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The Hornbeck Theatre was opened by Griffith Consolidated Theatres Inc. on July 10, 1947.
In 1973 the balcony area was remodeled into a piggyback twin—named the Penthouse. Currently the theatre is operated by Jones Theatres, Inc. in a joint venture with Carmike Cinemas Inc.
There are 509 seats downstairs (Hornbeck) and 286 upstairs (Penthouse).
The architect for the original Hornbeck building was Jack Corgan and Associates. Architect on the remodeling and creation of the upstairs Penthouse Theatre in 1972 was Larry Blackledge and Associates.
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My wife and I live just outside of Shawnee. We travel a lot and always hear people complain about the high cost of movie going. We always laugh and then tell them about our "little secret" in Shawnee! We spread the word to families that we know who would like to experience a real movie theater without breaking their wallets. Last winter, my wife spent $10 for us to see a movie, two large drinks, and a large popcorn. Can't beat that with a stick! To the owners of the Hornbeck, THANK YOU! You have made it possible for families to experience the true theater experience at a very affordable price.
Nice grand opening shots of the Hornbeck Theater can be seen by typing in word "hornbeck" -
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The Hornbeck Theater showing "National Lampoon's Vacation" with Chevy Chase and "Mr. Mom" with Michael Keaton in 1983.
The Penthouse was my favorite of these two. The Hornbeck seemed to have not-so-good sightlines despite having a large screen. The acoustics were not very good either. Too much echo at the time. The Penthouse was great though. Intimate and nice size screen for the seating. I remember seeing Porky's there several times with a full house each time. Only thing I worried about was if the building could hold the wieght. Still, a great place to see a flick.
Roadside Oklahoma site features both vintage and modern images of the Hornbeck & Penthouse Cinemas,
From 2010 a photo view of the Hornbeck in Shawnee Here and Here.
This is what the Hornbeck Theatre neighborhood looks like now days,
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Griffith Consolidated Theatres, Inc., Circuit opened the Hornbeck Theatre , named after owner Adam Hornbeck, on July 10, 1947. It was constructed in 1946 but wartime steel shortages prevented its completion until construction completed in 1947. Eugene Gilboe of Dallas created the large abstract morals in the theater.
it's now running as a joint venture with AMC. listed on the AMC site as Hornbeck Twin. https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/oklahoma-city/hornbeck-twin
It appears that only one half of the balcony is used for screening. What is the other half used for or was it not closed off?
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THE ARCHBISHOPRIC OF YORK.In a previous chapter reference was made to St. Bonaventure's appointment to the Archiepiscopal See of York. It occurred in the year 1265. The See of York had been rendered vacant by the death of Bishop Godfrey de Kinton, or William Ludham--it is not certain which of these two prelates immediately preceded Bonaventure's appointment. The English chroniclers do not refer to our Saint's nomination. The fact may never have come to their knowledge, or their silence may be accounted for by their opposition to foreign appointments. The epoch was one of the most troublous in the history of England. The country was in the throes of the civil war kindled by the revolt of the Earl of Leicester against Henry III. The partial success of the Earl and the captivity of Henry moved Pope Urban to intervene. He despatched Cardinal Guido to England as his legate, but the latter having been threatened with death if he dared to set foot in the country, remained in France. His mission was a failure. After a short delay, and some ineffectual negotiations, he returned to Rome, where shortly afterwards he was raised to the Papacy. It was this Pontiff who appointed Bonaventure to the See of York. He was thoroughly acquainted with the disturbed state of the country {83} and knew full well the manifold and serious difficulties which would beset the occupant of so important a See. In the Bull of appointment he makes particular reference to this. He beseeches the Saint to attend diligently to the needs of the Church and to work for the peace and welfare of the Kingdom "sorely disturbed and convulsed by the storms of civil strife".
The condition of the Church in England was not more satisfactory than that of the State. It was deprived of the liberty necessary for its genuine welfare. In the year 1261, we hear the Bishops of England, in Council at Lambeth, bewailing the violation of the Church's rights which they asserted were trampled under foot. They enumerated the following abuses which commonly prevailed: the undue interference of the civil power in ecclesiastical matters; the intrusion by secular authority of incumbents into benefices; the unjust and violent seizure of Church property and the goods of the clergy; the pretension of the Crown to the right of patronage in all the more important benefices; finally, the plurality of benefices, and the tenure of benefices by foreign ecclesiastics.
No sooner was the Papal Bull delivered to Bonaventure than he hastened to Perugia, where the Pope was residing, and besought him not to impose upon him so weighty a responsibility. We know not what reasons he adduced, but they must have been very powerful to overcome the Pope's {84} resolution and turn him from his purpose, for he seems to have chosen Bonaventure after the fullest deliberation and to have been very intent upon his accepting the dignity. It appears that the Chapter of York had chosen its Dean as Archbishop, but the Pope refused to ratify the election, declaring that on the present occasion he reserved to himself the right of appointment. In the Bull which he issued to our Saint, [Footnote 37] he says:--
[Footnote 37: Cf. Wadding, Anno 1265. No. 14.]
"We have long considered this appointment. We have given it our profound and careful attention. Our mind has long been occupied with it in all its bearings. The welfare of a Church so great and honourable, of a daughter so noble and so devoted to the Apostolic See, of a Catholic Kingdom so renowned as England and so dear to the Roman See--the welfare of a Church so amply endowed and enjoying Archiepiscopal dignity fills us with deepest solicitude. It has aroused our anxiety, increased our vigilance and intensified our deliberation. We have studied more intimately, and considered more carefully, all that in this election might make for the greater welfare of the Church, of the Apostolic See, and of the entire Kingdom. We have striven by every means in our power to find a worthy man--one devoted to the Apostolic See and suited to the wants of the aforesaid Church and zealous for the peace and welfare of the Kingdom--a man conspicuous for virtue, renowned for {85} learning, remarkable for foresight--a man whom the Lord might love, in whose goodness He might dwell--a man whose good deeds render him worthy of imitation, by whom the Catholic flock as by a shining light may be led to salvation. Seeking for such an one we have fixed our choice on thee--our mind has rested upon thee with entire satisfaction. For we behold in thee religious fervour, candour of life, irreproachable conduct, renowned learning, prudent foresight, serious gravity. We see that thou hast so long and so laudably presided over thine Order, and fulfilled so faithfully the office of Minister-General--exercising it prudently and profitably for the greater honour and welfare of the Order, striving to live innocently under regular observance, showing thyself peaceful and lovable to all. Wherefore, we are fully convinced that we see in thee what we desire for the welfare of the said Church, the Apostolic See and the entire Kingdom. By our Apostolic authority, therefore, we make provision for the aforesaid Church through thee, and constitute thee its Archbishop and Pastor, absolving thee from the office of Minister-General and transferring thee to the said Church, granting thee free licence to go thither. Therefore we exhort, admonish, affectionately entreat, and strictly command thee by virtue of holy obedience not to resist the Divine Will, nor to oppose any obstacle nor delay to our command, but humbly to submit to the call of Heaven and accept the burden placed upon thee by God."
Undoubtedly, only the gravest reasons could have induced Bonaventure to resist so urgent an appeal of the Vicar of Christ. What they were we do not know, and it is useless to enter upon conjectures. The incident shows us the extraordinary esteem in which our Saint was held, and it also gives us an insight into the deep solicitude with which the Popes in the thirteenth century watched over the interests of the Church in England. The action of the Roman Pontiffs in appointing foreign ecclesiastics to English Sees has been severely condemned by Protestant historians, but anyone reading the Bull of Bonaventure's appointment must confess that they took the greatest care to select worthy and suitable candidates.
Having succeeded in obtaining the revocation of his appointment, our Saint went to Paris, where he remained teaching and attending to the affairs of the Order until the year 1269, when he celebrated the General Chapter at Assisi. Returning again to Paris he devoted himself to his writings, lectures, sermons and ministerial duties, until 1271, when at Viterbo he played a most important part in a very memorable event. On the death of Clement IV. (1268), the Cardinals were so hopelessly divided in their opinions that for nearly three years they were unable to agree in the choice of a successor. In the year just mentioned they were assembled at Viterbo. Six candidates were, before them for election and there seemed but little chance {87} of arriving at any decision. Bonaventure's reputation was so great that the Cardinals sought his services, and, according to one chronicler, [Footnote 38] empowered him to nominate himself or any other to the Papal See, promising at the same time to ratify his selection. He nominated Theobald of Piacenza, a most worthy man who was at that time Legate in Syria. The Cardinals acquiesced in his choice and the new Pope took the name of Gregory X. This incident must be regarded as quite authentic, for reference is made to it in the process of our Saint's canonization. That the Cardinals seriously authorized him to nominate himself is the only item concerning which a doubt may be raised. To some writers it seems too improbable on the face of it, and they refuse to admit it.
[Footnote 38: Bartholomew of Pisa, "Conformities," Lib. I. Conform. 8. Pars. 2.]
The election of Gregory exercised an unforeseen influence on Bonaventure's career. The new Pope arrived at Viterbo in 1272, and proceeded to Rome, where he was solemnly crowned in the year 1273. Full of admiration for our Saint and reposing the greatest confidence in his wisdom, he desired to avail himself of his counsel in the government of the Church. Accordingly he summoned him to Rome and confided to him the transaction of many important matters. Amongst these was the selection of Legates to undertake the reconciliation {88} of the Greeks and Tartars to the Latin Church. However, his stay in Rome was not of long duration, for in the same year, 1273, he was back again in Paris attending to his ministerial duties and working for the fulfilment of a very important commission entrusted to him by the Pope.


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Recently, the attention of the investors had turned to blockchain technology while the focus was on Bitcoin in the previous year. The potentiality of the blockchain in its uses and practical applications attracted them rather than fuelling Bitcoin. Xunlei which is a leading internet firm in China had risen 4.3% premarket trading on April 20 after its announcement on the launching of "Thunderchain". And on May 16 the company had again announced that they had opened the blockchain technology for the global DApps developers to make the connection with the 400 million users of Xunlei's products and services and to create applications.
Xunlei ThunderChain Blockchain
Thunderchain which was launched in late April is more attractive for its speed as compared to other blockchains. Its innovative architecture is possible to create a new block in every second and its network can process millions of transactions per second. It's press release also notes that it will be supporting smart contracts written in the Solidity language and making it compatible with Ethereum and a range of existing applications that use this system. Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance is the algorithm developed in 1999 by MIT professors Miguel Castro and Barbara Liskov, is which the ThunderChain relied on.
ThunderChain also proved that it is useful in other areas such as healthcare, IP exchange, and house rental fields. ThunderChain developers will be receiving a variety of investment, marketing, and technical support. Bitcoin and Ethereum have shown the industry something considered impossible before. But now they are far from being perfect. People are waiting for technology for the future which will reshape how we work or live. However, it appears that no technical details to support these claims are available in English at time of writing, and the software's proprietary licensing means that programmers won't be able to scrutinize or learn from it.


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Looking for Executive Search technology? Five key questions to ask!
Every year, hundreds of retained executive search firms make technology purchasing decisions. Many of them go on to implement systems which will provide years of value and benefit – but, sadly, others make expensive decisions that they will go on to regret. There is no one system which is best for every firm. However, there are five key questions that every buyer should ask themselves – and the vendors – prior to selecting an executive search software solution.
Question 1: From where do I need to access my business information?
Think about your users and where they work. Your office may well be PC-based, but do you wish to facilitate home working? If so, what is your view on installing your software on home machines – is browser-based access a better solution in these scenarios, even if Windows software is acceptable on office machines? What about mobile access? What devices do you and your users have? What devices might your future users have? Can your chosen platform support these tools? Don't select a system that will constrain your ability to work!
Question 2: What are my sources of business information?
Your supplier will provide a database. You'll need to provide much of the data. The systems need to make that as easy as possible. Think about how you source. LinkedIn? Xing? Google News? Telephone sourcing? Spreadsheets from researchers? Ask the vendor to demonstrate how this information can be quickly found and subsequently imported. What about softer business intelligence and updates? Can the database source business information "live" and use this to support your internal information? This can be particularly valuable for firms without extensive and dedicated research support. As a case study – "I receive a business development call from a Company that is not in the database. What happens next?"
Question 3: Reporting is one of the most time-consuming tasks for many firms. How can the system help?
This is a key question. During your presentations, you will see lots of beautiful charts, and many gorgeous reports. The reality, of course, is that those reports and charts have been designed to look good in demonstrations. The dirty secret of recruitment software reporting is that the reality rarely lives up to the sales pitch. That's because most tools produce reports in a format that cannot be easily edited in Word. For some reports, that's fine – metrics and the like don't need to go to Word. But if you need to produce client reports you will almost certainly need to edit them on the fly. Ask, in a demonstration, to see exactly that – ask your sales consultant to open a report in Word and make changes to it. You may be surprised by what you see! Which brings us on to…
Question 4: Can the system enhance my relationships with clients?
Reports are a pain. For many firms though, they are becoming less and less important because of the rise of the Client Portal. Client Portal allow you to provide "report type" information via a secure website, 24×7. The best ones are slick, secure and fully under your control. Your clients may not be interested in this service – yet – but it's worth ensuring that your vendor is able to provide this functionality in case circumstances change!
Question 5: What level of service and support can I expect?
If you are starting from scratch with an empty database, your "implementation" may take a matter of hours. If you are working with legacy data, your project may take several months. Either way, you need to be comfortable that the vendor will support you throughout the process and beyond. It's always worth asking for references but, in reality, references are not always typical of the client experience – the sales consultant is unlikely to introduce you to an unhappy client! A good tip is to seek out the testimonials page on the vendor website – ours is here – and see if you can find a company you know. Testimonials show that the primary contact is happy with the vendor, but if you know other people in the firm – the users – you can often get a better understanding of how the users feel about a product. Also take a look at the commercial strength of the vendors – the recruitment software market is turbulent at the best of times, and political changes in the US and Europe will have an impact – here's a blog on that topic.
Your selection of an executive search management system is a key decision for your firm. It's worth taking the time to ensure that the product meets your needs – don't be afraid to challenge your sales consultant and ensure that they are able to validate any claims they might make!
Dillistone Systems provides FileFinder Anywhere Executive Search Software to hundreds of search firms and in-house teams, worldwide. Now available directly in your browser with no installation necessary, it offers a combination of search assignment management, CRM, report writing and research tools. FileFinder Anywhere is hosted in the Cloud, in a secure environment and backed up daily for you. All you need is internet access to be able to work anywhere, on any device – which can lead to increased collaboration, productivity and efficiency.
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Those of us who work in animal welfare are frequently asked to answer a question that has no answer: When is the right time to end the life of a loved animal? A lousy question, but I guess it's just part of the job.
I first faced this question with Hamish, the much-loved dog of my roommate, many years ago. In the blink of an eye, he went from a happy, goofy pal to the point where every motion was labored. Still, he continued to smile when he heard his name, to sigh a happy sigh when held.
Ending Hamish's suffering by ending his life wasn't my decision to make, but I don't think I would have been any better at it than was my roommate. Every good hour seemed to erase a day's discomfort. We loved him; we didn't want to let him go.
Finally it was clear that Hamish didn't just hurt. He was in real pain. No more drugs, no miracles, no happiness left. Finally, it was clear that we had waited too long.
We bought him a pepperoni pizza, extra cheese, and fed him small bites. We drove to his favorite place, the beach, and unable to stand on his own, I ran with him in my arms. We chased some waves, splashed a bit in the surf, and then sat for awhile, this wonderful dog and a few of us who had been lucky enough to know him.
The veterinarian gently injected a vein as we held him. Surprisingly, his dying was without drum roll, without thunder. As we watched him and cried, it was clear that we had waited too long.
I still don't know much about the best "how" and "when" to make this choice for the animals in my family. But I do know that it is a gift we are responsible for giving to the animals who give us so much, and that avoiding the decision -- as understandable as that is -- is selfish. I also know that there probably never is a right time, and that each time I've made the choice I've wrestled afterwards with "did I wait too long" or "did I act too soon."
We should have been thinking more about Hamish and less about how much his absence would hurt. He wasn't the kind of guy to hold a grudge, so I stopped feeling guilty long ago. Mostly, then as now, I feel happy to have been with him. Mostly, I remember Hamish as he lived. And I know that everyone loved lives forever, perhaps in a literal way, and surely in the hearts of those who love them.


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Choosing the Right Holiday
At CycleActive we carefully grade our trips to a required level of fitness and, for a required level of mountain biking skill. We also offer personal advice to anyone who needs it, by email or on the phone, thus ensure that you find a holiday suitable for your abilities and desires.
Fitness grade 3. Good fitness from regular exercise sessions and time spent actively involved in cycling. Can ride full days in any terrain at a steady pace.
Skill grade C. Can ride over most normal terrain including steep, rough, narrow tracks with tree roots and other small obstacles forming part of the normal ride. Confident on all man-made singletrack trails and will be able to ride most small drops/step-downs or other technical trail features.
of local wine, straight from the barrel!) and its roof top terrace overlooking the village streets and mountains beyond, this is the perfect place to be based.
While cycling in Spain you need to be able to carry your own basic provisions and tools, as the vehicle cannot follow us during the rides. Our leaders carry a good toolkit and will help to fix most bike problems, and if the problem is too serious we are usually not far from assistance or a road. Our vehicles will be permanently based at the Pension, should anyone need to be collected from a distant valley due to a medical or technical problem. Note that while we do have a well-equipped workshop, we cannot guarantee to be equipped for all repairs and there are no bikeshops nearby, so you must ensure that your bike is in good working order before coming on the tour.
If you want to use your own bike it is usually easy to find flights which are suitable and we will send you our guideline packing instructions. If you prefer to rent one for the trip we offer excellent bikes from DMR, Trek and Kona. Please call us to discuss bike hire so that we can find what's best for you.
We can book your flight through an ATOL bonded agent and you will have a separate contract for your flight with them. Alternatively you can book your own flights through Easyjet, BMI, Monarch or Thomson who cover most regional UK airports. With a transfer time of around 2 hours from airport to guesthouse we can only make one journey on arrival day and departure day. This is usually time to fit in with flights arriving mid to late afternoon and departing at a similar time. If you wish to arrive early you may be able to take a taxi to a beachside bar or just relax at the café in Alicante airport. If you need to arrive late please let us know so we can organise a taxi for you at an additional cost. On departure day you will need to reserve an extra transfer with us if you intend to fly home earlier than the afternoon transfer allows – please check availability and prices before booking your flights.
For entry into Spain, UK citizens need a full passport, but a visa is not required.
On booking, a detailed list of useful and essential items will be sent to you. You must bring your own cycle helmet that must be worn for all cycle rides.


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See for yourself why cutting-edge builders turn to the Knauf Insulation EcoSeal System. Garbett Homes is a nationally-renown green building leader whose homes earn HERS scores (Home Energy Rating System) of 40 or better - meaning very energy efficient homes. Every home by Garbett features many standard green features, including Knauf Insulation's EcoSeal. The result is a home with much lower utility bills.


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Furniture Shopping Confusing You? This Article Will Clear It Up For You
Furniture is a home. Homes need furniture because it serves a purpose and it gives a place a personality. Since you need to buy it anyways, why not buy it smartly?
Furniture is something that can be a big-ticket item. This is why you should look at buying furniture is a great option. You can find used furniture by searching your local paper's classified ads, garage sales and classified ads. You can have the furniture and then invest in having it reupholstered.This technique will save a considerable amount of money.
When buying items for a home office, buy pieces that are multipurpose. An example would be an armoire makes the perfect piece of furniture in which can be used to house a wireless printer and also store excess printing supplies.
Check out the frame before purchasing. The board should be at least an inch thick or more. Your sofa can squeak if its board is any thinner. Sit and bounce around a bit on the couch to test it for sounds.
Make sure you buy fit the area you wish to add it in. Whether buying a sofa, a couch or a table, you need to know that it will fit. Guessing can turn into disaster.
Inspect the legs on a piece of furniture prior to making your purchase. The chairs legs should be hefty and bolted into the frame. Wooden legs are more durable than legs made from metal, rubber or plastic, which can easily scratch flooring.
Check to see if the builder has installed a plywood back instead of budgeting out by using heavy cardboard or composite wood. Put some pressure on both sides of the furniture so you can be sure it's not moving around a lot.
Think about what people who use your new furniture. If you live alone, your furniture may not get much use, but if you're a parent, you need sturdy items. Many pets shed frequently, and there are fabrics more prone to picking up hair than others.
Test your used furniture before you buy it. You are checking for sturdiness and that there isn't any signs of damage. Flipping it over will also let you look for labels or manufacturer marks that help determine value.
Check the condition of furniture before accepting it.You don't need to get stuck with a piece of furniture that is in the middle just because your friend no longer wants it. You might not feel like shelling out cash for a brand new piece, but a poor quality item may be more trouble than it is worth.
Make sure the piece is comfortable if you are thinking of buying furniture that is made to relax on.Since you spend many hours on your sofa or in your bed, you want it to be as comfortable as possible.
A lot of companies try to sell fake leather sofas because they can make more money if they just tell you it's real leather. Check over the sofa, pay special attention to all that the salesperson is saying, and know that faux leather shouldn't be over $800.
There may be some furniture circulars that you're missing out on. These special deals are normally found inserted in newspaper inserts or junk mail.
These items can go out of money and may not be right for you.
Were you aware that some holidays are better furniture sales? Veterans Day and Presidents Day are two such holidays for furniture shopping. The smartest time for buying is around Christmas and Independence Day. Prices can even find good financing options at those times.
Check out resale shops if you want to spend less on quality furniture. You will surely see a wide range of quality items at reduced prices.
If green is your thing, there are a number of options to consider.But watch out there who will mislead you into thinking you're getting something that is good for the environment when it might not be.You can check if the piece is Oeko Tek certified or FSC certified. This ensures you determine if it's green friendly.
If you're not having an easy time when you're looking for furniture, think about a used piece that you can re-cover or refinish. You can fix up this used furniture at a deep discount and put those savings towards reupholstering it or refinishing it.
Check out the piece's details to be sure it's well-crafted. Are buttons securely sewn to it to where they won't fall off? Does the item's trim line up perfectly? If they aren't, then you should look at other furniture.
If you've got a lot of different kinds of furniture or you're able to get some more for cheap, simply make changes. There are many ways to alter furniture to suit your taste. You can stain it, stain it, add covers to it, or just figure out a way that it can look different to you.
Second hand furniture may fit your budget a tight budget. A lot of stores rent out furniture and sell it after it is rented. Often the items were just used as staging in a home that is for sale. This furniture could be in really good condition because it just was only used for display.
Avoid buying mattresses from the online site known as Craigslist.
You don't want the joints to creak or see wobbling movement. Check out the back side of the couch to ensure that it's not hollow and has a strong center support.
If you are limited to purchasing your furniture bit by bit, choose timeless styles since they are easy to match with.
Don't get rid of good dining room chairs because their cushions are worn. You can pick the same fabric or try something completely new. Chairs of good quality are becoming harder to find; therefore, so hang onto the ones you have.
Now that you've finished finding information in this article, you are ready to buy your furniture with knowledge behind you. You can find the right items at the right price. Utilize these tips so that you can maximize the effectiveness of your furniture shopping and have fun while doing it.


text: How To Cultivate Mentors In The Workplace Who do you turn to when you need career or life advice? At some point in our lives, we all need guidance, and a mentor is someone who can help us by providing genuine and trustworthy advice. A mentor is someone who recognizes our strengths and helps with our weaknesses. They're also honest and provide constructive criticism. Put another way: mentors provide a breadth of knowledge and support that we would not be able to attain on our own. Leaders of an organization want their employees to identify with their culture, develop self-confidence, and increase productivity through professional and personal growth. This keeps employees engaged, which leads to better retention, productivity, and can increase your bottom line. Gallup revealed organizations with high employee engagement earned 10 percent higher customer ratings, achieved 22 percent higher profitability, and gained 21 percent higher productivity. As a result, they also experienced lower turnover. Research from the Hay Group shows that organizations with high employee engagement scores generated 2.5 times the amount of revenue. In a survey of leaders from Fortune 500 companies, 96 percent reported that mentoring was an important employee development tool, and 75 percent said it was a key factor in their own personal success. Mentors are clearly a powerful resource for companies. However, that raises a very important question: how do you identify what employees would be good mentors? These are a few things to look for in a mentor: 1. Confidence. Words and actions lose their power if a person doesn't believe in them. Helping others achieve self-confidence will be a futile task if the mentor doesn't have confidence in him/herself first. 2. Commitment to their work and organization. A mentor is someone who will be willing to meet regularly. You want to make sure that the company and helping others advance is their priority. These types of people will have well defined career goals. When a mentor is matched with a mentee, having similar career goals will encourage a strong bond and mutual gain. 3. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback. Being able to approach weakness with an honest and positive attitude is a rare skill that can transform good employees into great ones. As a company, promoting these characteristics can improve transfer of knowledge, expand relationships, improve productivity, and raise up mentors in your organization. So, how do you develop these three traits in your current employees? There are two main ways to do this. 1. Offer employee development courses, promote volunteer opportunities, and put on company-wide events. To build up more mentors in your organization, provide development courses that are taught by your very own top talent. In an effort to help your employees identify a mentor on their own, host networking events for your employees, so they can get to know each other better. Offering volunteer opportunities is another way to get your employees more involved, and it helps them bond with other co-workers. Your employees want to develop and grow, and these opportunities can help them do just that. 2. Have employees meet regularly with managers. The millennial and Gen Z generations want constant feedback on how they're doing and one-on-one interactions with their managers. This is a form of mentorship in itself, where the manager gives constructive feedback and asks how the employee is doing. This two-way communication keeps employees engaged, valued, and appreciated, and helps managers practice mastering the art of feedback. Bonus: How to Find a Mentor Once you have identified potential mentors, the next step is contacting them and setting up a time to meet. Follow these steps to insure a successful meeting: 1. Obtain a reference. A mutual contact that can validate your experience will not only get your foot in the door, but help to establish trust early on. Mentors have busy schedules and are in high demand, but a referral will show them you have something to offer. 2. Send an email. Start it all off with an email. This email should demonstrate your attention to detail and research; show that you are aware of their body of work and how it has impacted you. Be short and concise about the guidance you want, yet remain humble and never bluntly ask "will you be my mentor?" Becoming a mentor is a time-consuming commitment that must be eased into and you don't want to scare them away. Lastly, be accommodating towards their schedule. As a mentee, don't expect mentors to hold your hand. You should be the one managing meetings, creating an agenda, and reporting progress. Don't make the mentor do the work. 3. Follow up with a phone call. Chances are you will get their voice mail. Reference your email. Keep it short and sweet, and they'll get back to you when they have a chance. 4. Treat your first meeting like an interview. Dress well, arrive early, prepare questions/answers, and do research in advance. Potential questions include: "What is the most valuable advice you have given/received?" or "What are the characteristics of success"? Also, take time to explain ways in which you can mutually benefit each other: "I think we have much to offer each other in the way of experiences and insight." Mentors need to know that the effort they put forward will benefit them as well. If you meet at a restaurant, be sure to pick up the check. 5. Send a follow-up note. After your first meeting, immediately send an email or, preferably, a hand-written note thanking them for their time. Keep it short: "I wanted to thank you again for taking time out of your day to meet with me. I appreciate your advice and look forward to speaking with you again." This can be followed by a later email going over any next steps that were discussed or advice given that you implemented successfully. For example: "I started using your advice to improve my presentation skills and I have been asked to present at our next board meeting. Thank you so much!" 6. Don't be overbearing. You don't have to meet regularly. That may sound counter-intuitive, but mentors are usually extremely busy and may not have the time to meet with you on a frequent basis. Don't be offended by that, but instead, be flexible. Maybe they only have time to meet with you bi-monthly or bi-annually. To the same point, don't overcommunicate either. While following up is good, an email or phone call out of the blue on a weekly basis is most likely too much for a mentor to fit into their schedule. These are the steps that will help secure an influential and highly scarce role model that is invested in your success. For some, the thought of seeking out a mentor is scary and intimidating. Getting started is the hardest part, and your future self will thank you for taking the time to identify a mentor to help you in your career and future life decisions. Don't forget that it may be a good to have more than one mentor. Like a doctor, sometimes it's good to get a second opinion. There's not a limit on how many mentors you can have, and getting advice and insight from multiple mentors can be extremely beneficial for you. With a mentor guiding you, you can arrive at your next difficult career decision or a tough situation at work and overcome it with ease, because you have a wise mentor guiding you through it. Mentors are beneficial to everyone, whether you're just starting out in your career or running a business, you can never have enough advice. Whether you're looking to cultivate mentors within your organization or find a mentor for your own career, it starts with the people you know. Now, go and find them. Can you think of any potential mentors in your organization? Katie Roth Katie Roth has been in a leadership role in the employment industry for the majority of her career. Currently, she is Manager, Talent Acquisition for Oasis, a Paychex® Company. Katie is a graduate of the University of Iowa and is certified by both the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, and the National Association of Personnel Services, as a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC).


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Standard Test Methods for Determination of Fracture Toughness of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature
Fracture toughness is determined in three-point or four-point bending on chevron-notched bars of rectangular cross-section. Testing of four specimens per type/brand is recommended by ASTM.
Significance and Use
Fracture toughness, KIc, is a measure of the resistance to crack extension in a brittle material. These test methods may be used for material development, material comparison, quality assessment, and characterization.
The pb and the vb fracture toughness values provide information on the fracture resistance of advanced ceramics containing large sharp cracks, while the sc fracture toughness value provides this information for small cracks comparable in size to natural fracture sources. Cracks of different sizes may be used for the sc method. If the fracture toughness values vary as a function of the crack size it can be expected that KIsc will differ from KIpb and KIvb.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the fracture toughness, KIc, determination of advanced ceramics at ambient temperature. The methods determine KIpb (precracked beam test specimen), KIsc (surface crack in flexure), and KIvb (chevron-notched beam test specimen). The fracture toughness values are determined using beam test specimens with a sharp crack. The crack is either a straight-through crack formed via bridge flexure (pb), or a semi-elliptical surface crack formed via Knoop indentation (sc), or it is formed and propagated in a chevron notch (vb), as shown in Fig. 1.
Note 1-The terms bend(ing) and flexure are synonymous in these test methods.
1.2 These test methods are applicable to materials with either flat or with rising R-curves. Differences in test procedure and analysis may cause the values from each test method to be different. For many materials, such as the silicon nitride Standard Reference Material 2100, the three methods give identical results at room temperature in ambient air.
1.3 The fracture toughness values for a material can be functions of environment, test rate and temperature. These test methods give fracture toughness values for specific conditions of environment, test rate and temperature.
1.4 These test methods are intended primarily for use with advanced ceramics which are macroscopically homogeneous. Certain whisker- or particle-reinforced ceramics may also meet the macroscopic behavior assumptions. Single crystals may also be tested.
1.5 This standard begins with a main body that provides information on fracture toughness testing in general. It is followed by annexes and appendices with specific information for the particular test methods.
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Extracted, with permission, from ASTM C1421 Standard Test Methods for Determination of Fracture Toughness of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature, copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428. A copy of the standard may be purchased from ASTM International, phone 610-832-9555, e-mail: email@example.com, website: www.astm.org.
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As you well know I'm in Northern California (Napots is in Central California near Sacramento). Hey Napots, you heard that we had TWO tornadoes near the coast? on Jan 6th? Didn't cause any damage, but it's funny to see from time to time.
So any of you guys experiencing any storms? or just weird weather?


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Men's Fellowship
What It Is / Whose It For:
The Men's Fellowship is for men to meet together, study God's word, and encourage each other in the Christian faith. It is open to all males (15+) who want to study God's word and put faith into practice.
Where It Is / When It Is:
We meet in our church just outside of the sanctuary on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, from 8:30 to 10:30, and feel free to fellowship afterwards as/if your time allows.
How You Can Participate in the Ministry:
Men are encouraged to join in sincere fellowship, share their honest thoughts confidently, and sharpen their swords, as well as, experience the adventures of living for Christ and overcoming obstacles with His help!
How You Can Serve in the Ministry:
Opportunities exist to participate in great breakfast preparations, setup/cleanup, worship, and assisting with Bible study facilitation.
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"I feel like this tour is coming at the perfect time," Drake announced last week. "It's taking place in the season that we all wait for, We're outdoors and you've got every single artist you wait to hear in the club on one bill… that's Club Paradise." –
Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) March 27, 2012
Grammy-nominated, Young Money/ Cash Money recording artist Drake, will bring The Club Paradise Tour to Cincinnati, OH at Riverbend Music Center on Wednesday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets for the Cincinnati show, Reserved Pavilion $55.75, $75.75, $95.75, $150.75 and GA Lawn $35.75(plus applicable fees), go on sale to the public on Saturday, March 31 at 10:00am at http://www.Ticketmaster.com, http://www.Riverbend.org and all Ticketmaster outlets including select Kroger stores. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000.
A passionate and dynamic performer renowned for his energetic performances and creative stage designs, Drake's The Club Paradise Tour promises to be a sonic and visual spectacle on a scale unlike anything he has accomplished in his already legendary, critically acclaimed career.
Released in November 2011, Drake's second studio album Take Care debuted atop the Billboard Top 200 chart at #1 and was the biggest first-week Soundscan tally of Drake's career, with over 630,000 units sold. The eagerly anticipated album was the third highest selling debut of 2011, clocking in behind Lady Gaga's Born This Way (1.1 million sold) and label president and mentor Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV (964,000), which Drake also appeared. Take Care arrived to a chorus of acclaim from critics and consumers alike with Rolling Stone raving that Drake "seamlessly blends those genres (Pop, R&B, Rap) in fluid, rich tracks.", and New York Times anointing Drake as "hip-hop's current center of gravity".


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Guest Room: Bed Frame: Ikea (repainted white). Bed Side Cabinets: Vintage.
Rug: Urban Outfitters Home. Lamps: Urban Outfitters Home. Quilt: Urban Outfitters Home.
Pillows: Urban Outfitters Home.
Desk (Used as Dressing Table): Urban Outfitters Home. Chair: Modernica. Sheepskin Throw: Ikea.
Mirror: Urban Outfitters Home. Jewlery Box: West Elm.
We just moved house (most stressful thing ever!). We used Urban Outfitters Home to decorate our new guest room and also nabbed a new dressing table for me whilst we were at it. I was verrrrrry impressed by the textiles on offer by Urban Oufitters- they immediately gave the guest room a boho chic, luxe vibe. Especially that quilt.... I may have to steal it for the master bedroom.
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When nonprofits launch or consider launching a smartphone app, an iPhone app is usually their first choice with an Android app a distant second. Launching a third version of a smartphone app is extremely rare, but with the release of Windows 8 Pro on October 26 for desktop and tablets compatible with the design and functionality of the Windows Phone, nonprofits could very soon be adding a third option to their suite of smartphone apps. That said, the 11 nonprofits listed below are pioneering the Windows Phone which places them in a steller position to reep the benefits of early adoption:
1. World Wildlife Fund Species Album App
3. UNICEF App
4. UNFPA 7 Billion Actions App
5. Oxfam App
7. National Geographic Society App
8. Michael J. Fox Foundation App
10. Kiva App
11. Greenpeace App
Related Links:
Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Mobile Technology and Mobile Fundraising
12 Useful, Well-Designed, Worth-Downloading iPhone Apps Created By Nonprofits
12 Useful, Well-Designed, Worth-Downloading Android Apps Created By Nonprofits


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May 9
Gospel Gossip
Northfield's favorite sons and daughters (and City Pages' best new band winners) Gospel Gossip bring their "Rainbow Magical" sound to their home venue, Carleton's Cave. They sound like shoegaze, they sound like pop, they sound like Division Street on a summer night, and there's no other place you should spend your Friday night. Get warmed up for Spring Concert, and hear the best band that's not on Saturday's bill.
Friday, May 9th, 2008
9:30 pm – 12:30 am / The Cave
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Allen West is leading his opponent in a new PPP poll by 51-42:
WPTV NEWS – Rep. Allen West (R-FL) is leading his Democratic challenger Patrick Murphy by nine points, according to a new FLDemocracy/WPTV/ TCPalm poll released Thursday.
Among likely voters surveyed, 51 percent support West and 42 percent back Murphy. Eight percent are undecided.
The same poll, conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP), found Mitt Romney leading President Barack Obama in District 18 by a 50 percent to 45 percent margin.
The battle for the 18 th congressional district, which includes Martin, St. Lucie and northern Palm Beach counties, is one of the closest watched races in the country. The race has been characterized by a flood of advertising–most of which is coming from West who has outspent his Democratic challenger by 4-1.
Allen West feels very good in his district right now and told Mark Levin that he will definitely be bringing home a "W" in November. Listen to the full interview below:


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Celebrating the visual languages of PEOPLE, COMMUNITY, CULTURE, and ENVIRONMENT through the global practice of resist-dye traditions and innovations
The 8ISS Proceedings are now available online! The printed publication, which was given to each delegate inside the Welcome tote bags, is a beautiful and hefty book. Huge congratulations to all our Presenters, Artists, and Instructors and certainly to Dr. Ameersing Luximon and the entire Proceedings & Publications Committee for a job well done on this publication. You can view and download the pdf files (free) on the 8ISS website.
Plus, check out a handful of casual pics of a few Speakers and Instructors snapped by Mr. Hiroshi Murase.
All this on the 8ISS blog!


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