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Enewsletter May18
In Other Words - May 2018
OLBI and the ECSPM are officially partners!
The OLBI is proud to announce our new partnership with the European Civil Society Platform for Multilingualism (ECSPM)! Both organizations seek to promote multilingualism, improve language teaching, and research language policy. We look forward to continuing our work with our colleagues at the ECSPM to make progress on these important issues.
New language learning software: a project in collaboration with Beverly Baker
Beverly Baker, Director of Language Assessment, saw her efforts highlighted by McGill University recently for her work in a Health Canada-funded project to develop an English language learning and formative assessment tool for Quebec nurses. Her team included Maria Lourdes Lira Gonzales (UQAT), Carolyn Turner (McGill) and Michel Laurier (uOttawa). This free online tool, which has received thousands of visits since its launch last summer, allows nurses to listen to and practice language related to authentic nursing scenarios. It was developed in close collaboration with nurses themselves and has received very positive reviews.
Read more on the subject of Beverly's work and the development of this initiative at the following link:
https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/channels/news/serving-your-patient-better-new-esl-self-assessment-software-quebec-nurses-287044
Overview of the 2018 CCERBAL Conference
The 2018 Conference of the Canadian Centre for Studies and Research on Bilingualism and Language Planning, which took place on May 3rd and 4th, was a great success! We would like to thank our plenary speakers, presenters and the audience for participating in this event. This year's conference was the biggest in OLBI's history with over 200 participants from 5 continents. Issues related to translanguaging, plurilingualism, linguistic risk-taking and beyond were discussed and debated from various angles and in multiple contexts. Through the richness of the event's plenaries, round tables, symposia, workshops, individual presentations and posters, we hope to have left a meaningful and lasting impact on the scholarly community as well as practitioners and policy makers.
If you did not have a chance to attend the Conference, fret not! The plenary sessions, invited round tables, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies were recorded live and are available through open access on our Facebook page. Take a moment to look at our photo gallery as well.
Many thanks to everyone who devoted their time and worked hard to make the Conference a success, including staff organizers, student volunteers and professors. A special thank you goes to the members of the scientific committee. The event was truly memorable for CCERBAL and OLBI. We look forward to seeing you in 2020 for the next CCERBAL Conference!
A student passionate about French: Irene's story
Currently a fourth-year student in French as a Second Language (FLS) with a minor in Geography, Irene Knicely-Coutts has devoted herself to the learning, promotion and teaching of French from a young age. Irene has held many volunteer positions which include working as a student assistant in a new hybrid course offered by OLBI, an FLS tutor at the Bilingualism Centre, and a teacher's aide in a fourth grade French Immersion class at Barrhaven Public School. Irene has been recognized for her enthusiasm to share the French language with others.
"In addition, learning by immersion through volunteer experiences in a true French-speaking environment is completely different from learning through grammar exercises stripped of context in a classroom. Without interaction with the Francophone community, it's impossible to acquire culturally-based knowledge, such as joual (a form of French slang), know-how and social skills. As well, without contact with people, it's very hard to perfect your accent and learn to speak a second or foreign language fluently." (Irene, 2018)
Read more about Irene's story at the following link: https://servingothers.uottawa.ca/volunteering/community-service-learning/past-projects

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Is Cuba next in line with Crypto Legal Tender?
HomeAll Posts...AnalysisIs Cuba next in line with Crypto Legal Tender?
Analysis Knowledge by Cawrey John September 18, 2021
According to Cuba's official news agency, Prensa Latina's reportage, the Cuban Central Bank issued its Cryptocurrency Resolution No. 215 on September 16, which has set off virtual currencies as a legal method of commercial transactions in Cuba, effective immediately. Furthermore, the Bank's Crypto positive resolution was set forth with the demand that crypto businesses are required to acquire licenses from the government to run operations in the Nation.
Central Bank's resolution has also highlighted the volatile nature of crypto, making its management vulnerable to the inevitable risks of monetary policy and financial instability. The bank also emphasized the consistent threat of falling into the trap of funding criminal activities, as part of crypto-related risks, in lieu of absolute anonymity.
"Even as these virtual assets and providers operate outside bank and financial system, their management involves risks for monetary policy and financial stability…The resolution also added that such a procedure also implies risks of being used to finance criminal activities, given excessive anonymity of users registered in such networks and transactions derived from their use.", the Latin newspaper stated while reviewing the resolution.
Cuba plans to use digital assets in place of the Dollar
Towards the end of last month, Cuba saw a resolution, which stated that the Central Bank is planning to set up rules to officially recognize and regulate the use of digital assets in the nation, according to the Official Gazette. Cuba's objective is to become the first country in North America to incorporate crypto's regulated use within the nation. Additionally, the country revealed its plans for licensing crypto service providers operating on the North American Island.
This action was alleged in lieu of the enforcement of strict rules by former U.S. President Donald Trump has made it difficult for the Cubans to use the U.S. Dollar, as reported by CoinGape. Henceforth, the country has taken in its own hands to integrate digital assets in routine use, which can help them break these financial barriers.
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Exploring the ENNEAGRAM
— exploring yourself
About Cicci Lyckow Bäckman
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Aspects of you (book)
Climbing the Levels
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INSTINCTUAL DRIVES
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Caring for babies — social adaptation or self-preservation?
Instinctual drives / 21 June 2020 by Cicci
Sometimes I'm asked about my view of the adaptation (or "social") drive and its role in raising a family. "Other teachers put this in the self-preservation domain", someone said recently. "But you see it as a feature of the social instinct. Can you say something about this?" So here, I will.
The short answer is yes, I can say plenty 😉. I'll try and keep to this specific topic here, though, and my take on it. I would also like to give credit to Russ Hudson, whose insightful work on the instinctual drives spurred my fascination with them in the first place and has strongly influenced my own understanding over the years.
Nature is not big on fluff, and our instinctual drives, or "instincts" for short, are no exception. They evolved with specific proposes, or in response to specific needs, in the evolution of life on earth. Thus, the purpose and the scope of each instinctual realm is quite clear. When radically new prospects emerged, calling for new functionality, the scope and purpose of an established instinct would not change to cater to those. Rather, a new instinct would emerge. An example is when the arising of sexual procreation brought about the evolution of instinctual attraction. The existing self-preservation instinct didn't cover the new needs, so it had to be complemented by as second drive. Thus, the sexual instinct evolved.
Purpose and scope
I started talking about purpose and scope to differentiate between two phenomena:
an instinct expanding to cover emerging aspects within its set parameters (which happens)
an instinct updating those parameters (which does not).
Option 2 would allow the instinct to start covering completely new areas, which might in some cases be in direct conflict with its original purpose. This, in my opinion and understanding, doesn't happen; neither does it make logical sense.
Instincts expanded within their purpose
So of course, there was some expansion of the original, basic features of each instinct. They got more diverse — within their respective purpose — in accordance with expanded conditions. For example, amoebas had no need for the "domesticity" aspect of self-preservation. That would require some sort of home, whereas these single- cell organisms float about in the ocean. But then life forms evolved beyond this stage and actually started choosing or building "homes" for themselves. At this point, self-preservation expanded to include caring for living quarters as well as the physical me-organism. New feature, as it were — but within the same purpose and scope.
So, even at this more advanced level, the purpose of the self-preservation drive is still survival of the organism and the creation of optimal prospects for this survival. Regardless of the surrounding structures, the self-preservation instinct is about the survival of the self. It is geared towards upholding conditions that will contribute to that survival. The scope is still, clearly, "me". It does not extend to a "you". At this level of functioning, I'm like a tortoise. I bury my eggs in the sand, an then I go on my merry way. My hatchlings are left to fend for themselves when their time comes.
The scope of "us"; the purpose of co-existing
In the book Aspects of you, I call the adaptation instinct — a k a the social instinct — "the only true we-instinct". Here, we find the drive to care about others. We find the instinctual knowledge that they are all their own "me". We understand that others have their own perspective, experiences and wishes. All this arrives along with the adaptation drive. Caring about you start making sense for me to thrive.
By contrast, when the purpose and scope of the self-preservation drive came about, families, partnerships or co-anything didn't exist. It does not make sense for it to have been geared towards caring for babies — or anything else in the domain of relating and adapting to others. (I'm no expert on evolution, but I'd also hazard a guess that the time window between the propose of the self-preservation instinct being set and the appearance of the impulse to care for offspring stretches millions of years.)
We-awareness as us-preserving
Obviously, the needs we care for with our babies or do for our families can be of a self-preservation nature. (Also, nothing stops us projecting whatever sp needs onto others, babies or not. But to even be capable of such projection, we'd something resembling an adaptation instinct.) We use (self-)preservation skills, one might say, for the benefit of another. A baby's own tools for securing its survival are, as we know 😊, rather limited, so mothers and fathers instinctually connect, watch for distress, interpret needs, and protect their child.
This means that baby-care uses a lot of the practical skill-set provided by our own self-preservation instinct. (If our own sp is strong, even more so.) But that which prompts us to do so is found in the realm of social adaptation. We could not do it without the abilities to read others and establish bonds with them.
So are the baby and its mum in a "social" relationship?
The hallmark aspect of the adaptation instinct is reciprocity. Does this mean that the baby already developed the adaptation instinct and is having a reciprocal relationship with its caretaker? I'm willing to bet any mother would reply with a firm NO 😊 — and in my understanding, she would be correct. The parents' care comes out of the adaptation drive. But the instinct that has the baby turning to mummy for sustenance is still self-preservation. This, however, might need its own blog post — or not 😉❤
The difference between "instincts" and "people"
We tend to, sloppily, refer to ourselves as self-preservation Ones or sexual Fours. What we actually mean is a One leading with the sp drive, et cetera. Usually, this lingo works fine. But if taken too literally, it gives the impression that we only use (or even possess) one instinct. This is obviously not the case. We have all of them (and use them at least to a passable extent). If we did not, we would have a really hard time functioning and likely be given some kind of diagnosis. So, what I'm saying here is that the self-preservation instinct doesn't it itself cover caring for offspring. But you, regardless of your instinctual preferences, can do that just fine.
Rest assured that no one is completely devoid of one instinct; that is the point of having them be biological drives, after all. However bad you are at paying your bills or exercising, you won't starve to death because you forgot to eat. However your people-reading skills are abysmal, you will be able to take care of your baby just fine. If we didn't remember to eat, or failed at basic baby-care, our species would have died out. This is the reason why these drives were hard-coded into our systems in the first place ❤😉
Hopefully, this clears up any confusion as to families, baby-care and the role that instinctual adaptation plays in these areas. Do you have more thoughts and/or questions on the matter? Please comment, or get in touch via e-mail or facebook.
PS ~ I'm planning to do a revision of my book, likely later this year, with some more clarifications and explanations. If you have bought the book already, you will get the revised version for free, and a link will be sent out to you automatically.
https://lyckowbackman.se/instinctual-drives-2/caring-for-babies-instinctual-adaptation-or-self-preservation/
About Cicci
Certified Enneagram teacher, author and the mother of Exploring the Enneagram here, on Facebook and on Youtube, she's exceedingly fond of her fellow traveller Per, their two Siberian cats, and her ongoing love affair with truth 😊💚
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Q: Why is NSPopupButton item disappearing? I have an NSPopupButton whose selection index is bound to a property in an NSWindowController subclass. In IB, the button starts out with a couple items. The property's value comes from NSUserDefaults and might be more than the number of items in the NSPopupButton when it is first instantiated. This causes a blank item to be inserted at the end of the list. If I append items to the button, the automatically-created blank item is still there. But when I make a selection it disappears. If I change the title of the blank item before making a selection the item still disappears.
I've distilled the problem down to this code:
@interface PopUpWindowController : NSWindowController {
    NSUInteger popUpValue;

    IBOutlet NSPopUpButton *popUp;
}

@property NSUInteger popUpValue; //popUp's Selected Index is bound to this property

-(IBAction)addItemsToPopUp:(id)sender;
-(IBAction)nameBlankItem:(id)sender;

@end

@implementation PopUpWindowController

@synthesize popUpValue;

-(id)init {
    if (self = [super initWithWindowNibName:@"PopUpWindow"]) {
        popUpValue = 5; //In my real program this comes from NSUserDefaults
    }
    return self;
}

-(IBAction)addItemsToPopUp:(id)sender {
    //Add three items to popUp
    NSUInteger lastNewItem = [popUp numberOfItems] + 3;
    for (NSUInteger newItem = [popUp numberOfItems]; newItem < lastNewItem; newItem++) {
        [popUp addItemWithTitle:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"%d", newItem + 1]];
    }
    self.popUpValue = 5;
}

-(IBAction)nameBlankItem:(id)sender {
    NSArray *items = [popUp itemArray];
    for (NSUInteger i = 0; i < [items count]; i++) {
        if (![[[items objectAtIndex:i] title] length]) {
            //item title is blank so set it to the item number
            [[items objectAtIndex:i] setTitle:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"%d", i + 1]];
        }
    }
}

@end

Here's the popUp's menu when the window first appears (it has three items in IB named "1", "2", & "3"):

Here it is after calling addItemsToPopUp:

Here it is after calling nameBlankItem:

Then I called addItemsToPopUp: again:

Now I finally make a selection and pop up the menu again:

Where did 4 go?
In my real program, I do want the menu items to be "1".."n" (n being defined by the number of items in a calculated NSArray). I'm open to alternative approaches, but I am hoping the solution continues to use an NSPopupButton.
(In case it matters, I'm using Xcode 3.1.2 under OS X 10.5.8, but also tested with Xcode 3.2 under OS X 10.6.8.)

A: I solved the problem by binding the NSPopUpButton's Content Values property to an array in my object. So instead of manually manipulating the button's item array in conjunction with whatever Cocoa is doing behind the scenes, I'm in complete control of the contents.

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People who are dealing with a problem of acute insomnia often find themselves with a prescription for a powerful sedative identified as Ambien. Abusing the drug for more than 14 days can lead to dependence on it.
This non-benzodiazepine "Z drug" is medically as effective as benzodiazepines such as Xanax but without the same harmful properties and added two qualities which those drugs are popular for. The same medical effectiveness is found in this non-benzodiazepine "z-drug" as benzodiazepines like Xanax without the same dangerous and habit-forming features those drugs are known for.
Ambien is an addictive material, although it is not as habit-forming as benzos. An addiction to this drug can form in as little as two weeks.
It is when people suffer insomnia after quitting the drug that it dawns on some people that they are addicted to it. On of the main signs of an addiction is the presence of withdrawal symptoms.
A simple case of short-term amnesia is all that is required for an Ambien addiction to begin. Because Ambien is recommended by a physician to help some people cope with insomnia, they don't think they can abuse it.
After ingesting Ambien for a couple of weeks the effects from the drug diminish making the user crave for higher doses. In the absence of Ambien, some people cannot sleep and that makes it difficult for most addicts to break the addiction.
The manufacturer name for Ambien is Zolpidem. In popular culture, the drug's features as a sleep aid are widely known (even notorious), due to the pervasive advertising campaign. It is primarily prescribed as a temporary treatment for insomnia. In whatever form you have it, it should be swallowed. In order to have a stronger effect many people are known to crush the tablets and to snort them nasally. Slang terms for Ambien include the following no goes, zombie pills, sleepeasy, tic-tics and A-minus.
Ambien can produce a strong sedative effect by binding the neuroreceptors which can slow down activity of the brain.
Due to the negative consequences and the tendency to over depend on benzodiazepines and its replacement, Halcion, Ambien was formulated to give users a better option. Safe and without the potential for addiction were the words of the manufacturers of the drug.
Despite the makers of Ambien touting the drug's superiority over benzos, medical professionals have said users are still at risk of developing an addiction. "Non-benzodiazepine z-drugs are also very popular and prone to many of the same problems as benzodiazepines." according to Dr Michael Weaver who is an expert on over dependence on addictive drugs.
Ambien is a schedule IV controlled material. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) believe people do not treat Ambien as a recreation drug. The reality is Ambien is abused because it causes euphoria and hallucinations.
Self-prescribing Ambien is in itself misuse of the drug Ingesting an extra pill to help you get to sleep is also considered as abuse. When one becomes tolerant to the drug Ambien, they require more for the same effect.
This strengthens their dependence on the drug to sleep which causes many users to escalate their doses without medical guidance.
Ambien is meant to be taken immediately before bed, but some people have been known to take the drug hours before going to sleep. Overconfidence and vulnerability and dangers are not existent in an individual's actions.
Ambien can be considered as a safer alternative to benzodiazepine because the potential to overdose on the drug. It may be hard to detect an Ambien overdose because the signs of overdose are similar to the effects of the drug.
Ambien has the potential to cause respiratory problems because it has the ability to reduce the performance of the central nervous system. The resultant effects could be a fatal overdose. Unusually slow breathing or heartbeat is a strong indication that the user is in trouble.
Most people combine Ambien with alcohol. Someone who has become tolerant to Ambien will take higher dosages to be able to sleep. A number of people that have developed an Ambien tolerance often consume alcohol along with the pill to enhance the sedative effects from the drug. This is dangerous because both the drugs are central nervous system depressants.
Some people have also combined Ambien with benzos like Valium.
The risks of combining benzos with Ambien are similar to combining these drugs with alcohol with the most dangerous substances at hand.
The first step to getting rid of Ambien dependency is to go through a medically supervised detoxifying program. The detox process helps prevent relapse and issues caused by withdrawal symptoms. A number of inpatient rehab centres or outpatient clinics can provide resources for the detox along with counselling to understand the behaviours which can lead to the use of Ambien. If you're ready to quit, call us now on 0800 772 3971 to find out your treatment options.


Since the moment of its official release, Snow Leopard has generated lots of curiosity. Twitter suggested 'snow leopard', being one of the top five trending topics, and, if you google for this keyphrase, ummm, it's all Apple & their new release, Snow Leopard in the top ten list.
In short, Snow Leopard is the latest version of Apple's Mac OS X upgrade, released only few days back. The reviews are mixed bag, however, most of the reviewers have acknowledged Snow Leopard's speediness.
Snow Leopard has originally come up with a low upgrade price, only $29.00. And even before its official release, MacMall started to offer it for $24.00 only, which was $4.00 less than the price ($29.00) suggested by Apple itself. Within a week of this announcement, MacMall further informed that all Macs from MacMall would henceforth ship with Snow Leopard. From August 28th, Snow Leopard is also available at Amazon.com for the same price ($25) + free shipping. I'll continue to update all deals on Snow Leopard as soon as I get to know about any better deal.
For me weekend begins each Friday from 6.30 p.m. Also this is the day to pick up jewelry deals. This Friday is no different. I have coupon codes from Overstock Jeweler, Sears.com, and a special cashback offer from TheWatchery.com. But before getting into details, let's share some ideas.
A plan is in the air to make some design changes for fancy-shoppe.com; you might be aware you can actually share coupon codes (with links) from any store you trust at fancy-shoppe.com.
Now why will you share the code? Why will you spend some time at fancy-shoppe.com? Because, in a simple word - it pays off! I'm drafting a case study with screenshot to give some sort of evidence regarding current conversions at fancy-shoppe.com. I hope anyone reading this entry, and, if he/she is trying out to reach a target audience, this is the website to try once more. The new design changes are in my mind to provide a better user experience, which, I believe will ensure even better conversion. Experiment - that is the name of this game, I believe, thanks to ShoeMoney blog for some eye-opener posts.
Now we have got approval to allow our visitors to use a 10% off custom coupon code at Overstock Jeweler, the code is likely to continue till further notice. If you need a coupon code for Overstock Jeweler, consider using the code: FANCY10; and if you want to give us some credit, you might like to follow this link while using the code. It's simple.
Also, you can try a code from Sears.com, "10OFFAUGUST", valid through 8/29 to claim $10 off $100+ jewelry orders. Besides, all Wedding & Anniversary Jewelries at Sears.com have a total 60% OFF (50% OFF Regular Price + Extra 10% OFF until 8/29).
For watches, check out TheWatchery, which offers 20% cashback rebate through August 2009 in partnership with Microsoft Bing, the new search engine from Microsoft. This offer is good only on orders under $5000 (Yes, under $5000).
The day begins with a dozon of beauty deals. Beauty.com has updated its catalog. They have awesome collections already. Now you will also get top brand like Decléor Aromatherapeutic Skincare Products, or, Laura Geller Makeup at Beauty.com. And to top it all, there is a $10 off coupon on $60 orders for new customers. For repeat customers, the coupon won't work. But the prices look competitive.
And drugstore.com offers 50% OFF Nivea Visage Q10 Advanced Wrinkle Reducer Eye Cream; all you have to do is to add two items to your cart and pay for only one while supplies last.
For your haircare Folica.com has released the code "TOP10 ", which you need to apply at check out to save 10% off your order total on top ten flat irons. The code is valid through 9/01.
And for your man, TheNerds.net offers this Beard-Nose-Ear Trimmer for $10.99, which is at least $1.00 USD less than retail price.
Greetings! Greetings to ALL the new readers and my NEW tweeter followers. And a very special thanks to YOU (for reading right now!). There is a special news regarding our conversion rate. In fact I'm contemplating to show you screenshots of things happening at fancy-shoppe.com of late. I'll share this story with you shortly. Please stay tuned.
Now. let's start delivering codes and the best one for this week on clothing & shoes section comes from ShoeBuy. ShoeBuy offers $20 off $50+ orders when you use eBillMe payment option. This deal is valid through 8/31.
Next, SwimSuitsForAll.com has reduced prices of Longitude swimsuits offering up to 70% discount until 8/31.
And Sears.com offers 50% off on Kids Back to School brands valid through this Saturday, i.e., August 29th. During this time Sears.com also runs few other deals on Men's Tees (2 for $16) and Jeans (Levi's Jean $19.99).
Guessed rightly! This is an oil work. Oil work to decor your interior. The website, which let you turn your favorite digital photos to shining oil work is CanvasPress.com. If you are interested, you can save up to 25% off with coupon codes for CanvasPress.com. They will employ expert artists to give your artwork the perfect finish.
And while CanvassPress.com will turn your digital photos into oil work, Shutterfly will simply print your digital photos for free. Offer is limited to new Shutterfly customers.
For art educators there is a special discount at Delphi Glass. All you need to do is to register your school to apply for this rebate. For others, there are few coupons to save $5 - $15 off on your orders. And if you prefer to use hand printed, etched, personalized glassware, you can try Woodeye-Glassware.com, their code "10OFF" will save 10% off instant on all orders.
Booklet 3G, a netbook from Nokia, which is the first ever netbook manufactured by mobile giant Nokia. This Intel Atom based 10" netbook will have built-in 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, Webcam, and up to 12 hours of battery life and weighing only 2.76 lbs. This is going to be something more social, helpful, and personal for its compactness, ease of connectivity, and that battery life factor.
Other particulars like detailed specification, pricing, and market availability will be announced at Nokia World on September 2. For more information, you may want to take a look at Nokia World.
Meanwhile, Acer laptop hits $279 (was $299 earlier) on Wednesday at Best Buy. These are the deals that really do not last long.
It's not ME! Really! I (as such, we all) also need our daily dose of supplies. But this time it is not me. Really.
It's the dog, who says it. There is something silly called flea & tick, and those Heartworms. Prevention is very much required. I agree. You just might already have a brand you trust. There's a deal going on, and, you may like to take advantage of it, if you happen to shop online.
Now at 1-800-PetMeds.com, you can save up to $20 due to a limited time price drop, plus, $39+ order from that store ships for free.
It is THURSDAY! The day to tell you about beauty deals for this week. Many times I've thought to start separate blogs for each category. Just a thought. But somehow it has not materialized till now. So, this ALL- in-ONE blog model will continue. Confused? Simply follow the labels. I tag each entry with suitable labels.
Let's come back to this week's deals on beauty products.
And the 'beautiest' deal, rather a bunch, this week comes from Beauty.com. These are some of the offers from Beauty.com to watch: Laura Geller makeup kit, or, Ted Gibson haircare products. And to top it all, Beauty.com offers $15 Gift Card on $75+ orders through 9/06. Plus, that $10 off $60 new customer coupon (Exp. 12/31), and, free shipping on $25+ orders are still ON.
The August code for Folica.com, AUGUST15, which saves 15% off + free shipping on $100 orders will end TODAY.
Plus, I have come to know nearly 200 fragrances are now on sale at StrawberryNET. For example - you can find brand like Boucheron Eau De Toilette 100ml for $57.50 USD only.
Under bath and spa catalog, I can see a drugstore deal - 20% off on Homedics Massagers, and Clarins offers a Delux Travel Size of Smoothing Body Scrub and Skin Smoother with Foot Treatment Cream Purchase using code: "FTC" until 8/30.
I missed one entry. It was supposed to be on Home Gardening. I hope to feature it anytime later. Meanwhile, today is the day for clothing & shoes.
Just to remind - there are few more days left at Kmart to get free shipping on School Uniform orders; as such, this offer will be good through Saturday, 8/22.
2. $5 off $30 with Google Checkout.
And the coupon code "LOVE" will SAVE 15% - 20% off at Lord & Taylor until 8/25.
She is our geek TODAY. Watch out - she knows ALL operations right from the booting till turning off. Where is her Mom? Nowhere near the worktable! Mom trusts her. She takes over the control in her absence. Just kidding... But it is lovely to watch out cats in action, and, you can find more here.
Between dogs and cats, I'll vouch for cats for their silly gestures. And for the laptop also there is a subtle bias on my part. It is HP bias. Out of nearly ten odd models I have handpicked over the past one week, there are 3 - 4 models from HP alone. HP laptops come with that dependability factor without costing sky high. My top pick model this week is: HP DV6-1240US Notebook. It has Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 2.1GHz Processor, 4GB System Memory, 320GB Storage Capacity, Intel Graphics Accelerator, 16" Display, In-built Webcam, Plus, Vista Home Premium. Regular price is appx. $750, but now until 6/22, you can order it from Buy.com for $699.95 only. Buy.com offers free shipping on this Model.
So far as laptop is concerned, I just can't rely on anything silly, even if it is cheaper.
She sleeps! The weekend fever is ALMOST gone! She does not have to join office. Am I jealous? Are you?
Anyway, I know this is not the last weekend. A lot more to come in our lives. And we'll be enjoying each moment. Just to recall - the code "dogdays" will save 10% off at Golly Gear, they have something specially designed for SMALL DOGS.
At Happy Mothers, you will still find few bargains on stroller for your kids. The store offers free shipping and 'Tax Free' transaction.
I'll share my lists for Back to school supplies. But before it comes up, here goes my weekend update.
It's an update on my Surprise Party! After her (my brother's wife) recovery, I planned for a party with friends. And she was the event sponsor. We celebrated each moment. There was much gaiety when our kid chanted nursery rhymes. Electrifying ambient!
Incidentally, we will be attending a friend's birthday party shortly. He is a friend in need. He suggests doctors for us. That time we did not took his suggestion and paid the bill. We had a debate on gifts. Finally, they leave it entirely on me. Besides a digital photo frame, and a giant mug, I have plan to gift him a bouquet. I have option to get it from ProFlower offering 15% off ALL orders during this month, or from Teleflora. They have a new collection - Migi, Top Chef etc., which look so cute and priced under $40. Earlier he asked for my suggestion on invitation cards. I told him to check TinyPrints. Their Studio Basics Cards have a glossy finish, he could customise it completely from his computer, and those cards will cost him only 59 Cents each.
Okay and this is not done for TODAY. I have prepared a back to school supplies list. The list is long! But I guess, a lot of those are essential, if not all.
4. Pencils, Colored Pencils, Crayons, and Markers.
2. Dresses - Jeans - 2 - 3, Pants, Jackets, Rain Jackets, Socks, Underwear, T-shirt - short sleeved - 4 to 5 , Long Sleeved - 2 to 3, Skirt/dress - 2 to 3 (if required).
4. Underwear - 4/5, Socks - 4/5 pairs, Leggings/ Track Pants - 2/3, Tights - 1/2.
And finally, the coupon codes for Back to School. As such, this list is not comprehensive but an abstract of what I have saved till now.
Baghaus: 10% off back to shool bags and purses w/ coupon code: B2SCHOOL until 10/14.
Kmart: Free Shipping on $50+ Back to School Supplies orders until 9/2.
PinkIce: Back to School bags, Free Shipping on $75+ orders.
Kmart: Free Shipping on School Uniform Orders of $50+ until 8/22.
SleepyHeads: Back to School dresses and under garments. 20% off w/ coupon: 2SCHOOL until 8/18.
Sierra Trading Post: 15% off $100 on Back to School back pack, clothing, & more. Valid 8/26.
Eastern Mountain Sports: Back to School Camping Gear 20% - 80% off until 9/1.
SkateStyles.com: Back to School arrivals 15% off + free shipping w/ code: BTSSKATE until 8/31.
I shared my list with you because this is back-to-school discount season. If you make purchases now, you can save 10% - 25% off your total budget.
May I request you to take a look at the entire list of back to school coupons here!
Well! Weekend begins the moment I come back home on each Friday. Both Saturday & Sunday are full holidays! A relief! Relieved!
It is also the time for Sears Doorbusters Sale, which will continue through 12.00 noon today. Sears.com friends and family VIP event will start at 6pm Sunday 8/16 and this event will run thru 4am CDT Monday 8/17. During this time you can save 5% to 10% extra almost on any item at Sears.com.
And Kmart will start its sell event on 8/16 (Sunday). This event will continue through 8/22. A close inspection will tell you that there will be many back to school essentials during this period. You will in fact find school dresses for as low as $7, Women's sleepwear starting at $3, and Men's swimwear for $7 & up, and many more merchandises. Also all back to school and office supplies orders over $50 will ship for free until 9/5.
And regarding coupons - here go the code snippets for this weekend.
Kmart: $5 off $50 School Supplies Orders w/ Code: KBTS5 until 8/15.
Amazon.com: 5% off $125 on American Apparel Sheer Jersey Cotton Scruff w/ code: 5OFFFFFF.
GlassesShop.com: 10% off w/ Coupon: 3E22-RPT7-F31D through 1/30.
Baghaus.com: 10% off plus free shipping on $50+ orders w/ code: B2SCHOOL until 10/14.
Good evening friend! Another relaxing day although not that comforting! It is hot & humid here. As such, humidity is more than average. The ambient is terrific for ANY makeup. I saw few of my lady colleagues - their makeup! It was melting like nothing. Did they mind at all? At least there was no visible gesture. They did not actually have time to care for themselves, you won't believe. Workload today was havoc.
Back home - today I sorted out nearly thirty coupons on Makeup, Haircare & Fragrances. I loved those for perfumes and marked them for immediate use. Obviously not all of them! I'm not that crazy to do something like opening a new perfume counter at my office anyway. For other codes, I took suggestion from one of my friends, who incidentally came yesterday.
DeepDiscount.com: All fragrance sets $5.00 less when you use the code "23021" on mininum $50 orders.
Perfumania: 15% off w/ coupon: AFHOT15 (Exp. 8/16).
FLOPS - this is the code to be used at e.l.f. cosmetics to get a free pair of flip flop on $25 orders; (she loved the code more than the offer).
SpaFinder: 5% off and Free Shipping on orders over $75 with code: "SCHOOL" through the end of this month.
Beauty.com gives away a $15 Gift Card on $75 orders. This looks simple. If you spend more, you will get some extra savings.
Nexcare Advanced Skin Fortifying Cream is to be used on legs and feet and it is designed to revitalize and restore irritated skin. Drugstore.com offers this for free with $25 orders on Nexcare, Buf-Puf or Titrilac.
Folica.com offers a LIMITED time deep discounts, up to 80%, on top brand name sets like Chi, Sedu, Babyliss, Metropolis, Amika, or any other brand - just to name a few.
Good evening friend! Happy! Happy! Happy! Happy I was when I returned home today. A long outstanding issue got resolved. It saved at least eight jobs. As an HRD professional we need to care for organizational benefit as well as personnel benefit. There is always a room for trade-off, I believe. We applied that strategically, and, fortunately it worked. I was happy.
I was also happy to see the codes - coupon codes! This week there is actually 30+ something coupons under clothing category. I'll share few of them here in this post.
But before doing so, there is something more for you. Kmart will run a special sale event from 8/16 - 8/22. Items will include kitchen appliances, home decor, bedding, and pillows. Priced reasonably low - this sale event is likely to save few extra bulks. So, check Kmart on 16th of this month.
There are TWO PayPal Promotions: from TigerDirect and its sister website CompUSA; you will get $20 cash back on $200+ orders when you use PayPal to make payments. The threshold limit - $200 purchase - looks good as you will visit those stores mostly for laptops, desktop computers, or, might be for a new LCD HDTV.
And ShoeBuy.com has an offer for you using Google Checkout. The cut-off price point is only $30 to get instant $5.00 off. While there is no end dates for PayPal promotions, Google Check out promo will end on September 1, 09.
And barring few restrictions, OnlineShoes.com will give 20% discount until 8/17 when you use coupon code "9AUG20". There is a clearance sale event going on at Naturalizer.com; this up to 70% off promotion will run through the end of this month. Plus, Shoes.com is running a 15% off coupon (code: BTSSHOES09) thru 08/31.
For your apparels, particularly for PLUS SIZE apparels - there are some decent coupons.
KarmaLoop: Take 20% OFF on Any Full Price Item with coupon code: GROOVE (Thru: 08/31).
Good evening friend! Things are going at a gentle pace here. Cloudy sky, mild wind, and temperature is rather hot. Our kid instructed me to write ALL alphabets - A - z, the digits - 1 - 10, and all other stuff. She was generous to award me five star for my effort. I felt delighted.
In the morning on my way to office I discovered few Caterpillars! I just can't wait to see those butterflies coming out ALIVE.
Our kid was at home. As such, this is the time she goes out with her grandfather. Not today. I returned home from my day joy. She offered me a gentle smile. She had all her DEMANDS indexed in her tiny brain cell. And she loves to share EVERYTHING with me. She has never hesitated to claim her share on my computers. She loves watching DVDs. It must be great for both if I could gift her a laptop. A kid's friendly laptop!
I recalled I read somewhere a laptop for kids. As such this is a challenge from ACER! Kids will say what they need, and, ACER will engineer it. I read few reports. Most of them want it to be simple and loaded with GAMES. It must be portable with a better LCD display. Parents suggest to incorporate Freeware Games!
While I'll let you know the final outcome, I found a laptop for you TODAY! Rather for your home office. The photo shows all desktops, and, there is one laptop on the shelf. You can find AMD desktops for as low as $220 appx. nowadays. For laptop, I have found a model under $600 with WIFI and Webcam. It has 15.6" Screen, INTEL Core2Duo 2.1GHz Processor, 4GB DDR2 Memory, 320GB HDD (Storage), V.92/WIFI/802.11a/802.11g/802.11n Connectivity, HDMI. You will also get pre-installed Vista Home Premium. As such it costs exactly $579.99 at TigerDirect, and, you have to pay only $1.99 Shipping Charge! When I first listed that Gateway laptop, there was NO REVIEW at all. You might know I handpick deals. So, I have to rely on reviews and ratings. Without any review - positive/negative - the decision was rather difficult. But I liked the configuration, and that luring $579.99 sale price. Now it has TWO POSITIVE reviews. I guess - those of you, who are looking for an advanced level laptop, this is just the perfect solution.
She (my brother's wife) is okay. There is still a mild stomach-ache, she reports. But the doctor has said this is due to acidity. There is nothing really to worry. She will be fit within few days. She needs rest.
While she can take rest for a day or two, I can't. I do not need a rest. I am happy. I am happy that her fever is no more. And I'll be celebrating this great moment with my friends in the coming weekend. So, that will be a surprise party for EVERYONE.
And I'm planning to treat them with delicious cookies. Cookies rock! The mouth watering look, fresh flavor, and, the taste! Simply great! I belong to those, whom you might call Cookie - Crazy! I love to take a bite or two from my niece's share in addition to what is allotted for me. It's a SECRET!
Chocolate Chip: A delicious blend of batter and chocolate.
Fortune Cookies: A sweet cookie with a customized message inside.
Sugar Cookies: Easiest to make and great treat for kids party.
Peanut butter cookie: Very popular among young children and adults as well.
Oatmeal cookie: Typically contain less fat than other cookies.
There are actually some other varieties which I like. This includes oreo cookies, oatmeal rasin cookies, chocolate cookies, and girl scout cookies, which contain a variety of sweet cookie flavors.
And I know, my friends are sure to enjoy this sweet delicious treat.
Yeah! That's my primary job. Let me search for a while. There are stores like Cherry Moon Farms, Secret Spoon, or, my favorite - David's Cookies - where you will find free cookies, or, 15% discount during this August. For the first two stores in the row - there is no coupon. For David's Cookies, there is actually a code: "BACKLS", to get 15% off.
Friends, I was absolutely NOWHERE! Over the past week it was a tough fight for me. My brother's wife was ill - a viral fever, and, it took a deadly form due to wrong diagnosis. She is now recovering fast and responding to treatments. Hopefully, she will be okay within few days. I hope you are all in good health. Thanks to those, who had visited this blog and posted comments during this time.
Now, I have few more deals for you this Sunday. It is for your pet - their grooming supplies. Only Natural Pet Store has a coupon "GROOMING" valid for this month for taking off 10%. The best part - no minimum order.
PetPerks Sale at PetSmart is now a big hit - they offer 25% instant discount.
For small dogs, "dogdays" is the code to be applied at Golly Gear to save 10% off ALL orders.
FetchDog has just updated their collection of new collars and leashes. You can see them simply for viewing pleasure, or, save extra 15% with an ongoing coupon CPA1015 (valid through 8/31).
And finally, if you want to make the National Dog Day (Aug 26), a very special occasion - why not try with the crafts at Birthday In A Box?
I wish, I'll be coming back tomorrow.
But never mind! I was okay! I hope you are also going great in your own sphere! There is a lot of stuff for you waiting in my vault. Some of them will be featured in this blog during this month.
And BTW, for those - who have a dog, or, likely to have one shortly - this month is somehow special. August 26th is the National Dog Day. For crafts that coordinate with this event - you might check out Birthday in a Box, or, win a National Dog Day Poster at NationalDogDay.com! The deadline is August 15th. May I request you to hurry up?
And even a better news from FetchDog - from now through August 4th, you will receive 20% off ALL Travel Gears for your Dogs from FetchDog, as claimed correctly - Fetchdog is a dog-centric universe. So, check out their catalog by August 4th.


Rehoboth Beach– On Monday August 8, 2016, troopers were called to the Aeropostale Outlet (Surfside) located at 4565 Coastal Highway, for a reported invasion of privacy complaint. Troopers made contact with 14-year -old female victim who reported that someone had placed a cell phone under the door of the dressing room in which she was changing and took a photo, according to police.
Police want to speak to the man pictured in the photo above. Police say the suspect depicted in the surveillance photos is a white male, 20-30 years of age, 5'07"-5'10" tall, brown hair, wearing a blue T-shirt with green writing down the side, black shorts, and black sneakers.


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IU Southeast's Rilie Conard takes top prize at IU Undergraduate Research Conference14th December 2022
Despite the designation as a teaching university rather than a research institution, IU Southeast has always had a strong showing at the Indiana University Undergraduate Research Conference. On Friday, December 9, IU Southeast once again maintained the record for participation and came back to New Albany with the top prize at the competition. Overall, 63 …
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IU Southeast welcomes community to IUS Fest on October 2919th October 2022
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (Oct.19, 2022) – Indiana University Southeast is opening its campus to alumni and families throughout the region for IUS Fest on Saturday, October 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The new event is a mixture of homecoming and fall festival, two time-honored traditions where the campus welcomes back alumni and engages …
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Dr. Michele Zimmerman: Community Champion10th October 2022
Many within the IU Southeast campus community know Dr. Michele Zimmerman as a teaching professor, allied health sciences coordinator and pre-pharmacy advisor at IU Southeast. A native of southern Indiana, Zimmerman is passionate about serving students and her community. She believes in educating the best and brightest right here in Kentuckiana. This passion and drive …
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New Chancellor's Medallion scholarship recipients announced29th August 2022
The Chancellor's Medallion Scholarship recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and perseverance. It is one of the most coveted scholarships available at IU Southeast. Each year, four recipients of junior standing, with a minimum of 60 credit hours, are selected by the Chancellor of IU Southeast. Criteria for selection include: Minimum of 60 credit hours beginning Fall …
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IU Southeast announces spring 2022 Chancellor's and Dean's lists27th June 2022
IU Southeast announces spring 2022 Chancellor's and Dean's lists NEW ALBANY, Ind. (June 27, 2022) – Indiana University Southeast is proud to announce members of the spring 2022 Dean's List and Chancellor's List. For the spring 2022 semester, 244 students made the Chancellor's List, while 636 students were named to the Dean's List. The Dean's …
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Dr. Omar Attum receives Fulbright Specialist Program award to continue conservation work in Jordan2nd June 2022
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Dr. Omar Attum, associate professor of biology, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. Dr. Attum will complete a project at the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan in Jordan that seeks to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships that benefit participants, institutions and communities in the U.S. and overseas through …
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IU exhibit to include specimens from Southeast zoological collection17th May 2022
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—When it comes to teeth, those of the short nose gar are among the smallest you are likely to see with the naked eye—just one millimeter in length. Despite its diminutive size, one set of gar chompers has a big role to play as part of an upcoming exhibit on …
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Seven IU Southeast faculty members receive IU Trustees Teaching Awards11th April 2022
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Seven IU Southeast faculty members have received IU Trustees Teaching Awards for the 2021 calendar year. The IU Trustees Teaching Awards were first awarded in 2000-2001 to recognize and enhance excellent teaching, especially at the undergraduate level. The awards are open to tenured and tenure-track faculty, as well as full-time …
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Biology program receives IU Women's Philanthropy Leadership Council grant for undergraduate research initiative24th September 2021
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–The IU Southeast biology program has received a grant from the IU Women's Philanthropy Leadership Council to support its initiative, "Science is for Everyone: Broadening Access to Undergraduate Research." This innovative project enables introductory biology undergraduates to participate in a year-long, in-class, authentic research project to identify and characterize novel …
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Lisa Wise '20 is first IU Southeast student to be RHIA-certified14th September 2021
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Lisa Wise '20 has become the first IU Southeast student to earn certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). "It is an absolutely wonderful feeling," said Wise, currently a health information management supervisor at a local behavioral health facility. The certification …
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Report by Lou Stoppard on 27 June 2015 .
There were little rocket keyrings, a gold brooch in the shape of a crisp, sweet circular leather pouches and a dinky purse that hung like a tassel on a string and drew inspiration from a historic Asian design - so far, so silly. Indeed, when you list it like that it sounds like the results of a toy fair trolley dash.


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15-Year-Old Animal Rights Activist Commits Crime, Claims It Was Her "Free Will"
Animal Rights Terrorism, Food Policy, Law, Uncategorized
A 15-year-old Boulder animal rights activist arrested Friday for dropping flowers inside a case of meat at Ideal Market on Feb. 26 insists she did so of her own volition.
"This was my decision," Ateret Goldman told the Daily Camera on Saturday.
"As I've said many times, this is something I've come to be passionate about of my own free will," she said. "I don't look at my age as a limiting factor at all. I would encourage anyone who thinks that because I am 15 that it automatically means anything to learn about ageism."
Ateret Goldman and 23-year-old Maximilian Knight face criminal charges — including one felony for her and three for Knight — for their part in a protest at Ideal Market when Goldman dropped white carnations inside a meat case Feb. 26.
Ateret Goldman's mother, Ora Goldman, said she supports her daughter's actions — and she is comfortable that her daughter has acted of her own accord and is not being manipulated by adults — although she is concerned about the consequences of a potential felony conviction.
"I think that has ramifications," she said. "But I think people worth associating with would be able to distinguish it from other crimes that would be called felonies."
She added that she hopes there is a balance her daughter can strike between standing up for what she believes is right and getting into legal trouble because of it.
Knight said that the protest was Ataret Goldman's idea, and he came along to film her laying the flowers on the meat.
"I didn't know about it before that," he said. "It's really that simple."
Knight said that he considers Ataret Goldman a friend, but he usually only sees her in the context of protests, which they have conducted together in the past.
"I don't know any other 15-year-olds who are as impressive as Ataret," he said. "In many ways she impresses me. I think she is way more intense about these things than I am."
He added that he was surprised that he has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor for what he sees as "expressing my First Amendment rights." He said he had been banned from another Whole Foods but wasn't aware the ban extended to Ideal Market, which is owned by Whole Foods.
Animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere has claimed responsibility for the protest. Ataret Goldman, who is a member and organizer with the group, associates not only with the 23-year-old Knight, but with 22-year-old Aidan Cook, who has acted as the group's spokesman.
Ora Goldman said she has met with both men, and she doesn't have any qualms about her daughter associating with them. She added that her daughter has been active in community service for several years, and she sees her association with Direct Action Everywhere as an extension of that.
"I was relieved to see my daughter chose such good people to be friends with," she said. "I feel I can trust their intentions."
Cook told the Daily Camera that the organization has members ranging from children to people in their 70s and 80s across the country. He said that Ateret Goldman has participated in actions on her own, and, said that if anything, she "dragged" Knight along with her to the protest at Ideal Market.
"The suggestion that Ateret is being manipulated is evidence of a misogynist undercurrent in our society," Cook said. "A young woman empowered to speak boldly is considered a threat to the status quo."
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Tags: animal rights, food safety, indoctrination, terrorism, youth