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Membership in the Harold A.D. Roberts Circle is awarded annually in recognition of substantial contributions or special service by members of the UCC Association, either through short- or long-term commitment. It recognizes those who go "above and beyond" the call of duty to significantly improve the UCC Association and the College.
This honour complements the John D. Stevenson Award and recognizes outstanding contributions to our community.
A Tribute to "Mr. UCC"
This honour is named for Harold A.D. Roberts, a member of the class of 1915, who was known as "Mr. UCC." Roberts' record of service to UCC stretches more than eight decades, including being a member of the Board of Governors for 18 years. A UCC ambassador-at-large, he helped to place some 2,000 alumni in jobs, a task he began during the Depression.
The UCC Association announced the creation of a new volunteer award recognition program in 1980, the Harold D. Roberts Circle. This complemented the John D. Stevenson Award Program and expanded the College's ability to recognize outstanding contributions to its community. Consideration is given to such factors as the diversity of roles undertaken and the length of service.
Harold "Mr. UCC" Roberts was associated with UCC for more than 65 years. His roles included student, Old Boy, parent, secretary of the Association, governor, director of the Foundation and all-round ambassador of goodwill.
He attended UCC from 1909 to 1915. After graduation, he worked briefly for the Bank of Nova Scotia, then enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps as an aerial gunnery instructor during the First World War. He also served on the War Chest Committee, which originally sent parcels overseas. The objective was changed, however, and a family fund was created for the education of the sons of Old Boys killed in combat.
After the war Roberts pursed a 30-year career in the insurance business, first in the Toronto office of the Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company and then becoming manager. He became secretary of the Old Boys' Association in 1926 and held the position until 1948.
He gained fame during the stock market crash of 1929 for his job-finding abilities, managing to place over 2,000 boys. (An article in a 1941 edition of Saturday Night recounts: "Another young man, unemployed at the time, was called from the hospital where his wife was going to have a baby. He was able to return to her in time to report, before the baby arrived, that he had landed a job at $3,000 a year! And no one was happier than Mr. Roberts when he found work for a man of fifty-nine on Christmas Eve.")
Roberts served on the Board of Governors from 1933 to 1951. He resigned as manager of an insurance company and took over the full-time position of director of the newly formed UCC Foundation in 1950 until 1966, preferring the College atmosphere to the pressure of the business world.
Roberts was assistant director of the emergency building fund in 1958 to replace College buildings, phoning worldwide to prominent Old Boys to rally support during one of the College's darkest hours. He also inspired the Quarter Century Club, founded in 1942.
Perhaps the best illustration of the College's admiration was expressed at a dinner in 1980. In the presence of H.R.H. Prince Philip, thousands of old boys and friends of the College rose to their feet in a standing ovation to demonstrate their admiration for Harold Roberts.
He died on February 18, 1982,
Edited from articles by Robert Bell and Charles Powis in College Times
Director, Constituency Relations
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416-488-1125, ext. 2202
Length and nature of volunteer service is considered, including the diversity of roles undertaken and consistency in providing service
All UCC community members are eligible, excluding current faculty and staff
Receiving this award would not preclude the future receipt of the John D. Stevenson Award
Winners of the Harold A.D. Roberts Circle 2017-18 award are Jody Howe, Lisa Assaf, Bob Dameron '75 and Carita Sheehy. Bruce Roberts '82 (far left) is Harold Roberts' grandson.
Winners of the Harold A.D. Roberts Circle 2016-17 were Laura Dallal, Laurie Bellamy, Martin Abell '81, Susan Farrow Hutcheson and Alec Pathy '51.
Past recipients include:
Bob Dameron '75
Bob Dameron had a large contingent of people who nominated him for the award on the strength of his contributions as a class president. Primarily because of his initiative and energy, the Class of '75 has established a mental health and wellness fund that has sponsored professional development for faculty and staff and supported a student-led conference on mental health issues.
"It is quite heartwarming to see how one Old Boy can galvanize his class towards supporting such an important contemporary issue," says Rodger Wright '75 of Dameron's efforts on behalf of mental health.
Carita Sheehy
Carita Sheehy is the mother of Cameron '17, Matthew '20 and Ryan '15. In addition to her many contributions to the Blues Booster Club, she's taken on 20 different responsibilities over the years — including spearheading "New to Blue" parent handbooks for incoming families. Her other responsibilities have included serving: as TUBS chair; on the PPO and PO; with the fine wine auction committee for the Believe in Blue gala; as a class and house rep; on the Mother's Day project; on the Association Day, Winterfest and Varsity Day committees; and doing communications for Festive Marketplace.
Jody Howe
Jody has been been an active volunteer at UCC for more than 10 years. She was vice-chair and chair of the Prep Parents' Organization and went on to head the Parents' Organization after that. Howe was on the Association Council and has volunteered her services for Association Day, Festive Marketplace, Grandparents Day and the BBC over the years. She is the mother of Jason '19.
Lisa Assaf
Lisa Assaf is the mother of Mohamad Assaf '17 and Zain Assaf, who is in Year 9. She's co-chaired the Blues Booster Club (BBC) with fellow 2018 Harold A.D. Roberts Circle Award recipient Carita Sheehy for the past two years. Assaf was also BBC vice-chair for a year and a BBC team parent coordinator and parent representative before that. She was a Prep class rep and a Year 12 rep who organized graduation wear. Assaf has also served on the Association Day, Winterfest, Varsity Day, Believe in Blue and UCC Syrian refugee committees.
Alexander C. Pathy '51
Alec Pathy '51 began his lifelong affiliation with the College in 1940, when he became a boarder in Form 1 at the Prep. However, it wasn't until 60 years later than he started giving back so generously, encouraging former classmates to contribute to two scholarships named for former teachers, and endowing another in his own name. Alec joined the Association Council in 2011 and rarely misses a UCC event — wearing a UCC bow-tie custom-made from two silk, UCC-crested ties. Alec has also been an Association Council taskforce volunteer and a mentor for the Common Ties program.
Laura Dallal
Nominated for this award by a cheering squad of 18, Laura is mom to twins Benjamin and Nathaniel McLean '17. Known for her role in championing all that's arts-related, Laura played a huge role in the success of such Arts Booster Club (ABC) events as Nuit Bleue and the mother-son dinner theatres. She was the ABC chair for two years, in which she launched the student "arts captain" position. In addition, she was co-vice-chair of debating, supported the Horizons swim program as well as Association Day and the Believe in Blue Gala.
Laurie Bellamy
A UCC volunteer for almost 15 years, Laurie is the mother of Ryan '12, Lucas '15, Bradley '17 and Sean '19. Her volunteer roles included class rep, helping with multiple Association Days and May Days, membership on the Association Council for six years and involvement on both the Prep Parents' and Parents' Organizations from 2003 through 2016.
Martin Abell '81
A key driving force behind UCC's boarding program, Martin Abell '81 has helped raise funds to ensure generations of future boarders enjoy enhanced facilities, access to weekend programs and financial assistance awards. He also chaired the boarding reunion planning committee and was a member of its recruitment advisory committee, and served as a Common Ties mentor.
Susan Farrow Hutcheson
Susan is the embodiment of the phrase, "If you want a job done, give it to a busy person." Mother to Trevor '17, Susan left a legacy of initiatives over her eight years as a UCC volunteer. Her eye for beauty transformed the Arts Booster Club events and she launched the inaugural UCC spirit band, spent countless hours compiling the "Farewell to Cookie" book and initiated the "arts tie" for boys. She was a co-chair of the Arts Booster Club, a Blues Booster Club photographer, Festive Marketplace co-chair, and long-term member of both the Prep Parents and Parents Organizations, among other roles.
Karen Arnone
Karen Arnone is the mother of Andrew '16 and held more than 15-plus volunteer roles at UCC including Prep Parents vice-president and president, co-chair of the Festive Marketplace, Gala Committee member, and Upper School house rep. Year after year, Karen was counted on as a great collaborator on a diverse range of activities and events, a tireless Association Day volunteer, and a friendly face in the halls.
Scott Barter '04
An Old Boy from the Class of 2004, Scott's passion for educating youth about alcohol and drug abuse prevention has inspired students and faculty. In addition to speaking to individual health classes, Scott worked closely with Director of Athletics Brent McKay and Nurse Avia Peacock to facilitate support groups for students through the Health Centre. Scott has made a huge difference in the lives of UCC boys by helping tackle this critically important topic head-on with compassion and understanding.
Barbara Bottini
Barbara was the backbone of the parent organizations at both the Prep and Upper School. Her myriad of volunteer roles included Parents' Organization president, vice-president and president of the Parents' Organization Executive Committee, Association Day co-chair, head of the Nutrition Committee, and Arts Booster Club board chair. Her son Mattia graduated in 2016.
Richard Phillips '85
Richard Phillips '85 is a shining example of giving back to the College. He played a series of pivotal volunteer leadership roles starting in 1999, when he joined the UCC Foundation's Investment Committee. That led to a position on the Board of Trustees in 2004. As president of the UCC Foundation from 2009 to 14, Richard juggled participation on several sub-committees, the Boarding Task Force, and the Think Ahead Campaign cabinet.
Amelia Rattew
Amelia is a consummate and devoted champion of the College. Across her varied volunteer work at the school, she's known for her unflagging optimism, humour, and commitment to achieving the highest standard in everything she does — and motivating others to do the same. Amelia's many roles included co-chair of TUBS and the Arts Booster Club, Theatre Rep, rowing team photographer, and volunteer for the Festive Marketplace.
Jill Adolphe
Jill has been a volunteer at UCC for more than a decade and was awarded the 2017-18 John D. Stevenson Award.
Adolphe is the 2018-19 co-president of UCC's Parents Organiztion (PO) and mother to twins Nicholas and Alexander '17 and Christopher '20, Her dedication to the College has been an inspiration to so many for 11 years.
Among her achievements, she's been both a form and year rep, team parent, served as committee member for the PPO, the PO, the Blue Ties Gala and Grandparents' Day. She was Association Day committee co-chair twice and both vice-chair and chair of the Prep Parents Organization. She introduced and chaired the Blue Ties Breakfast and co-chaired the inaugural Year 7 graduation committee at the Prep and was a member of Association Council for six years.
Rajbir Ahluwalia
Raj is the parent of Simran '12 and Harkirat '15 and found her own path of voluntarism at the College through her photography. Raj served on both the Blues Booster Club and the Arts Booster Club.
Through her beautiful photographs, Raj documented life at the College since 2008 when her older son joined UCC. Be it a sport event, an art show, a music concert, a theatre performance, or a parent organization gathering, Raj and her camera were there to capture the moment, thus providing an invaluable service to the UCC community with what she does best: photography.
Neera Chopra
Neera is the parent of Savinay '14 and held many countless positions at the College including President of the Parents' Organization in 2013-14. She was a committee volunteer for the Blue Ties Gala and served on the 2012 Fine Wine Auction committee. She was one of the early members of the Arts Booster Club and served as Chair in 2012-13. Of particular importance and a source of pride for Neera was her founding of Nuit Bleue which has become an integral part of the Upper School and of arts at the College.
Susan Eplett
Susan Eplett is the mother of Old Boys Richard, Matthew, Charlie and Robert Walker. She is a committed, passionate advocate and promoter of the arts at UCC and through the Arts Booster Club celebrated the boys who are excited about visual arts, theatre, film, debate, model UN, music and writing. One of her significant legacies at the College is the "arts and academic achievement award" which launched in the fall of 2015. In addition, Susan also initiated the first mother-son dinner-theatre event at UCC.
Fabio Savoldelli '80
Fabio Savoldelli '80 has been a UCC volunteer for more than 20 years. He's been a member of the U.S. Foundation Board since 2001 and its chair since 2008. He has been president of the UCC Association branch in New York and helped rejuvenate the College's presence there by founding it with a couple of other Old Boys in 1989. Savoldelli is known for his sense of humour and his continued commitment to UCC and strengthening the Old Boy network.
Frances Lee
The mother of Christopher '12, Calvin '15 and Charles '16, Frances has served in numerous volunteer positions at UCC, most notably as president of the PO and co-chair (with her husband Edward) of the 2012 fine wine auction. Both of these roles required an enormous amount of time, effort and commitment to the school, and Lee was consistently recognized for her professionalism, willingness to tackle anything that comes her way and ability to always get the job done.
Ann Hastie
The mother of Richard Hastie '14, Ann was a UCC volunteer for 12 years and held many roles in both the PPO and PO, including treasurer for both, grad memorabilia chair of the PPO and chair of facilities for the PO. She's volunteered for three UCC galas and was the treasurer of the 2012 fine wine auction.
Bob Medland '65
Bob is the father of Andrew '95 and John '97 and is a class president who set a high standard for others in keeping his classmates connected to one another and the College. He served on various UCC committees and chaired signature UCC events, including Association Day and Founder's Dinner.
Sandy Mingay
The mother of Andrew '09 and Michael '11, Sandy volunteered at the Prep and as vice-president of UCC's Association Council. She's a past president of the Parents' Organization (PO) and served as a volunteer on the Blues Booster Club (BBC) board, with Horizons, admissions, the library, and in many other ways.
Piera Morra
The mother of Marco '08, Alexander '11 and Nicholas '13, Piera served as head of both the PO and the Prep Parents' Organization (PPO). She's volunteered with many school events, including three galas, and was a member of the Association Council.
Linda Pincott-Kitchen
Linda is the mother of Andrew '09 and Adam '12 and served as chair of the PPO, on the PO executive committee, on the BBC board and on three gala committees. She also opened her home to many UCC events, including the PO's annual faculty and staff appreciation tea for more than 12 years. In addition, she was one of the originators of UCC's Spring Arts Festival (now known as Nuit Bleue).
Lincoln Caylor '87
Lincoln played a formative role in the Barbara Barrow Foundation and increased the amount of funding that each student receives and initiating the funding for and launch of a website and video to promote the legacy of Miss Barbara A. Barrow, school nurse from 1938 to 1980. Lincoln also served on the boarding and the long range planning sub-committee, the boarding task force and the governance and nominating sub-committee of the board. He's supported the Common Ties mentoring program by being a mentor and an event host. He joined the board of governors in 2012.
Hugh Innes '72
As chair of the transfer funding review committee, Hugh Innes authored the "Convergence Report" designed to demonstrate the impact of the correlation between investment returns, the transfer rate and tuition fee increases. This report served to increase awareness among the governing bodies of the College and the UCC Foundation of the important relationship between the school's priorities and the growth of the foundation's assets. He's a class president, has served on the class president task force of the Association Council, was a trustee of the UCC Foundation from 2000 to 2009 after becoming a member of the foundation's investment committee in 1991, and has supported many other committees of the College and the foundation.
Michael and Hampton '95 Long
Michael and his son Hampton Long '95 are past hosts of the New York branch reception. The family is extremely supportive of boarding at UCC and initiated two donor challenges targeted to donors in the United States. Michael served as a trustee of the U.S. Foundation and was on the principal's advisory committee. Hampton was a trustee of the U.S. Foundation, served on the boarding campaign cabinet and on the boarding recruitment advisory committee.
Elena Soni
Elena Soni's made many contributions to the College including transforming the way the Used Blues Shop (TUBS), was organized by recruiting committed volunteers covering more shifts, running the back-to-school uniform sales, setting up a system to communicate to students and staff about found articles, and recycling unclaimed clothing to charities on a regular basis. Soni also co-initiated the inaugural meeting of interested arts faculty members and parents to discuss the development of what's now the Arts Booster Club (ABC). She chaired the ABC, recruiting parents to take on roles to support faculty and students' curricular and co-curricular programming, and to enhance school-wide awareness of each area of the arts. She and her son Jorge co-wrote much of the initial ABC e-newsletters.
Peter Meltzer '69
Peter Meltzer is responsible for founding the New York City alumni branch and was the branch president for more than 20 years. The New York branch events are among our most successful events and allow an opportunity for Old Boys, most of whom are living away from home, to gather and reunite with old friends.
Meltzer served as a trustee of the U.S. Foundation for more than 20 years and was chair for 15 years. His steadfast dedication to the College over so many years has been extraordinary.
Karin Lawton
The parent of Henry Bloemen '11 made a significant contribution to the school by recording the life of the College through her photographs. Lawton's extraordinary photos have been published in the BBC e-newsletter, the ABC e-newsletter, in video montages and on the College's website. They've captured the fun and spirit of athletic events and raised awareness of athletics and the arts at UCC.
Lawton and her husband Peter-Paul Bloemen are founding members of the BBC. She's been the source of innovative ideas for Association Day, Winterfest and May Day. She's one of the driving forces behind the Spirit of Athletics — Blues Awards. Lawton also designed and produced the now ubiquitous Blues fan scarf, the Blue Army flags that accompany the Blue Army wherever they go, the Go Blues banners that are proudly waved by the Blue Army at all major athletic events, and house banners. Her unflagging determination, hard work and commitment have left the school a better place.
Peter MacGowan '77
Peter MacGowan is an Old Boy from the class of 1977 and the parent of Skyler '11. In addition to his longtime contributions to the Association Council and work as a member of the board of governors, he's had a long and profound impact on the UCC rowing program. As a student, MacGowan was one of the early members of the rowing program at UCC (during a time when UCC rowing came to the fore as a world-class high school program) and, with several teammates, went on to compete for Canada in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.
When his son Skyler began to row, Peter reconnected with the program and his contribution has been extraordinary. He's played an active role on the UCC rowing parents' committee and was instrumental in designing and implementing the safety program for UCC rowing, which is a model for all other high school and university-level programs to emulate. MacGowan has coached UCC crews to several medals at the Canadian Secondary School Rowing Championships and served as president of Hanlan Boat Club, the on-water home of UCC rowing since he and his UCC colleagues first built the facility in the 1970s.
As a UCC governor, MacGowan is a member of the long range planning sub-committee, the property sub-committee and chair of the governance and nominating sub-committee. He also served on the long range planning committee on Norval.
Susan Guichon
The parent of Michael '03, Ryan '06 and David '12, Sue volunteered on both the Prep Parents' Organization and the Parents' Organization for many years, serving in a variety of roles, including president of both organizations. She volunteered her time for countless UCC events, including Festive Marketplace, Founder's Dinner, Association Day, the 2004 Ice Blue Gala and the 2007 Blue Ties Gala. She's been a library volunteer, a rowing volunteer, a member of the boarding task force and a green school advisory council member, to name only a few of her commitments. Sue joined the Association Council in 2003, serving as vice-president, and was appointed to the board of governors in 2011.
Stu Lang '70
Stu hold the unique distinction of having made an $11 million gift to UCC's Think Ahead Campaign, the largest in Canadian independent school history. He generously supports and is dedicated to the Lang Scholar program, named in his honour. Stu served as the chair of the athletic review committee, served on the finance and audit sub-committee as well as the principal's advisory committee. He spent two years as a volunteer coach for varsity football. Stu is the former divisional president and current director of Toronto-based CCL Industries, a world leader in label solutions for global consumer brands. He was the former head football coach at the University of Guelph, where he led the team to a best-ever regular season record in 2012–13. Stu was a member of five Grey Cup-winning teams during an illustrious Canadian Football League career (1974 to 1981) with the Edmonton Eskimos.
Pam and Harry Taylor
Parents of Ryan '10 and Connor '11, the Taylors co-founded and served as presidents of the Blues Booster Club (BBC). They played a leadership role in increasing school spirit within the school and parent communities by increasing awareness of and involvement in the athletic programs in both the Prep and Upper Schools. Pam also worked with the arts program to develop the Arts Booster Club.
Charles Wallis (Wally) King '54
Wally King joined the board of governors of the College in 1974 and served for nine years and was a trustee for the UCC Foundation from 1968 to 1973. Apart from King's publicly known contributions to the life and success of the College, there's a long series of "behind the scenes" actions which typify his dedication to the College. He was instrumental in ensuring that Colborne's Legacy, UCC 1829-1979 was published and he planned the sesquicentennial program and reviews of the Battlion. In addition, King has been an advocate for UCC's boarding program.
David Walker '51
In addition to being class president for decades, Walker led a tireless effort between 1999 and 2001 to raise money from classmates, alumni and friends of the College to establish and endow scholarships in honour of former masters Jay D. MacDonald and James L. Coulton. He raised more than $127,000 for the two scholarships by 2001. In reaching his goals of $50,000 for each scholarship, Walker was able to secure two $50,000 matching grants from the UCC Foundation and the two awards have been providing needs-based financial assistance to UCC students for several years.
Martha Shaw
Parent of Nick '09, Stephen '01, Kip '99 and David '98, Martha Shaw has been a member of both the Prep Parents' Organization and the Parents' Organization for many years. This began in 1992 and she served in a variety of roles. She's volunteered her time for countless UCC events, including Festive Marketplace and Association Day. She chaired the 2007 Blue Ties Auction with her husband David, which raised close to $1.5 million for the construction of the The William P. Wilder '40 Arena & Sports Complex. Shaw was also an instrumental member of the arena campaign fundraising cabinet.
Andrew Galloway '87
Andrew Galloway '87 has volunteered his time and knowledge at UCC by speaking to physical education classes on substance abuse and providing counsel through UCC's Health Centre. In addition, Galloway has been a guest speaker at Upper School assemblies and has used his own personal experiences to facilitate several student discussion groups around teen issues.
Rhonnie Rossi
The parent of DJ '07 and wife of Rocco '81 was a tireless volunteer for UCC for more than a decade. Her involvement ranged from organizing the Prep music instrument sale to the roles of vice-chair and chair of the Prep and Upper School parents' organizations. She chaired the Festive Marketplace and volunteered at the Shades of Blue, Ice Blue and Blue Ties gala auctions.
Hollis Brent '72
The parent of David '03 and Tyler '05 was a longtime member and past chairman of the audit committee of the board of governors, a board member of the UCC Foundation and a member of the long-range planning committee.
Andy Pringle '69
A sampling of Andy Pringle's myriad commitments to UCC over the years includes: chairman of the board of governors from 2002 to 2007; president of the UCC Association in 1987 and 1988; chair of the committee that reviewed the International Baccalaureate Programmes; chair of the long-range planning committee from 1991 to 2001; member of the foundation board; and a member of the principal's advisory council. From co-chairing the first Association Day back in the early 1980s to chairing the boarding task force in 2007–08, the parent of Tony '02 and Geoff '04 has given generously of his time and knowledge.
William Ng
Since 2002, when his son Ronald '08 entered UCC, William Ng attended almost every single UCC event and documented it through photographs. Ng took it upon himself to make a historic account of Association Day, Founder's Dinner, Spring Arts Festival, school plays, music nights and every grade event possible. Many people in the UCC community were lucky to receive an envelope a few days after an event which included photos for their keeping. Ng also gave the College an album for each of the events he's attended.
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Use templates, scribes, and software to reduce documentation time and complexity within the EHR.
Communicate with leadership regularly to discuss work conditions, scheduling, and culture. This assumes that leadership is engaged and committed to improving the work environment and promoting work–life balance.
Change. Whether it be a new position, a new organization, or a break from work, change can help you recharge and refocus on YOU.
Develop resilience. This is a huge! Resilience is the process of bouncing back from difficult or stressful experiences and can be a learned skill. Mindfulness exercises have been shown to improve resilience.
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What has your organization done to combat physician burnout? Share your experiences in the comments below.
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Doodlecraft: Air Head Ghosts Halloween Candy!
Air Head Ghosts Halloween Candy!
Supplies for this post are from Oriental Trading, they are the Halloween Headquarters!
I love Halloween so much. I think a large part of that is the nostalgia of Trick-or-Treating! I love that Halloween candy. Let's make some Air Head ghosts and talk all about tricks and treats.
Open up those air heads!
Cut white paper into 3 by 3.5 inch pieces.
Wrap the 3.5 inch side around the air head to the backside and tape together.
Then wrap with about 6 inches of twine and tie in a square knot.
Use the black sharpie to draw a cute little Kawaii style face and the white marker to add little eye highlights. You could add a little "Happy Halloween" tag too! Great for treats to take to school or a party!
Some kids have major allergies to candy...and frankly, some parents just throw their kids candy away! If you are one of those parents, consider donating the candy to a shelter, or just seal it up and save it as emergency storage.
Okay, but it's also a great idea to have some non-food tricks available for kids to pick from!
What is your favorite thing about Halloween? Are you dressing up this year?
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I feel like my life is a constant struggle between feeling like we're really learning through life and exploration and doing actual schoolwork (which none of the boys seems to enjoy).
I try making their learning and lives fun and filled with a multitude of experiences. I want what they are learning about to have meaning and see them brimming with excitement as they share some new fact they've learned.
But in all honesty, some days it's just so much easier (and quicker) to rely on worksheets and curriculum books since they are all laid out and show a nice orderly progression through learning.
Other days I think I'll never waste my time on curriculum books again since we don't use them all that often. I wanted curriculum books so we could make sure we were covering what we're "supposed" to be learning but more often than not I get sidetracked by games, activities and ideas I find through sites like Pinterest.
It's probably a good balance but it still feels disjointed and disorganized to me.
There is no doubt in my mind that my kids are learning.
I see huge jumps in skills and confidence but I still wish I felt more organized. It's never easy to step out-side your comfort zone but I am so glad I did. I tell anyone who will listen how much I LOVE homeschooling.
Much like using read alouds in our homeschool, one way I can usually get my boys pretty excited about learning is to rely use educational TV shows and vides in our homeschool.
We watched two episodes of Timeblazers that we had on DVR, one was all about the history of school. It went from caveman times to ancient Rome up to present day. It was pretty interesting. The second one was all about the stars and the constellations.
I pulled up Blue World Webisodes and we ended up watching a quick 10 minute video on sea snakes in Australia. It's a site I made sure to bookmark as the boys begged to watch even more webisodes. All of the mini- episodes are about ocean life. It's a really neat site.
There are so many great TV shows, movies, and even educational YouTube videos out there that I am trying to get better about remembering to use these resources on a weekly basis in our homeschool.
My kids pick up so much through watching, listening, and engaging in good quality programming and best of all we have fun together while doing it!
Do you watch much TV in your homeschool? What are some of your favorite educational shows?


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You will never guess the secret ingredient that makes these brownies "skinny." (Okay, maybe you will because it's kind of a trend going around the health world these days!) It's… black beans!! But don't worry, I conducted an experiment and fed these to my mother without telling her the secret ingredient, and she was so shocked when I told her! She had no idea. Basically, these are chocolatey, delicious brownies without all the fat and calories of a normal brownie. It's a win-win! Enjoy!
1. Preheat oven to 350F and spray 8×8 pan with cooking spray.
2. If using a regular blender (as opposed to a high-speed blender or food processor), mash beans in large bowl. If using a high-speed blender or food processor, skip this step.
3. Combine all ingredients except oats in blender or food processor, and blend until smooth. Scrape the sides as necessary.
4. Transfer to bowl and mix in oats.
5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 30 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean).
This recipe was adapted from Lindsay Nixon's original recipe. Find it here.
These were very good! I made them for dessert tonight. I tried another recipe for black bean brownies before, but they tasted more beany. This recipe tasted like it was made with flour, like a real brownie, and not like beans at all. One question: should these be stored in the refrigerator, or would it be all right to leave them out on the counter in a covered container? I suspect that they freeze well too.
I went ahead and put these brownies in the refrigerator last night. When I had a brownie today, it was so rich and fudgy! Storing the brownies overnight in the refrigerator definitely improved the taste.


MGMA observed that the issues members deemed to be even more challenging this year than last were also associated with new operational elements and information technology (IT) adoption. "Implementing and/or optimizing a patient-centered medical home" was 8.5 percent more challenging than last year. "Implementing standardized, machine-readable patient ID cards" was 9.1 percent more challenging.
Within the top five reported challenges, MGMA observed differences among medical specialties. Cardiology practices found the top-ranked challenge, "Preparing for reimbursement models that place a greater share of financial risk on the practice," more challenging than their peers in other specialties. Orthopedic surgery practices found "selecting and implementing a new EHR system" to be more challenging than it was to other specialties.
MGMA invited members Jan. 7-21 via e-mail to participate in a Web-based questionnaire about their practices. Members rated 44 issues and identified which challenges were most applicable to their daily work. For each issue, respondents rated the degree of challenge on a five-point scale: 1 = no challenge, 2 = low challenge, 3 = moderate challenge, 4 = considerable challenge and 5 = extreme challenge. MGMA received responses from 1,190 individuals. The research is featured in the July 2011 MGMA Connexion magazine.


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Q: Retrieve all contacts phone numbers in iOS So far I saw methods to get multiple phone numbers if I show a picker so user can select people and then get the phone number.
What I want is retrieving all contacts' numbers.
Is it even possible?

A: Try this it works for iOS 6 as well as iOS 5.0 or older:
Sample Project Demo
First add the following frameworks in Link Binary With Libraries

*

*AddressBookUI.framework

*AddressBook.framework
Then Import
#import <AddressBook/ABAddressBook.h>
#import <AddressBookUI/AddressBookUI.h>

Then use the following code
Requesting permission to access address book
ABAddressBookRef addressBook = ABAddressBookCreateWithOptions(NULL, NULL);

__block BOOL accessGranted = NO;

if (&ABAddressBookRequestAccessWithCompletion != NULL) { // We are on iOS 6
    dispatch_semaphore_t semaphore = dispatch_semaphore_create(0);

    ABAddressBookRequestAccessWithCompletion(addressBook, ^(bool granted, CFErrorRef error) {
        accessGranted = granted;
        dispatch_semaphore_signal(semaphore);
    });

    dispatch_semaphore_wait(semaphore, DISPATCH_TIME_FOREVER);
    dispatch_release(semaphore);
}

else { // We are on iOS 5 or Older
    accessGranted = YES;
    [self getContactsWithAddressBook:addressBook];
}

if (accessGranted) {
    [self getContactsWithAddressBook:addressBook];
}

Retrieving contacts from addressbook
// Get the contacts.
- (void)getContactsWithAddressBook:(ABAddressBookRef )addressBook {

    contactList = [[NSMutableArray alloc] init];
    CFArrayRef allPeople = ABAddressBookCopyArrayOfAllPeople(addressBook);
    CFIndex nPeople = ABAddressBookGetPersonCount(addressBook);

    for (int i=0;i < nPeople;i++) {
        NSMutableDictionary *dOfPerson=[NSMutableDictionary dictionary];

        ABRecordRef ref = CFArrayGetValueAtIndex(allPeople,i);

        //For username and surname
        ABMultiValueRef phones =(__bridge ABMultiValueRef)((__bridge NSString*)ABRecordCopyValue(ref, kABPersonPhoneProperty));

        CFStringRef firstName, lastName;
        firstName = ABRecordCopyValue(ref, kABPersonFirstNameProperty);
        lastName  = ABRecordCopyValue(ref, kABPersonLastNameProperty);
        [dOfPerson setObject:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"%@ %@", firstName, lastName] forKey:@"name"];

        //For Email ids
        ABMutableMultiValueRef eMail  = ABRecordCopyValue(ref, kABPersonEmailProperty);
        if(ABMultiValueGetCount(eMail) > 0) {
            [dOfPerson setObject:(__bridge NSString *)ABMultiValueCopyValueAtIndex(eMail, 0) forKey:@"email"];

        }

        //For Phone number
        NSString* mobileLabel;

        for(CFIndex j = 0; j < ABMultiValueGetCount(phones); j++) {
            mobileLabel = (__bridge NSString*)ABMultiValueCopyLabelAtIndex(phones, j);
            if([mobileLabel isEqualToString:(NSString *)kABPersonPhoneMobileLabel])
            {
                [dOfPerson setObject:(__bridge NSString*)ABMultiValueCopyValueAtIndex(phones, j) forKey:@"phone"];
            }
            else if ([mobileLabel isEqualToString:(NSString*)kABPersonPhoneIPhoneLabel])
            {
                [dOfPerson setObject:(__bridge NSString*)ABMultiValueCopyValueAtIndex(phones, j) forKey:@"phone"];
                break ;
            }

        }
    [contactList addObject:dOfPerson];

    }
NSLog(@"Contacts = %@",contactList);
}

To retrive other information
// All Personal Information Properties
kABPersonFirstNameProperty;          // First name - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonLastNameProperty;           // Last name - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonMiddleNameProperty;         // Middle name - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonPrefixProperty;             // Prefix ("Sir" "Duke" "General") - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonSuffixProperty;             // Suffix ("Jr." "Sr." "III") - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonNicknameProperty;           // Nickname - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonFirstNamePhoneticProperty;  // First name Phonetic - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonLastNamePhoneticProperty;   // Last name Phonetic - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonMiddleNamePhoneticProperty; // Middle name Phonetic - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonOrganizationProperty;       // Company name - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonJobTitleProperty;           // Job Title - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonDepartmentProperty;         // Department name - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonEmailProperty;              // Email(s) - kABMultiStringPropertyType
kABPersonBirthdayProperty;           // Birthday associated with this person - kABDateTimePropertyType
kABPersonNoteProperty;               // Note - kABStringPropertyType
kABPersonCreationDateProperty;       // Creation Date (when first saved)
kABPersonModificationDateProperty;   // Last saved date

// All Address Information Properties
kABPersonAddressProperty;            // Street address - kABMultiDictionaryPropertyType
kABPersonAddressStreetKey;
kABPersonAddressCityKey;
kABPersonAddressStateKey;
kABPersonAddressZIPKey;
kABPersonAddressCountryKey;
kABPersonAddressCountryCodeKey;

Further Reference Read Apple Docs
UPDATE:
You need to add description about why you need to access the contacts in you Apps-Info.plist
Privacy - Contacts Usage Description
OR
<key>NSContactsUsageDescription</key>
<string>Write the reason why your app needs the contact.</string>

For getting the user image.
UIImage *contactImage;
if(ABPersonHasImageData(ref)){
 contactImage = [UIImage imageWithData:(__bridge NSData *)ABPersonCopyImageData(ref)];
}

NOTE:
The AddressBook framework is deprecated in iOS 9 and replaced with the new and improved Contacts Framework

A: Get permission to the address book or notify the user that the need to change the permission in their settings.
CGFloat iOSVersion = [[[UIDevice currentDevice] systemVersion] floatValue];
    if(iOSVersion >= 6.0) {
        // Request authorization to Address Book
        addressBookRef = ABAddressBookCreateWithOptions(NULL, NULL);
        if (ABAddressBookGetAuthorizationStatus() == kABAuthorizationStatusNotDetermined) {
            ABAddressBookRequestAccessWithCompletion(addressBookRef, ^(bool granted, CFErrorRef error) {
                //start importing contacts
                if(addressBookRef) CFRelease(addressBookRef);
            });
        }
        else if (ABAddressBookGetAuthorizationStatus() == kABAuthorizationStatusAuthorized) {
            // The user has previously given access, add the contact
            //start importing contacts
            if(addressBookRef) CFRelease(addressBookRef);
        }
        else {
            // The user has previously denied access
            // Send an alert telling user to change privacy setting in settings app
            UIAlertView *alert = [[UIAlertView alloc] initWithTitle:@"Unable to Access" message:@"Grant us access now!" delegate:self cancelButtonTitle:@"Not Now" otherButtonTitles:@"I'll Do It!", nil];
            [alert show];
            if(addressBookRef) CFRelease(addressBookRef);
        }
    } else {
        addressBookRef = ABAddressBookCreate();
        //start importing contacts
        if(addressBookRef) CFRelease(addressBookRef);
    }

Get the records
CFArrayRef records = ABAddressBookCopyArrayOfAllPeople(addressBook);
NSArray *contacts = (__bridge NSArray*)records;
CFRelease(records);

for(int i = 0; i < contacts.count; i++) {
    ABRecordRef record = (__bridge ABRecordRef)[contacts objectAtIndex:i];
}

Get the phone number
    ABMultiValueRef phonesRef    = ABRecordCopyValue(recordRef, kABPersonPhoneProperty);

    if(phonesRef) {
        count = ABMultiValueGetCount(phonesRef);
        for(int ix = 0; ix < count; ix++){
            CFStringRef typeTmp = ABMultiValueCopyLabelAtIndex(phonesRef, ix);
            CFStringRef numberRef = ABMultiValueCopyValueAtIndex(phonesRef, ix);
            CFStringRef typeRef = ABAddressBookCopyLocalizedLabel(typeTmp);

            NSString *phoneNumber = (__bridge NSString *)numberRef;
            NSString *phoneType = (__bridge NSString *)typeRef;

            if(typeTmp) CFRelease(typeTmp);
            if(numberRef) CFRelease(numberRef);
            if(typeRef) CFRelease(typeRef);
        }
        CFRelease(phonesRef);
    }

Keep in mind, some people have 20,000 contacts in their phone.  If you plan on doing this, you'll probably have to multithread the process.

A: Sure you can. First you'll need to get the user permission for doing so. If you won't the user will have to manually authorize your app from the settings. There's a great example on how to retrieve all phone numbers, names, addresses etc' here.

A: *

*AddressBookUI.framework

*AddressBook.framework
These 2 frameworks are deprecated in iOS 9
---> Apple introduced

*Contact Framework

*ContactUI Framework

Here is uploaded Code using latest frameworks.


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Man Slips LSD Into Coworkers' Drinks to Get Rid of Their 'Negative Energy'
The negative energy for those who've worked in office jobs can often be overwhelming. It can be present among coworkers, but also some managers can't stop breathing down the worker's necks.
There are numerous ways of how to release this condition in working environments. Some workers like easier ways of solving this problem, while others can be really proactive by organizing an office party or bringing some home-baked sweets to their coworkers to save the sinking ship.
However, the ideas of fighting negativity sometimes can be very strange, such this one of a teenage male employee (19-year-old) at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Arnold, Missouri. He decided to make his coworkers being high on a hallucinogenic substance.
The police announced that he gave a few of his unsuspecting coworkers a big dose of LSD in a bid to address what he called their "negative energy." According to Arnold Police Lt. Clinton Wooldridge, the police were notified after two employees became dizzy and started shaking but didn't know why.
According to the Leader, the teenager's 27-year-old manager saw that he was "acting weird" and had been holding a water dropper and was "messing with" her water jug. She also noticed that he did it with the two employees' water bottles.
Both employees, who were ages 23 and 24, were taken to urgent care before being transferred to a local hospital.
The culprit admitted to the police that he dosed the water bottles with acid and also putting some LSD into a third employee's coffee. He told officers that his coworkers "were too uptight, and they needed to have better energy."
The police experts, including the task force commander Sgt. Tony Dennis of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department noted that the workers' symptoms were consistent with reactions to LSD.
Tony explained:
"You're going to have an increased heart rate, temperature, higher blood pressure. It's been described as causing the shakes or tremors."
According to the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a hallucinogen that is "one of the most powerful mood-changing chemicals."
Widespread researches were taken to investigate its potential treatment for depression and a range of mood disorders. The findings show that in large doses, it can cause distorted sensory awareness, an elevated mood or euphoria, and hallucinations. All these reactions correlate with boosted serotonin levels in the brain.
Many people have testified the positive outcome of their experimentation with LSD, by taking it in a safe, supportive, and aesthetically pleasing environment with a clear idea of what to expect. However, there are risks of taking it if it is a fake acid and by doing it in an unsafe way.
The teenager who did it with his coworkers was placed under arrest and he is facing possible charges of second-degree assault and possession of a controlled substance.
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#Emotional Advertising and the Banking System
9th July 2015 16th February 2016 martinatopic4 Comments
The economic crisis in the EU, and in Greece in particular, has brought immense criticism of banks accused of fuelling the crisis, and getting away with it at the expense of ordinary citizens who suffer the consequences. Many questioned why national Governments saved banks since banks are privately owned businesses registered for profit only. The protests against the current economic system and the monetary institutions were organised by the critical NGO; however, they were not marginal because many feel the same and repeat arguments from these organisations. The UK has not been hit with the crisis to the same extent as other EU countries; however, austerity measures have taken place, with many new austerity measures being regularly announced. In a recent show at BBC, the commentators asked why were banks saved by national Governments, and why they still pay bonuses to their management, while British citizens suffer from austerity measures. Apart from this criticism, banks in the UK have been subject of criticism because some of their policies such as hidden fees, etc.
Given all criticism, and generally negative views of banks in the UK, it seems that certain UK financial institutions are trying to turn towards emotional advertising and creating better relations with British customers. For the example, Lloyds bank is celebrating 250th anniversary this year and they are currently heavily advertising with their new campaign entitled By your side for 250 years. In that, the advertisement pictures UK's history developing from a peasant country to an industrial power, world wars and changes in the culture, with powerful music in the background (Birdy's Wings) singing about the rest of our lives implying that the Lloyds bank will be there for its customer throughout their lives. With this, Lloyd's creative advert pictures history of the UK showing what has happened in the past 250 years while Lloyds was also a UK's bank.
https://youtu.be/f6eZ3WQCjhA
Shortly before Lloyds, Nationwide started to advertise with a campaign entitled On your side for generations, and the advert shows a story of a boy who misses his father who often has to leave him due to work obligations. When he sees the father is about to leave again and that his scarf is broken, the boy takes all money he has in his money-box, buys wool and sews up the scarf adding the label Best Dad. Later on, when the son grows up and has his own family, his father gives him that scarf back, which he accidentally leaves in the bus. A staff member from the Nationwide fortunately notices desperate attempt of the boy/father to return to the bus to pick up the scarf, and brings the scarf back to the family. The advert is very emotional, and warms up the heart.
https://youtu.be/hWimDK4tpg0
However, a major difference is that Nationwide is a building society, i.e. an organisation that is not privately owned with shareholders like banks, but an organisation owned by its members. In other words, it is a concept much more favourably seen due to its lack of profit-orientation and usually ethical policies that follow employee management.
All adverts are clearly trying to appeal to emotions inherent to advertising where there is a trend to appeal to emotions (Fill, 2013) but it seems that Nationwide has gone a step further in an attempt to project itself through the notion of empathy too. If we look at the definition of empathy we will see that at the core of empathy is a notion of wearing someone else's shoes and understanding how the other person feels (Clark 1997; Coplan 2011; Holmes 2012; Parker 2013). This is clearly present in Nationwide's advert where the staff member brings back a lost scarf and makes son/father happy for having a scarf that is in the family for two generations returned.
Given the current criticism of the banking system, I am wondering if Lloyds was better off with their campaign emphasizing they approve 80 % of loans and inviting people to come to Lloyds if they want to start their own business. It is a fact that it was Lloyds that saved other UK banks during the crisis, but given the current mass criticism of the banking system how many people actually know that? If they do know, do they care given all scandals surrounding the banking system in the UK and worldwide?
Thank you for reading. I am happy to hear other views.
Clark, C. (1997). Misery and Company: Sympathy in Everyday Life. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Coplan, A. (2011). Will the real empathy please stand up? A case for a narrow conceptualization. The Southern Journal of Philosophy 49, 40–65.
Holmes, P. (2012) Think tank live: Christof Ehrhart stresses need for empathy. In: The Holmes Report. Available at:
http://www.holmesreport.com/latest/article/thinktank-live-christof-ehrhart-stresses-need-for-empathy (Accessed 8 July 2015).
Fill, C. (2013). Marketing Communications. London: Pearson.
Parker, D. (2013). Is empathy the most important skill in PR? Available at:
http://www.prmoment.com/1568/is-empathy-the-most-important-skill-in-pr.aspx (Accessed 8 July 2015).
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Entrepreneurship tips says:
Thank you for being so helpful as a blogger and leader in the field.
Keep helping people and you'll get everything you want in life.
Gretchen Leve says:
I enjoy your take on this topic and look forward to new posts and comments. Thanks!
Solidworks says:
2nd July 2016 at 4:21 am
Thanks so much for the blog post. Awesome.
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Q: Reproducing CSS3 webkit transition and transform in IE I'm trying to make a simple 'cloud of links', some 5 or 6 links distributed randomly with absolute positioning. When hovering, they scale (from the center of the object, not from top left) to a larger size smoothly, shrinking back on mouseout.
That's perfectly doable using CSS3 transformations and transitions, but I need a solution that  also works in IE8+. The target audience for my website is the kind of people that uses whatever comes out of the box, hence the IE bother.
I'm open to any suggestions. Javascript, Jquery, Mootools, Prototype... name it, and I'll try it.

A: IE9 and IE10 support CSS3 transforms anyway, so no need to worry about that. (you'll need to use -ms-transform for IE9).
You can see the browser support charts for CSS transforms here: http://caniuse.com/#feat=transforms2d
IE8 doesn't support CSS transforms, but there are ways around it. For IE8 I recommend using CSS Sandpaper.
This is a javascript library that implements CSS transforms and other features into IE8 and earlier.
You can then use syntax that looks like this:
-sand-transform: rotate(45deg);

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on May 2, 2022 May 2, 2022 By therisingmusic
We have a new single coming out on the 20th May – called "When You Were Mine". We are honoured to announce that it is now available to pre-save on all digital platforms. Simply click HERE.
As independent artists we really depend on pre-saves, Spotify especially. The reason for this is because it lets Spotify know that people are interested in the song. Therefore, it will push the song further up the rankings, giving it more of a chance of landing a vital Spotify Editorial Playlist.
Here is a sneaky peak of the artwork:
When You Were Mine – Single artwork
The single is our first release of 2022 and it is also the first release from our upcoming album which will be released on Vinyl boxset thanks to the awesome people who helped fund our kickstarter campaign.
This one is a bit of a different sound for us, so we are looking forward to seeing how you respond to it.
New Christmas Single – Pre Save
on December 7, 2021 May 2, 2022 By therisingmusic
We are pleased to announce that our brand new single "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" will be released on 10th December and it is available to pre-save now by clicking HERE.
You can check out a teaser of the song/video below:
We are huge Christmas nuts here. Having already released three Christmas songs, including two originals we thought that it was time for another.
This year we decided to reimagine one of our favourite Christmas songs, the classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'. We hope that you connect with our version and make it part of their family Christmas for years to come.
New Single – Bruise You Left
on May 28, 2021 May 2, 2022 By therisingmusic
We are so happy to announce our new single, "Bruise You Left" will be released on 4th June 2021. Bruise you left is the second single from our upcoming five-track EP 'No Hope Without Love'. You can pre-save the song on all digital platforms by clicking HERE.
You can also buy a signed limited edition (Limited to 50) CD copy of the EP.
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Physical CD single of 'No Hope Without Love'.
Fully Signed
1. You Had It All ft. Stephen A. Quinn
2. Bruise You Left
3. Break The Chains
4. Highway to the Lost & Found
5. —To Be Revealed—
The song was written and recorded completely independently by Chris and Chantelle during lockdown at their own recording studio. The Drums however, were tracked by Chris Brush in Nashville, TN. The track was Mastered by Pete Maher (U2, Rolling Stones, The Killers, Snow Patrol and many more).
Written by the duo the song started out as a title, melodic idea and a drum machine pattern. Since the beginning, the duo have kept with a routine of keeping a weekly allocated "writing session". This is where the duo get together to focus solely on writing. They will swap ideas, show each other what they have been working on or start a brand new song together. This song was written over the course of two weekly writing sessions.
The premise behind the song is the hurt caused by a long-term relationship coming to an end. Despite promising never to hurt each other, in the end, they do. Those wounds take a while to heal, some never do. So, whilst they may be in a better place apart the wounds/bruises of the relationship will stay with them forever.
In something that has become something of a trademark, the duo enjoy putting darker lyrics with upbeat music.
Throughout the making of this song the duo experimented with sound and sonic textures. One such example of this is the percussion elements. Pinned against the live drum kit is a series of drum loops that were made by chopping up percussion sounds, processing and reversing the sound to create a interesting texture. Something the duo really enjoyed doing. Treating the recording studio like another musical instrument. Something they look forward to exploring more in the future.
2AM Call
on October 19, 2020 May 2, 2022 By therisingmusic
We are so happy to announce that our next single will be called '2AM Call' and it will be out on 30th Oct.
The song will be the first song we have released to feature a co-write. For this song we have the immense pleasure of writing with fellow Northern Irish Artist and Songwriter Eilís. You can check out their music HERE.
The song is available to Pre-Save on Spotify now by clicking HERE
You can also buy a limited edition CD of the single direct from us. These will be limited to only 50 copies and will be hand signed by us. You can get a copy below
2AM Call [Signed CD]
The song is written after a night out in a bar (The Parlour – mentioned in the song) where we observed a guy sitting at a bar talking to the bartender. He then went outside where he had an argument with a Girl. Minutes later He arrived back in to the same place and began talking again to the bar tender who began to console him.
We later found out that he had arrived with the Girl and they had just broken up. After witnessing this we thought that it would make a great narrative for a song. So after arriving back to Eilís' apartment we wrote down the skeleton of the song. We constructed the narrative that the couple had broken up and in a distraught state the guy calls the Girl every night at 2am after drowning his sorrows asking for forgiveness. Wondering why She left him and dreaming of a way to get her back.
The song was finished after several writing sessions and a demo session where we fleshed out the arrangement.


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Nowadays the internet is overloaded with beauty products. Everyone is recommending the next big brand, makeup item, or skincare revolution. And amidst all the overwhelming knowledge, very few talk about the products that don't work.
One of the aims I have with Bloggerani is to help people lead enriched and more fulfilled lives. That is why I like to share personal experiences with people, products and places – to help you discover what you might like or dislike. Keeping up with that spirit, today I'll be talking about a few products that I had a less-than-pleasant experience with.
I've used these for about a month to see the actual results and none of these products worked for me. With these post I not only want to inform you but also help you figure out what to look for when you're out there buying similar products in the market.
This is the first primer I ever used. It started with the start of my blogging journey and I needed something to help keep the makeup on for long hours during shoots. I decided to go for this because it was a budget option and I had used lip products and BB Creams by Colorbar, which I absolutely loved.
The texture was really weird. It was a clear gel like substance that felt like a mix between silicone and melted plastic.
It went on like a film on the skin and didn't really get absorbed. After application my skin felt like there was a covering all over it that I couldn't get off (like soap in hard water). It was a pretty uncomfortable feeling.
Within minutes of application (and this happened every time) I started feeling my face heat up and turn pink.
My skin developed rashes after I removed the product.
It didn't help my makeup last as long as I expected. My skin became oily within a few hours of application and my foundation moved around a lot. In fact without its application my foundation stayed on better.
I tried it about a dozen times, mostly because I had spent the money and I thought I needed a primer for my makeup to last. It should be clear from my reasoning that I wouldn't be buying this primer again.
This is another product that I bought with really hight hopes. It is basically a fixing spray that helps keep makeup in place throughout the day. Some high-end makeup brands like Mac and Lancome have some really good products in the category, but I wanted to give our desi Colorbar budget find a try.
Once again, the smell is a major problem. Once I spray it on, it smells like a mix between acetone and a cream gone bad, giving away a very foul odour that stays on for a couple of minutes after application.
I am actually worried about the quality of chemicals that have been used and I don't want to be inhaling any spurious stuff.
After I spray it on, it makes my makeup settle weirdly and become patchy. Finishing sprays are not supposed to do that. They're supposed to keep your makeup looking flawless throughout.
Even though I close my eyes while spraying, it stings for a couple of minutes after I open them. Weird.
As mentioned earlier, there's only one shade the product comes in and this shade works for people with cooler skin tones. Indian skin tones are wide ranging and more on the warmer side, making this a huge problem. I personally faced the same issue. Although I am more of a neutral skin tone, the colour didn't really sit well on my makeup.
The highlighter is more like a press powder with a little bit of shimmer. In fact for fairer skin tones, it would actually look darker.
The product is not very highly pigmented. Both the highlight and the contour need a couple of swipes to get the desired shade. They're very sheer, so you end up using a lot more product and as a result finishing the tub faster.
They didn't blend as well as I would like and I had to use a beauty blender and a brush to actually get rid of the harsh lines.
Overall it took a lot of time and effort to work with the product to get desired results. I want something that will get the job done quickly because otherwise my makeup ends up taking very long.
When I bought it at the store, I was told that it is a long-lasting, water-resistant formula. And although it technically fits both the descriptions, it starts flaking within a few hours of application (not something you want long-lasting products to do) and then crumbles and falls off on your cheeks.
The product literally dried off within 10 days of purchase and I hadn't even used the volumising side even once. I think that was a manufacturing defect. But as a brand, Colorbar should keep this in check because I've now got two defective products in the same purchase. Not great for the long-term image of the brand.
Once again, odour is an issue. Within a few days of application, the mascara developed that weird chemical-y smell that makes you think you're living in a paint-making factory. Makes me very wary of using it on my skin.
Again, I fell for the gimicky packaging that had me believing that getting two mascaras in one was the deal of a lifetime. I haven't used this product for very long, but I don't think I will be purchasing this again because of some of the factors that stood out since the first application.
The chemical-y smell returns. I don't know if this is a problem with all of Colorbar products barring the lipsticks (the lipsticks smell amaaazing) but it does seem to be getting on my nerve. I don't think I'll be trying Colorbar mascaras for a long time.
This is also pegged as a long-lasting formula by the store managers, but it also did the same flaking thing – started crumbling and falling off my lashes on to the cheeks within a few hours. Not good.
Also, didn't really make my lashes zoom or whoosh – something I was sincerely hoping for and would have made me overlook all the other flaws.
I don't want this post to sound like I am dissing the brand as a whole. I genuinely love their lip products and makeup tools, but I think they have a long way to go when it comes to Mascaras and Primers.
I hope you enjoyed the read and got something out of it. Would you like to read more such reviews? Let me know in the comments.


A strangely compelling mixture of ethereal folk-rock, indie dream pop and post-Orb electronica, Migrations is Tristan Shields' fiercely eclectic debut on the Cincinnati-based Datawaslost label. Though Shields' influences are often transparent, they're never obtrusive, and the expert playing of cellist Adrianne Wininsky, pianist Jason Wells and synthesist Michael Bond (who also co-produced) nicely complements the spare, atmospheric arrangements. Shields' clear, crystalline acoustic guitar and wonderfully raspy contralto voice dominates most of the songs, though he also plays electric piano, synthesizer and a very Dylan-esque harmonica on several pieces. "Glowbox," the opening track on Migrations, is an arresting fusion of Signified-era Porcupine Tree neo-psychedelia (replete with megaphone filtered vocals) and the shimmering kaleidoscopic lyricism of Throwing Muses—an eccentric but engaging collision of styles to be sure. "Rocket Pop Summer Free" reaches near anthemic proportions, effortlessly conjuring up memories of lost childhood and its long forgotten joys with some elegant piano/cello interplay and elusively beautiful lyrics reminiscent of the Cocteau Twins. Both "Sunbeams" and "Brand New Eyes" explore Shields' obvious fascination with the symbiosis of folk-based melodicism and ambient/jungle/trance influenced rhythms and textures. It's a cunning experiment, and Shields' obvious sincerity in consummating such a strange marriage of opposing forces authenticates and ultimately validates this bold venture. The album's coda, "Migrations/The Nightingale," is also the disc's longest track (at 8:53) and appropriately brings Shields' alchemy of the heart and the beat to an almost apocalyptic close, with its airy display of dreamy xylophone chiming delicately through the muted synth pads and Shields' restrained acoustic strumming. An aching and mournful hymn of the dream of flight—outwardly through the sky but inwardly through the soul, as well—"Migrations/The Nightingale" soars on wings of regret toward the hard-won realization of our sometimes sad, but sometimes joyous earthbound existence. Migrations is an exhilarating prologue to what will hopefully be many more chapters in a brave new songbook.
For more information you can visit the Tristen Shields web site at: http://www.tristenshields.com.
Migrations is distrubed by Datawaslost. You can visit their web site at: http://www.datawaslost.net.
Email Tristen Shields at: starbelly943@yahoo.com or Datawaslost at: bond@datawaslost.net.
Contact via snail mail c/o Datawaslost; PO Box 19401; Cincinnati, OH 45219.


Traveling with Kristin — Digital Nomad Blog — How Long Can You Stay in the European Schengen Zone?
How Long Can You Stay in the European Schengen Zone?
Once upon a time, I planned out a trip to Europe without knowing what the Schengen Zone was, and it became a problem. I lost thousands of dollars in rent because I booked properties in advance that I couldn't end up staying in without overstaying my Schengen Visa.
Over the years, I've heard many other travelers and digital nomads asking about this topic, so I created a video about it and this blog to break things down!
What the hell is the Schengen Zone, anyway, and why do you need to know?
Which countries are included in the Schengen Zone?
What's the difference between Europe, the EU, and the Schengen Zone?
How long you can stay in Europe + the Schengen Zone depending on your passport?
How do you calculate your days in and out of the Schengen? - How to plan your travel to Europe so you don't overstay your visa.
Example: How to stay in Europe for 1 year on a 90-day Schengen Tourist Visa (IE: US passport).
Where to apply for a Schengen Visa if you need one?
What is the Schengen Zone for?
The original Schengen Agreement was signed in a town called Schengen (surprise!) back in 1985 between three governments (France, Germany, and Luxembourg) with the intention of eliminating border checks. It was ratified in 1990 and eventually led to the creation of the current 26-member Schengen Zone that most people are familiar with today. The original intention was simply to facilitate trade and the movement of people across borders within Europe. This allows people to cross borders without showing an ID or going through border checkpoints (hooray!).
Today, it still serves the same purpose, however it also represents a group of countries with shared entry and exit requirements for foreigners - because you only cross through customs and immigration at airports for the most part. Thus, the Schengen now provides non-EU citizens with visa-free travel throughout member countries.
The general rule is that if you are from a certain list of countries, you can enter the Schengen Zone for 90 days within a 180-day period, and that's what people who are reading this blog probably care about, so let's break it down.
Why is the Schengen Zone so confusing?
Which Countries are in the Schengen Zone and Which Ones Aren't?
The non-EU Member States Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland belong to the Schengen area; short stays in these countries count in when assessing the compliance with the 90 days / 180-day rule.
Stays in Bulgaria, Croatia, Ireland, Romania, Cyprus and the United Kingdom shall not be taken into account as they are not (yet) part of the Schengen area without internal borders.
These countries have their own individual, unique entry and exit requirements separate from the Schengen Area. They also have their own currencies.
What is the Difference between Europe, the EU, and the Schengen?
If you are going to the continent of Europe, you could be traveling to countries that fall under any category: Western Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, etc.
Europe is simply the continent of Europe, with a variety of countries - all with different entry and exit rules.
The European Union (EU) is a group of countries that form a shared political and economic union. Most of them use the Euro as their currency, but some don't, such as the UK, Bulgaria, and Romania.
The Schengen is a group of countries with borderless travel and shared entry and exit regulations for foreign visitors. Some are in the EU, some aren't.
Schengen Zone Countries: (France, Spain, etc): A US passport holder (for example) can stay 90 days per 180 days combined, without applying for a visa.
Non-Schengen Countries: Ireland, UK, Croatia, Bulgaria): A US passport holder can stay for 180 days, directly after staying in the Schengen for 90 days, without applying for a visa.
Non-EU, Non-Schengen Countries: A US passport holder can stay for 90 days, directly after having stayed in the Schengen for 90 days or visiting a different, non-Schengen but EU or European country for 90 days previously, all without applying for a visa.
Can we get an example of how this works?
How long can you stay in Europe with your passport?
The official text of the rule for non-EU citizens is: the maximum duration of authorised stay is defined as "90 days in any 180-day period […]".
"The date of entry shall be considered as the first day of stay on the territory of the Member States and the date of exit shall be considered as the last day of stay on the territory of the Member States. Periods of stay authorised under a residence permit or a long-stay visa shall not be taken into account in the calculation of the duration of stay on the territory of the Member States."
After that, you must exit for at least 90 days before re-entering any of those countries.
At this point, you can theoretically repeat the cycle into perpetuity, or Europe might want you to leave the continent for a while (it depends). It's important to note that entry to any country in the world is at the discretion of border agents and cannot be guaranteed.
In sum, you can re-enter the Schengen at any point as long as you haven't surpassed 90 days in the Schengen within any previous 180 day period. So you can spend 180 days per calendar year inside the Schengen. These days can be consecutive or not.
What is the Best App to Calculate your Days in the Schengen Area?
Official Schengen Zone Calculator (Web Version) and how to use it (manual).
Which Countries are Approved for Visa-Free Travel to the Schengen?
Note: This may change as of 2021 when the ETIAS electronic visa travel system takes effect in Europe.
Which Countries Require a Visa to Enter the Schengen?
Ok, what if you're from a country that needs a visa to enter the Schengen Area?
Apply for a Schengen Visa here.
Read more about the Schengen Zone here, courtesy of the European Union.
I hope this helps clear things up! Any questions? Let me know in the comments below!