a “Great White Hope” in the most sacred division in boxing – the heavyweight. Historically, amid the legacy of Jim Crow America, a boxing match between a black and white opponent was a space where the racial status quo and ideologies of racialized masculine superiority and potency were, perpetuated, countered or challenged.
Of course, Stallone gives even further authenticity to his tale because real life legendary Italian boxers like Marciano are Rocky’s heroes. In the later Rocky films, Stallone taps further into the not so far in the past Cold War politics so that the black and white boxers (Apollo and Rocky), having earlier proven their masculine equality to each other in the ring, and Rocky cemented as a ‘true’ American ‘Great White Hope,’ are united in friendship and national identity against common foes, including lastly a national ‘other’ – the Russian boxer Drago who kills Apollo. Creed proves refreshing in not attempting to be a contemporary redo of Rocky [though yeah it does tease those national politics and retains all the usual testosterone].
Some of the best elements in Creed – Sly Stallone’s perfectly pitched performance as elder Philly legend and reluctant coach-mentor, “UNC” to Jordan’s young Creed and the unfolding relationship between the two, the nostalgic nods [not too much though] to iconic scenes from the original Rocky, the boxing world recreation with HBO’s team, the appearance of boxing star (Andre Ward) and no spoiler alert necessary cause you know it’s there – an exquisitely choreographed, knock down, championship fight, plus two arresting, capable female co-stars in veteran actress Phylicia Rashad, young Creed’s surrogate mother and step-mom and Thompson - reasons enough to enjoy the film.
Creed’s missteps are few. The story needs a bit more backstory behind Creed’s drive to fight despite the privileged life Apollo’s widow provides and his outright desire to deny and escape his father’s long shadow and misses a good opportunity to enrich the story by doing the same for Adonis’s love interest, the intriguing Bianca. Part of the formula of every aspiring boxing champ story on the big screen is the lady love, a do or die sort of chick who loves the champ winning or losing. Who can imagine Rocky without Adrien in that first Rocky film? Thompson’s Philly girl Bianca, an inspiring singer, is pleasantly allowed to be a tad more than an appendage to Adonis; she’s got big dreams and ambitions and a physical opponent of her own to triumph over, but she remains something of an enigma.
Co-written by Coogler and Aaron Covington, Creed showcases Coogler’s savvy use of mise en scène and highlights several developing stylistic trademarks from his use of blurred shots to his ability to make the setting an integral secondary character pivotal to the storytelling as he does with the gritty scenes of Philadelphia in Creed. He smartly mixes the old with newer notes, both visually and orally, for example, Rocky’s unforgettable anthem sampled on rapper Future’s, “Last Breath” and a Tupac cut serving as Creed’s ring entry.
Yet, the most outstanding feature of Coogler’s work thus far has been the distinctive treatment of hip hop culture bred young black men whom he humanizes more adroitly than we usually see on the big screen. He imbues the representation of black male identity with emotional complexity and vulnerability one of the winning aspects of the Coogler - Michael B. Jordan collaboration. We are witnessing some magic here in their cinematic partnership and may well be evolving into one of those iconic director-actor relationships [think Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, DiCaprio and Scorsese].
There is much to cheer about Creed from Sly Stallone and the triumphant rebirth of Rocky in a story that can stand on its own but weaves nicely together wit the classic film’s legacy to Michael B. Jordan, a bonafide leading man, and finally Coogler who delivers a feel good, must-see cinematic punch right in time for the holidays.


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The standard features of the Ford Expedition SSV include EcoBoost 3.5L V-6 365hp twin turbo engine, 10-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, Safety Canopy System curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 17" styled steel wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, four-wheel drive.
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Every Attendee must have their own curriculum Facilitator's Manual. Therefore, if you do not already own the curriculum, or you have extra attendees from your organization that do not have their own Facilitator's Manual, you will need to choose your ticket type accordingly. Your purchased materials will be provided to you at the training.
You'll be trained along with other program facilitators from across the nation to properly implement the curriculum consistently and effectively. Benefit from our experienced and knowledgable staff, and be energized by other fatherhood practitioners with your same passion for serving fathers.
Attendees must have the 24/7 Dad® Curriculum (particularly the Facilitator's Manual) with them at the training. It can be purchased when registering for the training, or attendees may bring one they have purchased previously.
Developed by parenting and fatherhood experts, 24/7 Dad® teaches men the characteristics they need to be good fathers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Research shows that 24/7 Dad® successfully changes fathers’ attitudes, knowledge, and skills- and is designed to equip fathers with the self-awareness, compassion, and sense of responsibility that every good parent needs.
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With summer almost out the door and autumn on the horizon, our gardens are slowly going to fall out of use as the air turns colder and we are less likely to enjoy sitting outdoors unless you have a patio heater or chiminea for warmth. Not only does it close of your garden for use, but if you are someone with a pet you might be half dreading the winter months as they start to bring in the dirt, mud and leaves from the garden on their trips outdoors.
If you’ve got nice garden furniture, you might be worried about it getting affected by damp during the cold, wet months and you might not have the available storage to bring it indoors. Damp prevention plastic is available to wrap outdoor soft furnishings with and for extra protection, silica gel packets are available cheaply through several online retailers. Silica gel packets are used by companies around the world to prevent their goods getting damaged during transit on aeroplanes, boats and in trucks so a few should be fine to protect your garden goods.
For the flower boxes or raised planters in your garden, they aren’t likely to have a lot of ground cover over the winter. You can move planters into greenhouses or cover with plastic greenhouses but for extra protection against dry beds, especially when growing hardy vegetables over winter like kale, beets and cabbage, use some type of extra ground cover. This could be mulch, planting covers, shredded leaves or straw to name a few cost-effective options.
Should you wish to make use of your garden all-round without getting bogged down by damp grounds and muddy patches, there are several options to replace your grass with year-round friendly alternatives. For a tidy, grass alternative, an artificial turf is a low-maintenance option with plenty of varieties available to choose from to suit your tastes for a lush, green garden. Click here for a project planner that helps you work out how much you would require for the size of your garden.
Alternatively, patio or concrete offers an option that allows all year access, although does require more maintenance to ensure it stays safe and clean for use; a pressure spray or stiff brush for removing moss and algae growth and anti-slip additions like tape or etched surfacing.
There are plenty of garden tools that don’t want to be left out over the winter months for fear of rusting and frost damage. Make sure to move all metal tools into indoor storage areas like sheds and utility rooms and put some dehumidifier pots around the room if you are concerned about damp making its way in. Clay pots should also be moved into protected areas as they are susceptible to temperature changes and lead to chips and cracks which shorten their lifespans.
Your garden has offered you plenty of enjoyment over the summer, so it makes sense to protect it during the winter months. These tips can be utilised in addition to moving fragile plants into indoor pots, taking any soft furnishings or textiles indoors for storage and covering or applying winter coverage measures to wooden and wicker garden furniture. Be being prepared and acting now while the daily temperatures still hold some warmth, it may even prevent you having to spend a lot of money in the spring when you want to start preparing your garden for use again.
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The work of Telligen’s Brianna Gass, MPH, Quality Improvement Manager, appears in the September issue of The Joint Commission Journal of Quality and Patient Safety. The editorial and published manuscript titled, Optimizing Care Transitions: Adapting Evidence Based Informed Solutions to Local Contexts, studies specific components and contributing factors related to effective interventions for care transitions.
Located in our Denver, CO office, Brianna manages a team of program evaluators that offer services and support related to designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating quality management and improvement programs.
The team evaluates national and community-based health care quality improvement efforts, which includes several recipients of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Health Care Innovation Awards.
The editorial and publication highlights Brianna’s work as part of Project ACHIEVE (Achieving Patient-Centered Care and Optimized Health in Care Transitions by Evaluating the Value of Evidence), which studies the design and development of best practice recommendations and implementation guidelines for national patient-centered care transition programs. See the abstract below for a high-level overview.
Background: Care transitions between clinicians or settings are often fragmented and marked by adverse events. To increase patient safety and deliver more efficient and effective health care, new ways to optimize these transitions need to be identified. A study was conducted to delineate facilitators and barriers to implementation of transitional care services at health systems that may have been adopted or adapted from published evidence-based models.
Methods: From March 2015 through December 2015, site visits were conducted across the United States at 22 health care organizations—community hospitals, academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and broader community partnerships.
At each site, direct observation and document review were conducted, as were semi-structured interviews with a total of 810 participants (5 to 57 participants per site) representing various stakeholder groups, including management and leadership, transitional care team members, internal stakeholders, community partners, patients, and family caregivers.
Results: Facilitators of effective care transitions included collaborating within and beyond the organization, tailoring care to patients and caregivers, and generating buy-in among staff. Commonly reported barriers included poor integration of transitional care services, unmet patient or caregiver needs, underutilized services, and lack of physician buy-in.
Conclusion: True community partnership, high-quality communication, patient and family engagement, and ongoing evaluation and adaptation of transitional care strategies are ultimately needed to facilitate effective care transitions. Health care organizations can strategically prioritize transitional care service delivery through staffing decisions, by making transitional care part of the organization’s formal board agenda, and by incentivizing excellence in providing transitional care services.


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I first discovered NOVA REN SUMA via her kickass writerly blog, Distraction99.com, which I read religiously in my MFA days. The site is uplifting and introspective, with stellar writing from Nova and writer pals. Then I read her stunning book IMAGINARY GIRLS, and I knew she was a voice to be reckoned with. So I’m thrilled to welcome her this week to the Debutante Ball.
She stopped by to chat about her new book, THE WALL AROUND US. The book is a ghostly story of suspense told in two voices—one still living and one dead. On the outside, there’s Violet, an eighteen-year-old dancer days away from the life of her dreams when something threatens to expose the shocking truth of her achievement. On the inside, within the walls of a girls’ juvenile detention center, there’s Amber, locked up for so long she can’t imagine freedom. Tying these two worlds together is Orianna, who holds the key to unlocking all the girls’ darkest mysteries.
THE WALLS AROUND US comes out on March 24 from Algonquin Young Readers.
I know a book is for me if it makes me cry. When I sob after the last page, curled up into a ball, unable to even think about doing anything else for the rest of the night, it’s a book I will read again and again every so many years, a book that’s a part of my life now. The last book that did this to me was TELL THE WOLVES I’M HOME by Carol Rifka Brunt. I read it when I was away at an artists’ colony in rural Georgia, alone in a cabin in the woods, and it just broke me. I can’t even articulate how much I admire this novel, but maybe admitting to all the crying helps give you a hint.
A big twist came when I discovered that I was meant to write YA. Before that, I had gotten my MFA and written two novels for adults, and was coming up on years of trying to get an agent. So many rejections. I was almost about to give up writing novels for publication entirely when a series of surprising events led me to write for young adults. I quickly published a novel, found an agent, and found my place. Or so I thought.
You see, I thought the twists in my career were over then, but they never are, are they? A new twist came upon me recently, after I published my third novel and second YA, 17 & GONE, when I was facing a wall of doubt about my next novel and my place in this industry. I was struggling with listening to all these voices in my head (those doubts, so many of them) when I reached a place of having to let go and just write for myself again. I ended up choosing a new publisher and starting down a new path. My new novel, the outcome of all this doubting, wandering, and ultimately reinvention is called THE WALLS AROUND US, and it comes out from Algonquin YR on Tuesday.
I was teaching a writing workshop at a beautiful artists’ colony in Northern California this past June when one of my deathly phobias flew into the Artists’ Barn and starting fluttering around the rafters and then swooping down at the writers’ heads. It was a bat. I am terrified of bats. I wanted to hold it together and be completely in charge, since I was the one leading this week-long retreat, but the phobia could not stay down. The writers who were there saw how freaked out I was. After many attempts and some shrieking, they banded together to usher the bat through the sliding glass doors and into the night, and I was grateful… if a little ashamed that I couldn’t hide my fear.
The next morning I used the bat as an ice-breaker to help with introductions on our first day of workshop. That was one of my fears last night, I admitted, so let’s talk about our writing fears. I confessed some of my own, but I’ll keep those a secret, since you already know all about the bats.
Any ordinary author may have said yes and politely said thank you when I told her how much her keynote had moved me, and then gone on with her day. But this is Libba Bray, an extraordinary, generous, and kind person. We started talking and when I said I was a writer, too, she suggested we write together right then and there at the coffeeshop. She got a table next to mine and got out her laptop. She had her coffee and started typing and I had my coffee and tried typing (all the while thinking I AM WRITING WITH THE GENIUS LIBBA BRAY! WHAT IF SHE SEES THE DRIVEL I’M TYPING??), and that’s how it all began. We have since built a real friendship, but it all started because she was someone I admired and because I loved her writing.
My new book THE WALLS AROUND US, comes out this Tuesday, March 24, and it’s all I can think about right now. It’s consuming my life, so it certainly is still my Next Big Thing even while it’s in the midst of happening.
This is what I wonder: What do you do when your next big thing is over? How do you move on from a book you put your all into and find more of yourself to put into the next book?
Maybe your readers can help me find the answer to that.
Nova Ren Suma is the author of THE WALLS AROUND US, which is the #1 Kids’ Indie Next Pick for Spring 2015 and an Amazon Best YA Book of the Month for March. She also wrote the YA novels IMAGINARY GIRLS and 17 & GONE, which were both named 2014 Outstanding Books for the College Bound by YALSA. She has an MFA in fiction from Columbia University and has been awarded fiction fellowships from the New York Foundation for the Arts, the MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, the Djerassi Resident Artists Program, the Millay Colony, and an NEA fellowship for a residency at the Hambidge Center. She worked for years behind the scenes in publishing, at places such as HarperCollins, Penguin, Marvel Comics, and RAW Books, and now she teaches writing workshops. She is from various small towns across the Hudson Valley and currently lives in New York City.
I loved The Walls Around Us! I’m so glad you chatted with Nova and posted this. And thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, this looks like an awesome and intriguing read. Great interview.


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A study was conducted to determine how soil management affects viability and infectivity of an entomopathogenic nematode that may be used for the control of A. vittatum . Dose-mortality curves under laboratory conditions suggested several Steinernema spp. as potential biocontrol agents. Field injections combined with soil bioassays, conducted during 1995 and 1996 in Penssylvania, USA, showed that Steinernema riobravis [ Steinernema riobrave ] longevity exceeded A. vittatum immature development time in both conventional and organic soil management systems. Mean root length densities of cucumbers increased in both soil management systems with the inclusion of nematodes. Soil management alone also influenced A. vittatum larval survival, with higher survival rates in the organic compared with the conventional soil management system. A 50% reduction in A. vittatum larval survival rates in both soil management systems, as determined by adult A. vittatum emergence, demonstrated the potential of incorporation of entomopathogenic nematodes for integrated pest management of diabroticites in commercial cucumber production.


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"THE MORNING AFTER" HAD ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE DIVADLO ARENA IN BRATISLAVA, WHERE IT IS NOW IN ITS 3RD YEAR. OTHER SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTIONS ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING AT THE TEATR CAPITOL IN WARSAW, THE TEATR SATIRATA IN SOFIA AND THE COMODIE THEATER IN DRESDEN GERMANY. THE SHOW RECENTLY HAD ITS SOUTH AMERICAN PREMIERE AT THE ARLEQUIN TEATRO IN PARAGUAY.


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Q: Is BJP becoming a new Congress by its manipulative politics to form Governments in Goa and Manipur?
A: BJP is learning to play power politics. It is in politics to rule and not to remain in opposition. If leaders from other political parties are begging it for entry, why should it deny? It is a party with a difference because it has a strong and a popular leader who attracts voters.
Q: Now a days Delhi has become most dreaded city as far as safety of the women is considered. Rapes have become everyday affair. Central government under whose control Delhi Police comes is not doing anything to prevent the rapes or punish the rapists. Judiciary is sleeping. When the govt is going to wake up and when is judiciary going to deliver the justice to the victims?
A: It is matter of concern if Delhi becomes an easy place for rapists to get away. But in terms of numbers, it is still far behind many other states. Incidents of rapes are growing all over the country because justice is delayed by judiciary and investigative agencies are doing a shoddy job. We have to fight the mind set. The government must ensure more judges and police officers and make them accountable for delay and acquittal of criminals.
Q: After enjoying all the posts and power under the Congress, S M Krishna now plans to join BJP. He has crossed the age limit of 75 years set by Modi to become a minister in his cabinet. What must be the compelling reason that made Krishna ditch Congress? What is he going to achieve in BJP?
A: It is only in old age you want to live comfortable and luxurious life. He must be feeling suffocating in the own party as well.
Q: Do you consider that Rahul is still relevant today? Both communists in India are decimated except Kerala, but still they are telling to fight against BJP. Why are they not seeing the ground realities?
A: There is no Congress without a Gandhi. He is the only hope for the Congress party to survive. It shrunk to its minimum size. Don't forget Communists are still surviving in some parts and may stage a comeback as they did in Kerala. But their appeal is diminishing due to globalisation and aspirational youth power.
Q: Is it not hard rendering and disgusting that three drain cleaning workers lost their precious life in a manhole in Bengaluru. How come this inhuman manual practice of scavenging which is banned by Supreme Court still continuing? Why are our State/Central Governments so blind to these manhole tragedies happening so frequently? Why can't we initiate criminal action against the concerned contractor and the Municipal bodies for this huge negligence?
A: Only a group of vigilant citizens can file criminal cases against civic authorities as political leaders wouldn't take any serious action.

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You can also vote if you don’t agree with me.
The Making of the worst black presidents.
1st October 1960, Nigeria gained a guided independence, it was at then said to be the best thing that ever happened in that era, today we don’t know who to blame 1914 or 1960? After Fredrick Lugard was called in to replace Egerton, though amalgamation was opposed majorly in Lagos by the media against all odds a great Nation was formed. It was like a forced marriage, the woman is happy for the first month then in the second month the salt loses it’s taste and the honey becomes sour, a sweet-sour situation that introduced us to joy and anguish. Since 1960 Nigeria is still confused on the type of leadership system to embrace, torn between military, democracy, autocracy Laissez-faire and bureaucratic comparing themselves to the fairer skins trying to force a black brain work like a white one though they are the same, cherishing what the white man does and how he does it forgetting that Africa was where civilization started and how special we blacks are, used to think rare was ostentatious why is it different when it comes to human race?
Treating the transition of military to democracy will require more pages, so let’s just take a deep look into the present 19 years of uninterrupted democracy which is currently headed by The Great General Muhammadu Buhari.
In 1999 Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo was elected as the president of Nigeria after reportedly winning 60 percent of the casted vote, way before that he handed over to the first civilian ruler which boosted his international profile as a man of peace but every greatness comes with a price and so does power come with responsibility, Obasanjo proved to be the most irresponsible leader on the globe when he failed to provide an uninterrupted and steady electricity for the country and created a trend of giving excuse. Obasanjo spent more than what the United States gave for their uninterrupted power supply, also he was the only person to rule Nigeria for twelve years and months but Nigeria couldn’t boast of having a world standard industry apart from the Music Industry thanks to Fela who was his sworn Enemy. Lack of Electricity can be voted or said to be the reason why Nigerians can still be called lazy. Obasanjo had some dirt in his tea when he failed to immortalize the Democracy legend who lost his life fighting for a Democratic Nigeria “M. K. O Abiola ” He was a man of the people and Obasanjo couldn’t bare sharing his own glory as he totally ignored him for all his whooping eight years in a democratic office seating on a chair crafted from another man’s blood. Obviously Gen. Obasanjo couldn’t be our greatest fall from glory as he did well in some aspects, it may interest you that Obasanjo was the first president to increase workers salary without any labour action, he was fully involved in the launch of the first Nigerian satellite Nigcom sat1. Noting that GSM was not part of his achievements, GSM came and he was there to welcome it but then undoubtedly OBJ did his own best for Nigeria. Do bear in mind that he had little or no case of insurgency to distract him.
Handing over to a man that was not all that popular, Alahaji Musa Yar-adua came as a surprise to Nigerians, knowing little about democracy Nigerians trooped behind him, Late Yar-adua was a man of integrity and never ceased to show it until his last days he was well read and educated and has-been the only leader to state out his goals publicly and completely achieved 20 per cent in two years, Militancy and the economy was set in the right direction under him unfortunately the seven point agenda man was snatched from Nigerians. On our scale Yar-adua didn’t make it to our list of bad leaders.
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan had Nigerians confused for a while but it is all clear now, Jonathan took over Aso-rock after the death of Umaru Musa Yar-adua, we have been in the cycle of choosing between two armed robbers, the one that looks more gentle, Nigerians do miss him alot especially when it was proven that their choice in 2015 was an ambush, under Goodluck Jonathan Nigeria got a huge boost in it’s entertainment industry which is the only strong hold Nigerians can boast of, he also tried to revamp the railways to end the deadly fuel tanker daily explosions, under him Boko Haram which is the worst terrorist group in West Africa was breed, under him Nigeria witnessed the first mass kidnapping of female students, under him the federal capital territory was bombed for the first time, lack of concern to unemployment and removal of fuel subsidy which later turned out to become a huge economy messiah. Goodluck Jonathan can be said to be the only true democrat to ever lead Nigeria, I said he is the only democratic leader Nigeria ever had, under him APC was registered to become a major opposition party, INEC was given real freedom to conduct free and fair elections in Nigeria, Under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Nigeria rebased it’s GDP for the first time in over a decade to become the largest economy in Africa, overtaking South Africa and Egypt in the process.
Well, sometimes you get hurt by your own rules that was the case with Goodluck, Nigerians Hate losing, you can ask NFF, Nigerians are impatient when it comes to their Welfare, that was the case in Ebele’s administration, he let Boko Haram drag his name to the mud and Nigeria looked for a hard strong hearted man General to be precise, they found it in the person of General Muhammadu Buhari. APC presented an option to us and we gladly went with them but obviously Nigerians have not gotten the dues of their bargain with APC in 2015 till today we still discuss how bad the previous administration was, under Buhari we only hear about the improvements in power sector only on our battery powered radio, for the first time an Administration doubled the price of the Us dollar what it was the previous administration, with little or no attempt to change it, this administration also won an award for the most ridiculous and controversial budget, I can’t jump into descriptions now because we have a serious issue at hand, under Buhari school girls were not kidnapped once but twice, alarming increase in the death and killing of troops by Boko Haram, will believe in his anti corruption vibes if only one of these corrupt APC chieftains is in jail for corruption, the worst representer ever, he will never hesitate to call Nigerians corrupt and lazy on air, in four years Buhari has been voted as the highest adventurer, in four years he has bagged a ” run when it is heated” award all thanks to his tour manager who is advising to Stay away from the country longer than supposed. Nigerians would not hold the stabs to democracy, economy and security on him, only if he had shut his mouth during his campaign, never before was it heard that the federal government provides lands and grazing field for cattle rearers who do not pay even tax under the charade of cattle colonies, I weeped and mourned for Nigeria at the aftermath of operation python Dance and three deaths of one man “Sheakau” in three years, I overheard he is running for second term but am not sure I heard right it was supposed to be ” running term for the second time” doesn’t make sense? I thought so, am not sure I heard right though. This is strictly my democratic view not influenced and you can make you own statement by voting your worst president and commenting your worst leader below. Peace and unity.


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Multimedia technology brings resources such as inspirational videos right to our fingertips. We now have access to unlimited resources to bring spiritual growth in our life.
Because we are multisensory beings, videos are able to touch us at a deeper level because they impact both our visual and auditory senses. Many also incorporate music which impacts on an emotional plane also, and can cause us to remember greater details.
Sites such as YouTube and GodTube offer wonderful Christian music videos, video Bible lessons and sermons online. There are so many creative Bible study lesson ideas and resources found at the tips of our fingers.
In a generation of learners entertained daily by multimedia technology, it is almost vital we as Bible study teachers and leaders tap into this valuable resource. Yes, television, Internet, and other multimedia have had their own detrimental effects on our society; so isn't it time we turned it around and used it for good?
The Skit Guys - "The Birdcage"
Breathtaking Painting Performance - David Garibaldi from yabbadabbadoo on GodTube.
We have so many opportunities to feed on God's Word!
Note that these should not be a substitute for our weekly "Family meals" of worship together as the Body of Christ. They can be added meals that can help sustain us during the week though.
They also can be used in addition to other teaching materials to bring a fresh approach to teaching God's Word. There are many Christian video clips available for just such occasions including holidays.
Inspirational Christian videos offer opportunities to uniquely use multiple senses in our devotional times too. Let the sights and sounds engage our emotions as well as our intellect and ultimately our soul and spirit.
Powerful Christian testimonies of changed lives can be found among the many uplifting videos found on the Internet from believers from all walks of life - actors, athletes, authors, musicians, etc.
Video Bible devotions for the deaf that are signed in American Sign Language are offered as well.
These type of videos can bring a new dimension to your Sunday school or Bible study lessons as well as inspire us to share our own testimonies and see God move in people's lives.


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In the melee of communications, gone are the days of strictly one-on-one communications. Everything that is said or heard becomes fit for wider consumption, discussion or debate. There are no secrets anymore that stay within closed doors of a corporate boardroom, an appraisal session or a family dinner. A private comment has the potential to go viral as a Facebook post or Twitter feed. For every message, there is likely to be an accomplice, a bystander, an eavesdropper, a reporter, a promoter, an influencer, a detractor... It’s not about social media, it’s about heightened social messaging consumption.
In this background, there are opportunities for corporate communications to enlist the power of wider involvement to maximise impact. I seek your patience as I cite a live example in some detail. A long-standing construction chemical company recently embarked on a rebranding exercise to refresh its raison dé etre and provide its customers, dealers and internal stakeholders a renewed and more relevant proposition… ‘Future-proofing what you build’. The phrase stood for the very function of the company’s products which, as additives to mortar and cement, gave buildings and infrastructure the longevity they deserved. In addition to being a compelling product usage proposition, the line was also reflective of the spirit of corporate partnership with clients (especially government and real estate enterprises). Last, but certainly not the least, the tagline cued the nurturing of employee aspirations, protecting and building of their careers. For the average employee however, ‘Future-proofing what you build’ wasn’t self-explanatory.
To get them to understand the concept, a company-wide workshop needed to be conducted around the understanding of corporate values and how the tagline fitted into the scheme of things. At the end of this workshop, employees were given the task of explaining the concept of Future-proofing to their children or members of their younger generation at home, and have them interpret the ‘Future-proofing’ thought in their own context. Having done that, these children were encouraged to submit a painting or drawing reflecting what they visualised as part of a company-wide contest. In time, the entries which came in were truly inspiring. Children depicted environmental future-proofing (cleanliness, pollution, eco-friendly, saving water) to traffic safety, children protection and animal protection... The best twelve went onto the company’s widely distributed corporate calendar, and a large poster consolidating the entries adorned the reception areas of all branch offices.
i) You can choose to induct an indirect target group (children) into a corporate programme, if their participation makes the most critical target group (current employees) more responsible and involved.
ii) A seemingly complex or elevated concept can become simplified through co-creation. The children’s ability, even if aided by their elders, to interpret and contextualise from their own perspective, allowed the idea to generate greater power and relevance.
iii) A corporate philosophy, when marrying a product proposition as well as a social message, can be flexibly and widely used across audience groups and situations. Sponsorships of eco-friendly CSR endeavours sat extremely well for this company.
iv) A good idea can make the maximum impact if you prepare the ground well for the detonation.


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The dark waters of Sunless Sea are an unforgiving place, but it's possible to make life easier on future generations with secret legacy items. See how to unlock all five in the terrifying Unterzee.
Explore the tricky tracks of Fault One Zero and unlock yet another set of hidden Squirrels in Trials Fusion with our collectibles guide.
Find Sackboy and other Sony-inspired Easter eggs hidden in The Order: 1886 with our quick guide.
Explore the infected dungeons for awesome loot with these Quarantine Zone locations available in Dying Light.
Get the most powerful melee weapon in Dying Light and crush every undead enemy with ease using this quick Korek Machete location guide.
Scrounge up all 77 historical treasures in The Order: 1886 with our complete collectibles guide, helping knights of the round earn their stripes in a werewolf-infested alternate-history London.
Jump into World 1-1 of the Nintendo classic Super Mario Bros. in Dying Light's most two-dimensional Easter egg.
By following a specific set of instructions, zombie enthusiasts everywhere can make endless copies of items instantly using an impressive Dying Light exploit.
Meet the creator behind Castle in the Darkness after cracking open a secret developer room.
Rewind time to uncover photogenic opportunities scattered across Episode 1 of Life is Strange with these ten locations.
Uncover all three hidden squirrels in the Fire in the Deep DLC for Trials Fusion with our guide explaining how it's done.
Track down five targets and inherit the wrath of Hermes in Apotheon with our "House of Kastor" quest guide.
Turn any weapon into a diamond-encrusted tool of destruction with a final bonus upgrade available in Advanced Warfare's Exo Zombies map Outbreak.

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Model 2 Bipod (center) Standard length bipod with special non-skid non-marring rubber feet. Designed for prone or benchrest shooting. Raises barrel from 9 to 11 " in 6 increments. Includes Universal Mounting Adapter.
The only bipod that offers three different movements: Pan, Tilt AND Cant.
Quick attachment and detachment. Allows the bipods to be carried separately in a belt pouch. Attaches instantly when needed. Also allows one bipod to be used between several rifles.
One hand operation of leg adjustments. With other systems, one hand is needed to pull out the leg while the other hand tightens the locking collar. Versa-Pod's one touch operation allows you to lower BOTH legs in one motion and drop each leg to the desired height with your non-shooting hand.
A logical system consisting of prone position bipod, sitting position bipod and shooting stick/monopod. All designed to use the same system of mounting adapters.

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AlignConsulting blogs explore the challenge of facilitating change in our ever-more networked, info-glutted world. Running through the blog is an exploration of how facilitation, conversation, and translation result in superior business results through remarkable collaborations. We reflect on current trends affecting big industry, non-profits, and networks, and dive into the dynamics of the department, function and team. Come back frequently to read and engage in our debates and musings.
When transitions occur between one leader or leadership team and the next, there is a significant risk of losing knowledge and relationships. The results can be devastating for the leadership team, external relationships, and employee morale. In this article we learn about the nature of knowledge loss, how conversation-based knowledge transfer approaches can help, and how five organizations have improved the effectiveness of transitions by using the Knowledge Jam. By Katrina Pugh, AlignConsulting, November 12, 2011.
The following were answers to questions Laden Nikravan from Chief Learning Offer Magazine posed to me on August 25, 2011.
How is knowledge sharing changing over time?
Ivey Business Journal, "Knowledge Jam: Three Disciplines to Beat the Merger Performance Odds"