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Valley Haggard of Life in 10 Minutes and Suzanne L. Vinson of Silver Tree Art present Sacred Rebellion: Honoring Our Selves Through Writing and Art. A full day retreat on Saturday, August 25th, from 10-3 at the Life in 10 Minutes space near Carytown. Spend the day with Valley and Suzanne and honor the sacred and the rebellion with a morning filled with writing and an afternoon of art. Valley will call forth sacred stories, 10 minutes at a time, pausing for readings, reflections, and then more writing. Her gentle and genuine presence will bring forth and honor all the stories, even for those who have never written before. In the afternoon Suzanne will guide you into the artwork called forth from the morning of writing with Valley. With breaks for movement, meditation, and experimentation, Suzanne will tie all the wisdom gleaned from writing with Valley into her authentic artwork style - a chance to experiment and play.
Lunch will be an optional add on for and additional fee. Stay tuned for options and details.
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No matter what area you are in, you naturally assume the worst can happen. Even if you think your area is relativly safe, reinforce your survival shelter for any circumstances, even high water. I had the thought that a dome with an attached, reinforced floor - so that essentially the shelter was all one piece - would not only survive dislodgement in an earthquake, but might also float. I think I read somewhere that during WWII they made some ships/boats out of concrete. If concrete will float, why not a one piece dome shelter? For instance, is the dome is shifted by a quake, right off its foundation, or heavy rain caused flash flooding and mudslides, which might shift it. If the dome was one continuous unit, walls and floor, it could be built strong enough to withstand a "slide" or shift from its original location, and remain intact and usable for the survivors. I'm just not sure of the feasability from an engineering stand point.
Offered by Brent.
I think a dome would have a tendency to tumble in the waves. So - one would need to tie securely everything down including bodies. If the dome had a weighted bottom, thicker on the bottom or heavy objects secured to the floor, then I think it would ultimately end up right-side up. It would have to be made with water proof doors or escape hatches. If anything like flying trees or boulders crashed into the dome and water leaked in - allow a battery operated bilge pump to turn on due to sensing the presence of water. You would need a way to get air in and out without water getting in. The idea has some engineering challenges, but is not beyond the range of possibility.
Offered by Mike.
Even though a floatable structure may sound like it's covering the contingencies, please consider that such an object is mobile and subject to the unpredictable action of waves and currents which will be severe at the time of the shift. Who knows what you might find yourself thrown against. It may be better to try to find an area far enough away from water and high enough to keep you dry if there is an unforseen incursion.
Offered by Richard.

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text: Assessing the accuracy of CT pulmonary angiography is hindered by the rapid changes in the number of rows of detectors available in multidetector CT (MDCT) machines.  According to a cohort study , single-slice spiral CT may help diagnose detection among people with suspected pulmonary embolism.  In this study, the sensitivity was 69% and specificity was 84%. In this study which had a prevalence of detection was 32%, the positive predictive value of % and negative predictive value of %. However, this study's results may be biased due to possible incorporation bias, since the CT scan was the final diagnostic tool in people with pulmonary embolism. The authors noted that a negative single slice CT scan is insufficient to rule out pulmonary embolism on its own. A separate study with a mixture of 4 slice and 16 slice scanners reported a sensitivity of 83% and a specificity of 96%, which means that it is a good test for ruling out a pulmonary embolism if it is not seen on imaging and that it is very good at confirming a pulmonary embolism is present if it is seen. This study noted that additional testing is necessary when the clinical probability is inconsistent with the imaging results.  CTPA is non-inferior to VQ scanning, and identifies more emboli (without necessarily improving the outcome) compared to VQ scanning.

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New Census Report: Americans Continue to Vote with Their Feet in Favor of Economic Opportunity
The U.S. Census Bureau just announced its long-anticipated list of state winners and losers from the official 2020 apportionment count. With good reason, this is a huge news item for policymakers in Washington and the 50 state capitals, as the news brings with it major implications for the 2022 congressional midterms, state political clout and future presidential elections.
Beyond the political themes, which will clearly get the most media attention, the Census results tell us an essential story from a policy perspective – the story of relative economic health from the 50 “laboratories of democracy.” Americans continue to move, or “vote with their feet,” toward states that have lower tax burdens and value economic competitiveness. For more than a decade, our work in Rich States, Poor States has revealed that states with lower taxes, especially those that avoid personal income taxes, have seen significantly better rates of in-migration than states with high income tax rates.
As expected, Texas is the big winner of the Census report, as they were the only state in America to gain more than one seat. Texas remains a great example of how avoiding an income tax and having a free-market policy environment significantly boosts economic development efforts — and attracts taxpayers and job creators from high-tax states. In fact, the Lone Star State wisely banned a personal income tax in their state constitution. As we have pointed out for many years, there is an abundance of academic research supporting the idea that taxes and the quest for economic opportunity are significant drivers of migration across states.
On the other hand, the Census report outlined that high-tax states like Illinois, California, Pennsylvania and New York all lost congressional representation. For New York, this represents yet another loss in congressional representation. Going back to 1940, when the Empire State had 45 representatives, it is shocking that New York will only have 26 seats this decade.
Congressional Seats Gained or Lost in 2020 Census
One of the most significant stories from the Census report comes at the expense of California. For the first time in state history, the Golden State will lose a congressional seat. California continues suffering a mass exodus due to taxpayers voting with their feet across state lines. Net domestic outmigration, the hundreds of thousands of former California residents who have departed for one of the 49 other states, is the driving factor for the loss of their congressional seat. Californians are leaving behind high taxes, unaffordable living and draconian government lockdowns. Texas is the largest recipient, with an estimated 86,000 former Californians moving to the Lone Star State in 2018 alone.
Looking at polling data, this migration of Californians to other states shows no signs of stopping. University of California, Berkeley polling finds more than half of California voters polled had thought about leaving California for another state. Of the voters polled, 71% cited high housing costs and 58% cited high taxes as their motivation for wanting to move. Even sunny weather, Silicon Valley and Hollywood cannot keep people around if state taxes are too high.
Americans continue to vote with their feet in response to uncompetitive state economic policies. As economic theory suggests, if taxes drive up the cost of living in one state, then states with lower taxes become much more attractive places to live and work. As Rule 10 of the ALEC-Laffer Rich States, Poor States “Golden Rules of Effective Taxation” states, “If A and B are two locations, and if taxes are raised in B and lowered in A, producers and manufacturers will have a greater incentive to move from B to A.”
This migration of taxpayers from high-tax states to low-tax states is economic theory coming true. The states gaining congressional seats with the new Census numbers have an average economic outlook ranking in Rich States, Poor States of 22.8, while the states losing representation have an average economic competitiveness ranking of 36.1.
State policymakers would be wise to recognize how economic policy drives individual decision making. No amount of economic favoritism or targeted tax breaks can reverse outmigration in the long-term if economic policy, broadly speaking, trends toward the uncompetitive. If states want to become more attractive to new residents and job creators, making tax and economic policy more competitive for all is a prerequisite.


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Let’s face it. There are plenty of clichés about perfect relationships, where love conquers all and the happy couple walks off into the sunset. But the truth is, people are not perfect, so relationships are not always perfect either. There are plenty of issues that arise over the course of a relationship that belie the idea of ‘happily ever after,’ because no one can be happy all the time.
So how do we deal with these issues?
- Give up communicating everything all the time. Yes, communication is good. You may have a romantic vision of the two of you, staying up all night in front of the fire and talking. And isn’t it a lovely thing. But you really don’t have to tell everything. Not if it will be unnecessarily hurtful to your partner. Not if it’s just you, selfishly unburdening yourself without a thought of your partner’s feelings. There are some things better left unsaid. Know when to edit yourself.
- Have the courage to tell unpleasant truths. Even though you don’t have to tell everything, you do have to speak up when it’s warranted. When those pants really do make her look fat, perhaps a gentle suggestion to try a different pair would be a good thing. After all, you don’t have to be brutal. But you do have to be honest because ‘do unto others.’ You want her to be honest with you, so you have to be honest with her. And maybe that will help her think about losing weight.
- Understand you don’t have to agree. Romantics have the idea that they are simpatico in every way. That they agree on every topic. But, in fact, no two people can possibly have the same take on every issue. And on those issues that cause friction, let them rest. Learn to live with unresolved conflict. And learn to appreciate your partner’s unique views. Vive la difference!
- Accept that your partner is not perfect. When you’re newly in love your partner is flawless. Perfect. You love absolutely everything about him. Until his wonderful, forthright directness becomes his horrible, argumentative directness. Many fine qualities that you loved in the beginning can become double-edged swords. He’s not as perfect as you once thought. Guess what? You’re not perfect either.
- Don’t sacrifice yourself for the relationship. When we sublimate ourselves—our needs, our values, our desires—then we create an unhealthy relationship. If we lose who we are for the sake of the relationship, then we’ve made ourselves into martyrs, suffering for no reason. If you have to give up your identity to save the relationship, take a serious look at what’s happening. Chances are, you’re in an abusive situation.
Yes, it’s romantic to think that your happiness will be infinite. And there are plenty of couples who are very happy most of the time. But don’t let your idea of romance undermine your relationship. Understand that it has to rain to make the flowers grow.
Nancy Travers is an Orange County Counseling professional. If you need safe, effective counseling services, please get in touch. You can reach her here: https://nancyscounselingcorner.com/contact-us.

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4063Type of Legislation: General Bill GBIntroducing Body: HouseIntroduced Date: 19970422Primary Sponsor: HarrisonAll Sponsors: HarrisonDrafted Document Number: pt\1107ac.97Residing Body: SenateSubject: Mental Health Commission, mental health patients and programs, emergency admissions; judicial commitment
Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ _______________________________________ _______ ____________ Senate 19980528 Read second time, notice of general amendments Senate 19980527 Committee report: Favorable 13 SMA Senate 19980205 Introduced, read first time, 13 SMA referred to Committee House 19980204 Read third time, sent to Senate House 19980203 Read second time House 19980128 Committee report: Favorable 27 H3M House 19970422 Introduced, read first time, 27 H3M referred to CommitteeView additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.
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Read the first time February 5, 1998.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4063), to amend Sections 44-9-90 and 44-9-100, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, both relating to the powers and duties of the South Carolina Mental Health Commission, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
THOMAS L. MOORE, for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-9-90 AND 44-9-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE COMMISSION TO COLLECT STATISTICS ON AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL DEFICIENCIES OR EPILEPSY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-15-50 RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GRANTS THAT MAY BE AWARDED TO LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, SO AS TO DELETE LIMITS TIED TO 1974-75 EXPENDITURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-15-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO FURTHER AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR THOSE UNABLE TO PAY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH ADMISSIONS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THESE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-540, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 44-17-580, RELATING TO JUDICIAL HEARINGS CONCERNING COMMITMENT SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN A PETITION SEEKING COMMITMENT MUST BE DISMISSED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESTRAINING MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM 'RESTRAINT'; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-1100 RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF PROBATE RECORDS ON MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, SO AS TO CHANGE WHAT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES APPLY.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 44-9-90(4) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(4) It shall collect statistics bearing on mental illness, mental deficiency, epilepsy, drug addiction, and alcoholism, as well as study the cause, pathology, and prevention of mental defects and diseases;"
SECTION 2. Section 44-9-100(4) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 37 of 1993, is further amended to read:
"(4) adopt regulations not inconsistent with this chapter, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Article 1 of Chapter 15, Chapter 17, Chapter 22, Chapter 23, Chapter 24, Chapter 27, and Chapter 52 as it may find to be reasonably necessary for the government of all institutions over which it has authority and of state mental health facilities and the proper and efficient institutionalization of the mentally ill, mentally defective, epileptic, psychotic senile, drug addicted, or alcoholic;"
SECTION 3. Section 44-15-50 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 44-15-50. Except as provided by this section, grants for any program shall not exceed fifty percent of the total expenditures for the year 1974-75 only for (a) salaries, (b) contract facilities and services, (c) operation, maintenance and service costs, (d) per diem and travel expenses of members of community mental health boards and (e) other expenditures specifically approved and authorized by the Department of Mental Health. Grants may be made for expenditures for mental health services whether provided by operation of a local facility or through contract with other public or private agencies or individual persons."
SECTION 4. Section 44-15-80(2) and (3) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(2) Govern eligibility for service so that no person will be denied service on the basis of inability to pay and so that any one who cannot afford to pay for necessary treatment at the rate customarily charged in available private practice is eligible to receive services from the community mental health clinic;
(3) Provide for establishment of fee schedules and reduction of balance due which shall must be based upon ability to pay, the guiding principles of which shall be that no one who can afford to pay for his own treatment at the rate customarily charged in available private practice shall be treated in the community mental health services clinic except as provided in this section;"
SECTION 5. Section 44-17-410 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 296 of 1992, is further amended to read:
"Section 44-17-410. A person may be admitted to a public or private hospital, mental health clinic, or mental health facility for emergency admission upon:
(1) written affidavit under oath by a person stating:
(a) a belief that the person is mentally ill and because of this condition is likely to cause serious harm to himself or others if not immediately hospitalized;
(b) the specific type of serious harm thought probable if the person is not immediately hospitalized and the factual basis for this belief;
(2) a certification in triplicate by at least one licensed physician stating that the physician has examined the person and is of the opinion that the person is mentally ill and because of this condition is likely to cause harm to himself through neglect, inability to care for himself, or personal injury or otherwise or to others if not immediately hospitalized. The certification must contain the grounds for the opinion. A person for whom a certificate has been issued may not be admitted on the basis of that certificate after the expiration of three calendar days after the date of the examination;
(3) within forty-eight hours after admission, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, the place of admission shall forward the affidavit and certification to the probate court of the county in which the person resides or, in extenuating circumstances, where the acts or conduct leading to the hospitalization occurred.
Within forty-eight hours of receipt of the affidavit and certification exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, the court shall conduct preliminary review of all the evidence to determine if probable cause exists to continue emergency detention of the patient. If the court finds that probable cause does not exist, it shall issue an order of release for the patient. Upon a finding of probable cause, the court shall make a written order detailing its findings and may order the continued detention of the patient.
With each affidavit and certification, the treatment facility shall provide the court with a designated examiner appointment form listing the names of two designated examiners at the treatment facility.
If the court appoints these two designated examiners, the examination must be performed at the treatment facility and a report must be submitted to the court within seven days from the date of admission. The court may appoint independent designated examiners who shall submit a report to the court within the time allotted above. In the process of examination by the designated examiners, previous hospitalization records must be considered. At least one of the examiners appointed by the court must be a licensed physician. The examiners' reports must include the grounds for the examiners' conclusions.
If the report of the designated examiners is that the patient is not mentally ill to the extent that involuntary treatment is required, the court shall dismiss the petition and the patient must be discharged immediately by the facility unless the designated examiners report that the patient is a chemically dependent person in need of emergency commitment and that procedures have been initiated pursuant to Section 44-52-50. In which case, emergency commitment procedures must be complied with in accordance with Chapter 52, and the facility shall transfer the patient to an appropriate treatment facility as defined by Section 44-52-10, provided that confirmation has been obtained from the facility that a bed is available; transportation must be provided by the department."
If the report of the designated examiners is that the patient is mentally ill and involuntary treatment is required, the court may order that the person be detained, appoint counsel for the patient if counsel has not been retained, and fix a date for a full hearing to be held pursuant to Section 44-17-570 within fifteen days from the date of admission. The court shall give notice of the hearing pursuant to Section 44-17-420.
The examiners' report must be available to the person's counsel before the full hearing. The person must be given the opportunity to request an independent designated examiner pursuant to Section 44-17-530."
SECTION 6. Section 44-17-540 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 34 of 1991, is further amended to read:
"Section 44-17-540. If the report of the two designated examiners, other than the independent designated examiner, is to the effect that they are of the opinion that the person is not mentally ill to the extent that involuntary treatment is required, the court shall terminate the proceedings and dismiss the petition immediately upon receipt of the report. If the report of the two designated examiners, other than the independent designated examiner, is divided, the court may terminate the proceedings or may designate a third examiner, who must be a psychiatrist, and charge the three examiners to render a majority opinion within five days. If the report of the designated examiners is to the effect that they are of the opinion that the person is mentally ill and involuntary treatment is required, the court shall conduct a hearing. For persons admitted pursuant to Section 44-17-410, the hearing may be held on the same day as the designated examinations unless the person or his counsel objects. Upon objection by the person or his counsel, the court shall delay the hearing. For persons whose admission is sought under Section 44-17-510, the court immediately shall fix a date for and give notice of a hearing, to be held not less than five nor more than seven days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, from receipt of the report."
SECTION 7. Section 44-17-580 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 44-17-580. If, upon completion of the hearing and consideration of the record, the court finds upon clear and convincing evidence that the person is mentally ill, needs involuntary treatment and because of his condition:
(1) lacks sufficient insight or capacity to make responsible decisions with respect to his treatment; or
(2) there is a likelihood of serious harm to himself or others, it shall order in-patient or out-patient treatment at a mental health facility, public or private, designated or licensed by the Department of Mental Health. If the court finds that he is not mentally ill and in need of involuntary treatment, it shall dismiss the proceedings.
If the court orders out-patient treatment and the respondent fails to adhere to the prescribed out-patient treatment program, on report of the failure by the treatment facility the court upon notice to the respondent and his counsel may order a supplemental hearing and further order in-patient treatment in a designated or licensed facility. The probate court issuing the order shall maintain jurisdiction over the person for the purpose of supplemental proceedings as herein set forth and every order issued pursuant to this paragraph shall be so conditioned. An order for in-patient treatment at a mental health facility shall not raise a presumption of incompetency and no rights shall be denied a person unless specifically ordered by the court."
SECTION 8. Section 44-22-150 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 279 of 1992, is further amended by adding at the end:
"(C) For purposes of this section, 'restraint' does not include medical protective devices used as a regular part of medical, diagnostic, or surgical procedures, used to posturally support a patient, or used to obtain or maintain normative bodily functioning."
SECTION 9. Section 44-23-1100 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 44-23-1100. Any copies of completed forms retained by judges of probate shall be safeguarded in a confidential file, and the information therein contained shall not be disclosed except pursuant to Section 44-23-1090 44-22-100."
SECTION 10. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.


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We wrote about this film, how important the book was to us, how revelatory the diversity of the casting is when you consider the themes of the book, and how FABULOUS Queen Oprah looks in a post here. We’re just dropping this here because it all encompasses and backs up everything we already said and because we figured you’d like to look at something fabulous right now. March can’t come soon enough.
From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love. Through one girl’s transformative journey led by three celestial guides, we discover that strength comes from embracing one’s individuality and that the best way to triumph over fear is to travel by one’s own light.
Directed by Emmy winner and Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Ava DuVernay from a screenplay by Oscar-winner Jennifer Lee based upon the beloved novel by Madeleine L’Engle, “A Wrinkle in Time” stars: two-time Academy Award nominee Oprah Winfrey, Oscar and Emmy winner Reese Witherspoon, Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Peňa and introducing Storm Reid, with two-time Emmy winner Zach Galifianakis and Emmy nominee Chris Pine.
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Lombard Investments, has invested an undisclosed sum in Robinson Department Store, a retail operator listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
The firm has acquired 48 million shares of Robinson from Farallon Capital management, a US hedge fund. The amount paid was undisclosed, but Robinson’s shares were trading at THB8.25 a share at press time, implying that Lombard likely paid about THB396 million ($11 million; €8 million).
Robinson has 21 retail outlets in Thailand, of which 10 are located in Bangkok. Its outlets sell cosmetics, clothing, leather products, kitchenware, automobile accessories, toys and other children's products.
Lombard will support the company in executing its multi-year growth plan, Pote Videt, managing director of the firm, said in a statement.
The investment was made from Lombard Asia III, a $234 million vehicle focused on making growth and expansion investments in Southeast Asia and Greater China.
Established in 1985, Lombard has invested in more than 80 deals in Asia and North America. The firm has offices in Bangkok, Hong Kong and San Francisco.
Lombard Investments did not respond to a request for comment by press time.

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Tillys found the perfect hiding place to keep her special treasures. No one knows about it, not even her big brothers and sister, who know everything. But one day, something happens that Tilly could never have imagined... Jane Godwin and Anna Walker have created a wistful, enchanting and timeless story about an old house, a young girl, and how the small things we hold dear stay with us always.
This book holds a special place in my heart. Tilly is soft, gentle reminder to appreciate and treasure the small things in life. It always reminds me of the little treasures I used to collect when I was younger and the magic and wonder it inspired in me. Jane Godwin is a truly gifted story teller and the accompanying illustrations by Anna Walker make for a warm and engaging children’s book. Great for 2-8.
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The seventh China Candy & Snacks Expo will kick off at Ningbo International Convention Center on September 2 this year amid rapid growth in Chinese candy production.
Healthier alternatives, brand story, visual eating and changing lifestyles describe the four key food and drink trends in Asia-Pacific, according to market intelligence agency Mintel.
Japanese wagyu beef is a hit in the Middle East, but producers are struggling to export to regional markets because of Halal issues, according to a Japanese food importer in...
Sanctions may be lifting but challenges remain for Iranian exporters, according to Pars Emerald Pistachio, which is aiming to focus on quality to expand its international sales.
After more than a year-long slump, China’s important vitamin A market is finally starting to rebound, with prices expected to continue to grow until the second-half 2016, according to market analyst CCM ....
Tachibana & Co hopes to diversity Japan’s chocolate sector by offering cocoa origins beyond Ghana.
China’s official beef imports surged by more than 50% last year as a government crackdown on grey market meat bolstered formal trade figures, according to a new report.
India has bucked the trend shown by the globally depressed dairy sector, and is expected to witness significant growth this year.
Agr International, which develops and manufactures laboratory and on-line testing/quality control devices for containers and similar products, has opened a Service Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
Western Europeans are numero uno when it comes to per-capita protein consumption; bread is surprisingly the most popular protein medium; and protein has well and truly invaded the healthy snacking category....
Jane Barnett, Mintel's head of insight, looks at some of the most pressing current consumer trends in Asia-Pacific while bidding a not-so-fond farewell to the nutritional villains of the last...
Ayurveda practitioners notice an increasing trend of North Americans looking to the ancient South Asian medicinal practice after dissatisfaction with conventional Western medicine.
Nestlé has opened its Nescafé Coffee Center in Yunnan, China, which will focus on research and development as well as providing training opportunities.
Chocolate consumption in Australia is on the rise, according to market research that found that the proportion of Australians chocoholics has increased from 65% to 69% between 2013 and 2015.
India’s breakfast cereal market has been growing at an annualised rate of over 22% over the last five years, driven largely by an increasing preference for western lifestyles and tastes.
Chinese meat processors are being courted for investment by a leading destination for the country’s meat exports.
The second Sheep Milk NZ industry conference was held in Palmerston North, New Zealand recently, with more than 200 people attending.
Baby food sales in China almost doubled between 2010-15, with the country now estimated to consume around US$19bn worth of infant formula.
The use of stevia in non-alcoholic beverage launches increased 487% between 2011 and 2015, according to figures from Mintel, with carbonates and RTD iced tea in particular turning to the natural sweetener.
Japanese noodles and seaweed are a step closer to being exported to Muslim countries after the Tokyo officials signed an agreement with Thailand’s National Food Institute that aims to bring...
Frozen drinks such as Slurpee and Slushie have gained in recent popularity, placing them among the few cold beverages to have done so, market research suggests.
2015 was a difficult year for the vitamins industry, with many varieties seeing a decline in prices, according to commodities analyst Mintec.
Though China's corn yield has been growing at an annual rate of 4.14%, the country imported 4.73m tonnes in 2015—an increase 82% over the previous year.
GreenPalm sustainable palm oil certificates will now offer buyers traceability back to the mill, meaning it is now the only fully inclusive supply chain open to all growers, says the...
Investment in facilities and capabilities is not a one-off as the number of testing parameters in the food sector is huge and increasing every day, according to SGS.

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Water Test Laurel, MD
Laurel, MD, is conveniently nestled between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD, on the banks of the Patuxent River with beautiful residential buildings and ample green spaces.
The city gets its water from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), which uses the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers as primary sources. Both these rivers had issues with contamination in the past. Industrial and agricultural activities in the area, as well as the runoff from road infrastructure, are the leading causes of water pollution.
Generally, the WSSC’s water output meets all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) health and safety standards, and the water is safe for drinking and other household uses. However, once the water leaves the plant, it flows through aging pipe systems and contaminated soil, where it picks up minerals and harmful chemicals.
Because of the history of pollution in the two supply rivers and distribution infrastructure between the plants and residential buildings, you should pay careful attention to your home’s water in Laurel.
You and your family come in contact with water by drinking it and using it for personal hygiene and meal preparation. Long-term exposure to water contaminants in drinking water can result in several adverse health conditions, including severe illnesses such as cancer or organ damage.
Fortunately, Hague Quality Water of Maryland (Hague) provides a free water testing service, so that you can determine the quality of your home’s water. Our water analyses are accurate and include tests for all pollutants that may be present in your water.
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If the quality of your home’s water in Laurel is poor, you and your family can experience detrimental effects on your health.
Hague can test your water to identify any risks present. Then, we’ll choose the right system to eliminate those risks. That may be a water softener or a water filtration system.
There are many different types of water contaminants in your water, and these determine the solution you should implement. According to the EPA, there are four categories of water pollutants:
- Physical contaminants include organic materials and sediment and affect the physical properties of water, including the color and taste.
- Chemical contaminants are natural or synthetic elements or compounds. Examples of these pollutants include pesticides, bleach, metals, nitrogen, and salts.
- Biological contaminants are microbes such as viruses, bacteria, or protozoa.
- Radiological contaminants include uranium or plutonium and are chemical elements that emit ionizing radiation.
Health risks associated with water contamination include:
- Stunted childhood development
- Cardiovascular health issues such as high blood pressure
- Thyroid problems
- Organ damage
A high mineral content, specifically calcium and magnesium, can also result in hard water. These minerals don’t pose a health risk but can cause skin irritations and brittle hair. Additionally, hard water causes sediment build-up inside plumbing fixtures and appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines, affecting their efficiency.
Hard water can cause considerable damage to your appliances and shorten their lifespan, which ramps up unnecessary costs. Testing your water for minerals will prevent these problems.
Because city infrastructures have to adhere to high standards, your tap water may be clean. However, the severity of health issues associated with waterborne pollutants makes water testing critical for everyone receiving water from the WSSC.
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Hague Quality Water of Maryland provides homeowners in Laurel with a free and professional water test service. Scheduling this test is the first step to ensuring that the water you and your family uses is clean and healthy.
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Maui Lahaina Walking Tour Excursion Reviews
Did Lahaina on your own. It was a quaint village town. Banyan tree park was nice. There was plenty of art. The water was beautiful. You did not need the whole day there. this should have been combined with something else.
First stop after getting off the tender is the Old Lahaina Courthouse where you can pick up a free "self-guided walking tour." Lots of places within a short walk to visit. There is a lot of shopping nearby.


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NICEVILLE, Fla. (WMBB)– Impact Emerald Coast held its fourth Hoops for Hope event on Saturday.
Alumni from Crestview, Niceville, Choctaw and Fort Walton Beach high schools played two basketball games.
Impact Emerald Coast founder, Jeff McDonald, said it promotes friendly competition as the organization raises money to fight childhood cancer.
“You can imagine old guys trying to prove they still got something left over in the tank coupled with rivalries and all that,” said McDonald.
This year the event raised money for Kaylee Gordon, who has been through a battle with leukemia.
The 10-year-old spent nearly six months in the hospital but after winning her fight she says life is good.
“Now I’m just living my best life,” said Gordon.
Event organizers said the event is growing every year and they hope to help even more families in the future.

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Guitar Duo to Debut New Music/Art Concept
Julie Patchouli and Bruce Hecksel
The acclaimed area guitar duo of Bruce Hecksel and Julie Patchouli, known as Terra Guitarra, will perform at 8 p.m., April 22, at the Center for the Performing Arts, in Bonita Springs. Attendees can enjoy their new animated, multimedia, music/art experience and listen to the debut of a new, original Landscape of Guitar concept, a fitting tribute to Earth Day that suggests the land around us “sings” to life alive with vibration and energy.
While listening to fiery Spanish guitar pieces like Malagueña, attendees will view a colorful backdrop of lush, vibrantly painted landscapes based on the flowing music and three-dimensional guitar birds flying through mountains and over rivers, cities and oceans, all with guitar themes.
The duo has issued two top-five albums, including Firelight (nominated Best Instrumental Album of 2015), and has been cited by Zone Music Reporter as one of the top nuevo-flamenco groups in the world. The Chicago Tribune described the group as performing “songs about harmony and healing [that] inspire the human spirit.”


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SRK has unique ‘Always…’ promotional strategy: AbbasFebruary 21st, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Roshan Abbas, who is making his directorial debut with “Always Kabhi Kabhi” under Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment banner, said the superstar has some unique promotional ideas up his sleeve.”His involvement is there but he is also shooting for two movies. He has ‘RA.One’ on one side and ‘Don2′ on the other, but in the midst of these, his support is always there and you will get to see some unique Shah Rukh ideas as we go along,” Abbas told IANS in an interview.
Shah Rukh is in touch with his office from Malaysia, where he is shooting for “Don2″, said Abbas.
“Currently, he is in Malaysia. But he has seen the marketing plan of the film. He is continuously in contact with Red Chiiles because he wants to know what we are doing, what our ideas are to promote the film. He has also given us some ideas,” said Abbas.
“Once you see the posters, which would be out soon, you will see how the Red Chillies’ look and feel has come into this film,” he added.
Abbas also said he regards Shah Rukh as his mentor.
“He has always been around on the sets. He is the busiest person on this planet. Even in the middle of that, he used to find time for my film. That’s what makes him really interesting. He was there as a mentor in that sense, but he has not been a tormentor,” Abbas laughed.
Set in a high school, “Always Kabhi Kabhi” captures the emotions of love, jealousy and pride that marks one’s school years.
“It’s an adaptation of my play about a high school ‘Graffiti’, which I earlier wanted to turn into a graphic novel,” Abbas said.
- SRK as producer was a happy accident in Dubai: Director Abbas - Feb 22, 2011
- Shah Rukh's presence adds lustre to my film: Roshan Abbas - Jun 13, 2011
- You will fall in love with another Aishwarya: Roshan Abbas - May 23, 2011
- Why is Karan upset with the Khans? - Sep 06, 2012
- Acting was always in my head: Zoa Morani - Mar 16, 2011
- I still cry and get stressed: SRK - May 19, 2011
- My ad films got me 'Always Kabhi Kabhi': Satyajeet Dubey - May 27, 2011
- 'Always Kabhi Kabhi' team to support KKR at Eden Gardens - May 21, 2011
- SRK wishes Riteish for production innings (Movie Snippets) - Sep 14, 2012
- Working with Aamir, Shah Rukh is like winning trophies: Ali Fazal - May 24, 2011
- Papa is clean: Karim Morani's daughter - May 18, 2011
- Comedy, romance, action to hit the box-office Friday (IANS Preview) - Jun 13, 2011
- SRK apologises to 'Always Kabhi Kabhi' cast (Movie Snippets) - Jun 18, 2011
- Fresh faced: Bollywood maps new terrain (With Images) - May 19, 2011
- SRK a symbol of religious unity: Vienna meet to debate - Sep 28, 2010
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Why Incorporate Your Business?
As your small business begins to grow, you need to consider taking steps to protect your personal assets and your financial future. If you are registered as a sole proprietor, then you bear the full financial and legal liability for any debts or actions associated with your business. In the event that your business incurs an unmanageable amount of debt, your personal assets, such as your house and your car, will be seized and sold off.
Unlike sole proprietorships, incorporated businesses offer limited liability protection to individual shareholders. As a shareholder your personal finances, including your credit, will not be directly affected by the profits or losses of your business. In the eyes of the government, a corporation is a distinct entity similar to an individual; a corporation can own property, conduct business, and incur liabilities. If you believe that you and your business will benefit from incorporation, then it’s time to follow these steps.
1. Choose a Name for Your Business
As a corporation, your small business must have a name that is distinct from every other incorporated business entity. Your name needs to indicate your incorporated status. Common designations such as “Corporation,” “Incorporated,” or “Limited” are acceptable in many states, as are the abbreviations Corp., Inc., and Ltd. You can submit your proposed name to your state’s incorporation office and pay a small fee to have the name held in reserve while you file your incorporation papers.
2. Appoint Directors and File Your Articles of Incorporation
The directors of a corporation are generally responsible for making major financial and policy decisions, such as hiring corporate officers, authorizing the issuance and sale of stock, and approving loan requests. Some states will allow a corporation to have a sole director regardless of the number of owners, and although owners often appoint themselves to be the directors of their corporation, a director does not need to be an owner.
Now that you have chosen a name and a board of directors, it is time to file the official “articles of incorporation.” For single-owner corporations, the sole owner simply prepares, signs, and files the articles of incorporation, and typically the paperwork can be completed and filed in a single day.
3. Drafting Bylaws
The bylaws of a corporation indicate how the business will function day-to-day. Typically, bylaws are proposed and adopted by the directors at the first board meeting. Even if you are the sole owner of your corporation, it may be beneficial to adopt bylaws in order to show investors or potential partners how your business operates.

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Bridging the Chemistry Knowledge of Coffee to the Sensory Knowledge of Food
Coffee can be seen in its deconstructed forms: as a fruit, a bean, or a brew—and within each of these categories it can be further simplified. Because of globalization terminology, vocabulary and descriptions became intermingled with marketing, tradition and reality. During the mid-20th century, efforts began to unravel all these concepts into knowledge that can be scientifically verified and transmitted. Those efforts produced a lot of chemical analysis to help understand coffee components and their relationship to humans. Then the big question arose: What set of knowledge can we use to describe this relationship? A big leap was taken to bridge the chemistry knowledge of coffee to the sensory knowledge of food. This resulted in using knowledge from the food industry in looking for a common vocabulary to describe the attributes of coffee.
But, vocabulary and a set of attributes were not enough—we needed a methodology and metrics to evaluate coffee. Nowadays, we do have a few methodologies and standards, but coffee is still seen as different things to different people—it is almost as diverse as cultures
So, where do we go from here?
We in the specialty coffee industry are ready for the next level of knowledge. Although trying to create new knowledge for all the coffee industry may be rather ambitious, finding more scientific knowledge for the specialty coffee is an attainable one. Currently, specialty coffee is studied in four fields: agri-business, agronomy, chemistry and food. Now a group of coffee professionals is leading a new integrated approach by establishing the first SCAA/CQI certified labs in a university environment.
Two universities have agreed to participate in this project: The University of Puerto Rico (Utuado campus) and the Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) in Brazil. The main goal of the project is to create a body of knowledge for a sustainable coffee industry including all its components using an integrated approach from agronomy through processing and food preparation—including blending, roasting and product creation. At the University of Puerto Rico at Utuado—located right in the center of Puerto Rico’s coffee producing region—the project is called Café del CORMO. It was intended to be a lab environment for experimental developments in all fields of coffee to set an environment to foster research and development of ways to improve the quality and consistency of coffee. At UFLA, a similar project was conducted at the Center for Coffee Quality.
These two projects are linked together through the participation of three Q-Graders and coffee experts—Marty Curtis, Bruno Souza and Alfredo Rodriguez—to acquire the knowledge that will allow the delivery of consistent results through the Specialty Coffee Industry while respecting different cultures and their appreciation of coffee. Let coffee be an exciting experience for everyone.
The taste of coffee can be very different, depending the location (altitude and latitude) and the process (natural or washed). The way to determine the quality of the coffee is to evaluate the aspect on the green beans, the aspect on the roasted coffee and, finally, the cupping. In early 2000, a group at the SCAA the Technical Standard was formed with the intention to create a form that could be used worldwide in a coffee evaluation: The SCAA Cupping Protocol. The idea was to create a tool that could be used anywhere in the coffee world with the similar results independent from where the coffee was grown. SCAA created the “SCAA Cupping judge program” to graduate specialized Cupping Judges in the idea at the coffee world needs good cuppers to understand the protocol in order to fairly evaluate the coffee sample.
We continued the project in May and started to talk about a partnership between our group and the university in order to better understand the results of the sensory evaluation with, for example the chemistry tests at the university.
Lavras has 5 Q graders, all those PHD or in the process to be a PHD in coffee.
All those Q graders will be trained to become a Q instructor as we believe that with more instructors we will have more Q graders and in consequence more people talking about the quality in coffee what will drive for the increase of the consume and the more important, understand the reasons the coffee taste different.
We will extend the program to state of Sao Paulo certifying a lab in a nice farm in Parana State one of the oldest region that produce coffee in Brazil. In 1976 frost almost erased the coffee producing in the state, only the far north of the state still produce coffee. It is actually the only sub tropical region in the world that produces coffee, bellow the Capricorn tropic.
The idea is to keep extending the program to the whole country, and to have better answer to all our questions.
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The last couple weeks, I’ve been sharing a lot about the process of becoming a board-certified music therapist. It really wasn’t that long ago, however, that I was a beginning music therapy student, taking introductory courses in music therapy, and wondering how my head knowledge of music therapy content could eventually translate into skills and application with real clients.
In this post, I hope to share insight as to what being a music therapy student really is like, and also talk about the things I wish I had known along the way.
Know your blind spots, and make a plan.
This is a big one. First of all, music therapy requires so much more than one straightforward set of skills. Music therapy is a blend of several major fields, involving:
All of these involve a high degree of discipline and self-awareness. As you start out in your studies, what areas listed above are you avoiding or make you tense up? Know that it’s okay to not be where you want to be right now. You’ll get there. Be honest abut where you are right now, and be proactive about how you can practice, study, and get more comfortable with the things that scare you.
It’s not always about the grades.
One of the most important things you will learn to appreciate about being in a school environment is that it is a place where a lot of personal growth happens, critical thinking is encouraged, and opportunities to go beyond your comfort bubble can occur.
That being said, take time now, before you graduate, to explore your identity: who you are, both as a student and outside of school. Part of being a music therapist is being able to have a strong identity, to be aware of self-biases, and to be open to other cultures outside your own.
Perspective is key.
You might not get into all the classes you want, you may not have enough hours in the day, and it might be easy to compare yourself to others. Know that you may not have control of every step in your journey, but what you can control is an attitude of gratitude. Take a step back, and remember, you have the best major in the world. Then keep going.
I am so excited to share with you that we will be releasing the Functional Sign Language Song Crate CMTE course on Tuesday! In this course, you will learn how to sign nine songs and receive practical applications for use in your sessions.
I use sign language every day with a variety of populations and ages. I want to share with you a few of my favorite stories of the impact of sign language in music therapy.
I was working with an adult with a developmental delay in an assisted living facility who was very emotional and experienced separation anxiety with many staff and people in her life. She had experienced the loss of close family members and her goal was to begin processing those emotions.
We used “Bring on the Rain” by Jo Dee Messina every week. I started by teaching her the sign for “rain”. She quickly caught on and I began adding a few more signs week to week. When she felt defeated, we would refer back to the song. As I taught her sign by sign, we broke down the meaning of the song in a way that was simple and clear.
By the end of that treatment period she had learned the whole song. She was smiling much more and crying much less. It was clear that it had a positive affect on her self-esteem and gave her an opportunity to explore her emotions in a more structured and safe way.
I spend approximately 12 hours of my week at a school for children with autism, cerebral palsy, adverse behaviors which require additional support staff, and in general, multiple disabilities. I serve these children ages 10-22 with group and individual music therapy.
I had a client whom I was seeing in the group and individual setting when we began working on increasing her appropriate self-expression and limiting her self-injurious behaviors (i.e. biting, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, etc.). When asked a question, she would often begin a self-injurious behavior. She was able to speak, but struggled at the time to use that speech as a method for effective self-expression. The client was encouraged in class and other therapies to verbalize, but her growth was slow moving.
When she started individual music therapy sessions, I decided to try something different. I wanted to focus on using sign language as a way to decrease her negative behaviors and then build verbalization on that. We started with simple signs like “hello”, “wait”, “please”, “all done”, “help”, and “more”. She learned these signs much more quickly than I had anticipated and so I began to add more signs like “help”, “eat”, and “bathroom”.
I began signing everything I spoke or sang in her sessions, and she began learning signs more quickly than I could teach her. Soon thereafter, her behaviors dramatically decreased and she was promoted to a life skills classroom where she can receive support to challenge her academic skills and build as much independence as possible.
I regularly use sign language within the early childhood setting to support speech development and social skills in our youngest little ones. They may not always be able to isolate their fingers to perfectly execute the sign, but if they are able to increase self-expression and communication in support of those very important developmental markers, then they are off to a wonderful start on their expressive journey!
I am a believer in the potential for sign language in music therapy. Be on the lookout for the course release early next week to explore how sign language can be an effective tool in your practice!
When you hear the words “Hill Day”, what images come to mind? A celebration of rolling green hills? Marching up an incline with great conviction? To be honest, when I heard about Music Therapy Hill Day a couple months ago, I didn’t have much of a clue either.
Simply put, Music Therapy Hill Day is when music therapists and music therapy advocates come together to represent music therapy and the current needs of the profession.
More importantly, we come together at the state capitol to converse in person with our house representatives and senators. The relationships that are built with those in office have been instrumental in not only having our voices heard, but also in shaping future legislation that could provide greater access to music therapy services for the public from qualified music therapists.
The day before Hill Day finally came around, and here I was, not really sure what to do or what to expect. Having been told to contact my senators and state representatives, I located my district, called my senator from my local district, and within minutes got a call back from his staffer notifying me that my senator carved out time in his schedule to talk with me about music therapy.
With a meeting scheduled with my senator and my fellow MTC music therapists to accompany me to the capitol, I felt a greater sense of resolve and looked forward to what the next day would bring.
As I walked into the capitol building the next morning, I got the chance to meet other music therapists, student music therapists, and music therapy educators who had traveled to Springfield. To me, it was amazing to see so many different individuals from all points in their careers passionately representing music therapy. There were even several, like me, who were attending Hill Day for the first time.
The day was packed with hand-delivering folders of information to Illinois state representatives and senators, personally meeting with Senators about a bill that would implement licensure for music therapists in Illinois, and getting to know other seasoned professionals who were at the forefront of music therapy advocacy and education.
Before I knew it, my small part in laying the groundwork for greater awareness for music therapy in Illinois had come and gone. Rachel, Katey, Alisabeth, and I all had opportunities to share not just about the frequently asked questions regarding music therapy, but specifically how our local Springfield community has benefited from the services we provide here at Music Therapy Connections.
As we all ended the day eating lunch together, I felt a great sense of privilege for being a part of a workplace that cares about its community, the laws that protect our clients, and the future of the music therapy profession in our state.
I learned that advocating for music therapy can just be as simple as making a phone call to those with influence, and that I’m a part of a greater community of music therapists who love what they do!
This time next year when you hear about Hill Day in your state, take the time to reach out to your music therapy community, ask them questions, and see how you can be involved. You’ll be amazed at how much you learn.
Every Thursday morning, I have the opportunity to do one of my favorite things. I provide music therapy services at a day care. I absolutely love seeing their little faces light up when they see me walk through the door.
Even our littlest clients can’t wait for me to call their names for music time. We play familiar songs, from traditional to pop covers, and use them to exercise these little ones physically, mentally, and socially. We share, play instruments, read stories, and are always learning new things.
I have always loved working with children. When I was seven, my baby brother was born. I was anxious to help him, teach him, and watch him grow. From the time my brother was born, my mother had a home day care. I would spend time after school and summers helping and playing with the children.
My mother eventually went back to school, and I started babysitting my brother from the time I was eleven every day after school. Although he was still my annoying little brother, for those few hours I enjoyed taking care of him and keeping him safe.
By the time I was fourteen, I had my first job babysitting two children all summer. It was hard work, but they taught me so much about being the best care taker I can be and how to really encourage them to success every day.
It has been almost eleven years since my first official job working with children, and I am still following my passion. Now my baby brother is ready to graduate high school, and I am a music therapist using my love for child development every single day.
Currently my day care students are playing:
They are learning about:
The names of fruit
Body part names
Memory recall with our book from week to week
And so much more!
What a wonderful career I have that I am allowed the opportunity to see these little ones grow and learn every day.
The moment I found out I passed my board certification exam was glorious. It was as if the entryway into the profession of music therapy had finally been unlocked and I was free to enter.
Even as a beginning music therapy student, I remember being so inpatient. I was eager to have my own clients but often felt bogged down with all the requirements that I had to complete in order to get certified. I didn’t see it back then, but looking back, I see that that the time that I wished would pass by so quickly was put in place so that I could train, make mistakes, learn from those mistakes, repeat the lessons learned, and build confidence.
I’m thankful that these steps exist because not only did it prepare me to enter the workforce, but it also provided my future clients with the assurance that they would consistently receive quality care.
So what exactly are the steps that music therapists take to become board-certified?
All music therapists must complete an approved degree in music therapy, whether it is at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate level. After the degree is completed, the next step is to complete an approved internship. After completing internship, the aspiring music therapist is then eligible to sit for the national board certification exam.
After passing the exam, he or she may use the credential “MT-BC” (Music Therapist-Board Certified). Once a music therapist is board-certified, he or she must continue to develop professionally and maintain the ethical and professional standards of the profession.
What happens if I encounter an individual who uses music to help others but does not hold the MT-BC credential?
Music therapy services provided by individuals who do not hold the MT-BC credential have not successfully completed the steps mentioned above, therefore posing great risk of potential harm to their clients and community. To understand why music therapy services might be provided by a non-credentialed in the first place, it is important to consider these factors:
Misrepresentations of music therapy
Often times the term “music therapy” may not be used in the context of an evidence-based health profession that involves a relationship with a credentialed therapist. Rather, it is often mistakenly used as casual term to label a genre of relaxing music or products related to music and relaxation. When the public is misled to believe that music therapy is just the act of listening to a YouTube video titled “Music Therapy”, it creates confusion as to what board-certified music therapists actually do.
Related music professions that are similar but not interchangeable with music therapy
Related music professionals, including musicians who perform in hospitals and volunteer musicians who sing in nursing homes, can use music to help others. While it may look like a therapeutic relationship exists between the musician and the client, only a board-certified music therapist is trained to incorporate evidence-based music activities to accomplish individualized goals, study the effect of music on clients, and promote measurable changes in behavior or function.
Currently, most states do not have regulatory legislation in place at the state level to prevent unqualified individuals from offering music therapy services
Many music therapists are involved in the process of becoming state recognized. This may involve informing legislators of the benefits of music therapy and asking them to pass legislation that involves some or all of the following:
Protecting the public and vulnerable populations (eg. persons with intellectual or emotional disabilities, or persons coping with physical, mental, or terminal illness) from un-credentialed professionals that may inappropriately use music and cause potential physical, psychological or emotional harm
Facilitating greater access to music therapy. Agencies and health care providers may be more likely to include music therapy as a service option if music therapy becomes a state recognized and licensed profession. This would help music therapists provide services to more facilities and agencies and would give the public better access to choose music therapy as part of their treatment
Now that I’ve gone through the whole process of becoming nationally certified, I can appreciate the weight of what I do. Music therapy is an amazing profession that involves rigorous training and the opportunity to make a positive change in other people’s lives. As a board-certified music therapist, I can now be a part of a community of professionals that is passionately dedicated to the well being of their clients.
For the student music therapist, that journey may look like committing to do your best in the daily grind of studying; to the new professional, it may look like researching ways to become more active in supporting music therapy in your community; and for others, it may even look like actively talking with legislators and asking them to create licensure for music therapists in their state.
Wherever you may be, don’t be afraid of taking ownership of your profession. Don’t be afraid to ask yourself how you can continue to grow as a professional, and always remember that what you do matters!


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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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It's Hambo Hoedown Time!
For this week's challenge, we are to use burlap in our creations.
A total first for me. I went to Hobby Lobby and learned that burlap comes in many colors. Gotta tuck that information away for future reference. I decided to get a light beige burlap, and incorporated it into my project.
The beautiful image is "Cornucopia" from Hambo Digital Stamps. I printed it onto X-Press It cardstock and colored the image with Copic markers, along with some shading and highlights with Prismacolor pencils. Crystal Stickles also adds some sparkle and highlights to the image.
Using the easel card tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers, I constructed my base and card front with burlap, patterned paper from Lasting Impressions, brown cardstock and kraft. A circle Nestabilities was used to cut the circle, and paper piercing and faux-stitching was done with a colored pencil. A rich rust ribbon was also used.
I used two of the three sentiments included in "Cornucopia" from Hambo Digital Stamps. I printed them onto kraft, with the sentiment on the base being cut by a Nestabilities die.
I hope you can join in on all of the fun with us at the Hoedown this week. All of the challenge details can be found right here on the Hoedown Blog. Remember you must use Hambo images to play along...but that's easy to do (there are some freebies here if you don't have any). If you play along this week, you will be sent next week's Hoedown image for free.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog!

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Tricycle: Enhancing Farm Diversity to Support Pollinators, Predators, & Parasitoids – Richmond, VA
May 21, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
May 21st, 2019 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Tricycle Urban Agriculture Classes
Creating habitat on farms for pollinators, predators, and parasitoids helps increase farm production while reducing the potential for pest outbreaks. Join Nancy Adamson, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society, for this session on pollinators and beneficial insects. Nancy will cover their importance in agricultural systems, basic biology, habitat needs, and how to use native plants and cover crops to attract pollinators and natural enemies of pests. NRCS programs that support diversity on farms will be highlighted. The class will travel to the farm to see bees, wasps, beetles, spiders, and the plants that help ensure these inconspicuous farm helpers thrive.
Class Registration: $55
Tricycle Member ticket: $45

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The school collected a grand total of £241.81 for local Marie Curie Cancer Care services in just two hours at the Metrocentre.
The money raised helped the charity to continue to provide care and support to patients with terminal illnesses, and their families, in the North East over the Christmas period.
Marie Curie Hospice provides a free service for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, their families and friends from across the North East region. A team of dedicated Marie Curie Nurses work across the region offering people end of life care in their own home, which is a key objective of Marie Curie Cancer Care – giving patients choice in where they spend their final days. All services are offered to patients free of charge.
For more information about Marie Curie Cancer Care or fundraising activities, contact Charlotte Flowers, community fundraiser on firstname.lastname@example.org or 0191 219 1234.

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GREENVILLE — East Carolina started its 2023 baseball season by sweeping a doubleheader from George Washington at Clark-LeClair Stadium on Saturday.
The Pirates took the first game, 9-5, after trailing 4-0 and were 11-3 winners in the second game despite an early 2-0 deficit.
ECU goes for a series sweep on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Colonials scored four runs in the top of the third inning in the first game but Justin Wilcoxen was the catalyst in the Pirates’ comeback. He had a ground out in the bottom of the third that brought in Joey Berini with the first run of the season.
Wilcoxen had a 2-run homer to right field in the fifth before a run-scoring double by Luke Nowak tied the score at 4.
ECU went ahead to stay, 5-4, with an unearned run in the seventh as Alec Makarewicz came home on an infield single by Nowak.
The Pirates erupted for four runs in the eighth as Wilcoxen collected his fourth RBI with a single down the left field line. Jacon Starling added a 3-run homer to left field.
Zach Root got the win with three and two-thirds innings in relief. Root had five of ECU’s 10 strikeouts.
Wilcoxen was 3-for-5 with four RBIs. Starling finished with two hits and three RBIs. Tyler Bradt pitched one and one-third innings with three strikeouts for his first save.
Wilcoxen went 4-for-5 and scored three runs in the second game.
Jacob Jenkins-Cowart had a grand slam in an 8-run sixth inning that put the Pirates in control.
Second game starter Trey Yesavage allowed five hits over five innings with one earned run and seven strikeouts, Merritt Beeker got the win as he fanned three in one and one-third innings.
The teams are also scheduled to play on Sunday at 1 p.m. with junior righthander Josh Grosz getting the start for ECU.

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Leef’s new line of drives is small and fast, but are they as fast as the USB 3 spec would have you think? The Supra 3 and Ice 3 drives claim USB 3 speeds in a small package. The Supra holds 16 GB and is small enough to leave plugged into your laptop. The slightly larger Ice offers twice the capacity. Both are inexpensive at $15 for the 16 GB and $25 for the 32 GB models.
In testing I wanted to try my normal real-world use of a thumb drive by copying something and dashing out the door. Using my new Lenovo Carbon X1 with both a USB 2 and USB 3 port, I copied a 378MB and 1.6GB file to the drive and timed how long it took to write and flush the cache. This simulates dropping a file on the disk, ejecting the disk, and waiting for the all-clear. The command I ran from the Linux command line was: time $( cp ~aolsen/Downloads/378MB.xz . ; sync )
For a comparison I used a USB 2 Mimoco Jake (Adventure Time) thumb drive. Write speeds on the Supra were exactly twice that of the Mimoco regardless of port. The USB 3 won by a hair in both cases with 1:15 minutes on the Mimoco and 0:37 on the Supra. Bumping the file size resulted in nearly identical transfer rates.
Where the Supra does shine though is in read time. The Leef Supra read the 1.6 GB image in 27 seconds where the Mimoco took almost 4 times as long. The same file off the cheap drive took over 3 minutes to read.
Overall the drive isn’t as fast as the USB 3 spec would have you believe, but still fast, and cheap enough that it’s still a great choice. The small size of the Supra makes it a perfect travel companion either on your key chain or semi-permanently attached to your notebook.