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3 Vital Lessons from One of the Best Leaders I Know
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I've hung out with megachurch pastors and I've read plenty of books and biographies of great leaders. But there is a hero from whom I've learned more about relational leadership than anyone else – my wife, Angie Cox.
I've learned about preaching, administration, and creative communications from all kinds of well-known people, but Angie has been my primary source of wisdom about what matters most – influencing people to grow. I'm sharpened, challenged, and shaped daily as I observe her, hear her heart, and see her in action.
Let me just recount some of the ways she's powerfully and directly impacted my life:
When I was an out-of-church and spiritually half-dead teenager, she brought me to her church where I began to grow again.
When I was a quiet, young, inexperienced and very introverted college student and pastor, she helped me come out of my shell.
When I have struggled to believe that God could use me for his purposes, she's reminded me that he can indeed.
When I've gone home discouraged and distressed, she's picked me up and re-affirmed her support for me.
In the darkest corner of my spiritual journey when I felt like giving up on myself and everything else, she showed me so much grace it changed my life forever.
For over a decade of ministry, she played the pastor's wife part the best she could (and she had a great role model in her own mother!). But the last five years have been altogether different. It's been a new kind of journey as I sit in awe and watch her as a church planter and ministry leader. Not just my wife. Not just the "pastor's wife," but as a leader in her own right.
She's helped launch small groups, planned women's events, gathered people with leadership potential around our dining room table, counseled with the hurting, and trained others to counsel the hurting. She's had crucial insight on every big decision we've made as a church. She's stopped me from doing and saying dumb things, and she's challenged me to take risks in faith.
She named the church, adopted the local school we serve, launched our women's ministry, and started and later handed off our kids ministry to other leaders. She dreamed up our big annual week of serving the community, made contact with local nonprofits, and has helped pick an amazing staff.
She's also helped lead worship and she's taught by my side on stage, but she humbly avoids the spotlight and shies away from the pressure to be more vocal. She avoids competing with others who may desire position, and genuinely wants the very best for everyone on the team.
I wanted to pass along to the rest of the world some of the best lessons I've learned by observing Angie.
1. To really lead people, you've gotta love People.
Love paves the way for leadership. No amount of good organizational strategy can compare to the power of doing life with people, soul-on-soul. I can't tell you how many times my wife has slipped away to take a phone call only for me to hear her crying softly with the person on the other end as she encourages and ministers to them in their point of need.
She's reminded me dozens of times that people matter way more than paperwork, that routine tasks are secondary to the big mission, and that if we aren't doing what we're doing for Jesus, then it isn't worth doing at all. She weeps over the broken and longs to help everyone she can, and her quiet example reminds inspires me.
2. Leadership is very little about what happens on the stage.
Being a polished speaker doesn't make you a great leader. Great leaders tap some people on the shoulder and invite them to sit around a table. I've watched as Angie has invited others to go away on retreats to talk about leadership, to attend conferences, and to gather as leaders to challenge one another.
I've watched as Angie has asked people to take on an area of responsibility, then walked them through the process of getting started. She dreams big in terms of the future and she demonstrates a passion about getting people prepared for it.
She's an amazing speaker and teacher – more than she realizes, by far – but doesn't seek the stage for her own glory. She's never asked for a title and is often reluctant to accept the opportunities that have come her way.
3. Spiritual Leadership is Leadership That Is Uniquely Spiritual
I've been doing ministry long enough that I can coast for several weeks, or longer, in my own ability. That doesn't mean I'm leading well, but I'm leading adequately without spending a great deal of time in preparation. Angie reminds me regularly, though, that I really don't want to lead in my own power and ability.
I can't tell you how many times I've started to make a decision impulsively and she's given me pause with the question, have you heard from God about this yet? And I've never seen anyone agonize more over the weight of speaking at an event on a spiritual topic than her when she's preparing to do so.
Christian leaders must stay sensitive to the voice of God. Angie has taught me to desire a consistent prayer life more than consistent preaching success.
Many of the people who are finding their way to Grace Hills now have no idea just how much Angie has influenced their lives from behind the scenes. And many of those now enjoying opportunities to lead may not realize that it was Angie who did the hard work, with limited resources, of paving the way for others.
She's not a Pastor, but if she were, she'd be a way better one than me. She doesn't speak from the stage regularly, but I'm convinced that if she did, she'd do a way better job than me any day. She's not directly in charge of the church's staff, but if she were, we'd probably be way ahead of where we are now.
I want the world to know what Angie is too humble to say about herself – she's the real brains and heart of this operation. She's essential. I couldn't do this without her. We wouldn't be the church we are without her. And the future looks brighter to me than ever because she's by my side, living out an amazing grace story.
Angie, you're really the best leader I know, and I hope you keep it up. I'll just keep on trying to act like I actually know what I'm doing while watching you!
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Q: Text overflowing within nested flexbox containers I'm attempting to get the content of the first 'message-title' to truncate once it hits the edge of the green container. Instead, it's overflowing outside. I think this is probably a Flexbox quirk - anyone attempted to do something similar?
Added relevant codepen to the bottom of the post.
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Relevant Codepen here - https://codepen.io/anon/pen/VGgQdL

A: white-space: nowrap in .message-title selector is causing the issue.
Edit 1.
Removing display: flex from .message-content works because for overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis to work parent container should have a fixed width. With .message-content { display: flex; } enabled it's not happening because the width is fluid.
If you absolutely need to keep display: flex on the parent you can try to manually add fixed width - .message-title: { max-width: 234px; } or width: 234px. It works the same except it breaks at small screen size.

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A: As @Viktor pointed out, the white-space:nowrap was causing your issue.
Beside this, I would suggest to simplify your layout. IMO there is no need for so many containers, or at least you can achieve the same result with few code.
Furthermore, keeping things simple leads to easy solutions. E.g. there is no need to do nothing special to make the blue box take all vertical space due the default value of align-items, which is stretch, meaning that child items will take all available space in the cross-axis (Y in this case). The same occurs with child items of flex-direction:column parents, which take all horizontal space.
Please see the code snipped below (vendor prefixes ommited for brevety):

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I've generated this layout using this tool, a good starting point to play around, understand and generate flexbox layouts.

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The Social Security Administration recently announced that there is no cost-of-living adjustment in 2016.
This means there will be no increase in the Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits in 2016.
This news affects millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits, with the vast majority being retirees and their families.
Here, we talk about what you can do to protect yourself financially in 2016.
First, let's begin by explaining a cost-of-living adjustment.
What is a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)?
Legislation enacted in 1973 provides for cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs.
With COLAs, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits keep up with inflation.
In over 40 years, this is only the third time there has been no increase in the cost-of-living adjustment. 2010 and 2011 were other years when there was no COLA increase.
The Social Security Act specifies a formula for determining each COLA. According to the formula, COLAs are based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). CPI-Ws are calculated on a monthly basis by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A COLA effective for December of the current year is equal to the percentage increase (if any) in the average CPI-W for the third quarter of the current year over the average for the third quarter of the last year in which a COLA became effective.
If there is an increase, it must be rounded to the nearest tenth of one percent. If there is no increase, or if the rounded increase is zero, there is no COLA.
Who Does the Cost-of-Living Adjustment affect?
In all, the COLA affects payments to more than 70 million Americans.
Almost 60 million retirees, workers with disabilities, spouses and children get Social Security benefits. The average monthly payment is $1,224.
The COLA also affects benefits for about four million veterans with disabilities, 2.5 million federal retirees and their survivors, and more than eight million people who get Supplemental Security Income, the disability program for the poor. Many people who get SSI also receive Social Security.
No cost-of-living adjustment increase also means older people could face higher health care costs.
This is because most have their Medicare Part B premiums for outpatient care deducted directly from their Social Security payments, and the annual cost-of-living increase is usually enough to cover any rise in premiums.
When an increase doesn't happen, a long-standing federal "hold harmless" law protects the majority of beneficiaries from having their Social Security payments reduced.
However, it still leaves about 30 percent of Medicare beneficiaries who have to pay the premium increase.
What Can You do to Ensure You're Protected Financially?
If the amount of Social Security disability benefits amount you and your family are eligible to receive in 2016 will not be enough to cover your essential living expenses you should talk to your employer about a group disability benefits plan or buy an individual disability benefits plan.
A private disability insurance benefits plan can help cover any gaps in your 2016 Social Security benefits amount, allowing you financial security to pay bills like your mortgage, car payments, and utilities.
Be sure to fully understand your disability benefits coverage. This is where an insurance agent can be a valuable resource. They can carefully explain the definition of disability in your policy, list the specific terms and conditions, and guide your decision around which private disability benefits plan is right for you.


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December 1st – Rosa Parks refuses to get out of her seat
Rosa Parks on a Montgomery bus on Dec. 21st, 1956, the day that segregation ends on Montgomery's public buses
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to get out of her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her subsequent arrest, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott that followed helped kick start the civil rights movement in the United States.
Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama in 1913, and throughout her lifetime was subjected to second-class citizenship. Through the 1896 United States Supreme Court ruling on Plessy v. Ferguson, 'separate but equal' was the law of the land, such that segregation was permissible in public facilities. From the movie theatres, restaurants, public transit, washrooms and even water fountains, blacks were separated from using the same facilities as whites.
Montgomery bus segregation policies mandating that the seats on a bus be divvied up between white and black, with the white seats at the front of the bus and black seats to the rear. The amount of white seats was not fixed, such that if all the white seats became occupied, black passengers were expected to give up their seats and either move further back on the bus, stand, or exit the bus. Additionally, if white passengers were already seated at the front of the bus, black passengers were expected to pay their fare at the front, exit the bus, and then reenter the bus through the rear doors. The black community of Montgomery, who made up almost 75% of the ridership of the buses, had long protested these policies, to no avail. Segregation was alive in the American South, and it would take a climactic event to change things.
On December 1st, 1955, Rosa Parks boarded a bus in downtown Montgomery. After paying her fare, she sat in an empty seat on the first row of designated "black seats". As the bus continued on its route, the white seats became occupied, and soon enough, white passengers had now boarded without a seat in sight. The bus driver, James F. Blake, ordered four black passengers including Rosa Parks out of their seats, in order to make room for the white passengers. Rosa Parks refused to get up. When asked by Blake, "Why don't you stand up?" Rosa Parks replied, "I don't think that I should have to stand up." Blake proceeded to call the police, and subsequently Rosa Parks was arrested for civil disobedience and violating the segregation laws of Montgomery.
Rosa Parks' arrest spawned demands for action amongst the black community of Montgomery. Through community organization in newspapers and at churches, a boycott of the Montgomery bus system was planned. On the day of Rosa Parks' trial, 35000 leaflets were handed out to the black community that read:
"We are…asking every Negro to stay off the buses Monday in protest of the arrest and trial … You can afford to stay out of school for one day. If you work, take a cab, or walk. But please, children and grown-ups, don't ride the bus at all on Monday. Please stay off the buses Monday."
The boycott was a success, leading residents to continue the boycott for over a year (381 days to be exact). The monetary loss to the city due to inactivity of the buses, as well as a United States Supreme Court ruling in Browder v. Gayle that segregation on public buses was illegal, led the city to end official segregation on buses in Montgomery. As well, the case of Rosa Parks gained domestic and international attention to the situation of African-Americans and the civil rights movement. It was from this event that Martin Luther King Jr. gained prominence as a leader in the movement, helping to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Rosa Parks became an icon of the Civil Rights Movement, and lived a long life, passing away on October 24th, 2005. Today, December 1st, is celebrated as Rosa Parks Day in state of Ohio, whereas in the state of California, her birthday, February 4th, is celebrated as Rosa Parks Day.
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Home World Israel Can Barghouti Save the Peace Process?
Can Barghouti Save the Peace Process?
According to Palestinian sources, Abbas's biggest concern is that Dahlan may have been trying to forge an alliance with Barghouti to topple him.
Those who believe that Barghouti would be more flexible in the peace process are living in an illusion. Barghouti's position regarding the peace process with Israel is no different than that of Abbas, and possibly even less flexible.
No Palestinian leader would ever be able to come back to his people with a deal that includes less than 100% of Palestinian demands. As former Palestinian Chairman Yasser Arafat is reputed to have said after abandoning the failed Camp David talks, "Do you want me to be up there having tea with Sadat?"
Why is Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas now demanding the release of jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti as a pre-condition for agreeing to the extension of the peace talks with Israel?
A senior Palestinian official in Ramallah claimed that Barghouti's release would make it easier for Abbas to agree to the extension of the peace talks after the April 29 deadline set by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
Does Abbas want Barghouti released from prison out of concern for the peace process or because he is afraid of Mohammed Dahlan, another top Fatah operative who is waging a campaign to undermine the Palestinian Authority leader?
Some Palestinians believe that Abbas's demand to release Barghouti is linked to the Palestinian Authority leader's sharp dispute with Mohammed Dahlan.
Abbas seems afraid that Dahlan, with the help of some Arab countries, is engaged in a scheme to remove him from power. Abbas has therefore taken a series of retaliatory measures against Dahlan, including expulsion from the Fatah Central Committee.
A Palestinian official admitted in an interview with the London-based newspaper Al-Hayat that Abbas was seeking the release of Barghouti so that he could help Abbas confront Dahlan's efforts to undermine the Palestinian Authority leader.
Abbas is apparently hoping that Barghouti will stand next to him once he succeeds in persuading the Americans and Israelis to release him in order to "salvage the peace process."
Abbas first made the demand for the release of Barghouti during his last meeting in Washington with President Barack Obama.
Barghouti, 54, was arrested by the Israel Defense Forces in April 2002 for his role in a series of terrorist attacks against Israelis. He was later sentenced to five life terms in prison.
The U.S. Administration, according to senior Palestinian officials, has promised to raise the issue of Barghouti with the Israeli government. "The Americans haven't rejected the idea that Barghouti's release would boost Abbas's chances of moving forward with the peace talks," the official said.
Some reports have even suggested that senior U.S. government officials have been holding "daily phone calls" with Barghouti in his prison cell to check whether he has plans to run in a future Palestinian presidential election. The Americans apparently believe that Barghouti, unlike Abbas, would rush to make far-reaching concessions that would pave the way for an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement.
This assumption is baseless given Barghouti's public statements over the past few years. Those who believe that Barghouti would be more flexible than Abbas regarding the peace process are living in an illusion. In fact, Barghouti's position regarding the peace process with Israel is no different than that of Abbas, and possibly even less flexible.
In his last interview from prison, Barghouti held Israel fully responsible for the lack of progress in the peace process. He even called for unilateral Palestinian moves such as joining international institutions and treaties, in addition to the International Criminal Court, to pave the way for filing war crimes charges against Israel.
Barghouti also called for a Palestinian campaign to "isolate and boycott" Israel in order to force it to withdraw to the pre-1967 lines.
Like Abbas, Barghouti has also repeatedly called for an upsurge in "popular resistance" against Israel to force it to comply with Palestinian demands.
Ironically, Barghouti does not believe that the U.S. Administration, which apparently supports his release, is capable of serving as an honest broker in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict because of its "bias" in favor of Israel.
And, unlike Abbas, Barghouti does not support the idea of land swaps with Israel. "No one is entitled to amend the borders or carry out land swaps," Barghouti declared in the interview. "The Palestinian people insist on a full Israeli withdrawal to the 1967 borders and the removal of all settlements."
Moreover, Barghouti appears to be opposed to the current security coordination between the Palestinian Authority and Israel. In this regard, Barghouti shares the position of Hamas, which is also opposed to security coordination.
Hence it is not clear why some are convinced that Barghouti would rush to endorse a more lenient approach toward Israel once he is freed from prison.
Abbas himself is aware that neither he nor Barghouti would be able to make real concessions to Israel, especially on hard-core issues such as Jerusalem and refugees. Abbas also knows that no Palestinian leader would ever be able to come back to his people with a deal that does not include 100% of Palestinian demands. As former Palestinian Chairman Yasser Arafat is reputed to have said after abandoning the Camp David talks, "Do you want see me up there having tea with Sadat?"
For many years, Abbas seemed to do little to help Barghouti get out of Israeli prison. At one stage, Barghouti's wife, Fadwa, even accused Abbas and the Palestinian Authority leadership of failing to assist her in her efforts to secure the release of her husband.
The demand to free Barghouti is not related to the future of the peace talks in any way. The only person who would benefit from such a move is Abbas himself, who wants to take credit for releasing one of the Palestinians' most prominent figures from Israeli jail.
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The perfectly balanced pen has arrived.
The team over at Shanpo have created an amazing pen set, and sent me a prototype to check out before they launch on Kickstarter. I also had an opportunity to ask them some direct questions on the design and their team.
Using magnets, the pen stand holds the Hoverpen perfectly vertical. The stand and pen are not as heavy as I expected them to be and the more I look at them, the more it feels like a trick. I feel like the pen should tip over at any minute. My kids still think it is magic, and even though I have experience working with neodymium and ceramic magnets, I kind of feel like that too!
I haven't ever wanted a pen stand on my desk as I prefer a clean work surface, until now. This is one that I will always want beside me to play with and use. The pen cap clicks onto the base as a holding spot while I use the pen.
Smooth ballpoint feel and good line weight without any skipping.
Built from only 4 parts (Cap, Body, Refill, and End Cap) the design is very simple. Only the refill is branded in the version I received so there are no visible names or markings on the exterior. The pen weighs a mere 0.53oz (with the cap) and is 5 1/4in long. The ballpoint pen lays down a very fine line and is almost a dark grey color which is rather unique. Anyone writing with a bit of pressure can get a darker line if needed, but the lightweight pen matches the line weight perfectly.
Further, the pen cap magnetically snaps back on with a satisfying "click" and the end cap slides on with such precision that it vacuum seals to hold the cap on tightly.
The version I received to test is similar to that of the aluminum on my apple laptop. From their website it appears there will be four different color choices.
Click the image to go to their Kickstarter project page.
1. How did you come up with the idea of the Hover Pen and how long have you been working on this?
The Founder of Shanpo, David Liang, majored in physics in university, and studied electromagnetism. To him, the electric field and magnetic field are twins. There're so many people put efforts in developing electronic products, but very less people put attention to the magnetic. To us, we think that the pure magnetic fields are very "attractive" (pun intended) and with great potential to bring something new-amazing designs to life. Thus we've been thinking what we can do with magnetic forces. One midnight, it came to David's mind to combine magnets into our daily tool --- the pen. He wanted a very stylish and "attractive" way to stand on the desk. It had to be very stylish, so you can't help but want to pick it up and use it.
We soon made the first prototype of Hoverpen. The way to stand the pen, at that time, was too simple, and we found there was already the same type of pen in the market (horizontally). We didn't want to give up, so we spent a year making tons of prototype with various way to make the pen stand on its own. It wasn't easy, but finally, we cracked it. The Hoverpen was born.
Now the latest Hoverpen allows you to spin it, it's easy to pick up, and the way the pen stands is stylish and unique. A must-have on one's desk.
2. Who is working with you to help design and build the pen?
Shanpo, our brand, was established initially by David Liang and his friend, Wei. Wei was David's classmate from kindergarten all the way to senior-high school, so they grew up together. Wei is an industrial designer. All the visual elements of our products and brand are designed by Wei. Our core value is to create unique products with whole new experiences for grown-ups.
3. What is your personal background in designing and why are you interested in creating this pen?
David majored in physics in university and studied business management in graduate school. Science always fascinated David. However, compared to academic study, he was more passionate about designing unique products that had a bit of mystery to them. He believes that the Hoverpen will amaze people with the magnetic, a natural force of nature. The fact that with the magnets, the Hoverpen can literally stand infinitely, without having to use electricity! David believes that the Hoverpen can literally "attract" people to write with pens again, instead of taking notes with electronic devices.
Let's put down the phone and experience the enchantment of the Hoverpen!
4. Is this your first design project and first time using Kickstarter?
To be honest, this is our second Kickstarter Project. Our first product was a "Stereo Puzzle", a user-friendly DIY speaker series, bringing you fun and functionality. Although the project successfully funded, and was even selected as a "Project we love" by Kickstarter, we didn't put much focus in marketing so it did not raise as much funds as we would have hoped. Equipped with more preparation and more experience this time, we hope to have a much more successful project with the Hoverpen.
5. How long do you anticipate it to take for production and shipping?
After the quantity is confirmed, the estimated time to manufacturing time is 2 to 3 months, and we anticipate to take one months to pack and ship all the packages.
This is a great looking pen stand and is fun to play with while brainstorming. I am excited for the Kickstarter launch and believe this will be a big project. I looked into their first Kickstarter project (a DIY stereo puzzle) and was impressed with their product, but more importantly they have great communication with backers and good solid updates on production. While I didn't back this, I would have liked to!
I look forward to backing their new project and wish them the best with their Kickstarter launch!
With the cold air temperatures rolling in, I decided it was time to test which of my pens will work outside, and also see what happens to fountain pen ink when subjected to the extreme cold overnight.
I tested 11 pens that i use on a regular basis and left them outside for 24 hours. The temperature when I put them out was 10 degrees and the low for the evening was 0 degrees.
The paper is a Clairefontaine ruled notebook and kept the paper the same for the before and after samples. The top line for each pen is the before freezing, and the second line is after the pen was left outside for 24hrs.
After being in the freezing temp all day I tested the pens and every single one wrote exactly the same! This was surprising as the ink in the fountain pens is water based and the gel inks should have been affected.
Looking closely at the TWSBI Go pen (blue pen in above picture) I thought it was frozen but perhaps it was just because it was full and didn't look like it was moving.
The pens didn't even need any work to get them writing. I started writing as soon as they came inside and while they felt frozen, the ink flowed perfectly.
Going a bit further, I wanted to find the freezing temperature of the inks but came up short. If anyone knows where to find this I am all ears!
I know there are inks made specifically for cold temperatures like the Noodler's Polar Inks that has a freezing point of -114 degrees. Find it here.
After the first test of 11 pens, the weather dropped well below zero and I did a test with a mix of pens and fountain pen ink.
I left these pens and ink out for 72 hours that went through two snowstorms, and a low temperature of -20 degrees.
The result was fairly surprising once again….They all wrote very well after a little short 'warm up' period!
The one that took the longest to get warmed up was the TWSBI GO and you can see the ink had a hard time flowing consistently. The ink didn't freeze inside the pen so I attribute this to the nib being so cold.
As for the ink sample, this was frozen solid as well as the Lamy cartridge.
So, thats it for the cold tests. Thanks for reading and let me know if I should test any other pens or ink this winter!
PS. In case you want to know which candy bar is best to pack on cold trips, the Butterfinger is your best bet. I learned this from my friend Sam that used to do this crazy race on the Canadian border called the Arrowhead 135. This is a race along the Canadian border in January that he needed to pack high caloric snacks with him. After lots of candy testing, the Butterfinger doesn't freeze into a brick like a Snickers, FYI.
Willpower is a resource that we need to spend time exercising and using wisely to avoid overwhelming ourselves and failing to achieve personal goals. This book helps explain what willpower really is, what it can do for us, and the limits of willpower. Supported by scientific studies and research, this is a self-help book without any of the fluff.
1. Willpower is a limited resource. You only have one source of willpower for all the needs of the day and the willpower to resist sweets uses up the same reserve of willpower for dealing with annoying coworkers. Each is using self-control and the studies outlined throughout the book show that these take a toll on us throughout the day.
2. Our environment can either help or hurt our willpower. After working hard to be patient and kind to everyone around us, it is vital to construct an environment that does not tempt us too much when our self-control is depleted.
3. Take on one big thing at a time. When trying to lose weight, it is best to focus your energy solely on this. This will require a lot of willpower and as this is a precious and limited resource, it will increase your odds of success. Further, at the end of the year, be sure to only make one New Year's resolution.
4. Willpower is directly connected to Glucose levels. If your body runs out of glucose it will affect your decision-making ability and cause you to make bad choices. Our bodies will crave sugary foods to replenish the glucose levels and will make it harder to stick with diet goals.
6. Willpower can be strengthened with exercise. Like any muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it will get. By choosing things to exercise self control, like sitting up straight, overall willpower increases not only in posture, but in other tests as well.
7. There is something called 'Decision Fatigue'. The more decisions we need to make in a day, the more it will affect how we make the choices at the end of the day. This concept is demonstrated through multiple studies but the main point is this, if you are forced to make a lot of decisions in a short time, be prepared for the fatigue that sets in and know that you will need to work harder to make positive choices.
To learn more about this concept click Here.
10. Self-control is the most underappreciated character trait. After reading this book it is clear that we need to put a higher importance in controlling ourselves. As shown in the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths study, self-regulation is typically last place when personally rating the list of character strengths.
In summary, I wouldn't say this is a must read, but it is a must listen to. The audio version is very well done with the intro done by the authors, and the main reader doesn't add that typical self-help soft voice. You can find it Here.
This book is perfect for anyone that wants to get their professional and personal life back on track.
I first heard about this book from Myke Hurley and CGP Grey on the Cortex Podcast and they both gave it very positive reviews. The author, Marshall Goldsmith is a professional coach and has a unique method of getting his message across. He is also only paid after the people around the individual he is coaching agree that the subject has changed for the better.
There is so much to unpack in this book as it is full of useful examples so to keep this review short, I'll focus on a few of the main topics as to why you should read it.
Once identifying the triggers that effect us, the book goes into how we react and process the impacts on us.
By acknowledging we all have a mental "leader role' in the morning, but by the afternoon we should take more of an 'employee role' and stick to what we set out to do by following a guiding system. The system to use is laid out in the second section of the book.
Did I do my best to set clear goals?
Did I do my best to make progress toward my goals?
Did I do my best to find meaning?
Did I do my best to be happy?
Did I do my best to build positive relationships?
Did I do my best to be fully engaged?
While these are all very general, this is only the starting point for the questions that matter the most to you and your goals. Specific questions are encouraged once you identify what you want to work on, like eating fewer carbs. The transformative substance of the book explains that focusing on effort, rather than results, is the main objective in the short term. Each day if you asked yourself how well you tried, it makes you much more accountable.
The daily questions are scored on a number system 1-10 on how well you tried to do something. Here are my own questions I came up with and so far after starting this program I have lost 5 lbs after 2 weeks.
For my personal goals, the structure is what I had been missing in the past. Once you have the data from the daily questions, or that you already know you would like to improve, the structure is there to help. The examples in this section provide evidence to show that by setting up things for yourself ahead of time, you will be able to achieve the goals you set out for yourself.
This section also shows where you may suffer and how to get avoid failing. One of the main points made in this section deals with something called Emotional Depletion.
I would say that this book is geared more to the professional life, but it has many personal aspects that make it a well rounded read. You can find it on Amazon here. I also recommend the audio book version as it is shorter than most books at about 6hrs.
Here is a longer list of questions to get you started.
To get you started on your own list of questions, I would like to host a giveaway for a free copy of Triggers, as well as a Leuchtturm1917 notebook with matching pen loop! Simply comment on this blog or on the social site about one thing you are working on to better yourself or want to work on. Drawing will be made on Friday, June 29 at 12pm EDT. Good Luck!
For anyone that has gone into an Office Max or Office Depot in the past few years, you likely have noticed the large TUL pen display with hundreds of pens. I tried to ignore the shiny display of writing "tuls" but finally started trying them out and want to share my thoughts on the distinct writing/drawing experiences.
To begin, the name TUL is written with a macron over the 'u' making the vowel long so it is pronounced "tool." I talked to the folks over at Office Max about these pens so you can find out more about the brand at the end of the review.
Currently, the pens offered are Ballpoint, Gel, and Rollerball, and each comes in Fine (0.5mm) and Medium (0.7mm) points. They did have a marker pen in the past, but they did away with these. From time to time there are also limited edition colors available, and I'll talk about these further down.
Overall, all the pens write very wet. Even the ballpoint lets out ink much faster than any pen I can compare it to. If you like this characteristic, you will love the medium points as they put down a lot of ink, very quickly. I found this was a nice benefit the faster I wrote, but can get a bit messy.
The ballpoint pens come in the standard colors of black, blue and red. After using these pens to sketch for a while, I noticed the ink has occasionally created a small glob. After looking at other reviews, this is not uncommon and may be created from the paper being used. I tried it out on some smooth Rhodia paper, and didn't have an issue.
The Gel pens come in a large range of colors and include some very bright color sets. These are perfect for those that like to add color to their bullet journals and planners. The ink is super smooth and the black ink lays down a very rich dark line. These are all retractable/click pens for easy transport and have sturdy clips. The color packs come in 8 or 14 sets.
Gel ink color pack of eight. See the Giveaway section below for a chance to win this set!
The gels also include a needle tip if you are going to use them with a ruler and both tip types are well constructed with no noticeable movement when writing.
My favorite of the pens are the Rollerballs. These have a great overall design appeal, as well as a larger barrel diameter that fits very well in my hand. Again, they are quite wet even for a rollerball but the lines are still nice and clean if I write a touch slower. There are not as many color choices like with the gel pens, but the black is a great dark rich ink, and the blue is nice and bright.
Finally, the TUL line-up also includes the mechanical pencil in 0.7mm. These have a solf rubber coating on the full length of the barrel and is a nice unique touch for pencils. The barrel is also slightly larger than typical pencils and fit well in my hand. The pencils are now offered in several color choices like blue, purple, pink and black.
The really nice feature of these pencils is the 1 inch eraser built into the back of the pencil. It unscrews as you need it and fits securely to the end. The clip is the same as the pens and is solid.
Something I also love about these pens are the limited editions they put out roughly twice a year. Currently, the "Bright's" color pens are offered, but there is a new one coming soon! See below in the Q&A for the date. A few of the previous limited editions are available on Ebay, and the rose gold pearl edition is getting quite expensive. A set of 4 ballpoints are going for $47!
How do you come up with the new limited edition colors?
We love our limited-edition colors because they allow us to showcase the pens our customers trust for outstanding performance in a unique way. Each limited-edition story and color palette is carefully selected by our in-house designers based on the anticipated trends of the season. We also recently introduced our exclusive line of TUL notebooks and accessories into these limited-edition collections.
Can we start to get excited about a new limited edition or new product coming out soon?
Earlier this year, we launched TUL Brights pens available in 14 vivid colors and note-taking system available in four bold limited-edition colors that TUL enthusiasts can purchase online or in store. Look out for our newest limited edition pen and notebook collection in stores and online in October – our most giftable TUL collection yet!
What is the meaning/history behind the name TUL?
TUL was developed by OfficeMax in 2006 as an exclusive writing brand that delivers affordable luxury to our customers. We strive to be the go-to tools for entrepreneurs and business leaders who are seeking products that inspire with design and are precision engineered for outstanding performance.
Can you share how these pens are made or a bit about the design process?
Each one of our TUL pens is precision engineered, hand assembled, and hand tested for outstanding performance. We take pride in ensuring our customers that our pens consistently deliver smooth, vibrant lines at first write. And, we believe the discipline and rigor behind the making of these products helps us deliver on that promise.
I highly recommend you check these pens out and if you go this week they have some great Back-to-School sales. The clearance sections of the stores also have some good deals as well. Amazon carries them, but without coupons and sales available, the prices are a bit too high for my taste.
Also available under the TUL brand are the customizable notebook systems. These are getting very popular due to the growing range of paper choices, cover colors, and sizes available. I haven't used these yet, but I know from friends that they are really handy. Check them out here.
The disks hold all types of page refills depending on your needs.
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Ryder Carrol has released a beautifully designed app to work alongside your Bullet Journal. While this is not to be used as a replacement of the journal, it is a great resource and reminder tool.
The main premise of the app is to encourage the user to reflect on the day with two reminder notifications. If you click on the notification you are rewarded with an inspirational quote and the satisfaction of crossing off the day off in the calendar.
The Morning reflection helps to give the day purpose and the one at night helps review and catalog the day to help remember what you accomplished.
Priced at $2.99, this app is designed for the beginner and intermittent bullet journaler that wishes they could remember to update their journal every day. For some journalers, this price will seem high as they don't need a reminder for something they do naturally. However, for the beginner just starting out, this app is a must have. The cost is the same as buying a pen loop or a new pen to use with the journal, but this app has some really nice features for those just starting up.
Articles - If you are not convinced of the benefits on Bullet Journaling, or need some inspiration this is a collection of well-written blog posts.
Guide - This is the collection of all the beginner videos introducing the core concepts on Bullet Journaling.
Reflection - This is basic premise of the app and based on Ryder's recent TEDx talk about Leading an Intentional Life.
Store - It is scary easy to buy a new Bullet Journal designed by Ryder and made by Leuchtturm.
If you are interested in the app you can find it HERE.
In case you haven't seen Ryder's TEDx talk, here is the video. I liked the analogy of shopping while hungry.
If you have the app, do you have any thoughts on using it?
Charles Duhigg (Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter) has published his second book (author of The Power of Habit) and this one is a must read for anyone that wants to truly take control of their daily life.
Why do so many people like cheap folios to carry their work around?
For anyone that cares about picking the best folio and notebooks/notepads to carry their work, I hope this blog will help.
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Children's TV
The Times recently drew up its list of the ten best children's TV programmes ever. (You can read it by clicking on the title of this post.) It's fair to say that TV doesn't feature very prominently in our lives here at Charlie Towers. There doesn't seem to be the time. But it can be a useful distraction (especially very early in the morning). I've already posted about Teletubbies; now 'In the Night Garden' has knocked Tinky-Winky off the number one spot, and Charlie bounces up and down to 'Space Pirates' too.
But when I were a lad... we were lucky if we got a glimpse of Trumpton, Chigley or Camberwick Green in the afternoon (none of which feature in the Times' list, strangely). And then, five minutes before the BBC news it would be Magic Roundabout or Hector's House. Oh and I remember Hammy Hamster, too - Tales form the Riverbank, and the original (monochrome) Andy Pandy. Noddy never really did it for me, though. And nor did Bagpuss (though that was more my sister's era). The Times did have Play School and Play Away at numbers one and two, respectively. And the common denominator between their top two and my top three? Brian Cant, of course - the voice of my childhood! How about you?
Kitty 5 November 2008 at 12:04
I won't hear a bad word said about The Teletubbies. Both my children adored them, and they gave me a very precious 20 minutes of 'me' time every single day!
I must be about the same age as you - loved Trumpton and Camberwick Green too. Windy Miller being my favourite character. Brian Cant is fab, and so is anything 'touched' by Tony Hart, in my very humble opinion.
Lori 5 November 2008 at 12:44
I think there is a lot of decent children's tv out there if it is used correctly. as children get older it is easy to have it on as noise in the background as they play
Halo 5 November 2008 at 12:54
My eldest son was a fan of teletubbies as a toddler then Scooby Doo took over. I have to admit I was a fan of Scooby.
My middle son doesn't watch much t.v, he likes a good book.
and my daughter has an obsession with Peppa Pig. She also likes to have the first 3 mins (exactly) of In the Night Garden, which i believe is part the opening title, repeated over and over. As she is autistic and repetition is one of her things.
auntiegwen 5 November 2008 at 13:11
I so loved Mary, Mungo and Midge, am I the only one old enough to remember them ?
Hi. Yes, i'm big one for Teletubbies. my kids grew up with them of course. And i have to say any programme that features Eric Sykes and Penelope Keith together has got to be worth its salt.
It was The Tweenies I couldn't stand. Especially that twat Milo.
I loved Play Away of course. yes , Brian Cant was really the best. And I loved Toni Arthur too.
I loved a kids programme called "Daktari" when i was a kid. you probably won't remember it. But a lot of people fondly remember Clarence the cross-eyed lion in it. I liked all the trash ones really - Champion the Wonder Horse and the Beverley Hillbillies. Although compared to what my daughter watches on that Disney channel now, they almost seem intellectual.
Blue Peter was dutiful watching more than anything. Also there wasn't much choice then. Although How was quite good.
Tim 5 November 2008 at 14:24
That's important, isn't it Kitty - a bit of 'me' time? (And Teletubbies certainly provides that). And I'm with you all the way on Tony Hart(The answer's 43, by the way!)
You're right, Lori - TV must be used correctly. Most of it is incredibly educational (as well as entertaining, of course).
I'd forgotten Scooby-Doo, Halo! Thanks for reminding me.
And I don't know why I left out MMM, Auntie Gwen - with the wonderful narration by Richard Baker.
Yes, Play School/Play Away weren't solely 'one man bands' for Mr Cant, Jenny. It's amazing how many well-known telly people appeared on one or the other - Johnny Ball, Jeremy Irons, Tony Robinson and so on. Will the same be said of today's CTV presenters in another thirty or forty years?
Tess Kincaid 5 November 2008 at 14:57
Teletubbies were after my kids were grown. But I did post on one of my childhood favs some time back.
http://willowmanor.blogspot.com/2008/04/oh-captain-my-captain.html
Gadjo Dilo 5 November 2008 at 15:13
Ah, memories! This list is about educational children's programmes, but for me Trumpton, Chigley and Camberwick Green were an education about how the world might be if only people would be nice and communicate with each other properly. And The Clangers... loved The Clangers.
Oh God! I forgot the Clangers. And the Herbs. And Mr Ben. At the risk of sounding very old, they really don't make 'em like that any more, do they Gadj? And the worst thing that ever happened in Trumpton was the Mayor's hat blowing off. What did PC McGarry find to do?
Jean 5 November 2008 at 16:48
Hugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grubb......I'm showing my age there.
I loved White Horses and Robinson Crusoe which were both badly dubbed from some east-european language; I recently bought the theme music to Robinson Crusoe and was immediately transported to my childhood!
Troy 5 November 2008 at 17:03
Let's not forget My Favourite Martian, Hogan's Heroes, Mr Ed and Gilligan's Isle. And also Phil Silvers' shows.
Then I moved on to Supercar, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Fireball
XL5 and Do Not Adjust Your Set which had David Jason and several Pythons pre Monty python (if you follow). And a program called Tarot.
Then fell in love with Samantha on Bewitched.
Those were the days!
Catherine Graham 5 November 2008 at 19:35
I loved Play School but didn't like Play Away. My favourite was definately Rainbow and that one with Top Off the monkey and Octavia out in the garden. What was it called?
Suzysoo 6 November 2008 at 00:34
I used to love Play Away, I didnt like Play School as much, or Blue Peter. I do think programmes were more educational when I was small. I loved the Clangers. Grange Hill was a favourite later on as an early teenager.
Then my little brother (7 years younger than me) was into the Mr. Men, Dangermouse and Inspector Gadget.
My kids were brought up with Teletubbies and awful Tweenies. The younger ones loved Balamory. At least the Tubbies were quite sweet to each other, the Tweenies were always whining and falling out!!
I do think the Night Garden is adorable though.
Expat mum 6 November 2008 at 02:19
I htink we've forgotten old Spotty Dog haven't we? And Rhubarb and Custard. I do remember Daktari - with the cross-eyed lion.
Do you know, I think it was 'Pugh, Pugh...' NSM? I once heard the creator interviewed on the radio about it! (I know, I'm a mine of useless information!)
Thanks for reminding me about Thunderbirds, Troy. I had some Thunderbirds bath toys; oh, the battles we had. Bathtime has never been as much fun since!
I think it might have been 'Pipkins' AM, I 'wasted' an entire hour after blogging yesterday going from one clip of seventies childrens TV to another, thanks to YouTube. You can find it there.
I never liked the Tweenies, although Sally always watched it. The whiny tone of voice, especially of the bossy one, always got on my nerves.
You're right, Expat, we have. Thanks for adding good ol' Spotty to the list!
Oh I LOVE this subject!
I find it hilarious that there is this whole movement to get children away from the TV screen because it's bad for them blah blah.
But judging by the amount of recollections from commenters, they must have been watching lots of it themselves!
Personally, I flew into a ranting rage if I could't get my fix of Take Heart or Duckula. Or Hong Kong Phooey.
Even now my children love the 'older' shows over their contemporary counterparts.
My two watch Hong Kong, Bagpuss and the Mr Men (originals only) and they are currently reshowing Dangermouse which they love.
Today's stuff they really like is Charlie and Lola and Dora (whose voice seems to go right through me like nails on my inner blackboard).
My other fav was The Banana Splits. Oh and The Double Deckers. And Inspector Gadget.
Oh no, somebody stop me now . . .
Nota Bene 6 November 2008 at 13:58
I remember all these and more...not bad given that our TV viewing was strictly rationed...also the really badly dubbed Swiss(?) programme that had a white horse...was that Belle and Sebastian? Interesting that Scooby Doo survived all generations...
cheshire wife 6 November 2008 at 14:03
I do not remember having a favorite childrens' TV programme. Being a child is all rather a long time ago now, but I do remember 'Blue Peter' and 'Newsround' which feature in The Times list.
Ms Scarlet 6 November 2008 at 18:58
Didn't Andy Pandy get banned because he was carrying on with Looby-Loo in the basket?
Eddie 2-Sox 7 November 2008 at 05:17
You're right Dot, Pugh and Pugh were twins, being led astray by the grizzly old Barney McGrew.
Slightly off topic, in a shadowy organisation that I am a member of, called BASTARDO, we all have codenames based on people called Brian. My codename is Cant.
Jeannie 7 November 2008 at 05:59
Found my way here via Rub2neurons... my husband is British, and turned 43 last month. When our first son was a year old, in 2006, he ordered every episode made of Mr Benn, then, in one DVD set, The Clangers, Ivor the Engine and Bagpuss. His mother sent us the full box set of all the Trumptonshire series - Camberwick Green, Trumpton and Chigley. Jon and Jamie (and now son No 1, Nicky) watch them together and absolutely love them. We get CBeebies here in South Africa now, and my boys like Night Garden, and love Tractor Tom. We were also given a DVD of Brum, which got watched so much I'm suprised it still plays! I don't like Tweenies - the whining! I do, however, love Charlie and Lola, although the only interest my boys have taken it in is to use the tagline Never Ever Never when they don't want to do something...
Lori ann 7 November 2008 at 07:37
oh dear Charlie is cute. at first I thought he was the Charlie on youtube, the Charlie that bites the finger, so cute I love that. This is making me sad, because I wish my babies were still babies. I haven't heard of any of these shows, well teletubbies, but the others sound fun. I can't wait to read more about Charlie.
That's quite enough, Tara. (Someone take her to a darkened room, please.)
Check out Scalett's latest post, Nota Bene. It'll drive you crazy.
I had a love-hate relationship with Blue Peter, CW. (Mainly love John Noakes/hate Peter Purves). But it was always twice-weekly required viewing (apart from the oh-so-worthy 'Special Expedition' which was hate/hate!)
Not the version I used to watch, Scarlett. Or maybe I just didn't notice!
Why was MacGrew the only one to have his Christian name called out, Eddie?
You're welcome, Jeannie, however you got here. And thanks for reminding me of Ivor the Engine. This list could go on forever!
He's changing almost daily, Lori Ann - growing up too quickly (like they all do) but with a real personality shining through.
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I do apologise for clogging up your comment box with this but would it be possible for you to drop me an email at your convenience?
I'm working on something at the moment that I think may be of interest to you both as a parent and a blogger.
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blogthatmama 7 November 2008 at 12:30
As my Mum was obsessed with us children not being 'common' we were told to tell people that our favourite TV programme was Blue Peter, if we were asked. I did once write to Jim'll Fix It to ask if my sister could go on a date with Keith Chegwin too, no response. Happy Days!! We're permanently on Dave, the home of witty banter now. You wait...
nappy valley girl 7 November 2008 at 13:17
Growing up in Hong Kong, we didn't get much of the British stuff (although I remember loving Playschool when we were over for the holidays). Of the cartoons that we did get, I used to love Scooby Doo, Alvin and the Chipmunks and later on, Smurfs.
Casdok 7 November 2008 at 16:44
Thaomas the tank engine for C. And me i loved Bill and Ben!
DJ Kirkby 7 November 2008 at 17:09
Being a wild hippie child, I grew up without a TV. Yes I am serious.
Ah, we love Ivor! Especially the long episode with Idris, "not one of your lumping great fairytale dragons, but a trim, heraldic Welsh dragon". We've always assumed Barney MacGrew gets his full name called out because he is old and crusty, not a callow youth like the others :-)
Her indoors 10 November 2008 at 22:30
Yey an opportunity to reminisce. It was most definitely The Clangers for me. Loved every minute of it as well as Bagpuss. By the way, have you seen Chuggington, that's our latest daily tipple. It's fab :-)
P.S. Thanks for your lovely comments over at Tara's site today. What a great bunch of people you guys are.
I go back quite a long way with Childrens tv. Back to the blurry snow covered,static chatter days of '58,62,and yipee colour '66. Muffin the Mule was the first crush I believe, for one and only son it was Trumpton [he had Trumpton wallpaper in his room] and something about a girl/mermaid? who lived underwater, can't remember the name of the programme. In 66 I think it was Andy Pandy and Bagpuss.
By the way that baby is sooooooooo gorgeous. Sigh!
Lakeland Jo 23 November 2008 at 17:20
I love the picture of the back of babys head. What a sweetie. He looks very intent on what he is watching.
I loved Andy Pandy and Hectors house. I also loved tales of the riverbank-anyone remember that one?
Teenager loved Postman Pat, Thomas the Tank Engine and Tots TV. He just missed TelleTubbies.
I rather like Iggle Piggle


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From the archives of the Environmental Law Centre (University of Victoria)
Posted on May 5, 2021 by fmboyce
Editor's note & acknowledgement: The article published on March 5, 2021 by the Environmental Law Centre Society :is a reminder of the public opposition to a proposal to expand a marina deeper into the Tsehum Lagoon (part of the 1931 Shoal Harbour Migratory bird Sanctuary). The proposal was refused by the North Saanich Council of the day. and the sequence of events that followed led to the formation of the Friends of Shoal Harbour.
We take this opportunity to acknowledge the generous support of the work of Friends of Shoal Harbour offered by the Environmental Law Centre
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"This story is the second in a series we're sharing in 2021 to mark the ELC's 25th anniversary [ICYMI, our first flashback is here]. We'll take this time to reflect on milestones and appreciate work done in the past that is making a difference today. These stories demonstrate what we all inherently know: actions we take today reverberate long into the future.ELC Students met with Robert Bateman and Chief Vern jacks at a Migratory Birds Day event at Lillian Hoffar Park, near Tshehum Inlet (2005).
ELC Students met with Robert Bateman and Chief Vern jacks at a Migratory Birds Day event at Lillian Hoffar Park, near Tshehum Inlet (2005). (Photo by Holly Pattison)
Tsehum Inlet Lagoon
In 2005, the ELC helped persuade a local government to save migratory bird habitat on Vancouver Island rather than accepting a proposal to dredge a lagoon and construct a 75-boat marina development.
Located near the BC Ferries terminal in Sidney, BC, Tsehum Inlet lagoon is home to bufflehead, greenwinged teal, peregrine falcons, eagles, herons and more than 30 other species of waterfowl, seabirds, shorebirds and the rare intertidal Jaumea carnosa plant community. Visible along the stretch of highway from the ferry terminal into Sidney, the lagoon is backed by forest and a large marina. It is part of the federal Shoal Harbour National Migratory Bird Sanctuary, established in 1931 as one of the first migratory bird sanctuaries on the pacific coast.
Before the ELC became involved, the local municipal council had given approval in principle and were prepared to amend their OCP and zoning bylaws in order to accommodate a development that would have dredged and removed 2,000 dump tuck loads of sediment, and installed floats and facilities for 75 boats.
Thanks to Governance Action in North Saanich (GAINS), the group of residents who brought this issue to our attention, the ELC was able to identify and object to procedures the council had followed, which resulted in the scheduling of a new public hearing on the issue.
ELC student Derek Simon and ELC Legal Director Calvin Sandborn co-authored an op ed, which helped marshal opposition to the proposal and drew a crowd to Migratory Birds Day event the residents sponsored near the lagoon, which featured famed wildlife artist Robert Bateman and Chief Vern Jacks of the Tseycum First Nation.
In preparing for the public hearing, Derek discovered that the developer did not have a necessary permit from the provincial Director of Fish and Wildlife, which was required by the federal sanctuary legislation. He presented this information at the public hearing, with the supportive of an enthusiastic crowd, and council reversed their earlier position and rejected the proposal.
At the time, Derek said he hoped it would be just the first of a number of public interest cases that he'd work on in his career. He said, "I enjoyed working with a passionate and committed group of local citizens who had such a wide range of expertise and insight on these issues. It was exciting to be able to combine their passion for community and conservation with strong legal and scientific arguments." He hoped to continue to work with community and conservation groups, First Nations, and local businesses to develop the legal and economic frameworks that are needed to build a sustainable society.
Derek, now a lawyer in Halifax who works almost exclusively in Aboriginal Law says, "As a law student, the opportunity to work with local residents, and to represent them at the council hearing, was highly motivating, and taught me skills that have served me well in my career. I also learned a lot about the laws around protected areas, which has turned out to be a significant area of practice for me, as I now work with my clients on the creation of Indigenous Conserved and Protected Areas, and negotiations with Parks Canada."
Susan Chandler recently said that the quote she provided at the time on behalf of GAINS has stood the test of time: "Having the support of the UVic Environmental Law Clinic was wonderful. Being able to understand and ask advice about the legal aspects of this case was empowering, and provided a dimension that allowed us to think about our options. Derek was an amazing resource. He was tenacious when navigating the intricacies of the federal and provincial governments, and was a powerful presence at the Council hearing."
…the natural world is not lost in one fell sweep, or by a single catastrophic decision. We lose it one little piece at a time, one lovely lagoon at a time. We lose it one Council decision at a time, as governments approve a subdivision here, a new mall there, a new marina somewhere else. And then, before you know it, the Island we love will be gone."
Save the Gateway to Paradise (from op ed written by Calvin Sandborn and Derek Simon, May 2005)


PORT ORCHARD — The Kitsap County Jail inmate who apparently killed himself Saturday night had been raising money on a gofundme.com page, asking for assistance in his attempt to stay sober and continue his legal education.
Eric Orville Waldenberg, 49, who had addresses in Kingston and Jefferson County, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell by a corrections officers performing periodic checks. Kitsap County Sheriff's Deputy Scott Wilson said the office was not releasing details on how Waldenberg killed himself.
Waldenberg was arrested at about 4:30 a.m. Feb. 21 by a Poulsbo police officer who wrote she observed Waldenberg walking out of the door of Aroydy Thai restaurant, 225 Lindvig Way. The officer searched the area and found a pry bar and a bag of money. The door to the restaurant had marks on it indicating a forced entry. The officer also found narcotic pain pills and a tranquilizer pill in his possession, according to court documents. Waldenberg told the officer he had a prescription for the pills. He was charged Feb. 22 with second-degree burglary.
On his gofundme page, which had raised $1,150 in three months, Waldenberg wrote that he had earned his paralegal certificate, was interning with an ACLU program that helped felons return to society and was attending legal classes.
"The gratitude for any help you are able to provide is beyond my capacity for words," Waldenberg wrote. "Just know that not only will you be helping me, but all those that I commit to helping directly, and through my lifelong commitment to reform of the criminal justice system."
Waldenberg had an extensive criminal history dating to 2001, according to court records. As of June 2013 he had 10 convictions for burglary in Montana and Washington.
He is the fifth jail inmate to commit suicide since 2000, according to Sheriff's Office records.


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Hunting Bonds Students
Gracie Studier, Sports Editor|December 15, 2017
ALHS Students, clad in orange enjoy a successful day hunting during hunting season
When you think of fall, you may think of leaves falling, flannels, pumpkins, Halloween and more. For others, they may think of leaves crunching as they're walking through the woods to their stands, the calm water surrounding them as they wait for the birds to wake up and watching the sun come up and brighten the whole sky as time passes. Hunting is something some people love especially in a smaller town like Albert Lea. In the high school many of our students and teachers are hunters, use to be or know hunters. Deer, turkey, duck, goose, rabbit and squirrel are just a few of the animals people hunt locally.
Sophomore Karter Kenis has been hunting throughout his life,
"I've been hunting since I could hold up my gun," he said, and hopes to continue hunting in the future as well.
To these hunters, hunting is a way of life, especially since they have been hunting from a young age.
"My dad has been taking me since I could walk." Junior Grant Forman recalled.
He also grew up hunting, I hunt just about everything that I can, but my favorite is defined ducks and geese."
"Family and friends" is what the hunters said on why they started hunting. It is a great way for many families to bond and spend time with each other. Elliott Flatten and Brody Dauer are family that grew up hunting together and have shared many memories together. Erik Thompson has been with them for the last year or so.
"[My favorite memory is] when Elliott, Ian and me went out on to goose lake and Elliott jumped out of the boat thinking it was shallow and was completely submerged under water," Thompson said, "We were laughing too hard to get him back in."
Dauer says his favorite memory was when the Flattens and him all got a turkey in a day.
According to Kenis, getting your first animal is exciting for the hunters.
Kenis says, "[My favorite memory is] shooting my first deer in the backyard when I was home sick."
Hunting is not just a man's game, Sophomore Ellie Senholt also has been hunting throughout her life.
"I've been hunting with my dad since I was 3 years old." Senholt said. She hopes to continue to hunt in the future because she loves being outdoors with her family.
Ashley Tran has been hunting for the majority of her life, she started hunting when she was 13, "When I was 11 to 12 years old I would go out and sit with him [my dad]," Said Tran, "It was a great father/daughter activity."
Tran still goes spring turkey hunting with her dad as well, "I enjoy every time I go out hunting, Tran said, "My favorite part is that I am making memories with friends and family."
"I've hunted since I was seven, I've been in the field since I could walk with my dad," Flatten said, "[My favorite memory is when] I shot my first ducks while jumping a creek with my dad and grandpa."
All the hunters agreed besides the scenery, making memories with their family and friends were their favorite part about hunting. Every hunter has a story, a great memory that will stay with them throughout their life.
Thompson says his favorite thing about getting up in the morning to go hunting is,
"Just going out and getting super hyped with your buddies and everyone is convinced we'll shoot our limit and seeing God's creatures the way not many get to when they're completely at ease not knowing you're there."
"If you don't believe in hunting sit down with a hunter and talk about what it takes to fill a tag and what the money goes towards." Dauer says. There is a law on the money these people spend on tags and firearms and ammunition, it is called the Pittman-Robertson act. It's a taxation that gives every state money to conserve wildlife.
"[Hunting is] my favorite thing to do with my spare time." Flatten says. Hunting has been around throughout time, it puts food on the table, creates memories, gives the hunter the satisfaction knowing they provided and can keep family traditions going.
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New switches plus more APs at Toccoa Falls College boost WLAN speed and increase coverage.
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Toccoa Falls College (TFC) has long provided an idyllic, picturesque background where students can bond with nature. And now — thanks to a complete network renovation last year — the college is also delivering a picture-perfect technology experience.
The college, which offers 27 majors and 40 minors within three schools, dramatically sped up its network by adding 30 core switches, as well as significantly bolstered wireless coverage by installing nearly 100 wireless access points (APs) throughout the campus.
The transformation has not gone unnoticed by the school's 750 students.
Indeed, TFC's Earl Field — a popular hangout area where students regularly erect hammocks and throw blankets down — was one of the main areas targeted for wireless coverage.
The $300,000 upgrade was largely motivated by a desire to facilitate a seamless technology experience for students, according to Musick. "They are paying for a great service and we want to give them a great service," he explains.
Even more, industry analysts say TFC's improvements represent a critical step in properly equipping students for their professional futures.
"Given the amount of consumerization going on in the workforce today — and the number of students who already have tablets, laptops and smartphones — it only makes sense that universities need to offer the benefits of faster speeds and wireless," points out Rob Ayoub, research director, Frost & Sullivan. "You want students to be absolutely comfortable with the latest technology as they enter the workforce and 'wireless everywhere' will ensure that happens.
TFC first began contemplating the upgrade a couple of years ago after ongoing battles with a sluggish network. "We were noticing a real bottleneck with our equipment," Musick explains.
The college's network traffic jam could be attributed, in large part, to a 20-megabit Internet pipe that was supporting approximately 1,000 student and faculty connections — often with seven or eight offices sharing a single connection.
In addition, the college's backup process has been reduced from a matter of days to hours. "That's a big change," Musick acknowledges.
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[Benefits Abound] With the deployment of approximately 100 HP ProCurve wireless access points throughout the campus, plus a wireless controller that affords administrators central management capabilities, TFC now boasts always-available technology.
In addition to benefitting students, the upgrade has been a boon for faculty and staff at TFC.
Dale C. Garside, Ph.D., an associate professor of French and Spanish at Toccoa Falls, agrees that the network upgrade has created a number of advantages. To begin with, the instructor has noticed a significant boost in speed since the new equipment was installed.
Furthermore, the professor reports that he is now able to use his iPad in the classroom, which provides faster communication than classroom computers or DVD. "Consequently, I can share links with students instead of loaning them a CD or DVD, one at a time," he says.
Even more, Garside says students have become more open to completing assignments online because the equipment has so dramatically improved.
Looking ahead, TFC hopes to eventually extend wireless capabilities to its athletic field, concession stand and athletic complex.
"Sporting events are very well attended by students and we'd love to be able to live-broadcast games," Musick shares, noting that the college's original plan included adding wireless to these areas, but the endeavor proved too difficult and costly at the time.
In fact, hammering out the most cost-effective plan to achieve the overall network upgrade was one of the project's greatest challenges.
Indeed, by partnering with CDW•G, TFC was able to deploy its entire network upgrade at one time, with the five-year lease of equipment with HP proving to be the key.
The expertise afforded by the company proved instrumental in determining the proper scope of TFC's project. Originally intending to simply bolster the number of wireless access points on campus, the college welcomed the opportunity for CDW•G to survey the site prior to TFC making any equipment purchases.
"Once we actually started talking to some of the experts, they showed us that we could add as many APs as we wanted, but if the infrastructure couldn't handle it, it would be a waste," Musick explains, noting that CDW•G steered TFC in the direction of the new switches that were required to make the upgrade a success. "If we hadn't done that, we would have wasted a lot of money and it wouldn't have done us any good," he says.
So much so, that the college plans to once again turn to CDW•G when it becomes ready to implement any future wireless expansions. "When we get to year three or four of the lease agreement, we will start talking about what's next," Musick says.


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As reported here on GRAZIA, Dutch supermodel Romee Strijd recently travelled to Queensland's Gold Coast as part of her new role as face of Australia's biggest swimwear brand. Unsurprisingly, the Seafolly Summer 2018 campaign is beautiful, whimsical and leaves you wishing for a beach holiday (if not some of Strijd's effervescence), but these exclusive behind-the-scenes snaps and video are pure gold.


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Little resistance to smoking ban at New Orleans bars a year later
In the weeks leading up to the ban on smoking in New Orleans bars, dire consequences were predicted. And then the law passed, most people obeyed it and the drinking culture of the city carried on its merry way.
"Everybody complained, but it's the law," said David Arsenault, who has been a bartender for 17 years at Brothers Three on Magazine Street.
In the first eight months after the smoking ban, the city dealt with a number of complaints about bars violating the new law.
Multiple complaints were lodged against a few bars and clubs, such as the House of Blues and the Bourbon Street strip club Scores. But since December 2015, the city has not received a single complaint about bars violating the smoking ban.
It's worked out really well," said Steve Watson, who owns the once notoriously smoky bar the Kingpin. "The initial month or so people were in shock. People weren't drinking as much."
But people, as the are wont to do in New Orleans, have gone back to drinking. And Watson has even seen at the Kingpin more neighbors, who perhaps before the ban were dissuaded by the smoke.
New Orleans is just one of a growing number of American cities to ban smoking at bars. But because of its unique liquor laws, the ban has played out differently here.
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