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This is a replacement grey Manfrotto Expan Drive Metal Chain. Metal beats plastic for strength and longevity, as far as Expan Drive chains go. It is 11.5' (3.5 m) long.
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This is one unique dining experience offering both beauty and romance – a sunset dinner cruise. Dine on first-class cuisine while the setting sun paints a beautiful panorama of the Lowcountry.
Aboard the "Spirit of Harbour Town," operated by Vagabond Cruises, every table has a waterfront view of the Carolina coast from massive bay windows. This is Hilton Head's only on-board dinner cruise. The Lowcountry buffet, exquisitely prepared by Vagabond's private chef, consists of three courses, from seafood to traditional southern country cooking, multiple meat options for the entree, and a fully stocked bar.
The cruise has an atmosphere for everyone, whether you're looking for a candlelight evening for two or a family party with a view of dolphins, stars and a mansion-clustered shore.
If you're planning on visiting Savannah, don't miss Savannah Riverboat Cruises' various entertainment cruises aboard replica old-fashioned riverboats, the "Savannah River Queen" or her sister ship, the "Georgia Queen." They also offer a Saturday Luncheon Cruise, a Sunday Brunch Cruise, and numerous daily river cruises.
All sailing schedules vary seasonally, so check on days, times, and menus.
For more information, contact:
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Fact or Fiction???????
So, this seemed to be a slow week with the celebs and plastic surgery. I had a hard time finding something to blog on. Then I came across this treasure!! According to Star Magazine British hottie Rupert Everett has undergone some major facial plastic surgery. They are rumoring he has had a face lift, chin implant, injections in the cheeks, and of course Botox. Well, by the look of the before and after pictures it looks like he received an entirely new head!!! I have my serious doubts that this is not an extremely doctored...ahem....can we say photoshop....after photo. I mean the bone structure looks totally different to me. I am hoping and praying that this is not true and just an attempt to get some publicity for the magazine. Mr. Everett is such a handsome man and it would be so sad if that is really his face now. Rupert has been seen on the silver screen in such hits as Oscar winning Shakespeare in Love, and My Best Friends Wedding.
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[1] Kennaway, J. R., Glauert, J. R., and Zwitserlood, I. 2007. Providing signed content on the Internet by synthesized animation. ACM Trans. Comput.-Hum. Interact. 14, 3 (Sep. 2007), 15.
Christophe Ponsard, Christiane Broekman, Cecile Lamy, and Martine Fraiture. Towards a Service Integration Portal for Deaf People. ICCHP 2006: 587-594
Wireless RERC project at Georgia Tech
Rashad Aouf, Steve Hansen. Integration of Signage Information into the Web Environment. ICCHP 2004: 1071-1078 (University of Western Sydney)
Comments: This project involves incorporating "signage information" (not clearly defined here) into web environments so that text can be easily converted into something related to a signed language (also not clearly defined here).
Daniel Lee, Jan Richards, Jim Hardman, Sima Soudain, Deborah Fels. Creating Sign Language Web Pages. International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs 2004: 1088-1095 (Ryerson University, Toronto and University of Toronto)
Comments: "Sign linking" in web pages and a page-authoring tool, SignEd, instead of text based web pages and links.


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Please be patient as updates are made to the information on this document. Deadlines will be updated as soon as possible upon receipt of updates and within six weeks of deadline dates posted, if possible, pending annual updates from sponsors.
See Underclassman Scholarships & Contests.
IMPORTANT for Seniors
Preview the scholarship opportunities below well in advance of the deadlines to determine eligibility and thoroughly prepare your application materials, including giving two weeks' notice for letters of recommendations (helpful questionnaires are provided in the hallway). The office will mail these paper applications for you if you have them completely ready to go and in the academic advising mailbox at least four school days before the deadline indicated on this document.
Got smarts?
Colleges have academic scholarships. Go to the college's website, and research these scholarships early in the fall. Most deadlines are October - December.
Scholarship Websites
Helpful websites for college scholarship opportunities and other goal-oriented topics,
- Test Prep
- MI Student Aid
- Sallie Mae Scholarships
- Money Geek
- Online Colleges
- Financial Aid for Online Colleges
- Cost of Online Colleges
- Know How to Go
- My College Options
- Petersons.com Scholarship Site
- Fastweb
- American Legion
- Dosomething.org (interesting ideas encouraging volunteering and reaping both intrinsic and monetary benefits---check it out)
- National Co-op Scholarship--Deadlines vary
- Oakland University Valedictorian Award (see Mrs. Nugent)
- Use this one site to apply for SEVERAL colleges in and out of state, including University of Michigan, Alma, Albion, and others
- Opens August 1 (look at this as soon as possible and get started--be thinking about essay answers)
- Opens August 1
- Dosomething.org - Deadline September 30
- Centralis and Other Scholarships
- Various deadlines (see their site for dates)
- Deadline 10-1
- I read through the rules and couldn't find anything that would stop a senior from applying
- Opens 10-1
- Deadline 10-25 (must create an account to apply)
November (revised 10-12-17)
- Central Michigan University - Centralis and Other Scholarships--Various deadlines
- Dosomething.org - numerous deadlines in November; click and see
- Voice of Democracy - Deadline 11-1 (pending mailing)
- University of Michigan $2500 Alumni Scholarship (Early Action) --Deadline 11-1 (see additional February deadline)
- "Designing the Future" (Lawrence Technological University, MI)--Deadline 11-1
- Prudential Spirit--Deadline 11-7
- Hagan Scholarship Foundation--Deadline 11-15
- CMU Leader Advancement Scholarship--Deadline 11-15
- American Legion High School Oratorical--Registration Deadline 11-19
- MHSAA Scholar Athlete--Deadline 11-23 to Mr. Cordes
- Fishing University's "Make Me a Star" High School Fishing Team Challenge (see posters--cafeteria, library, Academic Advising bulletin board)--Deadline 11-25
- Elks MVS Scholarship--Deadline 11-27
- Fashion IT Girl Contest--Deadline 11-30
DECEMBER (revised 11-21-17)
- Dosomething.org--click and see numerous Dec. deadlines
- Future of Assisted Living Scholarship--Deadline 12-31 (winner announced Jan 31)
JANUARY (revised 11-27-17)
- National Wild Turkey Federation--Deadline 1-1 (see Mrs. Nugent if you need financial assistance for $10 membership fee) Paper Application in library
- Young Entrepreneur Award--Deadline 1-2
- Guy M. Wilson Scholarship--Deadline 1-8
- William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship--Deadline 1-08
- NALS $1000 Scholarship--Postmarked by 1-15 Paper application in library 11-21-17
- American MENSA--Deadline 1-15
- Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation --Deadline 1-31
FEBRUARY (revised 12-21-16)
- Engineer Girl Writing Contest--Deadline 2-1 (added 9-21-17)
- GFWC Michigan Arts and Nursing Scholarships--Deadline 2-1
- University of Michigan $2500 Alumni Scholarship (Regular Action)
- Marist Technology Scholarships (NY)--Early Decision II Deadline mid Feb
- Elks Legacy Award--Deadline 2-3
- CMU's Lem Tucker Full Ride Scholarship--2-9
- UM Flint Deadline 2-15
- NEW! Northwood University Patricia and Robert Naegele Competitive Scholarship--Deadline 2-17
- MEA Scholarship--Deadline 2-22
- Lawrence Technological University--Open house and scholarship competition 2-25 (Register online)
IMPORTANT! Note that Academic Advising office deadlines are FOUR school days prior to deadlines indicated. Local scholarship list below deadline for office handling is Friday, March 23, 2018 at 3:15 PM. Please do not turn in your applications after the deadline.
- Marist Technology Scholarships (NY)--Early Decision II Deadline mid March
- Joyce Ivy Foundation--3-1
- Optimist Oratorical Contest (dates TBD--see Mrs. Nugent)
- PIE&G--Deadline 3-1
- Making the Turn Against Parkinsons--Deadline 3-1
- Detroit News & CATCH Scholarship (see library folder for instructions)--Deadline 3-1 Updated 1-11-18
- Dick and Doris Smith Memorial Scholarship--Deadline 3-1 Paper application in library now
- Eagle Scout of the Year (State level contest)--Deadline 3-1
- Rosa Parks Scholarship--Deadline 3-1
- Big Rock Church: Christian Service Scholarship--Deadline 3-3 Paper application
- Community Financial Credit Union Scholarship-- Deadline 3-14
- Atlanta Masonic Lodge Scholarship-- Deadline 3-15 Hard copy in library (printable pdf available in Local Scholarship list below)
- 9&10 News Future Leaders Scholarship Information/Online Application/Contest Rules--Deadline 3-17 (pending update). Get informational flyer from library.
MARCH - Local Scholarships
- Preview the list below FIRST, THEN use the
Scholarship Applications to review/print scholarship requirements / application.
- Deadline to office is 3-23-18 at 3:15 PM. Paper applications can be printed from Scholarship Applications or be requested through the advising office if copies are not provided in the wooden wall display across from the office.
Local Scholarship List
Please review requirements BEFORE your request.
- Atlanta Masonic Lodge Scholarship (note earlier deadline)
- Atlanta Thunder Bay Eagles Scholarship
- Bass Club Scholarship
- Christyn Marie Painter Memorial Scholarship
- Chase Lee Covington Memorial Scholarship
- Elsie and Everett Connon Memorial Scholarship
- Friends of Lake Avalon Scholarship
- Harold Patchel Memorial Scholarship
- Hillman Area Lions Club Scholarship
- Hillman Athletic Boosters Scholarship
- Hillman EMS Association Scholarship
- Hillman High School Alumni 1935-1962 Scholarship (not currently offered)
- Hillman Knights of Columbus Council 8041 Scholarship
- Hillman Scouting Scholarship
- James A. Bannan Scholarship
- Jason Elowsky Memorial Scholarship
- Lake Avalon Property Owners Scholarship
- Madison Noffze Memorial Scholarship
- Montmorency County Chapter of the Michigan Township Association Scholarship
- New Beginnings Ministries Scholarship
- Rex and Hazel Badder Memorial Athletic Scholarship (In 2017--two $500 scholarships)
- Rust Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
- WHEELS of Northeast Michigan
- Zachary Robertson Memorial Scholarship
- Alpena Community College Scholarships--Deadline 3-20 Limited booklets available in hallway. I also have one hard copy for duplication in Academic Advising office.
- ESD Outstanding HS Student of the Year--Deadline 3-31
- Brown Dairy Equipment--Deadline 3-31
Spring Break reminder! We come back 4-3--remember the four days' notice.
- William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship--Deadline 4-1
- CHS Foundation-- Deadline 4-1
- Michigan Retailers Association Scholarships--Deadline 4-1
- Michigan Oil and Gas Producers--Deadline 4-2 (pending update???)
- Community Foundation Northeast Michigan--Deadline 4-3
- Atlanta Thunder Bay Eagles--Deadline 4-15 Paper application in library (also part of "Local" PDFs from March listing)
- Harvest Scholarship--April 17
- AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol Scholarship--Deadline 4-30 Paper Application (also part of "Local" PDFs from March listing)
- St. Augustine Catholic Church Scholarship--Deadline 4-30 Paper application in library
- Navy ROTC--Contact recruiter for assistance or deadline
- Student Trooper Scholarships--Deadline 5-27
- Disability Attorneys of Michigan--Deadline 5-31
- (pick up Montmorency County Fair Agricultural Scholarship application due in July)
- Horatio Alger National Career and Technical Scholarship Program--Deadline 6-15
- Tech Checks Business Leadership Scholarship--Deadline 6-15
- Robert Turner Baseball Scholarship--Deadline 7-1
- Montmorency County Fair Agricultural Scholarship--Deadline 7-1


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Earlier in the week we took at look at some of the Best Quick Service Locations at Walt Disney World. We're back today with the next installment: Best Table Service Restaurants at WDW!
As our list demonstrates, there are great table service options everywhere you look at Disney World! Our list has a mix of in-park restaurants and resort restaurants. Table Service Restaurants are classified as those restaurants that count for one (1) meal credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Traditionally, these are "sit down" locations with serves who take your order, just like most restaurants we visit here in the "real world"! Generally speaking, if you're using your Disney Dinging Plan at a Table Service Restaurant, you are entitled to one entree, one dessert, and one alcoholic drink.
Extra travel tip: When planning a trip to the World – regardless of whether or not you choose to purchase a Disney Dining Plan – it is imperative that you make Advanced Dining Reservations (ADR) for whichever restaurants you want to try. ADRs can be booked up to 180 days in advance of your trip and because of this, restaurants across WDW often book up very quickly which means that "winging it" when you get there is a real risk. (Remember – when it comes time to book your dream Disney vacation, Ang can definitely help book your ADRs!)
Now that we've got the disclaimers out of the way, let's get our list of Best Table Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World! Take a look at the list and let us know what you think in the comments below!
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Sci-Fi Dine In Theater Restaurant
The Downlow: Sci-Fi Dine In Theater is a fantastic (if lesser known) restaurant at the back of Hollywood Studios that offers no-frills American cuisine (think burgers, fries & shakes) to customers sitting in "parked cars" in front a drive-in theater screen showing old B-movies. It's as if you decided to eat your lunch while watching Mystery Science Theater 3000. This place is a blast!
Best Dish: Flame-broiled New York Strip Steak with garlice-herb utter, cheesy-horseradish potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and cripsy onion rings
Disney Dining Plan: Table service, 1 meal credit
Out-of-pocket Entree Price Range: $14-32
Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/sci-fi-dine-in-theater/menus/
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Tusker House Restaurant
The Downlow: Tusker House is a fun character dinner located in the Africa (Harambe) section of Animal Kingdom, right behind one of our favorite bars on property – the Dawa Bar. Tusker House offers a wide selection of family-friendly foods with just a touch of African flare.
Best Dish: Be sure to try the Cape Malay Curry Chicken, Mojo Pork with Spicy Mustard, and the Toasted Couscous salad.
DDP: Table service, 1 meal credit
Entree price range: Tusker House is a buffet. Breakfast is $37 for adults; $23 for kids 3-9. Lunch and dinner are $49 for adults; $30 for kids 3-9.
Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/tusker-house-restaurant/menus/
Magic Kingdom
Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen
The Downlow: Framed as the tropical headquarters for the Jungle Cruise skippers, the Skipper Canteen is a new offering in Adventureland. The restaurant is filled to the brim with fun artifacts spread across three rooms: the crew's Mess Hall, the Jungle Room, and the S.E.A. Room – a one-time meeting place of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers! If you're anything like us, you'll spend almost as much time taking pictures and exploring the restaurant as you do eating your meal!
Best Dish: Baa Baa Berber Lamb Chops with min couscous, curried carrots in a lamb-butter sauce
DDP: Table service, 1 meal credit
Entree price range: $19-34
Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/jungle-navigation-skipper-canteen/menus/
Chefs de France (World Showcase – France)
The Downlow: Chefs de France is a family friendly restaurant that always seems to have an open table (even for those who don't plan ahead with ADRs!) and that makes it one of Epcot's more popular eateries. The menu is simple but tasy and the wine selection is surprisingly good for a Table Service Restaurant We've had hit or miss service at Chefs, but for families looking for a quality meal on short notice, this is definitely the place to go.
Best Dish: Steak frites
DDP: Table service, 1 meal credit
Entree price range: $20-36
Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/chefs-de-france/menus/dinner/
La Hacienda de San Angel (World Showcase – Mexico)
The Downlow: La Hacienda is the go-to place for legit Mexican cuisine at WDW. Nestled at the front of the Mexico Pavilion along the World Showcase Lagoon, La Hacienda offers simple favorites from regions around Mexico, including empanadas, tacos, and mixed grills.
Best Dish: Taquiza – a taco sampler featuring grilled chicken, grilled steak, pork and battered fish tacos
DDP: Table service, 1 meal credit
Entree price range: $25-58
Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/hacienda-de-san-angel/menus/
Teppan Edo
The Downlow: There's no other way to say it – Teppan Edo is a guilty pleasure and we've been there countless times without regret! Yes, it's your run-of-the-mill Japanese hibachi resturant, but there is a charm and warmth to this restaurant that we have come to love. The chefs are friendly and expertly skilled around the flaming-hot grill. You can't help but leave Teppan Edo with a smile on your face.
Best Dish: Asakusa (steak and shrimp) combo platter with white rice, egg noodles, and sauteed vegetables
DDP: Table service, 1 meal credit
Entree price range: $24-36
Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/teppan-edo/menus/
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Chef Mickey's
The Downlow: Chef Mickey's is just a stone's throw away from the entrance of Magic Kingdom and is one of the most popular character dining experiences on property. It's also known as one of the better all-you-can-eat buffets at Disney; a place where guests can fill up on standard American fare while waiting for a visit from Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald Duck and Goofy. This is a must-try for families with young kids.
Best Dish: Lenon-pepper chicken and baked salmon with herb butter
DDP: Table service, 1 meal credit
Entree price range: Price varies by season, but generally $41 for adults and $22 for kids
Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/contemporary-resort/chef-mickeys/menus/
Disney's Polynesian Resort
The Downlow: 'Ohana is another popular family-style restaurant that serves a great selection of freshly-grilled meats, Asian noodles, potstickers, wings and veggies. Our recommendation is to be sure to save room for dessert – the 'Ohana Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster Sauce! Without question, this is our favorite dessert on Disney property. Warm bread pudding topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and warm bananas foster sauce. Absolutely delicious!
Best Dish: It's a family-style meal, but we're partial to the grilled shrimp, and of course, that bread pudding. Seriously – have we told you about the bread pudding?
DDP: Table service, 1 meal credit
Entree price range: Prices vary based on season, but generally $30 for adults and $18 for kids
Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/polynesian-resort/ohana/menus/dinner/
Disney Springs
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
The Downlow: There are several good Table Service Restaurants at Disney Springs, but we're partial to the Irish pub, Raglan Road. The restaurnats features live music, dancers, great food and libations, which is basically the recipe for a perfect evening at the Springs!
Best Dish: Keen Eye for the Shepherd's Pie (a traditional shepherd's piece with a contemporary twist)
DDP: Table Service, 1 meal credit
Entree Price Range: $17-30
Menu: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/disney-springs/raglan-road-irish-pub-and-restaurant/menus/dinner/
Past entry:
Best Quick Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World
Most of the photos are ours. The other photos are courtesy of:
DisneyFoodBlog.com; Disney Parks Blog; EasyWDW.com; Disneytourist.com; Glassslipperconcierge.com and dadsguidetowdw.com


text: All Events Past WSG Event Share | When: 04 - 05 May 2017Where: Edinburgh, Scotland Hosted by member firm, Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP, the WSG 2017 European Regional Meeting took place in Edinburgh, Scotland on 04 - 05 May 2017. The program featured engaging guest speakers and panel perspectives while offering several opportunities for delegates to network among professionals in the European region and across the WSG Network. PROGRAM CONFERENCE EVALUATION SURVEY MEETING PHOTOS ATTENDEES Guest Speakers, Moderators and Panelistsin order of appearance John EdwardScottish Council of Independent Schools Paul HallyShepherd and Wedderburn LLP Jose Miguel Alcolea CantosGarrigues John GradyShepherd and Wedderburn LLP William TimmermansALTIUS/Tiberghien Paul CarlyleShepherd and Wedderburn LLP Robert GlennieNewGalexy Services Limited Gordon MoirShepherd and Wedderburn LLP Steve RobertsBritish Telecommunications plc Stefan ErhagDelphi Gary AssimShoosmiths LLP Martin BrodeyDORDA Sylvie DuboisALTIUS/Tiberghien Francesco GianniGianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners Patricia HawthornShepherd and Wedderburn LLP Marc BaltusHeuking Kuhn Luer Wojtek Chris JennerTransmission Investment Cameron SmithAtlantis Resources Lee FrederiksenHinge Thursday, 04 May 1. Brexit and Beyond - Challenges and Opportunities for Clients and AdvisersGuest SpeakerJohn EdwardExecutive DirectorScottish Council of Independent SchoolsJohn Edward, Director, Scottish Council of Independent Schools, shared a brief presentation of practical observations and insights relating to future challenges and opportunities in a Post-Brexit world, and the potential impacts facing the UK and Europe. View Presentation 2. Brexit and Beyond - Challenges and Opportunities for Clients and AdvisersModeratorPaul HallyPartnerShepherd and Wedderburn LLPModerator: Paul Hally, Chairman, Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP, led a panel of delegates as they presented on their respective viewpoints on advising clients in the context of political uncertainty in a Post-Brexit Europe. Additional highlights discussed were the political and legal perspectives of the changing political climate as well as the panelist's predictions of further future impacts of Brexit.View Presentation Panelists Jose Miguel Alcolea Cantos PartnerGarrigues John Grady PartnerShepherd and Wedderburn LLP William Timmermans PartnerALTIUS/Tiberghien 3. The Changing Face of Law - from Artificial Intelligence to Process Outsourcing - Challenges for Traditional Law FirmsModeratorPaul CarlylePartnerShepherd and Wedderburn LLPModerator: Paul Carlyle, Partner, Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP, led a panel of experts as they highlighted the fast-changing technological landscape within law and subsequent challenges created for traditional law firms. Industry experts not only explained how technology and AI deliver real benefits to law firms, but also the relationship and expectations placed upon firms when delivering services. View Presentation Panelists Robert Glennie Executive ChairmanNewGalexy Services Limited Gordon Moir PartnerShepherd and Wedderburn LLP Steve Roberts Chief Counsel of Procurement & Wholesale CustomersBritish Telecommunications plc Friday, 05 May 4. Responding to Inter-Generational Differences, Changing Clients and a Changing WorkforceModeratorStefan ErhagPartnerDelphiWSG members participated in a panel discussion focused on inter-generational differences, changing clients and the changing workforces. Stefan Erhag, Partner, Delphi, led the discussion of industry and firm leaders as they offered gained insight of their individual firm results from the Gen Now survey, and the advances they would like to see implemented or further explored. View Presentation Panelists Gary Assim PartnerShoosmiths LLP Martin Brodey Managing PartnerDORDA Sylvie Dubois Managing PartnerALTIUS/Tiberghien Francesco Gianni Founding PartnerGianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners 5. Clean Energy and Renewables - Opportunities for European CollaborationModeratorPatricia HawthornPartnerShepherd and Wedderburn LLPModerator, Patricia Hawthorn, Chairman, Scottish Renewables, and Partner, Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP, led a panel of industry experts as they discussed the renewable energy sector and what further opportunities there may be to support European collaboration over the next 3 - 5 years. View Presentation Panelists Marc Baltus PartnerHeuking Kuhn Luer Wojtek Chris Jenner Development ManagerTransmission Investment Cameron Smith Director - Project DevelopmentAtlantis Resources 6. The Evolving Expectations of the Buyers of Professional Services and Their Impact on Firm Visibility and GrowthGuest SpeakerLee FrederiksenManaging PartnerHingeGuest Speaker, Lee Frederiksen, Ph.D, is an award-winning marketer, Visible Expert®, and business strategist who has spent almost 10 years researching how buyers of professional services find, vet, and choose firms. Mr. Frederiksen shared his engaging presentation of "The Evolving Expectations of the Buyers of Professional Services and Their Impact on Firm Visibility and Growth". His presentation provided insight on the quantitative importance of marketing tactics and strategies in targeting the growing percentage of "digital natives". Additional highlights discussed were how to increase referral probability with visibility during stages of a buyer's journey, positioning and marketing key individuals' visible expertise within a firm, and by, building on social, professional, and reciprocity relationships. View Presentation Hosts: WSG 2017 European Regional Meeting


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Our organic farmer friends in Costa Rica, posted a video on their Facebook page a few days ago and frankly, it inspired me. It was video of their 4-year-old taking part in the harvest and putting the family's fresh picked grapefruit in the wheelbarrow. It's such a beautiful thing to be able to involve your children in a harvest.
I thought about our situation here in Costa Rica and how lucky we were to have our 3 and 5 year old boys so active in the garden. As they grow, they seem more and more cognizant from where our food actually comes. They get excited when we go out the garden and walk around picking and eating leave and fruits like they're in a candy store. The constant requests are: "Daddy can I plant something, or Daddy what can I water; where can I dig?" These requests truly warm my heart, so I thought I'd put together some of the ways we can be sure to involve our kids in gardening.
6 Tips To Get Your Kids Gardening:
1. Give Them Responsibility
Under a watchful eye, give your kids gardening tasks such as watering plants, picking fruit, or feeding animals. Let them take responsibility for a plant that they propagated. Take pictures and track the fruits of their labor. If there's any task that needs done daily and it's within the capability of your child, let them do it.
The biggest lesson I've learned with my young ones, is to never underestimate their potential. We've recently tasked our five year old with feeding tilapia in the aquaponics system twice a day. He knows the fish and plants can't survive without his work and he takes care of them every morning before school. When friends come to visit, he beams with pride while explaining his important job.
2. Grow Plants That Will Pique Their Interest
Grow plants that grow fast and are unique. A young child could easily get bored with a rosemary plant, cactus, or carrots; however, plants like big sunflowers are a guaranteed hit. They grow fast and make prolific plants. Melons and squash are also fun because the initial spouting time is just a few days and the growth is rapid. Your children can even sprout them in their room and then transplant them when ready.
If you're living in the tropics, one of our kids' favorite fruit is papaya. We plant them from seeds we collect from our morning breakfast fruit and grow them in a paint bucket or pot until they get good and strong for transplant. Kids go crazy for papaya and the plants grow incredibly fast.
3. Make Them Part of the Team
When you're out working in the garden look for tasks in which a young one could take part. Find ways that they can be useful. It might take a few extra minutes of your time to get them started, but the payoff is invaluable.
4. Get Them Their Own Tools
Our sons both have miniature shovels we purchased at the hardware store. They even have a small child-size metal wheelbarrow for moving dirt. Both of our young kids love filling it and dumping it. Having their own tools also reminds them that they're part of the team. They've got tools, just like Mom and Dad.
Any way to promote responsibility and ownership is healthy in a child's development. You might want to hold off on the machetes though!
5. Give Them Their Own Area
If you have the space, dedicate a portion of the garden to plant a project of their own. If they want to use it to grow things, they can. Let them pick what they want and how to do it. If they start something on their own and it dies, "No biggie, we'll try again" is a good mantra to remember to reiterate.
If they dig a meter deep hole and fill it with matchbox cars and leaves….so be it. It's theirs. Pura Vida
6. Explain the Importance of their Contribution
Constantly remind them how important their role is in the garden process. The plants that we grow are food for the family. By guiding your children through the entire seed-to-harvest cycle, you not only incorporated them into your family's food system, but you've let them play a part in the natural cycle of life. It's also a good way to join concepts of gratitude and thankfulness for being able take part and eat from nature's abundance.
In conclusion, if you want to get your kids into gardening, it may take some effort on your part, but you won't regret it. If you can start them early, I am convinced it will foster a respect for nature, food, family and community.
Be sure and check out KidsGardening.org too. They have a lot of cool projects and curriculums if you're looking at doing it for a larger groups or garden projects at schools.
Pura Vida!


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State legislators in Sacramento passed three bills late Friday to provide comprehensive regulations for medical cannabis. The bills, SB 643, AB 243 and AB 266, had strong support from Democrats and Republicans. This has been a monumental effort by many different groups and individuals. We are honored and inspired to have been included in the process and are grateful for the hard work and focus of so many people.
The policy is not perfect but the relationships that were forged combined with a strong and fair framework represent the best possible outcome. This legislation will provide immediate relief as we begin to tackle the crisis that has been damaging California's communities, waters, and independent business owners for years. It will help provide some sanity on the eve of the expected 2016 ballot initiative.
We will be completing a more thorough analysis of what is in the legislation soon, but a few highlights:
- Cannabis cultivation is regulated like agriculture
- Specific license are created for specialty, small and medium cultivators
- Specific licenses are created for indoor, mixed-light and outdoor cultivation
- Appellation controls may now be established
Nineteen years after voters approved Prop. 215, California cannabis farmers are just a few years away from becoming licensed, but immediate environmental protections kick in now. We have an adequate and fair pathway to licensure. In passing these bills, which set up licensing categories based on size and style of farming, we sought clarity. By 2018 when licenses are available we will know exactly how to become compliant, just like other farmers and business operators. We have two years to get into compliance with existing regulations. And we start on a level playing field. Nobody has a special advantage.
The state government has finally recognized us – and everyone in the state is finally beginning to acknowledge our industry's value, the jobs we provide and the economic benefit we create for our communities. The governor's office provided critical leadership on the issue. The lieutenant governor and the board of equalization provided valuable input to the dialogue. Leadership in both houses and both parties worked together to ensure that all three legislative vehicles were complimentary and reinforced one another—and to ensure that the legislation was able to move even as improvements were being made right down to the wire. The legislation had backing from an amazing coalition – local government, law enforcement, labor and business owners.
From day 1 our community of independent artisanal farmers who want to grow their crops in compliance with the law provided unwavering support as long as our priorities were included. Through more than a dozen policy committees and multiple fiscal committee hearings in both houses ,this legislation was constantly amended as various perspectives weighed in. We were in the room to protect our priorities and to make sure they were included. They were.
California's independent farmers are big winners today, one step closer to the professional goals and respect we've sought for more than three decades. Other big winners include patients, our communities, and watersheds.
But we're not finished. In fact, we have barely begun. There's a potential ballot initiative for adult use coming next year. There are jobs to be created, rules to be followed, taxes paid. There are counties and cities all over the state that will need to review and update local ordinances and policies. And, in just a few months our state will begin one of the most comprehensive rulemaking processes of recent memory.
We need to open the doors to research and help low and no income patients have the medicine they need. We need to ensure economic justice in the industry by reworking suitability language before licenses are issued. We look forward to working collaboratively to advance these goals—and more. We will be at the table the whole time. There is a lot of work to do. We will continue to be successful if we work together. And, in the next few weeks we will be launching the California Growers Association to ensure that all of California's growers are working together.
But we are on our way, with a huge step toward the legal recognition and respect we deserve. And we took that step because we worked together. I'm going to end this letter with words repeated thousands times to each other over the several months, sometimes in whispers and sometimes as a rallying cry: together we are strong.
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Valdosta State earns come-from-behind win against Alabama-Huntsville
VALDOSTA, Ga. -- Valdosta State came from behind to defeat Gulf South Conference rival Alabama-Huntsville 5-3 in Game 1 of the NCAA Division II South Super Regional at Steel's Diamond at Blazer Park on Friday.
The Blazers trailed until the bottom of the sixth, when the team rallied in front of a crowd of 762 to take a 5-2 lead. The highlight of the night came when Angela O'Connor pinch hit with Ashley Steinhilber aboard and the sophomore blistered a two-strike pitch off of the scoreboard for her first home run of the season to tie the game at two.
After the game-tying home run, head coach Les Stuedeman brought on Kimberly Jack in an attempt to limit the damage, but Kiley Rusen and Sarah Vaughn delivered back-to-back singles, followed by a two-RBI double to right center by Fran Johnson. Hannah Strickland maneuvered a slow roller past third baseman Abby MacKay and into left field to place runners at the corners for Courtney Albritton, who picked up her third hit of the night and collected an RBI with a sharp grounder through the left side to score Fran Johnson and give the Blazers a 5-2 advantage heading to the final inning.
The Chargers (42-16) threatened in the top of the seventh and sent seven batters to the plate, but Brianna Hancock, who pitched the entire seven innings for the Blazers and got her 20th win of the season, allowed only one run to score, securing the Blazers first victory of the super regional.
Valdosta State got off to a shaky start in the top of the first when Charger designated player Brianna Sullivan led off the game with a walk. A sacrifice bunt moved Sullivan into scoring position before two more walks to Cortney McNett and Kathryn Whitlock. With the bases loaded, Hancock was charged with an illegal pitch, which allowed Sullivan to score from third. However, Hancock was able to hold the Chargers to one run as she drew a pop up in foul territory from MacKay, followed by a strike out to first baseman Nicole Bobrowski to end the top of the first.
Huntsville tacked on an unearned run in the second after shortstop Shelby Altman bobbled a chopper just enough to allow Meagan Billingsley to reach. Kellie Johnson sacrificed Billingsley to second with a bunt to the pitcher and proceeded to steal third on a close play with Altman covering. Sullivan drove in the runner from third with a looper to left field to deliver the two-out RBI.
Hancock managed to hold the Chargers scoreless for the next four innings, before allowing the final runner for UAH to cross the plate in the top of the seventh. Alabama-Huntsville threatened in the fourth with a leadoff double from Bobrowski, but she was stranded at third after three consecutive ground outs following the double.
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This location used to be a night club known as The Alley. It hosted a wide variety of music genres, all of them loud. The spirit that roams this area was recognized to be a man shot to death while attending a show.
Witnesses describe seeing spooky orbs in various photos that showed up too often to be a trick of the light. The owner had felt the intensity of the haunting was to such a degree that a ghost hunting squad was even invited to cleanse the area, and hopefully send the man's spirit to its final resting place.
The Alley has since shut down, replaced by a catering company. It isn't currently known if they've experienced any spectral activity.


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We believe that each human has a right to live and thrive on planet earth without being charged for space! You were born. No one should have to pay rent to be here. What other choice do you have to live? Your birthright is to stay on the earth that God created for you. He owns it, yet man collects the rent!
It was the greed of man that put the artificial barrier of "money" between us and the things we need. "Poverty is the cruelest form of violence," is how Gandhi put it.
We believe that it is well within our ability to sustain ourselves in an interdependent lifestyle, all expense paid, for the rest of our lives, if we are willing to cooperate.
We want to eradicate poverty, not only because it would be a nice thing to do for others, but because it is impossible to have utopia for ourselves until utopia is provided for everyone. If we create a hidden utopian society for a chosen few of our favorite people, we will never experience true love, joy, peace or fulfillment because we have only satisfied our own needs. Plans that are based in self-centeredness do not produce the fulfillment that satisfies the deepest longing of our own spiritual nature.
Many of us believe that the time has come for us to do a "mass exodus" out of today's cities to build smarter and happier cities in a new way.
We have a model for an intentional community that sets up a community that governs itself, that sustains itself and that entertains itself by working in joyful cooperation. We will eliminate dependence on today's infrastructure, today's manufacturer and today's entertainment industry. These are they who are capitalizing on opportunities and making billions of dollars while the suffering of mankind continues around the globe.
We believe that we are strong enough, intelligent enough and capable enough to design a plan that eliminates the suffering of all mankind. With that as our common goal, we will eradicate poverty and inequality together.
We believe that it is time to build a better world. It's not enough to build a "new" world. We must build something much better than the world that exists today. We believe that about half of mankind has the capacity for a truly united utopia, but we have been brainwashed since birth to believe that utopia is a pipe dream or a naive fairy tale.
The truth is, we can and we will build a society that solves every problem rather than accepting "other people's problems" as a necessary part of life. Mankind always evolves. We always come up with new, better, more efficient, less expensive, more intelligent, less painful ways of doing things. It will happen naturally. We will overcome every obstacle that stands between us and utopia.


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Neuropolicy Center Confronts the Biological Basis of Collective Decision Making
A new Center for Neuropolicy at Emory University will focus on how the biology of the brain influences decision-making in politics, policy and business. As a partnership among researchers in the Emory School of Medicine, Emory College and the Goizueta Business School, the center will create an ideal environment to accelerate discovery in this emerging field.
Emorys vision is to work collaboratively for positive transformation in the world, says President James Wagner. This new center brings together some of the brightest minds at our university and has the potential to effect policy change on problems of global importance through an exciting and emerging field of discovery.
The Center is the vision of Gregory S. Berns, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. Berns specializes in the use of brain imaging technologies to understand human motivation and decision-making, with a special interest in neuroeconomics and social neuroscience. He will lead the Center as the Emory Distinguished Chair of Neuroeconomics.
For decades, neuroscientists, psychologists and economists have studied human decision-making from different perspectives, says Berns. "Although each has approached the problem with different theories and techniques, the basic question cuts across many fields: how do humans balance individual self-interest against societal good?
We all live in groups, notes Berns. Sometimes groups make good decisions, but often times groups behave worse than any of its members would. This new center will approach the problem of collective decision making from an entirely new perspective, by studying how the human brain functions in groups.
The Center is includes support from three schools. It will be developed over a span of five years and will be divided into areas of teaching, research and policy. Thomas J. Lawley, MD, dean of Emory University School of Medicine; Robert A. Paul, PhD, dean of Emory College; Lawrence M. Beneviste, PhD, dean of the Goizueta Business School; and Dennis W. Choi, executive director of Emorys Comprehensive Neurosciences Initiative are actively supporting this endeavor.
The Center for Neuropolicy is another example of how Emory is working across schools and disciplines to pioneer initiatives with significant implications for our community, the nation, and the world, says Fred Sanfilippo, MD, PhD, executive vice president for health affairs at Emory. Dr. Berns expertise and leadership, in collaboration with the diverse group of Emory leaders who will also be involved, will make this center a model for other institutions to emulate.
Members of the Center will have the ability to advise decision-makers of all kinds by conducting experiments focused on the biologically based pressures that influence collective decision-making. Their advice will be based on scientific discoveries that will open up a whole new understanding about how culture, intelligence and environment influence the way decisions are made, and how basic human tendencies drive judgment in certain situations.
Berns points out that we also need to understand how religious and political ideologies, which are abstract social values, become transformed in the brain and can subvert basic self-survival value judgments, which occurs in war and terrorism.
Collective decision-making is political, but politics are biological, says Berns. The human brain evolved to function in social groups. By discovering how our brains are wired to behave in group settings, we can begin figuring out solutions to problems of global impact.
Berns is the author of Satisfaction: The Science of Finding True Fulfillment (Henry Holt & Co., 2005) and the forthcoming Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How To Think Differently (Harvard Business School Press, 2008).
Berns graduated cum laude in physics from Princeton University, received a PhD in biomedical engineering from the University of California, Davis, and an MD from the University of California, San Diego. He completed a psychiatry residency at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh. He came to Emory in 1998. He has received numerous grants from the National Institutes of Health and has published over 40 peer-reviewed original research articles in such journals as Science, Nature Neuroscience, and Neuron. Current projects include the biology of adolescent decision-making and the effects of peer pressure on risk attitudes.
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"Show a dog an ounce of love and he will be your friend for life."
Dogs are a man's best friend, which goes without saying. Pets take so little from us but give unconditional love in return. As an owner of a dog and also his/ her best friend and care taker, we must provide them with unconditional care and love they deserve. But at times we fall short of doing so as we don't realize how to really do so. So here we have a few tips, tricks and hacks that will do just the same!
Take a look at these hacks and help out your pooch in the best and easiest way possible.
Upset Tummy: If your dogs is suffering from digestive problems (if you have figured out that it isn't a serious condition), try this quick and easy homemade formula. Cook a homemade meal of base chicken and rice to help your furry friend get rid of an upset tummy. Vets have recommended this for years.
*Garnish is also subjective to your little friend's preference!:P*
Stinky Carpet: If your pooch has done the deed on your carpet or on the floor, there's no saying "no" to the unbearable stench and stains. Soak up the urine with a paper towel, spray the stain with a mixture of half vinegar and half baking soda solution and let it soak in for 10 minutes. Then, absorb the excess moisture with a paper towel, sprinkle the spot with baking soda and let it dry. Remember to keep pets away, as baking soda is toxic to dogs. Once dry, vacuum it up.
A Bit of Drama: How often does your dog run away when you let him loose in the open? You try catching him but all that happens is he runs faster. Try this hack instead-Act. Yes, a bit of drama like you are hurt and lying down, your pet will come running to check on you. Bang on, you can bag an Oscar even if you're a terrible actor. (And imagine how cute that would be?! – Major feeler alert!)
Fresh Breath: Does your dog's bad breath turn you away from him? Simply add a bit of parsley to their food. Parsley is full of vitamins and will help in eliminating bad mouth odour.
Soooo simple!
Pet Hair: Only a pet owner knows what a pet peeve shedding can be. Since we can't control natural coat shedding, we can clean it easily. All you got to do is wear a rubber glove, wet it and run your hand on the upholstery. No hair there or anywhere! Voila!
Turmeric is the Key: Recent studies have proved that turmeric has healing properties, can eliminate pain and even reduce inflammation. All these benefits can also help out our four-legged friends. PS: Turmeric is also a blood thinner and can hence react with medicines. Always consult your vet before using it.
Beat the Heat: Dogs love to be taken out for a walk but did you know that their paws are equally sensitive as human's skin? If you can't walk barefoot on a hot surface, so can't your dogs! Always walk them early in the morning or late in the evening when it's comparatively cooler.
Pool Party: Even dogs love pool parties! All you have to do is set up a small tub(inflatable or plastic) full of water and a few chunks of ice and get him splashing! This is an easy way of relieving him on hot, sultry days! And so much fun! You could take really cute pictures of him splashing about!
Try out these superb hacks to make your pooch happier and yourself a proud owner!


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London, England (COMM 278)
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COMM 278 International Public Relations
Program Description
This intensive two-week course explores how public relations is defined and practiced in an era of globalization. As more companies become multinational and as public issues grow worldwide in focus, communication professionals work in an increasingly interconnected world. Students will learn how to navigate this new landscape through intensive classes, discussion of real-world cases, guest speakers and field trips to communication agencies, corporations, cultural institutions and nonprofit organizations. The course will help prepare students for careers in public relations and advertising, communication, marketing, business, global and international studies and related fields.
London is the perfect setting for the course because it is home to the European headquarters of one third of the world's largest companies and an international public relations hub. It's an excellent place to study the roles of international public relations in supporting global brands, raising awareness of worldwide issues, managing crises and burnishing organizational reputations.
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COMM 278: International Public Relations.
This course fulfills the following credits:
- Elective for Advertising/Public Relations Majors
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Students who successfully complete the course will receive three credit hours. No prerequisites are required.
Students will stay in single rooms (with shared baths) in modern dorms at the University of London, which is in the Bloomsbury area of London. The rooms have free wifi. The campus has 24-hour security. Click here for more information.
July 7-20, 2018
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Ricardo is an amateur comedian who tries to be famous by doing stand-up comedy in local bars. He's heartbroken because his girlfriend ended their relationship and is now with an older and richer man. With the help of two friends, Ricardo decides that he must pretend to be someone from the upper class, a millionaire… the problem begins when he meets Margarita while he fakes to be the owner of a radio station.
Director: Fernando Ayllón, Andres Felipe Orjuela
Country: Colombia
Language: Spanish (English and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles)
Year: 2016
Runtime: 95 min
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Ricardo Quevedo, Freddy Beltrán, Iván Marín, Abril Schreiber, Aida Morales, Natalia Durán


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So, of course I could not resist this awesome Christmas one at SteinMart the other day! Also, here is my attempt at The Nester's fur wreath. I've hung it on this shutter that I am not done decorating yet.
Oh yes, and remember these consignment finds? Well, I finished them off with simple cranberry balls, which I did not make!!!


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I'm behind already. Oops' blame it on bad ex-boyfriends and MS3 knitting. I am finally up to the wing, well on chart H! whoo hoo. I really want to get this done and start the other 2 mystery stoles I am doing.
So here is the purse. Its my faithful red one from when I was in Japan. I love this purse. And in it, everything from a cardigan, a book just purchased, makeup, lots of pills, ipod, knitting, etc etc etc.... (Once again how true is it that a picture tells 1000 words).
And check out these little wire guys. They were a gift from my friend who just spent 2 weeks in Namibia- so cute.
Thanks all for the kind words about asshole ex. Everyone (even my grandmother) is glad he is finally out of the picture so it is for the best.
Next challenge: Mystery Sock Toes.
Attention Perth Knitters
I am thinking of Starting a Stitch and Bitch in Subiaco or Claremont. If anyone is interested can they please email me and if we get numbers we can then arrange time and place.
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The transformation of HR as a strategic business function is well underway, as top HR executives become more and more engaged in long-term strategic planning for the business. This HR transformation involves deepening and broadening…
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2016 was the final year with the regular SAP SuccessFactors release schedule. Starting in 2017, a new schedule has been released: Q1 and Q4 releases will have limited contents and will include only features that…
SuccessFactors "Extension Center" Part I: Debut of a Powerful Tool in Q3 2016
SAP SuccessFactors "Extension Center" was introduced in Q3 2016 as an enhancement to SAP's extensible framework. It was earlier known as "Metadata Framework." The term Metadata Framework is very technical sounding jargon and it wasn't…
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SuccessFactors continues to adopt the SAP design principles known as "Fiori," providing a more modern and consistent user experience across SAP SuccessFactors HCM landscape. Over the last few releases, SAP has been using the cutting edge…
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Join Piece by Piece at Hoopla! Emporium for the "Altadena Open Studios," showcasing artisan feature exhibit, pop-up, and demo.
About Open Studios
The Open Studios Tour is a Free Tour of the home studios of local artists in the Altadena and Pasadena area. During this tour, the artists open their studios to people to come in for a visit.
Open Studios is an intimate view into an artist's domain, where ideas are conceived and come to life. When you visit an artist's studio, the creative process is palpable. It's unique to each artist and unattainable at your typical gallery show. That is, in essence, what makes this event so special.
People of all ages love this self-guided tour, with the flexibility to visit with as many artists as you like over two days. We have found this casual format to be a wonderful exchange between artists and visitors.


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Edward Thomas "Tom" Fry, 70, of Enola passed away at the West Shore Hospital on November 13, 2015, surrounded by his wife and sons. Tom was the youngest son of the late George and Ann Fry. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Paulette, and daughter, Ruth Ann, a brother, John, and a sister, Barbara Hawk.
Surviving are his wife Judy Germann Fry; his brother William and wife Elyzabeth Fry of Carlisle; a sister Virginia Beck of Georgia; two sons, Brad and wife Amy Fry, and Jeff Fry of Arizona; stepdaughter Stacy Lehman and George Stojkovich of Shippensburg; stepson Chet and wife Betsy Cohick of Palmyra; and grandchildren Noah and Taylor Fry, Kody Lehman; and Alex, Amanda, Becca and Dennis Cohick; along with many truly loved nieces and nephews.
Tom was a graduate from East Pennsboro High School where played baseball, basketball and football, and participated in school plays. He graduated from Kings College with a Bachelor of Science degree. After college he joined the Army National Guard during the Vietnam War. He worked at the Dauphin Deposit Bank at Kline Village as a senior account manager. After leaving the bank, he joined the East Pennsboro Police Department where he served as a police officer for 27 years and as a detective for 24 of those years.
First elected in 2003 and, then, re-elected in 2007, Tom served eight years as a member of the East Pennsboro Township Board of Commissioners. He was an active member of the West Fairview American Legion Post 984 and served two years as Commander of the post. Additionally, he was the president of the post's Board of Directors and a proud member of their Honor Guard. He was also a member of the Enola Sportsmen's Association and the VFW Post 7530.
Tom was an organ donor, and because of this gift he will be giving eyesight to two people.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11AM at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 4685 Mt. Zion Dr. Enola PA 17025.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Patrol, 20 Westmoreland Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 www.WoundedWarriorPatrol.org 100% of the donations goes to the wounded warriors.
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(By Angelo Bissessarsingh)
In the bustling heart of the city of San Fernando in south Trinidad there is an old colonial graveyard called Paradise Cemetery. Among the many memorials of British officers, planters and clergy are a few which draw a tangible connection between the sugar-belt of the Naparimas (of which San Fernando was the capital in the 19th century) and that of Demerara in what was then known as British Guiana. One monument in particular reads:
"Isabella Wilhelmina Vass (nee Osborne,) the beloved wife of Alexander Holme Vass of British Guiana, who departed this life on the 18th day of June 1911 aged 37 years. When the day of toil is done, when the race of life is run, Father grant thy weary one life forevermore. When the breath of life is flown, when the grave must claim its own, Lord of life be our crown, and grant us life forevermore. "
Alexander was a Scotsman and manager of a sugar estate in Demerara before he came to Trinidad to work around 1900. Thirty years prior, the Colonial Company had erected what was then the British Empire's largest sugar factory on one of its largest sugar estates, some four miles from San Fernando. Called Usine Ste. Madeline, it utilised the vacuum pan process which had already been put to good purpose in Demerara as one source recounted in the 1880s:
"When the canes are cut they are brought in punts along the canals and deposited. They are put between large and heavy rollers, and the juice crushed out. The liquor, having been boiled to a certain density in the coppers, is put into a reservoir, and drawn thence by suction into a vacuum pan. It then goes into the centrifugals, the rapid revolving movement of which cleanses the sugar and makes it bright and dry, fit for immediate use. It is not necessary at this point to enter into any technical details. Suffice it to say that every possible experiment has been tried to increase the yield of the cane and improve the quality of the sugar, until now the Demerara crystals have a world-wide reputation. In Demerara an average of 2^ to 3 tons of sugar may be expected from an acre of cane. Upon estates particularly well situated, the yield is greater."
The Usine Ste. Madeline quickly became a central refinery for a couple dozen estates which produced the bulk of the canes in the Naparimas. Moreover, from the 1880s onwards, a significant peasant farmer class had been established when thousands of indentured Indians (who began arriving in the island as labour in 1845) settled and became small cane farmers. These smallholders produced as much as 20% of the intake of Usine Ste. Madeline which was fed by a vast private railway network that fanned out over many miles. The rail yard was described by J.H Collens in 1887 as follows:
"When a stranger, during crop season, enters the busy mill-yard, with its network of railway lines—a sort of miniature Clapham Junction in its way—its lively little locomotives, ' Kit,' ' Dart,' and other members of the family, hurrying in with any amount of noisy bustle from all sides, with their burden of canes in tow. Here we see seven of these small but powerful ' Puffing Billies,' six being constantly on the go during the busy period, with 104 clean, strongly-built trucks, carrying six tons each, for the transport of the canes from the different estates to the central factory. Inside the yard itself are over 1″5 miles of rail, and the seventeen offshoots cover a distance of 18.58 miles, irrespective of the Cipero and Usine St. Madeleine main lines. In all, there may be said to be 24-08, or over twenty-four miles of lines, railway gauge (4 ft. 8-J- in.), belonging to the company and converging towards the works. Here, too, apart from the serious business of sugar-making, are shops where turning, fitting, and smiths' operations are carried on,so that any breakdown of the machinery may be promptly and effectually remedied without loss of time."
The awesome infrastructural scope of Usine Ste. Madeline was hopelessly beyond the existing pool of technical competence available in Trinidad's domestic sugar industry at the time and thus many experts from British Guiana (particularly Demerara) came to the Naparimas to manage the facility. Not only did the mechanics, boiler-men, railway engineers and mill supervisors come, but also agricultural technicians and overseers who knew how to maximise the productivity of the fields. Sugar was to dominate Trinidad's economy at least until the 1920s when the oil industry got underway and thus the estates of Demerara were a steady supply of trained personnel for Usine Ste. Madeline and the Colonial Company. Even the sole newspaper in the Naparimas, the San Fernando Gazette (1850-96), published news items from Demerara thus exemplifying the solid link between the two territories. Common reprints were obituaries like this one:
"Mr. Templeton in Demerara. Aged 70 years. Partner in the firm of Pasley, Templeton and Co. of Demerara. Lived in the tropics from age 17, arrived from Trinidad about 1840 and had a dry goods business. Reported from the Argosy and Demerara Chronicle 24th April 1888"
Not all of the newcomers from Demerara were sugar-specialists. Some, like the Chinese Austin family, settled in Cedros in the far south-western tip of the island around 1890 and began manufacturing carbonated drinks. Indeed, almost the entire soft drink industry in Trinidad, at one time, bought its bottling and aerating equipment from Alexander Russell and Co. in Georgetown. Popular brands like Serra Kola Champagne and McShine's aerated drinks owed their existence to machines imported from Georgetown. Though now largely forgotten, the ties between British Guiana and Trinidad during the reign of King Sugar greatly contributed to the economic well-being of the latter colony.
This 1890s photo shows croptime at Usine Ste. Madeline which was the largest sugar refinery in Trinidad and the British Empire when it was built in 1870. Many of its senior technicians were from Demerara's sugar estates.
This 1904 ad from a Trinidadian magazine shows a soda water plant distributed in Demerara. Many small soft-drink manufacturers went into business with this equipment including the popular McShine and Serrao brands in Port-of-Spain.
Interior of a sugar factory near Georgetown in the 1920s showing the formidable machinery for making sugar, rum and molasses.
A sugar factory near Georgetown circa 1900
A sketch of Georgetown in the 1880s
This 103 year old grave in San Fernando, Trinidad, is the last resting place of the wife of a Scotsman from Demerara who was one of many who came to Trinidad between 1870 and 1920 to work in the sugar belt of the Napariams.
Sketch of Georgetown from the 1880s


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The F here stands for FMCG and E for eCommerce…
FMCG, this term is being bandied about relentlessly these days. Fast Moving Consumer Goods or FMCG, as they are known by business insiders, are an imperative part of any industry all over the world. These are products that are sold quickly and at a relatively low cost.
Though the absolute profit made on FMCG products is relatively small, they generally sell in large quantities, so the cumulative profit on such products is very large.
Examples of FMCG generally include a wide range of frequently purchased consumer products such as toiletries, soap, cosmetics, teeth cleaning products, shaving products and detergents, as well as other non-durables such as glassware, light bulbs, batteries, paper products and plastic goods. The very basic goods that are required in our day to day life, for good hygiene and survival are all a part of the FMCG industry.
These products are in used daily and are in demand constantly. Some of the companies that sell FMCGs include Unilever, Procter and Gamble, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Colgate-Palmolive, etc.
The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment is the fourth largest sector in the Indian economy. According to ibef.org, total consumption expenditure of the Indian FMCG market is set to reach nearly USD 3600 Bn in 2020, from USD 991 Bn in 2010.
The FMCG sector in India generated revenues worth US$ 34.8 billion in 2011, a growth of 15.2 per cent as compared to the previous year. Over 2006-11, the sector's revenues posted a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3 per cent. Food products are the leading segment, accounting for 43 per cent of the overall market. Personal care (22 per cent) and fabric care (12 per cent) are the other leading segments.
It wasn't very long ago when ordering beauty products or household goods online was considered strange. But now, according to a recent survey by the Grocery Manufacturers Association, 40% of member companies within the association are expected to sell direct-to-consumer online in the future, up from 24% last year.
As eCommerce has evolved, so have the expectations of consumers to not only find but also order products online. With growing popularity of e-commerce and shopping portals, many FMCG retail companies are launching their Websites to sell products.
The Indian online retail sector is expected to expand to Rs.7, 000 crores by 2015 as more consumers are buying online due to rising Internet penetration and dependence on technology, according to Assocham.
Last year, Dabur, set up its online shopping portal for beauty products range offering Uveda range of skincare items. Retailers like Pantaloon, Westside, Shoppers Stop, etc are all entering the ecommerce boom by selling their products online.
At IntelligenceNODE, we believe that the time is ripe for the FMCG industry to jump on the ecommerce bandwagon and make profits…


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An analysis by the Chicago Tribune of every police shooting from 2010 through 2015 found that foot chases played a role in more than a third of the 235 cases that ended with someone wounded or killed. About half of the pursuits began routinely, as police attempted to stop or question people for curfew violations, public drinking, thefts, disturbance calls, or other minor offenses. Nearly a quarter of those killed by police during foot chases were struck only in the back, a factor often cited in civil rights lawsuits questioning the threat actually posed to officers. Those same factors played out in the police department's most recent controversial fatal shooting, of Paul O'Neal, an unarmed black teen who was wounded in the back in late July after bailing out of a stolen car and leading officers on a foot chase.
Experts say changes in how and when officers are allowed to chase suspects on foot will likely be an outcome of the ongoing probe by the U.S. Justice Department. At least a dozen previous Justice Department probes of police departments over the past two decades have called for establishing specific guidelines on foot chases. Other cities have implemented policies on their own after controversial police shootings involving foot pursuits. Federal investigators will be interested in how police shootings have disproportionately affected minorities. While African Americans made up 80 percent of all those shot by police in the six-year span examined by the Tribune, an even higher number of those shot during foot chases were black: 94 percent.


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FCA raises concerns that lenders rely to heavily on computers for mortgage applications, risking systemic problems going undetected
In July 2014 the £200 billion-a-year UK mortgage market had tougher lending rules enforced upon it, including new affordability tests and lending criteria. The regulator accepts that since the changes were introduced, a move to avoid future banking crisis following the market crash in 2008, and the subsequent collapse of Northern Rock and the taxpayer bailout of The Royal Bank of Scotland, lenders have engaged positively with its 'responsible lending rules'.
Even though there have been tough new rules and practices imposed on the industry, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to conduct reports into the mortgage market, including its competitiveness. The latest report by the FCA believes that even more can be done to increase competition, including improving consumers' ability to make better choices about the mortgage deals available.
In its latest report the FCA warned of the dangers of Britain's biggest mortgage lenders relying too heavily on automated computer systems to decide who is acceptable for a mortgage. The danger of becoming far to reliant on computer systems and complex algorithms when processing applications was highlighted by the FCA who cited a firm that overstated a borrower's income, without realising after it omitted part of an affordability assessment designed by the lender for a certain type of customer.
The FCA said: 'Most firms' systems result in underwriters being unable to view the internal workings of the system. This means the system outputs are not necessarily being questioned as part of the decision process. Unless firms test the accuracy of the system outputs – for example, affordability calculations – at least on a sample basis, there is a risk that a systemic problem could go undetected.'
However, one lender said that the UK regulatory regime discourages the effective use of new technology, in particular the MCOB rules discourage some online interactions with lenders or brokers because they could be deemed as giving advice. Another lender stated that it is hard to justify investment in execution-only and digital innovation because of regulatory risk. There was a view that if this could be resolved, digital innovations could be helpful in presenting mortgages in a simpler way.
On positive news, there was no evidence of previous poor practices like self-certification of income or interest-only lending without a credible repayment strategy where lending is affordable. There was also no evidence that the rules had prevented firms lending responsibly across particular groups, for example older borrowers and the self-employed.
The FCA did however find room for improvements that can be made to some aspects of firms' affordability assessment process, monitoring and record keeping. Most lenders are using the flexibility afforded by current rules when dealing with their own existing mortgage customers. However, some firms could be more proactive and consistent when making use of exceptions. Market data has shown that the responsible lending rules do not appear to have had a material impact on lending volumes. However, it is anticipated that the rules will have a greater impact as interest rates rise and affordability is stretched.
On the other side of the reviews report many respondents were highly critical of the relationships between brokers and estate agents. Criticism was directed in particular at situations where a consumer may be under the impression that consulting a certain mortgage broker is necessary in order to view, or submit an offer on, a property.
Respondents also commented on the relationships between brokers and providers of other ancillary services, for example conveyancers and surveyors. Concerns were raised when these services are provided by the same group of companies to which the broker also belongs, with respondents stating there should be further safeguards in place to ensure that consumer choice is not limited either as a result of ownership ties or commercial arrangements.
Both lenders and intermediaries expressed further concerns about relationships between firms in the new-build sector, claiming that developers have close relationships with certain brokers. These brokers tend to place business with a limited number of lenders who they are confident can meet tight timeframes imposed by the developers, making it more difficult for new lenders to enter the market, limiting the choice available to consumers.
If the firm is or should reasonably be aware that there are likely to be future changes to the income and expenditure of the customer during the terms of the mortgage, the firm must take this into account when assessing affordability.
Some respondents felt that lending to customers whose mortgage term extends beyond their likely retirement age raised difficulties in accounting for known or likely changes to income and expenditure over the life of the loan, particularly where only a small portion of the term extends beyond retirement age.
Indeed, two lenders questioned whether it is necessary to account for changes many years in the future, given that many customers remortgage well in advance of the term end. Respondents felt that these issues were compounded by the combination of first-time buyers entering the market in their 30s and increasing average terms.
In a separate report the FCA raised concerns about the challenges consumers face in making effective and informed choices, when it comes to picking the best mortgage product. The issues facing consumers, according to the regulators investigation, included not being able understand the complexity of products, then correctly assessing and acting on information about the mortgage products being put to them. Also, a lack of transparency in relation to fees and charges, or behavioural biases were also highlighted by the FCA report.
Christopher Woolard, the authority's director of strategy and competition, said: 'While it was encouraging to see firms embrace the spirit and the letter of the FCA rules.
'There appears to be more to be done to improve competition in the mortgage sector, with competition playing a key role in ensuring that the sector works well.'
Potential issues relating to lending to older borrowers and the affects of lending on the ageing population may have, will also be included in a new market study which is expected to be launched at the end of 2016. The study will also address whether existing tools, such as price comparison websites, help consumers and if more intermediation in the mortgage sector would have a positive or negative effect.


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When it comes to enclosures and cabinets for electronics and electro-mechanical devices, how your product is viewed by end-users is critical to their perception of the value of your product. You may have a great proprietary system of software and hardware that is unique to the market, and/or superior to your competitors. It is of great importance that your customer's perception of your product is one of quality and good value. You do not want your customer thinking; "I paid big bucks for this system and it looks like it was put together by the three stooges."
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Official Third Friday count
Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) has finalized the state-mandated Third Friday enrollment count. The initial count shows an enrollment of 21,655 students, a decrease of 274 students when compared to the 2016-17 Third Friday count of 21,929.
Each September, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requires districts to gather and report an enrollment headcount of students receiving primary educational services from the district on the third Friday of the month. This number is used by the state to determine state revenue limits, which is the amount of funding KUSD is entitled to receive from general state aid and local tax levies.
This overall enrollment decrease was expected, consistent with recent years, as Kenosha Unified continues to experience the effects of a significant decrease in community birth rates that began in 2009-10. Since 2010, the combined KUSD boundary areas of the City of Kenosha, Somers and Pleasant Prairie has averaged 250 less births compared to previous years. This accumulative trend is now impacting the early grades of pre-kindergarten to grade 2, which had a noticeable decrease of 167 students when compared to last year. The decrease of 182 students at grade 10 is mainly due to an unusually small 9th grade class in 2016-17. The Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum (KTEC) had the anticipated largest growth of any KUSD school (106 students) over last year, as they finalized their board approved expansion at their KTEC-West campus. The KTEC expansion in grade 8 was the contributing factor for the decrease at the traditional middle schools.
With an enrollment of 21,655 students, Kenosha Unified is expected to retain its status as the third largest district in the state, trailing Milwaukee Public Schools and the Madison Metropolitan School District.


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