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Landis+Gyr is seeking for Project Coordinator who supports the core project team and coordinates the wider EMEA HR Community in form of project streams and other working groups to achieve the project deliverables and overall goals.
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HR Generalist reports to Head of Human Resources.
Responsibility for ensuring that all 'out of cycle' changes to employees' data (e.g. personal data, job information, position information, base pay, promotions, special bonus payments etc.) are documented, maintained in the HRIS and shared with payroll as appropriate.
Creates, reviews and keeps updated employee related documentation such as policies, procedures, process maps, internal guidelines etc.
We are looking for team player who can built relationships, communicate effectively and who is willing to face challenges in fast-moving corporate environement.
We provide constant support in development, flexibility, friendly and open-minded environment and motivating benefits package.
As a result of continued growth and expansion we are actively recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our world class Global R&D function.
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Strong project management and leadership skills and the ability to represent your project in challenging situations.
Fluent communication and presentation skills in English. Ability to act in internal and external technical meetings.
You enjoy working in international business, with people from different cultural backgrounds. You are a team player with customer service-oriented mind and strongly committed to quality in everything you do. You own good people skills and you communicate fluently, having structured state of mind and decision maker skills.
Please send your application to jobsCH@landisgyr.com, Sarah Wittenberg, Human Resources Manager Switzerland.
Energy utilities all over the world make our group the leading provider of energy management solutions and services. We employ the latest technology to deliver value-driven solutions, with enhanced functionality. Over 6,000 employees in 30 countries all over the world commit their experience, passion and innovative power to create exceptional value for our customers.
To build the next-generation of our high-end industrial and grid metering products we are looking to complete our R&D devices firmware team with a passionate and result-oriented Embedded Software Engineer – R&D Devices Team.
In this challenging and rewarding engineering position your main responsibility will be firmware development for a new generation of high-end meters.
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eye for detail and the desire to engage with our complex high-end products.
international, successful company with a focus on sustainability and forward-looking solutions.
If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept this challenge, we are looking forward to meeting you. Please send your application to jobsCH@landisgyr.com, Katja Bode, Human Resources Manager in Zug, Switzerland.
We are looking for new colleague who will join IT Application team on the role of IT Business Applications Engineer and support the maintenance and integration of all L+G enterprise applications except SAP.
We invite you to join a journey with an energetic team of Landis+Gyr experts and the greatest customers.
We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our Global SW Platform team, part of a world class R&D function.
We are working on an IoT Platform to enable smart ecosystems within the energy domain. We would like you to join in this exciting journey.
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We offer flexible working hours, international atmosphere and great colleagues who are committed to quality and continuous improvement.
Please submit your application and CV here at the latest on 30th of April 2019.
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Bei Landis+Gyr teilen wir eine kollektive und alleinige Mission: weltweit zur Verbesserung des Energiemanagements beizutragen. Mit über 6'000 Mitarbeitern in 30 Ländern sind wir der weltweit führende Anbieter von integrierten Energiemanagementlösungen, die auf die Bedürfnisse der Energieunternehmen zugeschnitten sind. Mit unseren Produkten sorgen wir dafür, dass Versorgungsunternehmen wie Endkunden ihre Energieeffizienz verbessern, ihre Energie kosten senken und zu einer nach hal tigen Nutzung der Ressourcen bei tragen können.
Dafür schaffen wir beste Voraussetzungen. Eine intensive Einarbeitung sowie umfassende Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten sind für uns selbstverständlich. Sie haben Freude an der Zusammenarbeit in interdisziplinären und internationalen Teams? Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.
Bitte senden Sie Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen, gerne auch in englischer Sprache, unter Angabe Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellung an Recruiting.DE@landisgyr.com.
With our own energy management solutions and products, following the latest trends in the constantly developing energy business, we want to manage the energy better.
As a junior or senior Software Developer, having experience in Java or other object-oriented language, you will utilize latest software technologies to build leading smart metering solutions. You have possibility to focus on topics like scalability, performance, reliability, information security and UX.
Working as a part of inspiring team in one of our global R&D centers in Jyväskylä, you will enjoy an international atmosphere and have the possibility to communicate in English.
With our own energy management solutions and products, following the latest trends of constantly developing energy business, we want to manage the energy better.
As a Senior UI Developer, you will develop modern UI for our globally used products.
You have experience in modern Web UI technologies and tools, and experience working with the latest frameworks (Angular, React or Vue).
Be leading person in deployment of AGA (Advanced Grid Analytics) solution for customers. Deploy the SW and solve various challenges linked with deployment and operation including integration, network model validation etc.
Understands power system analysis with expertise in electric system asset modeling, mathematical algorithms and methodologies used in all of the above systems.
Communication Technology and IT & Software (Windows, Linux, DB, Web server etc.
We are looking for a new team member who will represent Landis+Gyr in a positive, professional and enthusiastic manner and who will drive continuous improvement of processes & practises.
We provide you very interesting job content and constant development. We also provide nice benefity package and friendly and flexible company culture.
As Internal Auditor, you will deliver internal audits during a year that will span across various business processes such as accounting, procurement, sales, customer contracts and projects, human resources, research & development, operations, inventory management, compliance and code of conduct and information security.
Assist on detailed risk assessment prior to assignments encompassing data analytics, financial statements review, operational information provided by the audited organization and other stakeholders (e.g. Group/regional management, functional responsible, other assurance providers, etc.).
Present and defend his/her own findings at closing meetings.
Define and maintain audit programs.
Execute and interpret pre-defined data analytics -scripting not required-.
Timely issuance of internal audit reports, ensuring good quality management action plans.
Follow up on closure of audit findings.
Participate in the development of the audit function improving its processes.
Champion implementation and maintenance processes for audit management tools.
Develop training material and communication tools.
Lead small assignments under oversight and coaching from more senior team members as part of his/her development plan.
University degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Engineering.
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As member of Global Internal Audit team, you will cooperate with Head of Internal Audit and your senior colleagues, you will have a chance to be involved in interesting assignments and be coached by seniors.
We provide constant support in development, flexibility, open-minded work environment and motivating benefits package – Cafeteria, pension contribution, Multisport Card, flexible working hours, sick days, home office etc.
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Bitte senden Sie Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen in englischer Sprache an: Recruiting.DE@landisgyr.com.
We're looking for a Logistics professional who will join our team in Shared Service Centre in Prague and support delivery of Landis+Gyr products and services to ensure maximum customer satisfaction on a commercial level. We are happy to welcome our new colleague who will join our great team and fit our open and friendly culture.
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Generation and sharing of reports.
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We are looking for a motivated professional with Logistics/Order Management background.
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Fluent English and good Italian, ability to cooperate, meet deadlines and provide excellent services are key competencies as well.
With our goal to harmonize and improve processes in high quality, we expect proactivity and motivation to search the best ideas and solutions.
We're looking for a Logistics Coordinator who will join our team in our Shared Service Centre in Prague and support delivery of Landis+Gyr products and services to ensure maximum customer satisfaction on a commercial level.
We expect active approach and positive attitude towards new challenging project where we together build our new SSC in Prague. We are looking for a motivated professional with Logistics/Order Management background.
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Fluent English is essential + good level of Spanish. Ability to cooperate, meet deadlines and provide excellent services are key competencies as well. With our ambition to transfer and improve processes in high quality, we expect proactivity and motivation to search the best ideas and solutions.
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Fluent English and German as well as ability to cooperate, meet deadlines and provide excellent services are as well key competencies. With our ambition to transfer and improve processes in high quality, we expect proactivity and motivation to search the best ideas and solutions.
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It is not uncommon for citrus trees to naturally drop a small number of leaves especially in winter. Where a large proportion of leaves fall it is a sign that the plant is under stress and there are a number of possible causes.
Low light levels area common reason for leaf drop and sometimes shoots may die back. The plant should be placed in a position where it receives the brightest light. Any shoots that have died should be pruned back to healthy wood.
Sudden temperature changes or low temperatures can result in the loss of leaves. This is more likely to occur in winter.
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Indoors a dry atmosphere can result in leaf drop, misting with tepid water and standing the pot in a saucer containing gravel and water will increase the humidity around the plant. Ensure the pot is not standing in water as this will cause the roots to rot.
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NIMBYs
Crazy Neighbors, Bureaucracy Lead To Closure of Doughboys on 3rd Street
By jwilliams Aug 15, 2008, 4:11pm PDT
Wow. Just wow. Eater LA posts a portion of the letter from Doughboys owner Frank Waldman now posted on the web site for Doughboys, the 3rd Street eatery, that has been forced to shutter after a struggle with a neighbor, Building and Safety inspectors and Curbed patron saint Jack Weiss (CD5). Nice to see his jackassery continues. Essentially, what happened was residential neighbors behind the restaurant began complaining to Building & Safety, Councilman Jack Weiss, the police and the Health Department for a variety of reasons, including noise. A lawsuit against Doughboys for noise was thrown out when the judge found no violation. Then the neighbor(s) sent the Health Department after Doughboys. Again no violations were found. Then Building & Safety was called, which did result in the discovery that Doughboys was occupying a space that, although it was previously a restaurant, had not received a change of use to allow it to operate as such. Then things got ugly.
What really happened to Doughboys
(as posted on www.doughboys.net)
I have heard many rumors about the state of Doughboys...what happened and why. But none of them even remotely accurate. I would like to set the record straight. And while it might seem a bit self-indulgent, it's my website, and if I can't do it here, where can I do it.
It began as a wholesale bakery with an eye towards evolving into a café and retail bakery. I opened Doughboys in February of 1992 with 2 employees (both bakers) and myself. The front of the space was used to store flour, the rear was the bakery. We began with two customers.
Towards the end of 1993, the restaurant adjacent to us became available. While I had no need of it at the time, I knew I would need it eventually if I was to expand. It was a fully equipped restaurant, complete with a walk-in refrigerator, stoves, ovens, and hood. I purchased the equipment from the owner, and signed a new lease. As is always the case when you take over a business, I was required bring the site up to current Building and Safety codes, as well as Health department codes. This involved submitting plans for necessary work and obtaining building permits, then completing the work and having it approved. We were required to upgrade our entire hood structure, including the exhaust and make up air system. That had to be approved by the Mechanical division of Building and Safety. It was. Then, the fire suppression system upgrades that needed to be approved by the Los Angeles Fire Department. They were. We made plumbing changes, repairs and upgrades with plans being submitted and the work being approved by the Plumbing division of Building and Safety. There were repairs to the tiles, walls, refrigeration units, and many other things required for Health Department approval. All of this was done legally. We even have a stamped, approved set of plans issued by the Industrial Waste Department acknowledging both addresses as one. Eventually, over time, Doughboys evolved into the bakery and café I had hoped for. It took many years, much work, and the help of a wonderful staff, many of whom have been with me for years.
Within the last few years, as 3rd street has grown, some members of the Wilshire homeowners association have expressed concern over the parking situation, noise, and general congestion in the area. Their concern is certainly legitimate. Most of the homeowners are communicating with local business owners directly, with mutual respect and understanding. They have regular meetings where they discuss possible solutions. However, a very small minority of the homeowners directly behind some of the restaurants have chosen to take a different course. In our case, there were many calls to the Department of Building and Safety, our councilman's office, the police, Health Department, and other agencies. Police officers and officials from their respective offices responded to every call, and almost all were deemed "no violation". The police in particular, never cited one incident in which we violated any law or civil code. A Lawsuit brought by our immediate neighbor to the south for excessive noise was thrown out after the many hours of recordings and videotape furnished by the neighbor prompted the judge to declare that all he really heard were police helicopters. The Health Department was called with every conceivable allegation. Almost all visits by the inspector (there were 12 to 13 in a period of 8 weeks, normally there are 4 visits per year) turned up "no violation". And things that were found needing attention received it immediately. Since letter grades were initiated in Los Angeles County, the majority of ours have been "A" ratings. This prompted one inspector to suggest we try to do something about the "harassment" by our neighbor.
And while the many calls to the Department of Building and Safety alleging illegal construction proved false, it ultimately prompted an investigation into the 2 spaces we occupied. The original one and the one we took over later. As it turned out, the "restaurant" we acquired in 1993 had never changed its zoning status, as would have been required, to convert its use from "retail" to "restaurant" use by its owner. This is an important distinction because there are different requirements in parking, plumbing, electrical, and so on for all zoning, such as industrial, residential, mixed use, commercial, restaurant, and on and on. This also meant he had been operating illegally. And it also meant that after all these years, when they insisted I convert its use, it was unlikely I would be able to due to the current codes which change year to year. I obviously resisted just closing my business and continued to search for a solution. This was a long and tedious search involving many people. And it took quite a long time. So long, in fact, that I was fined several times, and was ultimately charged with criminal prosecution for non-compliance. There is currently a warrant out for my arrest. I was told by the city attorney that to dispose of the criminal matter, I would need to obtain a building permit to show we were officially on the way to compliance.
Surprisingly, my architect, with my landlords help and support, was actually able to design a plan that would satisfy ALL code requirements and bring the space into complete compliance with the laws. This included the fire codes resulting from joining the two spaces. It was sufficient to the extent that we were granted a building permit. This would allow us to begin the work needed to come into full compliance, and remain a café. It should have also resolved the criminal matter. Every penny available to me, including the refinancing of my home, the virtual draining of funds from our Highland location, and money and work from friends, was used for the work needing to be done. Over $100,000 was spent on construction. As we neared completion, and were 4 to 5 weeks away from what we hoped would be our final inspection, our building permit was revoked. When a senior Building and Safety inspector was contacted by my architect, he was told that the inspector who approved the permit made a "mistake" and overlooked some things.
My architect promptly went to work addressing those "things", and discussed them with the senior inspector. One by one, each item was resolved to the satisfaction of the inspector. A "supplemental permit", was issued allowing us to continue. But that too was promptly revoked, with the same supervisor unable to say why. He could only say that it was sent "upstairs". We were eventually led to our city councilman, Jack Weiss. In support of Doughboys, my landlord insisted on a meeting with the councilman's assistants, senior members of the Department of Building and Safety, himself, his lawyers (at his own expense), and my architect. He also carried with him a petition with the names of over 600 local residents (all in Mr. Weiss's district) in support of Doughboys, which were obtained by many of our staff, on their own time, and wanting only to support us. The meeting ultimately failed to resolve the problem, the petition was ignored, with one of Mr. Weiss's assistants referring to the complaints of several neighbors (one in particular, she said, called every day without fail) and the pressure they were putting on Mr. Weiss. The end result was that the space in question could NOT be used as a restaurant. That effectively closed Doughboys for good. And for good measure, that member of the councilman's staff said to my landlord, "he really needs to take care of that criminal matter". This was the criminal matter that was to be disposed of upon our receipt of a building permit.
16 years of work, 40 people put out of work, hundreds of thousands of dollars lost, our bakery, as well as our new mail order business (which began after our Red Velvet cake was featured on the Oprah Winfrey show), all lost. And then there's the sadness of being forced to leave the neighborhood in which I worked for so long and the neighbors I had come to know. Some we knew for years, and watched their children grow up. It has also removed me from the day to day involvement of our highland location. This, and the financial condition in which I was left, led to difficulties which ultimately forced the closure of that location as well. And months after the actual closing, I am still discovering new issues resulting from it. Multiple lawsuits, accusations of dishonesty, and indifference to the many people who helped build the company, and the continuing drama of the criminal charge, which, after losing everything, is still unresolved. I'm still a criminal. There have been many suppliers and trades people with whom I've worked over the years, many of them small companies and many of them close friends, who have been affected as well.
But By far the worst however, was the loss of, and the inability to pay many of the employees who had worked for me so long. These were the people responsible for the growth of doughboys. No one person can build a company by himself. Many successful business people with tell you they became that way by hiring people smarter and more talented than they are. Such was certainly the case with me. Some have been with me for up to 14 years. One started when he was 17 (he lied about his age). This was the only job he had ever had. Over the years, I watched them date, marry, have children (some of whom were even brought by the restaurant on their way home from the hospital so everyone could see them), bury close friends and family members, and all the other things that families and friends do. At our Christmas parties, we would count how many babies had been born that year (one year I believe it was 7 or 8). These people all trusted me to fulfill my part of the bargain. They worked; I would pay them for their work. And when I was forced to close, and unable to completely fulfill my part of the bargain, there were several responses...all of them incredibly painful. No one really understood how it happened, nor did they especially want or need to. There were some who thought I planned it, and just took their money and ran. Some didn't really think about it much, they were just trying to figure out how they were going to pay their rent. Some tried to offer solace, and just thanked me for the time we had. Many of these employees asked to be contacted if I was ever going to re-open, so they could come back to work. A couple of them even asked me if there was anything they could do to help me; if I needed to borrow some money (I'm not sure I would ever be able to describe how that felt). Some were very angry and threatening, understandably, and wanted to know how I could be so irresponsible. A legitimate question, I think. One I've struggled with, but have no idea how to answer. They say hindsight is 20/20. If only! And there are many who won't speak to me at all, or return my phone calls. But whatever their reaction, I'm sure there were many who just thought I didn't really care. I did.
It is unlikely anyone could fully recover from this experience. Financially, maybe. Could anyone recover emotionally? Well, I can only speak for myself. I won't. And it's still extremely difficult to understand how this could happen, and to accept this loss. What was my role? Could I have done something differently; something that would have altered the outcome? Doughboys has dominated over a third of my life. Think about it...one third of a life's work; gone. Is it gone forever or can it be rebuilt? And if so, what would I do differently? And would I be able to avoid the same mistakes and errors in judgment? Would the staff ever forgive me for breaking our contract, or consider working with me again? The fallout is likely to continue for some time, and there are many unresolved issues. And there are taxes to be dealt with, vendor lawsuits to fight (or acquiesce to), and personal matters that, previously ignored, will at some point have to be addressed if at all possible.
But I will make every effort to recover. I promise myself every day I will keep trying to find a way to repay those who have lost as a result of all this. And I truly believe I will. And I hope I can restore the name and reputation everyone at Doughboys worked so hard to get.
So, regarding the rumors that continue to circulate, the people who start them, the people who believe them, and even the people who couldn't care less, my goal here was simply to tell the true story. I am not trying to change anyone's mind, or convince anyone I'm a wonderful guy. This is no marketing ploy, or sympathy plea. Like all people, there are those who like me, and those who don't. And no matter what I do, I will always have both. Ultimately, my conscience will allow me to sleep at night or not.
Frank Waldman
· The Doughboys Saga: Owner Frank Waldman Speaks [Eater LA]
· EaterWire: Doughboys Shuttered... [Eater LA]
· Doughboys Shutter: The Evidence [Eater LA]
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IN business, it's important to stay ahead of the game. No matter how well you thought you knew your sport when you trained, back in the 80s or 90s, you can guarantee things will have changed considerably since.
Business is a fast moving field and so is marketing. We're a long way from the glory days when websites climbed up the Google ranks thanks to lots of dodgy back links, poorly written keyword-heavy articles distributed under pseudonyms and flashy, 'buy me now' style squeeze pages.
We're also a long way from the days where it was easy to pick up a single element of marketing and directly relate it to cold, hard sales… particularly when that element is social media.
There's always been lots of debate about social media ROI, and that's likely to continue. Why? Because nobody really agrees on exactly what to measure.
Let us be blunt here… if you're measuring the success of your social media efforts purely by the bottom line at the end of the month, chances are you'll be sorely disappointed.
Social media isn't about direct sales. It never has been. And that's why so many people just don't get it, why their social media updates are far more likely to be shunned than shared and why they eventually give up.
The latest research (do a few quick Google searches on social search and social media ROI if you don't believe us) shows the importance of social media is growing. You really can't afford to dig your heels in and insist it doesn't work.
1) Google uses social media to decide where to rank your page. Social Search is only likely to build in terms of search ranking, so you need to be talking to people and engaging with them if you want to climb towards the top of the page. The scales are beginning to tip between old fashioned SEO methods and Social Search ranking.
2) PR opportunities can and do come up through effective use of social media channels. Have you had any bites from journalists through your social media channels? Have you tried engaging with them? Have you thought about how you might generate good news stories through savvy social media use?
3) Is your audience growing? Are you getting your message out to new people?
4) Are you using social media to determine needs, wants and desires? If you watch what people are talking about, which posts they're engaging with, you can effectively use that as a benchmark… not only in terms of what to talk about, but to come up with new product lines to match the needs, or even tweak your current offerings.
Of course, there's more you need to be aware of – including whether you're using the social media channels that are right for your business offering and whether you're engaging with your audience in the right way.
One thing's for sure though… when it comes to social media, it's about far more than direct sales. If you can't see out of that particular box, it's maybe time for you to swallow your pride and be prepared to relearn and get rid of some of those limiting beliefs.
Or you can just decide social media doesn't work and give up. Good luck with that. And when your younger, more savvy competitor starts snapping at your heels and growing a decent social media following, a new audience, generating good PR, web ranking and new leads, you might want to ask yourself where you went wrong!
> What do you think? Have you generated useful leads other than straight sales through social media? Have you made good contacts? How has social media been good for your business?
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CHICAGO – A judge on Friday granted United Airlines' (search) request to extend until Nov. 1 the company's exclusive right to file a reorganization plan to get out bankruptcy.
But Judge Eugene Wedoff warned United that it would be the last such extension he will grant "in the absence of compelling and unforeseeable circumstances."
United parent UAL Corp. (search) has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy for nearly three years and says it will file a reorganization plan early next month.
UAL said Thursday it had secured new commitments from banks for up to $3 billion in debt financing that should enable it to emerge from bankruptcy by late this year or early next year.
The financing is not yet final but UAL hailed the revised proposals from its main lenders as a strong endorsement of the new business plan it formulated this summer even as the steep increase in fuel prices continues to squeeze carriers' bottom lines.
The commitments from the four financiers — Citibank (C), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Deutsche Bank and GE Commercial Finance (search) — were disclosed by the Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based airline in a bankruptcy court filing.
United has not yet publicly disclosed its new business plan or laid out its strategy for returning to profitability for the first time since 2000.


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남을 몰래 관찰하는 사람 An unseen observer or listener, "I wish I could have been a _____ ___ ____ _______ when my fiance told his parents about me."
a collection of diverse or miscellaneous items "We will be discussing a ____________ of topics this semester."
significant other
a person with whom someone has an established romantic or intimate relationship.
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)
과민성 대장 증후군
periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation, usually associated with abdominal pain
염증
a localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.
고혈당의
excessive sugar in the blood
inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles
racing thoughts
멈추지 않는 생각들
fast-moving and often repetitive mental patterns that can be overwhelming
감정의 변화
fits of depression or gloom
긴장시키다
Make someone excited or nervous.
서성거리다
walking back and forth in the same area
기준치, 한계점
a level, rate, or amount at which something comes into effect.
Eighty percent of the vote was the ________________ for approval of the plan.
미루다, 지연하다, 늑장부리다
delay or postpone action; put off doing something.
Why do we ________________ when it's time to work and study?
pupil
동공
the adjustable opening in the center of the eye through which light enters.
He was attracted by her because she has a giant eyes with a tiny _____ .
dilate
확장하다,키우다.
(v.) to make or become larger or wider; to expand upon.
She had to __________ her eyes in the dark to find the exit
멍해있다.
to take no notice of what is happening around you
a swollen state caused by retention of fluid or gas.
구슬리다, 달래다
gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
연락담당자, 연락
a person who acts as a link to assist communication or cooperation between groups of people
세례(식)
an initiation into a particular activity, role, or organization. Often refers to a ceremony symbolizing admission into the Christian church.
coherent
일관성 있는, 논리 정연한
a logical and consistent argument, theory, or policy.
If something is ________, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.
연관성, 상관관계
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
주목할 만한 A fact or event that is interesting, remarkable, or significant in some way.
index의 복수형, 색인, (물가 등의) 지수 a plural form of index.
baptism of fire
영적 세례, (인내·용기 따위의) 시험 a difficult or painful new undertaking or experience.
Stigmatize
낙인 찍다
describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
anticipate with great apprehension or fear.
Prevailing
널리 행해진
describing views, beliefs, or conditions existing in a particular place or at a particular time:
기울기
natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity.
a particular mode in which something exists or is experienced or expressed.
~할 시간, 짬을 내다
find the time to do something
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't ___________ it.
세심히 살피다
to examine closely or critically
She leaned forward to ________ their faces.
be rich in
~가 풍부하다, ~을 많이 갖고 있다.
something that is plentiful in the subject
Ex) Almonds are _________ vitamin E.
carbohydrates or carbs
탄수화물
one of several substances, such as sugar or starch, that provide the body with energy.
Ex) I do a low __________ diet to lose weight.
Catastrophizing
최악의 상황을 상상하다.
Dramatically exaggerating the negative consequences of any minor event
Ex) Stop __________ and get on with your life!
polarizing
양극화하다, 분열시키다
separating into two extremes
Ex) The controversy has ___________ voters into pro-abortion and antiabortion groups.
old flame
이전의 남자(여자)친구
a previous boyfriend or girlfriend
Ex) Sue felt uncomfortable seeing her _______
__________ , Dan , at the party.
처음부터, 무에서
from the very beginning, with no help
Ex) Following the layoffs, the manager had to start over ___________ ________________.
an organized massacre of a particular ethnic group, in particular that of Jews in Russia or eastern Europe.
A body of officials who perform religious services, such as priests, ministers or rabbis.
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
후계자
Prince Charles is the _____ to the British monarchy.
countenance
얼굴 (표정) , 지지[동의]하다
admit as acceptable or possible.
The committee refused to __________ his proposals.
Disagreeable
불쾌한, (사람이) 무례한, 무뚝뚝한 (not pleasant or enjoyable/ unfriendly and bad-tempered)
ex) But I found her quite sullen and _______.
Abdicate
왕위에서 물러나다, 퇴위 하다
to give up a position as king, or to fail to take responsibility for something)
ex) _________ immediately and offer me the throne!
(공공장소에서의) 싸움/ 소동 (a physical fight involving a group of people, esp. in a public place)
ex) A _______ in the cafeteria left the place a mess.
위태롭게 하다
(put something or someone into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure)
ex) Such damage could __________ the transmission of the priceless science data to the Earth
a temporary system of rules to deal with an extremely dangerous or difficult situation
ex) She responded by declaring ______________________________ on June 25
to move up or climb something
to rise to a position of higher rank
ex) to ascend the throne
to give up a job, an office, or a right or claim
the crime of betraying your country, for example by helping its enemies or by trying to remove its government using violence.
ex) After being caught spying, he was tried for high _______
story of a person's life written by that person
a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor
ex) In 1900, when Queen Victoria was our monarch
무뚝뚝한 He is ________________________ , difficult and completely daft.
- change one's religious faith or other beliefs.
- cause to change in form, character, or function.
개종하다; 전향하다 At the age of 16, Catherine _____________________ to Russian Orthodox.
usurper
a person who takes a position of power or importance illegally or by force
(권력· 지위의) 강탈자, 횡령[점유]자;
Dictatorship is itself a form of corruption in which individuals _________the role of institutions.
shining intensely, extremely bright
눈부신, 휘황찬란한; 현혹적인
Her mother wore a ____________ white dress that sparkled in the light.
anti-Semitic
반유대주의, Prejudice and discrimination against Jewish people
키부츠(이스라엘 집단 농장),a communal farm or settlement in Israel
시온주의자 a person who believes in the development and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel.
anaesthetic
마취(약) a substance that induces insensitivity to pain
ex) Perhaps the _________________ hasn't worn off yet.
(n.) 왕국(영역) a kingdom; a region or field of study
ex) Defense of the ________ is crucial.
황폐화 시킨 damaged, destroyed, shocked ,extremely sad
ex) The forest fire __________ the small town.
mid-20th century slang for woman, gaining popularity not to refer to a powerful woman.
A group of rooms used as a unit
tent or light building used for shelter or exhibitions
a small group or package of anything
slang for Australia
a hotel employee whose job is to assist guests by arranging tours, making theater and restaurant reservations, etc.
embezzle
to steal property entrusted to one's care
화신.
a person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality.
술책, 계책
a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.
투자가, 자본가
A person who has invested personal wealth in business
폐지론자
a person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or (formerly) slavery.
파충류 ________ are a group of cold-blooded animals which have skins covered with small hard plates called scales and lay eggs. Snakes, lizards, and crocodiles are reptiles.
텔레미터법, 원격 측정 _________ is the science of using automatic equipment to make scientific measurements and transmit them by radio to a receiving station.
위협적인 존재, 위협 If you say that someone or something is a ______ to other people or things, you mean that person or thing is likely to cause serious harm.
저작권법 Makes it illegal to copy and distribute protected works without the permission of the author or the author's representative.
웅장한 무덤 a huge tomb
폐지하다 Ireland voted to repeal one of the world's most restrictive elections in November.
우르르 몰리다 a herd of stampeding elephants
위반, 범죄 (the act or process of breaking a law or moral rule)
ex) Out of 859_____________of pollution laws, only 1 percent were prosecuted
뛰어난 두뇌로 범죄관련 복잡한 일을 계획하고 지휘, 조종하는 사람 (someone who plans a difficult activity, often a crime, in detail and makes certain that it happens successfully)
ex) she is suspected of being the ___________ of the plot
수업/ 수업료
Many students already pay their ____________fees with loans, which they pay back later after graduation.
We have a _________________________ , freely elected and the government will be formed, and it will try to do its duty within the limited period.
The independence of the judiciary from political control or influence is a key principle of the British ________________ .
비밀유지(엄수) the action of keeping something secret or the state of being kept secret.
Discussions were to take place in total ______________________.
stymie
stymie (비격식) (계획 등을) 방해하다[좌절시키다]; to stop someone from achieving an aim, or to stop some process from continuing
Richard's attitude completely _____________ her.
(격식) 정밀 조사, 철저한 검토; careful examination of someone or something
The diet industry comes under ________________ in tonight's programme.
The use of courts of law as a means by which individuals protect their rights and settle their conflicts
allegation
혐의
a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
(법률) (법정으로의) 소환, 심문; 기소 여부 수속
A legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
유력집단
1. a group or an organization that has a lot of power
2. a person or team that is very successful, especially in sports; a place that produces successful players and teams
갑작스런
sudden and unexpected
문화 전유. 문화 차용.
지배적인 문화가 소수 문화의 맥락을 고려하지 않고 용도에 따라 무분별하게 차용하여 소수 문화 사회에 수치심, 분노 등을 일으키는 것.
ex: Kim Kardashian has been backlashed since pretending black people, upsetting the black, alleged discrimination and -------.
sweep into
Sweep into power 압승하다
Conservatives swept into power
A promenade dance, most commonly called a -------, is a semi-formal dance of high school students.
1. a situation in which people shout and make a lot of noise because they are angry or upset about something
2. a situation in which there is a lot of public criticism and angry argument about something that someone has said or done, outcry
ex: Her photo set off an ---------.
An opportunity to state one's case.
For the oil companies, the Senate ————- was an opportunity to press for even greater concessions from the government.
provide somebody with the chance or opportunity to do something new, interesting, etc 가능성을 열어주다
Going to university _________________ to a whole new world for her.
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
ex: It is a sign of disrespect and ----------.
Time it takes for a bit to travel from its sender to its receiver. 지연
They measured the _______ of the brain's response to a stimulus
a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal, typically one made without proof
to order someone to come to or be present at a particular place ,or to officially arrange a meeting of people
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You've probably heard of black lemonade (or activated charcoal lemonade) because it's SO trendy right now.
But how does it stack up against other superfoods, like moringa and bee pollen?
Well, according to celebrity nutritionist Keri Glassman, though people have used activated charcoal for centuries to detoxify their bodies, it's not the most necessary.
"You don't necessarily need it," Keri explains, "but people need to know what it's about."
In other words, as Keri puts it, if you're eating healthy, whole foods -- like fruits and vegetables -- and your water and fiber intake are sufficient, you shouldn't need a detoxifier like activated charcoal.
But regardless, she's here to tell you what it's all about!
"Charcoal comes from the pits of the olive or coconut shells or wood," Keri says. "And it's heated at a high temperature and processed to become active, so activated charcoal is what you can eat."
"When [charcoal] activates, it creates all these small pores," she continues. "And then those pores -- when you consume [activated charcoal] -- actually act like a sponge and grab those toxins."
With that in mind, fair warning to people taking medications: According to Keri, activated charcoal can also absorb medication, so ALWAYS consult your doctor before adding it to your diet.
"[Activated charcoal] is not the charcoal from your barbecue," Keri stresses. "So do not go and eat the barbecue [charcoal]."
So, now that you have all the facts, if you're interested in hopping on the trendy bandwagon (and your doc gives you the go-ahead to do so), black lemonade is simply made with activated charcoal powder, water, fresh lemons and honey!
And guess what?! It tastes better than it looks!


Inner City Youth Group - Summer CAMP 2018 Register NOW !!!
Summer CAMP 2018 Register NOW !!!
Inner City Youth Group's main intention is to increase under-privileged youth in the Metro Detroit area's academic grades, establish a safe, secure and nuturing enviroment by giving youth an alternative after-school and during the summer.
The intention of the summer Program is to start the summer positively with the youth. This program will allow the youth to utilize their education, creativity and allow them to explore the exciting areas of Michigan. It is known fact that during the summer months children are prone to violence, hunger and neglect. This program will cater to the youth between ages 4-13 within the Wayne & Macomb County communities and geared to combat the problems that our youth face throughout the summer.
The youth are registered with the registar. Parents/guardians and the youth are joined through an orientation process two weeks prior to the start of the program. Inner Cith Youth Group summer program will function out of two locations; Samaritan Center & St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Summer program will operate for 6 weeks, during the hours of 8:00am until 4:00pm. The youth will attend 1 field trip per week.
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In this post I'd like to take you a little farther afield than Glastonbury (25.4 miles away to be exact), to a holy well in the Quantocks and the story of its restoration. It's a tale of one woman's passion, of romance and community.
Glastonbury seems to attract people who are passionate about things. One such person is Becky Wright, a regular visitor to the town. Becky enjoys reading Normal For Glastonbury and she asked me to help with a piece of writing for her well-being business, in return we met up at her office in Bridgwater and she gave me a really illuminating and helpful life design coaching session.
I warmed to Becky immediately, she's open, genuine and her enthusiasm for cultivating well-being in others is inspiring. It was only after our meeting that Becky wrote to me about some of her other interests. For someone whose work is in well-being it's well funny she's passionate about, well, wells. (Sorry, couldn't resist!). It could be said that well water runs in her blood – her father restored a holy well in Watchet and her grandfather was very involved in the history of the Bath Spa. She was named after Rebecca's fountain in Bath.
In 2008 Becky came across a small medieval well on an OS map. When she eventually found the well it was very overgrown and in need of restoration, which was particularly sad as it was Grade 2 listed and had once been considered one of the most beautiful wells in the County. Becky contacted the landowner who gave her permission to clean up the site.
The Well is in Cothelstone, in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, less than 10 miles from Bridgwater. That's another thing Becky is passionate about – Bridgwater. It's not a place I'd associate with passion, it's got a bit of a bad reputation locally, in fact if you Google search 'Bridgwater is…' the second result you get is 'Bridgwater is rough'.
For a town to thrive it needs social glue, an active community, a sense of belonging and a strong identity, Glastonbury could be said to have several identities, perhaps as many as there are people living in the town! Its reputation is as a place of history, myth and magic and of course, as home to several sacred water wells including Chalice Well and The White Spring . Ask many people about Bridgwater however and they'll tell you about the terrible smell that used to dominate the town from its cellophane factory. The factory closed down in 2005, the smell has gone, but the preconceptions about the town linger.
Becky wanted the restoration of St Agnes Well to have wider benefits within the Bridgwater community. She received grants from Quantock Hills Sustainable Development Fund, the Heritage Lottery Fund. She partnered with The Huntspill Project, who provide activities for Adults with Learning Disabilities, and Bridgwater College, through their Entry to Land Based Studies course. Students benefited from the experience of conserving this local landmark, learning about natural stone masonry and historic building restoration work. They took part in two projects, one based around art led by Artist, Lucy Large and the other to help develop creative writing using the folklore surrounding the Well.
It all became rather high tech, with a free app that tells the story of the well and it's restoration and includes a video of the Well Dressing Ceremony that marked its opening and a 'sound walk' of the journey up to the Well. The St Agnes Holy Well project has since received a Certificate of Commendation from the Historic England 'Angel Awards' for 'Best contribution to a heritage project by young people'." The App, which is currently only available for Apple products, can be downloaded here.
Here's a video telling the story of the well restoration, Becky appears towards the end of it.
Becky's enthusiasm for the well didn't end there, she created a cleansing room spray using the holy well water and herbal blends. She used it to 'create a lovely still environment' in her practise room before her counselling and coaching clients, before she delivers a training session and in her own meditation practice. So many people commented on how lovely the smell was when they entered the room and how peaceful the space is that she decided to make the spray available to buy.
"The sprays are made around the time of the full moon and energised with the energy around at this special time. I also distill the water with crystal essence sometimes rose quartz and amethyst. It depends on what feels right at the time of making the sprays. They arrive fully charged and ready for you to use in your home and workplace".
A 100ml bottle of spray is £10.99 plus postage, with £1 going towards the well restoration project, if you'd like to try if for yourself click here.
St Agnes Well may have simply been named after Agnes Cheney, wife of the local squire, but it came to be dedicated to St Agnes, the patron Saint of engaged couples, so the well was once visited by lovers, usually on St Agnes' Eve (20th January) to find their futures. I would tell you all about St Agnes, but naturally being the story of a saint it is a sad and gruesome tale, you can read it here on the Historic UK website. Keats wrote a poem titled 'On St Agnes Eve', all about forbidden young love, knights, beautiful maidens, hiding in cupboards, and death.
It's easy to forget that what we might see as 'Normal for Glastonbury' doesn't exclusively happen here. Thanks to the passion of people such as Becky, appreciation for our sacred water sources, and the subtle energies that can directly affect our well-being, is becoming more accepted almost everywhere, including Bridgwater. Becky's story reminded me that there is magic to be found in the everyday, with just a little change of perspective. As they say in the Time Warp song "it's just a little jump to the left, and then a step to the right'.
If you'd like to visit St Agnes Well check out the map. The project has a facebook page called Well Obsessed and you can read more about Becky's ethos here on her New Leaf website, with more information on the well here. St Agnes Well is now included in the Cultural Secrets of Exmoor listings. The photos in this post are Becky's own.
This post was commissioned by Becky Wright who wants St Agnes Well to be more widely known and wanted to support my writing so NFG can reach more readers. Would you like to commission me to write an article about what you do, for Normal For Glastonbury? You'd be reaching thousands of readers who love the Town. Please click here for more information.
Thank you for this lovely, heartening post. Becky's project is a model for honouring tradition through community involvement and inclusivity.
Because I have too much time on my hands with pneumonia, and because I am a knee-jerk editor (please send me clients!), I have the temerity to suggest two corrections. In the second paragraph, 'wellbeing' needs a hyphen. Also, to the right of the photo of the bottle of essence, you refer to Becky's 'practise'. The mnemonic is that she practises her practice.
I'm your fan (to steal a title from an album of covers of Leonard Cohen's songs).


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Executive Board President
Carolyn lives in Buffalo, NY with her husband and 2 cats. She works fulltime as a Workforce Analyst for a cloud services company based in Silicon Valley and spends her free time exploring the world of food through her exotic meat private chef service. She is also an avid advocate for small business and consults startups through business planning, funding, and financial forecasting.
Carolyn was diagnosed with Cushing's Disease in 2009 and had her first of two pituitary surgeries that same year. She went on to have her adrenal glands removed before being declared cured from Cushing's and began her life as an Addison's patient. She has been an active part of the Cushing's community since first self-diagnosing herself from a House MD episode. She has helped to educate many about self-advocating with doctors and pushing through until resolution. Carolyn is excited to be a part of EPIC as a means to continue to educate and campaign for those with life altering chronic illness.
The EPIC foundation is proud to have Carolyn Pilgrom as the President of the Executive Board of Directors!
Carolyn can be reached via e mail at carolyn@epictogether.org or phone at 888-862-5554 Ext. 703 Toll Free
Executive Board Secretary
As a speaker, author and empowerment coach, DaVita credits the many life experiences and obstacles that she has overcome during her life as the driving force behind her God-given assignment to support other women by encouraging them to become amazing on purpose.
Saddled with an unexplained medical crisis in 2012, DaVita fought through stress, depression, frustration and at times anger, to reclaim her health and renew her life. Vowing to never give up on herself, she wanted answers. Her tireless medical self-advocacy finally led to the diagnosis of a rare and life-threatening disease called Cushing's Disease. After this diagnosis and the discovery of a tumor on her pituitary gland, having learned more about this disease, DaVita's faith and determination to become healthy became even stronger. In 2014 the tumor was successfully removed however, she was re-diagnosed and faced her 2nd brain surgery in 2017 to remove a tumor.
In March of 2015, DaVita founded her company, empoWermentNOW, LLC to provide empowerment and coaching support for women to help them to identify and reach their life goals despite their circumstances.
DaVita's number one role is being a mother to her amazing daughter, Aniah Rose. DaVita holds a bachelor's degree in social work and a master's degree in health administration and has over 15 years of experience helping people in the healthcare sales field. In September 2016, DaVita celebrated the release of her first self-published book titled, Tell the Whole Story: Embrace Your Journey To be Amazing on Purpose. Tell the Whole Story examines DaVita's transparent life experiences in areas of childhood abuse, emotional turmoil, adult physical and emotional illness to show the importance of embracing one's entire life journey to overcome and achieve success on purpose and without apology.
DaVita's most recent accomplishments include her girls mentoring program, her virtual group coaching membership program and the release of her Achieving your Amazing Goals Planner: 2018 edition. The EPIC Foundation is proud to announce DaVita Garfield as the Executive Board Secretary.
DaVita can be reached via e mail at davita@epictogether.org or via phone at 888-862-5554 Ext. 702 Toll Free
Executive Board Treasurer
Stephanie Thames-Harris, M.S.
Stephanie has over 16 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. She obtained both her Bachelor's Degree and Masters of Science Degree in Biological Science from Jackson State University. Stephanie worked for Abbot Laboratories for almost two decades. She obtained an amazing opportunity to move forward and she currently works with the company, Johnson and Johnson Vision. Stephanie is their head of Government Accounts.
Stephanie Thames-Harris shows an interest in Cushing's as Co-Producer of the documentary film series, "Battleground Diagnosis: The War to Survive Cushing's Disease/Syndrome". She is the wife of the director of the documentary, Marc Harris. Stephanie and Marc are the proud parents of three beautiful daughters. As a family, they would like to contribute to Cushing's awareness and the empowerment of Cushing's patients and families. They also are invested in supporting the chronic illness community at large.
Stephanie can be reached via e mail at stephanie@epictogether.org or phone at 888-862-5554 Ext. 705 Toll Free
Executive Board Director
Cheryl Dunlap
Cheryl Dunlap has a very broad and eclectic professional background. Surviving adversity in her past and with the goal of providing her daughter with the best life, Cheryl had job positions that provided high job security and stability. To support herself and her daughter, Cheryl began her diverse career with a 'secure' government job. An unfulfilling, dead-end path, Cheryl would express her creativity by styling her friend's hair. She eventually took that skill to cosmetology school. After graduation, she quickly realized salon work would not be enough. By helping out an ill friend, she discovered a niche market – traveling cosmetology services.
During this time, she also began her event planning. Born of a desire to fill the gap of the lack of quality entertainment options for the over 30 set, she formed a company that now coordinates weddings and special occasions.
During these burgeoning entrepreneurial years, Cheryl also addressed the need to further her education. With her daughter by her side, she completed her GED and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Barat College in Lake Forest. Because of the supportive environment, Cheryl desired to give back to students like her, and remained in higher education, working in a variety of positions. She went on to complete her MS in Organizational Development and Training from Webster University.
Cheryl has been a huge supporter of the Cushing's community for years. She uses her position as producer and host of a popular radio program to increase awareness. Cheryl has a heart for the chronic illness community, which motivated her decision to sit on the Executive Board of Directors for The EPIC Foundation. Cheryl would like to contribute to Cushing's awareness and the empowerment of Cushing's patients and families. She is also invested in helping the chronic illness community. Today, Cheryl continues as the sole producer and host of Soul Suite Radio. She maintains a select portfolio of clients for event planning and cosmetology, and volunteers her time and skill to cancer survivors and incarcerated women. Cheryl is also working on her first novel.
Cheryl can be reached via email at cheryl@epictogether.org or phone at 888-862-5554 Ext. 722 Toll-Free
Teresa Tapp (RIP August 26th, 1957-September 20th, 2018)
Teresa Tapp was very special to the chronic illness community! Dr. Karen was blessed to be introduced to the T-Tapp workout in 2014 by a fellow "Cushie warrior". After being dependent on ambulatory devices including a walker and cane and struggling through recovery, Dr. Karen finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel after just 2 months of doing consistent T-Tapp workouts. In just 15 minutes a day, 3 days per week; Dr. Karen was able to ditch her walker and cane and felt that life was now promising. In 2015, Dr. Karen, on a whim, decided to join that year's 60 day T-Tapp challenge. To her amazement, using Teresa's 15 minute workout; Dr. Karen lost 53 inches over her entire body and her life was forever changed-Dr. Karen was the Grand Prize winner of that challenge and, as such, was rewarded an all-expense paid trip to the 2015 T-Tapp retreat. There, she met Teresa Tapp in person. Since then, Dr. Karen looked to Teresa as her mentor and dear friend! Teresa not only showed interest in Dr. Karen, but she made it her life's mission to impact Cushing's survivors, Adrenal Insufficiency survivors, and chronic illness warriors everywhere!
Teresa Tapp was an exercise physiologist/rehabilitative trainer whose specialty was real fitness from the inside out. Teresa strongly believed that less is more when utilizing the correct TYPE of exercises. Until her last breath, she showed belief in others who didn't believe in themselves!
ANYONE can use T-Tapp! However, Teresa Tapp's methods are ideal for individuals in the chronic illness community who simply are not able to do conventional workouts. However, in JUST 15 minutes a day, people in the chronic illness community can work out safely and effectively, not crash, and see results.
The EPIC Foundation was SO proud to partner with Teresa Tapp to increase awareness and help bring wellness to ALL! Teresa Tapp believed in the mission and vision of The EPIC Foundation! She believed in it so much that she joined the Executive Board of Directors and was committed to helping the foundation grow!
Teresa, you are missed deeply! You earned your Angel wings and you will forever be known as our "Butterfly Angel". Your legacy lives on forever! RIH!


The second Friday of April was particularly long-awaited by Croatian staff, as headquarters invited the teams to a party to celebrate the rebranding of Croatian operations and the start of the new era of Affidea Croatia.
In the Croatian capital Zagreb, on the 16th floor of the skyscraper the Zagreb Eye, the new business philosophy and corporate identity of Affidea were presented.
Marijana Pašalić, CFO Croatia, was the host of the gala event and also one of its speakers, along with Country Manager Giuseppe Giannasio and Brand Strategist Peter Economides, who both gave presentations on the impact that the name and brand are already having on both the business world and the medical community alike.


Join us for the Family Masses!
Join us for family-focused Masses, where children are invited to be actively involved and the homilies are youth-friendly. Refreshments are offered after Mass with activities for the kids.
We will have Mass Books for the Children to follow along. These may be picked up and returned at the entrances of the church. Please make sure to return them at the end of Mass.
Click here for pictures for the 2018-2019 year!
As part of Disciples in Mission , we seek to re-invigorate the participation of families with younger children in our Sunday Liturgy, and we also seek to renew the wider Catholic Community of Billerica by improving the Mass experience for families with young children.
Everyone in the Catholic Community of Billerica is invited to join us for our Family Masses. Fellowship and community time will follow after Mass. The presider will be will be inviting the children forward and offering a child-friendly homily. Children and families are invited to participate in a variety of roles – use the sign up link above to see what is available.
Click HERE for photos from our 2017 – 2018 Family Masses.
If you have any questions, please contact the BCRE Team at 978-667-3733.


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couplets and questions
Review by Eric Morris-Pusey
5 × 5 in. closed
Soft-cover perfect binding
"Imagination," author John Higgs begins his foreword to Andrew Shaw's couplets, "isn't what it used to be." The statement was true enough when he first put it to paper in February 2019, the world just as full of the mass-produced, the oft-repeated, and the strictly-enforced as it is today. A little over a year later, that sentence is all the more accurate, with many of us confined to or only feeling safe in smaller and smaller spaces — and often finding our imaginative worlds shrinking just as much as our physical ones. Shaw's couplets and its spiritual sequel questions are an adrenaline shot for imagination, an inoculation against the lack of it, an invitation to create. They are also, as Higgs notes in his introduction to couplets, a game.
To emphasize these books' playfulness is not to minimize their impact or imply that their object is (solely) to create fun; like all new experiences, encounters with the poems in Shaw's books are as likely to be disorienting or upsetting as they are purely delightful. Rather, the books invite us to a sort of Kantian free play of imagination: a boundless, or at least less-bounded, experience of the world in all its surprise and complexity.
Each of the tiny poems in these two volumes had its first incarnation on a small white luggage tag, which Shaw would hang in a public place for an unsuspecting reader to later find — bringing art and poetry from the gallery or bookshop into the "ordinary" world outside and disrupting that ordinariness in the process.
The presentation of Shaw's books ensures the poems function as well printed and bound as they did on the street. Behind unassuming gray covers, the pages of couplets and questions consist of much more white space than lettering, and forego page numbers or standard capitalization and punctuation — as Shaw says, "Accurate navigation isn't always as useful as we think." Each couplet or question is centered, surrounded by the void of the empty page.
To call the great blank space around each of Shaw's poems a canvas on which the reader can paint their own meaning might be a touch maudlin or oversimplified, but in a way it's true, too. While any text is necessarily a collaboration between the writer and reader, couplets and questions foster this collaboration more consciously than most.
The juxtaposition between the text and its surroundings, whether the inert whiteness of the page or the gently swaying branches of the tree supporting a tag, serves as a way of simultaneously demanding attention for the text and demonstrating how small that text is when weighed against everything else. This sense of paradox, as in a Zen kōan, invites meaning-making rather than stifling it.
The poems themselves utilize the same hyperfocus and sense of impossibility or contradiction to encourage artist-audience collaboration. In the minimalist tradition of haiku (but without the syllabic and linguistic strictures which Shaw worries lose something in translation) they rely on only a few words to communicate their concepts and images with the reader. Shaw uses specific language but often foregoes broad description, inviting the reader to experience the surreal and sublime in a radically accessible way.
When Shaw writes of "a detailed map / of the loneliest street" in couplets, he knows that the map I picture will differ in almost every way from the one he had in mind when writing the poem. These books succeed in both their profundity and their accessibility precisely because Shaw is not trying to communicate a specific idea or experience of his own, but inviting readers to more imaginatively and playfully encounter theirs. Even the process of reading can be re-framed: the lack of pagination means that there is no correct way to approach Shaw's works, that opening to a random page and spending ten minutes or an hour with whatever you find or don't find there is perfectly true to his process and intention.
The game of couplets and questions, in other words, is consciously designed for two or more players. Shaw goes first, writing a small poem that describes or asks us to consider something that we can't experience in a strictly literal way — but we have a role as well: not to answer the question correctly, solve the paradox, or provide a rational explanation, but to be changed by the encounter. As he says in his introduction to questions, "It's in the not-knowing that authentic self unfolds; habitual thinking is disrupted, and truly new events can take place."
The sense of collaboration and openness central to both the creation and consumption of these two books does feel truly new, or at the very least incredibly rare — a thoughtful and necessary challenge to the idea that creativity is in some way exclusive. Shaw's writing and visual presentation encourage us to step outside the world for a moment and view it from a different angle: wonderfully askew.
Eric Morris-Pusey	Review	Leave a comment December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020 3 Minutes
Denise Rose Hansen, editor
Studio Ard, design
5.25 × 7.875 in.
Soft cover perfect binding with French folds
Tools for Extinction is an anthology of writing, not an artists' book, which perhaps makes it an ideal project to examine the distinction between a book and a publication. I have written about this difference elsewhere, but Tools for Extinction so fully mobilizes the possibilities of publishing as a critical and artistic practice that it cannot be understood only as a material synthesis of form and content. This is not to say there are no meaningful relationships between pictures and words, text and paratext, content and layout; there are, and they will figure into the review that follows. The point is, rather, that the social, political and cultural dimensions of Tools for Extinction's production and distribution are treated with the same self-reflexivity that an artists' book brings to The Book as a concept. Specifically, Tools for Extinction is not simply a book about Covid-19. It is a publication made of, for, against, within and in spite of this pandemic, an achievement that will become more significant – necessary, even – as unsustainable climate change and inequality continue to catalyze global crises. It is an invitation to reflect on whether and how to create, to make meaning, in the face of extinction.
Tools for Extinction comprises eighteen works by writers from across Europe and beyond. Whether new or newly translated, each piece makes its first English-language appearance in this collection. Half the pieces are translated, highlighting the creative editorial labor behind the book as well as its global perspective. The writing is as diverse as the geography, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, a speech, and a transcribed audio work. The selections are relatively short, and the collection overall has an engaging texture and sequence. The early pieces pull the reader in, establish the stakes, and introduce many of the common themes and through lines. Some of the longer and more explicitly political pieces follow, and Hansen has varied and balanced the collection to mitigate the hesitation or exhaustion that the subject matter may inspire in readers still surviving the very pandemic at the book's core.
The book's design further emphasizes its novelty and geographic range – two features through which the broader themes of space and time emerge. Space, time, and space-time are most visible in the book's cover imagery: a skewed image of planet Earth (daytime on the front cover and nighttime on the back). The book's designers, Studio Ard, identify the cover image as being taken March 25, 2020. With the foreword's date of April 20, 2020, a picture of the book careening toward completion comes into focus (my own review copy shipped in early May). One's fingers can feel the overprinted metallic silver ink on the back cover, lending a not-yet-dry quality to the whole production. The globe from the front cover is stretched further to an absurd degree on the book's spine, which, as a physical index of the book's duration, would seem to reference time. And if the spine signifies time, then space is present in the surface of the page. The table of contents operates according to this logic, arranged as a grid rather than a list. The pieces are presented as roughly square text-image modules across the geography of a two-page spread.
Each image in the table of contents is what Hansen refers to as an "anamorphic 'tool': things and beings we might suddenly perceive from new vantage points." Some of these thumbnail images illustrate the accompanying text directly, while other associations are more oblique. The images depict no environment, the objects cast no shadows. Instead, they present almost typographically, emoji-like in a way that encourages a semiotic reading. These little images also serve as the key to their anamorphic counterparts, which appear as chapter ornaments under the title of each piece. In some cases, these distorted images can be deciphered without recourse to the table of contents, but the reference point certainly helps the reader appreciate the unfamiliar perspective from which they are viewing the otherwise unremarkable object. Instead of framing today's pandemic and politics as a break or rupture, these illustrations demonstrate just how strange the world can be made through continuous changes – stretching, twisting, and compressing – a topology of the social fabric. Tools for Extinction posits a world that was already at the brink, comprehensible only through inertia and made visible now through crisis.
Many of the writers delve into this uncomfortable continuity between things that ought to be opposites: consciousness and sleep, distance and intimacy, private and public, sameness and difference, past and future. This blurring of boundaries spans genre and style. Ashan by Vi Khi Nao does so with a magical realist approach, probing the social distance(s) of Covid-19 and the alienated, mediated lives people lived even before the virus. Mental health is equally central to Tuesday by Patrícia Portela, albeit in a subtler, less speculative manner. Portela's neurotic narrator attempts to plan a much-needed vacation, manifesting in an exhausting stream of consciousness that forecloses every future it opens without progressing beyond the present. As with Ashan, Tuesday is a sort of everyday tragedy; the pandemic didn't cause it but rather provided the perspective from which to finally see it clearly. Tools for Extinction grapples with the grief, trauma and anxiety of Covid-19 without presenting these phenomena as something entirely new.
Nor are these experiences exceptional. Even as the authors relate the circumstances of a particular place and time, patterns emerge. The essay A Penny is a Penny is a Penny by Jakuta Alikavazovic epitomizes this sense of a shared global experience. Alikavazovic writes, "The demonstrations across the country; the various groups of blue-collar and white-collar workers throwing their literal and symbolic tools in protest; people resigning – all rising up against this morbid logic that rest on the idea that a penny is a penny." The United States? Lebanon? Belarus? The reader must turn to the author's bio in the back to confirm that the country in question is, in fact, France.
Spring Report from Denmark, the book's opening poem by Naja Marie Aidt, speaks to the anxiety that such a global threat produces. The title, of course, cannot limit the pandemic to either spring or Denmark, and the piece proceeds with a worried litany of relatives and acquaintances around the world. The poem is a Covid-era beatitude, with the repeated phrases "I think about…" and "I fear for those who…" introducing individuals and groups of people whose circumstances seem worse than those in Denmark, with "free medical help for everyone / the same rights for everyone." Aidt uses formal devices like repetition and enjambment to evoke the twisting of time, and both the writing and typesetting contribute to a strong rhythm that further emphasizes temporality.
This strange temporality, a mix of boredom and survival mode, confronts writers and artists with particular poignancy. In The Dispossessed, Joanna Walsh reflects eloquently on storytelling in the Covid era:
"Narratives used to be about how you got where you are now. The future was open. From now on they work backwards from how you died, with death not an addendum but a defining factor. Every tale has a teller. Now only death will tell what sort of life you had, and it will define you at the point you were triaged for death, at the point you were deemed too old, too subject to an 'underlying condition', too insignificant, too not-a-subject to be 'a priority.'"
But Enrique Vila-Matas reminds us that this tragic state is not as different as it seems in his existentialist essay, Empty Streets:
"Why do we waste so much time? Because we live as if we were going to live forever and don't, for a second, pause to remember that we all have to die, a reality that underlies the surprised tone in which people say they never thought to experience a tragedy like this, 'so far-reaching and affecting so many people.'"
Tools for Extinction maintains the tension between both perspectives, that things are not normal or okay, and that this was true even before Covid. It is a productive tension that writers – and artists of all sorts – will need to contend with for the foreseeable future. This is perhaps the key organizing principle behind the book. It is not a time capsule or a pandemic diary. It is not meant to be a record of an aberration to be read in libraries and schools in 2021 that look just like those of 2019. Tools for Extinction is meant to show that artists will have to adapt. The fact that the book came together in a few short months during a lockdown shows it can be done. And the resonance that the writing has for a reader still in lockdown shows that art still matters.
Artists' Book Reviews	Review	Leave a comment September 3, 2020 September 16, 2020 6 Minutes
False Fiction Fractured Fact Altered is a work of asemic writing, meaning the text communicates through aesthetics rather than semantics. Asemic writing is to poetry as scat is to jazz. It's up to the reader to make meaning from the marks, which is true of any text to some degree. As the title suggests, Rosenberg embraces this indeterminacy throughout the book's content and structure, although she does include a helpful statement in the back matter. As an object, the book is unremarkable – a perfect-bound codex with decent quality printing. A nice drape in the pages keeps most of the content out of the gutter. Yet the reader can almost feel the texture in the original pages from which this book was scanned and printed. Perhaps surprisingly, this black and white paperback makes for a wonderful and democratic access point to an artist whose one-of-a-kind artists' books and two-dimensional works revel in color and texture.
There is a visual similarity between Rosenberg's asemic mark-making and abstract expressionism, but it is clear that the pages of this book are filled with writings, not drawings. Even the loosest compositions with wild, gestural marks are scaled to the hand, not the arm. Such pages are balanced by others sporting orderly grids of ideograms, which have the appearance of a real, but untranslated writing system. Perhaps these are the Apollonian and Dionysian poles that influenced abstract expressionism, but False Fiction Fractured Fact Altered inhabits the entire spectrum between them. This impressive variety is unified by the book's grayscale production as well as the written-ness of the marks, many of which are visibly the result of calligraphy pens and brushes.
The book format is a powerful vehicle for unifying disparate content, and False Fiction Fractured Fact Altered also incorporates found materials, collaged onto the pages. The edition is produced from scans of a single sketchbook, although it is more than a facsimile of an original. The digitization process is transformative. Everything is flattened – positive and negative, addition and subtraction. What look like hole-punched portals into the following page are actually onlays from some other hole-punched paper. The edges of the scanned original recede into a dark margin, an absence that signifies like presence on the page, mirroring Rosenberg's dark marks on the light paper. Washers and key rings are no more dimensional than the fore-edge of the scanned original, whose pages form vertical margins on the outside of many spreads, marking the reader's progress through a book they aren't actually reading.
Of the three-dimensional objects included in the book, only the fish – a recurring motif – are mentioned in Rosenberg's statement, which says they represent "groups, family or specific personalities." Other objects seem to point to the material presence of language, like what appear to be bracelet charms stamped with letters and symbols. Likewise the stenciled word "yes" is a jarring injection of semantic content, although it remains open to interpretation. Rosenberg does contextualize the work as conversation, which helps ground the reader without foreclosing possibilities. She writes that the verso and recto are engaged in a cross-gutter dialogue, but the book offers a multiplicity of sequences and structural relationships.
In addition to the cross-spread dialogue, there is also the sequence of one page to the next. The hole-punched portals mentioned above are just one example of Rosenberg's thoughtful engagement with the way a page reveals and conceals. These potent relationships are doubled since the book can be read from either direction, enabled by facsimile covers that separate the front and back matter from the core content of the book. Circular reading is a hallmark of Rosenberg's books, and neither direction seems more or less important thanks to the non-representational content. Other, latent sequences are present, but not fully accessible to the reader: the sequence of the hard copy original, and the order in which Rosenberg filled it. Thus False Fiction Fractured Fact Altered is a book with four sequences, plus whatever order the reader chooses. The compositions are largely self-contained, making random access almost as rewarding as reading cover to cover.
Indeed the book speaks more to the act of creation than plot or narrative. The occasional glimpses of the background behind the scanned book reinforce this, revealing the stray marks of an artist's work area rather than the expected clean white backdrop. Rosenberg represents, or rather presents, myriad relations between the author and the blank page, from confident flow to crossed out self-doubt. This emphasis on creation doesn't diminish the reader though, since reading asemic writing is itself a generative act, the making of meaning. Perhaps it is this decentering of the author that most distinguishes Rosenberg's approach from abstract expressionism. She blurs the line between reception and production just as she does writing and drawing. Likewise the book complicates the signal-noise binary, extending authorship not only to the reader, but to the chance operations of the scanning process. A handful of bright white marks remind the reader that book's pages are toned from its printing, not its paper, emphasizing the transformative role of the digitization and one-color printing.
False Fiction Fractured Fact Altered certainly sounds like a title for the post-truth era, but asemic writing is not a total absence of meaning – the meaning is just located beyond the semantic order. This book asks the reader to consider other possibilities and perspectives. It demands sensitivity and empathy, but offers truths to the reader who is willing to work for them. This touches on a larger debate within asemic writing, where a complete absence of meaning (asemia) is neither possible nor desirable. Instead, Rosenberg posits multiple, perhaps infinite, meanings, and invites the reader to change those meanings from one reading to the next. Through its thoughtful consideration of the book form, False Fiction Fractured Fact Altered brings these debates into dialogue with artists' book discourse. It is an impressive work in this exciting zone of intersection, but by no means does it exhaust the possibilities it points to.
Artists' Book Reviews	Review	3 Comments May 13, 2020 September 16, 2020 4 Minutes


If a picture paints a thousand words, this commentary will be short and concise. To a certain degree, this is a reprise of comments made last August, when I looked at whether an investment in bonds or stocks made sense at that time. Fast forward to today, and the markets are developing a similar trend to those that were in full bloom by mid-August. Investors have recovered from the downgrade of US debt, wrangling over the increase in the debt ceiling and various problems in Europe to push stocks higher from those lows. However today the "financial cliff" is being discussed along with a Greece exit from the euro and a still weak recovery are in the forefront of investor worries. So now what?
The performance relationship between stocks and bonds has been in a relatively narrow band over the past three years, alternating between short periods of stocks doing well vs. bonds and vice versa. The ultimate move higher (bonds performing better than stocks) has been relatively short – a 4-6 weeks period once stocks begin to falter. Of course it also follows the mantra of sell in May and go away as well, but I'm putting that down to coincidence. IF the past repeats again, bonds relative performance should be better over the next couple of months before stocks once again assert their dominance.
The above is the relationship of EEM to the SP500. A falling line indicates the SP500 is performing better than EEM. What started as a downtrend early in 2011 has become a rapidly deteriorating situation over the past nine months. The decision between sending your money overseas, either in emerging markets or even in the EAFE (not shown – even worse!) or keeping it at home has been a rather easy one for more than a year – keep it at home.
Here at home, the Fed has been bobbing and weaving, twisting and shouting when it comes to monetary policy. The various quantitative easing policies and the most recent "operation twist" have put investors on inflation alert, worried that inflation can only explode with the printing presses running full tilt. So maybe an investment in commodities would be profitable as compared to investing in stocks.
An investment in commodities in mid-2009 would have fared just as well as an equal investment in the SP500. The spike last summer was a combination of higher energy and gold prices, both of which have come down rather dramatically since then. The horizontal might be level of support, which means that from here on, commodities would be performing better than stocks. That is merely a guess; however I would like to see more of a bounce in the coming weeks before committing money.
So when investors are looking around for places to invest, keeping money close to home makes the most sense right now. A long-term bias toward high quality large cap stocks should be a good port in any storm, but a short-term bias toward bonds may be warranted. The equity markets are sorting out growth concerns in the US, the deficit and the election process keeping the daily volatility high and scaring investors. Following the money (and the charts) means keeping money in defensive parts of the markets and overall risk levels low for the time being. It just may be another uncomfortably hot summer!