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Thank you for considering a Brainspring franchising opportunity
We believe a Brainspring franchise offers an excellent opportunity for those who are passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives.
At the core of the Brainspring model is specialized remedial training, primarily for children with dyslexia. Our centers provide dedicated educational and tutoring services, keeping in mind the importance of one-on-one tailoring to meet each student's needs.
The Brainspring experience teaches students to become independent learners, allowing them to absorb what they learn with us and then apply it in their daily lives at school.
Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, there are presently eight learning centers throughout Michigan as part of the Brainspring program. The growth potential for Brainspring franchises is significant based on our strong referral base and proprietary marketing strategies; as such we are now looking to expand with new franchises within a 100 mile radius of our Ann Arbor training center.
We have prepared this website so you can learn more about the Brainspring opportunity. If the idea of becoming the owner of a Brainspring franchise is appealing to you, why don't you fill out the Preliminary Information Sheet and return it to us? If it appears as though we would be a good "fit" together, we will call to schedule a meeting.
We appreciate your interest in our Brainspring franchise and look forward to hearing from you soon. Should you have any questions regarding this franchise opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely, Brigitte Crawford Vice President
About the Founder
The Brainspring program was founded by Evelyn Peter as a result of her commitment to strengthening student and teacher skills in the area of reading.
As a child who moved from her homeland of Austria to the United States, Evelyn experienced first-hand the frustrations of not easily learning to read. Although she spoke and read German and Hungarian with ease, learning the English language proved difficult…so much so that her mother began to worry. Fortunately, a family friend sensed that the issue had to do with phonics and volunteered to help. She took Evelyn to the grocery store and showed her how to sound out words, using Campbell soup labels for practice. Things began to improve for Evelyn – in fact, she soon ranked in the highest reading group in her school – but the experience left her with a strong sense of the frustration children feel when they struggle with learning to read.
And so, the Brainspring program was incorporated in 1993, a venture Evelyn began with Laurie Wagner, who remains as a trainer today. Evelyn retired in 2008, leaving the reins of the company to her daughter Brigitte Crawford.
Presently, the Brainspring experience is benefiting children in eight locations in Michigan. Based upon their success, Crawford is now offering the Brainspring franchise opportunity to qualified individuals within Michigan.
Guiding the future the Brainspring Way
Winner of the Metro Detroit Best of Tutoring in 2014, the Brainspring approach is centered on our proprietary Phonics First® program, an accredited Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) reading program that ensures mastery of reading concepts learned in kindergarten through 5th grade. This program reviews basic phonics instruction in a more sophisticated manner and also includes instruction in Greek and Latin roots which are present in 65% of words in reading material above a 6th grade level.
The Brainspring opportunity also allows franchisors to offer math tutoring services, study skills and test taking tutoring services, time management skills, organizational skills and study methods that enable students to study and complete tests more efficiently.
The Brainspring business model is comprised of roughly 45% from individualized tutoring students in grades K to 12, student reading mechanisms and our proprietary curriculum. In addition, we offer home schooling, homework support, math, science and ACT testing.
The Brainspring work primarily with ADD, ADHD students and those with learning disabilities, including dyslexia – all work is done one on one.
Another 45% of Brainsprings business comes from teacher training; presently we have seven trainers who train teachers on how to use the program.
The final 10% of business is online related; here is where we sell our own materials to organizations that share the same philosophies and beliefs as we do.
The basis of a Brainspring franchise model is the facilitation of tutoring centers where students are tutored individually. Each franchisee will have their own territory in which to operate. We will train our franchisees to become certified trainers, a process that takes about a year.
Isn't it time you acquire a little more knowledge about becoming a Brainspring franchisee?
The Ideal Brainspring Franchisee
Have you always thought about owning and operating a business of your own? Are you an educator who wants to put that valuable training to use as the owner of a franchise? Do you and/or a spouse have the financial backing to build a school that will educate children for years to come? Do you have experience in the child care industry and yearn to make a larger impact in the education and lives of children? Brainspring franchise prospects may include an energetic individual or a team seeking to combine their experiences and talents. There are a number of people who could be ideal franchisees. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals looking to become part of a much desired and consistently growing industry – the education and development of our children.
Our ideal Brainspring franchisee is someone who:
- Is passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives
- Is willing to think outside the box and teach students by incorporating innovative methods
- May have a degree in either education or other course of study
- Has good time management skills
- Has a positive attitude and desire to help children become all they can be
- May have business or entrepreneurial experience
- Is hard-working
- Enjoys working with children
- Is devoted to a service-oriented profession
Franchising and how it Works
One question potential franchisees sometimes ask is, "Why should I buy a franchise? Why can't I just go out and start my own business?" Certainly, some people do enter the business world in that manner. So, what is the real value of purchasing a franchise rather than "going it alone"?
On your own, you might well experience a large "learning curve." What are the right types of publications to advertise in? What types of promotions provide the best return? Are there collateral materials, like pamphlets, that I should consider? Without the professional training, business experience, or connections it takes to succeed, it is difficult to get off the ground. Many small business owners begin by hiring outside individuals with experience just for advice. Let's face it. Opening your own business independently takes time and money.
That isn't to say that franchising doesn't require time and money, also. However, as a franchisee, you enjoy a number of advantages that a stand-alone, independent start-up does not. You begin with the accumulated experience, know-how, business practices and operating plan that come with a franchise.
As a franchisee, you enjoy name-brand recognition and a network of support provides an immediate and distinct competitive edge over the independent, stand-alone business. You can avoid that costly trial-and-error period that causes so many problems for start-up businesses. As a franchisee, you'll "hit the ground running." The Brainspring opportunity gives you the ready-made framework within which to build a successful business.
Call today for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need business experience to run a Brainspring franchise? Prior educational or business experience is helpful in running a Brainspring franchise, but not necessary as we provide business and training aspects. As part of the franchise, we will provide a Center Director development training program designed for your Center Director to gain expertise in our mandatory instruction methods and services. The training is also designed to allow the Center Director to obtain the credentials required in order for the Center Director to train instructors, teachers, tutors and other individuals in our instruction methods and services.
Where should I locate my business? The ideal location for a Brainspring is in a building that would be classified as mid-to-upscale real estate. The location should have the capability of a private tutoring room, and should be located within 100 miles of our corporate offices in Ann Arbor, Brighton, Grosse Point, Lake Orion, Plymouth, Shelby Township, Waterford or West Bloomfield. Franchisees are required to have two to three weeks of initial training at one of our Brainspring locations.
How is a Brainspring franchise different from other business opportunities? The very heart of the Brainspring philosophy is valuing children as our most precious resource. The Brainspring concept offers systematic, structured sequential, cumulative and multisensory specialized tutoring services in a variety of subjects provided one-on-one with students. The Brainspring opportunity requires a commitment to children and their learning experience and their future. The Brainspring concept combines tried and true methods of teaching with unique cutting-edge approaches to education.
What do I do next? Please take a few minutes, fill out the Preliminary Information Sheet and send it to us. We will review it and, if you meet our criteria, call you to schedule a meeting.Download Preliminary Info Sheet


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I'm the third of four girls (sorry Dad!), lover of all things FUNKY (mainly music, definitely not smells), passionate cheerleader of my husband, family, friends and communities and I like to channel my 5-year-old-self when choosing clothing (think dungarees and polka dots).
Documentaries are my only obsession (my love for Frida Kahlo and confetti are close seconds...and music...ok I have a few!) My hair is all kinds of curly (but I do love to pretend I'm Avril Lavigne every now and then). I can't dance but my feet don't care and I can't not sing along to the radio (who's with me?!).
My dream is to live on a farm with my friends and family. We'd eat together, create together and host mini music festivals! I'd have a gaggle of geese to follow me around, wooly jumpers to keep me warm and the kettle would always be on. We'd help raise each other's children and swap carrots for cucumbers.
Road trips.
Wide open spaces.
Breakfast food.
Beach combing.
Coffee flavoured everything.
Unexpected kindness.
Old photo albums at your parents house with photos missing (sorry Mum!)
I'm not great at small talk but love to dig deep about the meaty things instead. I re-read my favourite books and listen to songs on repeat. I would take fairy lights as my luxury item to my desert island.
I started this journey about seven or eight years ago when faced with the threat of a debilitating life-long illness. Photography dragged me out of bed and out of the dark cloud time and time again. It forced me to overcome my fears and showed me that there was still so much beauty to be found in the world, but especially in the faces of those around me. It somehow dug out and grabbed on to what fight and passion I had left and made it bloom and grow, along with the rest of me.
Whizzing forward to today I am constantly and eagerly learning more, finding I need less, trusting the years that have gone before me and enjoying where my camera takes me more and more. I am fully in the Canon camp but love to bring my polaroid to shoots and I love experimenting with filming too.
I strive to be authentic, trustworthy and fun - and to empower people to find beauty in their own image. This part of my life exists to capture raw emotion, to express creativity and most of all to celebrate life through photography.
Please feel free to contact me using the form below with no obligations - I'd love to hear from you (what would your luxury item be?!).
"Kate is an amazing photographer who we were lucky enough to have for our wedding and a shoot of our 21 month old twins. Kate captured our wedding day perfectly. The pictures are just beautiful and it showed how much time and care she had put into them. The pictures of our twins are gorgeous, she put the children at ease and was warm and friendly throughout. Kate has such a creative talent and has the ability to capture a person perfectly." -Mrs S

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Shining Rock Wilderness Area - Pisgah National Forest
Shining Rock became one of the original components of the Wilderness System in September 1964. It is the largest Wilderness area in North Carolina. Many mountains in the Wilderness exceed 5,000 feet and three peaks exceed 6,000 feet.
The Shining Rock Ledge (or ridge) forms the backbone of this area. A series of high ridges extends east and west from the north-south oriented Shining Rock Ledge. The Pigeon River drains this area with many tributaries starting on the high mountains, and it splits around this area into the East and West Forks.
In this area, the mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway forms a big "U" and the Shining Rock wilderness occupies the eastern half of the U. The Middle Prong wilderness occupies the western half, and right down the middle runs NC route 215, which is the only thing that separates the two wilderness areas. Most of the mountains are steep and rugged. But where the Shining Rock Ledge meets the Pisgah Ledge at Black Balsam Mountain to the south (the bottom of the U), there are relatively level areas and high valleys such as Graveyard Fields and Flat Laurel Creek on either side.
Hiking Trails
There are three main access points for trails within this Wilderness. First and foremost is the Black Balsam area near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Although Black Balsam is not part of the Wilderness itself, the Art Loeb (moderate) and Ivestor Gap (easy) trails lead into the wilderness area from there. (Everything beyond Ivestor Gap is inside the wilderness). This trailhead receives a tremendous amount of use, but for good reason, since easy hikes in the beautiful high elevation areas start there.
Another popular trailhead is located at the crossing of the Big East Fork Pigeon River by US Hwy. 276. Several longer trails head up the into the heart of the wilderness from there, marked by beginnings that are relatively easy, becoming more and more difficult the further you travel.
On the west side of the river, the Shining Creek trail connects to the Art Loeb trail near Shining Rock itself, making for a strenuous summit hike from the Big East Fork trailhead. The Old Butt Knob trail forms a loop with Shining Creek trail on the ridge to its north, providing a ridge-top route.
You can hike to Shining Rock itself via the Old Butt Knob trail out of Shining Rock Gap. You can make a strenuous 8.4 mile loop in the heart of the wilderness by combining Shining Creek and Old Butt Knob trails with a short section of the Art Loeb through Shining Rock Gap.
Speaking of Shining Rock Gap, that area just south of Shining Rock is often considered a rather confusing junction of trails. Although I've never had a problem with it myself, for a long time I planned on doing a video walk-through of the area to help orient people to the gap before they arrive, but The Foothills Backpacker beat me to it! This excellent, short video lays out which trails go where and is well worth reviewing before heading out:
The Big East Fork trail connects to the Mountains to Sea Trail after exiting the wilderness to the south near the Blue Ridge Parkway. However, leading west (and back into the heart of the wilderness) about 3/4 of the way to its end is the Greasy Cove trail, a strenuous climb that winds up on the Art Loeb near Ivestor Gap. It can be combined with Shining Creek farther north via the Art Loeb for a long loop hike.
Finally, for those wishing to summit a 6000 ft peak by starting at its base, try the trailhead at the base of Cold Mountain at Camp Daniel Boone. The Art Loeb trail makes its final (or initial) pitch up the side of Cold Mountain, and the Cold Mountain trail takes you the final distance to the peak. Trails starting at this trailhead are all strenuous - it's almost 11 miles round-trip to the summit.
This is just an overview of the trails in the Shining Rock Wilderness. For the full list, see the Shining Rock Wilderness trail list page.
Here's a map of the Shining Rock and Middle Prong Wilderness areas. For more maps, including printed publications, see our Shining Rock and Middle Prong Wilderness maps page.
Download GPS Data
Click routes, trails, or points on the map to download them (on the GPS Data tab).
Places to Stay
Developed Camping
There are no developed campgrounds inside the wilderness itself; however, there are several within a short drive, and one, Sunburst Campground, borders the Wilderness area.
Sunburst, which is open from April - October, has 9 level campsites with drinking water and flush toilets. Located beside NC 215 North of the Blue Ridge Parkway, it's near the West Fork Pigeon River and a large open field at the site of a former logging camp. Campers can walk from the campground to trails in both the Shining Rock (Fork Mountain) and Middle Prong (Green Mountain, Haywood Gap) wilderness areas. A day-use picnic area is also on the site.
The Mount Pisgah, Davidson River, and North Mills River campgrounds (to name a few) are also within a short drive close enough to make day hikes into Shining Rock.
Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping is allowed anywhere in the Shining Rock Wilderness, but there are some things you should keep in mind.
As of March 2015, bear canisters are required for dispersed camping in Shining Rock Wilderness. All bear canisters must be commercially made; constructed of solid, non-pliable material manufactured for the specific purpose of resisting entry by bears.
The high ridges between Black Balsam Mountain and Shining Rock have some great campsites, but they're open and very exposed. Temperature will be much colder up there than at lower elevations. Water can be non-existent during dry periods on these high areas, and they are extremely crowded, so finding a spot to plop your tent can become a challenge!
Creekside sites can be nicely situated, but be careful of the potential for flash flooding. Keep food and human waste far from streams to prevent contamination and treat all water before drinking.
Because of the catastrophic fires of the previous century (which created the mountain balds), campfires are prohibited within the Shining Rock Wilderness Area. Use a camp stove for cooking instead.
If you're traveling with a group, the maximum group size is limited to 10 people.
Looking to do a day hike in Shining Rock instead? The closest developed campgrounds are at Davidson River, Mount Pisgah and Sunburst, all within about 20 minutes' drive of the trailheads.
There are many lodging options in the surrounding towns of Canton, Waynesville, Brevard, and Asheville.


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You're probably getting fed up with seeing flowers on my blog, but I simply can't help myself!! Flowers are everywhere at the moment and my head is full of them!! That was illustrated yesterday.....I spent a couple of hours listening on the radio to a big football match at Wembley. Derby County were playing and my two sons had made the trek to London to see the game. It was very nail biting and Derby seemed to have control of the ball most of the time. And....then...in the 90th minute (would you believe) the opposition scored........! I was so gutted I marched out in to my art shed and splashed paint for 20 minutes, and this is the result! I wasn't even thinking about flowers - so they must be firmly embedded in my subconscious!!!
Sunday, 25 May 2014
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
More fun and flowers. I collaged another folder in readiness for a paper workshop. The good thing working with paper is that a lot of the materials are recyclable and cheap. It's also quick and easy - so that's why I'm practising working quickly in order to encourage my students to achieve a lot in a short class! We shall see......
Monday, 19 May 2014
Thursday, 15 May 2014
This morning's dog walk (and swim) was fantastic....not a breath of wind and soooo warm. Yippee - summer's here again! I can't keep George (retriever) out of the water - she is drawn to it like a moth to a light!! Jazmine got more than she bargained for. I think she thought she was going to dip her toe in, but the beach must have had a deep slope because she was soon out of her depth and swimming for England! Very happy dogs and humans !
As you can see we had a very busy day at the Embroiderers Guild on Tuesday........sometimes all the hard work just becomes too much!!! Seriously though, it was a great day of making and chatting.....and of course sampling the delicious desserts that our brilliant committee put on for us!
Sunday, 11 May 2014
I had a burst of enthusiasm yesterday! Having been asked to do a short workshop on art journalling, with the theme of flowers, I decided to go for it without too much thought....I based my page on a photo of tulips taken earlier in the year....gathered stuff around me in the appropriate colours - and then played for about an hour. Good discipline for me, and I hope to enthuse others. Have a good day everyone.....I'm off to the Brighton Art Trail today which should be fun!
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
On today's dog walks I decided to stop and really look at the wild flowers .... they were all so unassuming, and yet absolutely beautiful. To me, flowers are a never-ending source of inspiration. And to be able to capture them on my phone camera is a real bonus. Talking of my phone - it has been great for everything except for actual phone calls, which continually disconnected!! Anyhow today I made the effort to go to the Apple shop in Brighton, where I was presented with a brand new phone. Good old Apple - you can't get much fairer than that can you??
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The Center on Policy Initiatives and Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, respectively a progressive think tank and community activism group, held a joint press conference outside City Hall this afternoon to raise awareness of and tout a new survey indicating heavy support for a proposed San Diego ordinance that seeks to ensure proper maintenance of foreclosed homes.
"I live right across the street from a house that's been foreclosed on, and it's in horrible condition," said Rafael Bautista, a City Heights resident and Alliance member. "There's all types of criminal activity going on at the property."
Implementation of a Property Value Protection Ordinance, as it's called, would require foreclosing banks to register properties in default with the city and then monitor their occupancy status, taking responsibility for property maintenance and security once a home is abandoned or its occupants are evicted.
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Chula Vista, hit hard at the beginning of the foreclosure crisis, was one of the first cities in the nation to pioneer such a program in 2007, which has since been copied by 75 cities in the state of California alone. Chula Vista has collected over $3 million in registration fees and fines since implementing their law.
A poll of 600 likely voters conducted last month found that 70 percent of those were supportive of the proposal, including the $1000 daily fines for noncompliance. Only 14 percent said they were opposed.
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I am so excited about the holidays and I don't want to mention politics in my celebratory start to the break, but I feel sorry and sad for Kevin Rudd. For those who aren't from Australia, Kevin Rudd basically stepped down from being prime minister due to pressure and his deputy took over! His party was originally going to vote today between Rudd and Gillard, and he knew he was going to lose so he just resigned :( It's pretty sad how his party basically turned their backs on him and went against him instead of working together to fix problems. Oh. Well. Trivial fact: Julia Gillard has a law degree.


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Was he or Not was he, that is the question – Anonymous Review
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With the Queen's advisor Cecil on his death bed and his son, Robert, anxious to continue his father's scheme to bring James of Scotland in as heir to the crown, Edward knew he had to do something to ensure that the Queen's true heir, one of her many hidden bastard sons, found his place on the throne. He decides to use his plays as a device to speak to the common people and eventually coerce them into an uprising against the Queen.
Realizing he could not pen his own name to the plays, Edward approaches struggling playwright Ben Jonson (Sebastian Armesto), imprisoned for his own controversial play, and offers him his freedom if he puts his name to the plays and has them performed. A true poet through and through, Jonson sees this act as offensive and declines to sign his name, but stages the play anyway, naming an anonymous playwright.
The play is a huge success and the crowd demands to know who penned it. It's at that point that an illiterate drunk actor by the name of William Shakespeare (Rafe Spall) appears on stage and pretends to be the playwright. Shakespeare becomes the front man for Edwards plays and thus, the legendary Shakespeare is born.
The movie itself plays out like an authentic Shakespearian tragedy with plenty of scandalous love affairs, betrayals and twists. A strong, well acted British cast of relatively unknowns helps put real substance to the story, which was written solely on aged gossip and no actual historical evidence, and make the entire scenario seem plausible and believable.
Though it may not be for everyone, literary buffs with an appreciation for Shakespeare or period pieces such as this will find it an interesting watch. There is little action, but it's the historical conspiracy that draws you in and the scheming characters who keep you enthralled. Not to mention the vindictive web laced with secrets and lies that tangles itself around all the key players.
Anonymous creates an intriguing take on a well known historical figure, leaving you wondering how much of the story was historically accurate and how much was fabricated for the sake of entertainment. And while the truth of the man behind the quill may be forever lost on the world, his words will forever resonate through the ages.
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Rats make lovely pets. They are inquisitive, friendly and make great companions for children as they are also relatively easy to train to do tricks, which mean that they are also very intelligent.
Far distant from the domestic rat are the ones that prefer to hide in dark or little-used spaces such as ceiling and wall cavities, under flooring or in the garden shed or chicken coop. These little feral animals can wreak massive amounts of destruction as they just love to chew. Rats have been responsible for destroying floor boards, architraves, furniture and even plastic.
Some house fires have been directly related to rats chewing through electrical wiring.
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As rats are so intelligent, they are not likely to be caught by us humans as they scurry about their business. They will hide until the coast is clear and they continue on their merry way.
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Other small indications may be a dark patch of dirt and grease appearing along the bottom of the wall or floor created by them trekking to and fro. Obvious noises in the roof are another glaring example.
You may possibly see their tracks, or what is referred to as rat runs, in the foliage of your garden or grassy areas. If you see a rat or several rats out in the open then you know you are in trouble. As they are such secretive animals, a sighting in the open usually means there is no room at the inn.
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Taiwan's national soccer team was once again outclassed after losing 2-0 to Iran in Taipei last night in its fifth Group B qualifying match for the 2007 Asian Cup.
Taiwan's young and inexperienced squad went into the game at the Taipei Municipal Stadium knowing that a draw would have boosted their chances of forcing a bottom place play-off with Syria in the group's final match next month.
Iran, on the other hand, arrived in Taipei knowing that they had already qualified for an 11th appearance in the Asian Cup finals.
In a pre-match interview, Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said that he had "respect" for the Taiwanese, but his focus was "on finishing first in the group."
As if to prove his words were not bluster, Ghalenoei packed his squad with some of the best players Iran has to offer.
The starting line-up included both former Asian Football Cup player of the year Ali Karimi from German giants Bayern Munich and highly respected midfielder Andrianik Teymourian, who plies his trade for the English Premiership side Bolton Wanderers.
Meanwhile, Taiwan's embattled coach Toshiaki Imai admitted that "it will be a tough game," but hoped that "the players will live up to their potential."
This was not be, but in the opening 10 minutes, Taiwan did put on a spirited performance. Sadly, sloppy passing once again proved to be their downfall. Taiwan frustrated their opposition, denying them several early chances, but in the 11th minute Karimi scored the first of his two goals after he tapped the ball across the line from a pass from Mehdi Mahdavikia, who left five Taiwanese in his wake after dribbling down the right wing to pass into the penalty box.
Play slowed down to a snail's pace after the opening goal as Taiwan's defense continued to frustrate the visitors.
The second half opened at a faster pace with Iran sending a free kick outside the penalty box over the bar. As the second half continued, Taiwan survived attack after attack, and frustrated the Iranians with its now-eight man defensive wall.
Karimi made it 2-0 in the 57th minute after he found the ball at his feet at the edge of the penalty area, made swift work of four defenders and slotted the ball home from close range.
Taiwan were down to 10 men with roughly 15 minutes to go after Kao Hao-chieh (
Iran should have taken the chance to go three up, but somehow Taiwan managed to hold on, thanks in no small part to the offside trap which they persisted in playing.
The result means that Iran will go up against South Korea in a game that will decide the Group B winner.
However, Iran's coach was not satisfied with his team's display.
"I've seen some improvement in the Taiwan squad since we played the first game [in Tehran]. We were looking for three points but unfortunately we wasted a lot of opportunities and we should have been in a better position early on," Ghalenoei said.
"I was not satisfied with the final minutes of the game, which was a bit rough and disappointing," he said.
As for Imai, some questions remain as to whether he will continue as Taiwan's coach after this year's qualifiers. But he feels he has managed to bring Taiwanese soccer forward.
"After we played South Korea, I thought that we had lost any improvement we had been making. But this game changed my opinion.


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Being young, blond, hunky and the leading star of a major new fantasy film doesn't exactly endear one to a jaded reporter. Nevertheless the fresh faced Edward Speleers comes with a surprising humility and ability to laugh at himself. Unlike many young actors his age trying to appear more than they are, Speleers is still very much his age and very British with his tastes. Speaking in "London", he talks about his turn in a major new franchise.
Question: How easily did you relate to the story given you are the closest age to the author?
Speleers: That is why I loved the book so making this movie so much because I was at that age and on the process of going from a young boy to a young man. I'm sure I was a pain at times because I was going through that transition at the same time.
Question: What was it like when you saw yourself riding on the back of the dragons for the first time?
Speleers: The thing is when I imagined the dragons, I imagined a combination of my mother and my best friend. So I was kind of glad when I saw them and obviously I didn't see my mother standing there. Although they do have similar qualities! It is amazing to see what the guys have done. For so long I had to put up with tennis balls. It was hard work but to see it come together and to see all the emotions of it. This dragon is a masterpiece. It is what sets Eragon aside from any other fantasy movie because the dragon is so emotive.
Question: Have you met the author?
Speleers: I met Christopher two or three weeks ago in New York. He's 22 now and we do have a lot in common. We both like the same kind of books. He has been so successful and he had lots of things to say and share with me.
Question: How have you reacted to things that have been said about you by the very distinguished cast John Malcovich has compared your impact on the female audience to that of Leonardo DiCaprio?
Speleers: The impact is probably not for the same reasons as others. He might be talking in terms of appearance. The impact I'm want to have on young girls and not just young girls is that I can perform my craft and I can push myself for my craft.
Question: What was it like working on a major Hollywood film?
Speleers: I was learning the language of film all the time. I had a great acting coach who was helping me through all the steps. I was not familiar with anything at all, so it was a bizarre experience. I turned up on the set and it was a bit of a shock. There were about 200 people running around with equipment – make up and hair people, technical people – it seemed like there were people everywhere, it was overwhelming. I thought: 'this is crazy'.
Question: Being your first role, did you have a mentor on set and what was the best advice they gave you?
Speleers: I think I was quite lucky because the cast were a big bunch of mentors for me and each day I was working with people who had such great track records. I don't want to blow his trumpet too much! But Jeremy was fantastic and he was there for me the whole way through. I don't know whether it was because he was missing his sons and I was missing my dad but we kind of had that connection like a father-son relationship. So I don't know whether it was method acting or it was genuine, I think it was genuine. But he was there for me the whole way through and the whole cast were in general. It was just a real special bond because we were working so closely together..
Question: How do you view the character of Eragon?
Speleers: He is a young man who has to make a journey. At the start he has innocence, he is a naive young guy and like every teenager, he is not quite a man and not quite a boy either.
Question: But he does not want to be a boy or a man.
Speleers: I think the reason why the story and book are so successful is that Christopher Paolini was probably going through all those emotions and feelings at the same time, when he wrote the book, because he was in his teens at the time. He might not have had those exact pressures – he wasn't trying to save his country, but essentially it was the same thing.


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Ending domestic violence
Figures on domestic violence tell a sobering story. Domestic violence occurs in about 30 percent of China's 270 million families, says an All-China Women's Federation report. And more than 90 percent of the victims of disputes between couples are wives.
"Child Marriage Is a Form of Violence Against Women"
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 15, 2010 (IPS) - At the start of this month, the U.S. Senate unanimously adopted the 'International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act'. Women's rights groups are now urging the Congress's lower chamber to pass it before adjourning at the end of the year.
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Thirty years of China's one-child policy has led to Chinese parents finding their lonely, siblingless children friends.
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Our people are grateful that our mothers from South and North alike have borne and raised our nation's generation of heroes....
Under the Socialist system, tens of thousands of women have become specialists in different fields and, as cadre, serve as directors and vice-directors of factories, leaders of farming cooperatives, presidents of People's Committees, and general secretaries of Party Cells....
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Meet The Industrial Strength Pandora's BoxBy Mayra Monroy on January 27th, 2015 /
Chris Marsman has moved thirteen times in his life. From across the country, to back to his home in Grand Rapids, Marsman has firsthand experience in the nuisance of moving.
Boxzilla formed from an idea in Marsman's mind in late 2014, a spark for a literal movement that he saw was needed in the West Michigan community. He noticed in different parts of the country, the implementation of reusable boxes, a change from the cardboard boxes that made moving homes such a hassle. The name Boxzilla was created to stay on your mind and it has done just that.
"Buying moving supplies is expensive and it's a pain to assemble cardboard boxes before you can even begin packing," says Marsman. "Boxzilla makes it manageable and streamlines the entire process."
The boxes that Boxzilla provide are not your average plastic tubs. Their boxes are made of 100% recycled industrial strength poly plastic and have hinged interlocking lids. Eliminating the unnecessary hassle of taping cardboard boxes, Boxzilla has made the process even easier. Interested clients simply call the company or sign up online for one of the many size packages that Boxzilla offers for residential or commercial moves. Boxzilla delivers the boxes to the client's doorstep and picks them up after the move is complete, free for residents in the Grand Rapids area. They also provide extra supplies as needed, such as bubble wrap, ties, and a dolly comes with every order.
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Boxzilla boxes can last for about 400 uses and at the end of the lifespan, are recycled. Practicality intertwines with sustainability in a positive way.
Serving the residential and commercial clientele in Grand Rapids and surrounding communities, informing everyone about this new strategic move is the first step to expansion for Marsman and his team at Boxzilla. For companies looking to cut down costs and utilize sustainable practices, Marsman has focused in on connecting with the manufacturing, healthcare and educational institution sectors. Through networking and organic marketing, Marsman and the Boxzilla team have optimism of a bright future. Through expanding their product line, services and to cities like Lansing, Detroit and Kalamazoo, Marsman sees a positive expansion.
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Ok, so I think everyone and their dog has read or at least heard good things about Diane Setterfield's debut, The Thirteenth Tale. It was a twisty and chilling book about books that I completely adored (and I'm more than a little excited for the adaptation). Because of that earlier experience I was ridonkulously excited to receive a copy of this to review from NetGalley. Seriously, a squeal escaped these lips. But oh Diane, really Diane, this is your follow up? It actually pains me to say it but I did not enjoy this book *shakes head despondently*.
As a child William Bellman takes a pop at a rook and catches it right on target, killing it instantly. Being young, naive and innocent, William does not even consider how his actions could have repercussions for the rest of his life. As a young man he lives a charmed life until a series of tragedies and the appearance of a mysterious man in black. It is in the wake of this appearance that the business 'Bellman and Black' is created.
This book is pegged as a ghost story. This is my first problem with it - though there are a ton of deaths (seriously, not sure many people survive this novel), the tension needed to make it truly a ghost story is never quite there. And if someone could point out the climax for me, that would be wonderful because I think I completely missed it. The prologue sets the story up so well, particularly the omnipresence of the rooks, but unfortunately what came after just missed the mark.
Having said that, the writing in this novel is completely mind-blowingly awesome at points. This alone makes up for the lack of tension and uninteresting plot. I loved how there seemed to be two voices - the narrator of Bellman's story and this other separate and objective voice commenting on the history and language of the rooks. Whether intended or not, I thought this was successful. Plus, I found all the little knowledge tidbits about rooks really interesting. I can't say I knew that much about the birds (not much of a surprise) but I did enjoy learning about the various collective nouns and superstitions. Thanks for the lesson, Diane.
Basically, Bellman and Black was a let down. But I will not be put off because the writing alone made it an enjoyable reading experience. I look forward to whatever Diane Setterfield comes up with next. I just hope it's a little more exciting.


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When Chantal Dussouchaud and Harry Dolman bought this Hollywood Hills home, they had one major objection to it: the massive driveway that dominated the entire front of the house.
Part of the couple's reaction stemmed from the fact that they had been living in Paris (they are both European natives), where the car culture is much less pronounced than in Southern California.
To them, the driveway was nothing less than shocking, and all the more so because Chantal wanted to convert the existing garage into a workshop for her interior design business and to build a carport on the other side of the house, as was required by codes.
Then, the driveway would be totally useless.
So they did a radical thing: they took out the driveway and replaced it with lawn, an olive tree and a gravel walkway lined with lavender. Did they do the right thing? Or did they hurt the overall value of the home?
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Before Chantal Dussouchaud and Harry Dolman bought their vintage Hollywood home last year, it had been described by real estate agents as either Cape Cod or Regent style.
But by the time the couple were done remodeling the 1937 two-story home, it was decidedly country French, with gravel paths, lavender, olive trees, rosemary, wooden floors, French doors, country antiques and rich imported fabrics made into draperies by Dussouchaud, an interior designer.
And why not? The couple met, married, lived and worked in Paris. She was raised in the south of France, he in Holland. And Dussouchaud, who had worked for L'Oreal as a "trend tracker," is even more intimate with French style than the average Frenchwoman.
The couple left France last year when Harry, 38, who works in merchandise licensing for Disney, was promoted to a global position at the company's Burbank headquarters. They were thrilled to move to California.
"L.A. is amazing," Dussouchaud says. "You have the best modern architecture."
The couple wanted to find a house convenient to Dolman's office and close enough to the city for Dussouchaud, 35, to ride to by bicycle.
And they wanted a house with character.
"Coming from Europe, we wanted something old," Dussouchaud says. They considered Los Feliz until they found a house with two bedrooms, a library and three and a half baths in a quiet, wooded neighborhood at the base of the Hollywood Hills.
At first glance, the house was not appealing, which explains why it had been on the market for seven months. The problems were both outside and inside.
"There was concrete everywhere," Harry says, recalling that the front of the lot consisted of a wide concrete driveway stretching from the street, past the front door and into the garage.
"Excuse me, but that's very American," Dussouchaud says, noting that in Europe the garage is set apart from the house.
And inside, the house was dark, with its windows covered with screens and the draperies closed against any sunlight that managed to penetrate the overgrown trees and shrubs. "It's too dark for me," Dussouchaud says.
Still, the house had a certain charm, with its thick moldings, wooden floors and two fireplaces.
To see what could be done to solve the home's problems, the couple took photographs of the house inside and out. Back at their corporate housing in Burbank, the couple drew the changes they would make right on the photos. A larger window for the kitchen, a bay window in the living room, lawn and gravel paths instead of the driveway. Early in 2000, they bought the house for $717,000.
Initially, the couple planned to spend $100,000 on a major remodel, and then $50,000 more as time went by. Together, they made a list of the changes they wanted to make and rated each from 1 to 5, with 5 being of highest priority. Eventually, they spent $200,000 and got everything done at once.
"In the end, they were all 5s," Dussouchaud says.
Of utmost importance was a major kitchen remodel, which ate up $45,000 of the budget.
The old kitchen was small and oppressive and still had its original cabinets, by then painted many times over. On the plus side, it had wide-plank fir floors, which fit in well with the couple's vision of a country kitchen.
To create the spacious kitchen the couple needed — they entertain friends at least twice a week, with Dolman acting as chief chef — they decided to tear down the separating wall of an adjacent laundry room and incorporate that space into the kitchen. Then they decided to eliminate a wall between the kitchen and a breakfast room, also incorporating that into the kitchen. A small window in the breakfast area would be replaced with double French doors.
To plan the kitchen layout, the couple made yet another list. This one specified which items in the kitchen should be visible (teapots, cookbooks, spices, serving dishes, some wine, etc.), which should be low (cleaning stuff, garbage bin, etc.), which should be high, which in drawers and which in baskets.
They also identified task areas: cooking, cleaning, preparation, breakfast, coffee/storage and then placed the various items near those areas.
For the cabinets, they chose wood with raised panels in a style the manufacturer called French Country.
Originally, the plan was to paint the cabinets white, but after they were delivered the couple chose to stay with the natural wood. This blended well with the butcher-block countertops, similar to the counters in the couple's Paris apartment.
For appliances, the six-burner Viking range was most important, complemented by a Ventahood and, nearby, a stainless-steel Amana refrigerator.
Other plans for the house included a major redo of the master bath, a reconfiguration of the stairwell, the addition of a bay window and recessed lighting in the living room, another French door from the library to a patio, the conversion of a sunroom back to its original status as a veranda for outdoor dining. And a bedroom would be decked out for the first of the four children Dussouchaud hopes for.
The plan also called for the garage to be transformed into a guestroom/workshop for Dussouchaud's design business, which is called Atelier de Chantal (Chantal's Workshop). Again, French doors and windows would be added, and another bathroom, and a two-car carport would be added to the side of the house, as required by zoning laws.
For landscaping, the couple wanted the concrete removed and replaced with lawn, olive trees and gravel paths lined with lavender. In the backyard, some of the brick that covered nearly every square inch would be removed to create a small lawn.
To find their contractor, Kieran McKiernan, the couple relied on the recommendation of friends who lived in Beverly Hills. These same friends offered the couple the use of their home for three months while the major construction occurred.
Demolition started April 15, just two weeks after escrow closed. Every workday, Dussouchaud rode her bike from Beverly Hills to Hollywood to oversee the job. She felt comfortable working with the international cast of participants, including McKiernan (Irish), kitchen specialist Julia Spillman (English), flooring contractor David Nikzad (Iranian) and landscaper Doroteo Gonzalez (Mexican).
It was during construction that the idea came to remove the ceiling of the kitchen up to the rafters. Not knowing exactly what was up there, the contractor poked a hole into the ceiling big enough to see through. It looked like solid, open-beam construction that would look great exposed.
"Let's do it," the couple said.
By July 17, the couple were able to move into the house, and it took an additional two months for the entire job to be finished, including the landscaping and an exterior paint job turning the house from a somewhat dreary gray and blue to a crisp white and green.
Looking back, the pair are happy they did the remodeling in one big push, instead of doing one project at a time like they'd seen their friends do.
"Then," Dolman says, "you're living in dust all the time."
When asked to explain what makes her and her husband so attuned to fine living, Dussouchaud offers this explanation:
"When you're born in Europe, you're surrounded by beautiful things. We have 13th century chateaux. The Louvre. Fabrics from Belgium and Italy.
"Your eye is used to seeing those things," she adds. "It's just part of your world."
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Project: Whole-house remodel in Hollywood
Designer: Chantal Dussouchaud, homeowner/interior designer, (323) 851-3899.
Contractor: Kieran McKiernan, McKiernan Contracting Corp., Los Angeles, (323) 656-9919.
Additional kitchen design/cabinets: Julia Spillman, the Kitchen Warehouse, (323) 734-1696.
Flooring: David Nikzad, Nikzad Design and Floor Covering, Los Angeles, (310) 657-6662.
Kitchen/bath/door/window hardware: Deco Brass, Tarzana, (818) 345-5481.
Duration: 5 months
Cost: $200,000
Where the money went:
Kitchen — $45,000
Garage conversion — $30,000
Master bathroom — $20,000
Veranda — $20,000
Landscaping — $20,000
Other — $55,000


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[2016] 30 Sep-9 Oct / Andong Maskdance Festival
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Andong Maskdance Festival
Andong Maskdance Festival: 30 September - 9 October 2016
The Andong region has many renowned historical and cultural sites, such as Hahoe Village. However, the major cultural attraction of the region is the Andong Mask Dance Festival.
Visitors to the festival can enjoy the many performances of Korea's traditional mask dances. These dances are an important part of Korea's heritage, in particular the byeolsingut talnori dance, which has been designated an Important Intangible Cultural Asset of Korea. International mask dance troupes have also been invited to the festival, so visitors are exposed to folk culture from around the world.
As well as performances, events in the festival program also include mask dance competitions and mask dance lessons, which are available for international visitors.
Location: Downtown Andong area, Maskdance Park (탈춤공원), Hahoe Village, Culture Street
Program Details: - Korean Mask dance performances
- World mask dance performances
- Madanggeuk / Puppetry
- World talnolyi (Mask Play) contest
- Arts Exhibition: Molding / Painting
- Ttalnolyi Parade
- Mask Dance Lesson
- World Mask Exhibition
* Subject to change
Website: maskdance.com
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Senator Yudichak Issues Statement on PA Attorney General Narcotics Investigation
WILKES-BARRE, August 11, 2017 − Senator John T. Yudichak (D-Luzerne/Carbon) commended the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office and other law enforcement officials as Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the arrest of 14 people on charges stemming from a $1 million heroin and crack cocaine ring operating in Wilkes-Barre.
"Operation Outfoxed" was a collaborative effort among multiple local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies including the Office of Attorney General's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Safe Streets Task Force, Edwardsville Police, Kingston Police, Luzerne County District Attorney's Office, Luzerne County detectives, Luzerne County Drug Task Force, Luzerne Police, Luzerne County Sheriffs' Office, Pennsylvania State Police, Plains Township Police and Wilkes-Barre Police.
Luzerne County continues to be at the forefront of the war against drugs and the intensifying opioid crisis gripping Pennsylvania and the country. In 2016, 140 people died because of an overdose, which was up from 95 deaths in the previous year. So far in 2017, 77 people have overdosed and another 10 deaths remain under investigation by the Luzerne County Coroner's Office.
"We must keep up the pressure on the drug networks that peddle poison on our streets and curb the sale of illegal narcotics that often leads to violence in our neighborhoods," said Senator Yudichak. "These joint operations demonstrate that every level of law enforcement is working together and no resources will be spared as we combat this threat to our way of life in Northeastern Pennsylvania."


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Transition Beds, Bucks and Herts day Event – Sunday 23 March at Box Moor Trust
A day of Open Space Workshops facilitated by people who are using community based approaches to develop local solutions to global problems.
Places are limited so please book now: http://goo.gl/7fUa7V
The day will empower you to:
* talk to others about climate change and reducing carbon emissions
* develop a plan for engaging your community, including your local authorities
* be aware of the wealth of experience available, and how to access it
Workshops include:
- Community Energy – (GUCE)
- Energy Efficiency – (Tring in Transition)
- Food Security – (Haddenham in Transition)
- Personal Resilience (Andrew Davies)
- Transition Streets (Transition St Albans)
- Scaling Up (Transition in Kings)
Venue: Box Moor Trust, London Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 2RE
Time 10:00am – 4:00pm Book here: http://goo.gl/7fUa7V
Admission is £5.00 to cover costs
Please bring a packed lunch with you and/or food to share. Tea, coffee etc. provided.


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1 The traffic signs at all levels of road should be made with reflective materials in principle.
2 The traffic signs of expressway, first-grade highway and City trunk road should adopt a ~ three grade reflective film; the traffic sign of Tertiary highway and General City Road should use reflective film above four grade. 四、五级 Reflective film can be used for four-level highways and other roads with small traffic volume.
3 The highway, the first highway, the City Express Road curve section sign, and the urban area multiplex intersection, should use above three grade reflective material.
4 The gantry sign and cantilever sign of expressway and City Express Road, in order to obtain the reflective effect with the road side sign, it is advisable to use reflective material with high reflective film grade than the road side sign, or to switch the character on the door frame sign and the cantilever sign to the reflector to improve its night vision recognition. Illumination signs may also be used in important road sections where conditions are available.


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I have no idea how this project will/will not develop, but the variety of work and potential work is just fascinating really.
Thursday, 17 September 2009
In India?
Whilst I get a number of approaches concerning projects, an potentially interesting one has arisen concerning providing some support to a company hoping to build new international schools in India.
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Research Matters Advisory Panel member Carl Zehr is the Mayor of the City of Kitchener, Ontario.
I think municipalities are some of the best places to put university research into practice. Research informs our thinking of how we plan for roads, public transit and other innovations within our infrastructure. The Water Institute at the University of Waterloo, for instance, has had a significant impact on our city planning. We put university research into practice to reduce greenhouse gases and carbon emissions. Research helps create infrastructure that lasts longer, is more environmentally friendly and uses less energy.
A lot of research at universities – and from the private sector – can immediately be put into practice by municipal governments. We can be a showcase of that innovation.
We have a very good working relationship with Wilfrid Laurier's school of social work, which is right behind our City Hall. They're using our community, our downtown as a lab. Through that process, through their research, we've learned new ways of doing public engagement. We've expanded into social media, and changed the way we hold public meetings. In former years, we might have had our technical staff go out to a community saying, "Here's a project. This is what we want to do and how we want to do it. We want to tell you about it."
Now we ask for opinions and listen to those opinions. It can be about drilling a well, putting a new roadway in, or building a community centre. We know better now how to get to the heart of what a community wants.
I'm an accountant by background. I remember many years ago, when we first introduced "computers," which were at the time glorified posting machines. It came from somewhere, possibly a lab at an institution and it changed how we manipulated data.
Today, I have sitting right in front of me, a BlackBerry. Without a doubt that has come through research and development, and it changes how I operate.
I'm very aware of the breadth and the depth of research across all universities in Ontario. I was on the board of the [now defunct] Toronto Region Research Alliance. That broadened my mind about the kinds of things that are happening across this province. The breadth of research is very impressive.
I'm going to use a word that is overused, but I'm going to use it anyway. "Sophisticated." I don't mean in a hoity-toity sense. I mean we will have a clearer focus of where we need to be. The devices that we carry that will be in our offices and homes will allow us to be more interactive with institutions governments and individuals. But I do give this a little negative note – I do fear for literacy: I wonder if we will we communicate in codes and short forms. Will we have the kind of literature I am familiar with? I hope there will still be people who want to read and create books and stories, but I think a lot of the practical things will be much more interactive.
Interactivity will help us in municipal government – and all orders of government – In terms of engagement. We're not there yet. Will it fundamentally change our understanding of democracy? Quite possibly.


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What is the PADI Open Water Referral?
Here in Miami we are graced with relatively stable diving conditions all year round. In some parts of the country this is not the case. Our Open Water Referral is a way for PADI students from temperate regions of the globe to experience their Open Water training dives in a tropical climate.
Who should take this course?
PADI student divers who have already completed their Knowledge Development classroom portion and Confined Water dives can sign up for our Open Water Referral. This course is perfect for those who want to finish their Open Water training while on vacation! Why go ice diving when you can dive here in Miami!?
What will you need?
As a PADI Open Water Diver you will need to bring your completed Open Water Diver Student Manual (Knowledge Reviews) and have watched the PADI Open Water Diver DVD.
Prior to scheduling your referral sessions you must have:
Prior to scheduling your referral sessions you must have:
- Completed PADI Medical Form (see 'Forms' below)
- Completed Grove Scuba Student Learning Agreement (see 'Forms' below)
- Emailed us a copy of your Open Water Referral Form (Student Record File)
- Finished all five chapters in the PADI Open Water Diver Student Manual (Knowledge Reviews)
- Watched the PADI Open Water Diver DVD
- Mask, snorkel, fins, booties, and wetsuit (optional) rated for scuba diving
What will Grove Scuba provide?
- Professional staff members and instructors to guide you through your open water dives
- All the scuba related equipment you need for the duration of the course. To include: buoyancy control device (BCD), regulator set with dive computer, scuba tanks, and weights
- A full retail shop to ensure you have all of the equipment and accessories you need
- Transportation to/from Grove Scuba and the marina
How can you start?
Book online to schedule your Open Water Referral Dives.
- Regularly scheduled courses are $359 and includes a PADI Professional Instructor and all four open water dives (to include related fees), scuba related equipment*, and transportation from Grove Scuba
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Please review the PADI Medical Form and fill out the Grove Scuba Student Learning Agreement and email it to us at email@example.com
We also need a copy of your Open Water Referral Form (Student Record File). This can be emailed to us from either you or your referring dive operation.
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Open Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is underway as of February 1!
Our goal is to give children a positive start to their education and help them develop character and self-confidence. Our staff and teachers work with children at the ages when they are learning more rapidly than at any other time in their lives. We provide a loving, nurturing environment in which children are our number one priority. We constantly strive to do what is in the best interest of our children, and we eagerly accept and appreciate the responsibility and opportunity that is ours. We look forward to welcoming your family to St. Paul's Preschool!
Please visit our 2019-2020 school year registration page for more information and to access a page with links to age-appropriate registration forms.


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We have three different models of colour printers (iGen5's, Ricoh9100, ColorPress1000). Currently all three are setup with the same colour defaults (Gracol, sRGB etc...) so that they are generically usually reasonably close in colour day to day.
However every once in a while we need to run a job on all three utilising different features and costing. On the odd job we'd like to be able to better match all three machines to each other (ie color crossovers from a cover printed on an iGen, inside flat on the Ricoh) even if it means a reduction in colour space. Usually these jobs will include spot colors, CMYK and RGB data. We do have Fiery Colour Profiler Suite so we have the ability to create ICC profiles, device or printer matching etc...
Obviously it's not going to be perfect since they are all very different machines but I'm looking for suggestions from any one who might have experience with this sort of thing.
What options do I have to best match between all three (four if you include both iGen's)? How would you go about it?


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Teen Drop-In
Facilities and Programs are always FREE. The Club Teen Center is open to youth ages 13-19 . We are committed to offering a SAFE and progressive space for all youth to play, create and express themselves. To enable this we simply ask that you sign-in at the front door when you drop by.
Drop-Ins are open weekdays from 2:30 - 7:00 pm
Teen Feed: come join us for free dinner and fun on Thursdays at 6.
Movie Mondays : speaks for itself. Who doesn't like movies and popcorn. Mondays at 4
Cooking with Masao: Create fine culinary masterpieces every Tuesday at 5 pm.
Smart Girls: Make smart choices, do good! Wednesday at 5 pm. Open to 6th and 7th graders.
Good Guys: Be a good guy, do you part! Wednesdays at 5 pm. Open to 6th and 7th graders.


text: "The Lightning Gt was created to pioneer the move towards zero emission at point of use cars. It was launched in an era when EV was seen as cranky and at best for local dairy vehicles. By showing the world that EV can look good, arguably great, the Lightning was a pathfinder for the new breed of stylish electric vehicles. A new international venture will ensure that Lightning GT's grace our roads within a couple of years with deposits in and more being accepted later this year upon formal announcement".


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Main Features:
- ThreeChannel/ Four Channel compatible architecture
- Totally 8 gold-plated DIP sockets for opamps and buffers rolling
- 2-Setting Gain Jumper for impedance matching
- High quality components, such as, gold plated PCB, ALPS volume pot, Nichicon cap, Vishay resistors, Switchcraft jacks.
- Powered by either 6 AAA batteries or external power adapter.
- Measures 55*21*92mm, and weighs 122g
- Comes with one silver and one black enclosure, also comes with power adapter leather pouch, connection cable, warranty card, owner's manual, and opamp rolling kit. (includes AD797*2, AD827, AD712, AD8066, LMH6655, LMH6643, LM6172, Dummy adapter*4, Transistor BUF*2, BUF634*2)
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