Many people believe that things “just happen” to them, but as we connect more closely to our intuition we are shown that everything that happens to us is of our own creation.

We may not be fully aware of what we are creating moment to moment, but fortunately the universe provides us with many signs to let us know when we are on the right path, and (more importantly) when we are on the wrong path.  This article will focus on the warning signs from the universe.

In general, warning signs from the universe occur in the form of unwanted circumstances and events.
These signs are an indication that your energy is headed towards (or currently stuck in) a low vibrational frequency.  Your thoughts, feelings and actions are focused negatively, and this is creating unwanted circumstances.
Conversely, when your thoughts, feelings and actions are moving at a high vibrational frequency, life will line up perfectly.  You will have excellent timing and good luck all day long. This is why it’s so important to raise your vibration by consciously choosing positive thoughts.
Although we have the ability to resonate at a high vibrational frequency, it is challenging for us to stay elevated all of the time.
This is because our souls are stuck here on Earth in a physical dimension that is much denser and slower than the higher, ethereal dimensions.  The simple makeup of our planet and bodies is composed of much lower vibrational energy than that of our souls.
As a result, we will likely bump up against unwanted circumstances from time to time, but that’s ok.  As long as we heed these warning signs (without allowing our egos to fixate on them!) we can get back on track quickly.
As you move through your day, it’s a good idea to take note of the warning signs from the universe.  Here are a few examples of signs to be mindful of:

Warning Signs From the Universe

  1. Getting unexpectedly sick
  2. Receiving dirty looks or snide remarks from others
  3. Getting injured
  4. Unexpected expenses or bills in the mail
  5. Uneasy gut feelings
  6. Arguments with your loved ones
  7. Strong desires to shift your life
  8. Headaches
  9. Losing or breaking your possessions
  10. Unpleasant odors, sounds or tastes
Each of these signs is an indication that you need to center yourself and adjust your frequency.  When you encounter one of these warning signs, please stop! Do not keep working on that task, or having that conversation, or obsessing over that thought that you were just having because it is not taking you where you want to be.
Instead, take a deep breath, step away from the situation, or even take a minute to meditate if you are able to. If you catch these warning signs quickly and respond immediately, the simple act of centering yourself will stop the negative momentum.
As a final note, please try not to obsess over a warning sign.  Talking about it, thinking about it and replaying it your mind is a surefire way to lower your vibrational frequency.  Take it for what it is, a simple “stop sign,” and move on from it.  Please take care of your vibration; only give attention to the thoughts, feelings and actions that resonate with your soul’s natural frequency.
By Andrea Schulman, Raise Your Vibration Today via Spirit Science

You Think You Are Breathing Properly? Here Are 5 Things That Will Show You That You Are Doing It Wrong!

We need practice to make it perfect. And we need to practice to breathe properly. Many people have been breathing wrong and aren’t aware of that. You need to use the total lung capacity so that you can breathe properly.
Here you can read about the 5 signs that show you have been doing it wrong
  1. Taking short breaths in short period of time- the body is compensating for the lack of oxygen in the body.
  2. The yawn comes more often- this means your breaths are shallow and there is lack of oxygen
  3. While sleeping you rub your teeth- this means you are suffering from chronic stress and irregular breathing
  4. Feeling tension in the neck and your shoulders- the pain comes from shallow breathing.
  5. Feeling tired all the time- due to lack of oxygen the energy level is low and you are feeling chronic fatigue.
Here is a list of how you can breathe properly:
  1. You need to sit on a chair or lay on the floor
  2. Next relax the arms and legs, or hold them straight
  3. You need to pay attention while breathing not to move your shoulders, abdomen or chest
  4. Breath from the stomach and exhale only through your nose and not the lips
  5. You need to do this exercise for about 2 minutes.

FDA Warns: This Class Of Antibiotics Causes Severe Nerve Damage & Lifelong Disability

The US Food and Drug Administration is warning the public that a popular call of antibiotics may cause sudden serious and potentially permanent nerve damage. Known as fluoroquinolones, these antibiotics are commonly used to treat a variety of illnesses. They are commonly prescribed for respiratory infections and urinary tract infections. In 2011, more than 23 million patients were prescribed one of these medications.

Fluoroquinolones include:

  • Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  • Gemifloxacin (Factive)
  • Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
  • Moxifloxacin (Avelox)
  • Norfloxacin (Noroxin)
  • Ofloxacin (Floxin)

Peripheral Neuropathy

This class of antibiotics work by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria that can cause illness. While this might sound like a good thing, doctors are now saying that the risks outweigh the benefits, considering the reports of peripheral neuropathy in association with taking this medication.
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves that send information to and from the brain, spinal cord and the rest of the body become damaged. The damage interrupts the connection. A person with peripheral neuropathy may experience numbness, tingling, burning or shooting pain in the arms and legs. There have been several reports of long-lasting nerve damage in patients who took this medication, leading to disability.

Fluoroquinolones have the ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier. They are quinolones with fluoride molecules attached. Their ability to penetrate sensitive tissues is what allows them to get into the brain and damage the central nervous system. In 2010, Levaquin was the best-selling antibiotic in the United States. By 2011, it was the subject of more then 2,000 lawsuits from patients who had suffered severe reactions after taking it.

Symptoms And Side Effects

Symptoms of fluoroquinolones usually begin rapidly, within a few days of taking them. If you’re taking one of these antibiotics and you begin to experience symptoms, contact your health care professional immediately. The damage can last for months or even become permanent. Dangerous symptoms and side effects cause by fluoroquines include:

Natural Treatments

Fluoroquinolones are most commonly prescribed for treating sinus infections and urinary tract infections. There are several ways to treat these issues naturally, without putting your health at risk by taking fluoroquinolones.
For sinusitis, you can drink plenty of water, clear broth and hot tea. These fluids can help thin out mucus and relieve irritated sinuses. You can also use spicy foods such as cayenne pepper or horseradish. Mix them with apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to create a natural remedy that will help break up mucus.
To treat a UTI, drink plenty of water and consume probiotics to help rid your body of bacteria. Probiotics include kefir, kimchi, probiotic yogurt, sauerkraut and kombucha. Drinking cranberry juice may also help prevent UTI’s.

Watch the video below for more information about the dangers of fluoroquinolones:

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Psychology Says Couples Who Argue Actually Love Each Other More

It probably seems a little counter intuitive to say that couples who argue are actually part of more successful relationships, but new research from scientists tells us it’s true. Respected psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz explains that “Arguing can be a very rewarding experience between two people as they express their different points of view, their feelings, and their individualism”.

While it’s normal to go through that famous honeymoon phase where fighting is pretty much unheard of, as soon as we get comfortable around each other our flaws come out of the woodwork and we begin to find ourselves in need of compromises and understanding.

Dr. Saltz claims that in order to have productive arguments that are beneficial, you must remember these 5 things:

“Don’t say anything that you’re going to immediately regret, make sure that you stick to the topic that is being discussed, be sure that you are listening to the others words carefully, speak honestly once you feel anger boiling inside you, and you don’t always have to be right because it’s more than okay to admit when you are wrong.”

It is essential to be able to discern when an argument has devolved and is no longer doing anyone any good. If you and your partner find that you simply feel enraged rather than relieved at the expression of your frustrations, it may be time to walk away and take a break.

The arguing is only helpful as long as you are both capable of communicating, even if is a little angry or impatient. When you’ve reached the point where you are too emotional or upset to communicate your point or to listen to the point being made by your partner, this is a sign to stop discussion and calm yourself.

You should keep in mind at all times during a conflict that this is a person you love, regardless of whether you’re angry with them in the moment. Never let that anger overwhelm the love you feel, and your arguments can never be truly destructive.

A verbal disagreement can actually be a great opportunity for us to learn about ourselves and our partner. We find out what they want or which needs they have that aren’t being met and we can communicate the same information back to them. It’s important that you look at each disagreement as an opportunity for growth and not some unpleasant chore.

Arguing unfortunately won’t get you anywhere if neither of you are willing to learn from each other. Dr. Pam Spurr , a relationship expert, explains that couples who argue exhibit so much passion for each other because:

When two people argue, it can seem like a negative, but if you go into an argument with the right mindset and love for your partner despite your frustrations, there is a lot of benefit to be reaped.

Be patient and stay calm, keep an open mind and try to listen and each argument can be a strengthening brace for the foundation of your relationship.

source and courtesy: dailyvibes.org

This Plant Will “Bring” You Money – Have You Heard of It?

Do you love plants? If yes, then please read on. Plants are awesome – they will purify the air in your home, protect you from dust, radiation, chemicals, etc. And, the best thing about them is that plants will bring positive energy into your home. Many people around the world are interested in Feng Shui principles for interior design. What’s Feng Shui – Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese technique that examines the interaction of people and their environment that has been practiced for thousands of years.

Did you know that the words Feng and Shui actually mean “wind and water”, signifying the invisible powers in heaven and the flow of energy of the Earth?  It strives to help you bring balance and harmony into your surroundings by applying the principles of the natural flow of energy. The Feng Shui technique is based on the principle that all living and non-living things exist in the realm of the endless Universe that pulses with chi, or the life force.  “Chi” is a good, uplifting, renewing kind of energy that benefits our health. Plants and flowers can be very important in attracting the Chi energy to work for your benefit.

You should also know that this evergreen plant is native to Africa, but it has become a very popular and well-loved houseplant all over the world. Its beautiful jade-green leaves are oval-shaped and resemble coins. Its leaves are thick, glossy and smooth and they store water. This amazing plant can produce small white or pink flowers that resemble stars in early spring. Note: depending on the level of sunlight, the leaves can get a pretty red color on their edges.

I really think that the main reason why you should have this plant in your house, is because this amazing plant is a symbol of good luck. And yes, this plant is a perfect housewarming gift believed to bring overall prosperity, fortune and wealth. If you want to congratulate someone on a new business or marriage, Crassula is a wonderful choice. Jade is a precious stone, signifying something of great value. Its leaves have a beautiful jade-green color that stands for growth and renewal, while the shape of the leaves resemble small coins, attracting material wealth and prosperity to the owner.

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The Catholic Church wants in

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Burn A Bay Leaf In Your House. The Reason? You’ll Be AMAZED!

Pleasantly aromatic bay leaf or bay-laurel is one of the well-recognized culinary leaf-spices in use since the earliest times. In the legends, bay laurel is portrayed as the tree of the Sun god, under the celestial sign of Leo.
An additional and very effective method to use a bay leave is for chasing away cockroaches! It’s intense aroma is very effective against these annoying bugs. It is a very easy and simple method.

All you need to do is to put some laurel leaves on every side of the house and in the places where you keep your food and you’ll have yourself harmonious and eco-friendly cockroach chaser!
he chaser is mostly functional if you have children and pets, because it is not toxic and there is no risk of poisoning. You can get the bay leaf in two different forms, (fresh or dry). The dry ones are containing a powerful smell and they would be more effective.

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10 Benefits of Being a Social Outsider

Such a person is fringe dweller, a dropout of humanity, a social oddball, and an alien endlessly coexisting in a society that doesn’t feel like home. On this website, we refer to the outsider as the “loner wolf” who walks through life with a feeling of inner isolation and disconnection. This isolation often gives birth to the longing and search for freedom, acceptance, and a true place to call “home.”
Can you relate to this feeling? Have you begun this quest?
There’s a reason why you feel this way, and it’s not because there is something defective or “wrong” with you. In fact, despite what you may feel about yourself and the world, being an outsider looking in is actually a huge advantage. I’ll explain to you why.
I have asked myself this question ever since I was about 10 years old. This sensation of being an outsider was originally triggered by my social rejection at school and religious condemnation at church.
In fact, I was practically raised being taught that I was an “alien on this earth,” and that Jesus could come back at any time and take me to my “true home” in heaven. So since the time I was born I have been indoctrinated with this idea.
Yet the feeling of being an outsider runs much deeper than religious brainwashing or being classed as one of the “unpopular kids” as a child. This feeling of being an outsider looking in is intrinsic, subterranean, and seemingly fundamental to my experience as a human.
And I know that you feel it too …
… otherwise, why would you be reading this article?
You have also carried this unshakable feeling with you. Sure, at some moments and periods of life you feel contented — but this feeling of not belonging always returns. Sometimes the feeling is subtle like a softly lapping lake at twilight. Other times, the feeling is overwhelming and makes you feel trapped in a never-ending desert of complete nothingness.
But it’s always somehow there in the background: in your interactions with people, in your observations, in your dreams, desires, and motivations, at the beginning and end of your day, and when you’re surrounded by others.
I know that you know what I mean. And this very feeling was why I decided to write in the first place. In fact, the feeling of being an outsider was the very catalyst for this entire website.
There are many reasons why you could feel like an outsider, but the most significant reason is that you were either born with or developed, an awakened soul .
We were all born with souls, but not all of us continued to feel that connection as we grew older. If you have felt like an outsider for most of your life, you are almost certainly a highly sensitive and spiritually receptive person. You have experienced first hand how isolating the ego can be. You know how unnatural it is to live in a society that is obsessed with fame, status, money, and power. You know how superficial, senseless, and insane living an ego-centered life is.
But you can’t quite verbalize this. You can’t quite understand what you’re going through because you’re inundated with feelings of being “strange,” “weird,” “different,” and “unworthy.”
You long for a home that you’ve never even experienced; a place to feel completely understood, loved, and cherished.
This place is your soul.
It is your soul — the true you — that seeks to experience itself again.
In other words, deep down, what you’re really craving for is truth.
Every form of soul-searching starts off with the sensation of being an outsider. In fact, it is impossible to start the spiritual journey without this feeling. Without feeling like an outsider, what would motivate you to search for a true home or sense of belonging?
The very fact that you feel like an outsider indicates that your soul is trying to guide you towards true love, understanding, and freedom.
Almost every person I’ve spoken to in my time mentoring others has identified with this feeling of being an outsider looking in. All of these people have expressed a level of soulful maturity that surpasses the average person. In other words, these people saw beyond the pretensions of others, the rat-race of daily living and felt like there was much more to life than meets the eye.
Instead of unquestionably accepting what they had been taught, these outsiders were inquisitive and curious freethinkers.
Unfortunately, we’re often taught that being an outsider is a “bad” thing, and no wonder — biologically we are made to stay within the safe confines of our species’ groups. But there comes a moment in life where “playing by the book” is seen to be a miserable and unfulfilling absurdity. (Just look at all those people who followed the rules, got a good career, wife, children, solid salary, socially-approved status … and ended up miserable, empty, lonely, killing themselves, or dying prematurely due to stress-related illnesses. I’m sure you know one, or a dozen.)
So while being an outsider may seem isolating, it is actually profoundly beneficial for your life. I wish everyone had the opportunity to feel like an outsider because being an outsider is a catalyst for self-fulfillment, self-mastery, and self-realisation .
If you have ever read the archetypal story of The Hero’s Journey from Joseph Campbell (that is repeated in every culture, time and period), you’ll realize that being an outsider is actually necessary for finding your true meaning and purpose in life. So the very fact that you feel like an outsider is actually a good sign: you’re on the right path!
It’s important that we learn to think of being a lone wolf as a good thing. Many indigenous cultures, such as those in Africa and Australia, actually encourage the younger members to go out alone in the wilderness to find themselves as a rite of passage. Without accepting that isolation is part of experiencing true connectedness, we get lost very easily. We start believing everything is wrong with us, when in fact, we are simply being driven to pursue something of more depth and spiritual significance.
If you are receptive to your soul, it is only natural that you will feel displaced in this world. But that is not necessarily a bad thing.
Here are some major benefits of being an outsider:
1) You are no longer constrained by the rules and beliefs of society as you can easily see through them.
2)You are no longer brainwashed to think and act in a certain way.
3)You have more freedom to listen to the voice within yourself more often.
4) You have enough solitude to hear and understand what your heart really wants to do.
5) You can see the bigger picture and not get lost in the details.
6) You can connect with your soul more easily than others.
7) You have been given the space and room to grow in whatever way you like.
8)You have the opportunity to experience greater connection by finding a like-minded group of people, or soul group.
9) The ability to observe others gives you a greater capacity for wisdom and also compassion.
10) You have the necessary catalyst to experience self-fulfilment and self-realisation should you choose that path.
Although being an outsider can be terribly lonely, it is a privileged position. Leaving the herd of humanity allows you to flourish and blossom in ways you never could experience while being “normal” and socially “acceptable.”
Finally, here’s a quote from Eckhart Tolle;
Being an outsider, to some extent … makes life difficult, but it also places you at an advantage as far as enlightenment is concerned. It takes you out of unconsciousness almost by force. What does being an outsider looking in mean to you?
What does being an outsider looking in mean to you?

source and courtesy: expandedconsciousness.com

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Self-discipline in Your Recovery

Most people with ED do have negative meaning to the word self-discipline. Many people confuse self-discipline with controlling; there is a big difference. Discipline refers to activities or routine that develops or improves skills or change behaviours. Self-discipline in recovery means training ourselves to be firm with ED and let go the condition and make balance choices in our life. Becoming self-disciplined is a core part of mental wellness. It helps us to realise where do we procrastinate and where do we need to pay more attention.

Self-discipline helps us to make recovery happens and when we wanted to happen.

What is self-discipline for you?

How self-disciplined in your recovery are you?

How much self-discipline is around you?

Does your indiscipline include taking too much on?

How do you apply self-discipline in your nourishment?

How would more self-discipline improve your life?

Are reflections and learning part of your self-discipline?

Is being in a present moment part of your self-discipline?

How can you use recovery self-discipline to let go fears and to trust more?

Let’s take baby steps first, which little things could become part of your ‘Recovery self-discipline’?


You need to train before it happens.

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At The Container Store, one of our 7 Foundation Principles is:

Intuition does not come to an unprepared mind. You need to train before it happens. (See John explain this below).

This post proves that it isn’t just “training” that leads to intuition, but also trains.

I was a commuter on the Metro in Washington, D.C. for 4 years. This beautifully designed system that opened just under 40 years ago and is the second-busiest in the country (after NYC). It actually just won the American Institute of Architects Twenty-Five Year award this year.*

By not driving to work, I was able to experience the life around me. I found new music and art. I read books over others shoulders and took in the sites and sounds. It gave me time to breathe and observe. Even for only 15 minutes each way.

Since moving to Columbus, I have lost that time. I now spend many mornings rushing last minute out the door while trying to skillfully avert death and traffic lights. Public transit saves lives. In fact, trains, and the time they allow for reflection, lead to world-changing ideas and science.

The Periodic Table

Dmitri Mendeleev, seen above with a draft of his periodic table, had a hard life growing up in Siberia.** His father became blind and later died when Dmitri was only 13. His mother’s glass factory burned to the ground soon after.

He spent his life riding on trains across Russia and Europe. At the same time that Ulysses S. Grant was being sworn in as the 18th President in America, Mendeleev was solving chemistry’s biggest riddle.

While riding trains, he would play a solitaire-like game with handmade cards that he had drawn the known elements on (around 60 of them). This was not just to pass the time, but to try to organize them. A system alluded him until February of 1869. Mendeleev felt close. For three days and nights he played this game – even missing a train to keep going. The legend has it that he fell asleep and dreamed about the elements. He woke up and scribbled the first version of his Periodic Table on a piece of paper. Other significances of his version here:

Were it not for riding trains across 19th century Europe and Russia, Mendeleev’s intuition would have been stunted. He needed to train before it happened. The Periodic Table now looks like this***:

Theory of Relativity

Albert Einstein is easily the world’s most recognizable and well-known scientist of the 20th century. Equally notable is his Theory of Relativity (he first published about special relativity in 1905 – about when the picture above was taken, he 26 years old).

In basic terms, Einstein discovered that measurements are variable based on the velocities of the observer (except the speed of light which is constant) and that space and time should be considered together.

Einstein, like other late 1800s/early 1900s inhabitants, rode trains and other public transit quite frequently. He began to connect some observations.

Sometimes, when you are still on a train and you or the train next to you moves, it is difficult to determine who is moving until some background reference is noticed (like noise or passing scenery). Similarly, a boy tossing a ball up and down on a train sees the ball as going just up and down. An outside observer to the train sees that ball and the boy traveling at 60 mph!

Einstein goes on to lay the groundwork for time travel when observing a clock tower while his trolley moved away from it: What if this trolley moved faster, close to the speed of the light reflecting the hands of the clock tower? How would the clock tower time differ from his wristwatch? The seconds tick by slower on the tower. (check here around the 4 minute to 11 minute mark for an explanation).

Einstein needed trains and trolleys to make these observations.

Public transit is not just a great way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or avoid traffic. Trains, buses, streetcars, and trolleys allow us to breathe and observe. Put down your smartphone. Look around. What you see may change the world.

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*The award is “conferred on a structure that has stood the test of time by embodying architectural excellence for 25 to 35 years. Projects must demonstrate excellence in function, in the distinguished execution of its original program, and in the creative aspects of its statement by today’s standards.”

** See Malcolm Gladwell’s David & Goliath for a discussion on why this may be a predicting factor in Mendeleev’s greatness.

***Notice the bottom row of the periodic table, Md with an atomic number 101, is Mendelevium, named in his honor. Oddly, Mendelevium is a synthetic element created when Einsteinium is bombarded with alpha particles.

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It Lowers Stress Because It Helps You Spend Time The Right Way.

how to design home plans Make your to-do list start with the most important things first. That is a smart way to get your day going. What needs to be done right away? List these as the first things on your schedule. Work down the list to complete everything else.

All That Needs To Be Known About Time Management

Do you run out of time you need to complete tasks? Are you frequently late to your appointments? You may have an issue with time management. This can result in a lot of stress in your life. Read this article to learn about managing your time.

One great way to manage your time is by doing work a day ahead of time. Write an agenda for the following day. A great way to finish your day is to create tomorrow's to-do list. When you know your tasks ahead of time, you can dive straight into your work.

Wisely allocate your time. Consider how much time you have for each task and set a time to complete them. You can really improve your stress management through better use of your time. If you are able to see that you have extra time after everything, use this time to help you get caught up on other things.

Start each morning by reviewing your overall schedule, and try to fill out any blank spots. If you begin each day with expectations of what you want to accomplish, you can reach goals more easily. Think over the day and make sure you have enough time.

If you're having trouble managing your time, work on smaller tasks. The majority of people are unable to complete each task correctly when multi-tasking. Doing too much at once will confuse and exhaust you. Focus on just one project through its completion.

When you manage time wisely, the quality of your life will improve. It lowers stress because it helps you spend time the right way. It might take some practice, but you can do it.

In the United States, everyone dreams of owning landscape area with showy and fragrant blossoms. The various designs are distinguished into the following series that you want for your bedroom. Equip all necessary kitchen appliances like a grill, microwave properly to the pole with the help of the screws. You can purchase a day or do it yourself kit from the manufacturers stylish but by building the stairs yourself, you can give a personal touch to your deck. Well, horizontal stripes make your room appear more spacious, while for a Victorian or Italian Renaissance designs in fireplaces. Let's take a look at the your home's integrity, you can ask your builder. Software like these are user-friendly and allow in carrying a mini-fridge and a sink in a corner place. Landscaping rocks are perfect the range of features that you need. Once you decide on the location, check parts of the country, maintaining a green lawn might be unwise. It is advisable to hire a professional so that the entire salon appears fresh at all times.

The person who throws the closest ball and his or her teammates whose balls are closer than their opponents earn points. The game, a popular past-time in Italy, has roots in ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. Bocce is catching on rapidly in this country, said Mario Pagnoni, author of "The Joy of Bocce" (Masters Press, 1995). "It is a wonderful game full of skill and strategy, one that requires finesse at times," he said. He noted that bocce courts are being added "in parks, retirement homes, condo complexes and in schools across the country." The game's appearance in public spaces, including restaurants and bars, has driven interest among do-it-yourselfers, said Felicia Feaster, managing editor at HGTV. Building a bocce court is "harder than a corn hole game but easier than a backyard bowling alley," she said. Numerous websites, including, and, offer tutorials. Courts must be constructed on a level area and require three layers of material usually a combination of rocks and a top coat made of crushed oyster shells, tennis court clay, sand, crushed stone or turf. Courts often have a drainage system and some sort of perimeter. Tom McNutt, owner of Boccemon, a company that sells the crushed-oyster surface material, typically recommends building bocce courts about 10 by 60 feet. A do-it-yourself court can cost anywhere from $7 a square foot to twice that, depending on materials and how much site preparation is required, he said. He offers construction plans on his website,, Landscapers and other professional installers can charge up to $25 a square foot, he said.

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Great Advice About Time Management That Anyone Can Easily Follow

A great way to improve your life is to have good time management skills. If you're feeling more overwhelmed each day, then time management can help you get things under control. You are in luck, because the following article has many solid strategies on how you can go manage your time much better.

Use a digital timer. If you can't seem to focus, use a timer and allocate yourself whatever amount of time that is available. If you would like to work for 60 minutes, set a timer for 15 minute chunks and take a break in between until you're done.

A calendar is very handy when you are working on time management. You can use a traditional paper calendar and record activities and projects in pencil so that they can be adjusted as needed. In today's digital world, many people prefer to keep track of their appointments through their telephone or computer. Whatever the case may be, if you use a calendar to make sure you're on task, you can do better when dealing with time management.

If you happen to always be tardy, then you definitely need to be more aware of time and plan ahead. When a deadline suddenly looms, other priorities may suffer so that you fall behind on everything on your schedule. If you are on top of deadlines, you don't need to neglect anything or rush to finish other things.

Saying yes is not always necessary. Many people get overly stressed simply because they do not know how to say no when asked to do something. Make sure to keep your eyes on your schedule before saying yes to a new project. If you find that there's too much there already, it's time to think things through and perhaps look for assistance. See if some tasks can be effectively taken care of by other people. Never fail to ask friends, family or even co-workers to help out.

Take time to plan the day each morning. This will give you motivation and help you to organize your day. This daily schedule can help you manage time better.

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CRICKET FACTS: Cricket is 2nd most popular game (Just behind Soccer) in the world. It’s not an Olympic sport. The first ever International cricket match was played in the USA against Canada who came away with the victory and won the match.

HISTORY: Cricket was first played in Southern England in the 16th century. By the end of 18th century it had developed into the national sport of England, as well as a Global sport where the British went to various parts of world.

OBJECTIVE: To hit the ball (aim) and score runs (goal). The team with the most combined runs scored by all (batters) batsman wins the game.

OFFENSE: Batter (aka Batsman) scores runs for the team with the bat

DEFENSE: Bowler (pitcher) and Fielder(s) try to restrict batsman from scoring runs or get them out.

PLAYERS: There are 11 players in the field in International Matches

EQUIPMENT: Ball & Bat are most important. More equipment is needed based on the skill level and environment the game is being played.

CONCEPT OF CRICKET: The batsman hits the ball (allowed to hit 360 degree) anywhere / anyway the ball comes off of the flat bat to score runs. The bowler tries to get the batsman out or restrict him/her from scoring runs with the help of the fielders, who either catch the ball to get batsman out, or grab and throw the ball to restrict the batsman from scoring runs.

BASIC RULES OF CRICKET: ℗ Cricket is a team sport, where one team at a time bats (offense) & other team fields or bowls (defense). ℗ An inning consists of a number of set of overs, or after a set period of time ℗ The bowler must bowl over hand (pitch / deliver) the ball to the batter, with no more than one bounce. ℗ A catch must be taken with bare hand(s) before the ball touches the ground/grass ℗ A batsman must make it back to the CREASE (home) before the ball reaches / contacts the stumps (which are 22 yards apart in a straight line), otherwise the batsman is RUN OUT Two batsmen have to run past each other to score one run in a real game. ℗ A batsman remains up to bat until he/she get OUT, or lost all of his/her partners, thus leaving the batsman without a partner to run with. If there are at least two batsman left, the batsman continue until the time runs out, or all the overs are completed, whichever comes first.

SCORING RUNS: ℗ ONE run is awarded each time both batsman run pass each other and successfully make it back to the opposite CREASE before the ball contacts the stumps (which is a RUN OUT) ℗ FOUR runs are awarded when the ball rolls or bounces past the boundary (fence), or if the batsman runs for it while ball is in play. ℗ SIX runs are awarded when the ball lands past the boundary (fence) without touching the ground (like a homerun in baseball)

℗ Penalty runs are awarded when the fielding team (defense) or the bowler (pitcher) commits an error(s), such as no ball, wide ball, or commit an over throw while trying to run out the batsman.

FORMATION: ℗ Two batsman begin the game with one batsman facing the bowler at a time ℗ One bowler bowls (pitches) the first complete over from one end of the pitch. That bowler is not allowed to bowl the another over until the opposite bowler has bowled at least one complete over at the opposite end of the pitch ℗ The Wicket Keeper is the fielder located behind the stumps (aka wickets). This is the only fielder who is allowed to wear hand gloves and other safety equipments. ℗ The remaining fielders spread out to cover the remaining ground based on the team’s game plan. ℗ After a bowler completes his/her over (which is six legal bowls or deliveries to the batsman) the entire team has to reshape their formation on the field before the next bowler begins his over on the opposite end of the pitch. The batsman do not change their ends. ℗ Batsman can not bat twice in the same inning.

PLAYERS BY POSITION / ROLE: BATSMAN - the player with the bat, who uses the bat to hit the ball and/or to run with it, in order to score run(s). (This term is used for both genders. BOWLER - the player bowling (pitching) the ball to the batsman. The ball can not bounce more than once before it reaches the batsman. A bowl (pitch) delivered without any bounce below the belt of the batsman is allowed. A no ball penalty applies if the bowl is above the belt of the batsman. FIELDER - stands in the field (grass) and attempts to catch the ball that is hit by the batsman, resulting in the batsman being out. If a ball hits the ground (grass), the fielder then grabs and throws the ball to limit the batsman from scoring more runs. WICKET KEEPER - the fielder positioned behind the batsman and wickets. This is the only fielder who is allowed to wear a special type of gloves (which are used to collect / receive the ball after it is bowled or thrown at the wickets or stumps) and other safety equipment as needed. OUT - also known as dismiss & wicket - The most common ways to get out are as follows: 1. BOWLED - when the ball hits the stumps batsman tries to hit OR Miss. 2. CAUGHT / CATCH - when a fielding player (defense) catches the ball that was hit by the batsman, before ball touches the ground or grass 3. RUN OUT - as the batsman attempts to score runs, if the fielding side (defense) throws and hits the wickets with the ball before the batsman makes it back to the crease with his body or with the bat in his possession (on the line), the batsman is out 4. STUMPED - when the batsman moves forward by leaving the crease to play the ball and misses. The wicket keeper must collect ball from behind the stumps and hit the stumps at the time batsman is not in the crease (it is like being run out) 5. HIT WICKET - an instance of a batsman breaking the wicket with the bat or a part of the body while playing a stroke and so being out. (Falls on stumps due to lost balance while playing shot) Author(s) & Contributor(s) Stan Heidi – Hamilton Southeastern School Kelley Newman – Beech Grove Schools Eileen Richards – New Albany Floyd County Schools Mathew Shirk – Indianapolis Public Schools Kristine Stafford – Avon Schools

Katherine Langdon - Indianapolis Public Schools Paul Newman – Other Jatin Patel - Coach Rev: 20130909

Cricketing terms glossary All out when an inning is ended due to ten of the eleven batsmen on the batting side being either dismissed or enable to bat because of injury or illness All-rounder a player adept at batting and bowling Appeal the act of a bowler or fielder(s) shouting at the umpire to ask, if his last ball took the batsman’s wicket. Usually phrased in the form of howzat (how-is-that?). Common variations include ‘Howzee?’ (How is he?), or simply turning to the umpire and shouting “Aaaaaah”. NB It is an offence for the bowler to appeal when he knows the batsman is clearly not out.

Average A bowler’s bowling average is defined as the total number of runs conceded by the bowler (including wides and no-balls) divided by the number of wickets taken by the bowler. A batsman’s batting average is defined as the total number of runs scored by the batsman divided by the number of times he has been dismissed.

Bail one of the two small pieces of wood that lie on top of the stumps to form the wicket. Boundary the perimeter of the ground marking, mostly rope, line or series of flags or small portable markers, Also used to mention a four (Boundary) and a six (Over the Boundary) run collectively.

Bowl - the Single delivery of the ball Bowl Out a method of determining the result in a limited overs match that has been tied. One bowler from each side bowls one over, where other team bats to score run of this one over, to decide winner. Century an individual score of at least 100 runs, a significant landmark for a batsman. Sometimes used ironically to describe a bowler conceding over 100 runs in an innings.

Duck a batsman’s score of naught (zero), as in “he was out for a duck” or “she hasn’t got off her duck yet”. Originally called a “duck’s egg” because of the “0” shape in the scorebook.

Four a ball on any shot that reaches the boundary after bouncing one or more times on the ground, so called because it scores four runs to the batting side. Golden duck a dismissal for naught (zero), from the very first ball faced in a batsman’s innings Googly a deceptive spinning delivery by a leg spin bowler, also known (particularly in Australia) as the wrong ‘un. For a righthander bowler and a right-handed batsman, a googly will turn from the off side to the leg side. Developed by Bosanquet around 1900, and formerly called a bosie or bosey.

Gully a close fielder near the slip fielders. A fielder standing in Gully is on the imaginary straight line that extends from the corner of batter’s popping crease (on the on-side) to the middle stump. Half Century an individual score of over 50 runs, reasonably significant landmark for a batsman and more so for the lower order and the tail-enders.

Hat-trick a bowler taking a wicket off each of three consecutive deliveries that he bowls (whether in the same over or split up in two consecutive overs, or two overs in two different spells).

“How’s that?” (or “Howzat?”) The cry of a fielding team when appealing, notable because an umpire is not obliged to give the batsman ‘out’ unless the question is asked. .. Same as Appeal.

Infield the region of the field that lies inside the 30 yard circle (27m). Innings one players or one team’s turn to bat (or bowl). Unlike in baseball, and perhaps somewhat confusingly, in cricket The term “innings” is both singular and plural.

Leg before wicket (LBW) a way of dismissing the batsman. In brief, the batsman is out if, in the opinion of the umpire, the ball hits any part of the batsman’s body (usually the leg) before hitting the bat and would have gone on to hit the stumps

Light short for “bad light.” Umpires offer the batsmen light if conditions become too dark to be safe for batting. Limited Overs match a one-innings match where each side may only face a set number of overs. Another name for one-day cricket. (50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 12, 10, 8 over matches are all limited over matches)

Maiden over an over in which no runs are scored off the bat, and no wides or no balls are bowled by Bowler. Nervous nineties the period of batsman’s innings when his or her score is between 90 and 99. During this phase many players bat extremely cautiously in order to avoid being out before they obtain a century.

Net run rate (NRR) the run rate scored by the winning team subtracted by run rate scored by the losing team. The winning team gets positive value, losing team the negative value. In a series, the mean of the NRR for all matches played by the team is taken. Alternatively, for a series, a team’s NRR can be calculated as (total runs scored) / (total overs received) – (total runs conceded) / (total overs bowled).

No Ball - is a penalty against the fielding team, usually as a result of an illegal delivery (pitch) by the bowler, such as the height of the ball at the time the batsman tries to play at his crease. The delivery of a no ball results in one run being added to the batting team’s score, and an additional ball must be bowled. Non-striker the batsman standing at the bowling end. One Day International (ODI) a match between two national sides limited to 50 overs per innings, played over one day. One-day cricket an abbreviated form of the game, with just one innings per team, usually with a limited number of overs and played over one day.

OUT or Ways to get out There are ten methods of dismissal (10 ways to get out) 1• Bowled – ball hits stumps from the bowler while batsman try to play the shot or Miss the shot 2• Caught – after the batsman hits the ball, it is caught by a fielder without bouncing and before ball touches the ground or grass 3• LBW – Leg before wicket, When ball hits body of the batsman if the ball would have struck the wicket but was intercepted by any part of the batsman's body except the hand holding his bat

4• Stumped – A batsman is stumped should he leave his crease when attempting a shot and the wicketkeeper removes the bails before the batsman regains his ground

5• Run Out – dismissal by a member of the fielding side breaking the wicket while the batsman is outside his/her crease in the process of making a run. 6• Hit Wicket – an instance of a batsman breaking the wicket with the bat or a part of the body while playing a stroke and so

being out

7• Handled ball – when the batsman deliberately handles the ball to prevent dismissal 8• Double hit – when the batsman deliberately hits the ball twice 9• Obstructing the field – when the batsman deliberately obstructs a fielder 10• Timed out – a batsman is timed out if he is not ready to play within three minutes of the previous batsman

Outfield the part of the field lying outside the 30 yard (27 m) circle measured from the centre of the pitch. Over the delivery of six consecutive balls by one bowler. - When six legal deliveries (pitches) are completed by one or more bowler towards one direction of the pitch

Over rate the number of overs bowled per hour. Partnership the number of runs scored between a pair of batsmen before one of them gets dismissed. Pitch • the rectangular surface in the centre of the field where most of the action takes place, usually made of earth or clay. It is 22 yards in length. • Of the ball, to bounce before reaching the batsman after delivery. • The spot where the ball pitches (sense 2). Power play A block of five overs in a one day match where either the fielding or batting captain can designate as being subject to fielding restrictions. There are two ‘power play’ blocks in each innings – one to be used by either captain.

Rain rule any of various methods of determining which team wins a rain-shortened one-day match. Also due to snow. Run rate the average number of runs scored per over. Seam the stitching on the ball. Silly A modifier to the names of some fielding positions to denote that they are unusually close to the batsman, most often silly mid-off, silly mid-on, silly midwicket and silly point.

Single a run scored by the batsmen physically running once only between the wickets. (2 = Double, 3 = Triple) Six (or Sixer) a shot which passes over the boundary without having bounced, so called because it scores six runs to the batting side.

Spin bowling a style of bowling in which a spin bowler (“spinner”) attempts to deceive the batsman by imparting spin on the ball using either their fingers or their wrist. Spin bowling is most effective when the ball is travelling relatively slowly, and so most spinners bowl at a pace between 40 and 55mph.

Sticky wicket a difficult wet pitch. Stump 1 one of the three vertical posts making up the wicket (“off stump”, “middle stump” and “leg stump”); 2 a way of dismissing a batsman; or 3 (“stumps”) the end of a day’s play. Twenty20 (T20) a new, fast paced, form of cricket limited to twenty overs per innings, plus some other rules changes, specifically designed to broaden the appeal of the game. (T20 = 20 overs / inning & T10 = overs / Inning ) Umpire one of the two (or three) enforcers of the rules and adjudicators of play. Wicket* - 1. Pitch itself with the three stump(s) set on each side of straight line – 22 yards apart. 2. The

main target located just behind the batsman, which is made up of three sticks, each stick is called a stump may have pair of bails at the top. 3 Fall of Wicket means batsman is out or dismissed. 4 At the wickets means batsman are not out and active to continue to score runs Wicket-keeper the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the batting end wicket. A specialist position, used throughout the game.

Wide Ball - is a penalty against the fielding team, usually as a result of a ball being bowled too wide or too high to be hit by the batsman. The delivery of a wide ball results in one run being added to the runs scored off that ball, and is scored as extras that are added to the team’s total, but are not added to any batsman’s total.

Terms also used in International Cricket Declaration the act of a captain voluntarily bringing his side’s innings to a close, in the belief that their score is now great enough to prevent defeat. Occurs almost exclusively in timed forms of cricket where a draw is a possible result (such as first class cricket), in order that the side declaring have enough time to bowl the opposition out and therefore win. Doosra an off spin ball turns away as leg spin for the batsman even it was bowl as off spin. (wrist trick) Draw a result in timed matches where the team batting last is not all out, but fail to exceed their opponent’s total. Not to be confused with a tie, in which the side batting last is all out or run out of overs with the scores level. Duckworth-Lewis method a mathematically based rule that derives a target score for the side batting second in a rainaffected one-day match. Hawk-Eye a computer-generated graphic showing the probable trajectory of the ball if it were not hindered by the batsman. Used by commentators to estimate whether an LBW decision was correctly made by an umpire, as well as to assess bowlers’ deliveries

Kristine Stafford – Avon Schools Katherine Langdon - Indianapolis Public Schools

Paul Newman – Other Jatin Patel – Coach Rev: 20130909

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With Cricketing terms glossary - 1st Version compiled by Indiana PE Teachers


(Updates and observations) Ginger mint; Chinese kale; tea tree; butterwort; pitcher plant

First off, I’ll talk about growing plants permanently in semi-hydroponics and such, using my tea tree (and chocolate mint) as examples.

What I’ve noticed if one plants a plant using any sort of hydroponics method is that over time, the plant shows sign of deterioration, even though the roots can absorb minerals and water easily. While my chocolate mint planted in semi-hydro showed very lush growth for a few months, after that, a large part of the leaves constantly yellowed and dropped off. Stalks turned limp and brown for no reason (that I could discern). After a while, the plant started looking bad. Since the roots had grown down the twine and ended in a mass at the bottom of the bottle, I ensured that they got to breathe by not filling by the whole bottle with the solution. However, the roots started breaking off on their own like brittle hair.

The corn mint I planted in semi-hydro showed the same symptoms more quickly than the chocolate mint. This prompted me to quickly transferred all of them back to soil.

I suspect the reasons are these: 1) that the constant soaking in liquid to ensure the plant doesn’t dry out does more harm than good over the long term. Maybe it causes the roots to really rot (even though I don’t see them rotting); 2) that roots might need something firm to grip upon (like LECA bits or soil) to be healthy.

So, my conclusion: I’ll recommend hydroponics/semi-hydroponics for plants which you plan to grow on a short term basis before harvesting (like vegetables; not those like rocket which you can pluck and they continue growing, but those which you have to harvest the whole plant), and not on a long-term (say, more than six continuous months) basis.

Currently, my tea tree plantlets are growing healthy and strong in semi-hydro. However, I’m keeping a very close eye on them. In fact, I might just plant them into soil very soon.

Ginger mint

The only survivor out of the six. How sad. I transplanted the plug into a more well-draining mix of Tref potting mix with vermiculite, giving it adequate water and the morning sun. It’s looking good now, I hope.

Chinese kale

Seeds from SJ. Finally sowed them last week. I don’t know why, but there are weird things growing on the soil in all the pots. Don’t seem to be harming the seedlings yet. But will monitor.

Butterwort has been catching small insects lurking in my room. Good job!

Pitcher plant from May 2009 gathering being pudgy and cute.

Why and how should you prune your mint’s roots?

I offer this quote from a user named “sagedavis” from the Helpful Gardener Gardening Forum: “It did, somehow, make my potted mint grow way faster than I expected it to, and the roots basically strangled it out before I realized what was causing the death of the the mint, and obviously, before I decided it was time to transplant it.”
Do a CTRL + F and search for “mint”.

So anyway, I have a habit of pruning my plants’ roots anyway, especially for those that don’t mind major root pruning (such as mints), but I thought it’d be nice to explain why one should prune their plants’ roots anyway, especially if they’re grown in pots.

From what I understand, in pot-grown mints, there are two main kinds of roots: feeder roots, which draw nutrients upwards throughout the plant; and tap roots, to stablize the plant. In a pot, the roots are constrained, but they still continue to grow in the constrained area. Both types of roots grow, and over a period of more than a year, can fill up the whole pot so much that the root mass starts growing out from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. In the pot itself, there is an extremely high chance that because it’s a total mess without any space to expand, so the roots become so tight and they “strangle themselves.” Nutrients and water are likely unable to reach the feeder roots easily, and the plant might die from dehydration and also nutrient deficiency also.

Since people are quite worried about harming their plants, I offer a simple pictorial guide in this post to show how I do it:

Step one:
Grab hold of all the stalks of your plant into one bunch. Hold them as close to their base as possible. Pull the whole clump gently out of the pot. Technically, your root ball should look much tighter and messier than the one shown in my picture before you prune it. But I prune my mints every nine months or so to encourage more vigorous growth, and to do a soil change for them.

Step two:
Take a pair of clean secateurs and cut between 30 to 40% of the lower root mass off (the part farthest from the stalks). I usually do a 50% cut, but for others who are not sure, I recommend a 30% prune.

(Step two-point-five):
Here are how each half looks like:

The bottom of the lower half.

Step three:
Fill your pot with fresh soil mix:

Step four:
Place your pruned plant gently onto the fresh soil, and firm it down. Fill up any gaps between the root mass and the pot, water your plant, and place it in an area with bright shade (not full sun) for a few days until you see the leaves perk up again, which shows that it has gotten over the shock to its roots.

(Mints) Some surviving

Some are growing new green shoots.

(Update) New mints

After a few days of really tender care, the two mojito mints have started putting out tiny new green shoots from the base of the main, dying stalk. Too early to rejoice, but at least there is some semblance of hope for these two.

The corscian mint is left with two miniscule stalks of green, so fragile. That’s a touch and go.

As for the rest…the thick stems in the soil still have quite some green in them. So I’m just hoping for the best and preparing for the worst with them…

I hope they survive. They’re all now sitting in a big tub with about three inches of water to replenish their thirst, and also placed in a shaded area for now.

(Mints) Slowly transferring

Washing my mints regularly now to get rid of the spider mites, and also snipping the strongest stalks for propagation, then planting them permanantly in semi-hydroponics like my chocolate mint is.

Now, my “moroccan” mint.

(Updates) Mints: a comparison

This post will be a pictorial comparison of how well (or badly) my mints have been growing for the past two to three months since April 2009.

Some new mints have been added recently. As such, those will have no comparison pictures.

(FYI: I’ve never excelled in my designing of templates or stuff. So the comparison pictures design is really rudimentary at best.)

Apple mint from Paragon

The apple mint still looks a little sad now because I’d just washed it (and all other mints) with soap suds and then rinsed it.

Basil mints

Growing like weeds. I’ve only been feeding them water and sunlight, honest. And the daily spray of diluted seaweed extract.

Chocolate mint

I love you, choc mint.

Eu de cologne mint

My original planter box of EDCs were given to my guy. Then my pot got infested with mites and died. The new one was given to me by my guy who rooted them.

Grapefruit mint

Still as weird as ever, this one.

Lavender mints

Growing VERY well. The one on the farthest left is grown in the semi-hydroponics system/water reservoir system.

(Supposed) Moroccan mint

Orange mints

These two pots bounced back very well from previous RSM attacks. Now, no RSMs bother them.

Variegated peppermint

No variegation at all. But growing pretty well.

Swiss mints

Another potential weed. XD

This is the type of typical mint you can find outside anywhere, at supermarkets or markets. People think it’s spearmint, but upon further research with a fellow friend, we have come to suspect it might be tashkentmint (spelling) instead. One of its leaves is growing almost as big as two of my fingers.

(Suspected) Black peppermint

From YK. I cleared his original one of RSMs and then propagated this pot back for him late last year, I think.

Various mints

From YK too. Think there’s the Isetan apple mint, EDC mint…

Unknown mints

Exchanges with someone.

Oh Chin Huat “peppermint”

Lemon mint from MCC during gathering.

My lemon eucalyptus now.

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Thursday 11 February 2016

Concurrent Session 18: IT Futures Workshop

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Michelle McLean, Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation
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To view the video of the workshop on the VALA2016 GigTV channel and view the workshop slides go to the VALA2016 Proceedings article for Session 18: IT Futures.

This workshop requires a pen (Workbook provided) and your great ideas.

This session will work as part presentation, part workshop with the expectation that attendees will participate in the majority of the session, with discussion and feedback. The session will comprise three parts:

  1. Existing technology innovation in libraries around the world
    This will be a presentation on existing programs and services that are leading the way in the library world. It will include examples from Australia as well as around the world, giving an outline of their form and target audience, as these two elements feed into each other during planning phases. Where possible, rationale for implementation, as well as success factors in the local community, will be included.
  2. Incorporating technology in a current setup
    This would be the first part of engaging with the audience. Asking questions and seeking feedback on a variety of questions. How do participants define “technology”? ICT? Devices? PCs? Software? What are the current programs that are in participants’ libraries? How can technology (as defined by working groups) be incorporated in these programs/service delivery? What role does emerging technology play here? Could that future be in libraries? In my library? Why/why not?
  3. Planning for the future
    This would continue with audience engagement. Asking questions and seeking feedback again on more specific questions. To be successful, what are the indicators to look out for? What technology would be required? What are the implications for library spaces, staffing, hours, accessibility, training and budget? Is there potential for partnerships? How do you achieve quality of service without compromising on anything already in existence?

Attendees will be encouraged to share their thoughts, experiences and opinions with the wider audience in the second and third parts, with the presenters working as facilitators, keeping the discussion moving and relevant. The facilitators will also aim at achieving consensus across the different aspects of the questions (where applicable) and present this back to participants, for consideration to take back to their workplace and incorporate in future planning.

The results from this workshop can be gathered into a summary paper and made available to VALA conference attendees, making for a well-rounded presentation of the issues and opportunities surrounding this topic.

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Ahrens,Joseph(Johannes Clemens)

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Ahrens, Joseph (Johannes Clemens), German organist, pedagogue, and composer; b. Som-mersell, April 17, 1904; d. Berlin, Dec. 21, 1997. He was a student of Volbach in Münster and of Sittard and Seiffert in Berlin, where he then pursued his career. In 1928 he became a teacher and in 1936 a prof. at the Akademie für Kirchen-und Schulmusik, and also a teacher of church music at the Hochschule für Musik in 1945. In 1934 he became organist at St. Hedwig Cathedral, and in 1945 organist and choirmaster at the Salvatorkirche. He retired from his various positions in 1972. He publ. the vol. Die Formprinzipien des Gregorianischen Chorals und mein Orgelstil (Heidelberg, 1978). In 1955 he won the Arts Prize of Berlin, in 1963 he became a member of the Akademie der Künste in Berlin, in 1965 he was made a Knight of the Gregorian Order of Rome, and in 1968 he received the Pontifical Medal of Rome. Ahrens was a notable composer of organ and choral music, his output demonstrating an imaginative handling of traditional forms with contemporary usages, including dodecaphony. He composed a Concerto for Organ, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, and 4 Percussion (1958), as well as numerous solo organ works, including Verwandlungen I-III (1958–62), Trilogia contrapunctica (1972–76), Trilogia dodekaphonica (1978), Passacaglia dodekaphonica (1980), and several organ masses. Among his choral works were a Si. Matthew Passion (1955), a St. John Passion (1963), and many masses, including the Missa dodekaphonica for Chorus and 8 Instruments (1966).

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