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Your kid would love the learning toys that you can buy in our store.
You can find simple blocks or triangles, which can help develop sensory skills. These toddler learning toys are perfect for those babies that just start develop hand-eye coordination.
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We offer a wide range of unique learning toys and we are sure that you will find something that you kid will love.
You can buy various wooden stacking toys, puzzles or Waldorf houses. All of these will help foster your child's intellectual prowess and practical skills.
Give your kid a perfect educational tool – a balance toy – that will teach him or her about weights, shapes and sizes.Kids will learn, how they can attain the equilibrium by placing smaller pieces on either side of the base. This helps develop an important concept of cause and effect.
All our toys are made from natural wood which has a beautiful texture and pleasant feel. They are polished with linseed oil, which gives them a perfect look.
Being a great hand-eye coordination toy, it helps children train their find hand movements and discern minute details of smaller pieces.
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In this section you can find a wide range of wooden sensory (tactile) toys for toddlers.
The main idea of a tactile/sensory toys is to provide a toddler with a great variety of materials to explore. The more shapes, textures your baby explores, the better your toddler develops his/her fine motor skills, motility, comparison by size, shape and color.
These handicrafts are made completely from natural wood and have an innate warmth and energy of a natural wood. They never splinter and it's almost impossible to break away a piece from them.
We have gathered the best toys that will definitely help your baby develop their sensory (tactile) skills, such as fine and gross motor skills, awareness of sensory signals, ability to reduce the level of stress. At the same time, these wooden toddler toys are just fun to play with.
The handicrafts that we present in this section will help your child explore their sensory skills, while also nurturing a strive to touch and feel the surrounding objects. This drive to reach out to objects around the child, to experience the surroundings is extremely important to nurture.
Different textures and exquisite surface of our wooden toys for toddlers contribute to your child's eagerness to spend hours playing with them.
These toys are a perfect gift for a toddler. One of the cool things is that they are completely free from any branding, connections with cartoons and gender-neutral. This will help to "de-clatter" your child's cognitive space and naturally drive his or her curiosity.
Wooden toys for toddlers are very hard to choose, since you find yourself thinking that plastic, rubber or other materials might or might not have a negative effect on the health of your child and environment. But who wants to bet on something like that? Thus, the wooden handicrafts are possibly the best choice that you can make, when you are looking for a cool gift for a toddler. You're always on the safe side with such handicrafts, because they contain only wood and nothing else.
Wooden stackers and puzzles
We offer a great selection of wooden stackers and puzzles that help your child develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, as well as explore shape and symmetry through play.
Kids love to play with these toys that are made exclusively from natural wood and would always prefer them to plastics surrogates.
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Waldorf stackers
A great type of stackers is a Waldorf stacking toy. They are fun to play with and help your kid learn more about different shapes and sizes.
Why are Waldorf toys so popular?
A Waldorf toy can give your child hours of fun and imaginative play. The pieces of a puzzle are not perfect in shape and size. They are made natural materials and you can immediately see how different they are from various toys from foam and plastic that you can buy in every store.
A Waldorf stacker can contribute significantly to the development of your child's sensory skills, fine and gross motor skills, as well as contemplation and love for the nature.
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Our dance students will be performing 2 dances at Seattle Center's API Heritage Month Celebration.
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Seattle Center Festál presents Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, Sunday, May 1. Explore and experience the cultural roots of the Asian-Pacific Islands through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, and a lively marketplace. The festival launches Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Seattle with spectacular lion dances, youth drill teams, drumming, martial arts, and artists from around the state.


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My name is Mr. Nathan Fransman and I am excited to say this is my 4th year as a 1stgrade teacher here at Brown Elementary in Pipestone! I graduated, May 2015, with my bachelor of science in early childhood and elementary education from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota. I grew up on a farm between the two gigantic towns of Beaver Creek and Hills and graduated from Hills-Beaver Creek High School in 2011 where I was a participant in many activities, such as; football, baseball, basketball, track and field, and band.
I am the youngest of three children! My father is a farmer and construction worker and my mother is a retired banker. I have two older sisters who are both high school math teachers, one is teaching at Luverne and one is teaching at ACGC. Teaching runs in the family! I recently have bought a dog and a house here in Pipestone and am excited for many projects to come my way. There are plenty of them!
P.S. - I am excited to have your child in my classroom! It's going to be a fun and exciting year here in 1st grade. I have listed below my contact information if you are ever in need to get in contact with me!


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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Kid's Fishing Contest 6th Entry
Owen was fishing in his kayak with his uncle, Shane, just off shore on the east side of the lake near Dakota Beach. He was using leeches and a simple hook with a colored rubber worm. It was just before sunset on May 29th when he caught this bass.
Owen loves to fish and to try to reel in the big ones! He especially loves to fish with his dad and try to out fish him.
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I have noticed in the past few months that at least half of the traffic on our blog each day is due to people stumbling across us in search engines after searching something about hand and/or footprints art projects (it kind of makes me laugh!). I had no intention of making this blog about anything other than our family's navigation through the world with triplets, but I also want to make it the most meaningful/useful to our readers. So... I have added some direct links over to the right hand side of our blog that will take our readers directly to a specific project.
While doing so, I remembered that I have never blogged about the Mother's and Father's Day mugs that I have made in the past.
I started out by making my mom, Jason's mom and myself a mug for the first Mother's Day after Quin was born (she was just 7 and a half weeks). We have a local paint your own pottery place, Paint A Pot, where I purchased the un-fired mugs. They let me bring home all of the paints/supplies. I found it difficult to paint not knowing exactly how the coloring would turn out, and it was tricky to paint on the rough ceramics. With that in mind, they still turned out okay.
I tried to use her finger to make the dragon fly, but it didn't work - so I tried to free hand/fix it. I did use her fingertips to make the caterpillar on the handle. Inspired by the first mugs, I did the same for Mother's Day after the triplets were born. I each of their footprints as the flower stems, and Quin's fingerprints for each of the flower blossom. Because the babies' feet were so small, I was able to fit three flowers on each mug.
I also made Jason a mug for Jason's first Father's Day. Unfortunately I didn't use a dark enough color for the angel's body (which was made from Quin's footprint). It is faintly visible when looking at the actual mug, but not so much on film :( Her handprints were the wings.
I hope this is helpful to those of you out there searching for some fun memories to help preserve your own kiddos hand/footprints forever. I LOVE getting out some of their old projects - it is amazing how fast their little hands/feet grow!


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Summer may be fading fast, but that doesn't mean you have to be as gloomy as the weather – especially with the UK's biggest street party getting ready to take the streets of London. Let's hope the weather holds out for the Notting Hill Carnival!
The famous carnival is now a legendary annual event that's taken place in London's Kensington area since 1966, when 500 revellers took to the streets in a celebration of multicultural traditions at a time when racial prejudice was a major concern.
Today, the event attracts somewhere around one million participants looking for something fun and exciting to make the most of the August Bank Holiday weekend. Why not head down and join them?
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If you've never attended this landmark event of the social calendar, let me tell you, it's well worth making the trip to London for. You've probably seen the images of bright floats, energetic dancers and lots and lots of feathers, but the 20-mile parade on Bank Holiday Monday is only part of the festivities, and the culmination of a long and enjoyable weekend in West London.
If you're keen to get started early, head to Notting Hill on Saturday 28 August for the steel band competition, a chance to enjoy some authentic Caribbean sounds. Sunday is a great day to take the kids, with prizes awarded for the best costumes and hundreds of food stalls selling succulent delicacies like jerk chicken, curried goat, and rice and peas for vegetarians – celebrating diversity is the name of the game, after all!
You won't have to pay anything to join in the festivities either, making the Notting Hill Carnival the perfect recession-beating break for the Bank Holiday weekend. Just make sure you don't get lost in the crowd, which can get quite lively!


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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Prestige SACD Series Hits the Right Notes!
When it comes to SACD and vinyl reissue selections, Analogue Productions seems to be always hitting the right note. With more classic titles from the vaults of the legendary Prestige Records in the pipeline, including blues from the legendary Lightnin' Hopkins and Willie Dixon, jazz from John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, and a number of more obscure titles, the 50 volume Prestige series will tickle every vintage musichead's fancy. Meticulously mastered by audio savant Kevin Gray from the original analogue tapes, the Prestige series is winning accolades for sound as well as historical significance. Of course, we at Puretone Audio will carry the entire line as they are available. So get into it now and crank it up!
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COMETS ON FIRE - Comets On Fire LP
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"The first full-length release by psycho-psych freaks COMETS ON FIRE delivers dark and damaged acid rock served in a crude and blown-out speedball of Blue Cheer, High Rise, James Williamson and a shit-faced-drunk Roxy-era Eno. Methamphetamine and Schnapps-drenched lullabies take it straight into the sonic shitstorm, shifting from 4/4 power rock to imploding free form. Echoplex-treated tales tell of drug-crazed space travelers, graverobbers in love and cosmic cannibals. The album was recorded on 4-track with the levels in the bloody red in a basement and garage in Santa Cruz, California. Tinkering, mixing and sound manipulation with help from Tim Green."
Fucking Champs, Nation of Ulysses
COF's legendary first album reissued for the first time on vinyl! This much coveted vinyl piece was originally released by the band in 500 hand silk-screened copies in 2001 out of Santa Cruz CA. The artwork has been faithfully recreated and audio remastered by Golden.
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- All I Need
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- Ghost Of The Cosmos
- Days Of Vapors...
Label: Silver Current
Release: 15.01.2016
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Villa Madonna Academy Athletic Hall of Fame
History of the Athletic Hall of Fame
The first induction of athletes into the Villa Madonna Academy Athletic Hall of Fame occurred in October 2009. Eight athletes and one coach were honored.
In its history, the Academy has had numerous athletes, teams, and coaches that have accomplished noteworthy achievements. The Hall of Fame was established to honor their legacy. The philosophy of the Athletic Hall of Fame was not only to recognize the inductees, but to demonstrate what dedication can do for students who pursue activities with diligence and determination. Inductees are role models for both current and future Villa students.
On September 12, 2015, Villa inducted nine new members into the Hall of Fame. Also at the Induction, the 1980 State Championship Swim Team and the 1970s State Championship Swim Teams were recognized. Click here to access the Athletic Hall of Fame program that includes inductee biographies and information on volleyball and swim teams.
2015 Inductees
(seated l to r): Beth Rechtin Venard '89, Stephanie Scheper Gillcrist '83, Regina Noll Ransdell '93 and Lisa Warman '81. (Back row l to r): J. J. Santos '93, Sarah Stamper '05, Fredda Simpson '81, Kate O'Toole '01 and Mary Jo Dressman Pursley '77.
2009 Inductees
Becky Ruehl Amann '95
Carla Austin '72
Lori Erpenbeck '81
Kim Gunning '78
Melisa Schreiber Harkrader '85
Jane Scheper Meier '69
Kelly Reutman Roberts '95
Lisa Scheper '76
the late Coach Dennis Van Houten
1980 State Championship
Volleyball Team Honored
At the 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, the 1980 volleyball team was recognized on the 35th anniversary of their state championship. Pictured (seated l to r) Fredda Simpson, Lori Erpenbeck, Lisa Warman, and Stephanie Scheper Gillcrist. (standing l to r) Coach Carla Austin, Julie Coleman Franke, Polly Rippe Dickmann, Jill, Scheper Neltner, Janie Scheper Grosser, and Monica Barnes Krummen. Not pictured: Debbie Warner and Diane Enzweiler
1970s Swim Teams
In 1974, 1975, and 1976, Villa's swim teams were state champions. In 1972, 1973, and 1977, they were state runners-up. The swim team were recognized by Villa Athletic Director, Eric Schmitt, at the Hall of Fame. Click for the full story and a complete list of swimmers.
6 State Championship
Swim Banners Unveiled
The swim teams were surprised by the unveiling of their state championship banners. All six banners will be hung in the gym to recognize them for their athletic legacy at Villa.
Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors Hall of Fame Inductees
The following Villa Madonna Academy athletes have been inducted into the NKY Athletic Directors Hall of Fame:
2006-Kelly Reutman
2003-Melisa Harkrader
2002-Jane Meier
2001-Lisa Scheper
2000-Kim Gunning
1999-Lori Erpenbeck
To nominate an alum for the Villa Athletic Hall of Fame or NKADA, please contact Becky Motley, Alumni Coordinator, via email or (859) 331-6333 x140. Provide the nominee's name and contact information, your name and contact information, and a brief statement about the nominee.


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Know What To Expect When You Stay At HotelsMost people have at some point had an unfortunate experience with a hotel. Maybe the room was dirty, or smelled like smoke, or had mysterious stains on the furniture. Having to spend a night in such a place can really put a damper on your vacation. To avoid this fate, use the following tips.
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If you are interested in "going green" when traveling, try going to a "green" hotel. Start by looking for these hotels online. There are several organizations that let you search for these hotels easily like Green Hotels Association and Green Globe. They will have a comprehensive list of green hotels in different locations.
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To avoid spending $2 or $3 each time you want a soda at a hotel, throw a six- or twelve-pack into the car when you head out on the road. For almost as much money as that one soda, you can have a dozen of them chilling on ice in the room, or in the mini-fridge.
To keep your car safe and secure while you are staying at a hotel, make sure that you either bring your valuables inside or conceal them in the trunk when you park the car. Even if you lock the doors, if valuable items are visible, thieves will often break in and take them, so be proactive and save your treasures.
To avoid spending $2 or $3 each time you want a soda at a hotel, throw a six- or twelve-pack into the car when you head out on the road. For almost as much money as that one soda, you can have a dozen of them chilling on ice in the room, or in the mini-fridge.
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Become a AAA member if you want to make arranging hotel accommodations a bit simpler. AAA members are given many discounts and booking privileges on hotel rooms and rental vehicles. It is definitely worth looking into.
If you are looking to save money on your next trip, it is a good idea to book a hotel that has an in-room kitchen. Many places have full kitchens that include a countertop range and a refrigerator. Preparing your own meals will save you money since you will not need to pay for room service or restaurant food.
As you can tell, it's not too hard on people to get hotel advice. It's something you should pay attention to because things of this nature get pretty expensive. You will now be able to handle things with this advice when it comes to hotels. This is a great thing to know about for just about everyone.


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Chinn Park is closed for renovations from April 23-June 3. The library is closed to ensure that the safety of our patrons is not compromised and in an effort to expedite the completion of the planned renovations. The renovations will include:
Except for the new carpet, which was already on the county schedule to be replaced, the project is being funded through approximately $160,000 of Proffer Funds approved for the intended use by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. The Library Board of Trustees approved closing the library from April 23 through June 3 at the January 25, 2018 scheduled board meeting.
Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge, VA 22191Montclair Community Library, 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries, VA 22025
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Dumfries Neighborhood Library was the second neighborhood library to open at 18007 Dumfries Shopping Plaza on June 8, 1985. In that time, it has served the Town of Dumfries and the local community for over 30 years. However, times have changed since 1985, and the small community around the library has increased in both population and their demand for services over the years. As a result, the Library System and Prince William Board of County Supervisors decided to act and move the library across the street to 18115 Triangle Shopping Plaza doubling the size of its current layout providing more public access computers, two study rooms and a much larger children's area. On February 25, the library celebrated its opening in the new location. The image to the right shows the new location and below are photos from the opening celebration. Make sure to read about it more
Authorized by voters in the 2006 bond referendum, the Haymarket Gainesville Community Library is a 20,000 square foot full service facility with traditional services, such as check-out of materials, information and readers'
advisory services and children's programs and services. Also offered are less traditional services, such as electronic resources, web based library services, self check-out, and public computers and wireless public Internet access. The
Bushy Park Historic House is located on the property.
The Haymarket Gainesville Community Library is located at the intersection of Route 15 and Lightner Road.
On October 15, 2016, the Prince William Public Library Board of Trustees unveiled the newly dedicated Mary Jo Rigby Community Room at the Haymarket Gainesville Community Library. Joined by a large number of family, friends and supporters, Mary Jo was recognized for her many years of service that includes volunteering at SERVE, Meals on Wheels program, and a dedicated volunteer for Prince William Library. Her service to the library was articulated by the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, Corey Stewart and Pete Candland. In addition, many friends and family spoke on her behalf describing the efforts she personally put in to establish a brand new library in the Haymarket Community and her passion for the public library. Mary Jo stills serves as a volunteer at the Haymarket Gainesville Library and Vice Chair for the system's Board of Trustees. A well-deserved honor to always remember her contributions to this community.
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Prince William Public Library and Coles District Supervisor Martin E. Nohe are joining to celebrate 30 years of Independent Hill Neighborhood Library. Come on by for a fresh spring festival that's fun for the whole family! We'll be dedicating the pavilion in honor of longtime library supporter Joyce Phillips, and the festivities kick off at 10:30 a.m. We will have a "mini Zoo," cookies and the presentation of our newest naming dedication for a family-friendly fun event!
Saturday, September 17, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Many attended this family-friendly event to celebrate Independent Hill Library's new pavilion. The balloon artist and a the live animal petting zoo with unusual reptiles and fuzzy ferrets were a big hit! Along with the entertainment refreshments were provided. At 11:30 a.m., Supervisor Nohe gave a short presentation to welcome Independent Hill's new addition.
Authorized by voters in the 2006 bond referendum, the Montclair Community Library, which opened February 1, 2016, is a 20,000 square foot full service facility with traditional services, such as check-out of materials, information and readers' advisory services and children's programs and services. Also offered, are less traditional online services such as electronic resources, web based library services, self check-out, and computers for public use and wireless public Internet access.
The Barnes Historic House is located on the library's property.
The Montclair Community Library is located near the intersection of Route 234 (Dumfries Road) and Waterway Drive.
In January 2016, the Library Board of Trustees voted to dedicate the Montclair Community Library outdoor terrace to honor a lifetime of Public Service and Library Advocacy including a member of the Board of Trustees from 1983 to 2011. On May 19, 2016, Prince William Public Library dedicated the terrace to a group of Mrs. Chavez friends and family.
Montclair Community Library | 5049 Waterway Dr, Montclair, VA 22025
April 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Montclair Community Library - Community Room
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On January 19, 2017, the Prince William Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously voted to honor Potomac District Supervisor Maureen S. Caddigan for her contributions to the Potomac District and support for the library system by naming the Montclair Community Library reading room after her. Please join us on April 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in the Montclair Community Room to hear from some speakers as well as Supervisor Caddigan, watch the unveiling of the newly named Maureen S. Caddigan Reading Room and enjoy some light refreshments.
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Keller's Fedora
- Narrated by: Lawrence Block
- Series: John Keller
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 23-06-16
- Language: English
- Publisher: LB Productions
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Not this time. When he gets to Baker's Bluff, Illinois, he'll have to play private detective before he can get down to business. Well, okay. He knows how it works. So before he boards his train, before he even packs his suitcase, Keller buys a fedora.
Keller, a faithful husband, doting father, and dedicated philatelist, has become a guilty pleasure for an increasing number of listeners. They don't think they should like the guy - but they just can't help themselves.
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By Amazon Customer on 10-07-16
Master storyteller in word and voice.
Would you listen to Keller's Fedora again? Why?
How lovely to once again hear Lawrence Block read, beautifully, his own work! Unmissable and very enjoyable. Maybe I'll listen to it again, maybe a couple of times, just to be absolutely sure .......
What did you like best about this story?
Absorbing characterisations, tightly-plotted storyline, never predictable, always gripping.
Have you listened to any of Lawrence Block's other performances? How does this one compare?
I had already read 'Keller's Fedora' on Kindle, but when I heard the author had done his own narration I couldn't resist! Although there are other excellent author-approved narrations of Lawrence Block novels and short stories (Scudder, Rhodenbarr, Ehrengraf) it's always a joy to hear this author read his own work. Highly-recommended - and if this is your first Block/Keller experience you're in for a treat!
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Moral dilemma? What moral dilemma? Oh. Right.
Any additional comments?
Now I want to re-read all the Keller novels again. And listen to them. And the Rhodenbarrs. And the Ehrengrafs.
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By Peterack on 01-07-16
Great Fun on Many Levels
Where does Keller's Fedora rank among all the audiobooks you've listened to so far?
This question is difficult to answer because Keller's Fedora is a novella and I have so many different genres of audiobooks in my library so comparing this to all of the others cannot be done easily. Having said that...
As a mystery/thriller Keller's Fedora is definitely in the top 5. The plot is good, the characters are well presented, there is humor peppered throughout and I looked forward to getting back into my car so that I could hear more.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Yes, mainly because the plot is fast moving. The main (and title) character, Keller, is a hired killer, and thus the author structures this with the invitation, the planning, the execution, but as always there is a twist that must also be handled. The plot kept unfolding and my interest was kept.
What does Lawrence Block bring to the story that you wouldn't experience if you just read the book?
Himself. Rarely do I have the chance to hear an author read his or her own audiobook. In one book, a former President does so, but does not do so well. In "Keller's Fedora" I felt that Lawrence Block's narration helped draw me into the story further. The author can do what many cannot, translate his work in the way he intended to when he first put the words down up on the page. A few of the wry jokes and humorous musings might have been lost if not for the author making sure, through his vocal styling, to make sure that me, the reader, got the joke. I also loved Block's Eastern (New York?) accent, not to heavy but just enough to add some credence to the characters he presents through his oral reading.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Keller, the killer for hire, is the narrator of the story and he looks at life, makes observations, and offers satirical comments, and many of these led me to laughing out loud.
Any additional comments?
If you need a break from that 33 and a half hour audiobook that you are planning to delve into, then I recommend this as a short respite and a satisfying listen.
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By Curious on 01-12-16
A bit different
It was fun to have Keller back and with such an interesting twist to the story. I think Jill had some input on this one, but Keller came up with his usual excellent plan tto dispense with the client's problem and prevent Dot's total dislike of giving money back. Kudos for a slick new twist to this Keller job!
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In an accident abroad the submarine INS Sindhuratna , two personnel of the Indian Navy are feared dead who were initially believed to be missing and 7 are injured. This accident happened in the Arabian Sea at a distance of 50 nautical miles off the Mumbai harbor, today early morning. The injured personnel were transferred to the Navy's hospital INS Asvini in an unconscious state. The two missing officers are Lieutenant Commander and Lieutenant. Leakage in the battery compartment led to the mishap and the sailors suffered suffocation. This accounts for the 10th accident where Navy's warship was involved and and the 3rd submarine accident in the past 7 months. On August 14, submarine INS Sindhurakshak, sank after there was a major fire. This too happened off the Mumbai harbor and 18 crew members died in the accident.
The political alliances are gradually becoming order of the day and in keeping with the preparations for the Lok Sabha, Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP has joined hands with BJP for the Lok Sabha elections. Before this a meeting of the Parliamentary Board of LJP was held. The party was not too pleased with the seat sharing process with RJD and Congress getting delayed. As per the sources, LJP does not have much of trust in RJD chief Lalu Yadav and that there are apprehensions that RJD may bring in dummy candidates for some seats in the same manner it did the last time. It is being said that BJP has an offer of 7 seats for LJP, which is looking for 9 seats in Bihar.
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Building Organizational Capacity for Social Justice:
Framework, Approach & Tools © 2009
A pilot project of Asian Americans/ Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
This packet contains information about the capacity building framework and accompanying tools developed by the National Gender & Equity Campaign (NGEC), a pilot project of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) for use within its Organizational Fellowship Program (OFP) currently being tested in Minnesota and California. If you have any questions about re‐using or reproducing NGEC Tools, please contact NGEC/AAPIP directly or via email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
AAPIP‐NGEC 211 Sutter Street, Ste 600 San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: 415‐273‐2760 Fax: 415‐273‐2765 AAPIP‐NGEC Minnesota Office 2801 – 21st Ave S, Ste 132C Minneapolis, MN 55407 Phone: 612‐729‐9597 Fax: 612‐879‐0613 www.aapip.org www.genderandequity.org
BACKGROUND The National Gender & Equity Campaign (NGEC) is the result of the decade long effort of many Asian American women activists working for social justice who desired to build a more powerful community that fully participates in the social justice movement at all levels. We envision strong and empowered communities who have a voice and the power to act to create a more just and equitable society. NGEC began in 2006 as a pilot project of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP). As a part of our work, we are developing and testing capacity building approaches, frameworks, and tools in the NGEC's Organizational Fellowship Program (OFP) through 2011. Recognizing that much has been done in the general field of capacity building of the nonprofit sector, we began our work by conducting extensive research to understand existing frameworks, tools and approaches in capacity building. Through this scanning process we found it necessary to develop and create a more holistic, accessible and culturally relevant framework and accompanying tools to reflect our intention to build the social justice movement by supporting the development of social justice organizations. Our work is carried out in alignment with our operating principles of full transparency with community, building on community assets, doing work that has immediate usefulness for participants, and being relevant in the community context. The focus of our capacity building work is organizational transformation for social justice organizations.
If you have any feedback, requests or questions about the NGEC, our framework, strategies or any other information found in this packet, please contact: Bo Thao, BRIDGE Director at (612) 729-1994 / firstname.lastname@example.com. For specific information regarding the Organizational Fellowship Program, please contact: Dana Kawaoka-Chen, Program Manager at (415) 273-2760 x26 / firstname.lastname@example.com (California) or Megan Powers, Program Manager at (612) 729-2542 / firstname.lastname@example.com (Minnesota).
Note: This packet only contains information about the capacity building framework and accompanying tools developed by the National Gender & Equity Campaign (NGEC) for use within the OFP in Minnesota and California. This packet does not provide broader explainations of our chosen methods of community engagement and relationship building or discuss other aspects of the NGEC's work. Rather, we share these materials with you who may be working in the philanthropic or capacity building field, as well as, community members who may be thinking about and attempting to do similar work towards the building of a more just and equitable society. It is our hope that the materials are useful in terms of contributing to the body of work, new thinking, and continued exploration of partnerships. We welcome your thoughts, comments and dialogue. COPYRIGHT: We are committed to sharing our work without copyright restrictions that are too burdensome. If you would like to reproduce, adapt and share the enclosed materials, we ask that you do so according to the guidelines set out by the Creative Commons Deed; Attribute (you must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or licensor), Noncommercial (for noncommercial use only), Share Alike (any alterations, transformations, or if you build on this work you can distribute under license identical to this one). For more specific language on the license behind this deed, please go to http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by‐nc‐ sa/2.5/legalcode
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OUR MODEL OF WORK: A CYCLICAL PRACTICE OF TRANSFORMATION Our model of work is focused on transformation and is cyclical in process. Road tested throughout our history, we believe that each step builds on the previous and answers the questions of, "What's next?" and "What's changed?" for us. Our model is grounded in listening to and learning from community, taking what we've heard, formulating analysis in order to organize our strategies that then lead us to action. Our process does not stop at action; rather an intentional reflection follows our actions. Through this model, we believe practices, policy and behaviors of individuals, organizations and systems are changed and transformation happens.
Listen, Learn
Community & Systems Change Process
It is our aim to amass key learnings from our work in the OFP and other efforts that may test our frameworks, approaches or tools in order to build a new social justice infrastructure building entity called Building Responsive Infrastructure to Develop Global Equity (BRIDGE) that will continue beyond the NGEC. Currently, the OFP is being piloted in Minnesota and California, two states with significant and growing diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander populations who have very varied experiences and capacities in social justice work.
Our Definitions
Social Justice Movement Our work starts on the premise that we can all do better to contribute to building a more inclusive social justice movement. We believe that movements for social justice are most effective when the three elements of community readiness, political moments, and social justice infrastructure are in place and work in concert with each other. Thus, through the OFP work, we've honed in on building the social justice infrastructure of community by increasing the capacity of social justice organizations to be more effective and sustainable.
Our Approach
Capacity building: Capacity building refers to the intentional development process of organizations to increase organizational ability, knowledge and resources to become more effective and sustainable social justice organizations. Our chosen activities to develop organizational capacity include: organizational assessment, trainings, technical assistance, resource development, referrals, and peer-topeer learning. Social justice organizations:
We implement our work using the above model of work to ground ourselves in the experiences of those most impacted by social inequities, as well as, to stay mindful along each step that we must connect theory to practice. Additionally, our model of work asks of us to use approaches that are driven and guided by community assets, cultural competence and accountability. These various approaches have served to help us develop our most current framework and tools included in this packet.
Social justice organizations are key formations that build and sustain social justice movements. They are committed to base building, community organizing and developing coalitions and networks. They integrate strategies that create cultural change within communities and societal change more broadly. Social justice organizations foster effective accountable leadership from the ground up led by those most impacted by inequity.
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Anatomy of a Social Justice Organization The National Gender & Equity Campaign (NGEC) defines social justice organizations as key formations that build and sustain social justice movements.
To that end, the ability to identify the necessary capacities and practices needed to be one, allows organizations to be more mindful in their development.
They are committed to base building, community organizing and developing coalitions and networks. They integrate strategies that create cultural change within communities and societal change more broadly.
The Anatomy of a Social Justice Organization framework developed by NGEC attempts to articulate the necessary elements that must be paid attention to in order to be an effective and sustainable social justice organization. From a holistic vantage point, social justice organizations possess assets in their ability to grow and sustain themselves financially and structurally, to nurture relationships and partnerships within and across communities, as well as, to sync their values and identity with their programming and strategies.
Social justice organizations foster effective accountable leadership from the ground up led by those most impacted by inequity. NGEC believes that social justice organizations are imperative to social justice movement building.
ANATOMY OF A SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION: A Holistic Framework for Development
(Head) Organizational Structure:
Chosen formation to align values and principles with organizational practice – includes: policies, procedures, and overall organizational culture
(Hands) Organizational Strategies: Programming and activities chosen intentionally by the organization to build community power and act as vehicles to effect social change
(Backbone) Sustainability:
Long-term commitment to building the social justice movement through funding, organizational development and transformation
(Heart) Organizational Identity:
(Legs) Linkages & Connections:
Shared principles, values, experiences, and ideas that guide the organization – these values and principles are shaped by those who are most impacted by inequity
Relationships created and maintained with others to effectively contribute to movement building efforts, such as, networks, coalitions, and community mobilization campaigns
With this premise in mind, we designed our framework, an accompanying BRIDGE Organizational Assessment Tool (BOAT), and the Continuum of Growth and Development to help organizations identify their starting points (including their strengths and the areas for further development). This framework and the accompanying tools serve to help organizations make better timely decisions about their developmental path to be more effective and sustainable social justice organizations.
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A Continuum of Growth and Development along Four Stages*
Each organization is different depending on their context; therefore, where an organization begins and ends in their development is along a continuum. NGEC's work aims to help organizations move towards sustainability.
Organization is open and willing to discuss new frameworks, gain new knowledge and skills; willing to engage their organization and community members in social change work
Organization is conscious of their strengths and limitations; makes intentional decisions to address limitations by revising strategy, shifting their work methodologies and even structure in order to achieve its longterm social change goals
Organization connects their theory and values with their practice; measures its social change practices and impact; sees their role within the larger social justice movement; articulates their model to address root causes; and develops key strategic allies to advance agendas
Organization is effective, sustainable, and accountable for its actions; continuously builds its base and develops coalitions & networks with a shared purpose to increase political power; creates cultural and social change within community and society; and is able to articulate its health in terms of its identity as a social justice organization
*The complete, full‐sized "Continuum of Growth & Development" document is available for download on our website http://genderandequity.org/featured_tools (or) you may contact us to obtain a copy. This full version incorporates the four stages of development listed above, and charts out potential actions that organizations may chose to develop towards scope and scale according to the Anatomy of Social Justice framework.
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BRIDGE Organizational Assessment Tool (BOAT) What is BOAT?
The BRIDGE Organizational Assessment Tool (BOAT) is a reflection tool that serves several purposes in the Organizational Fellowship Program (OFP). First, it provides each fellowship organization with a more holistic picture of areas of development. Second, it aims to uncover the organization's internal assets, such as cultural competence, reputation and role in the community. Third, BOAT helps the organization better reflect and understand its starting point in each "BOAT helped crystallize anatomy area as it considers what to focus on in terms of building some of the areas we knew "social justice capacity" so that it can more fully determine its path we needed to work on." towards being a more effective and sustainable social justice organization. The BOAT has been tested with multiple community ‐ Koreatown Immigrant Workers organizations outside of the OFP and continues to be refined. Alliance, May 2009
Who takes BOAT?
To gain organizational perspective, several people representing the various levels of leadership within the organization are asked to take BOAT. The results are tabulated into a visual chart that the organization then uses to analyze its strengths, areas for development, areas of disagreement, and areas of agreement. This provides greater guidance for each fellowship organization to understand and determine its starting point, as well as, helps the organization make decisions about its development. Each year the OFP organizations will take the assessment to reflect on their progress and continue making timely decisions about their development towards being more effective and sustainable social justice organizations. NGEC provides extensive technical assistance in order to compute the results, generate the visuals, and facilitate the process of information analysis to create understanding with each organization.
What does BOAT ask?
BOAT has a total of 75 statements broken down into five sections that reflect NGEC's anatomy of a social justice organization framework. The individual is asked to read and rate each statement. Additionally, narrative questions throughout the tool and at the end, allows participants space to write down their thoughts and reflections that may not be captured in the rating sections.
How is each statement rated in BOAT?
Though we've chosen to use numbers, the rating system is not meant to be linear; rather, the numbers are meant to reflect the scale detailed below. Once completed, the scores of all individual raters from an organization are combined for an average in each anatomy area, as well as, kept separately by question so that when mapped onto a "spider-gram" chart, one is able to see the areas of congruence and differences between all the individual raters.
Unknown or N/A Unknown or not applicable
Not present This is not present or has not been attempted in the organization.
Needs much improvement This is present or has been attempted in the organization, but it needs much improvement.
Needs some improvement This is present or has been attempted in the organization, but it may need some improvement.
Needs little/no improvement This is present and strong in the organization.
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Sample statements in BOAT
The following offers some examples of the kinds of statements that are in the BOAT1. Section A: Organizational Identity – "The Heart" The organization "lives" its values by practicing internally the change it seeks externally (such as condemning any form of violence within the organization in its work to eradicate domestic violence). The organization has an assessment of both the community's and the organization's strengths and assets. The people who work for the organization are diverse in terms of age, race, class, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, or other forms of diversity. The organization has a theory of social change (a document that shares the organization's identity by explaining how it understands, plans and acts to build a better world).
Section B: Organizational Structure – "The Head" The organization incorporates plans for sustaining its human resources (such as leadership succession and staff retention) so that its institutional vision moves forward. Those most impacted by inequity are involved in the organization's decision making. The organization's leadership takes responsibility to ensure the organization's systems and infrastructure best serves its long-term social justice goals. There is an appropriate degree of management and staff capacity to achieve the organization's social justice goals.
Section C: Organizational Strategies & Programs – "The Hands" The organization's staff, board and constituents are able to inform and activate others in supporting the organization's work. The organization is able to organize across issues and / or communities. The organization is a leader in recognizing and responding to key political moments or opportunities. The organization is able to directly influence relevant public policy or public opinion as it relates to those most impacted by inequity.
Section D: Organizational Relationships & Linkages – "The Legs" The organization seeks resources and knowledge through collaborations, coalitions, networks and partnerships. The organization enlists culturally competent community members, leaders, consultants and other partners to further its work. The organization identifies shared values and principles and explores common ground across issues and across communities. The organization evaluates its current capacity and role before engaging in collaborations, coalitions, networks and partnerships.
Section E: Organizational Sustainability – "The Backbone" The way that the organization structures itself, engages with others, and acts is consistent with its mission, vision and values. The organization reflects and measures its impact in the community that it serves and society more broadly. The organization is clear and deliberate about who it needs to involve at different levels of leadership and engagement in order to increase the scope and scale of the movement. The organization intentionally connects its current programs and strategies to broader systemic issues.
Sample Narrative Reflection Question "Please comment on how well your organization's systems, structure and infrastructure align with its current values, capacity, needs, and size." 1
This version of BOAT is not final as we are continuing to refine it based on usage and feedback from community groups.
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Building Organizational Capacity for Social Justice - by AAPIP's National Gender & Equity Campaign NGEC
Published on Feb 16, 2010
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The Big Wave Trading Market Model remains under a BUY signal with zero pressure weighing on it. With the indexes hitting all-time highs and leading stocks leading the way higher, everything is aligned for further potential price appreciation in all asset classes.
Stocks continue to trend higher and while it would have been very nice to see the market consolidate gains this summer allowing the 200 day moving average to catch up with price it is not in the cards. Still, there is no reason to complain that stocks are continuing to move higher as we are well positioned here. Still, it would be nice to see stocks consolidate these gains and get that 200 day moving average closer to price. With the market so extended from this line, making new investments here is a very risky proposition. If you are not already long, it is going to be very hard to play catch up.
However, playing catch up has indeed been very possible as earnings season is allowing plenty of opportunities to play catch up with leading stocks producing some nice gains following earnings and after those earnings. The buyable gap ups have worked very well the past two weeks. The best play, for our intraday chat room members, by far, has been buying calls or straddling/strangling stocks with strong EPS/sales growth that are heavily shorted. Recent straddles in FB and QCOR has made one or our members very wealthy and with earnings season still in full swing there should be other opportunities in the upcoming couple of weeks.
If you are not playing the calls, straddles, or strangles and are not buying the buyable gap ups, it has been a rough go for EOD trading signals. Recent signals on the long side have not performed as well the past two weeks as I would like to see in an uptrending tape. However, most signals are not of the high quality standard that previous signals were due to the fact that this market has been well extended past its upper regression line and 200 day moving average for a while now. This is why recent signals have been weak and why we have kept them small relative to more recent signals.
Still, it is a strong tape and many more signals are sure to present themselves as we move along. As long as the trend trends higher, there is no reason to top call this QE tape. Set your buy stops in leading stocks and get long at the pivot points, straddle the heavily shorted leading stocks, or buy the buyable gap ups. These trades have been doing very well in this most recent move higher. Buying stocks on an EOD basis following a powerful breakout is still not seeing the follow through that we became accustomed to from 1996-2008. So keep that in mind as if we continue to move higher from here.
While a nice consolidation allowing the 200 DMA would be nice to see it is what it is and this trend is strong. Don't fight the tape and whatever you do NEVER top call a strong market. One day, this market will go climatic or parabolic, leading stocks will too, and lower highs and lower lows will be set in leading stocks in leading industries. That is when you need to be on the lookout for a top. Until then, ride the trend which is your friend higher.
Have a great rest of your weekend and I wish you the best during the upcoming week. Aloha from a very beautiful west side of Maui. Aloha!!!
Top Current Holdings - Percent Gain since Signal - Signal Date
CAMP long - 178% - 4/26/12
POWR long - 149% - 12/11/12
RVLT long - 133% - 3/26/13
FLT long - 121% - 9/6/12
WAGE long - 95% - 1/8/13
HEES long - 94% - 9/4/12
CSU long - 88% - 9/4/12
ADUS long - 74% - 4/22/13
CHUY long - 57% - 1/10/13
SBGI long - 54% - 3/22/13
TECUA long - 49% - 2/5/13
WDC long - 48% - 1/9/13
INSM long - 48% - 4/19/13
V long - 43% - 8/31/12
LGF long - 42% - 4/19/13
TRLA long - 42% - 6/28/13
GLL long - 40% - 2/14/13
ADS long - 40% - 12/11/12
MEI long - 38% - 4/10/13
OCN long - 28% - 5/8/13
DDD long - 25% - 4/30/13
Disclosure: I am long ADUS, CHUY, INSM, FLT, V, WAGE, LGF, SBGI, MEI, HEES, WST, GLL, POWR, CSU, ADS, TECUA, BEAV, OCN, DDD, GMCR, TRLA, WDC, CAMP, PFBI.


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How Viable an Alternative Is Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009's CRM?
published September 28, 2008
With so many options in the market for CRM solutions, most Microsoft Dynamics AX customers would be best off starting their search for a CRM solution in their own IT departments. That is, they should be looking first at Dynamics AX CRM, according to Dane Koepke, Business Development Manager of Green Beacon Solutions, in his talk on Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM at AXUG Summit 2008.
The release of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 has made AX CRM a viable alternative to a full-fledged CRM solution--probably more viable, in Koepke's assessment, than he originally thought last spring, when AX 2009 was first introduced.
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Some gardeners are devoted to getting the color blue in their gardens. Blue doesn't appear much in flowers naturally, and many times plants that are considered blue, look more purplish — at least to me. Here's a 'Heavenly Blue' morning glory that I planted earlier this summer. This is its first bloom (I should have started it indoors) and it has an eye-catching sky-blue color that really stands out in the garden.
2 thoughts on "My Blue Heaven"
Hi Mary !
I want to recommend a blue flower that is native to the Midwest, though not to Minnesota, which is easily grown from seed and is a tall perennial. It's Blue Sage, Salvia azurea, and you can get seeds from Prairie Moon Nursery in Winona. I don't think I currently have any pix on my blog, but I will try to get some there soon. Also, Great Blue Lobelia, Lobelia siphilitica, is beautiful and blooming now.
Thanks for the suggestions, Scott!


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BBC News:Pound falls on weak economic figures
The pound has fallen sharply following data suggesting a sluggish economy.
Manufacturing output fell 1.4% in April, the biggest fall for nearly six years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Another ONS report showed only a modest rebound in construction output, after a sharp contraction in March.
The pound fell three quarters of a cent after the data was released to $1.3350. Analysts say the data has eased pressure for a rise interest rates.
"This data could fuel Bank of England concerns and uncertainties over the economy and there can be very little doubt that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will leave interest rates unchanged at their June meeting next week," said Howard Archer, chief economic advisor to the EY ITEM Club.
"The data also makes an August interest rate hike by the Bank of England look a lot more questionable," he added.
Manufacturing output fell by 1.4% in April compared with March, the biggest month-on-month fall since October 2012.
The wider measure of industrial output also fell, dropping by 0.8% in April.
"International demand continued to slow and the domestic market remained subdued," said ONS statistician Rob Kent-Smith.
Construction output rose by 0.5% month-on-month in April, having fallen by 2.3% in March.
Trade data was also released on Monday.
The UK's trade deficit in April was the widest since September 2016 driven in particular by falls in exports of aircraft, pharmaceuticals and machinery.
The deficit in goods and services widened to £5.28bn from £3.22bn in March.
The goods trade deficit widened to £14.04bn in April - the biggest since September 2016.
Last week Bank of England deputy governor Dave Ramsden said recent data had supported the bank's view that the economy's weak start to 2018 would be temporary.
Mr Ramsden said it was still "early days" but pointed to a pickup in consumer confidence and borrowing, and to a rebound in retail sales and business surveys.
The banker, who voted against a rate rise at the last Monetary Policy Committee meeting in May, said he now supported the view that an "ongoing tightening of monetary policy over the forecast period" will be necessary if the economy behaves as expected.
The MPC voted 7-2 in May to keep rates on hold while they waited to see whether the weak growth of the first quarter, when the country was hit by heavy snow, was only temporary.
The Bank of England said in May that it did not intend to raise interest rates until it saw proof that the economy was on a firmer footing.
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President Ronald Reagan became known as "the great communicator," with an unparalleled ability to sell his programs to the American public through the spoken word.
It was unparalleled, that is, until Bill Clinton came along. The new president's blitz to sell his economic program is likely to eclipse Reagan's record for salesmanship.


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Opening Hearts and Changing Lives with the Transformational Peace Programs of Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe
Shakti Tribe PEACE OUTREACH is dedicated to pro-actively expanding PEACE through transformational programs that utilize heart-centered music to educate, entertain and empower individuals and communities at crossroads, focusing on…
- jails, prisons and juvenile facilities
- half-way houses and recovery centers
- orphanages, school programs, community centers, yoga studios,
- retreats, festivals, churches, temples, and non-denominational groups
Since 2007, our Shakti Tribe PEACE OUTREACH has been blessed with numerous opportunities to bring forth our peace concert ministries into jails, prisons, half-way houses, juvenile detention centers and orphanages. Committing to this soul work has deepened our awareness of how much we all have an ability to truly make a difference when we choose to recognize and affirm the highest in one another.
We have witnessed and experienced first-hand the deep heart openings that unfold during our Transformances at these facilities. Specifically, we know from talking with the officers and counselors at correctional institutions that the work we are doing with the inmates is helping to create a more peaceful environment that supports the rehabilitation process. At the same time, we have also heard that they would greatly appreciate receiving our uplifting interactions on a consistent basis! We are finding it is not enough to go in every six months, for deep lasting results to integrate, so we are creating an empowering new curriculum that supports the follow-up of our peace concerts; featuring meditation, mantra, yoga, shadow play, dream interpretation, grief rituals and more.
Larisa Stow, Project Director
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"Believe it or not, your concert was a powerful catalyst for my transformational process…your work is important and it does bear fruit. Please pass along my love, respect and gratitude to the band." — letter from a former inmate
"Some of the men came and wept and said that your music has changed their lives to touch the depths of their souls." — email from a prison counselor at Terminal Island Federal Prison
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Safeguard your vulnerable information
Your company stores information which could be a huge risk to your business in the wrong hands. According to the BBC Money Programme the cost of identity theft in the UK is approximately £1.7bn and increasing at the phenomenal rate of 500% a year. This has become the most costly security risk a business faces.
Is shredding a legal requirement?
No, but taking the proper steps to secure information is. Every business has to securely dispose of confidential information, including customer lists, client information, credit card receipts, personal files or payroll records. It's vital to protect and secure information that could be used to steal identities. The Information Commisioner's Office (ICO) has the power to issue penalites up to £500,000 if a business is found in breach of the Data Protection Act. Under this act, an organisation should not discard intact customer, staff or supplier information, and shredding offers the most environmentally friendly solution.
Should we shred documents?
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My best solution? A soup I'm calling "Oh Sh*t" Soup. It comes together in a flash and is the perfect example of utilizing a well stocked pantry. Nothing in here is exotic or unusual and it all lends itself well to substitutions. Everything in here should be in your kitchen already. Measurements are anything but precise and seasonings can vary wildly. It's a combination of these things:
The end result? A thick, rich soup that is not only tasty but pretty darn good for you. Looks a little something like this:
This isn't really a recipe but rather a method for transfoming some basic ingredients into something special. Adjust it to your tastes, and your pantry, and you'll have a quick dinner for those nights when you find yourself saying "Oh Sh*t!"
While the veggies are cooking, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of farro, barley, brown rice, or quinoa and cook until its just beginning to get tender but is still a bit shy of al dente, cooking time depends on the grain. When its done, drain it well. You can leave this part out all together or even add some orzo to the soup right before it finishes cooking.


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Over the last year we have transformed our Student Centre into a central hub for all students. The Student Centre is a friendly and sociable place for all students to study, relax and unwind.
Our library still makes up part of the Student Centre but we now also offer a much wider range of services and facilities in addition to this.
To become a member of the Student Centre please visit us on the mezzanine and speak to a member of the team.
What can you expect to find in the Student Centre?
- A place for all Build students: space to work independently and in groups, socialise and unwind
- Learning resources - you'll find our library collection in here
- IAG Service - our IAG team are now based in the Student Centre
- A variety of seating areas – with space to study, read and relax. There are now 89 seats in the Student Centre - including 20 work stations with power and USB points for students to use their own laptops and tablets.
- Designated quieter area for study
- Individual work spaces
- Larger tables for group work and relaxing
- Books, magazines, e-resources and DVDs as well as printing and photocopying facilities
- Staff on hand to support your studies and general enquiries
- Specialist software for disabled students
- Our partnership with Holborn Library continues – increasing the resources available to Build students. Build students can use Holborn Library, for more information see below under 'Using Holborn and other Camden libraries'.
Events in the Student Centre
We are excited to be introducing an events programme in the new academic year. These events will be free and will offer a social side to your college experience. Attending our events will give you a great opportunity to meet new friends from across the whole college.
Click here to Build's current events programme.
Opening times
Monday-Friday: 9:00-21:30
Saturday: 9:00-17:00
Sunday: 9:00-17:00
The computers are available throughout opening times.
The Student Centre Enquiry Desk is staffed from:
Monday-Thursday: 9:30-20:00
Friday: 9:30-19:00
Saturday: 11:00-16:00
Sunday: Unstaffed
Students can still work in the Student Centre and Library and use the IT facilities outside of staffed hours.
Christmas ClosingTimes
The Student Centre will be closed from Monday 18th December 2017 to Tuesday 2nd January 2018.
Please ensure that you return any library books by Sunday 17th December.
If you would like to see an adviser about a course starting in January please make you appointment before the 18th December so avoid disappointment, just call 020 7492 2500.
Contact us
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US preparedness report card decries funding lag
December 18, 2008
by Robert Roos
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
This year's report card from Trust for America's Health (TFAH) on state and national public health emergency preparedness shows some signs of progress along with major gaps, sagging funding, and worry that the current economic crisis will bring deeper spending cuts.
The report finds that "progress made to better protect the country from disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and bioterrorism is now at risk, due to budget cuts and the economic crisis," TFAH, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group based in Washington, DC, said in a news release. "In addition, the report concludes that major gaps remain in many critical areas of preparedness, including surge capacity, rapid disease detection, and food safety."
TFAH found that more than half of states met seven or fewer of 10 key preparedness criteria used in this year's assessment. The states performed best on planning for distribution of emergency medical products from the Strategic National Stockpile: All 50 have an adequate plan. On the other hand, 26 states lack laws offering liability protection to organizations that provide relief services in public health emergencies.
The 124-page report, titled "Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism," was cosponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), based in Princeton, N.J.
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