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Golf and wine: Winning combination
Road Holes — 17 May 2017 by Bob Sherwin
LEWISTON, Id. — Things are changing here, almost imperceptively, but it's becoming clear to folks in the Lewis-Clark Valley that this is not merely "the gateway to Hells Canyon" anymore.
The twin cities – Lewiston (Idaho) and Clarkston (Wash.) – are essentially one community, separated by the Snake River, famous for its jet-boat, white-water tours through the deep 10-mile Hells Canyon south of the region.
It's also famous in some parts of the world as a paper town. The region's largest employer, Clearwater Paper, supplies all sorts of paper products to all sorts of consumers around the globe.
Another highly-sought-after items abundantly produced in the valley are bullets – 23 million of them a week by Howell Machine, the nation's largest manufacturer of ammo.
Hunting, fly fishing, camping and hiking are huge draws here as well as historical tours of the Lewis & Clark expedition (arriving here in October 1805 in canoes down the Clearwater River) and their peaceful interaction with the Nez Perce tribe.
However, there's a fledgling industry in town. It's a product that could greatly embellish the image of these proud backwater communities – wine. And where there is wine, golfers follow.
Even though it's relatively early in the game, folks in the Lewis & Clark Valley may not recognize just how far along they are. In just a little more than a year ago, the federal government recognized the region with an AVA, American Viticulture Area, the newest in the country. An AVA means that the soil, climate and conditions are distinctive enough for growing a certain variety of grapes that contribute fine wine-making.
It took nine years and at least $25,000 to earn that designation and today there are six quality wineries churning out award-winning cabs, Malbecs and Sangiovese. The six are: Clearwater Canyon Cellars, Colter's Creek, Basalt Cellars, Lindsay Creek, Woodie Cellars and Vine 46 (the latitude).
One of the ways of getting the wine word out has been to reach out to the golfers. There are two country clubs in the area, Lewiston CC and Clarkston CC, and both have paired up with wineries. Both understand the connection between golf and wine.
A Vine 46 Cabernet is poured into glass
"We do a lot of clinics and leagues for women and with that a lot of times we incorporate a drink and usually it's a glass of wine," said Corey Brown, head professional at Lewiston Country Club. "What we recently started to do was feature some of our local wineries. They support us so we feel we should support them. It's a win-win situation for the entire community. Golf and wine make a great blend, I think."
Lewiston CC, situated on the valley's eastern slope, is the region's premier layout. Opened in 1974, the course flows naturally through canyons above the Snake River. The course features a man-made lake for a driving range and a handful of memorable holes. Among the choice holes is the 150-yard, par-3 fourth hole, with its elevated tee that requires a precise swing over a pond. There are several other breath-taking holes, primarily on the back nine, that are straight and narrow and require the same from your club.
Venerable Clarkston CC, which dates back in some form to 1934, is in the valley. It's an old-school course, switching back and forth while weaving through and around 800 trees and four ponds. It's tight and flat and, again, there are some holes that will leave with you.
Trees aplenty at Clarkson Country Club
Clarkston has held various regional events over the years and the final two holes likely have produced some drama. For the par-3, 162-yard 17th, you'll need to club up to reach a pin you can barely see at the top of a long slope. Determining distance and club choice are critical. Then the short par-4, 297-yard 18th can be tricky because it's a blind shot, the trees on the left can knock down your drive and anything right can push your ball among the 16th fairway trees.
What's great about both private clubs is that they offer public play anytime, at a good price, $50. And anytime means virtually all year, since the area gets little snow and is in a rain shadow, just 12 inches a year.
The 17th hole at Clarkston Country Club, straight up.
There are also decent public tracts. Quail Ridge in on the valley's western slope – directly across the Snake from Lewiston CC. It features small greens, uneven lies and elevated tees. Bryden Canyon GC is not far away in Lewiston while the heralded Palouse Ridge, on the WSU campus, is just 23 miles up and outside the canyon rim.
You can come for the golf – buddy trips, couples and family trips – but the wine may bring you back. The wine is very good and the wine-makers are better. They're eager to show off their handiwork. They want to please. They know they may have something here.
"It's a really good combination," Brown said of the wine/golf combo. "It brings people in to this area to play golf and test our wines. Everyone who visits Walla Walla plays Wine Valley and that is starting to be the trend here."
Any discussion of wine in this valley has to begin with a dynamic millennial couple, Coco and Karl Umiker, co-owners of Clearwater Canyon Cellars in Lewiston. They have devoted themselves to the art, as she earned a doctorate in wine microbiology from WSU while Karl has a masters degree in soil sciences and spent 11 years in agricultural research.
"It really is our passion to unlock the magic of this valley of grape growing," Karl said. "That's why the immigrants were so impressed with this area, the Germans, the Italians, the French. They were fully committed to the area, fully committed to making the best wine possible. That's what we're striving make, that perfect wine. It's an unattainable goal but something great to strive toward."
Karl and Coco Umiker, owners of Clearwater Canyon Cellars
Wine-making here goes way back, long before any golf courses or paper plants or munitions factories. Back in the late 1800s, European immigrants recognized that the region – on the same plane as Bordeaux, France, had great wine potential. The wine they produced in the early 1900s was, in fact, prized but Prohibition put a lid on the local wine-making industry.
Coco's family was part of that wine-growing era. More than 100 years ago, her grandfather owned and worked the land, the same plot where the Clearwater Canyon Cellars building sits today. The couple moved into their new facility last year after struggling with the business for a decade.
That's also about how long their struggle was to earn the AVA. The Umikers along with Mike Pearson and Melissa Sanborn, co-owners of Colter's Creek Winery, were the driving forces behind the AVA designation. The other wineries, as well at least two more coming on line next year, are beneficiaries of their AVA pursuit.
What all the wine-makers look for each year is what Coco calls "the zone of goodness," when the grapes are just right to pick in the fall and the wine is just right to bottle.
Coco added that there has been "a definite shift (of interests). People are coming to our community. You're feeling this momentum."
The golf courses have benefited as well as a number of growing businesses, guided wine tours and new restaurants, such as the organic Mystic Cafe in downtown Lewiston. There is even a hotel, the Quality Inn in Clarkston, that features a newly remodeled driving range in back (see related story) and Dave's Valley Golf Center.
"A lot of businesses are doing things to give visitors more things to do when they're here. We're all working together," Lewiston CC's Brown said. "There is a great rapport within these two cities. Everyone is willing to work together, which I think is something you see in smaller cities. It has been kind of a team effort in a lot of ways."
Bob Sherwin
Bob grew up in Cleveland, an underdog city with perennial underdog teams, and that gave him an appreciation and an affinity for the grinders in golf, guys such as Rocco Mediate, Jhonattan Vegas and star-crossed John Daly. This is the 46th year for Bob as a sportswriter, the first 34 working for newspapers throughout the west, Tucson (Daily Star), San Francisco (Examiner) and Seattle (Times), and the past 10 years as a freelancer. He has covered just about every sport, including golf tournaments, Tucson Open, Bing Crosby/AT&T Pro-Am, the 1998 PGA Championship, the 2010 U.S. Senior Open, the 2010 U.S. Amateur the 2015 U.S. Open and the annual Champions Tour Boeing Classic. He also writes articles for golf magazines. For most of his 20 years at the Seattle Times his primary beat was the Mariners. He then picked up Washington men's basketball in the winter. He also was the beat writer for the Sonics, including 1996 when they played the Bulls for the NBA title. After a lifetime hacking on public courses, he finally gave in and joined a country club in 2011, the Members Club of Aldarra near Seattle. Despite (or perhaps because) of his 14 handicap, he won the 'Super Senior'' (65 and older) championship in 2017. He has a pair of aces – 37 years apart – and in 2009 came agonizingly close to his ultimate golf goal of scoring in the 70s when he finished with an even 80. He lives in Seattle, and spends part of his winters in Marco Island, Fla.
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Top 5 Best White Noise Machine for Office Cubicles and Therapy Office
Whether you want to drown out background noise or help create an air of relaxation, a white noise machine for office cubicles can be a great addition.
In this article, I review the top 5 best white noise machines for therapy offices and office cubicles. I'll also cover some information on why white noise can be beneficial in these settings.
Before we go over my top picks, though, I'll provide a comprehensive guide discussing the main things to consider when buying a white noise machine for office cubicles. Hopefully, by the end you'll have your perfect choice or will have the right information to make a decision.
What is White Noise?
White noise is a term used for sound emitted at every frequency audible to the human ear. This is a range of 20Hz to 20kHz and basically sounds like a "shhh" sound. Think of it like TV picture static but for your ears.
A white noise machine plays these frequencies in random order at the same amplitude. White noise is one of several "noise colors", which I've discussed in a previous post in more detail.
Another way of understanding white noise is in relation to white light. White light is made up of every visible frequency of light, and the same is true for white noise and sound. You can check out the video below on white noise if your're interested.
Frequency and Amplitude in White Noise Machines for Office Cubicles
Above I used the terms frequency and amplitude. These are common terms when discussing sound, but it'll help to define them so we can understand how white noise machines work.
Frequency (also known as pitch) is the number of times per second that a sound wave repeats itself. Sound waves are, unsurprisingly, waves that oscillate. This means they move back and forth in a regular, repetitive way.
We measure frequency in Hertz (Hz) and a high-frequency wave oscillates more than a low-frequency wave within a set duration. As mentioned, humans can typically hear between 20Hz (low frequency) and 20kHz (high frequency).
Amplitude refers to a wave's strength, which we typically perceive as its volume (or loudness). Various other factors impact volume, but amplitude is the main one.
We measure amplitude in decibels (dB), which refers to the sound wave's pressure level (intensity). Decibels are logarithmic, which means that every 10dB increase results in a doubling of perceived loudness.
Here's a chart of some common sounds in decibels.
Common Sound
Whispering 10
Quiet Office 50
Normal Conversation 60
Heavy Traffic 80
Chainsaw 100
Fireworks 150
Shotgun 160
So, when it comes to choosing a white noise machine for office cubicles, you obviously need to ensure it's louder than 50dB.
White Noise and Productivity in an Office, Cubicles, or in Therapy
So why does white noise help in situations such as offices or therapy? The main reason is that white noise "confuses" your brain and helps to block out distracting background noise.
Playing every audible frequency not only masks existing noise pollution, but also gives your brain something indeterminate to focus on. This helps with concentration but also with relaxation, which is why it's useful in therapy offices.
Similarly, white noise is shown to help productivity. In 2014, the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience published a study on this subject. It found that white noise helps memory retention and improves learning in loud environments.
Both of these factors are necessary for improved productivity, so the link should be obvious.
Finally, another important factor is privacy. Using a white noise machine for office privacy helps to mask the sound of conversation in essentially the opposite way to the benefit described above. Provided it's loud enough, people outside the room won't be able to hear your conversation.
Positioning a White Noise Machine for Therapy Office
A key factor in getting the most from your white noise machine is putting it in the best place. Consider the following:
Positioning it on a desk will allow the sound to fill the space more effectively.
If you want privacy, position it between the speaker/listener and the door.
You'll need the machine's volume to be louder than speaking volume (70dB).
These are just some general positioning points. I'll discuss them in more detail in the guide below.
What to Look for in a White Noise Machine for Offices
These are what I consider to be the main deciding factors when choosing the best white noise machine for a therapy office or office cubicle.
Noise Color
Generally, white noise is the most important. But for blocking out talking, you might want to consider pink noise, too. It focuses more on lower frequencies so can be useful for masking deeper voices.
Brown noise is another low frequency option; it's similar to the rumble you get inside the cabin of an airplane. It's my personal favorite for using while working because I find it provides the best concentration.
Most white noise machines will come with some soothing sounds; usually nature sounds.
While this might not be helpful for office productivity, it'll be a useful feature in a sound machine for a therapy office. For example, playing the sound of rainfall or bird song will help a client to relax before their session begins.
Sound quality is determined by the quality of the speakers built into the machine. Lower quality speakers will have an issue playing some frequencies (particularly low frequencies) at high volumes.
If you want a white noise machine for productivity in a loud environment, ensure it has quality speakers. Crackling speakers can be incredibly distracting.
Sound Looping
Some white noise machines have sound looping, which means there's a noticeable break in the sound they emit. This might be distracting for some people and will break concentration. If this is you, choose a non-looping machine.
When choosing a white noise machine for office cubicles, an AC power cable will be the most logical option. Some devices also have USB power cables, meaning you could plug them into your computer.
Similarly, some models are battery powered, but this would only be helpful if you move around a lot.
I imagine the last thing you'll want in a white noise machine is a complicated setup. Many are plug-in-and-play and have memory functions. This saves your settings from the previous session and makes them much easier to use.
But some models will be more complicated, particularly as you start adding on extra features.
A headphone jack is probably the only extra feature worth mentioning when choosing a sound masking machine for the office. If you work in an open-plan office, it might be polite to plug headphones into the device. After all, not everyone will share your love of white noise.
5 Best White Noise Machine for Therapy Office and Office Cubicles
So, here are my top picks for best white noise machines for office environments. They're based on the factors listed above and will be suitable for both therapy offices and office cubicles.
1. Top Pick: Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Machine
This white noise machine from Marpac is ideal for offices because it's simple to use and produces high quality sound.
Unlike digital white noise machines, this model uses a real fan to produce sound. Importantly, this means the sound is entirely natural and of good quality. It has 2 speed settings and multiple volume options.
It has a 6-foot power cable, making it suitable for most office cubicles. Also, you just need to plug it in and turn it on so you can get almost immediate relief from distracting sounds.
One downside is that, after a while, the fan might start rattling. This is a risk you take using natural white noise. That said, it's simple enough to fix by cleaning the fan. And, if that doesn't work, it's covered by a 1-year warranty.
Another con is that it doesn't play soothing sounds. This means it might not be suitable for use in a therapy office but will be fine as a noise canceling machine for office cubicles.
Simple and easy to use.
Produces white noise naturally.
6-foot power cable.
Good volume and sound quality.
Can start rattling after frequent use.
Doesn't play nature sounds.
2. Top Budget Pick: Elesories White Noise Machine
If you need a white noise machine on a budget, this one from Elesories might be the choice for you. It plays a range of white, pink, and brown noises along with 7 nature sounds.
The machine uses a 52mm hi-fi speaker, which gives it good sound quality even at high volumes. Also, it has a headphone jack, which is useful for shared office spaces.
It's really easy to set up; you can simply plug it in and go. You change the settings using the buttons on top, which allow you to cycle through the various sound settings. You have the option of either an AC power cable or USB adapter, too.
Some users reported issues with the power cable remaining in place. But, providing you don't move it around too much, this shouldn't be a massive issue.
My major issue with this white noise machine is that the speaker is located on the bottom. While its maximum volume is quite high, this does reduce its spread. As a result, it might get drowned out in larger spaces.
Easy to use.Good sound quality.
Plays nature sounds – suitable for both offices and therapy offices.
2 power options.
Power cable can get wobbly.
Speaker is located on the bottom – affects volume.
3. Sleep Plant White Noise Machine
Although appearance isn't that high on the list of buying factors for a white noise machine, this one looks great. Sleep Plant has designed it to look like a potted plant, meaning it won't look that out of place on an office desk.
It has a standard white noise setting and 10 other sound cycles. Unfortunately, there aren't any natural sounds, but it's still suitable as a white noise generator for the office.
This white noise machine is surprisingly loud for its size, and you can adjust the volume using a dial. It also has Bluetooth functionality so you can connect it to your smartphone.
You power it using a USB cable and it also comes with a wall adapter. In the past, some users reported problems with the USB cable but this has recently been fixed.
The only other downside is that it hums slightly when plugged in. While not everyone will find this distracting, it might be an issue for some, particularly if you're trying to mask distracting noises.
Looks great for a white noise machine.
Simple to set up and use.
Has 10 sound settings.
Bluetooth functionality.
No nature sounds – perhaps not suitable for a therapist office.
Hums when plugged in – might be distracting.
4. Big Red Rooster White Noise Machine
This white noise machine has 8 sound settings, including nature sounds, which makes it perfect for both concentration and relaxation. It'll be suitable as a sound machine for therapy office and for use in an office cubicle.
It has a maximum volume of 100dB, which is incredibly loud. Luckily, there are loads of volume settings and it's enough to know that it could mask distracting noises louder than heavy traffic. In short, it'll be ideal for office privacy.
You can easily set the sound and volume using the buttons, and it also has a memory function that saves your previous settings. It comes with an AC power cable but you can also use batteries. This makes it ideal if you don't have a suitable power outlet in your office.
One downside to this white noise machine is that its sounds loop. While this isn't as noticeable with the white noise setting, you can really hear it with the nature sounds. Some people might find this distracting, particularly if they're trying to relax.
Another slight issue is that there's a noticeable drop in sound quality at higher volumes. But setting the volume at 3 is enough for masking office sounds, and you won't hear any crackles or static at that volume.
Gets very loud.
Has 8 sound settings.
Easy to set up and use.
AC power cable or battery powered.
Loses sound quality at higher volumes.
Nature sounds loop after 15-20 seconds.
5. Serene Evolution White Noise Machine
While a simple white noise function is fine in a sound masking machine for the office, this one has 60 different sound functions! More than anything, this gives you loads of control over the type of sound you play, whether it's for concentration or relaxation.
It has 3 white noise settings, 13 fan sounds, 5 brown noise settings, and a wide range of natural sounds. This makes it ideal as a white noise machine for a counseling office or for office privacy.
One great feature of this device that others lack is a remote control. Although not necessary, this does make changing the settings much easier. You can change the settings directly on the device, too.
It uses non-looping sounds and plays at a very high volume. The device remembers your previous sound and volume settings, which is helpful for frequent use in the office.
One downside is that some users reported a drop in sound quality at high volumes. However, the middle settings are loud enough to mask voices and general background noise, so hopefully this won't be a massive issue.
An issue I noticed was that it's not great at masking low-frequency noises. I imagine this is due to speaker quality, which would also explain the above problem. If you need to go very loud or drown out low-frequency noises, it might be worth choosing a different white noise machine.
60 different sound settings.
Remote control with 50-foot range.
Non-looping sounds.
High volume settings.
Issues with sound quality at high volumes.
Not great at masking low-frequency sounds.
Final Thoughts on the Best White Noise Machine for Offices
Hopefully this article has helped you find the best white noise machine for a therapy office or office cubicle.
My top pick is the Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Machine. While it doesn't have the same kind of functionality as digital white noise machines, it's enough for most office settings.
But if you're buying on a budget, the Elesories White Noise Machine is a good choice. It's simple, functional, won't break the bank, and the few trade-offs for the price are not that big of a deal.
Do you have a white noise machine of choice for using in the office? Let me know in the comments below.


I came to you because I have 5 Dwarf puffer and I found out a new little one, probably 2 months old.
He swim a bit everywhere in the tank and when he came close to one he just jump on on bite, but sometimes he bites and he didn't let the other one go (he keeps bitting him, he holds him).
I've seen males doing little fight by just give each other like headbutt, but this time with the little one it's like, realy more violent !
The 2 dominated males got little marks on them now, cause of the repeated bites.
I would like to know if it's normal, and the little one will became more cool by growing up or if I should do something special.
I would realy, realy appreciat if you can help me !!
Sorry for my english, it's not my native speach.
How large is your tank? Is it heavily decorated?
It's a 120 L, so a bit more than 31 gallon.
It's planted, so yes I guess it got many place for them to hide.
And also I give them food every day, frozen artemias and vase worms.
He eats every day with the adults so I don't think it can be because he's starvind or something like this.
Most puffers don't play well with others. For the most part, DPs can be friendly towards each other but only in good balance of M-F.
Ok, that's what I've taught.
I only have 1 female and 4 males, because I've got them from a rescue so I didn't have much choice.
So there is nothing I can realy do about his behaviour ?
I can only hope that he will became a bit more friendly with the time ?
Well then, there you go... It should be 1 male to 3 females or you will definitely have male on male aggression--sometimes fighting to the death. You're either going to have to set up a separate tank or find a home for the aggressor.
Do you think if I can find more females it would help to decrease his aggressivity ?
Even if we can't say for the moment if it's a male or a female ?
Your tank is already fully stocked. Can't you rehome the 1 puff?
I can't make another tank for him and where I leave it's quite hard to find people who can be able to offer him a good home (I'm in a small city).
I've watch him when I've give them food yesterday and I think he's less aggressive than he was, he keeps being like before only towards 1 male.
I've read that it could be because even at a young age the puffer fight the others ones to find their place in the hierarchy in the groupe, maybe it's this ? And when he will calm down when he will have find "his place" ?
It's also possible you have 2 males. They will fight to the death.
I got a new tank this afternoon !
It's a 8 gallon, I'm gonna plante it and in something like a month the little puffer will be in his own home.
Do you think he's gonna be ok like this ?
Ok, I'm reassured he and the others are gonna be ok !
But, the couple in the tank keep having spawning behavior, if there is another fry I really will not be able to have a 3rd tank for them.


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Dr Bernard Bourke
Dr Bernie Bourke is recognised in both Australia and globally as one of the most experienced vascular surgeons in practice, having performed over 2000 carotid endarterectomies, over 1000 open abdominal aneurysm repairs, over 350 Carotid stenting procedures, over 500 aortic stent grafts together with thousands of varicose vein and peripheral angioplasty procedures.
Dr Bernie Bourke introduced endovascular treatment of abdominal and peripheral aneurysms in the 1990s, in addition to minimally invasive treatment of lower limb arterial occlusive disease, and carotid stenting.
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Dr Bernie Bourke is a highly experienced Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and member of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgeons (ANZSVS).
Dr Bernard Bourke is a graduate of the University of Sydney Medical School. He completed FRACS training in general surgery at the Royal North Shore Hospital and then spent 3 years as a senior vascular registrar at Charing Cross Hospital in London.
When Dr Bourke returned to Australia, he spent 15 months dedicated to vascular research at Royal North Shore Hospital. His research involved endothelial cell seeding of synthetic bypass grafts. The results of that research were published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery as well as a chapter in Bruno Reichart's textbook: "Recent Advances in Cardiovascular Surgery" (1989).
Dr Bourke introduced Vascular Surgery to the Central Coast in January 1986.
Dr Bernard Bourke maintains a strong interest in vascular research and has published and presented many topics relating to vascular surgery in international journals and meetings.
Dr Bernie Bourke has held a number of administrative positions with the Australian and New Zealand Society for Vascular Surgery, including the role of President of the ANZSVS in 2017-2018. He has chaired the Standards and Relationship portfolio of the ANZSVS and is a member of the ANZSVS Audit Monitoring Committee. He was also chair of the RACS Digital Imaging working party which was a multi-disciplinary party involving the RACS, the RANZCR, ADIA and various imaging associations to manage the implementation of Digital Imaging into medical, and in particular, surgical practice. As past chair of the Audit & CPD sub-committee, Dr Bourke was integrally involved in the development of the Australasian Vascular Audit, which is a bi-national audit of complete vascular surgical practice, and has now become a mandatory requirement for all practicing vascular surgeons who seek membership of the ANZSVS.
Dr Bernie Bourke was admitted to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Court of Examiners in 2005. He has also served the maximum allotted period of 9 years as a Supervisor of SET Vascular training for the RACS.
FRACS (Vascular & Endovascular) , MBBS , DDU
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Ride with RENEW was a huge success!
Thank you: Your support made it all possible
The first ever RENEW Wisconsin bike event occurred over the weekend of September 28 and 29 and was a major inspirational and fundraising success.
RENEW would like to thank all of you who sent your support and donations to us for our Ride with RENEW bike tour event. 161 of you donated over $8,000 to support this event and work toward a clean, renewable energy future in Wisconsin. We blew way past our goal of raising $5,000, which two of our major donors John and Mary Frantz had generously agreed to match. We were shocked and humbled when John and Mary offered to match the $8,000 all of you had donated, bringing our total to over $16,000!
Here are some of the highlights:
1 sag wagon
3106 feet in elevation
9 corporate and in-kind sponsors
Over $16,000 raised (includes the match by John & Mary Frantz)
12 renewable sites visited
2 songs written
1 broken chain, 1 broken spoke
Many great experiences
We wanted to share with you some of the highlights of the bike ride, so we created a photo album on our Google+ page.
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RENEW's new executive director, Tyler Huebner, initiated RENEW's first 100 mile bike ride event to emphasize RENEW's campaigns, fundraise to support these campaigns, get some exercise, and be part of an adventure. We hit the mark on all of these attributes! In addition, Tyler started this bike ride to get 100 Monthly Sustainers of RENEW Wisconsin, and set the 100 miles as a benchmark to coincide with this goal. We've already got 14 Monthly Sustainers: join us as a Monthly Sustainer of RENEW today and continue supporting our work with a monthly contribution of $25 or more!
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Ride Summary
Saturday's event started on the Merrimac ferry, north of Madison, and ventured up the hill to the International Crane Foundation to see their hot water and electric solar systems. The first hill was the second highest on the trip and it was a joy to eventually get on top. The next major stop was at the LEED Platinum Aldo Leopold Center near Baraboo and then the group took the Levee Road, Wisconsin River route on the way back towards the ferry. Saturday's event will be remembered by riders as being one that was warm, windy, rainy (at the end), and full of surprises.
Sunday started in the Middleton Park & Ride and quickly ventured past the new Dane County BioDigester being built just west of Middleton. Next stop was the Epic's new Galactic Wind farm in Northern Dane County. The weather was perfect for biking: sunny, 60 degrees, and no wind. However these conditions meant the Epic system's wind turbines blades were not spinning. The group then stopped at a private residence that was heated by 16 solar thermal panels on a south facing roof with an incredible view.
The toughest riding part of the trip was next, up the hill to the Bleu Mont Dairy near Blue Mounds State Park. Bleu Mont Dairy is a zero energy operation with wind, solar thermal and solar electric providing all the power for the award winning dairy, which also supports a passive solar greenhouse and cave cheese storage. We continued up the hill to Britington Park and then were glad to descend down to Mt. Horeb and the solar based Grumpy Troll Brew Pub. The trip ended going on the Military Ridge State Bike Trail and viewing the solar system at Standard Imaging and Middleton Alternative High School's solar shingles.
All in all, it was a fantastic weekend at the end of September, riding for a really great cause and fun adventure. Many thanks to all who participated as riders, sponsors, supporters, logistic planners, sage wagon drivers, and renewable site owners. Special thanks to John and Mary Frantz who were able to match all of the other 161 sponsors with a generous gift.
Based on this success, RENEW plans to make the early fall bike ride an annual event. Stay tuned for details at the end of summer 2014.
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An exchange with Monty Colvin
Written by Anthony Castellitto
Catching up with the driving force behind one of Geffen's rising stars. What was obliterated by Nirvana has found new meaning in new projects and hard questions.
Everyone has one or two artists, whether it be music, art, literature, etc., with whom they feel a certain kinship. It's almost as if, through their art, they are not only speaking directly to you, but are actually speaking for you.
For me, that artist is Monty Colvin, and I was really stoked when he agreed to take a few moments to offer his insights on a handful of the tunes that have touched me the most.
About Monty Colvin: Musician, painter, satirist, creative genius, all around good guy...hmmm....maybe I should just let Monty introduce himself:
"Some of you may know me as the bass player from the 90's band, Galactic Cowboys. Others will know me from my solo project, CRUNCHY, while still others know me as a guy who does artwork and makes paintings. These days, people are getting to know me as a podcaster from my show, Monty's Rockcast. However you know me, or whatever brought you here, thanks!" - Monty (montycolvin.net)
* Fun Fact: Monty is the cousin of the late De De Ramone
About Galactic Cowboys:
Galactic Cowboys 'almost' hit it big in the early nineties, but soon after signing a huge recording contract with Geffen, were unceremoniously discarded in favor of grunge pioneers Nirvana.
An extremely colorful, immensely talented, spiritually conscious, politically astute, deliriously cynical band of righteous brothers, Galactic Cowboys have quietly achieved a rabid, cult-like status amongst melodic-prog-thrash-pop-metal enthusiasts.
After I got my hands on their first two major label releases it was evident, to me anyway, that Galactic Cowboys were a band destined for greatness. Ultimately major label success proved allusive for a band that defied categorization and were arguably ahead of their time. On their last album, 2000?s unpromoted Let It Go, the group expanded its social commentaries to include the loss of innocence, teen angst, moral decay, political bias, the gun culture and glorification of violence in the media. I highly recommend exploring their rich and relevant catalog of music!
Monty confesses right from the onset,
"I have changed a lot since writing those songs. They were statements about how I felt at the time, or how I believed. Since then I've done much "soul searching" and contemplating about life. I've also dug deeper into how things in our world work politically. My lyrics would probably be very different today and I probably wouldn't even have written some of those songs now."
Here are the songs (lyrical excerpts included) that I've identified to Monty as having a special emotional, almost spiritual, impact.
"Evil Twin" (From the album Horse That Bud Bought 1997)
"Cheatin' at the game
Not responsible for your pain
Blame it on my evil twin
Well, I know he's got my name
But I swear we're not the same
Blame it on my evil twin..."
"That was basically about blaming others for your own faults or NOT taking responsibility for your own actions. I wrote that back when the OJ trail was going on and the lawyers wanted to focus on "race" or anything other than the FACTS."
"Media Slant" (Horse That Bud Bought 1997) "Rousseau and Stalin must be cheering in their graves / I hear their rhetoric in everything they say."
"This song still rings true today. The television and news media here in the US is so liberally biased that they are able to sway political elections. It's a disgrace. I think we touched on it somewhat in this Galactic Cowboys song."
"T.I.M." (Let It Go 2000)
"Hey! Could ya help, Jenny J.?
Gotta problem at home
And I don't really know what to do
Oh! The kid's outta control
And the ring in the nose
And the terrible clothes gotta go
And he won't listen to me
Is he just too blind to see?
See! That he's angry with me
And he doesn't feel love
As I give him the shove out the door
And his problem is with me
Am I just too blind to see?
And it's what you need...Total Inside Makeover"
"It stands for Total Inside Makeover. I was watching shows like Jenny Jones at the time. They would bring troubled kids on and give them makeovers for their clothes and outward appearances. The words were my way of saying they needed to change things inside themselves first. I would still agree with that.
A Different Way (Let It Go 2000) "Looked at as one peculiar soul / Who prayed that God would not let go."
"This was a song about being a Christian. I struggled with that lifestyle my entire life. The mental torture of trying to please God, please other Christians, was too much for me. It probably had a lot to do with my up-bringing, but it always made me feel like a complete failure. But there was also some kind of comfort in feeling like you were part of a "club." And there was great fear involved if I ever even thought about leaving the club. I finally did, and those people who used to view me as a "brother," now look down on me, and pity me."
Disneys Spinning (Let It Go 2000)
"Looks like now the Beatles weren't so bad
Mr. Manson makes the Four look fab
'Cause death and evil is what sells today
And Walter Disney's spinnin' in his grave
Grandpa's Woodstock acid wasn't brown
President lit up and passed it down
The days of outrage have all gone away
Bet that Disney's spinnin' in his grave
Remember back to days when kids were kids and it was fun
And the kids didn't carry guns
While we were pleasure hunting we got tricked like Elmer Fudd
Brainwashed by the media
Inconvenienced by a small mistake
Mother chooses to exterminate
I wonder what the forefathers would say
The land of the free, home of the depraved
I bet that Disney's spinnin'
I bet that Disney's spinnin' round
I bet that Disney's spinnin' in his grave."
"A song about how messed up the world had gotten. As things evolve in society, our tolerance for certain things tends to expand and morals tend to decay. It was really just a statement about that. There's so much I could say about it but the words pretty much speak for themselves."
Another Hill (Let It Go 2000)
"Another hill
Another monster we can kill
A broken will
That tells me we are not alone
And it's comforting to know
Another hill
Another hard to swallow pill
A void to fill
You never leave me
We're not alone."
"I wrote this at a really hard time in my life when I was very down and discouraged. And yet, things only got worse after I wrote the song. It's about getting through the trials in life. I wanted to believe God was there with me. These days I'm not sure if those are mind games that people play to help them get through things, or if it really IS GOD. I still try to hold onto the hope that there is a God who can help us, or watches over us. But most of what I believed in has been shaken. I know that disappoints people, and I understand. I used to stand back and judge others who didn't think and believe like I did. But I am just searching."
AC: I respect the stance you took and I understand your current doubts. Obviously we all have our own unique challenges that shake our faith. I think it's hard to straddle the fence. You're either 'all in' or your faith takes a back seat. Right now I'm all in, but historically I haven't been. Monty, one last thing, do you still lean fairly conservative?
Colvin: "I'm a pretty hard core conservative. Politically and in life. I love metal and rock and roll, but my views remain right wing."
AC is a freelance writer with a passion for Christian Apologetics and music with articles published at Burnside Writers Collective, The Phantom Tollbooth, HMmagazine and Reformed Perspective Magazine.
http://vitalcommentaries.blogspot.com


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Q: Laying out website div's with dynamic spacers Here is a div layout :

What I am trying to accomplish is set the mainContent a 1000px wide and of variable height based on content. The left and right spacers should resize themselves based on the display screen so that the mainContent does not move and the website appears centered on page. What is the best way to achieve this kind of dynamic re-sizing? The solution seeds to be browser agnostic.

A: Apply below given style to your HTML and check that it full fills your requirement or not.
#mainContainer{
    width:100%;
    background:green;
    overflow:hidden
}
#Content{
    background:gray;
    width:1000px;
    float:left;
    margin:0 auto;

}
#leftSpacer{
    float:left;
    background:red;
}
#rightSpacer{
    float:left;
    background:red;
}

A: You can use the flexbox,like this:
html,body{
  margin:0;
  padding: 0;
  height: 100%;
}
#mainContainer {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  display: -moz-box;
  display: -webkit-box;
  display: -ms-flexbox;
  display: -webkit-flex;
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  -moz-box-orient: horizontal;
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  -moz-box-direction: row;
  -webkit-box-direction: row;
  -webkit-flex-flow: row nowrap;
  -ms-flex-flow: row nowrap;
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}
#rightSpacer,
#leftSpacer{
  background: red;
  -webkit-box-flex: 1;
  -moz-box-flex: 1;
  -ms-flex: 1;
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}
#Content {
  width: 1000px;
  background: green;
}

but it doesn't support for ie9-. Pls view the DEMO,if you want to know more flexbox, pls click here.

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Q: What do you call the act of synchronizing your flight to that of another plane so that you remain on its side never overtaking it? I am not quite sure if there's any word for this very precise idea, but I would like to know how I can succinctly express it. So I am looking for a verb or a noun that would allow me to express the idea of a plane or many planes synchronizing its or their flight to another reference plane either in the middle of the group or not, or next if it's a single plane or not, so that they remain on it's side and never overtake the reference plane or fall behind, where we would never have a V shape formation, a \ formation and whatnot, just a _ formation so to speak.
For example:

The planes flew side by side next to Jimmy's plane so as to form a
  straight line.

A: That would be "flying in formation". The pattern of two flying side by side is the formation.
Alternatively, if you are just maintaining position relative to it without its cooperation, it would be keeping pace with the other plane.

A: If you are looking for a phrase which specifically refers to planes flying exactly side by side, I recall from reading books about the Second World War RAF* that it is called 'line abreast'.
It is in origin a nautical term for ships in the same formation. Whether it is still used by modern pilots, I have no idea. It does at least seem like a phrase the reader would have a decent chance of working out for themselves, if they had never seen it before.
*Douglas Bader FTW

A: When plane B flys keeping pace with plane A, it is often said to fly "on A's wing" and if this is habitual, the pilot of B may be said to be the "wingman" of the pilot of A. This implies that B is beside, and perhaps slightly behind A. It is originally a military formation, and the terms is still primarily used in that context, or in metaphoric extensions of it.
If a set of three or more plains fly in a diagonal line, so that the second is beside and behind the first, and th third further beside and behind the second, they may be said to fly "in echelon". This is again originally and primarily a military term. But then formation flying is primarily a military practice.
"On the wing of" is both more specific and less formal than "in formation".
Metaphorically when two friends go out together, particularly two young men, one may be said to be the other's "wingman". This implies that the wingman is there largely to assist the first person, perhaps in finding a date.


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Truth For All Time: A Brief Outline of the Christian Faith, by John Calvin, translated by Stuart Olyott.
Banner of Truth Trust, 1998, paperback, xi + 77 pages, £2.95.
Available from the Free Presbyterian Bookroom, 133 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6LE.
JOHN CALVIN is noted for his Institutes of the Christian Religion, a work which he revised repeatedly between its first appearance in 1536 and his final edition of 1559. In the Institutes Calvin aimed to provide a systematic statement of Biblical doctrine which, as he put it, "will be a kind of key opening up to all the children of God a right and ready access to the understanding of the sacred volume…an introduction to the profitable reading both of the Old and New Testament". His concern, as in his commentaries and lectures, was to let the Word of God be heard.
The Brief Outline was published by Calvin as a popularly written summary of the first edition of the Institutes. For various reasons the work was replaced by others, but the publishers have considered it worthwhile to bring it out again in a new translation from the French.
There are six sections: Knowing God and knowing ourselves. The Law of the Lord; Faith; Prayer; The Sacraments; Order in Church and State. Included are brief expositions of the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer and the Apostles' Creed. Sections and sub-sections are short. Sentences are clear and to the point. The approach is warmly devotional, experimental and practical. In short compass Calvin introduces readers to a wide range of Biblical truth.
The book can be read through at one sitting and then studied more carefully paragraph by paragraph for maximum benefit. The goodly number of young people scattered throughout our congregations who show an interest in the Gospel would probably be helped by it in their desire to develop a framework of Biblical doctrine. Even those who have read quite widely will benefit from being confronted in a simple though profound way with basic Christian truth. Careful reading should provoke thought, promote understanding, and even whet the appetite for the Institutes themselves.
It is a pity that the plural rather than the singular is used in the occasional places where God is addressed when the English language has the ability to reflect accurately the original languages in this respect. It is also necessary to guard against wrong deductions from Calvin's statements regarding aspects of the Sabbath which he regarded as shadows done away in Christ. Though Calvin considered that the Sabbath had temporary typical implications for the Jews prior to the coming of Christ, it is clear from his writings that he also maintained that the day was of Divine appointment and has been retained in the New Testament Church, that God's reasons for appointing it are equally applicable to us, and that those 'restless spirits' who were 'making an outcry' about the observance of the Lord's Day were to be opposed. He was resisting a superstitious use of the Sabbath. Even Calvin's statements must be assessed in the context of his general teaching, and must be examined in the sight of God's Word. Calvin would approve of that approach.
Rev. H. M. Cartwright
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Our evaluation approach combined developing a programme logic for JDT, which incorporated the Paris Declaration commitments in a results-oriented framework, with a desk review, web survey and semi-structured interviews.


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But I digress. This blog has evolved over time from an on-line diary of doing something different (giving up work, bringing up Charlie) to a rag-bag of all sorts of things from book reviews, political rants, psychology lessons, musical interludes, Mr Maker moments and many a cri de coeur as well as the ubiquitous reflections on children and childcare.
But does what you do define who you are? Because if it does, I'm no longer sure who I am. Or what this blog is about. I need help.
But where do you turn in a moment of existential blogging crisis?
If you've made it this far, thanks for reading. And if you do it often, may I ask you a simple question - why? What do you expect to find here? And does it meet with your expectations? And if you're new here, is this what you're looking for? Will you be back?
I hope so, of course. Because ultimately, whatever blogging pigeon-hole we might find ourselves in, it's all about engagement, isn't it? Being a parent is probably the most important thing many of us will ever do. But is it who we are?
Should a so-called parent blog be exclusively about parenting, the parent, or both?
I read your blog because I enjoy your writing, regardless of whether the posts are parent-related or not. In fact, as I don't have a small child anymore, I find I'm drawn to posts across the blogosphere that aren't solidly fixed in the mummy/daddy blogging category.
There are more reviews on your blog than in the past but if I'm not interested, I'll move on and pop back when something catches my eye.
It's hard to try and pigeon-hole one's blog. Mine is meant to be travel-related but most of my posts are about other random topics and I'm often more likely to get a response from chit-chat about getting a new kitchen than I am from a post about a holiday.
You're right, it's all about connection and engagement.
That's good to know Trish, thanks! I suppose it's a case of specialisation v generalisation, and I'm firmly in the latter camp - temperamentally - both as a blog writer and blog reader.
I like the variety, Tim. If you felt that you needed direction, or a niche, I'd still read your blog (unless that niche was motor racing).
This is a really, really interesting post. I've been feeling the same way myself for some time now. Starting off as a "blogger", becoming a bit "mummy-blogger" stroke "farming" stroke "writing" stroke anything that takes my fancy, it is often difficult to define my actual blog. A bit of everything, except naughty stuff, could probably sum me up.
When I come here, I expect to read about Charlie. That's what your blog title says and that's what, I suspect, people will expect to see. But you want my humble opinion? I like to read a variety of subjects on a blog. If the blog is just about one aspect of life, it makes the blogger look a bit uninterestng, and I say that with the utmost respect. Blogging is very individual and we have to take the rough with the smooth. At the end of the day, if we don't like a blog, or we do think a particular post is something we'd prefer not to read, then the best thing to do is click onto the next one. As many people have told me recently, you should blog about what you want to blog about.
It's your blog and the definition of who you are should be in the general blog, not in what people expect to read.
For the record, you have a great blog and I'll always come back, no matter what you blog about!
I don't necessarily think a blog defines you, perhaps it's more of a reflection of the writer. The writer defines the blog.
What happens in every day life; having an opinion on something; enjoying a specific genre of music, film or book – is not determined by the fact that you choose to write about it.
That we choose to write about things gives an insight into the type of person we are, what we choose to write about gives insight on a deeper level.
Blogging for me is much like any other pastime or hobby – it's something I enjoy purely for self-gratification. I very much enjoy your blog and the variety of subjects you write about, and I get that sense of enjoyment because it comes across in your writing. What your blog emanates most (whatever your subject matter) is interest, genuineness, intelligence and humour, and I believe that to be an honest reflection of the author.
I hope this in some small way is a step toward solving your identity crisis.
Rest assured Sandy, that is very unlikely to happen - in spite of the fact that my brother-in-law works in motor racing!
What lovely, kind words Kathryn - thanks for taking the time to give me such detailed feedback. And I'm sure you're right - it's an individual enterprise and variety is certainly the spice of life.
Yes - it's a difficult one isn't it? like the others I read your blog because I enjoy reading your writing. But I'm having similar dilemmas myself - my blog started as a kind of therapy/parenting/place to rant, and now life is busy and I haven't always the time to spend on it. But if I don't spend time writing posts, reading other's posts and commenting, naturally interests wanes in my blog and it's hard to write into a black hole...... Actually, I'm sorry - I've just realised that you were talking about a different issue, and I've launched into a selfish piece about me. Anyhow - keep writing whatever you want. It's all good to read.
To quote Kierkegaard - ok, ok, to quote Wayne quoting Kierkegaard in Wayne's World - once you label me you negate me.
There's much more to all of us than individual labels can describe and the random thoughts we have contribute to defining who we are - so keep 'em coming.
I keep coming back because I like your writing style and know that the subject matter isn't going to become formulaic - viva variety!
For my part, I've only been blogging since September but am finding now that I've got more things I want to waffle on about that don't necessarily fit my blog's original stated purpose. I will therefore soon be endeavouring to join you in the wonderful world of miscellaneous musings.
Altho' there are quite a few blog topics I click away from (too many photos, potty-training discussions, recipes) I enjoy the variety of your posts and the quality of your writing. It's not really about the label but the ability to connect with readers, which you always do.
Absolutely, Paul! And thanks - especially for the ego massage. May I quote you on the 'intelligence, genuineness, humour' bit?
Seriously though, a lot stems from my own assessment of myself as 'parent blogger', only to find - when looking through posts - that an awful lot aren't about parenting! And as for the writer defining the blog - spot on! I think that's 'problem solved'!
No Kate, I think the two things are connected. And as for the 'black hole' it's surprising just how many people out there read but never comment. But I recognise the time pressures and no I don't spend anything like as long as I used to blogging. But then, there are many more excellent blogs out there now than there were three years ago - including yours. Keep writing!
Maybe we should have a misc bloggers meet-up Tom. And that Kierkegaard fellow - do you think he'd be our patron. (I'm sure overcoming death will be but a trifle to an intellectual of his standing).
Thanks EM! I'll try to keep the potty training photo-recipes to a minimum from now on!
Trish hit the nail on the head; I like reading your blog because I enjoy your writing! I do particularly like the psychology oriented posts (I used to be a psychiatric nurse in the UK) but I generally enjoy reading anything you write.
I guess that as long as you are writing about things that interest you, this will show in your writing; making it enjoyable to read!
I remember my nanny friend having to play the Captain Von Trapp to her charge's Maria over and over again.
As for blogging, I suppose it is a sort of assignment we give ourselves, for fun, for connection, but also for growth. I suppose what I am saying is that we have to allow ourselves some growing pains along the way. For myself, I like the tone of your blog. It is a gentle, friendly, warm and inviting place to visit. And the kids are darn cute!
I like your blog precisely because it is so random and why oh daddy oh, have I clicked on you today for example? Because I'm going through an identity crisis too!! Can't articulate it like you!!! Thank you!!! So, if it's ok with you, i shall take your post and link it on mine because it fits with what I've been writing (abit too much of lately). Like others have said, connection. I connect with you as a writer, who happens to be a parent (or are you a parent who happens to be a writer ho ho!) Keep them posts coming whoever you are!
Blog post love is fickle.....I tend not to read the young family ones as there are no toddlers in my life at the moment and I avoid the heavily sponsored advertising stuff blog posts....Your blog is in my favourites but I don't read everypost.....I skim over and either stay or move on...prhaps driven by curiosity or mood or both...don't we all do that though? or am I just a bad blog reader?
Me again.......I've just realised that I don't like reading a post that makes me feel as if I'm taking part in a focus group......used to do those for cash when the kids were younger so feel a bit aggrieved if I'm not getting a reward now..........but do like the tales of ordinary life type posts.....I'll shut up now shall I?
I think a good blog is quite simply about the blogger. Their take on things. Their life. It doesn't have to be - shouldn't be - constrained by subject matter or manifesto. Whatever touches you and make you want to write should be blogged about!
A good blog (for me) is about the writer, the writing, and his/her/my connection to the reader - The folk on the other end... I've never fallen into any niche myself (tant pis!), and I personally feel there are enough 'Mommy Bloggers' with littlies in the world to sink another Titanic. There is also some poor writing out there.
Well there are no rules, but intuitively we know some forms are better than others depending on the writing and the content. So for example you have written books and presumably thought that a better form than say, a website, given the content. Much the same is true of poetry and prose - writers often chose to present their thoughts the former because it seems appropriate even though in some cases the line between prose is a fine one.
Something I did a while ago was to go through all my old posts and say one of either 'good; mm...maybe; absolute rubbish; not on the blog.' It was a way of self filtering that worked for me and helped me understand the areas I most want to write about.
Typical of me to give an analytical answer - there's blokes for you, eh. As a personal preference I don't like product reviews on blogs; they almost invariably don't fit with the rest of the content and are a diversion unless (and very rarely) you just happen to be interested in the product. But then nobody has yet offered me anything much for free.
Thanks everyone for some really interesting, encouraging and thought-provoking comments - and sorry I haven't been around to respond to them all individually. But rest-assured you have - collectively - confirmed what I always knew, deep down, was my motivation for blogging.
Whatever I am, I'm going to keep going!
I think its very easy to want to define ourselves by a precise set of parameters, trouble is that most of us don't really fit into a neat little box like that.
Whilst you enjoy it, carry on doing what you enjoy doing and keep up the good work!
Thanks Hannah... I guess I just don't feel comfortable in my box!


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Birth certificate, immunization records, books and iPads for us while we wait. I packed my bag, making sure I wasn't forgetting anything. We made the drive to school, Lucas and Alex walked into the gate to head to their classrooms, Ryder and I joined the line that was already forming one hour before the doors opened.
One hour before we would hurry to scramble to fill out the paper work in order to get one of the coveted morning kindergarten spots.
Just the previous day, we had been at the doctor, getting the last of his shots in order to be able to attend school. He didn't like it, telling me at the end that "I don't like this place." I held him close and carried him all the way out the car. His long body stretching over more than half of mine. His weight soon seemed heavy, but I still carried him. I promised him a donut from Krispy Kreme after his appointment, this helped slow the tears.
The doors open, we go in one at a time and they hand us a packet to fill out. Why couldn't they give us these packets ahead of time I mutter to myself. I quickly fill out the forms. The order you were in line doesn't matter now, what matters is when you get your packet turned in now. I flip through the forms, trying to keep Ryder's birthday straight from his siblings.
Done! I join the new line, the one where they check your forms, the line where they make sure that in your hurry you filled everything out right.
Check, complete- he is officially registered for kindergarten.
And now we wait, wait for May to find out if he made morning kindergarten. Wait for August for the new school year to begin, for my baby, my final child to take his steps into that kindergarten classroom.
My heart breaks a little. Sure I will be honest, I look forward to some me time, some free time. A year ago I would have told you I couldn't wait for this day, even laughing at those parents that seem so sad about it. But I am going to miss him. I think it is going to be a shock to not have someone always by my side. I have had a child home with me for over ten years now. Yes, he is in preschool two days a week right now, but it just isn't the same.
When real school begins, that is it. He will be in school until he has finished college, until he moves from home.
It will be good, it is what he needs. I have no doubt that I will quickly fill my time, spend time helping in the classroom, maybe even join the PTA.
But for today, as I start the process that is the beginning of it all, my heart breaks a little.
I know, it really is so crazy I mean one minute he seems so big to me and the next minute he just seems too young to be going to school! It will be strange.
I'm still not over my little one being in kindergarten this year. It breaks my heart a little every time I drop her off at school.
Yes, for my first I definitely worried, wondered for a long time, with my middle I don't think I thought much of it, now with my baby.. yeah like my first but almost worse all over again.
My oldest started junior high this year, and I still cried on the first day of school, just like I did when he started kindergarten.
Oh i will totally cry on the first day of junior high because junior high freaks me out! My oldest will be starting it in two years, well I guess more like a year and a half! Eek!
This made me sad! I recently signed Lily up for Pre-K and I am truly sad about it. My time with her at home flew by!
I know, it really does just go by way too fast!
Oh, Emmy! I get it. I really do. Although I think you might have it a bit harder since you've had three. It makes the final one's move into school that much harder. I'm still trying to grasp the idea that my little Lexie will be in her last year of middle school next year. It makes me so sad to think she'll be leaving for college in just 5 years. I'm going to be an empty-nester so soon!! And I'm not exactly happy about it.
Oh my gosh, can't believe she is going to be in high school soon, I definitely will be freaking out about that I have no doubt.. though I think I fear junior high (which will be in two years for Lucas) more than I do high school, as just yeah junior high years everyone is so messed up.
Awww such a big boy now!
I know! I can't believe it! With my oldest two while they seemed to grow up quickly now that it's my baby it just is shocking.
You have me crying... my baby is just almost 8 months old and I'm dreading this day! You still do morning/afternoon K there? we did when I was young but now it's all day.


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Property and infrastructure organisation Lendlease has introduced a mental health awareness training programme for all new employees.
The programme, which is accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, is aimed at helping participants to look after their mental health, relate to others and support those coping with mental ill health.
The first aiders are trained to spot the early signs of mental health problems and to signpost those who require assistance to the appropriate person or support service.
The programme, which launched on 22 January, also enables participants to identify stigma and discrimination around mental health issues, and to better understand what mental health is.
More than 200 mental health first aiders have been trained so far.
The initiative forms part of Lendlease's commitment to supporting the mental wellbeing of its 1,300 UK employees.
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A pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award certificate and streamer by planning and conducting three pack activities-one each in June, July, and August.
Dens with an average attendance of at least half their members at the three summer pack events will be eligible for a colorful den participation ribbon for the den flag or den doodle.
Dens with an average attendance of at least half their members at the three summer pack events will be eligible for a colorful den participation ribbon for the [[den flag]] or [[den doodle]].
and the companion Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award.
taking part in activities in June, July, and August.
The purpose of the National Summertime Award is to encourage packs to provide a year-round program by continuing to meet during the time periods when school is out of session for several weeks or months. If a pack is in a "year-round school" (or is part of a home-school association), the pack could earn the Summertime Pack Award by having a special pack activity during those breaks.
Boys who participate in three summertime pack events (one each in June, July, and August) are eligible to receive the National Summertime Award pin.
The pin is worn on the right pocket flap of the Cub Scout Uniform, pinned onto the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award, if present. Multiple pins may be displayed for each year the award is earned.
One activity in June, July, and August is the minimum requirement. But remember that few Scouts will be able to make three specific dates during the summer. Consider offering at least two pack events each month. Ask your dens to each host an event. Your council and district should already be offering Cub Scout Day Camp and Cub Scout and Webelos Resident Camp as well as a variety of other activities for you to put in your calendar. So realistically your Cub Scouts may be able to choose from four or more activities each month.