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2021 Training Calendar

The 2021 training season is upon us. Welcome to what will be another career and human capacity development improving season. A lot of changes happened in the training and development space last year just as every sphere of human endeavor was also affected by the #Covid19 pandemic. It still haven’t abated and will still affect the way learning, training and development will take place in 2021. EmployMe E-Learning was one of Nigeria’s training organization that effectively undertook nearly all the training [...]

Microsoft & Accounting Applications Software Training [Maast2021]

The MAAST covers Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Sage50 and QuickBooks Applications. It’s usually EmployMe’s first program each year. It equips participants with key work skills handy for job seekers and improve employability. Nearly all job roles now require more of these work apps. Read about the 1st diet of 2020 HERE The training will expound participants to thorough knowledge from basics of the applications on offer to the advanced level and access to key work tools thereby positioning participants to improve their [...]

Customer Service Skills Training 2020 : 2nd Diet

  The 2nd diet 2020 Customer Service skills training and certification program will take place in Nigeria from October 22-24, 2020. The training as was with the 1st diet will hold 100% ONLINE via The EmployMe e-school Learning Management System (LMS) and Zoom platform. The bi-annual certification program is a professional training and certification curriculum of the West Africa Association of Customer Service professionals [WAACSP] for prospective customer service practitioners in the West Africa sub region. On the heels of a highly [...]

Resource Persons for RE – SKILLING FOR JOBS POST #COVID19

Francis NnonahStrategy Director Francis Nnonah is the Business application and strategy Director for Gems Consulting providing leadership in the business engagement practice of the organization. He has over 15 years extensive experience in the Financial Services as well as IT Business Consulting. His Skill sets span Business Advisory & Management, Human Resource Management, Performance Monitoring and Quality Control. He was until 2017, the Microsoft Dynamics CRM lead; providing Quality management and driving the expansion of the business unit into a whole independent profit [...]

Proposed venues for nationwide customer service skills training

The 2019 customer service skills: Training and Certification program starts April and ends in May. This year, creates an opportunity for training, certification and a view to recruitment in Abuja and Port Harcourt, two locations that have growing business concerns with dearth of trained customer service professionals for recruitment. EmployMe Nigeria, Customer Service Nigeria, Event Plus Entertainment Concept Ltd, Tender Olives Ltd Abuja is partnership with nine (9) recruiting and consulting organizations to achieve 55%-65% post training engagement ratio at the [...]

Nationwide Customer Service Skills Training & Certification 2019

The 1st edition 2019 training and certification programme for Nigerians desirous in taking up career or are already in the Customer Service industry will take place across four (4) venues in three (3) cities in Nigeria.  EmployMe Nigeria, Nigeria’s first network of employable professionals, Customer Service Nigeria – the agency providing firms with customer service professionals in Nigeria and West Africa Association of Customer Service Professionals [WAACSP]  will hold the programme three (3) days in, Lagos Island, Mainland, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The Customer [...]

Graphics Design training

Post: Basic Graphic Design workshop: March 15th-30th, 2019

 The 1st quarter of 2019 is almost over, what have you been able to achieve? Don’t end this quarter without having added anything to your life. To this end, we are organizing a 15 day-70 hour training workshop on Graphic Design 101 for beginners. If you desire a career in graphic designing but haven’t yet started, if you just want to have a basic knowledge in designs or looking to add a skill to your portfolio or CV; then this program should help [...]

Modules and details of Practical Accounting Software Training(PAST)- Jan 2019

Program: Practical Accounting Software training. Packages: Sage 50 & Quick-books For: Persons related/working in the accounting industry. Date: January 26, February 2nd and 9th ( 3 Saturdays) Time: 9am – 2:30pm Fee: N20, 000 (twenty Thousand Naira only) – Early Bird offer: Pay 50% of the program fee now (to secure a slot) and pay balance by 2nd of February 2019. click HERE to pay (N10,000) on the early bird platform now. Venue: EmployMe E-Learning, Amuwo-Odofin off Oshodi-Apapa Exp, way Lagos (view via google maps) *Certificate [...]

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Microsoft office Masterclass June edition

   The 2nd edition of Microsoft office Masterclass for 2018 comes up June, 28 – 30, 2018 at EmployMe E-Learning centre off Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Lagos State. This edition (as always) is in partnership with Chelsea Focus Group UK with 5 Microsoft trained and certified trainers led by Mr Nelson Benson. The 3 day training will cover key office and business applications Word, Outlook, PowerPoint Pro and Excel. Key emphasis will be on practical sessions, one on one with trainers, module [...]


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Bittersweet Last Hurrah

Here’s the thing about boxing up every single one of your belongings, watching movers load them up in a truck, handing over your apartment keys, and selling your car: it leaves you in a bit of a vagrant position. So my parents graciously gave Jane and me a place to stay until we leave for New York.

Leaving my little apartment, looking out my bedroom window over the magenta crepe myrtles and bright blue pool for the last time, was bittersweet. Selling my little white civic to a car dealer at the last minute before leaving Little Rock was also bittersweet, and also felt slightly like abandoning an old friend. There have been so many bittersweet lasts. Last day at work, last dinner with friends, last walk in the gym, last trip to the mall (don’t laugh, I really loved my mall).

And then after all those Little Rock goodbyes, Jane and I ensconced ourselves in my childhood bedroom, with our suitcases spilling out everywhere. We’ve slept in, stayed up late, gone on a cave tour, watched the Ozark moon rise, and eaten a truck load of ice cream. My sister and brother-in-law are staying here as well (in for the summer from China), so my parent’s house is bursting at the seams a bit. We’ve thoroughly worn them out (and eaten them out of house and home).

But I think they like it.

I can’t remember the last time my sister and I jostled for position in the bathroom while fixing our hair and accidentally hair spraying each other in the face. I smile every time I take a shower and my shampoo bottle avalanches her toiletries into the bottom of the tub because we’ve tried to cram a super human amount of beauty supply products onto the tiny little tub ledge, just like high school. We’ve gone for long walks at dusk and talked for hours. It’s good. Really good.

But through all this wonderfulness (and it has been wonderful), I’ve been missing my husband so much it makes my chest ache. And I’m ready. I’m ready to be up there, with him, finally.

It’s been a bizarre, beautiful limbo-land couple of weeks.  I’ve looked out at the dark green Ozark mountains, breathed in the heavy humid summer air and thought, “This time next week we’ll be with Fayez in New York.” It’s hard to wrap my mind around it as I start re-packing my bags and readying us for our flights. Our time here in this wonderful place, in this wonderful state, has wound down. I’ll always love it here, and my people, no matter where I live, or how long I’m gone.

So thank you, Arkansas, for this last hurrah.

It’s been bittersweet. I’ll love you always.

And I promise to never, ever, stop saying ya’ll.

20 thoughts on “Bittersweet Last Hurrah

  1. I am excited for you and just a teensy bit sad! I remember leaving the Ozarks for the very last time (with the exception of short visits), one of the hardest things I’ve ever done; but I was 14, hormonal and weird. HA!

    I am so glad you’re on your way to be with your love and start a brand new life together! I hope you will continue to blog so we can watch you fall in love with New York.

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  2. That was beautiful! I hope you have a great trip. I know you are exited about staying your new life. When we are 19 years old starting out on a new adventure, it’s a bit different than when we are a little older and branching out. We tend to be a little more seasoned and know more of life’s obstacles, but when we know there is someone on the other end that loves us and that we love, the adventure becomes more than an adventure. It’s life and you now know that YOU are the one that makes it all happen. So, get out there and make your beautiful adventure with your new family. Love you and wish only the best for your family!

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  3. i love this post! i wish you, jane and fayez all of the happiness in the world. here’s to a wonderful new journey that’s about to begin in new york…

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  4. Hi Liz! Oh, honey, congratulations! I wish you and your new life the very best God can give! I’m excited for your new adventure and got a lump in my throat as I have just read your words. Take it all in and take care of yourself too! I’m so happy that little sweet Jane and you how found “The One”. He’s a handsome guy and so nice to know he has a beautiful heart toward you! Blessings, sweet little friend.
    Shelia 😉

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  5. Liz I am so happy for the happiness that you have found. I will miss your posts from Arkansas but I am looking forward to hearing about yours ans Jane’s New York adventures.

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  6. What a beautiful story of you and your Prince Charming Fayez. Please tell us sometime how you both met. What happy times for you three! All the best!

  7. Beautiful. So much happiness & exciting changes & adventures to look forward to, yet so many good memories behind you. Hold them close to your heart as you move forward. xoxo

  8. Sounds like one sweet (bittersweet) way to wrap up this part of your story. I’m excited to see what comes next for you!

  9. Liz, I wish you all the best in your new life …. it’s going to be the best part of your life ever, a new golden era for you. Good luck to all of you! xx

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Video Game Review: Season Pass and The Dreadful Crimes DLC for Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate

Details: Released in 2015. I purchased the season pass from for about twelve dollars. The Dreadful Crimes DLC does not come with the season pass and I purchased it separately from Ubisoft’s online store for about two dollars. Spent about thirty hours playing through the main game and all of the DLC excluding The Dreadful Crimes and Jack the Ripper DLC. The Dreadful Crimes took me about three hours. Played on the PC. Spent about five to ten hours playing through Jack the Ripper DLC. More information can be found here:

Score: 6.7/10 for the Season Pass, 7/10 for The Dreadful Crimes

The season pass for Assassin’s Creed is fun, but mostly not worth it unless you really loved Syndicate. For one thing, Dreadful Crimes does not come with it and that is a really fun piece of DLC. Secondly, with the exclusion of the Jack the Ripper DLC, the other missions and equipment don’t really add too much to the game.

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Video Game Review: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate

Details: This is a review for the main game, not the DLC. Released in 2015. Played on the PC. Purchased the main game from for about ten dollars. Purchased the season pass from for about twelve dollars. Spent about thirty hours playing through the main game and some of the DLC. Official site is

Score: 7.9/10

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is a really fun game that builds upon all the prior Assassin’s Creed games and moves forward with the franchise.

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Discussion: The Assassin’s Creed Franchise Is Stale, Here’s What Ubisoft Needs to Do Next

I have Assassin’s Creed fatigue. I watched this trailer for the next game and I am not even remotely looking forward to it. And I love the Assassin’s Creed franchise. I played a ton of the games. But there have been far too many games and Ubisoft needs to make some changes so that I — and the rest of the fan base — don’t drop our top hats and walk out on the franchise. Here’s some things they can do to make sure that doesn’t happen.

1.     Release the game less often. This is an easy one. Your customers can only play so many games and you kill hype if you over saturate.

2.     Introduce a new game mechanic. In Assassin’s Creed Black Flag and Rogue, the best new mechanic in these games was your boat. You got this awesome, big boat, with an awesome singing crew, that you could upgrade up the yin yang with tons of cannons. What more could you want? An enormous ocean to explore? Done! We need something like in the next Assassin’s Creed game; something unexpected.

Two suggestions I can think of would be squad/platoon fighting mechanic or a general/commander mechanic. The squad/platoon mechanic I’m referring to is something akin to something reminiscent of the film Gladiator or 300, where you can fight with a small squad against an enemy force, employing tactics and working together as a single platoon.

The general/commander mechanic refers to the player taking the role of the commander on the battlefield, yelling orders to his army and eventually even joining the fray on the battlefield. You can get some real memorable, medieval, Braveheart, Lord of the Rings-esque moments out of a mechanic like that. Just some ideas.

3.     We need more interesting settings. Ubisoft is a French company. The settings they thusly choose are going to lean toward France, Europe, or to the West in general. It’s time to step outside your comfort zone and pick a setting you might not be so comfortable with. This is risky from a business standpoint. Many countries that Ubisoft might seek distribution in likely have laws against any interpretation of history that diverts from the official narrative (Ahem… China). However, the introduction of a new setting and an accompanying new mechanic would help to revitalize this weakened franchise.

Here are a few to consider: the Qin wars of unification of China which would be great for the commander/general mechanic mentioned above; the rise of the Roman Empire and the use of the squad/platoon mechanic mentioned; and the Vietnam War and perhaps new jungle-stealth mechanics and gun handling mechanics. Again, just some ideas. Step out of your comfort zone Ubisoft, the franchise needs something new.

In conclusion, Ubisofts needs to do something to improve this franchise. What helped Black Flag and Rogue was that awesome boat and vast ocean to explore, which helped express the setting better. A new environment with exciting new game mechanics to match an unexpected new setting. That’s what I think we fans want. Not more of the same.

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Studio Tour King is celebrating its 16th year. Due to the pandemic, the studio tour will be held virtually and take place the weeks of April 12 to 25 from 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. The preview will be on the Arts Society King website ( from April 5 to 11 with links to the artists’ website and/or social media. This year, Studio Tour King will feature twenty artists and artisans who will be introduced on page and the ASK website starting on February 22. The studio tour will include fine paintings (in acrylic, oil, and watercolour), photography, fibre arts, mixed media, etc.


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• May 6, 2021
 Renowned Author, Livestock Facility designer Temple Grandin to Speak at NMSU

Renowned Author, Livestock Facility designer Temple Grandin to Speak at NMSU

Growing up as an autistic child is not easy. But Temple Grandin worked her way through adversity and has succeeded in many capacities. In fact, she was named to Time magazine’s list of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2010.

Grandin is a world leader in livestock handling facility design. Almost half of the cattle processing facilities in North America include a special feature she designed.

She has developed animal welfare guidelines in the meat industry. And her research regarding grazing-animal behavior has helped producers reduce stress during handling.

She’s written several books about both autism and animals. Her book “Animals in Translation” was a New York Times best seller.

Grandin will bring her expertise and inspiration to New Mexico State University Aug. 24-26.

NMSU Animal and Range Sciences Department Head Glenn Duff heard Grandin speak while at Montana State University.

“She’s so passionate about what she does, and she really connects with the audience,” Duff said. “Agriculture is what we are in New Mexico, and this is an opportunity to look at some of the things she’s done and how it relates to much of what we do.”

Grandin’s visit to NMSU is sponsored by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and will include:

Wednesday, Aug. 24:
4:30 to 6 p.m. – College of ACES faculty, staff and student reception and barbecue at the Livestock Judging Pavilion
6 to 7 p.m. – Book signing for College of ACES faculty, staff and students at the Livestock Judging Pavilion

Thursday, Aug. 25:
8:55 to 10:10 a.m. – Animal Science 100 class at Atkinson Recital Hall (open to campus community)
11:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. – ACES 111 class at Gerald Thomas Hall Auditorium (open to students in ACES 111 only)
1 to 3:30 p.m. – University Common Read Open Forum at Atkinson Recital Hall (open to campus and to the public)
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – CAST 302 class (Professional & Systematic Response to Child Maltreatment) in Gerald Thomas Hall Room 337 (open to students in CAST 302 class only)
6 to 7:30 p.m. – Public Open Forum at Atkinson Recital Hall (open to campus and the public)

Friday, Aug. 26:
8 to 10 a.m. – Hearts for Autism Organization (Location TBD)
10:30 to 11:20 a.m. – Talk on importance of human-companion animal bond to people with autism: Animal Science class 312V at Atkinson Recital Hall (open to campus and the public)
12:30 to 1:20 p.m. – Animal Science 100 class at Gerald Thomas Hall Auditorium (open to students in ANSC 100 only)

Her book “Thinking in Pictures” was selected for the first-ever common read program for incoming freshmen this semester. Duff recommended the book to other faculty and staff on the common read committee.

“The book is really insightful, and I thought it would be great for freshmen to come in and be able to actually meet Temple Grandin,” he said. “Ideally, I’d like for us to bring in the authors of common read books, so students can meet them and make the connection with the book.”

Another way Grandin may have an impact on the university is through her companion animal experience. NMSU has a companion animal program led by associate professor Gaylene Fasenko.

“One of Temple’s books – ‘Animals make us Human’ – is really related to what Gaylene Fasenko is doing with human-animal interaction here,” Duff said.

NMSU students now have the option of selecting human-animal interaction as a minor.

Grandin has received numerous honors and awards, including Beef Top 40 industry leaders, Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Industry Advancement Award from the American Meat Institute.

The HBO television network premiered a movie about Grandin in 2010. Starring Claire Danes, the biopic “Temple Grandin” won seven Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe and a Peabody Award.

Grandin is a past member of the Autism Society of America Board of Directors. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Franklin Pierce College, master’s degree from Arizona State University and doctorate from the University of Illinois. She’s a professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University.

Grandin is no stranger to NMSU. As part of an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee training, she visited the campus in the late 1990s as a guest speaker.

In the early 2000s, she helped design a new livestock facility at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Jornada Experimental Range, north of Las Cruces. As part of her initial tour of the range, she was on campus to present a lecture on low-stress animal handling and design of livestock facilities.

Author: Kristie Garcia – NMSU

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A Prescription for Google’s Medic Update

On August 1, 2018, Google rolled out its latest algorithm update. Dubbed the “Medic” by SEO experts, this update has been credited with re-shuffling the positions of popular websites – many of them operating within the healthcare industry. So, why does this matter to doctors?
Your website may have been affected. If so, you should take restorative action now.

Which websites were affected the most by the Medic?

Websites focusing on topics like diet and nutrition have been shuffled. Websites selling medical supplies have also been affected. But the websites hit the hardest were YMYL websites. YMYL stands for ‘Your Money Your Life’ and refers to any website that publishes content related to your health, happiness, or financial stability. In short, if your website contains content about medicine or medical issues, expect to feel the effects.

How can I tell if my website was affected?

Unless you manage your website by yourself, you’ll have to consult your webmaster. But if you’ve noticed a drop in online referrals or appointment requests, the Medic update may be responsible. If you haven’t experienced any negative effects, you should still investigate.

Here are five important questions you should ask your webmaster ASAP…

  • Has our website traffic decreased since August 1, 2018?

An unexpected drop in web traffic s may be a sign patients have not finding you online.

  • Are my practice’s phone number and email address easy to find?

Many practices insert their email and phone number into their website’s header. This is because your header follows visitors everywhere they go – ensuring your contact information is always close. Your header is the colored band (usually white) that occupies the top of your website. This is the interface responsible for directing patients around your website. Your website’s header typically contains simple directory labels such as “About Us” and “Contact Us”.

  • Have our keyword rankings dropped since August 1, 2018?

For the unfamiliar, a “keyword” refers to the word or phrase you plug into a search engine when you want to find something. If you are an OB/GYN practicing in Richmond, Virginia, it would be ideal for your website to appear on the first page of Google for a keyword like “best obgyn richmond virginia”.

  • Are my credentials listed on my website?

We’ll explain why this is important later, but here’s the abridged version: Google prioritizes three traits: expertiseauthority, and trust. Any material that validates those traits should be present on your website. Your “About Us” or “Physicians” page is a good home for this information.

  • How many seconds does it take for our home page to load?

Page speed matters. If a website loads slowly, most users will abandon it. A website that takes longer than three seconds to load can lose more than half of its potential traffic. While the Medic update likely did not concern itself with page speed, if you have not considered this variable before, now is a good time to start.

What was the goal of the Medic update?

The update appears to be Google’s effort to crack down on predatory websites spreading inaccurate information. The reason is obvious – bad healthcare advice can kill. The frustrating part – your website is not spreading questionable information. But some of you have been impacted by this update because your websites discuss important medical conditions, treatments, and preventative care options – the same subjects the bad actors are discussing.

To comply with Google’s new YMYL standards, a doctor’s website must demonstrate his expertise, his authority, and his trustworthiness.

How can I optimize my website and show off my expertise?

Practicing medicine is a privilege. You worked hard to earn that privilege. Communicate your expertise to patients by clearly identifying where you studied, what you studied, and your professional affiliations. If your practice has produced marketing videos in the past, make sure they are accessible – but a word of caution. If these materials feature patients, make sure you obtain written permission before posting them online. We can provide template release forms for you.

How can I optimize my website and show off my authority?

Reference creative projects related to your work as a physician. If you have written articles in the past, consider making those publications available on your website or, if not feasible, at least list of your publications. A physician who writes regularly and is published frequently is more likely to be perceived as a thought leader in his field of study; particularly in peer-reviewed journals.

If you wrote a guest article for a popular blog, ask the website’s administrator to insert a link to your website somewhere in the post. This is called backlinking, and to summarize, if a respected website in the healthcare space links to your website, your website’s authority will slowly increase as a result. The more authority that website has, the more authority will be transferred to your website. That’s why if you author a piece in the NY Times or the Wall Street Journal, your website will receive secondary benefit.

Lastly, if you are regularly invited to talk about your work at professional conferences, ask your webmaster to track down footage of your session. Assuming the conference organizer provides permission to use the material, this content can be turned into a short video and published on your website.

How can I optimize my website and show off my trustworthiness?

Incorporating patient reviews into your website can make you appear more trustworthy to new patients. Asking your existing patients to post reviews to top ranking sites like RateMDs, Healthgrades, and Vitals will increase your visibility and perceived trustworthiness.

Patient reviews happen to be our specialty – our platform posts 99% of reviews collected. To review our preferred collection strategies, read: How to Get More Patient Reviews – 11 Essential Questions Doctors Must Answer

What else can I do to improve my website?

Bulk Up Your “About Us” Page

This is where prospective patients go to learn more about you and why you are qualified to treat them. Consider including photographs, credentialing information, professional affiliations, and even some of your publications. Further, humanize yourself. If you participate in community activities, charities, sports, or hobbies, don’t be shy.

Update Your Content Regularly

Some physicians write articles about healthcare topics and share them on their websites. Consider revisiting these articles on a monthly basis and updating them.

Discuss emerging treatment options and share your opinions about them. If someone in your field makes an important discovery, bring it to your patients’ attention in the form of a short analysis.

To drive this point home, add a short biography to the bottom of every article you write. Include your name and your credentials. This will let your audience know who you are and why you are qualified to discuss medicine.

On surviving the initial impact…

The transition from top to bottom (or bottom to top) occurs slowly. But once the dust settles, unless you can quickly identify your flaws and execute improvements, expect to be stuck down there (or up there) for a while. At least until the next update shakes things up again.

Considering the volume of questionable healthcare information online, perhaps this update was long overdue. We leave that up to you.

On the subject of Google’s new “review-gating” policy…

This is a subject, unrelated to Medic, we are still researching, but it appears Google is penalizing businesses that filter candidates before soliciting reviews. We expect this change will force some vendors to change how they help doctors collect reviews, and it may push some vendors out of the market all together. Expect an in-depth analysis to be published in the coming weeks.

In conclusion…

The prescription for the Medic update will continue developing as time passes. Future updates may render these suggestions obsolete, but that’s the nature of SEO. What matters is that those impacted take this opportunity to educate themselves and consult with qualified experts before making any strategic decisions. Yoast.com has written an even more detailed article on Google’s Medic update, and we suggest all of our visitors start (or resume) their SEO education by giving the article a few minutes of their day. Seroundtable.com is another great resource.

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The Evolution of a Slyman

A Basis In History

Work on a recent section of my up and coming book led me to doing some research on the methods historians use for verifying accuracy. This was important in my research because so many “traditions” roam abroad with unsupported claims of ancient roots. I’m sharing this with you fine folks because it may help you decide which systems are worth working in and which are not. After all if the system is based in lies, you can only expect any claims of potential gain are also based in lies. Given the short lifespan we have and the fact that most of us were not born into this pursuit, time is precious.

Time brings us to our first point of measure when dealing in authenticating a system as ancient. Olden-Jørgensen and Thurén state that the closer the evidence examined is to the event it claims to describe, the more likely it is that we can trust the evidence given.

In the case of physical evidence (i.e. a plate, stone, or any other tangible item) this is more than obvious. As an example let us just pretend someone has found a spear which they claim was used by early Mesopotamian hunters. After undergoing the process of carbon dating it is revealed that this spear could not be any older than the end of the Roman Empire. We can confidently conclude that it is highly unlikely that this spear existed in it’s “claimed” time period.

What about narrative evidence? Can the same type of measure be given? It certainly can! However a greater degree of difficulty is presented in this type of verification and so a number of procedures have been proposed. Bernheim and Langlois & Seignobos proposed a 7 step system and Garraghan gives 6 steps. It would seem there are many options available to establishing a method of verification. In this light I’ve sought a common field of variables and comprised my own list.

* Proximity of Origin

* Greater Value of Testimony

* Tendency of Bias

* Detail vs General Analysis

* Reference Verification

* Plausibility Verification

* Linear Relativity

* Statisical Relativity

* Analogical Function

As to not entirely bore you fine folks with exasperating detailed descriptions, I will sum each up with a brief sentence or two.

Proximity of Origin – The length of time between the actual occurrence and it’s testimony. It is completely different when dealing with a narrative account from someone who was present during the occurrence versus someone who is trying to reconstruct it a hundred years later.

Greater Value of Testimony – Are there a large number of separate accounts from separate individuals? Do they all agree on ALL the points in consideration?

Tendency of Bias – Is there a set of circumstances which would cause the petitioner of the testimony to be biased to the occurrence? If so, what is the likelihood of the petitioner maintaining a neutral presentation?

Detail Vs General Analysis – Are ALL accounts detailed? If not is there a larger percentage that are detailed or general?

Reference Verification – Can the data presented be verified by sources of authority? How much empirical evidence can be gathered to support the reference.

Plausibility Verification – Is it reasonable to have occurred? Are the existing external conditions for its plausibility present?

Linear Relativity – Does the sequence of events leading up to and continuing afterward present its situation as relative? For instance the claim that Jesus was born between the time of Washington’s Presidency and Adam’s Presidency is clearly retarded.

Statistical Relativity – This deals more with gray areas (situations in which there is conflicting data) and can be utilized by comparison of higher statistical probability. This is obviously using hard science to measure the likelihood of the occurrence.

Analogical Function – When dealing with things of metaphor, one must measure the application of the metaphor during it’s historical period. Obviously the Xtian’s metaphor for “Feeding the Five Thousand” has nothing to do with biological cloning of fish and bread.

As it stands now this is my method. In contrast prior to my committal of this to my book, I’d like you folks to examine it or try it out and help me refine this.

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About me

Emma Shevah

Welcome – Bienvenue – Benvenuti – Willkommen – Bienvenidos – ברוכים הבאים (Bruchim ha bayim) – أهلاً و سهلاً (Ahlan wa sahlan) – Καλώς Ήλθες – Välkomna – Cead míle fáilte – ยินดีต้อนรับ (yin dee dtôn ráp) – Hoş geldiniz

Lovely to have you here. My name is Emma Shevah and I’m the author of Dream on, Amber, Dara Palmer’s Major Drama, What Lexie Did/Lexie’s Little Lie and Hello Baby Mo.

What else can I tell you about me? My father was from Thailand and my mother is from Ireland (which probably makes me Thairish). I live in London but I’ve travelled far and wide and I love this planet so much I could go on about it for hours. I’m not finished with my travels yet, either: I have friends all over the world and hope to visit them all at some stage soon. I can speak a couple of languages and I’m trying to learn Thai but I’m a bad student with a head like a sieve. I cook yummy food but half the time I can’t be bothered to because I’d rather be writing. I love rain and I love storms. I read lots and I know a subordinate clause and a past participle when I see one because I teach English. I have four children, a dog called Spark and a baby tortoise called Slow Mo (short for Slow Motion, even though he’s speedy once he’s in the garden). And I’m busy writing more books. So I’d better get on with it.

Bye for now.

11 thoughts on “About me

    Amber Hudousek said:
    August 19, 2014 at 10:01 am

    My friend e mailed you and now she’s on you’re website so thanks now she’s very happy.

    […] author Emma Shevah had a great post in The Guardian’s children’s book section last week, detailing why […]

      Layla said:
      September 27, 2019 at 1:12 am

      I loveeeeeeee the book Lexie’s little you wrote Emma Shevah it is sooooooo good

    Discovery Monday: Dream On, Amber - Recorded Books Blog said:
    November 23, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    […] About the Author […]

    faith seaman said:
    February 24, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    why did you right the book “Dream On Amber”.

      emmashevah responded:
      April 4, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Hi Faith,

      I wrote it for lots of reasons. Mainly because I liked the relationship between Amber and Bella, but also because I wanted to write about being mixed race, about how it feels when your father leaves home and about starting a new school. Hope that answers your question!

      Love Emma xx

    Ananda Solms said:
    November 30, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    Dear Emma shevah,
    Thank you soooo much for your lovely email.You asked me about my father,right?
    Well he wrote 5 books and in February his book ~Kingdom of Twilight~will be presented in London.He will be there and if you want,you can come😊
    I will try to read your other book in english.
    Best wishes

    Sarah said:
    June 1, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    Hi Emma,

    I hope you don’t mind that I’m contacting you. I have just finished reading “What Lexie Did”. What a fantastic, emotional, funny, utterly brilliant book to read. I borrowed the book from the local library to read to my young daughter, but I couldn’t put it down. It reminded me of my younger years growing up, and I wished I’d been part of such a strong close nit family (even if there are testing times). I’ll definitely purchase this so my daughter can read it for herself, when she’s able to.
    Thank you again!

      emmashevah responded:
      June 1, 2019 at 9:53 pm

      Oooh, what a gorgeous message! Thank you so much, Sarah. This has made my evening! I’m so happy you like it. Thank yo so much for writing to tell me. I hope your daughter likes it too 🙂

    jjjfd said:
    November 20, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Hi Emma
    You were at my school a couple of weeks ago, are you going to write a series of any kind.
    From Anonymous

      emmashevah responded:
      December 2, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      Hi! Thanks for your email. I’m not sure about a series but I have a new book coming out next summer so maybe!

      Give my love to Seattle and your lovely school!

      Love Emma

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Bible (American Standard)/1 John

1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

The First Epistle General of John

Chapter 1Edit

1 That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we beheld, and our hands handled, concerning the Word of life

2 (and the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare unto you the life, the eternal [life], which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us);

3 that which we have seen and heard declare we unto you also, that ye also may have fellowship with us: yea, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ:

4 and these things we write, that our joy may be made full.

5 And this is the message which we have heard from him and announce unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

6 If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

7 but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Chapter 2Edit

1 My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

2 and he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.

3 And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

5 but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:

6 he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

7 Beloved, no new commandment write I unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning: the old commandment is the word which ye heard.

8 Again, a new commandment write I unto you, which thing is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shineth.

9 He that saith he is in the light and hateth his brother, is in the darkness even until now.

10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him.

11 But he that hateth his brother is in the darkness, and walketh in the darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes.

12 I write unto you, [my] little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the evil one. I have written unto you, little children, because ye know the Father.

14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the evil one.

15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vain glory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

18 Little children, it is the last hour: and as ye heard that antichrist cometh, even now have there arisen many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last hour.

19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but [they went out], that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.

20 And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all the things.

21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

22 Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, [even] he that denieth the Father and the Son.

23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.

24 As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father.

25 And this is the promise which he promised us, [even] the life eternal.

26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that would lead you astray.

27 And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you; concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him.

28 And now, [my] little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.

Chapter 3Edit

1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and [such] we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

2 Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.

3 And every one that hath this hope [set] on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

4 Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin.

6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither knoweth him.

7 [My] little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

8 he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

9 Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God.

10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

11 For this is the message which ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another:

12 not as Cain was of the evil one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

13 Marvel not, brethren, if the world hateth you.

14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death.

15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

16 Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

17 But whoso hath the world's goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

18 [My] Little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.

19 Hereby shall we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our heart before him:

20 because if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God;

22 and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

23 And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he gave us commandment.

24 And he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave us.

Chapter 4Edit

1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

3 and every spirit that confesseth not Jesus is not of God: and this is the [spirit] of the antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it cometh; and now it is in the world already.

4 Ye are of God, [my] little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.

5 They are of the world: therefore speak they [as] of the world, and the world heareth them.

6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God.

8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

9 Herein was the love of God manifested in us, that God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him.

10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins.

11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

12 No man hath beheld God at any time: if we love one another, God abideth in us, and his love is perfected in us:

13 hereby we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

14 And we have beheld and bear witness that the Father hath sent the Son [to be] the Saviour of the world.

15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God.

16 And we know and have believed the love which God hath in us. God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God abideth in him.

17 Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, even so are we in this world.

18 There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect in love.

19 We love, because he first loved us.

20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, cannot love God whom he hath not seen.

21 And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also.

Chapter 5Edit

1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God: and whosoever loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

2 Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments.

3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

4 For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, [even] our faith.

5 And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

6 This is he that came by water and blood, [even] Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood.

7 And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is the truth.

8 For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one.

9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son.

10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in him: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he hath not believed in the witness that God hath borne concerning his Son.

11 And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

12 He that hath the Son hath the life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not the life.

13 These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, [even] unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.

14 And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:

15 and if we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.

16 If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and [God] will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request.

17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.

18 We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.

19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.

20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, [even] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

21 [My] little children, guard yourselves from idols.

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By Wardrobeoxygen @wardrobe_oxygen
Staying Strong

This is a scary time for all of us. If your job allows, please stay home. That means home, home. Not going to the store unless absolutely necessary, not having small gatherings with friends, just being on your property with the people who live with you, if applicable. If you can, try to go outside every day to get fresh air, but be sure you, your family, and even your pets maintain at least a 6′ distance from anyone else - humans, babies, furbabies, all of them. I am lucky that my sister moved to our town a decade ago and two years ago our mom downsized to a home a block away. Even though they are close, I am not going in their homes, I am not touching them. However, all three of us have placed outdoor chairs on the edge of our yards at least six feet from our doors so we can visit. We text when we have arrived so we don't have to knock. I've been sharing this on Instagram Stories and it has motivated a few others to do the same with neighbors. This is a good way to check in on elderly neighbors, they can just open their front door, you can even bring your own folding chair or just stand out in the yard to be sure they are okay. A sense of community will help us all stay strong through this, for we don't know how long it will last.

If you cannot stay home, my heart goes out to you. Not just the medical professionals and the first responders who are risking their lives for our health and safety, but also those in retail and sanitation and delivery and warehouses and the service industry who can't afford to not work and are heroes bringing much-needed supplies and sustenance to the rest of us. I worked retail for almost a decade and didn't even last a week in as a waitress back in college, they are hard and thankless jobs that many look their noses down on. Those who have such professions are some of the hardest working people you will ever meet. If you do venture out to a grocery store or pharmacy, please practice patience as those working are risking their lives to help yours. Make it easier on those in public works; bring your trashcans and recycle bins outside any gates or enclosures on pickup day. Not all heroes wear capes nor have fancy diplomas or cool jobs that all the kids want to know about at Career Day.

If you are home, it's important to stay strong mentally but also physically. When I started working from home at my old job, I quickly realized how much more I moved in an office than my home office. The walk from the garage to the office and back every day, the walk to the kitchen, the printer, the bathroom, the conference room, my boss' office, my colleague's cubicle, the dash to Panera or District Taco for lunch, to CVS or Starbucks for an afternoon pick-me-up. Exercising, whatever feels right to you, is more important than ever for keeping your body strong as well as your mind.

Staying Strong

Working Out at Home: Strong Mentally and Physically

Every morning that I work out at home, I am filming it and sharing it on Instagram Stories. I am not a fitness expert, my form isn't always perfect, I keep putting the camera in the wrong place so parts of my exercises get cut off. I am not trying to be a teacher, I am just hoping that if you see me doing it, you may be motivated to do the same. Every bit will help. The other day I woke and I was NOT feeling it. I was sad and angry and so many thoughts in my head caused me to toss and turn all night. My alarm went off at 6am and it seemed pointless. Why keep a schedule? I have nowhere to be. But a schedule creates a feeling of control, and what I needed more than anything at that point, was a feeling as though I had some control on what was going on. So I put on some workout clothes, laced my sneakers, and before the sun rose I got in my at-home workout. And you know what? Things were still awful, but I felt clearer and more prepared to handle it.

I don't recommend buying a workout routine right now if you haven't done a similar one on the regular. There are amazing YouTube channels and plenty of free trials on apps to get your feet wet and find what works for you, your space, your needs. Once you know what works, I recommend if you can afford, to subscribe or purchase. All businesses, especially small ones are struggling. Your subscription or purchase can determine their future. A few that are free at least for now:

This is just a brief offering. If you have a free workout app or site or channel you love, please share it in the comments. Your favorite may be just what another has been looking for! If you are currently a member of a gym or take classes, reach out to your instructors as they may have low-cost options to continue to work out with them online or have instructions for self-guided workouts at home. I am doing a hybrid of what my gym, Elite Technique has offered while we are at home, and what I know from over the years. I am doing weight-bearing workouts, using weights and heavy things in my house (jugs of laundry detergent and bleach are great weights), and using some of the equipment I already had on hand. On Instagram Stories many have asked for affiliate links to my favorite workout equipment to help my business through this time. I am not expecting anyone to do any shopping they don't need, but if you do wish to buy equipment, I thank you in advance for using my affiliate links (click here to understand how I and other websites and online folks make money). I am linking to Dick's Sporting Goods, a company that offers free shipping on orders $65 and higher as well as no-contact curbside pickup of purchases seven days a week. Dick's is also providing pay and benefits to all employees while they have their stores closed through April 2nd. My favorite pieces of exercise equipment:

  • TRX: Several years ago, I went to visit my cousin and he said he had two TRX systems, would we like one. I had no idea what it was but my husband was excited. It looks like a bag of straps for holding a mattress onto your car's roof, but it's an ingenious way to stretch and build muscle using your own body weight. It comes with a little sandbag; you throw the sandbag over the top of a door in your home, close the door, and you have a secure way to pull, stretch, and press your way to feeling great. There are many different versions of the TRX; all you need is the basic which is usually around $99. It even comes with two workouts. Watch out, I have seen the basic TRX be sold for as much as $175 during the virus; Dick's is a store that guarantees lowest price. This is a great gadget for travel too as it takes up little space and can be set up easily anywhere with a door and a relatively sturdy door frame. I can get the best lower-back stretch with my TRX; has been really great as I carry tension in my back.
  • Ab Wheel: I always hated working my core, and then I tried an ab wheel. At first it was so awkward, but now I can do them easily and love how I feel my abs lengthening and my shoulders also getting stronger from the routine. This is the ab wheel I preferred at my gym; it's $19.99. It glides well over carpet, mats, and hard floors and is very durable. If you're just getting started, they make ab wheels that have a spring in it to help when you're just getting started; I am pretty sure this is the same one they had at my gym that I got started on ($34.99). It's also a wider wheel with more comfortable handlebars, giving better stability as you get used to this exercise.
Staying Strong

A daily practice will not only give you a sense of control, but a schedule and a sense of normalcy. This isn't about how you look, but how you feel. If you are on Instagram, tag me in your at-home workouts, I'd love to see them. I really benefit from a gym environment with a trainer pushing me past my comfort zone and other members to friendly compete with and be inspired by. Let's be one another's motivation and inspiration to help us feel less alone and be strong through this. Much love to all of you.

And if you are feeling alone, come join us in the WO2 Community where sure, we talk about clothes but we discuss much more than that. It's a friendly, safe environment and I don't have a heavy hand on moderation unless discussions get mean, judgemental, promotional, or unhealthy for the community as a whole. There are rules to agree to when joining, but if you're willing to adhere to them, we welcome you and look forward to connecting with you!

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Warning issued after woman collapses in grocery store and service dog is ignored

A dog wandering alone with a collar and tag usually means that dog has got separated from its owner.

Our reaction to that dog would depend on so many different factors but most of us wouldn’t think to follow the dog.

But what if you spot a service dog wandering alone? One woman issued a warning to never ignore a dog alone that they believe to be a service dog, as it could save someone’s life.

Tessa Connaughton got her service dog to help with her autism and seizures.

Gepostet von Tessa Connaughton am Freitag, 20. April 2018

When the 20-year-old is struggling her dog Raider lays on top of her to calm her down.

“Layman’s terms: He lays on me if I get antsy,” Tessa told Liftable.

Tessa was later diagnosed with epilepsy and so her English mastiff and bull mastiff mix had to get extra training.

Raider nudged people to get their attention

But when Tessa fell face-first in a grocery store over three years ago, Raider ran for help.

Service dogs are trained from puppies to remain by the side of their owners at all times. They need to be there to help them.

Raider did what he was trained to do, find help with the use of his nose, nudging people’s legs or arms.

He’s also trained to seek out help without making a noise as this will distress his owner even more, so he doesn’t bark.

“Loud noises are painful for me,” Tessa wrote on Tumblr. “Especially when I’m already in distress.”

The first person Raider found didn’t understand what the dog needed and told the dog to leave her alone while she was shopping, according to Tessa.

‘Don’t get annoyed, follow the dog!’

After the incident Tessa wrote a Service Dog Public Service Announcement on Tumblr, to educate others on encountering a service dog without its owner.

“It stood out to me that if she didn’t realize what he was trying to get at, there were probably a lot more people who didn’t know,” Tessa said.

Her story was shared on Twitter and received over 187,000 likes and 159,000 retweets.

“If a service dog without a person approaches you, it means the person is down and in need of help,” the announcement said. “Don’t get scared, don’t get annoyed, follow the dog!”

Don’t ignore Raider.
Tessa Connaughton

It’s important that we all remember to never ignore a service dog alone, it could save a person’s life.

Please share this important reminder with all your family and friends.


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The future China chooses will dictate the future of the planet

The future China chooses will dictate the future of the planet

China is the largest contributor to global warming and also the biggest investor in renewables. The future it chooses will affect us all, writes Georg Kell

Because of its size and enromous growth, China is the world’s largest contributor to global warming, as well as the biggest investor in renewables. Photograph: Tim Graham/Tim Graham/Getty Images

The call by the Chinese government for an “ecological civilisation” which aims to control pollution and greenhouse gas emissions may sound like just another party slogan to the casual observer from outside the country.

But there is little doubt that China is serious about changing course. Environmental concerns have become a national priority, and business will play its part.

Recently I joined enterprises belonging to the Global Compact Network China at a summit they convened on Caring for Climate. In collaboration with various business and civil society associations, they pledged to do their part for the environment. Commitments were issued to implement restrictions on pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and to undertake specific measures collectively. Some firms had already stepped forward with concrete campaigns, such as Sinopec’s “blue sky – clean water” initiative.

The presence of high-level government officials from various departments left little doubt that these initiatives are serious, and that a profound change of course is underway. The commitments signed at the summit will also be submitted to Chinese authorities at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit this September, and to the UN Climate Change Conference in Warsaw in November.

A number of pressures feed into the gravity with which both business and government, from their respective standpoints, regard the linked issues of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

In terms of the economy, Chinese government reports consistently place the cost of pollution as more than 3% of GDP. The World Bank has estimated the negative impact of pollution combined with resource depletion at close to 10% of GDP.

In terms of the wellbeing of the population, air pollution is widely recognised as a serious health as well as quality of life issue, one that may be taking years away from the life expectancy of city dwellers. It also discourages domestic enterprises as well as foreign investors from setting up headquarters or operation centres in Chinese cities. Other types of pollution, such as runoff from industrial or chemical plants, are now also being recognised as threats to rural areas and farming, as well as to urban domains. The safety and quality of food grown in China has also become a serious concern of the Chinese population.

Responding to the Global Compact about corporate sustainability priorities in the decades that follow the conclusion of the targets of the Millennium Development Goals in 2015, firms from the China Network firms prominently cited climate change and the urgent need to follow a “green” development path that places a premium on high efficiency of energy use, low pollution and low emissions. Several corporate leaders remarked that they saw poor air quality as tantamount to a human rights issue.

Because of its size and remarkable growth over the past two decades, China is already the world’s largest contributor to global warming – though on a per capita basis, CO2 emissions are still around half the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average. As several hundred million people have yet to be integrated into a modern way of life, energy demand and environmental issues are bound to grow in tandem.

Deploying the latest technologies and improving energy efficiency across all economic activities are likely to remain at a priority level for years to come. Equally important will be the use of renewables and whatever other innovations may lead to a low-carbon economy.

Already China is by far the biggest investor in renewables, and several pilot projects for carbon exchanges are under construction. A national carbon market, or a resource tax system favouring green investment, is a distinct possibility within the near future. China’s vulnerable ecology and dependence on energy imports both make such moves likely.

The daunting challenges are clearly understood by China’s leadership, and business has heard the call. Whether or not China will succeed in becoming a world leader in low-carbon market development is of fundamental importance for the whole planet. Well on its way to become the world’s largest economy, the future of China and the future of the globe now are intimately linked. If China succeeds, the world’s chances go up accordingly.

Georg Kell is executive director of United Nations Global Compact

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So said Anatole France, French writer and 1921 Nobel Prize winner for Literature. How true.
Last week’s EU referendum has thrown us, and the world, into a long period of seismic change and nerve-wracking uncertainty. I feel like a part of me has been left behind and now I have to change the way I see this country and my future.

Our natural human tendency is to resist change because it brings with it uncertainty and most of us don’t like uncertainty. The stockmarkets most definitely hate uncertainty and so do most businesses because it makes long-term planning far more challenging. Of course, the world cannot stay the same, we have to move on and embrace change. If businesses didn’t adapt to the changing times they would go out of business. Similarly for us as individuals, we can choose to do things in the same way we’ve always done and miss out on innovation, or we could welcome change and enjoy our personal and professional development. Some people call this the growth mindset.

As I mentioned above, I want to share 10 idioms related to the concept of change and uncertainty. I’ve used the situation of the last week in the UK and its effects on the world as examples of how you would use these idioms in context.

1. Vote with One’s Feet
As we saw last week, 52% of British voters chose to leave the EU. By making that historic decision to leave the EU, they voted with their feet. In other words, they decided to do something different. In business, you could have a similar situation with shareholders deciding to vote against the Chief Executive – therefore voting with their feet.

2. Wake -Up Call
That result was a decisive wake – up call for David Cameron when he realised how badly he had misjudged the mood of the nation. This prompted him to resign as Prime Minister because his wake-up call made it clear that things would have to change within the Government.

3. Turn Back The Clock
And while there have been calls to have a second referendum, we have to accept the democratic decision. We cannot simply turn the clock back/turn back the clock. What is done is done.

4. Move the Goalposts
One of the most disturbing elements of the post-EU referendum has been the way the Brexit campaigners have moved the goalposts. During the campaign, they claimed that the UK would save £350m a week by being out of the EU and that the money saved would go back into our National Health Service. The day after the result, they claimed that they had made a mistake and should never had made the statement!

5. A Leap In the Dark
So now we find ourselves having to make a leap in the dark, in other words, we’re jumping into the unknown. We have no idea what’s going to happen because the very people who campaigned to leave don’t have a plan for this country.

6. Up in the Air
Everything is up in the air. We have no effective leaders in Government, no one wants to make a decision or has the courage to make one. We are in a state of confusion.

7. To Be At A Crossroads
We find ourselves at a crossroads not knowing which way to turn. It is quite unbelievable and shocking. Where do we go from here?

8. Uncharted territory/waters
We are most definitely in uncharted territory/waters. We find ourselves in an unfamiliar/unknown situation. We’ve been in the EU for 43 years and we don’t know what life is going to be like outside the union. This makes markets and businesses nervous.

9. Go back to the drawing board
The truth is that we’re probably going to have to go back to the drawing board and start again with new trade agreements, new legislation and so on. Some experts say this that could take years and millions of pounds. Fabulous!

10. New blood
This whole situation requires new blood in the Government. We need new people with fresh ideas and perspectives to help us through what is going to be a roller coaster ride.

And there you have it, my dear readers. I hope I’ve given you a sense of how to use the above idioms in the context of the theme of change and uncertainty.Please share the post with your colleagues if you think they would find it helpful.

I am starting a one-minute video series on Business Idioms on Instagram. If you happen to be on that medium, please be sure to check my Instagram account out and tell me what you think. The videos will be shared on my Facebook Page and Twitter Account too.

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Ciao for now