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Junior High Lady Cats place second in Marion Tournament
The Goreville Junior High School Blackcats softball team took second place against 16 teams at the Marion Tournament this past Saturday.
Coach Eric Goins said the "girls did really good" against some heavy competition for their first games of the season.
Goreville shut out Murphysboro 10-0 in five innings to start the tournament off. Macy Goins went 3-3 with a grand slam home run and six RBIs; Sam Licka went 2-2 and two RBI's; Katy Schuetz went 2-3; Hannah Link went 2-3 with one RBI; and Kaitlynn Moore went 1-4. Cheyenne Walker pitched the shut out with 13 strikeouts. Walker got the win.
In game two for Goreville, the Jr. Lady Cats defeated Massac County 8-1. Macy Goins went 3-3 with two RBIs; Shayna Elms went 1-3 with one RBI; Sam Licka went 1-3 with one RBI; Kaitlyn Moore went 1-3; Katy Schuetz went 1-3; and Hannah Link went 1-3. Cheyenne Walker pitched with strikeouts. Walker got the win.
In their third game of the tournament, Goreville defeated Johnston City 10-4 for the win. Macy Goins went 3-3 with one RBI; Cheyenne Walker went 2-3 with two RBIs; Hollie Link went 2-3 with two RBI's; Hannah Link went 1-2; Katy Schuetz went 1-3; Kaitlyn Moore went 1-3; and Sam Licka went 1-4. Cheyenne Walker pitched with 6 strikeouts. Walker got the win.
In their final game of the day, the Jr. Lady Cats fell 14-3 to Marion. Macy Goins went 1-2; Cheyenne Walker went 1-2 with one RBI; and Hannah Link went 1-3. Walker, Hannah Link and Goins pitched for the Cats. Link took the loss.

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Dutch prostitutes to get whore mile credits to chuck professionOctober 6th, 2008 - 7:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 6 (ANI): In a unique bid to encourage Dutch prostitutes to abandon their profession, the city council has offered them to award "credits" in return for good behaviour, according to reports.
Under the new scheme, the sex workers in the Dutch city of Eindhoven would receive so-called "street miles" that they can use to buy free designer clothes or furniture, if they agree to change their career for a safer lifestyle.
"We needed to come up with incentives that these women might latch on to," the Independent quoted Veronique Beurskens of Eindhoven council, who is leading a drive to rid the city of street prostitution, as saying.
Eindhoven''s designated sex work zone is scheduled to close by 2011. While Amsterdam and other Dutch cities are slowly clamping down their red light areas, Eindhoven is adopting a unique approach by offering material incentives to tempt women into thinking about an economic alternative to prostitution.
However, a large number of city''s sex workers are heroin addicts, and thus the council has decided to fund assertiveness classes to help sex workers to strengthen ties with their pimps, as well as workshops, advice and courses on how to find new jobs.
"For every step they take to get out of their trade, they"ll get vouchers that they can cash in to go shopping. They will be assigned a coach, whose first job will be to help them muster enough courage to stand up for themselves and break free from the trade," said Beurskens.
Also, the council is experimenting with many more outlandish ideas put forward by art students from the Eindhoven Design College.
Some of the sex workers, dubbed "dames" locally, have already been given a makeover involving designer clothes to boost their self-confidence.
Also in the pipeline is a scheme that involves the creation of a fashion label conceived by the prostitutes themselves.
"This has worked well in Amsterdam, where the women have launched their own label and can make money from it. We have plenty of designers at the college who could show them how to get started and teach them about clothes-making," said Beurskens.
However, the Dutch media has ridiculed the initiative, with some commentators even calling it the "whore miles" scheme.
The plan has not been welcomed with open arms among some prostitutes.
"This is fine if they actually want to move on to something else but some might not want to. At the end of the day, this is a step towards making street prostitution illegal, and what will happen to the women then?" said Metje Blaak from Red Thread, the Dutch Prostitutes" Union. (ANI)
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The decision has been made and negotiations have yet to start, but here is my view of the possible effects on British French Property buyers and owners following the referendum.
France, as well as Spain and Italy, have been very popular with British home buyers for many years, and certainly before the Common Market came into being. We have voted to leave so we might be in the same situation as the Americans and Australians who have been buying in France for many years – and live there very happily! If my friends and business associates in France are anything to go by, the British will continue to be very welcome.
Will there be any possibility of the British losing the ownership of their properties if we leave? Definitely not!
Would we need to apply for a visa to visit France and other EU countries if we vote to leave? In my view this is unlikely as there would probably be a reciprocal arrangement with all the EU countries.
It is possible that the British may need to apply for a fixed term 'carte de sejour' / permit to live in France and reapply before each expiry date. They may have to prove that they have enough wealth so as not to be a burden on French social security. They may even have to take a language test – but if living in any overseas country a basic knowledge of the language is essential.
With regard to healthcare the current reciprocal arrangements may be terminated, although members of the European Economic Area have reciprocal arrangements with the EEC countries. Of course, there are insurance companies specialising in this field – so I do not see a problem.
The state pension situation for British people residing in France and other EU countries will have to be agreed. There is some doubt as to whether or not state pension payments to the British residents in France will be protected by the 'triple lock'. We can only hope that the government will not be vindictive and that the current situation will continue.
Mortgages when buying in the EU may be a problem in that interest rates may be higher for British or other 'foreign' buyers and higher deposits may be necessary. Banks work across borders and I feel sure that any problems will not be too onerous.
There may be increased social charges and / or capital gains tax when selling.
With regard to personal taxation, there should be little or no effect as Britain and France have a dual tax treaty.
It was inevitable that in the event of a vote to leave the EU there would be turmoil in the financial markets. However, steps have been taken which we hope will stabilise the market.
On balance I do not see any serious problems for French property owners and buyers. Property prices remain very low in most areas, and even with the current exchange rate it's not a bad time to take advantage and buy!


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Taylors Sketch Challenge. I used yet another adorable image from TE called A Year of Sweets 3. I am really falling for these little cuppies and have a wish list a mile long to order from Taylor. For this week I got to borrow my friend Jodi's sets. (thanks girlie)
I stamped my image onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored with my copics. My dp is an old Basic Grey pack called Mellow that I bought on clearance at Michaels. I finished my card off with some SU Vintage Brads and some matching ribbon from Michaels.
I am going to give this card to my daughter for Halloween. I think she will love it!!
Thanks for coming by again and checking out all my sketches today. Have a great one!!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Pick of the Patch for Taylors Challenge
Posted by Ann Kranitz at 8/27/2009
Labels: Taylored Expressions
6 comments:
- the whimsical butterfly said...
This is absolutely darling, Ann! Don't you just LOVE Taylor's stamps? Awesome that you could play along w/ the sketch, too!!!
- August 27, 2009 at 1:12 AM
- Christine said...
This is adorable!
- August 27, 2009 at 1:20 AM
- Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...
This is so cute!! I love your cuppies, colors and layout!! The sentiment is perfect. I wish I had more $. There are so many stamps I want!
- August 27, 2009 at 6:33 AM
- Denise (peanutbee) said...
SUUUUUUUUPER CUTE!! Love Love LOVE the papers with this pumpkin image!!
- August 27, 2009 at 11:59 AM
- Ann said...
OMG, talk about cuter than cute! I LOVE this adorable card!
- August 27, 2009 at 1:31 PM
- Mel M. M. McCarthy said...
This is just SOoooooh adorable. Love your colouring and all those wee punkins. You're making me wanna stamp a fall card BIG time! :o)
- August 28, 2009 at 4:39 AM
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"Mommy? I sort of…I spilled some…I'm sorry." Gabe loves salt. This morning, trying to go behind my back and steal a pinch to eat, he managed to spill the entire salt cellar (thankfully a small one) all over the kitchen floor. He tried to clean it up, futilely, before finally breaking down, finding me and …
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The post below appeared at http://www.fortylicious.ca/blog/2012/01/my-40s-years/
yesterday (January 18, 2012).
My friend Heather who operates the site asked me if I would like to provide a guest blog. I was happy to do so.
Stay well,
My 40′s Years
My Twitter pal Heather Held from http://www.fortylicious.ca asked me a couple of weeks ago if I would do a guest blog post for her site.
I guess she had read a couple of my personal blog entries and liked what she saw.
For those that don't know, Fortylicious.ca is a web site started by Heather and Dena Pollack as a cool site for people in their 40's to hang around, read interesting articles, seek expert advice and share things in common with other folks in their 40's.
Heather asked me if I could talk about being in my 40's. At first I felt kind of weird about it since I am at the far end of this age group. I'll be 49 in June.
When I mentioned this to Heather she said to do a piece summarizing something about my 40's years. Now why didn't I think of that.
At first I was wondering what to say. Then it came to me.
Some huge and very important things have happened over the last 9 years.
In January 2003, my wife and I packed up from Ontario which was the only province we had both ever known as home, and moved our family to New Brunswick.
Second and more importantly, I have watched my two little twin guys go from being wee kids of 3 years old to become pretty darn close to adults at 13 years old.
These boys were barely up to my waist when they were 3. Now, they are 5'10 and 5'11 tall and have size 12 feet! The good thing with this is that when I am going out I can have my pick of the shoes at the door. They all fit except that the boys shoes are actually big on me. I'm serious. My feet are only a men's size 10 ½ to 11. Lol.
Think about this though.
In my mind, there are really only 2 stages in life. Childhood and adulthood.
The teen years are sort of a limbo in between but I classify them as almost being in adulthood. Of course old age is adulthood as well but sometimes with a sad regression to childhood.
Within one decade of my life, my 40's, I have watched my twin sons go from childhood into adulthood.
When I was 39, my sons were little guys singing in their car seats in the back of the car as we travelled.
Now I am almost 49 and both of my sons now have wonderful young ladies as girlfriends and sit in the back seat holding hands with them as I drive.
Many who read this are probably thinking "Girlfriends?? At 13??". I would usually agree with you but I have to tell you that these kids are mature, responsible and polite about their "relationships".
Cheryl and I have become friends with the girls' parents and spent New Year's Eve with them at our house. It was very nice.
When I was 39, the boys were barely able to stand up on skates and needed us walking with them on the ice holding their hands.
Now I am almost 49, these same boys stand over 6 feet tall on skates and fly like the wind out there in their hockey games.
One is consistently one of the top scorers on the team while the other is one of the best defencemen in the league and guards that blue line like an officer on the beat.
When they were little almost every moment of their young lives was tied in with my wife and I.
Over the last little while we are becoming less of a factor in what goes on in their lives.
That's not really a negative thing. It is terribly sad to me but it's a sign that my sons are maturing and becoming more independent. This will serve them well in the years to come.
Two little boys into two handsome young men in less than one decade of my life. That's pretty huge.
The last and unfortunately the saddest thing about the years in my 40's have been those that I have lost.
When I was in my 20's I lost one of my closest friends to cancer. At that time I had never experienced the passing of someone that close to me before. It took a very long time for me to be able to put that loss into a section of my brain so that the pain was lessened. I didn't think that anything could hurt as much as losing a close pal that I had known almost all of my life.
Then about nine years ago shortly after we moved to New Brunswick we lost my stepfather to cancer. He and my mother had been together for over 20 years but had only been oficially married for a couple of years when this happened.
The worst thing about losing him was that I was all the way over here in New Brunswick while my mother and sister were in Ontario trying to deal with his passing.
It wasn't easy trying to help mom but we did the best that we could do a couple of provinces away.
Uncle Maurice was my great-uncle. My father's uncle. He was one of my favourite people in the whole world. I had loved him like crazy for my whole life. One would be hard-pressed to find someone as personable, easy going and fun as Uncle Maurice.
In fact, people in Fredericton still talk about him with great fondness.
When we were moving to New Brunswick one of the biggest things that I was looking forward to was finally being close enough to Uncle Maurice to be able to see him often and let our boys get to know him.
Uncle Maurice passed away with the first few months of our coming out here and we never did get to hang out with him as I had hoped.
In August 2008 my beautiful little sister Hayley passed away of cancer.
A few months later on New Year's Eve we lost my mother to cancer as well.
As hard as Andy's passing had been to me when I was in my 20's the passing of my mother and sister a couple of years ago has had the most profound effect on me.
I guess if one tries to weigh things out the years of my 40's haven't been so great but they haven't been completely rotten have they?
I'm not going to say anything to predict what my 50's will hold. I don't dread them as many people do. A year is only a measure of time after all.
True age is a mental state.
Just try to enjoy today and continue along safely and I think everything will be just fine.
Stay well,
Tim is a 40-something part-time municipal councillor, current provincial government employee, married father of 13 year-old twin sons who lives in New Brunswick, Canada and has no problem telling the world exactly what is on his mind.
His personal blog page can be found at http://tim4nm.blogspot.com/
Thursday, January 19, 2012
My 40′s Years
Posted by Tim Scammell, PTech at 8:49 AM
Labels: fortylicious.ca, hockey, New Brunswick, tim scammell
4 comments:
- cuddles said...
This made me tear up:
"When I was 39, my sons were little guys singing in their car seats in the back of the car as we travelled."
I'm living this right now... hard to believe it will be over in a decade.
Great post. Thanks for sharing! ...I always picture your lads as being smaller than me... hard to believe they'd tower over my 5'2" frame! :)
- January 24, 2012 at 7:01 PM
- Cindy Ashton said...
Thanks for sharing all your thoughts. I am sorry for your losses. BUT I am also thrilled to see what a great attitude you have and what a fab role model you are for your kids. Keep shining!
- February 14, 2012 at 2:46 PM
- Tim Scammell, PTech said...
Thank you dear ladies. :)
- February 14, 2012 at 3:04 PM
- forever a Scammell said...
Love you!
- May 8, 2012 at 5:32 AM
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Delve into the history of black dandyism at The Photographers' Gallery
Street portraiture and studio photography will form Made You Look, an explorative study into black dandyism. The term dandy, which refers to a man who pays acute attention to his style and appearance, was a term first coined in the Victorian era, and since then has been used to describe the gentlemanly tweed suits, stereotypically feminine frilled blouses and perfectly formed moustaches that have been associated with a whole host of famous names such as Lord Byron, Oscar Wilde and Salvador Dali.
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[ http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-95?page=comments#action_57308 ] Daniel John Debrunner commented on DERBY-95: -------------------------------------------- EmbeddedXADataSource.getConnection() should not be returning null, as it implements the XADataSource.getConnection() contract. As Shreyas says it is returning null because the formed JDBC URL is not handled by Derby. My guess is that EmbeddedDriver.getConnection() method is (correctly) returning null as it does not handle that URL. Thus somehow that null is making EmbeddedXADataSource.getConnection() return null, which is strange as the two methods have different return types. So I think the DataSource implementations probably don't handle a null from EmbeddedDriver.getConnection() correctly. > NPE when passing in url instead of database name to EmbeddedXADataSource > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Key: DERBY-95 > URL: http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-95 > Project: Derby > Type: Bug > Components: JDBC > Reporter: Myrna van Lunteren > Priority: Minor > Fix For: 10.0.2.1 > > When passing in a url (e.g. jdbc:derby:mydb) instead of just the database name (e.g. mydb) the XADataSource gives a NullPointerException. > It should either handle this a little more gracefully & give an error, or accept the url (like EmbeddedDataSource does). -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/Administrators.jspa - If you want more information on JIRA, or have a bug to report see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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Varsity Academy, a training division of NBC Camps, is a great opportunity for players to improve their game in a challenging and encouraging setting.
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NBC Auburn Varsity Academy (VA) Fall Session is for athletes ages 12-18 and meets Sundays September 25 - October 23 from 2 - 4pm. at Auburn Adventist Academy in Auburn, Washington. Athletes are divided into training stations based on skill and ability level and teaching takes place primarily through competitive games and structured, organized play. NBC Fall Session VA is set up to challenge advanced players and teaches skills appropriate for the junior and high school player. Intensity and competition are high priorities.
Varsity Academy, a training division of NBC Camps, is a great opportunity for players to improve their game in a challenging and encouraging setting. The Fall program is specifically designed to help prepare athletes for basketball season so they are ready to play on the first day of their school or AAU tryouts. NBC's Spring program is structured to assist players in building an off-season working plan. In both VA programs, the skill training, correction, conditioning, and competition gets athletes into basketball-ready shape and mentality.
Roger Smith, Vice President of NBC Camps is the director of basketball and all-star camps at AAA and is the director of Varsity Academy. Roger has been involved with NBC Camps since he first attended as a camper at the age of nine. Roger has been a dynamic teacher and coach for 25 years in Puyallup, WA. Roger holds a double major in elementary and special education from Pacific Lutheran University and has a master's degree from Gonzaga University. Roger is also a co-author of "THE SEASON," NBC's newest most powerful team builder and leadership skills training curriculum. Roger's energy, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence make him one of NBC's most outstanding camp directors and core leaders.
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Villa Bellefleur - Reader Reports & Opinion
Guest Report
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My boyfriend and I had a wonderful stay with Diane. She was and her nephew, Raymond were so helpful getting us oriented with the town and made sure we had everything we needed. The apartment was clean, comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet. The perfect stay!
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I have no doubt that we will be staying at VillaBelleFleur on our next Tobago visit and will recommend it all our family and friends.
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First off I just want to say this was my first visit to Tobago and had a wonderful experience at VillaBelleFleur. This apartment was in the best location possible as it was extremely safe, quiet, clean, spacious, very relaxing, close to the popular Tobago beaches (pigeon point, storebay), great restaurants, supermarkets, the bank, etc. The owner of this apartment was honestly the best! We really enjoyed her warm hospitality as we felt like we were at home. The garden at VillaBelleFleur was beautiful! I highly recommend this place to anyone and will definitely be staying at VillaBelleFleur during my next visit to Tobago.
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Denise from U.S.A. visited in January 2014 and awarded
A great apartment rental that has everything you need. Diane, the owner, lives upstairs and is very friendly and helpful. Location very close to airport and pigeon point. Quiet, safe, and comfortable. We would stay there again!
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News Feature
Web exclusive, August 15, 2016
Lawrence family to build community fitness center as a gift to their customers
For several years, Belinda and Chuck Lawrence, owners of TradeWinds Marketplace in Blue Hill, have been in search of land to house a community fitness center they would build as a way to give back to their customers and community, and after hitting many roadblocks, they approached George Stevens Academy about building on GSA property, according to a news release from the academy.
GSA agreed, and together the Lawrences and Head of School Tim Seeley announce an agreement to build a fitness center for use by the broader community, while providing a forum for school activities and meets. Funded by the Lawrences, the Lawrence Family Community Fitness Center will be situated on a portion of GSA's 16+ acre Tenney Hill property, which the school purchased in 2015.
"We are thrilled to be working with the Lawrences on this wonderful project," Seeley said in the release. "Belinda and Chuck's vision of a fitness facility that would benefit the whole community, including its schools, was the starting point. Their commitment to a 'full circle approach' to business that honors customer loyalty by strengthening and giving back to the community is something the community has seen from the Lawrences for years, but the scope and mission of this gift is extraordinary."
Details of the facility's design are still very preliminary, but the Lawrence Family Community Fitness Center will include an indoor swimming pool, an indoor walking track, and fitness rooms. It will be designed to meet health and fitness needs throughout the Blue Hill community, and will include provisions for its financial stability and management.
"The Blue Hill peninsula community welcomed us so warmly 17 years ago, and this is our way of thanking our incredibly loyal customer base. We will be working with George Stevens Academy to develop inclusive and flexible scheduling so that young and old residents alike can get the most from the facility," said Belinda Lawrence.
"Planning and coordination with many parties is already under way," said Seeley, "and we will be finalizing a long-range plan over the next six to eight months. We hope to break ground next year and to open the Lawrence Family Community Fitness Center sometime in 2018. Stay tuned for more information about the project as it takes shape."


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A new government survey of parents suggests that 1 in 45 children, ages 3 through 17, have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is notably higher than the official government estimate of 1 in 68 American children with autism, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Because the new numbers come from a parent survey, they don't replace the CDC's 1-in-68 figure as the official estimate of autism prevalence in the United States.
However, the CDC has acknowledged that its estimate has significant limitations. It's based on an analysis of the medical and school records of 8-year-old children at monitoring sites across the country. As such, it can miss children who are not receiving medical or special education services related to autism.
"The 1 in 45 estimate is not surprising and is likely a more accurate representation of autism prevalence in the United States," comments epidemiologist Michael Rosanoff, Autism Speaks director for public health research. "This means that 2 percent of children in the U.S. are living with autism. The earlier they have access to care, services and treatment, the more likely they are to progress." (Read statements from Autism Speaks and Autism Society of America here.)
The parent survey results released today are from the 2014 National Health Interview Survey. Conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics, it's the most in-depth survey of its kind in the United States. In all, more than 12,000 parents are interviewed on family health conditions. As part of the interview, one child in each family is randomly selected to be the subject of detailed questions on health and disabilities.
In part, the 2014 survey's high autism prevalence number reflects changes in the order and wording of the survey's questions, the authors say. They made these changes after noting that the questions on their 2011-2013 survey had likely confused parents and resulted in an underreporting of autism.
For exact wording and order of survey questions, see figure 1 below.
Indeed, the rewording and reordering of the questions produced a near doubling of reported autism diagnoses – from 1 in 80 in the 2011-2013 surveys to 1 in 45 in the 2014 survey. (See figure 2 below.)
The new numbers are more similar to those from another national parent survey – the 2013 National Survey of Children's Health – which found an autism prevalence of 1 in 50.
Pursuing more accurate numbers
In its effort to develop better methods for identifying autism and estimating prevalence, Autism Speaks has funded studies using active surveillance methods that go beyond parent reports and record reviews. In the first such study, in South Korea, researchers went into schools to screen children for autism. They found a prevalence of 1 in 38 – with many of the children having gone previously undiagnosed.
Autism Speaks and the CDC have since collaborated to support a study testing the same active screening methods in a U.S. community. The results are expected in 2016.
"We need to better understand not only who has autism," Rosanoff concludes, "but whether they are receiving the support they need and how we can ensure that they do receive it."
Download the full report here.
For more coverage, also see:
"Latest US estimate suggests 1 in 45 children have autism" (Associated Press)
"New survey method finds more kids with autism" (NBC News)
"Autism cases in US jump to 1 in 45: Who gets the diagnosis, in 8 simple charts" (Washington Post)
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Finally moved in! Felicity and I will get back to regular posting now that things have settled down. Daughters are both doing wonderfully. The new house is a wonderful place to live in a tiny town that's so easy to get around in! I've been doing my job for the last couple of days and really enjoy teaching. The OT class that I teach is much more enjoyable than the Latin, but that's because I get to teach only one class at a time instead of two.
We've also started moving ourselves into our new parish home. There's a small monastery nearby that we've been attending. I say "Small" being completely ignorant of the regular size of Orthodox monasteries. Without disclosing too much information, we've landed ourselves in a place highly recommended by some (including our priest) and irritating to others. Not because they aren't in communion, and not because they don't love Jesus, and not because they aren't Orthodox; but because they have the blessing of the Holy Synod to be a sort of Liturgical testing ground...or maybe an archeological site for the more historic form of public worship once found in Orthodoxy.
All of that said, we have started making ourselves at home in the parish community there. We are one of the only families from our city, so when we showed up last night for Vespers for Holy Cross most people were pleasantly surprised to see us there! We love the brothers and sisters we met so far, and they all love our girls (naturally).
The service is slightly different than what we're used to. Rather than start with the three traditional antiphons after "Blessed is the Kingdom..." we move right into the Trisagion and the Little Entrance, which actually functions as an entrance of the Bible into the temple! The huge book is then placed in the center of the Nave and we gather around it to hear the three readings: yes, three. We have an Old Testament, New, and then Gospel reading. Following that the priest(s) make (their) way into the altar area--not an iconostasis per se, but a lo railing with icons around it that surrounds the sacred space of the altar. At the end of the service, we were slightly confused, but having talked with Fr. S and calling our priest in North Carolina we felt a lot more secure about our growing relationship with the community up the hill.
Please keep us in prayers as our catechesis begins in earnest within the coming weeks.


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Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live, Sweden
Dag Hammarskjölds torg 4
211 18 Malmö
Malmö Live offers the best not of two worlds but of three: a top-class concert hall, conference centre and hotel all in one. Covering an entire city block, the 90,000 m2 concourse comes complete with leafy avenues and waterfront eateries. Malmö Live is not only Scandinavia's hottest cultural venue – it's a bustling residential and office district too. A dynamic new district in a prime city-centre location. Setting ambitious standards of contemporary architecture, Malmö Live's multi-level urban landscape will harness exciting contrasts between light and shade. An array of shops, restaurants and cafés mean visitors and guests won't have to look far for amenities: they'll be right there on their doorstep.
Everything's close by in Malmö. The central location with 2 minutes to Malmö Central station, three minutes by train to Triangeln, six to Hyllie – home to Malmö Arena and Emporia mega-mall – and about 20 minutes to Copenhagen Airport and 40 minutes to Malmö Airport, will provide you smooth access to and from Clarion Hotel & Congress Malmö Live. City buses, regional buses and buses to Malmö Airport also stop close by.
Malmö Live consists of three buildings where visitors are welcomed on a common entrance floor. Designed by Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Malmö Live draws on its city-centre location and multi-purpose profile. The result is a building that is open in all directions and has no front or back - a city space that erases the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. People are free to pass through or to stop and linger.
Malmö Live is a sustainable, green project. The intention is to develop the area with as little environmental impact as possible, for example by reducing energy consumption and using local energy sources such as geothermal heating, solar energy and wind power. Close proximity to City Tunnel and Central Station makes taking public transport easy. Green roofs absorb water, slow up runoff and promote biodiversity. Solar cells meet some of the building's energy requirements. Food waste is collected and turned into biogas, and there are nesting boxes for kestrels on the roofs to help this bird of prey to live in a city environment. This ideology is supporting the congress theme of the ECSS Malmö 2015 – Sustainable Sport.
In Malmö ECSS is going to demonstrate a commitment to SCSR and compliance. We are going to collect and understand data which will help ECSS to improve the performance in future events. ECSS believes that by embedding sustainability into the congress, ECSS will improve the efficiency and accelerate innovation. ECSS will develop sustainability practices which will reduce costs, improve environmental impacts and give back to the community.


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It was clear that you not only felt for us-but with us.
Pamela and David
Upper Chichester, PA
March 2, 2018
Malvern, PA- Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist / Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist
Hope Veterinary Specialists is seeking a second certified Veterinary Acupuncturist to join our growing practice. We introduced the acupuncture service in 2015 and our rapidly growing caseload necessitates the addition of another veterinary acupuncturist so that we may continue to provide the highest level of care for our patients. Acupuncture referrals come from within our multi-doctor specialty hospital as well as our extensive referring veterinary community. The candidate will oversee acupuncture cases 2-3 days per week. We welcome the addition of other integrative therapies to help further build the service, including: herbal therapies, food therapy, tui na, Class IV laser, etc. With the addition of other integrative therapies, this position has the option of becoming full time as caseload builds.
Our practice is comprised of small animal board-certified specialists in nearly every division of veterinary medicine (anesthesiology and pain management, acupuncture, cardiology, dermatology, dental and oral surgery, emergency and critical care medicine, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, medical oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology and surgery) and the diverse caseload from both our emergency service and other internal departments provides a stimulating, fast-paced environment.
In addition to direct medical care, the successful candidate may be asked to provide education for our technical staff to raise their level of patient care. The focus on education extends to our referring community as well. We are involved in continuing education opportunities locally, nationally and internationally.
As a veterinarian owned practice, Hope Veterinary Specialists is unique in the culture we have built. We pride ourselves in fostering a culture that is free of the corporate influence that is becoming more common in veterinary medicine. We value teamwork and a strong work ethic but strive to provide a work-life balance. We feel that a cohesive work environment fosters a healthy and strong community of doctors and support staff. We also believe in extending our culture through community outreach through the support of public events and charities in our area. Our 21,000 sq ft. practice includes a 16-slice CT, dedicated ICU, fluoroscopy, in-house laboratory (CBC/Chemistry/NOVA, PT/PTT), endoscopy, and digital radiology. On-site MRI, Cyberknife and linear accelerator radiation is located adjacent to our building.
Malvern and the surrounding communities represent the best of what the Philadelphia region has to offer. The Great Valley School system is ranked as one of the top in the state while the scenic and historic Pennsylvania countryside boasts open space, beautiful homes, and thriving neighborhoods. Malvern is located at the end of the "Main Line", an affluent suburb of Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love". Philadelphia and our local community offer a wide variety of cultural activities, world-class restaurants and exciting nightlife.
Skills and Qualifications:
· A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an AVMA accredited school, eligible to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Pennsylvania
· Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist, or related certifications
Job Responsibilities
· Days: 2-3 days per week (If the candidate has certifications in other integrative therapies, this position has the option of becoming full time in the future, as caseload builds.)
· Enthusiasm to build caseload from within hospital
· Active marketing of the service and hospital including referring veterinarian outreach, CE lectures, participation in hospital publications and newsletters
· Introduction of other integrative therapies including: herbal therapies, food therapy, tui na, Class IV laser, etc. is encouraged but not mandatory.
Should you be interested in Hope Veterinary Specialists, you will not be disappointed as we have a vibrant, young, enthusiastic and growing practice with a wonderful culture of cooperation and comradery. Working here is not just a job but also a unique opportunity to challenge the status quo in veterinary medicine and develop every aspect of your potential to its limit. We believe in practicing both the science and the art of veterinary medicine in an environment that fosters out of the box thinking, collaboration, and communication amongst each other and the outside world and having fun while doing so. For more information on the position, please contact Dawn Reeps (email@example.com), Dr. Kate Vickery (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Dr. Dennis Burkett (email@example.com) or call 610-296-209


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The new season of Dancing with the Stars doesn't premiere until September 19, but we feel like we've already heard more about it than the last few seasons put together thanks to the presence of Chaz Bono in the cast. A lot of people have a lot of feelings about Chaz being on the show, and unfortunately (but predictably) much of the commentary has been ignorant and transphobic. The same stupid arguments keep popping up again and again in the comments that we've read, so we put together a quick roundup of the main things that we're already tired of hearing about this situation.
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GBS recognizes and supports the philosophy that the ability to meet its commitment to providing the highest quality legal work to its clients is based upon the communicative-team effort of all the attorneys and staff. Accordingly, we are always seeking to grow and expand by adding talented individuals who are self-motivated, team-oriented and dedicated to professional excellence.
GBS is committed to the effective use of technology in its daily practice and, accordingly, seek candidates who are computer literate and who are proponents of the continued use of technology within their daily practice.
Our compensation and benefits are competitive. If you are interested in a career with us, please forward a cover letter and your resume to GBS. Attorneys applying are asked to submit a writing sample as well.
GBS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, familial status, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status or class in accordance with local, state and/or federal law.This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, terminations and access to benefits and training.


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Pat Ramsay - ready to serve
"Here I am, use me." These were the sentiments expressed by Pat Ramsay, as she recently sat down with Outlook to talk about her past year at Harvard University where she completed an Advanced Leadership Fellowship, and her plans to put what she learnt to work for Jamaica.
It was an experience, she told Outlook, that "created a shift in my whole life". Of the 400 applicants who were nominated for the programme, Ramsay was the only one from the Caribbean and one of 35 who were accepted. She was named the distinguished fellow of the group.
Ramsay confessed that she knew nothing about the programme until she was nominated by the CEO of the International Women's Forum. Ramsay was the founding member of the Jamaican chapter of the organisation. "I said 'are you crazy?' At my age for me to go sit in a classroom? But she (Lillie Richardella) made it clear that she was not even asking me." Richardella, who holds two PhDs - one from Cambridge and one from Harvard, convinced Ramsay to go for it. "She is one of the most brilliant women I know, and she said, 'Pat, you are the perfect person for this'."
Her decision was made final when her daughter did some research and showed her what the programmed entailed. "I looked at it and said, 'Yes, this is what I want'."
Ramsay said her time at Harvard was not easy. "You will start at 8 a.m, and you don't get home until 10 at night."
She said that, in the advanced leadership programme, she had all the faculties at her disposal and was encouraged to do something
outside her area of expertise. She chose the Kennedy School - a graduate school preparing leaders for democratic society and contributing to the solution of public problems.
Ramsay heard one of the professors - Marshall Ganz - being interviewed in Jamaica, and was impressed with him. "What he said about leadership resonated with me and I said, 'I am going to stick with him'." So she decided to audit his course, 'Leadership - organising people, power and change'.
But half-way through the first semester Ramsay felt like she wasn't getting it. "Five of us decided to go with this audit. The first semester was very challenging, very intense. Three quarters of my colleagues left - they registered elsewhere. What he was doing was perfect, it was my not getting it. When I saw them leaving, I felt I needed to offer him an explanation that it had nothing to do with him, it was me. But there was this gnawing thing in my gut saying 'Pat, if you don't do this you will never cross over to the other side'."
Ramsay recalls sitting outside the professor's office, her exit speech in hand. Before she entered, she meditated and said, "God, if it's my ego that is standing in my way, give me the clarity to absorb it." With that she entered his office. "He said to me, 'I never saw you as a quitter' and I said, 'I'm never so I don't know why I'm having these challenges.' And he said, 'Do you want to leave here the same way you came here or do you want deeper learning?' He said, you have to unlearn to learn. And just then I had an epiphany. We had the most beautiful conversation and I left opening myself to embrace so many things in my life."
For her final project, Ramsay decided on an Institute of Moral leadership. "I don't want people to think I'm arrogant or a symbol of morality. I want them to know I'm doing it from a place of truth." She noted that it focused on four main things - authenticity, integrity, love, and commitment. "We have to be the game changer; we have to be the game itself. We have to take responsibility and stop blaming everyone outside there. If we can touch our real being, we can come up with all this good stuff waiting to be revealed."
Ramsay has returned to Jamaica with a whole new perspective and outlook on life. "I'm trying to live in the present. I probably wasn't thinking like this before. I try to really open myself. What happens to a lot of us in my age group is we get stuck. We talk about transformational but its transactional. A lot of time it's not new information, it's information we have recycled in yourself. You don't just tell people what to do, that's not touching their soul. With PowerPoint presentation, it's not integrated into their being."
Renewed and refuelled, Ramsay is pumped and ready to go to work for her country. "Right now, my life could not be much better. Who would have known that, at this stage, I would be at Harvard? I am now more grounded in what I want to do in my life - and that is service, especially to my young people. I want to help build them and I hope they will accept me. I want people to feel comfortable with themselves. Do not get stuck, open yourself to life, that's when life becomes an adventure. I am grateful. I give thanks every minute even if my day is not going well. We will never be able to get out of the rut we are in if we are not able to say this is not working, let me go back to the drawing board."


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Rapid authoring tools have simplified the creation of eLearning courses to a large extent. However, since most rapid authoring tools are template based, after a point the interactions seem to be monotonous. There is a limit to the presentation patterns that can be created.
In Articulate Storyline, by default, we have some interactions like Click on tabs, Click on images, Slide shows, Click on numbers, etc. These are great interactivities but we constantly endeavor to present information in a different way. As a part of this effort, we experimented with the drag and drop feature. Just as in Click on tabs, images etc., when users drag a tab and drop to a place, they get to see the relevant information. This feature adds variety to the interactivities presented in the eLearning course.
Let's see the steps we followed to implement this feature.
Step 1:
Take the number of 'draggable' items you want(here I take three draggable items, that is, "circle1", "circle2", "circle3"), and take one drop area,wherever you want to drop the items to reveal the information.
Step 2:
Take the 'state' of the draggable items to identify which items are visited. (Here I take "drop" state for an object).
Step 3:
Here we have two Options.
Option 1: when you drag the item do we show the layer?
Option 2: when you drag the item do we jump to another slide?
Based on the requirement we choose any one of the above options. Here I am choosing option1.
I have taken three layers("Layer1", "Layer2", "Layer3") and in each layer I showed the respective information.
Step 4:
Now take the number of boolean variables that are equal to the number of draggable iems with the default value as "False". Here I take three boolean variables ("a", "b", "c").
Step 5:
Now write the triggers as follows "Show layer1 when user drops(dragitem1) object on target(drop area)".
Also write a trigger to change the respected boolean variable (a) to "true "when user drops (dragitem1) object on target (drop area)".
Step 6:
Next, we have to change the state of the draggable item into hidden and at the same time show that the item is visited. So we can write trigger in the layers. For the first draggable item, we can write triggers in layer1 as shown in figure.
Step 7:
Apply the same operations (repeat the steps 5 and 6) for the remaining draggable items. Now we should be able to show the information using the drag and drop feature. Click here to see this in action.
Do you think this feature will bring variety to your eLearning course? What is your view? We would like to hear your views.


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A Christmas Surprise
by Anissa Palleson
Copyright 2017 by Anissa Palleson. All rights reserved.
I couldn't see any sign of a house or any other building when Nathan pulled off onto a dirt road, but I figured he knew where we were going. After all, we were heading to his parents' place.
But that wasn't where he stopped. Pulling instead into a small clearing beside a rocky stream, which was screened in on all sides by tall trees. He killed the engine and reached for me with a wicked grin. "Come here, baby."
I hesitated. "Your parents are expecting us by dinner. Aren't they?"
"We have time. That's nearly an hour from now and we're maybe fifteen minutes away from their place. Besides, you seem a little jumpy, so I thought we should stop and do something that will help you relax."
I knew exactly what he was referring to, but I wasn't so sure it would help. Not for long, anyway. And I didn't think it was so out of place for me to be nervous, since I was going to be meeting my boyfriend's family for the first time. We had been dating for four years, since our freshman year in college, and this felt like a major step, even though he hadn't actually said that it was one.
Without waiting for an answer, he removed his seatbelt and leaned over to kiss my neck. The jerk. He knew very well that was my weakness and I moaned as my pussy readied itself for him. "Do you have something?"
"No?" My eyes flew open and I stared at him, shocked. We had always used condoms for protection because during the brief time that I'd tried to be on the pill, I'd gotten so sick all the time that having sex was out of the question, which had pretty much defeated the purpose for taking it. "Why not?"
"My parents are both nosy and old-fashioned about sex before marriage. They're pretty much guaranteed to give me hell if they find a used condom while we're staying with them."
He'd mentioned that before, but I hadn't given it much thought in that way. "Then we can't."
"Come on, Tara? Pretty please?"
I was tempted. We always fucked several times a day, whenever we could sneak the time between classes and other activities and having been nearly a full twenty-four hours since I'd been able to feel him inside me meant that I was definitely craving his cock in the worst way.
But one of us had to be sensible. And since neither of us would be graduating for another semester, not to mention the need to find jobs after that, this definitely was not the right time to even think about getting my pregnant.
Or even taking the slightest risk of a pregnancy. "No."
"That doesn't mean there isn't something else we could do." Now I removed my seatbelt and leaned over to undo the fly on his jeans before pulling his magnificent cock through the opening on his boxers.
I pressed a kiss to the thick head, feeling the bead of his cum against my tongue and he jumped.
But he twined his fingers in my hair, keeping me from bending further to take him between my lips. "You know I know I love it when you do that. But I'd really rather be inside you right now."
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CARDIFF (Reuters) - Wales suffered a blow ahead of their Six Nations game with England on Saturday when winger George North failed a late fitness test and will be replaced by Alex Cuthbert on the right wing.
North suffered a dead leg in last week's win over Italy but though he played on, heavily strapped, and scored a 70-metre try in the closing minutes, he was ruled out an hour before kickoff in Cardiff (16.50GMT).
The loss of one of their most potent weapons is a major setback for Wales, not least as Cuthbert has been struggling for form and looks a shadow of the player who scored two tries in the memorable 30-3 victory over England four years ago, having crossed the line once in his last 16 tests.
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This blog is designed to exchange ideas about how to dramatically cut your gear weight to make tramping (hiking) trips less strenuous, but still remain safe and sensible. Subscribe, make comments, ask for advice, or share your lightweight gear experiences with our community. The header photo features me on Kay's Creek Saddle. The pack is the 45Lt Zpacks Arc Blast, hiking poles Helinox FL120 and watch a Suunto Vector.
28 May 2012
2012 Gossamer Gear Gorilla Pack
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- Anonymous28 May 2012 at 16:38:00 GMT+12
Nice!! I just finished up a three day hike with mine. Rather impressed me!! I might have to start using it for the rest of the year to see how it performs.ReplyDelete
"Might have to start using it the rest of the year..."ReplyDelete
What else would you use?
I usually use my MLD Burn for three/four day trip like this one coming up but need to try out the new "toy".
The Gorilla (2010 model) was perfect for the 2 x 9 day sections of the JMT (Wild Ideas carbon fibre bear barrel fitted in well).
- Anonymous4 June 2012 at 20:40:00 GMT+12
sorry, i did not get notified you responded to my comment.ReplyDelete
my primary backpack is a zpacks zero x-small (1,000 cubic inches) and is all I have used for the last 1,000 or so miles. i ordered up the murmur because I was looking for something that could hold a few more days worth of food, and because *everybody* out there was saying this new 2012 murmur was awesome!
ps: here is my initial thoughts on the 2012 gg murmur backpack: http://hikelighter.com/2012/05/28/gossamer-gear-murmur-hyperlight-backpack-2012-first-hike-review/
Hey, thanks for you contribution - I monitor my blog weekly. I will reply with comments, ideas and suggestions ASAP - In the meantime, remember, hiking is an outdoors experience to enjoy, not an army boot camp training exercise!!


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Netafim developed and provides irrigation technologies for watermelon crops in the settlement of Kalia. Kalia cultivates approximately 1500 dunam of watermelon and controls some 15% of the seedless watermelon market in Israel.
Netafim provides products and develops irrigation technologies for researching the best irrigation method for growing Mejdool dates in the Jordan Valley, taking place in the settlement of Gilgal.
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CEO of Netafim: Ran Meidan
CEO of Netafim Israel: Roni Rot
Netafim coordinated the Pigaro project, an irrigation technology project funded by the European Union (2012- Sep. 2016). The European Union contributed EUR 5,999,987 to this EUR 8,036,698 project, funded under the FP7 program of the European commission.
Hapoalim bank finances an over USD 200 million project of Netafim in Ethiopia.
Netafim executes a NIS 65 million project in Vietnam under a contract with the Vietnamese Vingroup.
Netafim owns 16 manufacturing factories in 11 states and over 27 subsidiaries and representatives in over 110 countries.
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It was love at first sight when Jennifer Chapman of Broadneck High School set foot on the snow-capped mountain campus at the University of Vermont.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
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glad you decided to play along; it is kind of fun to check out other people's thoughts described in 6 words or lessReplyDelete
Go Lions!!! Hoping they keep winning! Where will all their winning take them, i.e. to a bowl game? Do you go to all the games??
You are sports fan? I like the Vikings myself... I think they are the same colors as your team? So we are practically twins. ;)ReplyDelete
Greetings M... with many R's! (tee hee)ReplyDelete
Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog today! Always fun to meet new friends in blogland. I see that you and I both lurve reading and are fans of Nancy Drew! Yahoo!
Have a lovely Thanksgiving and a blessed time with your family and friends.
About the only sport I'm really a fan of is Equestrian Three Day Eventing, so I'm not even sure what kind of game the Lions play, but I hope they do well for you! Oh... My hubby says that's a football team. Anyway, GO Lions for Margaret's sake! :)ReplyDelete
girl, get busy and start posting again! I've been checking your blog several times a day to make sure I haven't missed anything since I did all those last week and now you aren't posting!! so get to work! (when you are ready) also I'm curious to see if it will come through on my DashboardReplyDelete
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Winter is a magical time of year for us. The activity of the summer and fall season slows, giving way to a different pace. It's the perfect time for an escape to the great outdoors… enjoy our sunny winter weather with peaceful walks in the Canyon amidst the oaks and sycamores or try beachcombing along El Capitan State Beach. Take one of our complimentary bicycles on a leisurely ride along the coast or settle into the Spa Cabin for a Hot Stone Massage. Enjoy dinner by the fire with one of our award winning local wines and let the quiet of the Canyon bring a sense of winter wonder to you and your family.
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Enjoy an escape to the great outdoors and surround yourself with the serenity of the Canyon's naturally relaxing environment with a two-night stay in a Creekside King or Double Cabin*. Each of these cabin types includes a large, luxurious deep soaking tub and cozy gas fireplace in the cabin. Upon arrival, we will provide a wine package that includes a bottle of Santa Barbara wine, two Canyon Logo wine glasses, a wine bottle opener, and Tasting Passes for 2! Choose between either the Santa Barbara Winery tasting room, located steps from the beautiful beaches of downtown Santa Barbara or the Lafond tasting room, located at the vineyard on the panoramic hillsides of Santa Ynez wine country. Also during your stay, enjoy a 55-minute aromatherapy massage at our incomparable Canyon Spa Village. Add a second massage at a special Rustic Relaxation discounted price!
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Enjoy the simple pleasures of the change of season in the great outdoors! We are offering a wonderful midweek special this autumn that includes a one night stay in the accommodation of your choice with complimentary goodies to enjoy during your time in the Canyon. Included in your stay is a Sunrise Special built for 2. Upon arrival, you will receive 2 Canyon Breakfast coupons, hot cocoa & fresh baked cookies, and 2 Canyon Logo mugs* as a keepsake of your stay with us.
*Unlimited Canyon Market drip coffee is provided with the use of your Canyon Logo Mugs!
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Fireside Dinner Package
Escape for one night to the great outdoors and enjoy a fireside dinner under the stars! The evening of your arrival, we will deliver a Barbeque Kit from our Canyon Market and Deli. All of the ingredients you need to cook your delicious fireside dinner will be delivered to your doorstep along with one of our famous Canyon S'mores Kits for dessert.
Fireside Dinner for 2 is ONLY an additional $20 when compared to standard Cabin pricing!
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Offer available September 3rd through November 20th 2018.
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The album is due out on June 11 and will be available for pre-order starting April 30. Logan, James, Carlos, and Kendall took to Twitter last Friday to tell fans the names of four of the tracks. Take a look at photos of each title track reveal, also listed below, from today's Vine.
1. "24/seven"
2. "Like Nobody's Around"
3. "Get Up"
4. "Song For You feat. Karmin"
5. "Run Wild"
6. "Crazy For U"
7. "Picture This"
8. "Confetti Falling"
9. "Amazing"
10. "We Are"
11. "Love Me Again"
12. "Just Getting Started"
13. "Untouchable"
14. "Lost in Love featuring Jake Miller"
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Published:Sunday | May 8, 2016 | 5:31 PM
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has issued a scam alert.
It is warning people purchasing motor vehicles to be wary of sales persons claiming to be selling vehicles via auctions facilitated by the Customs agency.
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Anna Kendrick in Glamour August 2014: My Appearance Has "Never Been My Moneymaker"Say what you want about her "Twilight" roots, but Anna Kendrick has more than proven herself as one of the most butt-kicking gals in Tinseltown.
In her new Glamour magazine feature, the "Pitch Perfect" star explains why this year is the busiest one of her life so far.
"It's really fun. It's like eating Cheerios every morning and then switching to Froot Loops. It's exciting to eat Froot Loops!"
On her "Dongs All Over the World" Saturday Night Live digital short:
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"Sometimes I just want to wear the same outfit for three days in a row. And I kind of can't."
Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) decodes her tweets for Glamour:
The tweet: "Thought for the day: If I were going to take a naked picture of myself, I would…clean my room first."
The backstory: "So I go on Reddit and invariably end up clicking on 'GoneWild' posts. It's always girls taking naked pictures in the mirror, and their room behind them is a disaster. If I were a guy, I would not be turned on. I would be like, 'Make your bed!'"
The tweet: "Someone just looked at my food selection and said, 'Aw, good for you.' If she goes missing, I've been at home all day."
The backstory: "You know when you order pasta and somebody says, 'Good for you'? It's this passive-aggressive underhanded compliment. I should be secure enough not to let it bother me, but I was like, 'What the f--k is that supposed to mean?'"


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The Council on Aging was launched in 1985 as a vital outgrowth from a mayoral task force on senior issues. The task force saw the need for an engaged, impartial and accountable group to continually study gaps in services for seniors and to be an advocate on behalf of senior issues. COA is now an independent, board-directed 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
COA strives to ensure that the community values, honors and supports older adults and caregivers by addressing unmet needs through information, advocacy and education and by being a catalyst for comprehensive solutions.
How does the Council on Aging work?
The Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee has made Middle Tennessee a better place for over a million seniors and their families over the last 30 years.
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Providing free information and referral services to help older adults and caregivers better understand services available.
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Fostering collaboration among the leaders from all senior service branches.
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