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Nancy Kress - published April 2012
April 2012 · trade paper / ebook · 978-1-931520-45-4 · 303 pp.
Philip K. Dick Award finalist
Nine new stories from a long-time star of the science fiction field including the Hugo Award winner "The Erdmann Nexus" and the caper-inspired Nebula Award winning title story "Fountain of Age."
Kress unpacks the future the way DNA investigators unravelled the double helix: one gene at a time. In many of these stories gene sculpting is illegal yet commonplace and the effects range between slow catastrophe ("End Game"), cosmic ("First Rites"), and tragic ("Safeguard"). Then there's the morning when Rochester disappears and Jenny has to rely on "The Kindness of Strangers." There's Jill, who is kidnapped by aliens and trying to learn the "Laws of Survival." And there's Hope, whose Grandma is regretting the world built "By Fools Like Me."
* Read an interview with Nancy in The Stranger.
"What stands out is that Ms. Kress's characters have developed interior lives. . . . she is a wise woman."
—Tom Shippey, Wall Street Journal
"Well-written hard sf, peopled with strong and vivid characters, and articulating a subtle and highly nuanced vision of the moral quandaries inherent in genetic engineering, global warming, and other intentional and accidental manipulations of our biosphere. The nine stories in this collection include the Hugo Award Winning novella, 'The Erdmann Nexus' and the Nebula Award-winning short story, 'Fountain of Age.' Other highlights are 'Images of Anna,' in which a routine photo shoot morphs into an alchemical romance about the relationship between selflessness (or perhaps more accurately "self-loss") and self-discovery; and the post-apocalypse, harsh to the point of brutality, global warming parable, 'By Fools Like Me.'"
— Chris Moriarty, F&SF
"What makes her fiction distinctive, apart from the elegance of her craft and the clarity of her prose, is the manner in which she recombines [conventional SF] elements into complex structures that reveal their hidden dimensions, and invariably concern their impact on fully realized characters. She's as good as anyone at imaginary gardens with real toads, only we're the toads."
"This is an extraordinary collection of stories by one of our best writers. Kress has won several Hugo and Nebula awards for her work and justifiably so. Her focus tends to be on biology and genetics (though not always), but her real heart lies in how humans behave…. There are nine stories in this collection and all of them are keepers. I did find "The Erdmann Nexus," the longest story here, to be the better story, if only because of its length. Kress really does excel in the short form. . . . This is a collection that absolutely belongs on your shelves."
—Paul Cook, Galaxy's Edge
"The nine stories in this collection are all excellent examples of Kress's writing for the past decade. Fountain Of Age should be a 'must buy' both for fans of Kress's work and for those readers who are just discovering her writing. Highly recommended."
—SF Revu
"Quality oozes from every page. A master class in the art of short-story writing."
"Passions are magnified by age and the world only becomes more unpredictable in Kress's new collection, anchored by the Nebula-winning title novella. The nine stories, published over the course of just two years, wrestle with themes of love, death, and transformation. . . . Kress's depiction of science is much like her characters' experiences with love: by turns glorious and terrible, and always a little disturbing, even in triumph."
"End Game" & "The Kindness of Strangers" are available as podcasts and many of these stories have been reprinted in The Year's Best Science Fiction, Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, and Best of the Web.
The Erdmann Nexus
By Fools Like Me
First Rites
Images of Anna
Laws of Survival
Cover by fonografiks.com.
Praise for Nancy Kress's previous books:
"Nancy Kress Has the true storyteller's Gift–the ability to make her characters and what happens to them so vital that the reader's heart aches." —Stephen R. Donaldson
"Nancy Kress comprehends the grimy relationships among bioscience, technology, and politics; and soon we will too, if only enough of us read her. Too soon it cannot be." —Gene Wolfe
"Nancy Kress has written a novel that graphically disects the roots of human violence while affirming the invincibility of the human spirit. An Alien Light is both provocative and insightful." —Julian May
"Kress's villains are not diabolical conspirators but willfully ignorant hypocrites, shortsighted and greedy dunderheads, the well-intentioned half-baked—in short, us. But we are also the heroes whose generosity, honesty and energy could turn our lemming tribe away from the polluted waters ahead." —Washington Post
"The plotting is fast-paced, the characterization is good, and science explained in easily digestible portions." —New Scientist
"The kind of thriller that continually makes you want to turn the pages faster than you can read them." —SF Site
"That Kress remains a master is everywhere evident." —Booklist
"The keeness of vision to. . . see the possibilities for the future very clearly, and they are both fascinating and frightening." —San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle
Nancy Kress is the author of thirty books, including four collections of short stories, and three books on writing. For sixteen years she was the fiction columnist for Writers Digest magazine. She is perhaps best known for the "Sleepless" trilogy that began with Beggars in Spain. Her work has won six Nebulas, two Hugos, a Sturgeon, and the John W. Campbell Award. Most recent books are a collection an SF novel, Steal Across the Sky; a YA fantasy written under the name Anna Kendall, Crossing Over; and a short novel of eco-terror, Before the Fall, During the Fall, After the Fall. Kress lives in Seattle with her husband, SF writer Jack Skillingstead, and Cosette, the world's most spoiled toy poodle.
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Q: Correct Present Perfect Usage: Is it Disappearing? Certain verbs such as drink, speak, and swim seemed to be misused more and more with this tense. Is this a regional phenomenon or common in all English speaking countries?
For example, in southern Illinois and western Michigan many people say, I have spoke, I have swam, or I have drank and opposed to using spoken, swum or drunk.

A: The short answer to your question of "Is it Disappearing?" is no.
I generated Google ngrams for all three examples you gave "have swum vs. have swam", "have spoken vs. have spoke", and "have drunk vs. have drank", and I found that for all three usages, the usage frequency for the incorrect usages has remained stable and low for a long time, and for all three examples, the incorrect usage was in fact more common in the past, not less common.
Have swam vs. have swum

Have spoke vs. have spoken

have drunk vs. have drank

Your observations are probably just an example of the recency illusion, the belief or impression that something is of recent origin when it is in fact long-established.

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The joint exhibition entitled Our Lives Through Our Eyes: Nk'Mip Children's Art presents over 75 works of art created by children and youth who attended the Inkameep Day School during the era of World War II.
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December 2, 2022 January 7, 2023 Paula Villanueva
My Review: Belviq (Lorcaserin) – Still Available (Despite The Side Effects)?
It's time to review Belviq (previously known as Lorcaserin).
Now, what's the thing about this product? And why is it so controversial?:
pretty dangerous supplement
no longer available at this point
very serious side effects
If you're intrigued by this product, let's find out the truth in this review.
Note: This review is based on my opinion + research on Belviq Lorcaserin.
Belviq (Lorcaserin) In A Nutshell
#1 – How It Works & Producer
#2 – Ingredients (1 out of 10)
#3 – Pills & Dosage (2 out of 10)
#4 – Results (2 out of 10)
#5 – Side Effects (1 out of 10)
#6 – Price (1 out of 10)
#7 – Final Conclusions
My Verdict – Worth It Or Not?
Full Name: Belviq (Lorcaserin HCl) by Eisai
Product Type: Weight Loss Supplement
Best Actual Price: Around $66-$213
Cheapest Place To Buy: No Longer Available
Designed For: Treating symptoms of obesity
My Rating: 1 out of 10
Recommended?: Not at all – there are some serious reasons why you should stay away from it:
banned by FDA
many risky side effects
no longer available (because of all the problems it had)
Honestly – it's a pretty alarming supplement, according on its history.
Even if it was still available, I would advise you to opt for a safer and better weight loss alternative.
What I Liked About It
Small pill size
Easy to take and swallow
What I Didn't Like About It
Very little information available about it currently
Pretty expensive for its health risks
No longer available in any official seller/website
Causes serious adverse reactions (mostly cancer)
Already banned by the FDA
See My #1 Recommended
I want to say right away that Belviq was banned by the FDA
Very few products have actually been taken so seriously by the FDA.
So it's obvious that Belviq was a major life threaten for people trying to lose weight.
But let me first tell you about its formula:
Lorcaserin hydrochloride is its only active compound.
It works by controlling your brain to suppress your appetite.
In return, you feel full and stop craving more food.
Also, you need to be actively exercising and eating properly.
So the combination of physical activity and the supplement was supposed to make you lose weight.
However – the product had a lot of issues.
According to FDA reports, it was the (indirect) responsible for several cases of cancer.
Now – Belviq has many other problems:
other alarming side effects (less scary than cancer, but still serious)
expensive for the health risks it comes with
lots of complaints from previous users
Again, it's no longer available everywhere – but its previous price was around $66-$213.
As you can see, it was extremely varied (depending on where you bought it from).
However – there are still some 3rd party stores that sell it.
I cannot guarantee it's the original product, but one thing is clear…
I strongly advise you to stay away from it:
It's most likely one of the numerous fake versions.
If it's the original product, it's even worse, as it's extremely dangerous.
Again – the product can lead to cancer, so don't risk your health.
There are so many weight loss supplements out there that really work.
And guess what? They have zero risks for your health!
So even if you ever see a version of Belviq anywhere, please stay away from it.
Now – we're going to talk about the details of Belviq in this part:
how it works internally
who is the producer behind
what health problems it answers
So what is Belviq?
It's a drug that can reduce weight and treat symptoms of obesity.
At least that's what it claims…
Like other weight loss products, it should be taken in conjunction with these activities:
consistent exercise
Now, in terms of mechanism of action – Belviq works by affecting a certain part of your brain to control your appetite.
In return – you won't gain additional weight.
But as you already know, there are a lot of issues about this product.
And since the product was banned, it's clearly that they were very serious.
Reportedly, Belviq increases the risk of cancer, which is a very serious problem.
But we're going to take more about this later on.
So I will explain more info about it further down the line
But as early as now, I recommend that you stay away from it.
It's no longer available on paper – but certain websites still sell it (who knows if the product is the original or not).
2. Company Behind
Eisai is the producer behind Belviq (Lorcaserin HCl).
But like I said, Belviq was already banned by FDA.
The manufacturing and selling of the product are now highly discouraged.
So if you still see it being sold in different places, you should avoid it.
Those versions could be illegal or worse, just fake.
Now – the company is not a scam, since people always received their orders.
But regardless of its authenticity, the product itself is not safe to consume.
Firstly – Belviq's formula has one active compound.
Obviously, it only contains Lorcaserin hydrochloride [1].
Now – this substance is used as an anti-obesity drug for obese or overweight people. [2]
To give you a better idea, here are the main actions of the compound:
it's a receptor agonist that controls your brain
in return, it gives the feeling of fullness [3]
also, it suppresses the appetite and cravings [4]
Again, you will only see its weight loss effect if you work out and do a proper diet.
Still – based on my research, the compound has a lot of problems.
But the highest risk it has is the increased incidence of cancer that a lot of studies proved [5].
Honestly, I have reviewed many supplements – but none of them had such serious side reactions as Belviq.
In fact, I wouldn't even call it a supplement, since it's not based on herbs, minerals or natural substances.
It's actually a drug – and an extremely dangerous one.
So there's absolutely no way I could ever recommend it.
To be very honest, Belviq is very dangerous.
Although there's a clear picture of its mechanism of action and how it works, it's not safe at all.
Also – in terms of the overall formula, it's not the best you can find.
So I strongly recommend you to go for a safer but stronger alternative.
In this chapter, let's discuss the other features of Belviq.
1. Pills
Firstly – let me first describe to you what its pills looks like:
small and circular shape
formulated as tablet
coloured in blue
Normally, I would say that it's easy to take, given its pills' aspect and size.
But I couldn't really praise any of its features, considering the real problems it causes.
2. Dosage
On paper, Belviq's instructions are easy to follow.
The recommended dose is a tablet twice times a day (a total of 2 pills/day).
In addition, it's highly suggested not to increase the prescribed dosage.
Also – the product itself can be taken with or without food.
But again, I don't recommend you to try it even once, due to the possible risks it poses.
Unfortunately, I no longer saw any user experiences about Belviq.
But I will try to give an overview of the experiences of people who tried it before being banner.
Note: I only analyzed authentic reviews, not promotional or fake ones.
1. What People Say
As I've mentioned, Belviq is no longer available.
So I gathered all the comments of people and opinions of the FDA about it.
Here are the overall thoughts regarding the product:
Lorcaserin HCl has a high chance of causing cancer.
Some people experienced serious side effects while using the product.
Before being banned, a lot of previous users noticed a reduction in their weight.
As you can see, almost all of the info about the product is very limited.
So the only details I collected were the reports from FDA and other related websites.
That's because most of the info related to this product was deleted.
In other words – FDA wants people to forget it has ever existed.
But if you ask me, those were actually solid proof that the product is pretty dangerous.
Now, after checking its reviews, some things are clear about it:
it was actually effective in terms of weight loss
a lot of people managed to lose weight while using it
but many others developed cancer or severe health conditions
So no matter how effective it was for weight loss, there's no way Belviq would be worth it.
I could never recommend it to anyone.
At this point, Belviq's customer reviews are completely inexistent.
Well, that's because it's already been banned from the market (and its reviews were deleted).
So I think these reasons are strong enough to convince you the product is not safe at all.
In this chapter, we're going to talk about the secondary reactions of Belviq.
Based on some studies, here are the adverse reactions it can cause:
problems in memory and focus
breast swelling and discharge
reproductive health dysfunction
fever and nausea
diarrhea and vomiting
Now – I didn't exactly find any customer reviews about the side effects.
But as I said, they were deleted once the product was banner.
Plus, the reports from the FDA and other scientific studies are enough (in my opinion).
So again – Belviq is extremely dangerous for your health.
If you ever find any version of it (whether original or fake), make sure to report it and never purchase it.
Your health is a lot more important than a few extra pounds.
Since there are so many other effective products, why take the risk with Belviq?
As expected, I can't find the exact price of Belviq.
But honestly, I don't think it matters anymore, since you should avoid it at all costs.
1. The Exact Price
Again – Belviq is no longer available anywhere.
But based on my research, the price of one bottle was around $66-$213:
the original price is still unclear
there's a big difference in prices depending on the seller
the lowest price was probably on its official website
all the other retailers were buying it from the official website and selling it afterwards
Sure, the price can be reasonable if it worked for a lot of people (before being banned).
But now that we know the truth about it, no price would be worth it.
Again, it's very dangerous for the body so I don't recommend taking it even for free.
Now – I saw an online marketplace that still sells the product.
I'm not sure if it's a legit version or not.
But again, make sure to stay away from it and never buy such a product.
Your health is the most important thing you have!
2. Competitors' Price
With that, I have another recommendation for you – called PhenQ.
It's the best weight loss product I know, because it's safer and legit:
PhenQ has varied ingredients that are proven to support weight loss.
The doses are potent but at the same time safe.
Belviq contains one active ingredient, which is called Lorcaserin hydrochloride.
It was banned by the FDA because of its serious side effects.
PhenQ has minimal risks of side effects while Belviq can cause cancer.
You can buy PhenQ for only $37 (the normal price is $69).
Previously, the price of Belviq was around $66-$213.
It's quite obvious by now that PhenQ is way safer than Belviq.
Again, its ingredients don't do absolutely any harm (studies can prove this).
But at the same time, you can reach your weight loss goals with it.
Just make sure to not overdose it and follow the instructions.
So if you don't want to risk your health, PhenQ is my top pick.
Honestly, I wouldn't recommend Belviq.
Again – it's very dangerous for your health.
But luckily, it's no longer available anywhere (except for unofficial stores).
So better invest your money, time and effort in a safer weight loss product.
Let me give you my final thoughts on Belviq.
1. One Active Ingredient
Again – Belviq has only one active compound.
It's called Lorcaserin hydrochloride:
reduces cravings
provides a feeling of fullness
So don't expect to see vitamins, minerals and herbs in it.
If you ask me, the compound was previously mentioned to be effective for weight loss.
But again, I don't really recommend it.
2. Cancer Risk
Well – the major reason why I don't recommend Belviq is its risks.
Based on clinical studies, it can cause cancer and other serious side effects.
So in my view, these reasons are strong enough to avoid it at all costs.
3. Banned By FDA
If you ask me, the solid reasons above resulted in the unavailability of Belviq.
But before, one bottle would cost between $66-$213.
Honestly – even if it was safe and effective, I still wouldn't recommend it.
But since it was also banned by the FDA, it's clearly that it's extremely dangerous.
Short answer: No – there are some serious factors why I don't recommend it:
Banned by the FDA
Triggers dangerous adverse reactions
Can't be bought in any official stores
Very pricey, given its serious risks
At this moment, it's pretty obvious that I won't encourage you to buy Belviq.
It's proven to be dangerous and that it can cause cancer.
Several scientific studies are enough to tell us to not try it all.
So I think I already explained in detail why you should avoid it.
What do I recommend instead?
Well, I have a better and more effective alternative for you.
The product I'm talking about is my top recommendation – PhenQ:
Very safe to use with minimal risks of side effects
Promotes weight loss and reduce weight gain very effectively
Justifiable pricing for its superior features
Available on its official website
Overall – I strongly suggest you to buy PhenQ instead.
Sure, Belviq is no longer available.
But it's still being sold (probably unofficially) by other 3rd party sellers.
Again – it's very dangerous.
So even if you see it being sold anywhere (even if it shouldn't be), don't buy it.
The FDA already released a report that it's banned.
So stay away from it and don't risk your health.
You can always find a supplement that will help you lose weight, like PhenQ.
1 – http://www.chemspider.com/-Chemical-Structure.30647743.html
2 – https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/-compound/-Lorcaserin-hydrochloride
3 – https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/-lorcaserin
4 – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/-articles/-PMC3828930/
5 – https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/-belviq-belviq-xr-lorcaserin
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Paula has a background in Chemistry and continues to pursue further studies in it. She loves searching for the best products in the market that will give excellent benefits to the human body and share them with you.
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At this year's show, Cruden and Mechanical Simulation will work in partnership to show vehicle dynamics engineers how easy it is to integrate vehicle models created in Mechanical Simulation's CarSim with Cruden simulators.
Cruden's ePhyse Net interfacing package enables its automotive OEM and race team customers to run their vehicle models natively, in co-simulation, with any of its simulators through its Simulink S-functions.
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RENO, NV, April 11, 2019 – The Washoe County Health District will conduct the first seasonal mosquito larviciding application beginning in the early morning hours of April 17, with subsequent applications planned for May, June, July, and August. The helicopter larviciding will cover approximately 1,000 acres in Washoe County from the North Valleys to Washoe Lake. This is an early seasonal application in anticipation of increased mosquito activity due to above average wet winter and spring weather.
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The Vector-Borne Diseases Program also has mosquito fish available for ponds, troughs and other large water containers. The small minnow-sized fish feed on mosquito larvae and prevent them from hatching into biting adult mosquitos.


If you've never used apple cider vinegar, you're missing out on a dynamic--and cheap--substance that has loads of potential. This substance can kill weeds, clean appliances, polish armor, make salad dressings, and more. You can usually find ACV in the kitchen, but it could just as easily be featured in the medicine cabinet. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and other vitamins and minerals. Check out these ten natural health benefits of apple cider vinegar.
The body naturally produces a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood. Apple cider vinegar has anti-glycemic effects, which means it improves hormone sensitivity. If you struggle with resistance to this hormone, take a shot of apple cider vinegar with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Only stir one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water. Drinking the concoction three times a day with meals steadies the rate of digestion; the body then has time to process new sugar and maintain a stable blood sugar level.


A "foaming cleanser," how rare is that, for me, pretty rare, since I have scarcely come across foaming cleansers. I found this foaming cleanser in the Avon catalogue and picked it up. I just wanted a "foaming cleanser" and nothing else about the product mattered, and I didn't read the whole description about the product. Let's see how I found it and how it worked for me.
Avon Anew 360 White Clarifying Cleanser.
Begin your Anew 360 white whitening process with this innovative clarifying cleanser! It not only thoroughly washes off impurities, excess oil, and rough skin, but also remove dead skin cells to leave skin prepared for followed products.
Formulated with Yeast Extract, which helps to accelerate the discharge of melanin contained in skin surface cells to help lighten skin.
Formulated with the breakthrough whitening technologies. Refresh, soothe skin and leaves skin feeling smooth and supple.
Gentle to skin, allergy tested.
Rs. 499 for 100 gm.
Anew cleanser comes in a sleek white tube with a flip-open cap. It has a mild to nadir scent, which is very appealing. The cleanser is of porous creamy consistency and just about a small coin size is required to work up a nice creamy lather. After I wash off the creamy lather, what is left is a clean face free of all oil and grim. There is no oily or flimsy layer left behind and remarkably, there is no dry or stretchy feel either. I just have a refreshed feeling on the face left behind. This cleanser removes all kinds of makeup effectively without a trace. Since this is a considerably large tube and only a small amount of cleanser is required, the tube is going to last for a considerable period of time. Also, my face remained shine free for a pretty long time on hot days without anything at all on the face and that is such a huge blessing for me. Talking about the pros and cons of the cleanser.
A foaming cleanser, which effectively cleans oil and grime off the face.
Only a small amount is required for each use.
Removes all traces of makeup effectively.
Does not leave any kind of layer behind.
Makes the face squeaky clean.
No dry or stretchy skin.
My face remained oil free for quite a long time without any kind of cream or foundation on.
Price is a big con, considering it comes for almost Rs. 500 for 100 g, but do look for offers.
Yes of course, I will, I just wish they drop the price of this cleanser a little.
3.5/5…..-1.5 for the high price.
jomo….love the first pic….ab apne chere per lagao aur phoootuuuuu lo!!
Not the second pic rati but the 4th one.. usko dekhen ke baad to koi bi bata sakta hai ki ye post kiska hai… :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: ..


SE-5 and Sopwith Camel flown in New Zealand for the documentary "Millionaires Unit." Photo credit Harry Davison.
SE-5 and Sopwith Camel flown in New Zealand for the documentary "Millionaires Unit." Photo credit Harry Davison.
On Sept. 9, the Museum presents a special screening of The Millionaires' Unit-U.S. Naval Aviators in the First World War, the story of a privileged group of college students from Yale who formed a private air militia in preparation for America's entry into World War One. The film was made veteran documentary filmmakers Ron King and Darroch Greer, who will attend the screening and field questions from the audience. Narrated by Bruce Dern, with filming on three continents, the documentary includes stunning new aerial footage recreating World War I aviation using actual aircraft. The Milllionaires' Unit screens at 2 p.m., and is free with Museum admission. See trailer online.
Special guests at the screening include Seattle-local Chris Brown and his brother David Brown, Jr., who are grandsons of First Yale Unit aviator Robert Lovett. One of the film's producers, Ron King, is a grandson of First Yale Unit member John M. Vorys. The program will be introduced by Amy Heidrick, the Museum's Associate Director of Collections, who leads a project to digitize the Museum's rare World War I aviation photos and prints, making them available for viewing online for the first time.
Sopwith Camel being photographed on location in New Zealand for the documentary "Millionaires Unit." Photo credit Harry Davison.
The military flying group formed by Ivy League college students during World War I was known as the First Yale Unit, and dubbed 'the millionaires' unit' by the New York press. It became the founding squadron of the U.S. Naval Air Reserve, and the first to fly for the United States in the Great War. The documentary uses the diaries and letters of these pioneer aviators to tell the story of young men coming of age as America was coming of age as a world power. Their service and sacrifice is the great untold story of American aviation in World War One.
The documentary was inspired by the book The Millionaires' Unit by Marc Wortman. The film was in development and production for seven years, and shot on three continents, including New Zealand, where aerial footage was shot with some of the world's most accurate replicas of World War I aircraft. Documentary filmmakers Darroch Greer and Ron King (grandson of First Yale Unit member John M. Vorys) aimed to create a personal, character-driven story that sheds light on a formative, if neglected, part of American history and on the American character.


As year draws to a close, in the middle of the Christmas Season, it is timely and appropriate to pause and consider our many blessings: family, home, health, friendship, worldly blessings. Christmas is a time of joy as we anticipate the birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Christmas is also a time when we can express our faith and make a return to God of His many blessings through a Special Christmas or Year End Gift to St. Polycarp Church. Think of a Christmas gift to St. Polycarp as an investment in the Good Works and Mission of the Church. Our parish provides a remarkable number of educational and parish ministries. Your generosity allows these programs to flourish and a generous Christmas or Year End Gift can also be of benefit as the 2018 tax year draws to a close, some areas we suggest you consider giving to; Parish Upgrades, our Capital Campaign, or just make a General Donation. Please remember, gifts must be postmarked or received on or before December 31, 2018, in order to qualify as a charitable deduction. You can also make a donation online up until 11:59 pm December 31st.
If you are over 70 ½ years old and have an IRA, you can reduce your taxable income by making a charitable distribution (aka Charitable IRA Rollover) directly to the parish. Please contact your IRA brokerage representative.


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Access Judaism: The Flavors of the Holy Books
Hosted By: Keeping It Sacred (KITS)
You may have heard words like Torah, Bible, Mishnah, Talmud and others thrown around. But what are they about? How old are they? How can we understand them in context? This class will give you a deep appreciation for the canon of Jewish Sacred Literature. No experience necessary. All are welcome.
This is one class in a 16-class series called Access Judaism, intentionally designed by Rabbi Heather Miller. Taken together, classes feature a broad spectrum of Jewish subjects in the realm of history, rituals, culture, philosophy, law, and spirituality. These classes, which include post-class reflection questions and responses, can also count towards requirements for conversion or adult B'nai mitzvah.
All classes are FREE. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
If you'd like to contribute the suggested donation of $25/class, $180/ 8-class session, or $300 for the entire 16-class Access Judaism course,
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or send check to: Keeping It Sacred 27068 La Paz Rd. #781 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Thank you for helping to power our sacred work.
Wednesdays at 7pm PT/ 8p MT/ 9pm CT/ 10pm ET:
The complete lineup is:
Access Judaism: SESSION 1:
10/6 Personal Inventory of Belief
10/13 Radical Responsibility for the World
10/20 Demystifying Denominational Differences
10/27 The Flavors of the Holy Books
11/3 One for Every Mood: The Jewish Holidays
11/10 Jewish Intermarriage: A History
11/17 The Righteous Economic Vision of the Rabbis
11/24 The Kabbalistic Non-Binary God
Access Judaism SESSION 2:
5/11 The Intelligent Design of the Prayer Service
5/18 Reform Renovations of the Prayerbook
5/25 Rituals as Markers of Transition
6/1 The Characteristics of a Good Jew
6/8 Slam Poetry in the Golden Age
6/15 Bad Theology: Terrible Explanations of Why The Righteous Suffer
6/22 Siblings or Cousins?: Jews and Christians in the First Century
6/29 Before You Die, Consider These Rabbinic Thoughts
If you have further questions, or to introduce yourself, please don't hesitate to reach out to Rabbi Miller: rabbimiller@keepingitsacred.com
Together, we're #keepingitsacred…
This event is at 10 PM ET and 7 PM PT
This class is part of a 2 session, 16 class series but participants are welcome to sign up for one class, one session, or the whole series. We are happy to see you whenever it works with your schedule.
Wed. Oct. 27, 2021
10:00 pm - 11:15 pm EDT
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Rabbi Heather Miller is an inspiring, intellectual, and down-to-earth spiritual guide. She Founded Keeping It Sacred (KITS), a center dedicated to surfacing sacred ancient wisdom in ways that are accessible, relevant and empowering. She is an award-winning author, social justice advocate, community leader, and educator who hails from an interfaith, international, inclusive family. For more information, please click here.
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All of mathematics depends on what kids do in the elementary grades. If you don't do it right, you're doing remedial work all the way up to college. Arithmetic, algebra and geometry are intertwined".
The story of a 5th grade classroom in Mexico, led by a young educator named Juárez Correa. Correa created an inquiry-based, student-led environment that positioned his students to score in top rankings for math and language assessments in Mexico (for the very first time) and redefined how they experienced school.
"A person's success in life depends on how well she can solve problems. No matter what her career or life situation, she'll find satisfaction and reward by knowing how to tackle challenges head on. And while kids can't possibly practice every problem they'll ever have in life, there is a class in school that can help them learn how to think logically: math."
Math is more than just set a problems to solve. "As a mathematician, I can attest that my field is really about ideas above anything else. Ideas that inform our existence, that permeate our universe and beyond, that can surprise and enthrall."
Clip above: Students are not prepared for the current work force. Math interest begins to decline in elementary school. Let's fix this!
STEM Skills Are Needed in Jobs of Tomorrow- The growing fields are in science, technology, engineering and math.
American proficiency levels in math leave a lot to be desired.
"What about our brightest? It turns out that only 7 percent of U.S. students perform at an advanced level in math. Forty-five percent of the students in Shanghai are advanced in math, compared with 20 percent in South Korea and Switzerland and 15 percent of students in Japan, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Canada."
for social justice and equity.
The social injustices of past schooling practices can no longer be tolerated. Mathematics has become a critical filter for employment and full participation in our society. We cannot afford to have the majority of our population mathematically illiterate: Equity has become an economic necessity.
Begun in 1982, the Algebra Project is transforming math education in twenty-five cities. Founded on the belief that math-science literacy is a prerequisite for full citizenship in society, the Project works with entire communities-parents, teachers, and especially students-to create a culture of literacy around algebra, a crucial stepping-stone to college math and opportunity.
I believe that the absence of math literacy in urban and rural communities throughout this country is an issue as urgent as the lack of registered voters in Mississippi was in 1961.
Differential access to algebra in today's public schools, Moses and Cobb argue, should be understood as a structural form of discrimination that strongly resembles how access to textual literacy was used to exclude African Americans from political and economic life during the 1960s.
Moses outlines the transformation of our nation from an industrially driven economy to a technologically driven one. He argues that this transformation has imposed new requirements on our educational system and has made math illiteracy -once acceptable- no longer tolerable. Illiteracy in mathematics, he argues, cripples a persons' opportunities for the most basic of all career opportunities.


Australian scientists have uncovered numerous ocean fish remains and an ancient fish hook, made from shell, in the Jerimalai cave site in East Timor, located in southeast Asia.
The research team was led by Professor Sue O'Connor, from the Australian National University.
According to the Daily Mail, O'Connor said, "The site that we studied featured more than 38,000 fish bones from 2,843 individual fish dating back 42,000 years.
"What the site in East Timor has shown us is that early modern humans in Southeast Asia had amazingly advanced maritime skills. They were expert at catching the types of fish that would be challenging even today - fish like tuna. It's a very exciting find."
Professor O'Connor's team also uncovered the world's oldest fish hook, which dates from a later period than the fish. Experts place the hook fragment to have been made approximately 16,000 to 23,000 years ago.
The 3 cm long fish hook was found embedded in the remains of tuna and other deep-water fish, reported the Australian publication The Daily Telegraph.
The Daily Telegraph reported, until now, the oldest samples of fish hooks were found in the Middle East and were dated to be about 9,000 years old.
Currently researchers are unsure how ancient people caught the oldest of the fish, which were fast-moving, deep ocean fish. Theories include older hooks, or even nets, may have been used as a sophisticated means to engage in offshore fishing, as opposed to the fresh water, more primitive, wading method humans previously used.
ABC Science reported Jerimalai cave, which is hidden behind foliage not far from the coast, was found by O'Connor in 2005.
About the find, O'Connor said, "When I discovered it in 2005, I didn't think that Jerimalai would tell us about the very early occupation of Timor," adding, "I was quite surprised when I found all these fish bones and turtle bones."
The research team has, to date, excavated two small test pits at the cave.
"I think Jerimalai gives us a window into what maritime coastal occupation was like 40,000 to 50,000 years ago that we don't really have anywhere else in the world," said O'Connor.
Such evidence is often hard to locate because it has been submerged by water due to rising sea levels, making this find an exciting one. It shows that early man used more intricate methods to fish because of the types of fish found.
These findings were detailed in the Nov. 25 issue of Science.


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Protecting Employee Rights
Employment Law Blog
Change in Assignment May Be Insufficient to Establish FMLA Interference
Posted on July 14, 2017 April 18, 2019 AuthorAndrew G. Jones
Sara Sampra was working as an engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") in December 2013 when she was placed on bed rest by her physician as a result of pregnancy-related complications. After working from home for approximately two (2) weeks, Ms. Sampra began a continuous FMLA leave. While she was on the continuous FMLA leave, Ms. Sampra's previous direct supervisor moved to a new position and, as a result, a new individual was assigned to be Ms. Sampra's direct supervisor.
During the course of her FMLA leave, Ms. Sampra contacted her new direct supervisor by e-mail and informed him of her expected return to work date. In that same e-mail, Ms. Sampra expressed displeasure with not being able to work from home so she could care for her newborn while continuing to perform her job duties. Ms. Sampra's direct supervisor informed her that she was not allowed to work from home in order to care for her child to which Ms. Sampra responded that she wished to work "on and off" as needed and would care for her child during the "off" times when she was not working. Ms. Sampra's direct supervisor informed her there was no work to assign to her that would allow her to work from home and, in turn, Ms. Sampra returned to work in March 2014.
Upon returning to work, Ms. Sampra was assigned to work on a project at O'Hare Airport in Chicago. Ms. Sampra protested this assignment because the night hours required for the assignment would have created childcare issues for her. The FAA made modifications to the assignment such that Ms. Sampra would not have to work nights, but Ms. Sampra was still aggrieved by her new supervisor's actions and she filed suit against the FAA. The main thrust of Ms. Sampra's suit was that she had not been assigned field work during the four (4) plus years in which she had been employed by the FAA and, therefore, she believed the decision to assign field work to her upon her return from FMLA leave constituted unlawful interference with her FMLA rights as the FAA failed to restore her to an equivalent position with the same terms and conditions of employment to what she enjoyed prior to taking FMLA leave. The court disagreed.
After noting that Ms. Sampra herself described her job classification as a "Field Engineer," the court went on to analyze Ms. Sampra's contention that the decision to assign her to field work following the FMLA leave constituted a change in the terms and conditions of her employment. On this issue, the court found two (2) facts to be key. The first fact was that, although Ms. Sampra may not have been assigned field work previously, her job title and job description "continued to require up to 100% travel and field work." The second fact was that Ms. Sampra's direct supervisor changed while she was on FMLA leave and the new direct supervisor never allowed a field engineer under his supervision to perform mostly non-field work such as the duties Ms. Sampra has been assigned to perform by his predecessor. Because an employee returning from FMLA leave is entitled to "any right, benefit or position to which the employee would have been entitled had the employee not taken the leave," Ms. Sampra's interference claim failed as she was unable to establish that she failed to receive a benefit or position to which she would have been entitled had she not taken the leave. In other words, she was not entitled to perform the type of non-field work assigned to her by her previous supervisor because doing so would have resulted in Ms. Sampra being treated differently than other field engineers, all of whom were assigned to perform field work.
These types of FMLA interference claims (failure to restore the employee to the same or equivalent position) are highly fact-sensitive and in Ms. Sampra's case the job title, job description, and change in direct supervisors all created issues that proved fatal to her claim. Had one or more of those facts been different, the result of her case may have been as well. Employees who experience material changes in their jobs following their return from a FMLA leave should speak with an experienced FMLA attorney in an effort to ascertain whether their rights may have been violated.
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A fekete lóantilop (Hippotragus niger) az emlősök (Mammalia) osztályának párosujjú patások (Artiodactyla) rendjébe, ezen belül a tülkösszarvúak (Bovidae) családjába és a lóantilopformák (Hippotraginae) alcsaládjába tartozó faj.

Előfordulása
A fekete lóantilop Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambik, Namíbia, Dél-afrikai Köztársaság, Tanzánia, a Kongói Demokratikus Köztársaság, Zambia és Zimbabwe fás és füves szavannáin él, lehetőleg olyan helyen, ahol mindkét növényzettípus jelen van. A kritikusan veszélyeztetett alfaj, az óriás fekete lóantilop (Hippotragus niger variani) kizárólag Angolában, a Kwango és a Luando folyók között él.

Alfajai

Hippotragus niger anselli Groves, 1983
Hippotragus niger niger Harris, 1838
Hippotragus niger roosevelti Heller, 1910
óriás fekete lóantilop (Hippotragus niger variani) Thomas, 1916

Megjelenése
A fekete lóantilop az egyik legimpozánsabb megjelenésű antilopfaj, épp ezért népszerű az állatkertekben. Az egész állat rendkívüli erőt sugároz, teste robusztus, nyaka vastag, lábai erősek, sörénye pedig mereven felfelé áll. Hároméves korukig a bikák és a tehenek szinte teljesen egyformák, azonban akkor a hímek megfeketednek, és szarvuk is hatalmasra nő. A felnőtt bikák feketék, a nőstények és fiatal állatok pedig gesztenyebarnák (a délebbi populációk sötétebbek), a két hónaposnál fiatalabb egyedek pedig világosbarnák. A legtöbb fekete lóantilop hasa fehér, és a pofájukon is jelentős fehér folt van, hasonlóan a farukon levő "tükörhöz".

A bikák mintegy 238 kilogrammot nyomnak, marmagasságuk pedig 116-142 centiméter között változik. A tehenek átlag testtömege 220 kilogramm, és némileg alacsonyabbak. A hímek szarva masszívabb és jobban görbül, mint a nőstényeké, és hossza 81-165 centiméteres is lehet. A tehenek szarva ezzel szemben mindössze 61-102 centiméter hosszú.

Életmódja
A fekete lóantilop éjjel és nappal is aktív, bár inkább nappal legel, mivel éjszaka nagyobb a ragadozók támadásának veszélye. Ez a faj kisebb (15-25 példányt számláló) csordákban él, amelyek tehenekből és fiatal borjaikból, valamint egy domináns bikából állnak. Sok hím ürülékkel és patakaparásokkal kijelölt territóriumot tart fenn a különösen jó legelőkön, hogy odavonzza a szabad nőstényeket. A terület gazdája a többi bikát is hagyja legelni birtokán, amíg alávetett módjára viselkednek, és nem mutatnak érdeklődést a nőstények irányában. Ellenkező esetben küzdelemre kerül sor, amely ritkán vezet komoly sérülésekhez.

A fekete lóantilopok fűfélékkel és lombokkal táplálkoznak, és előszeretettel legelnek olyan növényekről, amelyek termeszvárakon nőnek. Meglehetősen specializáltak, ami ritkulásukhoz vezet: csak az alacsonyabb fűfélék leveleit fogyasztják. Erősen vízhez kötöttek, maximum három kilométeres távolságra vándorolnak a vízforrásoktól. Rendszeresen látogatják a sónyalatókat, és olykor csontokat is rágnak, hogy beszerezzék a létfontosságú nyomelemeket, amelyek hiányoznak táplálékukból.

Szaporodása
A domináns bikák védelmezik háremeiket és azt a 300-500 méter sugarú kört, amiben legelnek. A bikák igyekeznek minden tehenükkel párosodni, és a betolakodó hímeket kíméletlenül elűzik.

A májustól júliusig tartó párzási időszakban a fekete lóantilopok tehenei mindössze egy termékenységi ciklust élnek át, amely júniusban tetőzik. A vemhesség 8-9 hónapon át tart, így az egyetlen borjú az esős időszak végén láthatja meg a napvilágot. Ez nem elsősorban táplálkozási szempontból fontos, hanem azért is, mert a magas fű menedéket nyújt a kis antilopnak, aki három hétig a csordától is távol tartja magát. Az anyaállat és borja között egyébként sem túlzottan erős a kötődés, a fiatal egyedek később is gyakorlatilag csak szoptatáskor keresik fel anyjukat. Az elválasztás hat hónap után következik be.

A tehenek 2,5 éves korukban lesznek ivarérettek, és kisebb, kor alapján hierarchikusan felépülő csordákban tömörülnek. Az addig alárendelt bikák 3-4 éves korukban leválnak ezekről az nősténycsapatokról, és saját "agglegénycsordáikban" élnek egészen ötéves korukig, amikor elérik az ivarérettséget.

Védettsége
Nagy szarvai és izmos teste miatt a ragadozók legfeljebb a 16-19 évig is elélő fekete lóantilopok borjait fenyegethetik. A legnagyobb veszélyt erre az impozáns nagyvadra az emberi tevékenység jelenti. Trófeája a vadászok körében igen népszerű, nagy presztízsértékkel bír.

A Nemzetközi Vörös Könyvet kiadó IUCN listája alapján a fekete lóantilop állományának egésze csak mérsékelten veszélyeztetett. Az Angolában élő óriás alfaj azonban a kihalás szélén áll élőhelyének pusztulása és a trófeavadászat miatt. Az angolai polgárháború (1975-1995) is súlyos károkat okozott: a taposóaknáknak sok antilop esik áldozatul mind a mai napig, és a hadakozó felek is előszeretettel fogyasztották a természet javait.

1982 óta nem láttak élő példányt, csak ürülékmintákból kivont DNS vizsgálatának eredményei alapján gyanították a tudósok, hogy a többi alfajnál hosszabb szarvú és sötétebb színű óriás fekete lóantilop még előfordul az angolai erdőségekben. 2006 februárjában egy német kutatócsoport felvételekkel is tudta igazolni az állat létezését.

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It's Monday again, which means it's a recap of my last week time!
This week was week 4 and I was back to school after having 2 weeks of block training away from school. To say I was glad to be in school is an understatement. I was pretty nervous though: I'm not really sure why! I was worried that everyone would've forgotten who I was (ha, I know, unlikely!).
Monday was lovely. Seeing everyone again and the kids being glad to see me (and remembering who I was!) was lovely. It was like coming home! I spent time observing and working with groups in Y6. In the afternoon, I taught some History (The Great Exhibition), French (clothing) and we did some Guided Reading.
Tuesday brought along a full day of teaching for me. I was in Y6 all day – we got up to all sorts and it was great to be back in my usual habitat, the classroom. It was incredible to build those relationships with the kids again and to get used to being around them again. There was a staff meeting on Maths reasoning after school, which was pretty informative!
Wednesday brought me a whole new challenge. Just as Tuesday, I was teaching all day. However I was teaching all day in Y1! It was a big challenge, and a massive change from Year 6, but I loved it. It exhausted me! From Phonics to doing some Talk 4 Writing, Maths to RE, we had a brilliantly productive day! The highlight of the day was definitely doing Venn diagrams with them and it working! The kids did some amazing reasoning using Venn diagrams too! After school, I had a meeting with my mentor. I'm going to have to learn to be kind to myself after these meetings.
Thursdays are my day out of school. We were at another local primary school learning all about Phonics. It was lovely to see all of my fellow SCITT trainees again and to be in another school, doing some learning and observing.
On Friday, I did some more observing and working with groups. The teacher did a brilliant lesson on personification in poetry and I loved it. More importantly though, the kids were all super engaged and loving it too! Friday pm is PPA time, so I spent the afternoon planning and doing things for assignments!
This week in 3 words?
Thank you all for the support on this rollercoaster of a ride! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.


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More than 200 workers are being laid off from a contractor at the Indiana National Guard's Camp Atterbury as the base wraps up preparing soldiers for overseas deployments.
Strategic Resources Inc. says in a state layoff filing that it is cutting 207 jobs as its contract with the Defense Department ends this month. The Virginia-based company has provided clerical and other support services at Camp Atterbury since 2007.
The Daily Journal reports some 20,000 soldiers a year came through the base before and after deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. About 5,000 soldiers on such deployments were expected this year.
Maj. Lisa Kopczynski tells the Indianapolis Business Journal that for the first time in a decade Atterbury doesn't expect to mobilize any service units next year.


Occupying 17 hectares of lush parkland, Southbank (Brisbane) is a world-class multi-use venue popular with locals and tourists.
Snaking through the parkland for over one kilometre and groaning with manicured Bougainvillaea is the Denton Corker Marshall designed Arbour.
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From a year ago: an essay about the new tests for math that students have to take.
The Masquerade: where everyone hides behind a mask and pretends to be someone different.
But who is that fellow who appears at the end? None other than the phantom, who has something to say about the theater.
Today that is me. Let's talk about the masquerade of the standardized testing, Common Core-styled, a/k/a PARCC, Smarter Balanced, and variations on the theme as it pertains to mathematics, in particular, the technologically-enhanced items that have you convinced that at last, at long last, the states have a test to measure student achievement in a meaningful way.
This type of item tries to do away with the test-taking technique of narrowing down multiple choice answers until there is one obvious answer to choose. The student must evaluate a number of choices and select each one that is correct.
An example: What is 4 + 3?
How does a student need to tackle this problem? By looking at each choice and deciding if it is correct or not!
This is not a new type of question: It is an old-fashioned TRUE/FALSE quiz item.
This type of item presents open boxes and circles to be filled with numbers, variables (letters), and symbols from an answer bank.
Fill in the blank! Generations of school children have dealt with this type of quiz question and hated it because they had to think up something for the blank. But wait! Our newfangled CC tests give them an assist: all they have to do is grab something from the bank for the blank.
Which, as every student knows, can be worked out by making all the obvious matches and then seeing what's left. Since these item types don't ask for more than 3 or 4 matches, once the student works out the obvious ones, all that's left is to connect the one pair they don't know but have to go together.
Meant to mimic "Cloze Reading," this time asks students to complete a paragraph by choosing the correct response from a drop-down menu.
Sorry that the screen capture is small, but hopefully you can see that all a student has to do is select one of the choices presented. Yes, this type of question is really multiple choice.
We are asking students to generate original thought, but there are two problems with this. One, the interface. The equation editor is hard to use and students frequently ask for help during testing to get their desired response entered correctly. To which every smart teacher says, "I cannot help you," for fear of being accused of cheating. Two, student don't understand the response required. Once, a student asked me how to enter his response when the screen showed 'y =' and then the response box. He asked, "Do I put 'y =' into the box?' That would have resulted in an incorrect answer because the computer would have seen 'y = y=.' Yet, the student had the correct answer. So these items don't measure student understanding of mathematics as much as they measure the student's ability to navigate the interface.
But this requires a human to score it, which negates the argument for computerized testing. In fact, it suggests that the best person to score a response is the student's teacher. Oops! We can't have that. So we'll advertise on Craig's List and other places for warm bodies to read and assign a grade. I wonder how much time this item's response will get when we have previously had reports from persons grading writing test that they get about a minute per essay.
You have been told that computer testing has eliminated the limitations of standardized testing in which students eliminate possibilities and guess/select the best answer. Nonsense. Most of these item types are old wine in new wineskins. The only types that are new come with limitations that make them of limited use: the interface gets in the way or we simply ask less qualified persons than professional teachers to evaluate the responses and assign a grade.
Why does anyone think these Common Core era tests are better than what was done in the past?
Why does anyone think that these tests measure anything other than the test-taking skills a child possesses?
It is nothing more than a masquerade.


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Loki approach positions outerwear firm for growing opportunities
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Seth Anderson, co-owner of Loki, eagerly demonstrates the features of the versatile outerwear manufactured by the Grand Junction company — including built-in mittens. Anderson and co-owner Jess Rigg were named Entrepreneurs of the Year at Entrepreneurship Day at Colorado Mesa University. (Business Times photo by Phil Castle)
Fifteen years into the operation of his outerwear company, Seth Anderson believes the business is poised to take the next step in its development, and a big one at that. But it's going to take capital and marketing — along with the versatility that's become the distinguishing characteristic of Loki and its products.
"We've got a few tricks up our sleeves, and they're not necessarily mitts," says Anderson, co-owner along with Jess Rigg of the Grand Junction firm.
The hats, jackets and other gear Loki manufactures have been designed from the very beginning to keep mountain climbers, skiers and other outdoor adventurers comfortable and safe in changing weather conditions. Nonetheless, Anderson expects to appeal to a broader demographic: Many customers have discovered on their own that Loki gear works just as well for weekday routines as it does weekend outings, he says.
The capability to change, along with passion and drive, not only have generated sales growth for Loki year after year, but also earned Anderson and Rigg recognition as Entrepreneurs of the Year, a surprise announced during Entrepreneurship Day at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction.
"It's an honor," Anderson says of receiving the award presented by CMU, the Business Incubator Center and Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce.
Jon Maraschin, executive director of the Business Incubator Center, says Loki has grown year after year by manufacturing what he calls "fabulous" products. Anderson plays an instrumental role, Maraschin adds, as a tireless promoter of the company and its products. "He's got the passion and the drive the company needs."
Inspired by their experiences as outdoor sports enthusiasts, Anderson and his brother, Dirk, invented the company's first product — a hat with a cinch top and a hood inside. By opening the top and pulling down, a face mask is deployed. By pulling the hood back and down farther, the face mask becomes a gaiter worn around the neck. The hat was designed to change to adapt to changing weather conditions.
Seth Anderson began selling his unique hats in 1996. He joined with his friend, Rigg, in 1997 to form a limited liability company to manufacture and market the hats. Using $700 of Rigg's money, the two starting making and selling hats to retail outlets in Colorado and Utah.
The venture was named after Loki, the Scandinavian god of mischief who shifts shapes. Pronounced "low key," the name of the business also reflects a philosophy of low-key styling incorporated into products.
Seth Anderson added to the Loki product line when he came up with the idea for building mittens into jackets. Once again, he was inspired by his experience outdoors. He says he was mountain climbing with his brother in the winter. His brother had taken off a mitten and the wind blew it away. They started talking about devising a way to build mittens into jackets so they're available when they're needed. That led to a design to attach mitts to the sleeves of jackets so they can be slipped on in seconds. A face shield and gaiter was added inside the hood for additional protection.
The product line has expanded even more since then to include hard shell and soft shell jackets, hooded sweat shirts and gloves. Loki manufactures and sells outerwear for men, women and children.
Continuing to offer versatility in its products, Loki developed a jacket that folds into a backpack with adjustable straps and pockets for additional storage. Still another innovative jacket design features insulation panels that can be adjusted with a tug of two cords to either warm up or cool off the wearer.
Loki sells its products through retailers not only in the United States, but also eight other countries, including China. U.S. sales accounts for about 70 percent of revenue, but Anderson expects growth in exports. "If you can sell well in the U.S., you can sell well elsewhere."
Within the U.S., retail distribution accounts for about 70 percent of sales, while online distribution accounts for the remaining 30 percent, Anderson says. Retailers handle most online orders, though, in an arrangement that not only bolsters their sales, but also allows for quicker shipping to customers. Moreover, the deal encourages retailers to keep more Loki gear in stock. "We try to work with our dealers when we can."
Until the onset of the recession in 2008, Loki enjoyed an average annual increase in sales of 20 percent, Anderson says. Sales have continued to grow since 2008 — but at a slightly slower pace of around 12 percent — and climbed to about $2 million in 2011.
Loki has the infrastructure in place to handle what Anderson considers a "sweet spot" of between $3 million and $5 million in sales.
While the company is well positioned for additional growth, it needs financial assistance to get there, Anderson says. "We are in the capital planning phase, definitely. We feel like we're poised to grow to the next step."
Additional resources are needed to market Loki and promote the value of products with multiple functions. Anderson says he wants consumers to think of Loki products the same way they would an iPhone or Swiss Army knife. "It's less stuff that does more."
At the same time, Anderson believes Loki can appeal to a broader market of customers looking for functional outerwear not only for outings, but also work and everyday use.
Some of the most promising increases in retail sales have occurred at outlets that also well workwear, he says. "People like this for so many applications."
Fashion remains an important factor as well, however, he adds: "You have to make people look good."
At the same time, Loki faces a fiercely competitive industry in which the company constitutes something of a David battling corporate Goliaths. "That's been the challenge," Anderson says. "We just try to work our best. We try to make a better product than our competitors, which I think we do."
Fifteen years into the operation of his outwear company, Anderson says Loki constitutes an entrepreneurial success, albeit not an overnight one. "We embody what a lot of people think of as a way to succeed with the American dream. But it's hard. It's a lot of work."
Anderson says the proposition of making products that benefit customers motivates him to keep working.
"I think that's what it's about. You always want to be benefitting your customers, basically more than yourself … and more than competitors."
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Lokvani Talks To Chitravanu And Ruma Neogy
Anil Saigal
Ruma and Chitro Neogy are the founders of a wonderful Indian Film Festival called Caledioscope where they presented a well curated list of fabulous non-commercial films in multiple languages. They talked to Lokvani about the film festival. Please check out Caledioscope at http://www.indianfilmfestivalboston.com/2019-films.
Could you tell us a little about your professional life?
I've been a software professional and technology entrepreneur throughout my career. Currently I am a senior product manager at Dell EMC. I also am an advisor to a Dubai based fintech company called TradeAssets that securely automates interbank trade finance origination processes. My education was in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, continuing on for a Masters from the University of Cincinnati. I also hold a MS from MIT's Sloan School of Management.
Ruma is a business analyst by profession, currently working at Acorda Pharmaceuticals of Chelsea. She graduated in Civil Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in Dhaka, and then completed her Masters in Environmental Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. She worked for many years as an environmental engineer before deciding to switch to business analysis in computing.
What motivated you to start a film festival in Boston?
We have always been intrigued and active in various unique community-based, entrepreneurial and cultural initiatives. Once our kids went to college and we had more time, we started Calcutta Club USA, largely as a fun group, but also to experiment with certain unmet, nostalgic events. The first of these, in 2015, was the Sanskriti Book Fair, where Indian literary giants like Shashi Tharoor and Chitra Banerjee Divyakurani spoke over skype. The event brought out many book lovers and lit fans, and galvanized us to think of similar distinctive public events not available in the Boston community. Caleidoscope was the next logical invention, exactly five years back when there wasn't a single similar Indian Film Festival in New England. It was incredible because neither we not our club members had much connectivity to these writers, performing artists or directors but we discovered we are pretty good in project management and learning fast about industries and the underlying business. Caleidoscope started with a single day screening of 5 films in Hindi, Bengali, Telegu and English. We have never looked back and today the event is the only IMDB recognized South Asian film festival in New England. We also have moved the festival under a new non profit called Indian Arts Boston from this year.
Could you tell us a little about Caleidoscope 2019?
Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival 2019 will run from Thu, Sept 5th through Sun the 8th, across 4 venues and showcase 11 contemporary, independent films along with 4 short films, each covering a unique social niche. We run our films mostly in commercial theaters that are conveniently located across Indian settlements. This year, we are very pleased to add O'Neil cinemas, Littleton, which is likely the modern and recently constructed theater with fully reclining seats and variety of in-hall dining options. We will also screen films at Lexington Venues, Apple Cinema and our academic institution partner, the Rhode Island College in Providence. Caleidoscope 2019 has an extremely powerful set of films, starting with the emotional Nagarkirtan (Bengali) that has won 4 National Film awards in 2018, KD (Tamil), and Sir, the 2018 Cannes Festival nominee from India along with Manto. We are happy that many anticipated films this year have trusted us with their initial screening with the World Premiere of Oxygen, North American Premiere of Tarikh, Kolkatay Kohinoor, Chintu Ka Birthday, Encryted - The Cyber Crime, and Abyakto.
Film personalities including producers, directors and actors of 6 of the 15 films will be present at the festival and the award ceremony on Sep 8th. We do not offer awards to cinema personalities not connected with the actually screened films. Caleidoscope places a huge emphasis on merit based judging and a qualified jury panel spends sufficient time to ensure consensus upon the winners. Unlike many fests, we actually give cash awards along with trophies to filmmakers for most categories.
You can find all details of films, timings and ticketing links at www.indianfilmfestivalboston.com/2019-films
How do you select the films for the presentation?
We received over 300 films this year from various sources and platforms. We have a small but dedicated set of curators and programmers who view these films and pick candidates based on certain criteria that the film projects. Each film is expected to leave a distinct impression on the viewers that can be the fuel of future discussions and perhaps positive disruptions.
What makes non-commercial films special ?
Away from Bollywood, Tollywood and other juggernaut producers of popular cinema, there are a bunch of independent, often impoverished filmmakers who see the world as it is and can depict the story in the same vein. They are not afraid to show the truth, and want people to acknowledge the reality, if only as the first step to a better world. 90% of creations of such talented directors do not ever make it to a theater. Festivals like Caleidoscope are a conduit for their message to reach the public. And so, in movies like Namdev Bhau, Abyakto, Sir or Nagarkirtan, there is an element of pathos but it serves to highlight an unorthodox insight or self realization that the director wishes everyone to experience. You will feel this theme after each screening of Caleidoscope 2019.
Any special message for our readers?
The theaters will the ready, the filmmakers too and of course all of us organizers at Caleidocope to deliver another stunning set of Indian cinema at its best. Please buy your tickets online early, as you can lock in your preferred seats, next to your preferred friends and ensure your preferred film does not get sold out! Please come out with your gang and enjoy the 4 days in the movies, while supporting India's emerging crop of thespian talent. The link for tickets again is: http://www.indianfilmfestivalboston.com/2019-films
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SHERWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES
Believing in Abilities
aka Sherwood | Lake Stevens, WA | http://www.sherwoodcs.org
Our mission is to provide innovative, inclusive services to children and adults with disabilities in their communities.
Notes from the nonprofit
Sherwood is proud to have served so many people in our 63 years. In 2019, the Snohomish County Council passed a Resolution recognizing and valuing "the services provided by Sherwood to our community and encourages Snohomish County companies to consider employment of those with disabilities, and for all residents to create inclusive environments for children and adults with disabilities." As a leader in the field of services for people with disabilities throughout Snohomish, Skagit and Island Counties, Sherwood works to educate the community on respectful language, inclusive practices, and disability etiquette. People with disabilities have had many harmful words used to describe and insult them. Words have influence on a person's self-worth and society's expectations of them – words matter. At Sherwood we work to educate society on the harmful effects of the "R-word" and work in partnership with the Spread the Word campaign to end the use of the R-word.
Lance Morehouse
402 91st Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258 USA
Ms Jesi Griffin
Director of Investment & Partnership
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Legal name of organization: Sherwood Community Services
Developmentally Disabled Services/Centers (P82)
Vocational Rehabilitation (includes Job Training and Employment for Disabled and Elderly) (J30)
Specialized Education Institutions/Schools for Visually or Hearing Impaired, Learning Disabled (B28)
The annual report "The State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities," Washington ranked 45th in the nation in 'fiscal effort' for the developmentally disabled population. The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) estimates 81,000 people in our state have a developmental disability and that "of those, 26,610 receive at least one state-paid service from DDA, while 14,126 people with a developmental disability are on a waiting list and receive no services".
More than 1,500 babies are born each year in Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties with some type of disability or delay. Today, only 60% of those born with a disability or delay receive early diagnosis and treatment.
Many employers are unaware of the contributions that people with disabilities can make to their companies. The unemployment rate of people with disabilities is 80%.
Our birth-to-three program provides a full range of in-person and telehealth services for infants and toddlers birth-to-three. We utilize a parent coaching model encouraging family involvement in the child's natural environment. The first three years are the most critical in shaping brain development yet only 60% of children born with a disability or delay receive early diagnosis and treatment. The best way to help these infants and toddlers is to identify disabilities and delays as early as possible while the brain is still developing. Sherwood specialists meet with the family to assess the child's abilities and then work together to develop a plan to achieve the best outcome for the child. The ultimate goal is to provide supports to help the child reach their developmental milestones. Even those that do not reach developmental milestones by age 3 are further prepared for kindergarten and are more independent in adult life. By working closely with school districts, it ensures a better transition for 3-year old into the school system.
Sherwood supports high school students and adults with disabilities who are seeking employment. Sherwood strives to not only place people in jobs, but to ensure they are in jobs they love. Employment specialists assist with the job search, seek employers, assess and train adults, and provide support for integration into the workplace. They first assess his/her abilities and goals and work with employers to find a successful fit for that individual's unique abilities and skill-set. Ongoing coaching to the employee and employer is available to ensure long-term success. Sherwood believes that every individual with a disability should have an opportunity for meaningful employment that uses his or her abilities to the highest level and offers a competitive wage. Employment also leads to increased economic independence, community integration and greater self-worth. People with disabilities are too often unemployed and underemployed. Employers can commonly be unaware of the contributions, talents, and skills of people with disabilities and overlook them during the hiring process. In the United States, only 28% of people with disabilities are employed and in Washington State about 40% are employed. Adults with disabilities are 2.5 times as likely to live in poverty due to unemployment or underemployment. A person with a disability has a 10% chance of gaining employment without vocational supports. By choosing to partner with Sherwood that same individual has a 78% chance of gaining employment.
Unemployed people
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) - Employment and Community Services - 3 Year Accreditation
Best Non-Profit 2020
The Daily Herald
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Member 2021
Washington Nonprofits - Member 2021
Success at Sherwood looks like
Sherwood - Believing In Abilities
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
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Number of children with disabilities receiving early intervention services
This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Infants and toddlers, Families, People with disabilities
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Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Context Notes
Unduplicated number of infants and toddlers with diagnosed delay or disability receiving critical, life-changing therapies.
Number of clients served
Economically disadvantaged people, Unemployed people, People with disabilities
Holding steady
Unduplicated number of high school students and adults with a disability receiving employment supports.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Sherwood provides innovative and inclusive services for children and adults with disabilities in their communities. We continue to address challenges such as loneliness, isolation and low expectations that society has for people with disabilities. We take pride in serving all people with disabilities and their families, including individuals with significant disabilities, those in rural areas and non-native English speaking communities. We bring our mission to life through our Early Intervention and Vocational Services programs.
Through our programs we provide services to meet the needs of children and adults with disabilities and their families in our community.
Early Intervention - therapy and education for infants and toddlers who have developmental disabilities or are diagnosed with a medical condition known to place a child at risk for developmental disabilities. Services are provided in the child's natural settings including the family home, daycare, or other community setting. We utilize a parent coaching model encouraging family involvement. Specialists meet with the family to assess the child's strengths and needs then work together to develop a plan to achieve the best outcome for the child. The ultimate goal is to help the child reach developmental milestones. All infants and toddlers who receive early intervention benefit greatly. In Washington State, 32% of children who received early intervention services enter the general education system instead of costly special education programs. Every child who avoids a special education program results in a total savings of $105,000 to taxpayers over their entire education.
Vocational Services - Sherwood assists adults with disabilities, including students graduating from high school who are seeking employment. We assist with the job search, find employers, assess and train adults, assist with transportation, and provide support for integration into the workplace. When Sherwood begins working with someone, we first assess his/her abilities and goals. Then we work with employers to create positions tailored to their unique abilities. Sherwood provides ongoing coaching to the employee and employer to ensure long-term success. Sherwood strives to not only place people in jobs, but to ensure they are in jobs they love. A job leads to increased economic independence, community integration and greater self-worth.
Sherwood was recognized by the community for our dedication to our clients as was named "Best Non-Profit" in Snohomish County by The Daily Herald. We lead through advocacy and community education and have increased the number of people receiving services by 25% over the last year. Through our three programs: Early Intervention (birth to 3) and Vocational Services (adults) in fiscal year 7/1/16-6/30/17, we served 1,117 people with disabilities.
Client services can be for short periods or stretch into years depending on the program, updates, and growth. People with developmental disabilities deserve an opportunity to realize their potential and be productive members of society. Sherwood is entering Year 5 of a 5 Year Business Plan with goals to the number served in each service area by 2021; we are currently on track to meet the increasing needs of our community.
At Sherwood, success looks like:
Everlee an Early Intervention client who began services at 8 months old when her mother and doctor had concerns over her motor development. At 14 months Everlee began crawling, she can now walking and climb independently. During services delays in Everlee's speech were also identified and she began receiving speech therapy; at two and a half years old she continues to work hard and has acquired a vocabulary of nearly 30 words.
Mira, a Vocational Services client finding a job that allows her to do what she loves most: helping people. As a receptionist at a local college, she spends her day helping students navigate the online platform for classes and IT issues. More recently she has started to serve as resource to professors at the college needing assistance with making their instruction materials accessible – something she has first-hand experience with because she is blind. Mira uses a Braille Display to translate the writing on her laptop computer to braille and quickly zips through her work.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here's how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Case management notes, Suggestion box/email, Informally through conversation,
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve,
With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board, Our community partners,
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection,
Board co-chair
Mrs Melissa Hemrich
Mr Jason Thompson
Moss Adams
Gary O'Rielly
Tracy DeLorm, DDS
DeLorm Family Dentist
Washington Federal Foundation
Kacey Kemp
Linda Adams
Mohamed El Souessy
Hawk's IT
Craig Brewster
Marysville School District
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 01/28/2021
Male, Not transgender (cisgender)
Financial statements for 2019, 2017, 2016