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Community Involvement
At Arnold & Itkin, we love few things more than the chance to give back to both the local and global community.
2019 School Supply Drive(August 2019)
The Arnold & Itkin team was proud to donate hundreds of school supplies to benefit Be a Resource for CPS Kids and its back-to-school program. BEAR helps children removed from their homes throughout Harris County because of urgent situations. The organization provides these children with supplies such as diapers, clothes, shoes, car seats, cribs, formula, school supplies, and more.
Each year, this back-to-school program supplies over 5,000 children with new uniforms, school supplies, and backpacks to start the year. This way, children under the supervision of Child Protective Services have a chance to start their academic year with the confidence and tools they need for success. Arnold & Itkin is proud to give back to the Houston community through our work with BEAR. We wish success to the students throughout the upcoming school year!
Casa de Esparanza Summer Kickoff Party(June 2019)
Arnold & Itkin had the honor of hosting the Summer Kickoff Party for the children of Casa de Esperanza. Our team visited the Casa neighborhood, where we spent a few hours with the kids playing with water tables, doing a summer-themed craft, and having a delicious lunch. Thanks to the work that Casa de Esperanza does, these kids all enjoy the benefits and stability of home life. It's been an honor working with them and contributing to their organization; we love spending time with the Casa neighborhood and seeing the amazing work they're doing!
Casa de Esperanza Furniture Donation(June 2019)
In June 2019, Arnold & Itkin employees raised money to donate 30 new dining room chairs to Casa de Esperanza, an organization that provides a safe home for children who have suffered from abuse, neglect, or the effects of HIV. Each home in their neighborhood houses 4-6 children, but with small children to care for, their furniture was suffering from wear-and-tear. We were happy to help them replace some old furniture and keep our kids comfy!
Arnold & Itkin 2018 Holiday Toy Drive(December 2018)
In December 2018, Arnold & Itkin employees participated in our annual toy drive, gathering gifts to be donated to BEAR (Be A Resource for CPS Kids) and their "BEARing Gifts" program. Our team is proud to support BEAR and their cause, helping bring holiday cheer to children in the Houston community under the care of CPS.
3rd Annual Respect Content(November 8, 2018)
Our firm hosted the 3rd Annual Respect Contest awards ceremony on November 8 at the Harris County Civil Courthouse. Local 5th grade students were invited to explain what respect means to them, why it is important and include an illustration to complement their explanation. Our firm chose 3 winners from each school district who were awarded a cash prize for themselves, a donation to their school and a donation to a charity of their choice. We were honored to have these students share their thoughts with us and are proud to support them, their schools and the various charities chosen.
2018 Fall Clothing & Diaper Drive(October 2018)
Arnold & Itkin is proud to support the Houston Bar Association and the HBA Campaign for the Homeless Committee during their Clothing & Diaper Drive. AI employees gathered donations of diapers in all sizes, warm clothes and professional attire for men and women. We are happy to assist our Houston community and keep Houstonians warm for winter!
2018 School Supply Drive(August 2018)
Arnold & Itkin employees collected hundreds of school supplies to be donated to Houston Children's Charity for their "Back2School" program. This program has been assisting under-served children in Houston since 2005 and has helped more than 20,000 students prepare for a successful new school year.
Arnold & Itkin 2017 Holiday Toy Drive(December 2017)
Arnold & Itkin employees gathered hundreds of toys to be donated to Houston Children's Charity as they teamed up with Toys for Tots. Families in need from all around the Houston area were able to come pick out toys for their children to enjoy this holiday. AI is proud to support these organizations in giving back!
The Monarch School Donation(December 14, 2017)
Arnold & Itkin LLP was proud to make a $100,000 donation to The Monarch School and Institute, a place where individuals with neurological differences can receive innovative, therapeutic education. In recognition of the gift, The Monarch School named the Living Building Classroom in our honor. The LBC is a laboratory that helps students learn about wind energy, water harvesting, conservation, and more. On December 14, our founders attended the naming ceremony where a plaque was unveiled showcasing our firm as the donor.
ACC Dolphin Athletics 12th Annual Dinner & Auction(November 4, 2017)
We were happy to support the Alvin Community College Dolphin Athletics at their 12th Annual Dinner and Auction. The event is sponsored by the ACC Foundation and proceeds from the event support scholarships, facility improvements, and equipment upgrades for the baseball and softball teams.
Halloween Party for Casa de Esperanza(October 27, 2017)
Arnold & Itkin hosted a Halloween Party for the children of Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos that included a Halloween craft, bubbles, lunch, and a face painter. AI employees visited the Casa neighborhood and spent a few hours with the children. We were also able to provide a donation to cover the cost of one year's school tuition for a child in the program. We are thrilled to support all of the amazing work Casa de Esperanza does for children and for Houston!
Supporting the Pasadena Special Olympics(September 30, 2017)
The winning tug-o-war team at AI's annual Field Day event was given the grand prize of $5,000 to be donated to an organization of their choice—and the Pasadena Special Olympics team was chosen! With more than half of their players losing their homes from Hurricane Harvey, they did not think they would make it to the Fall Classic State Tournament. We are happy to announce that Arnold & Itkin's donation helped get them to the tournament and provided new equipment for those who lost it in the storm.
Casa de Esperanza Donations(September 8, 2017)
Our team was thrilled to donate hundreds of supplies to Casa de Esperanza de Los Ninos, a safe place providing care for children in crisis. These supplies went to help the foster families, birth parents, and after care clients going through Casa's program who were affected by Hurricane Harvey. We are honored to be a part of such a strong city filled with so many willing to help!
Supplies for Harvey Victims(September 2017)
At Arnold & Itkin, we were devastated by the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. Many of our own employees lost their homes, cars, and belongings in the storm. In the aftermath, we remain committed to standing strong with the Houston community and all of South Texas. Our team came together to bring in thousands of supplies to distribute to victims of the storm. A special thank you to the Boatright family who drove the supplies across the state and to all of our employees who volunteered to help. We are proud to be part of this team, and proud to be a member of the Houston community.
Clothing & Food Drive(June 2017)
At Arnold & Itkin, we are committed to supporting our local Houston community. In July of 2017, we hosted a Clothing & Food Drive benefiting Target Hunger and Houston Children's Charity. Thanks to the generous donations from our employees, we contributed several hundred articles of clothing, as well as food and household products, to help those in need!
2nd Annual RESPECT Contest(April 27, 2017)
We hosted the 2nd Annual RESPECT Contest awards ceremony at the Harris County Civil Courthouse. We invited 5th grade students to tell us what respect means to them along with an illustration to complement their explanation. The winning students were awarded a cash prize, as well as having a donation made on their behalf to their school and a charity of their choice. The chosen charities were St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Ima's Home for Children, Elephants for Africa, and The Houston Zoo. Matching donations were also made to Keller Middle School, Melillo Middle School, Carpenter Elementary, and Deer Park Elementary. We were honored to meet these incredible students and assist in supporting their schools and local charities.
AI File Clerks Volunteer for The Beacon(December 2016)
For the past few months, the team of employees working in the file room at Arnold & Itkin have dedicated some of their time on the weekends volunteering for The Beacon. This non-profit organization provides clothing, meals, job opportunities, and a health clinic for those in need. This month, they also donated dozens of supplies to further support the cause.
Arnold & Itkin 2016 Holiday Toy Drive(December 2016)
For the second year in a row, the AI team got into the holiday spirit by donating hundreds of toys to BEAR…Be A Resource for CPS Kids. Each year, this non-profit organization focuses on BEARing gifts to children under CPS care who may not receive holiday cheer—and we are thrilled to contribute.
Kingwood 5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Kid Run(October 22, 2016)
The Arnold & Itkin team sponsored and volunteered at the Kingwood 5k and 1 mile kid run. The event was put together in support of Young Life Houston Northeast, a local non-profit organization.
Donations for Pasadena Special Olympics(October 2016)
Arnold & Itkin donated money for equipment and uniforms to benefit the Pasadena Special Olympics. The organization provides an opportunity for adults and children with special needs to participate in sports. We are proud to participate in such an important program!
Event Benefitting Neighborhood Longhorns(August 2016)
We recently hosted an event benefitting the Neighborhood Longhorns, an organization dedicated to assisting economically disadvantaged students succeed academically. AI was excited to have former University of Texas football player, Vince Young, attend to show his support for the program.
Free Legal Clinic at Local Veterans' Hospital(May 6, 2016)
The Arnold & Itkin team volunteered at the Veterans' Hospital in Houston for a free legal clinic. We counseled more than a dozen vets on a variety of legal issues. As proud supporters of our military men and women, we are honored to donate our time and energy to events such as this.
Toy Drive for BEAR(December 2015)
To share our holiday spirit, our team generously gathered hundreds of toys to donate to BEAR...Be A Resource for CPS kids. BEAR is a non-profit organization that offers assistance to abused and neglected children in our community. Many of these children may not know the excitement and joy that comes with the holiday season if it weren't for the donations received by this fantastic organization. Arnold & Itkin is proud to support BEAR and hopes our donations will make the holidays brighter for the many children under the care of CPS.
Second Mission Trip to Haiti(October 22, 2015)
Megan Elsbury, a member of our intake team, went on her second mission trip to Haiti with a group of ER nurses. While there, the group visited a Dessalines clinic known for its labor and delivery facilities and developed a great relationship with the clinic's staff. Next to an orphanage, the clinic will be opening within the next few months and will offer healthcare at a minimal cost for the surrounding community. The mission was such a success that the group already has an official medical mission trip planned for April 2016!
Arnold & Itkin Ironman at Memorial Park(October 8, 2015)
More than 100 of our team and family members came out for a day of fun and competition at the AI Ironman at Memorial Park. We were honored to help bring awareness to John Black's race: the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. John is competing for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, a great organization that is committed to finding a cure for blood cancer patients.
$75,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society(October 1, 2015)
Our team was honored to present a $75,000 check to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in support of John Black's fundraising efforts for the Ironman World Championship. We are committed to playing a role in the race for a cure to cancer—and we encourage you to do the same.
Houston Children's Charities Back-To-School Program(August 2015)
Our firm sponsored the Houston Children's Charities Back-To-School program, collecting hundreds of school supplies to donate to underprivileged children. We also presented HCC with a substantial check to help support its various programs. Then, on August 15, volunteers from our firm distributed backpacks full of supplies to families. We are proud to participate in such an important program and hope our donations will make a difference for these very deserving children.
1st Annual RESPECT Contest(April 23, 2015)
Our law firm was very excited to hold the awards ceremony for our 1st Annual RESPECT contest. We invited 5th grade students in Pasadena ISD to tell us what respect means to them, why it's important and to accompany their description with a drawing. The winning students were awarded a cash prize and a donation made on their behalf to a charity of their choice. The chosen charities were Scholarship America Dream Award, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Pleasant Hills Children's Home, and El Cordero De Dios Templo Cristiano. Matching donations were made to the students' school to help fund a new Outdoor Learning Center. We were very excited and honored to meet these incredible students and support their school and local charities.
First Annual Food & Clothing Drive(December 2014)
At Arnold & Itkin, we proudly held our first annual Food & Clothing Drive to benefit the Emergency Aid Coalition, a non-profit organization in Houston that feeds and clothes the homeless and needy in our community.
Lady Hawks of the Humble Girls Softball League(October 2015)
We are proud to sponsor the Lady Hawks of the Humble Girls Softball League in support of our local community and our wonderful paralegal Celeste Garza, who coaches the team.
Intake Team Member Goes to Haiti(September 2014)
Arnold & Itkin Intake Team Member Megan Elsbury journeyed to Haiti with Northside Christian Church. She spent time working with a wonderful organization called Coreluv to help Haitian orphans. She helped install swings and got to watch the children swing for the first time!


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Survivors Keep The Seventies Alive
Baby boomers, i.e. relics in their fifties and sixties don't like to be reminded how old they are. But, ironically they are unable to resist looking back on the Seventies with fond nostalgia. Luckily for them, there is currently a big revival of that extraordinary decade. It's not surprising as the Seventies were not only totally revolutionary politically - i.e. the advancement of civil rights, gay and women's liberation, the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam war to name a few. But, also the fluctuant times were reflected in the Arts, especially fashion and Music. Glam rock was followed by the revolutionary punk movement and also disco.
Fortunately for nostalgic Seventies aficionados, their favourite decade has never gone away and is currently enjoying a bigger come back than the Sixties even. I started writing "Frantic" in the early Seventies and captured the essence of what I experienced in those hedonistic times. Wild times, fuelled by 'sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll' were the norm amongst kids in the inner cities. But, I would never have predicted that the recent publication of my novel "Frantic" about the nostalgic Seventies, would coincide with the present nostalgia boom. I would never have guessed that the novel I started writing at the beginning of that decade would turn out to be so topical!
It's not only literature about the Seventies which has suddenly become fashionable, but also music and the manufactured Sex Pistols which instigated punk rock. It's amazing how the Arts of that period have all been regurgitated at the beginning of the twenty first century. Especially, the '70's explosive, Hollywood Movie Industry, which churned out masses of commercial, individually themed movies, created by youthful, auteur styled directors like Martin Scorsese, Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas to name just a few. Also '70's horror films paved the way for pale imitations for years to come. The intellectual David Cronenberg, George Romero, John Carpenter and the Italian Maestro – Dario Argento were gods of the genre, and haven't been untoppled to this day in the popularity stakes.
Thanks to popular TV re-runs on Network and cable television, DVDs and movie downloads on the internet, Seventies movies haven't been banished to languish in the archives. Francis Coppola's "The Godfather" movies (1 & 2) are still globally showing, likewise Spielberg's cinematic masterpieces, like "Jaws", "ET," "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind' etc. George Lucas's initial "Star Wars" movies were so innovative, that to this day, jaded cinema buffs don't believe that modern film-makers can ever repeat that exciting folklore magic. Not only were the actual movies larger than life, but so were the legendary movie stars who appeared in them. Actors like Al Pacino Robert de Niro executed the Method, and actor Warren Beatty, who had the power, made and acted in "Shampoo", the superficial Seventies movie with a heart about hairdressing in Beverly Hills. Not only did the Seventies produce a new wave of successful Hollywood movies, but decades later, nostalgic cinematic offerings like Cameron Crowe's "Almost Famous", revivalist music, art and literature all help to keep the Seventies resurrected for a very long time to come.
Copyright: Frances Lynn 2006

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- Don't rush into an account. The credit card processing industry has many moving parts and there are quite a few things to consider when opening an account. Give yourself enough time to do the research necessary to make a good decision. Selecting the right service provider can make the difference between a great experience and a miserable one. Make sure you understand how you intend on accepting credit cards now and in the future. There are many different account types depending on how you interact with your customers. Choosing the right account type ensures the very best rates are available to your business. Make sure you understand how interchange works. The majority of the fees paid to process credit cards come from the credit card interchange networks. Understanding how the interchange fees are calculated will help you negotiate the best deal on the account. Make sure you ask questions on items you don't understand and develop a working relationship with a service provider before you sign up. Make sure you select a provider that has a dedicated account representative for you to work directly with.
- Abide by the rules. The merchant service agreement outlines the rules and regulations for the use of the account. Make sure you understand the length and term of the contract. Make sure you understand what you have been approved to sell. During the application process you indicate the products and/or services you intend to sell. The rules for a merchant account stipulate that you are only allowed to accept credit card payments for the products/services approved on the application. Selling something else with the account can lead to the account being terminated and the business placed on the MATCH list.
- Angry customers can hurt your business. Make sure that you respond to customer billing complaints immediately. Customers that can't get their billing complaints resolved with the business will contact their credit card issuing bank or the credit card association and initiate a chargeback. Excessive chargebacks can also lead to the account being closed by the processor not to mention hefty fines for each occurrence. The best defense is a a good offence. Makes sure your customer service number is displayed on your customer's credit card statement along with your business name. That way they will call you first. Make sure you answer their call and help resolve their issue.
- Stay within your limits. Your merchant account will have certain limits established for the high ticket amount and total monthly volume that can be processed with the account. These limits are known in the industry as soft limits. There is always a little leniency for exceeding the limits on the account but it is always a good idea to know your limits and be proactive if you intend on exceeding them. For example if you know you are going to exceed your high ticket amount with a certain sale, call in for authorization first. This demonstrates good management and will make it much easier to increase your limit amounts in the future.
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The terminated merchant file, TMF or match file is a database that is maintained by MasterCard and Visa banks (also known acquiring banks) for the purpose of recording businesses that violate their merchant services agreement. This database serves as a reporting agency for the merchant services industry.
All merchant service providers, as a requirement of underwriting, will query new merchant applications against the terminated merchant file to determine if there is a match. The query will include the business name, business address and principal applicant(s) first and last name. If a match is uncovered the application will be declined.
What to do if you are on the terminated merchant file
You must first identify the acquiring bank that placed your business on the terminated merchant file. They are the only entity that can make changes to the listing. Once you identify the acquirer, it's important to be persistent in requesting the reason for the inclusion on the TMF. It may take multiple calls to identify the right department to gather the information. Remember "kill them with kindness". You are undoubtedly frustrated with the situation but airing your frustration will only prolong the process and increase your frustration. Once you understand the circumstances that led to your listing, do everything in your power to correct it and have the listing deleted. This may include legal counsel so make sure your hire a specialist if you choose this direction.
How to avoid being included on the terminated merchant file
- Read your merchant account contract carefully and avoid any violations.
- Make sure you remain within the soft limits of your merchant account.
- Make sure you list your business phone number within the descriptor that shows on your customer's credit card statement. This gives them the information they need to contact your business about questionable charges. You do not want your customers to call the bank directly.
- Provide exceptional customer service and put your customers first. Consumers have a lot of power if they choose to contact their issuing bank to complain about your service and charges.
- Don't commit fraud.
- Never run a sale for someone else's business!
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Match or The Terminated Merchant File (TMF) – Beware
The Match file or, more commonly know as, the terminated merchant file or TMF is a database that the credit card processing industry uses to log merchants that have violated the terms of their contact and have subsequently been terminated.
Similar to how the major credit reporting agencies track consumer behavior in an effort to establish a credit profile. The Match or TMF database is used to flag business and principals that have miss-managed their merchant account in the past and been terminated.
When an application for merchant services is received the processor will query the Match or TMF database to determine if the business or principals have been terminated in the past. If a possible match entry is indicated it is the responsibility of the processor to determine if the entry is for the same business and/or principal(s) seeking account approval. If an exact match for business or principal is determined the processor will then inverstigate the reason for the match entry. At that point the account will be declined or a conditional approval will be granted which states that full approval is subject to the pervious processor removing the Match entry.
Once a business or principal is placed on the Match or TMF it is extremely difficult to get a merchant account approved. It is also very difficult to get a business or principal removed from the match or TMF database.
If you find that you or your business is on the Match file it is very important to determine what processor placed you on the file. Next you will want to contact that processor to determine the reason. Once you have determined the reason it is essential to rectify the situation, if possible and request removal from the database.
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Merchant account early termination fees | How they work
Most every merchant account contract will include an early termination fee. The early termination fee is charged to the business if the business closes the account before the end of the contracted term. It is important to understand what the early termination fee is before accepting the terms of service from your merchant service provider. The early termination fee will be spelled out in the service agreement so be sure to review the contract before signing.
Important things to know about early termination fees:
- It can be negotiated
- It can be calculated multiple ways
- Be careful with refusal to pay
Negotiating your early termination fee
Some merchant service providers will allow for the early termination fee to be negotiated. Typically if you select an Independent Service Organization (ISO) to set up your merchant account the early termination fee is at the discretion of the sales representative. For example, if the business goes "out of business" it is reasonable to expect that the early termination fee to be waived. Make sure to have this conversation up front and get the agreed terms in writing.
Early termination calculation
The early termination fee can be a set amount, a prorated amount based on the remaining contract term or a combination of both. As an example we will use the following to illustrate how the early termination fee is calculated.
- 3 year contract term with the early termination fee equal to the greater of $250, or $35 multiplied by the number of months remaining in the then-current term.
- Contract approved 01/01/2011
- Termination on 04/01/2011
Early termination fee = $1,155 (33 months remaining X $35)
Be careful if you decide not to pay
It can be frustrating if you are charged an early termination fee for terminating a contract with a merchant service provider for a justified reason. It can seem unfair and unjust especially if you feel the service you were provided was unacceptable and you terminated to end a bad experience. It is commonly thought that a simple solution is to close the account for which the termination fee will be deducted from. I caution this approach as it allows for your provider to add your business to the terminated merchant file (TMF). The TMF is a file that represents businesses that have been banned by the industry. Once a business has been added to the TMF it is very difficult to get it retracted. Additionally, it makes it next to impossible to get a new merchant account set up.
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Meet Patrick Boudoucies
Patrick Boudoucies, Client Account Manager at EnvoyFM
Never met Patrick Boudoucies in person?
No problem. Just run a Google search on Andy Samberg, and you'll have a general idea of what Patrick looks like. You'll also get a bit of an idea of his personality as well.
Patrick is diligent in his work, but also really knows how to have fun.
Among Patrick's hobbies are tennis, coffee, movies, and video games.
And if you're wondering about his ability to game, all you need to know is that he plays like a boss.
He also enjoys the relationships he builds with other gamers online.
Patrick is a people-person, and has some pretty great memories from his childhood friendships.
Take for instance the time he and his friends built a bmx bike park on an empty lot across from his house, complete with ramps and half-pipes. The works.
The creative interest it took to build something like that probably has something to do with his interest in how technology works today.
Patrick enjoys working with electronics and computers.
If you have a question about your new phone, watch, computer, etc... ask Patrick about it. He's got ya covered and would love to help you figure it out.
Helping people figure out their problems is something that is really important to Patrick, and is one of the many reasons he's so great for Envoy.
When asked why he loves coming back to work every day, Patrick had this to say:
"It is a great small environment, full of awesome people. It is hard to find a place to work that is diligent in their work and gets things done while also being very laid back, and that is one thing Envoy has down to a science and it's cool to be a part of."
We think Patrick is an awesome person too, and we're so happy to have him as part of the team.
Patrick Boudoucies: Diligent. Funny. Irrationally Helpful.


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It all started in Correggio, a provincial town in the heart of Emilia. It is a delightful area where the people are healthy, the land is good and the air is invigorating. It is famous in many parts of the world as the home of Don Camillo and Peppone. It all started here. It was the start of a magnificent, stirring tale that has made us strong. Our glorious, inspirational past allows us to look to the future. It was the start of the tale of the Veroni family. It was the start of the tale of Veroni cured meat. It was the start of an enchanting, magical story that we want to tell you.
All the same, it was a tough, heartrending time filled with memories of the tragedy of war and the loss of lots of our friends, relatives, brothers, mothers and children. It was the period after the First World War and people were keen to get back on their feet everywhere, including in Correggio. People wanted to start savouring and enjoying their lives again: real, healthy lives filled with joy and hopes for recovery and the future.
The Veroni family were among these people.
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The passion and knowledge of their forebears lived on within them and there was no way that they would or could alter their destiny. Thanks to the quintessential local strength and determination, their passion, and the unity of a solid, healthy family, the Veroni family managed to bring a little joy back into life, thus helping people to move on from the terrible times of the recent past. The secret lay in their love for family, work, people and Veroni products.
One evening back in 1925, the brothers gathered around a table in their little food shop in the old town centre. Fiorentino, Francesco, Paolo, Adolfo and Ugo Veroni had come together to make a big decision about something very important. It was one of those decisions that can change your life. As always, they were all together. They had to make plans for the future for themselves and everyone else. Fiorentino, Francesco, Paolo, Adolfo and Ugo discussed the matter for a long time. One of them was hesitant, another was very keen and another still was almost over exuberant. In the end, the Veroni brothers made their decision and went into business. The strength and love that always emerge after hard times filled the brothers with energy, which they poured into their company. It was officially founded in 1925 and they named it "Fratelli Veroni", which is Italian for "Veroni Brothers".
The venture was underway and everybody played their part with great enthusiasm and dedication, including their wives and children. Thus began the story of the company that is now known as "Fratelli Veroni fu Angelo SpA". The intrepid little group from Correggio took everything in their stride. Nothing could faze them, not even when Paolo fell over and broke his foot, when there were complications during young Francesco's birth, or when Correggio was left devastated by terrible weather. Problems, happiness, work and success have always been shared by every single member of the family. Occasionally they fall out about personal issues, but sharing everything helps to promote healthy family ties and contributes to the quality of their products, which is at the heart of everything that they do. It is all about flavours and traditions. Everything is open for discussion in the Veroni family, from doing without a department head to missing a shift at work, but the importance of production quality is never questioned. It is a crucial factor in preserving the flavours that have been handed down for over a century, since before Fratelli Veroni was even founded. The secret of the family lies in the everyday values of upright people: the people that trust you and that you can trust. These values have been passed on from parents to their children like a family secret and they still survive today.
The magical tale of the Veroni brothers shows that nothing is more important than a close-knit family and that we can learn everything from our families, including values, skills and drive. However, the story took a rather unusual, distinctive turn. Of all the cured meats made by the brothers, mortadella had always been their favourite.
Still today, the descendants of the brothers remember their endless discussions about Veroni mortadella. It was like a political debate, with everyone expressing their contrasting views. At work and in everything else they did, they never stopped talking about mortadella. While the other cured meats were made in accordance with the usual, traditional Emilian methods, they would spend days on end arguing about mortadella. The women of the family were left exasperated by the non-stop "mortadella debate" among their brothers and husbands, and they did not try to hide it.
Paolo wanted to add more salt, Francesco wanted more pistachios, Fiorentino more cooking time and Ugo more meat. The days were filled with family, work, passion, and arguments about mortadella!
The cold cuts business in general was growing and improving in every way, but barely a day went by without a discussion about mortadella. Even the first employees of Fratelli Veroni had been dragged into the debate. Mortadella had become everyone's favourite topic of conversation.
We do not know what inspired it, which of the brothers had the idea or how it happened, but one fine morning after an entire night of discussions and arguments, the brothers turned up with an announcement to make. Although they were exhausted, they were as wide-eyed and excited as children on Christmas morning and they proudly revealed that a new arrival was on its way in the Veroni dynasty: GIANT MORTADELLA.
It was 1930 and a new story was beginning within the story.
Everybody knew that the brothers would put their heart and soul into it and work day and night on the giant mortadella, which would present its fair share of problems.
After all, they did not want the mortadella to be big; they wanted it to be GIANT. According to an old saying, "the bigger the mortadella is, the better it tastes." They did not just want it to be big. They wanted it to be GIANT.
They wanted to make mortadella worthy of the name "giant" in terms of taste, quality, flavour and aroma. From the usual 12 kg and half a metre in length, they wanted to stretch to 2000 kg and 8 metres. There were plenty of hiccups along the way, but the brothers were devoted to their task.
Dovete sapere che per fare buona una mortadella sono molteplici i fattori. Lots of factors contribute to the making of a good mortadella. Only the finest ingredients must be used and it must be cooked evenly throughout for no fewer than three days. It must not break and there must not be any parts left uncooked inside.
You can imagine how many times something went wrong. Often, the mortadella was burnt on the outside and still raw on the inside. Lots broke when they were being moved and just as many fell because they were not properly secured.
The Veroni brothers invented new machines to cook the 8 metres of mortadella properly and others still to put the meat in the casing and tie it. All the while, there were lively discussions between them, as was only natural for these typical inhabitants of Correggio. Day after day and night after night, the dynamic capabilities of the brothers shone through and led to the creation of the VERONI GIANT MORTADELLA that we know today.
It is still the pride and joy of the Veroni family. They have every right to be proud because the brothers achieved their goal of making it not only giant but also delicious.
It was a huge, overwhelming success, not just because of the enormous size but also because of the heady, delightful aroma of the culinary masterpiece that has made Fratelli Veroni stand out from the crowd ever since.
Ancora oggi che siamo arrivati al 2012, possiamo osservare come la storia si ripete. Ancora oggi la famiglia Veroni è quella che gestisce la Fratelli Veroni fu Angelo SpA.
Still today in 2014, the story goes on and history is being repeated. Still today, the Veroni family runs the company now known as Fratelli Veroni fu Angelo SpA. Still today, as if by magic it is possible to find the same feelings, the same arguments, the same exasperated wives, the same heartfelt generosity and the same values from the local land and people in Francesco, Guido, Marco and Stefano Veroni, who offer their innate Quality, Taste and Respect. The world is evolving, relentless modernization is taking place, and everything and everyone is becoming more technological, but family values and the "flavour" of life remain unchanged.
The Veroni Family
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La Nostra Storia 5On the right Ezio Veroni with his cousin Giulio, chairman of the company until 2007. This photo was taken in the early 1930's: Already at that […]
La Nostra Storia 2The historic Veroni shop in Correggio in the late 1930's. In the foreground, Fiorentino Veroni who transformed the family business into a major Italian producer. On […]
La Nostra Storia 6In the '40s Veroni was one of the first company to offer a canteen not only for its employees, but also for the weeders' children, while […]
La Nostra Storia 3Veroni's vehicles in the late 1920's: at that time the company was one of the few Italian companies to have owned trucks.
La Nostra Storia 10The historical shop in 1923, two years before the five brothers decided to produce charcuterie.
La Nostra Storia 9"Premio Medaglia d'oro" (Gold metal award) for the excellent production of charcuterie (1927).


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In most areas the summer holidays have officially started. Exams have finished and students have packed away their books until September. We're always busy at this time of year as universities and colleges prepare for the publication of exam results and clearing. We have a range of promotional products to help with this process.
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Our silicone wristbands are always popular with colleges and universities. They can be customised with school colours and we can print your logo and message. This often includes hotline and clearing numbers, course information and website addresses. Our fun and eye-catching wristbands ensure that important information is not easily misplaced or thrown away.
Our lanyards are useful during open days, interviews and registration. They can be customised with school colours or can be colour co-ordinated to identify key staff members. We can also print or embroider your choice of logo or artwork.
Like our wristbands, our custom badges are popular during Freshers' Week and are ordered in advance by Student Union offices, local bars and businesses. They are a cost-effective promotional tool and can be fully customised with your choice of branding.
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Five things we learned from Chelsea's victory over Manchester City
Manchester City's unbeaten start to the Premier League season ended after they suffered a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea.
N'Golo Kante emphatically opened the scoring at Stamford Bridge before David Luiz headed home a second.
Here, Press Association Sport highlights five things we learned from Saturday's clash.
City are not invincible
Pep Guardiola's champions have maintained the fine form which saw them waltz to the title last season in the early months of this campaign. But, despite dominating possession in west London, Chelsea proved they can be beaten.
The defeat – City's first Premier League loss since April – leaves them a point behind title rivals Liverpool.
Hazard is versatile
Much was made of both managers opting to start without recognised strikers, particularly Maurizio Sarri's decision to pick Eden Hazard as a 'false nine'.
After being starved of the ball in the first half, Belgium forward Hazard – who also operated in the role against City in March – showed his class in the crucial moments of the match by creating both goals.
Injury issues mounting for City
City were without key players Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero at Stamford Bridge and manager Guardiola may have further injury concerns to contend with.
With the busy festive period approaching, midfielder Fernandinho required treatment in the first half before the influential David Silva limped off with an apparent hamstring issue in the second half.
Potency beats possession
For all of their possession and pressing in attacking areas, City were guilty of creating little. Chelsea would have been grateful to go in goalless at half-time but Kante gave them an undeserved lead from which City could not recover.
While the visitors had a handful of decent openings, they failed to register a meaningful attempt on goal until a Gabriel Jesus effort in injury time.
Chelsea unlikely to mount title challenge
Despite this victory, it appears unlikely that the Blues can sustain a serious title challenge. They struggled to touch the ball in the opening period and rode their luck in securing an unexpected victory. Their spirit and second-half performance will provide Sarri with plenty of positives but City and Liverpool remain the standout sides.News Now - Sport News


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Finding Our Voice: Finding God's Voice
A Resource for Scriptural Interpretation Through Song and the Arts
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Scripture Presentations
Many churches pride themselves in delivering a high quality worship experience. To the extent that the parishioners share in the work of the liturgy—as lay readers, choir members, acolytes, and ushers—they often have little creative authority. They are invited to watch, sing (their voices often blanketed by instruments), listen to the sermon, and finally to come to coffee hour, where they can learn about various ministry opportunities. Alas, though this approach to liturgy can be very meaningful to people and can produce a dazzling show, it also tells congregants that the church's work is the province of experts, that those in the pews are helpers, not leaders.
In 2016, Not So Churchy's Music and Leadership Teams decided to embark on a yearlong project in which the congregants themselves would interpret and present the scripture readings. They could read them, or use music, movement, or any other creative means needed to bring the reading to life in a meaningful way. In doing so, they would exercise creative and theological authority usually reserved for others. The project was partially funded through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment, Inc.
The work began at a three-day retreat in the fall of 2016. The congregants were each given a particular passage of scripture to present at an appointed service sometime over the following twelve months. They were then led through workshops on basic song writing, song leading, and choreography. After the retreat, the congregants brought early drafts of their presentations to workshops where they could practice presenting their pieces and listen to the observations of other congregants and creative professionals. Finally, on their appointed date, each member rehearsed with the musicians and then presented their reading during the service.
This project, which has become an integrated part of our liturgical year, has been a rich learning experience for the congregation, and provided an opportunity for the congregants to exercise their creative authority and leadership capacities.
Here, we want to make our learning available publicly so that others can benefit and take inspiration from it. In the following pages, four Not So Churchy members—Kristen, Eric, Marranda, and Hannah—share their experiences of creating scripture presentations. We've also included a brief How-To Guide and an example of how one passage was turned into a scripture presentation. We hope you find these useful.
We would like to thank Music That Makes Community and are especially grateful to Donald Schell, Emily Scott, and Paul Vasile for their encouragement.
Finally, we hope you try doing this with your own worship community. The experience has forever changed the way we understand the scriptures and ourselves.
We encourage you to use this resource in your own context. If you have found these videos and reflections helpful we also encourage you to join us through making a financial contribution towards the ministry of Not So Churchy.
Written, produced, and directed by Jacob Slichter
Filmed and edited by Jeremy Kaplan
Additional footage by Jacob Slichter
Graphic design by Kyle Lasky
Special thanks to Lisa Madison and Music That Makes Community
Made possible by a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.


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Year 11 students in Wave 2 National Citizen Service teams from Redcar & Cleveland schools are working hard at the start of the summer, following their Residential at YHA Grasmere in the Lake District, during the fourth week of July. On their return, a further Residential at Hunley Hotel & Golf Club is currently helping them focus on their Media, Business and Presentation Skills. Next week they are now on with social action project planning at Prior Pursglove College, followed by project completion next week.
Well done Jams, Morgan, Holly, Phoebe, Ellie, Caitlyn and Hannah. We await the pictures of your volunteering work with great interest!
Thank you so much to all the students, from across Redcar & Cleveland Schools, for volunteering to go out and make such a difference. We hope you are enjoying yourselves, are making new friends and are getting a huge sense of achievement! We are proud of you all.
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Flights to Ironwood, MI
Come visit the skiing and snowmobile capital of the Midwest—Ironwood, Michigan. Located in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula just 18 miles south of Lake Superior, Ironwood is the westernmost city in Michigan and has an average annual snowfall of 188 inches. Snowmobile on over 2,000 miles of trails, or alpine ski at Blackjack Ski Resort, Big Powder Mountain, Mt. Zion, Indianhead Mountain, or the Whitecap Mountains.
If skiing isn't your speed, hike through the natural landscape of waterfalls and trails in Ottawa National Forest and Gorge Falls. Visit the only ski flying hill outside of Europe: Copper Peak Ski flying hill which overlooks 2500 miles in three states.
Every year Ironwood hosts a number of events, including the SISU Ski and Snowshoe Race, and the Ironwood Snowmobile Olympus in January. Over Memorial Day weekend they have the Hurley ATV/UTV Rally. In July Ironwood hosts the North Country 100 Bicycle Tour and the Bessemer 4th of July Parade.
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|Blitzkrieg1701, August 29th, 2014, 6:32 am
That's our Layla: always making friends and winning over others. Speaking of friends, I think Astrid's got some ambitions of dethroning Layla from her reign of Queen Of The Scary Angry Face. Also, Disonar's an idiot. This is a combination that should work well.
Oh, and I found an excuse to work in the trippy psychedelic lettering again. YOU ALL THOUGHT I WAS OVER THAT, DIDN'T YOU?
Anyway, we've got a New Voting Incentive that wraps up this latest Deleted Scene... and it MIGHT be the last before another break. I'm not sure yet. I've got another convention next weekend, but for once there's no out-of-state travel and sleeping in a hotel involved, so I MIGHT be able to crank out a few more to cover those updates... but then again, I've got TWO MORE conventions back-to-back a few weeks later, and I KNOW I'll have to put Incentives on hold to to get that many extra pages done. Still, I hate to take anther long break so soon after the last one, so I want to try and do SOMETHING... I dunno, we'll see what happens Tuesday.
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|Zaealix (Guest), August 29th, 2014, 2:21 pm
Short much? Says a lady that I give 10-1 odds of wearing heels at that very moment.
Plus...Layla's probably not even at the tallest she'll get. (That is, assuming no Mad Scientists decide to intervene, is what I mean.)
|Blitzkrieg1701, August 29th, 2014, 5:16 pm
Actually, I dunno. We've seen in flashbacks that Layla's always been on the short end of the spectrum. And if she's still the same height as Trigger even now, I dunno how much taller she can hope to get.
|power comic, August 29th, 2014, 7:58 pm
I fear for everyone.
Also do you mind me using the fourth most importent person in the universe as my fanfiction.net picture?
|Blitzkrieg1701, August 29th, 2014, 8:22 pm
Dude, go for it!
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Inconjunction with the normal HPDE, High-speed auto-x, and regular club wheel to wheel races, MCSCC will be offering a 2.5 Hour enduro the morning of the 26th. Package discounts to be available to those competitors competing in more than one event during the weekend. For those of you who have not run with MC, we have a great IT and sedan group. IT rules are consistent with SCCA and all regional and national SCCA licenses are recognized.
More details to come but please block off your calender in support of this event.
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Fractured Beauty Inspired by Conflict
Fractured Exhibition
In its third year contributing to the George Town Festival, Penang gallery base2 is exploring the fragility of beauty inspired by conflict in the region. Fractured presents a mix of paintings and sculptures to exhibit the conflicting fragments of lives, people, countries and turmoil that inspire art.
Monaco-based artist Blake Ward, after a lifetime of art, has exhibited all over the world including Europe, South-East Asia, Canada, the USA, the UK and Hong Kong, and has galleries in Chicago, Montreal, Vancouver and Bergamo, Italy, with plans to expand this year.


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A Guide to Womens Menopause HealthMenopause is usually a blessing for most women, as the reproductive system shuts down you will no longer have a monthly menstrual cycle. However, with menopause you will also experience many changes emotionally and physically, which will directly reflect on your health. Here are some essential guidelines in womens menopause health that will help you keep healthy during this period of your life.
Common Womens Menopause Health IssuesThe most common womens menopause health occurrences are: mood swings due to hormonal imbalances with women are used to from the times when you had your menstrual cycle, increase of appetite, this is something that should be watched carefully as you can gain weight overnight and loosing it after menopause can be twice as hard because the metabolism slows down considerably.
The next thing to watch out for in womens menopause health is unexplained fatigue and cravings for sweets and caffeine, depression, anxiety and even panic attacks. All of these symptoms can affect your health significantly and thus, need to be addressed as they occur.
Help Your Body Deal with MenopauseHelping your body at menopause is not easy because you are dealing with multiple factors at the same time and they all need to be addressed individually at times; therefore the best way to approach it is through a qualified doctor who will prescribe you essential drugs to help balance your hormones.
You will also need vitamins and minerals to improve your health. While drugs and vitamins will help your body and metabolism reach a balance you will still need to address the cravings by observing a sensible diet and adding extra exercise to your daily routine.
Helpful TipTo deal with and improve a womens menopause health issues, she will also needs love and caring from the family, as it is a difficult time both emotionally and physically, which should not be faced alone. There are many things you will not recognize about yourself when you are dealing with menopause and it is essential you deal with each symptom, as it occurs by first recognizing it and then treating it adequately.
Be aware that menopause occurs gradually. You will have to go without the monthly menstrual cycle at least for twelve months before the doctor can officially declare that your reproduction system has shut down.
There are cases when women will miss the menstrual cycle for couple of months and they feel they are approaching menopause because they have the symptoms only to get the menstrual cycle again. Consult your doctor to ensure you are following the right course in order to maintain your body health while dealing with menopause as well as follow a balanced diet and exercise at all times.


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Brisbane's Worst Tree
Treezy is the No.1 Tree Services Company on Brisbane's Southside and we want to show you why. We are running a competition to find the biggest baddest tree in all of Brisbane AND we are going to take it down for FREE. You could save yourself up to $10,000 worth of professional tree services if you can show us why your tree is #BWT Brisbane's Worst Tree. See below for competition details.
Three Easy Steps To Participate
Go to the Treezy home page www.treezy.com.au on your mobile or tablet device. On home page you will see our explainer video which will take you through the 3 step process to upload your video. Its really simple and will only take a couple of minutes of your time.
Follow our simple 3 step process to record your video and show us why your tree is Brisbane's Worst Tree #BWT (don't forget to explain why you think your tree is #BWT. Remember first prize is up to 10K so be sure to give us lots of reasons to choose your tree as Brisbane's worst!)
We will upload your video to the Treezy Facebook page and #BWT, all you need to do is like the Treezy Facebook page and share your video with everyone! The person who gets the most shares of their #BWT video wins the peoples choice award, a new iPad!
The 1st major prize winner of #BWT will be selected by the Treezy management team and will win the FREE removal of Brisbane's Worst Tree #BWT up to the value of $10,000. The 2nd prize winner of the people's choice award will win a new iPad as voted by your friends and family. The most votes wins! The winner of first and second prize will be announced on Friday September the 30th! So remember to keep sharing your video and encouraging other people to share as well. 1 share = 1 vote and the most votes wins!
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A father, and committed Catholic, states his case for the Church revising its teaching on in vitro fertilization (IVF). His story began with a medical mixup, and turned into a moral and ethical quagmire.
From CNN:
On September 24, 2009, the day Carolyn gave birth to a very loved baby boy, who was immediately turned over to his genetic parents, the Catholic Diocese of Toledo released a statement to The Toledo Blade condemning IVF as "morally unacceptable."
Because we were the focus of the news, we felt as though the diocese was really condemning us.
The statement hurt Carolyn and me tremendously. We had hoped for the church's support and prayer on one of the hardest days we've ever faced.
Carolyn and I have always believed in our stewardship responsibilities to the church. I'd given thousands of hours over the years to coaching youth through my local parish, have raised funds for Catholic churches and schools and have given charitably to church causes. Carolyn had dedicated her career to teaching and working as a principal in Catholic schools.Instead of support, the church branded us in a very public way with the apparently shameful letters IVF. Why couldn't the church recognize our journey for what it was – an affirmation of the sanctity of life? Their negative response motivated me to look closer at the issue.
I believe there is an ethical path a couple can take when pursuing IVF and I ask the Roman Catholic Church to consider adopting a new doctrine that provides moral guidance for Catholic couples on how to do so.
Read the rest. It includes details on Church teaching on the subject, which many faithful people continue to have a hard time understanding and accepting.


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Teacher of PE - Female, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Closing date:
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Suitable for NQTs: No
Aldar Academies are seeking an outstanding Teacher of PE for The Pearl Academy commencing Academic Year 2020 - 2021.
The school follows the National Curriculum for England together with its assessments and caters for children between the ages of 3 and 11. In a short period, the school has achieved outstanding levels of progress and attainment, supported by rigorous tracking of data and assessment in all areas of the curriculum.
The successful candidate will be able to deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. Also, possess energy and enthusiasm to deliver lessons that engage, enthuse and motivate our learners.
- Bachelor of Physical Education Degree or Bachelor's degree in Equivalent Field with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
- Strong experience teaching the English National Curriculum
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the given position.
- Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
- Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
- A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
- Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
- Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
- A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
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- Competitive terms of employment and outstanding working conditions
- Tax Free Salary
- Fully furnished accommodation (if applicable)
- Medical insurance and Air Fare (if applicable)
- Opportunity to work within a team of supportive and creative colleagues
- Excellent professional development and guidance
Rated Very Good School by Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) in Oct/Nov 2015
The Pearl Academy was founded by Aldar Academies in 2007 and has grown rapidly. Although we are a relatively large school, we have retained the small school ethos of...
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Onto the post, this jumper dress is amazing! Not only is the slogan relevant to almost every girl being a frequently common sentence, it is also super cosy. I was so surprised when I received it through at just how lovely the inside feels, it's like putting on a fluffy dressing gown. I love that it's black and white too so it matches most of our stuff. I added in this gorgeous leather bag from Zara as I wanted to keep it a casual black outfit. These boots are the most perfect thing to wear with any dress or long coat espically for this time of the year and not being the biggest fan of tights either they work great with keeping your legs warm and I can wear them for hours they are so comfy.
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Help design a mural raising awareness of the need for safer streets!
Share your Colfax Avenue experience to help inform the design of community art projects that will raise awareness of traffic safety and Denver's commitment to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries as a Vision Zero City.
The Vision Zero Community Art Project, led by by the Denver Vision Zero Coalition, brings together the community along Denver's Colfax corridor to create public art installations that raise awareness of traffic safety and Denver's commitment to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries as a Vision Zero city. This artwork supports a dialogue among residents, city officials, advocacy groups, and artists about our community values, and how we design our neighborhoods and streets to reflect those values.
The project focuses specifically on the central portion of the Colfax corridor, in the general vicinity of East High School, guided by community input from neighborhood residents, business owners and patrons, and East High students, as well as families of traffic victims. Community members are invited to weigh in on the art project's content and to assist with design and installation.
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Triple E celebrates successful ModTruss launch
Track systems specialist Triple E is celebrating its launch of ModTruss in Europe at Prolight + Sound, Frankfurt.
The Triple E team constructed an incredible stand at the Messe Frankfurt for the event, showcasing the versatility of the ModTruss product line, which lends itself to endless configurations using standard accessories, ensuring ideas that once took extensive custom design and fabrication are constructed easily and fast, the company says.
Triple E launched the US-designed ModTruss in the UK in June 2015, immediately winning "Engineering Product of the Year" at the ABTT Theatre Show in London.
"This year's Prolight + Sound marked a milestone in the history -- and future -- of Triple E as we undertook the biggest launch for our company yet -- ModTruss, Europe-wide," says Triple E's managing director, David Edelstein. "We've put in a lot of hard work to bring this product to the European market and are extremely excited about what it can achieve for the industry. ModTruss is now available in Europe exclusively from Triple E and interest is incredible. There is nothing else like it on the market.
"During the show we attracted very positive interest from major worldwide Theatre Consultants, Theatre Supply Companies, Events Companies, Theatre Architects, TV Companies, and many more. We're extremely excited about the possibilities of ModTruss -- it really is rare to be able to offer a product of such simplicity-yet-genius that has the power to truly change the way our industry approaches set building, event structures, and any application that tubular truss is currently used for."
Best described as full size Meccano, the ModTruss system features a lightweight aluminum construction and a repeating hole pattern, meaning applications are practically unlimited, the company says.
ModTruss components can be reused, repurposed, and re-configured and in the process reduce waste -- allowing designers, production managers, and producers real cost savings coupled with enormous flexibility for creative design.
A unique feature of ModTruss is its ability to form laminated beams; bolting ModTruss sections one on top of the other increases its already high load carrying capacity by a factor of eight and enables it to create long spans between supports.
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Celebrate your children's birthdays in Aventure Parc: various formulas adapted to children from 5 to 13 years old.
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The National Post has an article covering Frances Nunziata, and the power shifts in City Hall.
Councillor Frances Nunziata remembers the old days, when she and mayor-elect Rob Ford routinely called on their peers to cut their budgets or freeze their salaries, only to be laughed down.
"It's not a joke now, it's real," said Ms. Nunziata, a longstanding ally and, she points out, the first member of council to publicly endorse what would become Mr. Ford's hugely successful bid for office.
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Curvy Yoga is an inspiring, safe space for new students to embark upon a yoga practice. Specifically geared toward plus-sized women, Curvy Yoga aims to serve as a training gateway for curvy yogis and their teachers and allies. It provides a non-judgmental, serene atmosphere for students to begin to explore the mind-body connection through yoga. Curvy Yoga also contains a unique teaching style, which is based on productive, positive communication with oneself and with others
What to expect
Curvy Yoga classes focus on teaching yoga in a way that is peaceful, non-judgmental, and universally accessible, while staying true to the nature of yoga poses and philosophy.
Curvy Yoga was created by Anna Guest-Jelley, who after years of yoga practice wanted to create a style of yoga and a method of teaching geared toward curvy women.


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Still, he's going to try to counter Clinton's foreign policy speech in San Diego later today with a Bernie-esque strategy of pointing to her vote for the Iraq War and her support for the U.S.'s intervention in Libya in 2011. "Bernie Sanders said it and I'm going to use it all over the place because it's true," Trump told the Times. "She is a woman who is ill-suited to be president because she has bad judgment."
The criticism has been effective for Sanders because he a) voted against authorizing the use of force in Iraq in 2002 as a congressman and b) has shown that he has a fairly sophisticated foreign policy view, despite having little experience in the area. It won't work for Trump because he a) supported invading Iraq in 2002 and the Libya intervention and b) has terrible judgment! He may have an unerring feel for what certain Republican primary voters want—to ban Muslims, torture suspected terrorists, build a wall on Mexico's border, etc.—but this does not equate good judgment.


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National Bank of Fujairah joins Thomson Reuters Accelerate SME as featured banking partner
Thomson Reuters and National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) announced today that they have partnered to offer tailored funding solutions to SMEs in the UAE through the Thomson Reuters Accelerate SME platform (http://acceleratesme.com).
Thomson Reuters Accelerate SME serves as the only digital gateway to the SME ecosystem in the MENA region. As the platinum banking partner on the Accelerate SME platform, community members will be able to apply for a range of NBF's banking offerings including term loans, working capital financing and SME banking account packages. This partnership demonstrates NBF's commitment to further engage with SMEs and assist them with access to the capital that they need to finance their business growth.
"SMEs and entrepreneurs are the backbone of the private sector in the UAE and will need funding to grow their contribution to the economy" said Nadim Najjar, Managing Director, MENA Thomson Reuters. "We are very excited to partner with NBF who are looking for innovative ways to increase their lending to the SME sector."
"NBF is an active lender to SMEs in the UAE, providing small businesses with access to funding offerings that support their development at every stage of the business lifecycle," said Vince Cook, CEO of National Bank of Fujairah. "Thomson Reuters Accelerate SME provides our bank with the opportunity to connect directly with the SME community and demonstrate our commitment to being the funding partner of choice to small business."
Tina Ghanem, Head of Thomson Reuters Accelerate SME, said: "We are proud to partner with NBF, who are an award-winning banking partner with a strong track record of lending to SMEs. We know that their tailored SME funding offerings for SMEs now available through our platform will be highly beneficial to our Accelerate SME community."
About NBF
Incorporated in 1982, National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) is a full services corporate bank with strong corporate and commercial banking, treasury and trade finance expertise as well as an expanding suite of personal banking options. Leveraging its deep banking experience and market insight within Fujairah and the UAE, NBF is well-positioned to build lasting relationships with its clients and help them achieve their business goals.
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Here be a roundup of the latest Glossybox!
I had these about a year ago but I got a bit bored but I thought I'd give them another go!
I was quite pleased with this box! For a tenner I got quite a lot of product!
Included was a Dove hair treatment! I have tried these before and they are a very effective little hair treat!
There was a Mitchell and Peach body cream! It was a mini size but it smells good and sinks in easily!
A full size mineral eyeshadow by Bellapierre! Mine was a shimmery gold colour.
I really like the look of this Sleek makeup Pout Polish in a nice peachy nude colour. I've never tried nude lips before, fearing I will look like a corpse, but this looks sheer enough for me!
It's quite greasy feeling on my lips when first applied so I shall see how this one pans out!
The product that I think is the best product is this full size Helenere Maitrise du Temps serum!
It costs £38.50 to buy! There's your tenner back and more! 🙂
It looks really gloppy and oily in the bottle but when applied it spreads amazingly well and sinks in immediately! Skin is instantly soft!
I can't wait to try this for a few days in a row to see it's longer term effects!


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I may not have known where we were, but I do know that we were not in the middle of the canal! Sometimes GPS isn't as accurate as it thinks it is, and paper maps win.
I hope to have time tomorrow (Friday) to post before we leave. But if not, I'll see you soon. We did manage to visit the flower market (a tourist trap), take a canal tour (also touristy, but far more interesting), and have a rijsttafel dinner—knocking out three to-dos on our final day.


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Sister Woman | Charlotte Barr
Sister Woman | Charlotte Barr
This new edition of Charlotte Barr's Sister Woman is poetry for these dire times. Neither pedantic poesis nor devotional poetry of an inferior kind. This is poetry that reaches into the deepest-and highest-parts of our being, rejuvenating our souls and "redeeming them from the plaque of . . . over-habitual miasma," as the new foreword reminds us. This is no ordinary collection but rather one of the true maker's art, requiring a vigilance and commitment often found lacking in today's culture. We are indeed blessed to be made aware of grace in the nooks and crannies of the heart.
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Hi all.
As I mentioned last time, I was hoping to finish the 3rd NJ regiment and here they are:
The drab coats of the tank and file were painted with Vallejo U.S. field drab.
I also started and finished the 9th PA regiment. These are mostly Perry plastics. All went well until they nearly melted in a warm oven where I was drying the bases. Only a couple of degrees too high but some of the muskets have bent a little. The remedial work took a while.
The chap in the cocked hat below is a standard plastic private with an arm from the command sprue:
The figure in front below is also a standard infantryman, with a spare arm from the metal 2nd LD command blister where I have converted the carbine in the hand into a musket using a spare plastic one.
I gave this unit a fairly simple standard held by a foundry metal figure with Front Rank finnial and cords:
The fifer is a foundry metal figure, but I filed off his cocked hat and replaced it with a plastic cap. The officer is the freebie from Warlord that came with the Rebellion! book.
Next up are the 16th LD for the British and a small special project - mounted jagers!


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Ryan Vogelsong pitched eight fantastic innings and Andres Torres singled home the tiebreaking run, leading the San Francisco Giants over the Colorado Rockies 2-1 Sunday in a series highlighted by dominant pitching.
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"Not Even a Hint" - Book Review
- 2004 6 Jan
Author: Joshua Harris
Publishers: Multnomah Publishers
Joshua Harris, best known for writing "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" (Multnomah), tackles the tough subject of lust in his third literary outing. Harris candidly writes about his personal struggles and also recounts stories and insights from others who have written letters to him.
The simplicity of his language and the organized chapter structure make for an easy read. In addition, the fact that he's done his research is evidenced by the resources he quotes (C.S. Lewis, John Stott, Jerry Bridges and others) and the practical advice he offers.
This particular message of hope is directed to everyone — male, female, married or single — who struggles with lust or any habitual sin. One part theology, two parts testimony and a generous dosage of biblical teaching, "Not Even a Hint" provides valuable guidance on the path toward holiness.
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Because travel has lost the human connection that once made taking a trip truly magical Airbnb planned on reinventing travel and hospitality with their new Trips platform. The challenge was to bring to life the many ways a personal connection - with hosts and other travelers - can enable a magical trip.
This reinvention happened in three ways: Airbnb is now offering end-to-end Trips, there are more ways to be a host (and be hosted), and discovery was enabled through guidebooks and continuous planning in-trip.
What was most important was how we talk about Airbnb and the messaging Hierachy. Everything we make must have these three elements. Introduce Trips: Focus on the new components and deliver on the complete promise of Trips (unbundled from Homes). Hero Experiences as a Hook: Celebrate the most unique experiences; support with a scaled rotation of attainable Trips and Experiences.
Welcome to the world of trips. We want every trip you take to feel magical. So you no longer have to follow the maps, wait in the lines, and take photos of all the same sights. Now, you can access unique experiences, incredible homes, and local favorites — all from one app.
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Dynamically crafted personal invitations to the perfect Trip for you, from your Hosts. We started with some data we scraped from Jonathan's Facebook page.
• Checked in at 42 Cities: A frequent traveler, so we can reasonably expect he'll be interested in exploring new places.


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Review: Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior #5
While the first four issues dealt with the almost inevitable ressurrection of The Eternal Warrior, Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior #5 is the first of a two part story entitled Prelude To Labyrinth, which will lead into the longer Labyrinth that will begin (likely) once Prelude has completed.
But that doesn't mean that as a lead in story that this is one to be ignored.
Written by Robert Venditti, Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior #5 features art by the phenomenal Juan Jose Ryp, and colours by Jordie Bellaire, this issue packs a visual punch. Although I really enjoyed the simpler layouts of the previous four issues (I could, honestly write more about that than you'd reasonably expect a person could write), the change of artists for this issue has provided the reader with some really interesting panel layouts that are stunning.
There are some great touches here, and one of the early ones involves Juan Jose Ryp giving a visual representation of Gilad's hunting skills, which you can see for yourself in the panel within a panel below (it's the second page in, and the screen grab is from the preview pages that have been released, so I felt the spoiler risk was low enough).
This is a very visual comic, with a story that could be followed with only the bare minimum of text – if any – without the reader getting lost in the story. Robert Venditti is quickly becoming one of my favourite writers, and the way he handles one of Valiant's most interesting heroes is fantastic. Unlike many immortals, Gilad Anni-Padda never loses hope for mankind; for a man who has fought in innumerable wars, been a witness to more death than we mere mortals can fathom, this is a rare indeed. In a medium where a dark and broody hero can be more common than cold in winter, The Eternal Warrior is driven (usually) by hope.
And sometimes vengeance.
Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior #5 really is a great jumping on point for new readers (and as much as I laugh to myself whenever I see a Valiant preview indicating as such, they're often bang on the money), and while I have no idea how this two part story will end, or how it'll lead into Labyrinth proper, I urge you to pick this up when you go to your comic shop after March 15th.
This is a fantastic issue (and I'm pretty sure it's the only comic I have ever given full 10s) that I love almost entirely because of the art and layouts – but that shouldn't take anything from the writing which is also top knotch. It's a perfect example of a great comic that anyone can read regardless of their knowledge of The Eternal Warrior. There's a saying that any comic could be a person's first comic, and you could do a lot worse than reading this.
Story: Robert Venditti Art: Juan Jose Ryp Colourist: Jordie Bellaire
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy
Valiant provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review, but I'm buying this anyway.


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Middle age chatters driving Twitter's trend
London, Apr 13: Twitter is not longer the domain of younger generation, for a majority of people who use the chatting site are over
35, according to a new survey.
The research conducted by web monitoring company comScore showed that those aged 45 to 54 are 36 per cent more likely than average to visit the site.
And only 10.6 per cent of American Twitter users were aged 18 to 24.
The study also found that middle aged ''Tweeters'' spend much longer on the site than their offspring.
Those between 35 and 44-years of age spend nearly 20 minutes on the site, in which they post short messages of up to 140 characters, while 18 to 24-year-olds spend a mere 5.3 minutes on average.
"It is the 25 to 54 year old crowd that is actually driving the [Twitter] trend," the Telegraph quoted Sarah Radwanick from comScore as saying.
"More specifically, 45 to 54-year-olds are 36 per cent more likely than average to visit Twitter, making them the highest indexing age group, followed by 25 to 34-year-olds, who are 30 per cent more likely," she added. (ANI)


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Amazon is trying hard to become omnipresent when it comes to consumers daily shopping needs. The company recently ventured into grocery segment and has also revealed a conceptual store which is completely automated without the need for a storekeeper or even a cashier. Amazon has now started a new brand of pet products called Wag and thus it now has private labels across batteries, clothing, electronic accessories and household goods.
The Wag Brand is currently only available for Amazon Prime subscribers. It is noteworthy that Amazon is trying to add as many privileges as possible for the Prime subscribers. As of now the Prime subscribers will not only get free fast delivery but can also enjoy movies, tv shows, and music.
Amazon will directly compete with other players in the market like Petco Animal Supplies and PetSmart Inc. Generally, sellers don't prefer to sell dog food online due to the logistic fees and the size of the package. However, Dog food is a major staple for grocery stores and biggies like Walmart already have a private label dog food called Ol'Roy.
Amazon purchased Quidsi after the first owner closed it down since they couldn't profit. Apart from Wag, the Quidsi also used to own diapers.com and soap.com both of which are now purchased by Amazon as part of a $545 million deal in 2011. This is a tell-tale sign of how Amazon is interested in having a large chunk of FMCG business and thus compete better with the offline retail chains.
The Petfood market is a sizeable chunk at $30 billion every year in the US. Amazon is selling all the private branded labels under the AmazonBasics brand. With the AmazonBasics, buyers will be getting a quality and other assurances by Amazon and this generally includes discounted or free delivery.


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Our team is often asked "Is it easy to assemble a Vuly trampoline?" and "How long will it take to put together a Vuly?" While we could tell you that it's simple and quick, we'd rather let a real customer show you!
Following our online video instructions, this YouTuber – Brendan – puts together a Thunder Pro L in no time at all... with some assistance from his two little helpers. Brendan's installing technique is flawless, and the Skirt isn't even on before the kids start bouncing. It's also great to hear just how thrilled his daughter feels about her new Thunder Pro once the fun has started.
Brendan installed a Thunder Pro trampoline, our premium model, which uses zero coil springs. While one may think that the Thunder series would take longer to put together than more traditional trampolines, we can see from Brendan's video a few reasons why that's simply not the case.
Because it has no nuts and bolts, Thunder Pro eliminates the time added from tedious searches through the grass and in little plastic packets. The way that all the parts slide together and instantly lock keeps momentum up as you work through each installation step; you aren't having to linger on a step to tighten any screws!
Thunder Pro also uses many identical parts, which means that components are easy to identify and group. In fact, Thunder Pro M has only 10 distinct parts! You almost build the whole trampoline by just clicking together all the identical parts.
Not finding it as simple as Brendan to install your Leaf Spring-powered Thunder or Thunder Pro?
Sometimes assemblers can connecting the Leaf Springs and the Jump Mat difficult:
What's been your experience assembling a trampoline (and not just Vuly)? Was your experience as easy as Brendan's effort?