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Indoor Summer Pests
It's summertime, and pests are plentiful both indoors and outdoors! Here are some of the main summer pests that will find their way indoors this summer, and the problems they cause.
Our food: Ants, flies, cockroaches, rats and mice can be problems most anywhere, but they are particular problems wherever we store, cook, or serve food. These pests, plus other animals, may also eat food we put out for our pets. Flour beetles, weevils, and meal moths commonly infest stored human and pet foods.
Fabrics & paper: Clothes moths and carpet beetles are the most common pests that eat holes in our fabrics. Silverfish and crickets can damage fabrics and paper.
People and pets: A wide variety of pests cause us and our pets bodily harm by stinging, biting sucking our blood ( I know, YUCK!), or spreading diseases indoors. This includes spiders, ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, flies, and others.
Our home: Termites, carpenter ants, and other pest attack the wood in our homes. Other pest leave messes of stains, droppings, cast skins and insect bodies in homes. Some of this debris can cause allergies in susceptible people, especially when there are a lot of pests involved, so it is a good idea to keep pests controlled. Others damage electronic devices, cause fires etc.
A Note on Fall Invaders: These pests invade homes in late summer and fall and must be specially treated for in August and September. This includes extremely annoying pests link stink bugs, cluster flies, Asian lady beetles, elm leaf beetles, conifer bugs, and others.
Ask us about special treatments to stop these fall invaders.
Termites: Arch Enemies of Wood
With proper care, the wood in your home can last for centuries. But termites, and their accomplice decay fungi, can consume and destroy wood in a relatively short period.
Wood may seem like unappealing food, and it is for the vast majority of insects because they are unable to digest wood cellulose and extract any nutrition from it. But termites have overcome this problem. living in their guts are certain tiny protozoa micro-organisms that digest the tough wood cellulose for them. This gives termites the unusual-and devastating for wooden structures-ability to consume wood as food.
Once a termite colony finds a good supply of wood, it multiplies and grows until it destroys the structural strength of the wood-unless the termites are stopped. Only part of the damage done by termites is from what they eat. Termites carry with them the spores of wood-decaying fungi, and these start growing in termite galleries. The fungi get their nutrition from the wood, and as they grow and spread they soften and weaken the wood even further.
Our homes and other buildings, as well as fences and outdoor structures, are ideal for termites because they concentrate so much wood in a small area. If these structures are not protected from termites, it's like offering them a free meal. That's why it's so important to have us professionally inspect your home and protect it from these voracious consumers of wood.
Iceman Had Lyme Disease
Recent tests of the famous Iceman mummy show that he was infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease. The Iceman, discovered in 1991, is a 5,300 year old mummy who had been frozen in ice high on a mountain in northern Italy. This makes the Iceman the earliest known human infected by this tick-transmitted bacteria.
Besides the Lyme disease bacteria, the Iceman had another important health problem-DNA analysis revealed that he was a high risk for hardening of the arteries, and probably would have died from a heart attack or stroke in ten years. Analysis of the mummy shows the Iceman was killed almost instanly by an arrow, which is still buried in his body.
Bug Bombs ineffective Against Bed Bugs
Total-release foggers, the type you can buy in the stores to fog a room, do not work against bed bugs, according to a study in June issue of the Journal of Economic Entomology. In studies using many different bed bug strains, these foggers had little, if any, effect on any of the bed bugs. Apparently the fog was not able to penetrate in cracks and crevices where bed bugs hide.
The article shows bug bombs and foggers are not just a waste of money-homeowners using them mistakenly think they will control their bed bug problem. This causes homeowners to delay getting effective treatment by a professional pest management company, which allows the bed bug to spread and become an even worse problem. If you suspect that you have a bed bug problem, have your home professionally inspected. We have found that over 90% of the calls we receive actually don't have bed bugs. If we find that you do have an active infestation, we recommend fumigation.


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Saturday, November 24, 2012
Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pizza
Pizza is a big deal in our house. My husband's favorite food is pizza, so I have always wanted to find a great pizza recipe we can make at home. The crust for this pizza is the best homemade crust I have ever come across, and we love it! This is one of our favorite types of pizza to make.... it is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine. So, if you've never tried to make homemade pizza before, you should definitely give this one a try :) Enjoy!
What is your favorite kind of pizza?
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1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/3 cup warm water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups flour
cooking spray or oil to coat pan
Ranch dressing
bacon, cooked and crumbled
tomatoes, diced
2 chicken breasts, cooked, seasoned (I use poultry seasoning), and diced
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1. Put yeast, sugar, salt, and dry milk in a large bowl. Add water and stir to mix well. Allow to sit for two minutes. Add oil and stir again. Add flour and stir until dough forms and flour is absorbed.
2. Turn out on to a flat surface and knead for about 10 minutes. Divide dough into three balls. In three 9" cake pans, spray with cooking spray or coat evenly with oil. Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to about a 9" circle. Place in cake pans.
3. Spray the outer edge of dough with cooking spray and cover. Place in warm area and allow to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4. Spread thin layer of ranch dressing on prepared crust, leaving 1" on the edges. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the ranch, then top with desired amounts of bacon, tomatoes, and chicken.
5. Bake in the oven at 475 degrees for about 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and crust is slightly brown.
Source: Adapted from CD Kitchen
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Date of sighting: 10/07/15
Time of sighting: 22.55
Geographical location of where you saw it: Norfolk NR10.
Country: UK
From which direction did it come (eg west): East
Which direction did it head to: West
Visibility & Humidity: Clear night. Moderate humidity.
Describe what object/s looked like and what it was doing, distance, altitude and angle from you: Bright red ball. At first thought must be a 'Chinese lantern'. Quiet night – no detectable noise. Moving steadily in straight line at speed expected for plane at 5 – 10,000 feet, maybe at constant height. After ca. 1 minute had diminished into the West. Probably an afterburner, but not seen this kind of thing before.
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by Frank Chin
ARTISTS OF DIFFERENT BELIEFS MINGLED AND CAST KNOWING GLARES AND PASSED CIVILLY WITH ART FROM CAFÉ TO CAFÉ TO THE MONTMARTRE WHERE THEY LIVED AND WORKED. THE ARTISTS FOUND GERTRUDE STEIN, AND WRITERS FOUND SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY and SYLVIA BEACH – who risked her bookshop to publish James Joyce's ULYESSES.
Berkeley in 1958 was the Paris I'd read about since I was 14 years old. Wardess Taylor was in Berkeley. Writers. Artists. UC Bookstore displayed castings of The Little Dancer by Degas in their big window on Telegraph. Down Telegraph, walking away from Sather Gate, the entrance and exit from the UC campus, cross Bancroft Way to Als Smoleshop on the Bayside corner and I forget on the other hillside corner. A block of class pricey restrataunts , clothing stores, designer mass produced art and and artifacts, and further down Telegraph toward Oakland, coffeehouses, Mexican restaurants, and the Cinema-Guild dual theater- owned by Pauline Kael and showing the Janus series of movies from Europe, Mexico, Japan. The Lundberg's for music and musicians. San Francisco North Beach-Chinatown for flamenco guitar spreading from Spaniards to the street kids. Jackson Burgess admitted me, a freshman into his grad fiction writing class of 12 that included Henry Park missionary's son raised in Ethiopia, Fred Haines, a Navy vet, who published his fiction in tit mags, avaiable at Al's Smokeshop , xxx another vet and an actor in the San Francisco Actor's Workshop, who was a hit in his pretty boy role in Edward Albee's THE SANDBOX. What was the actor's name? He and Fred were the real working writer and actor in the first showing of a play by Edward Albee. He wrote me after I published my collection of short stories. He had a bookstore around Palo Alto, Stanford University way. Maybe it's better I forget his name. If he committed suicide, I don't want to touch him. If what I last hear is false, I'm sorry. The loss of any talent hurts all art. Fred Haines, won an Oscar Nomination, for writing James Joyce's ULYSSES for the movies. And directed his script for the movie of Herman Hesse's STEPPENWOLF that starred Max Von Sydow, the mythic knight who plays chess with Death in Igmar Bergman's THE SEVENTH SEAL. Seventh Seal: a reference to Revelations in the Bible. Another book I had to read or be stupid in an unknown world. But Berkeley was where old books old art come to be revered in safety.
I'm tuning my computer to docs of Hemingway and Fitzgerald's Paris and see I don't know WWI, 1914-1918, as well as I should.
I'm too old to not know the immediate past I face. There are no fellow Yellows on the tube, I turn away from Johm Wyane in THE SEARCHERS and more and more to the soothing believable acting of Alec Guiness as Smiley in a script by John LeCarre.
BOB FERGUSON Attoney General OF WASHINGTON –CHALLENGES TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER AGAINST IMMIGRATION from 7 MUSLIM COUNTRIES- EO 9066 is mentioned a lot.
No one notices the Japs are the only oft mentioned minority, not to show. Bu† we know different, don't we, dear Reader? Don't we?
What's the difference between NiseiJaps and Whites? The Nisei serve the White man. The Chinese-Americans checked their identity at the door of the White world. They were no longer Chinese, but looked Chinese. They are Ornamental Orientals. As loyal as homedogs. All they know of Chinese comes from White Hollywood storytellers and Hollywood Ornamental Orientals in the movies and tv and teachers in the news of now.
My body's shutting down, fuses blown, feelings fuzzing out. I'm not going to see my plays done right. I'm looking for the Yellows as smart as Paris before the Depression hit in 1929. We never had Paris. My Paris was Berkeley where Yellows disliked fellow Yellows and hissed at Yellows. The streets of Berkeley were walked by writers that win Oscar Nominations, for adapting James Joyce's ULYSSES for the movies. The English Dept is run by Mark Schorer, glittering biographer of Sinclair Lewis, who writes novels celebrating a stiffening conformity that drives Hemingway and Dos Passos and Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein to Paris. Schorer's book is interesting. He says he is writing about a writer he doesn't like, but he admires Sinclair Lewis, writing
In 1930, Lewis won the Nobel Prize in Literature, the first writer from the United States to receive the award, after he had been nominated by Henrik Schück, member of the Swedish Academy. In the Academy's presentation speech, special attention was paid to Babbitt. In his Nobel Lecture, Lewis praised Theordore Dreiser, Willa Cather, Ernest Hemingway, and other contemporaries, but also lamented that "in America most of us— not readers alone, but even writers—are still afraid of any literature which is not a glorification of everything American, a glorification of our faults as well as our virtues," and that America is "the most contradictory, the most depressing, the most stirring, of any land in the world today." He also offered a profound criticism of the American literary establishment: "Our American professors like their literature clear and cold and pure and very dead.
Certainly, Henry Miller would approve of writerly activism for truth. In Paris, Henry Miller writes about American bread and bread products lacking of taste, flavor or texture . All the identifying characteristics of bread's identity as bread, and what violence has to be done, to give it taste, campared to real bread baked in Paris. Smartmouth Kate Coleman, used to come smash down at the Med for an expresso. She gets a reporters job at NEWSWEEK and calls Hubert Humnphry a war monger, she writes it, reports it to NEWSWEEK they print it and she's fired. I'm in the Med when I read NEWSWEEK. It's warm in the high ceilinged coffee house. Fog has turned to floating rain. The insides of the large windows are fogged. The Med is a clean well lighted place.
The disappearence of Brueners Xmas Window with the electric trains running around a tiny town, of toy houses, and three story hotels, and lights in every tiny window around a giant Xmas tree, and shiney presents. The disappearence of movies at the Paramount Theater. The disappearence of one block long and one block wide Houswives Market. The Whites of Oakland boarded up their relics of the past and left town. The walk from Bruener's down Telegraph to Broadway DeLaurer's Books and Magazines, the crosstreet street of used books and documents, like letters with a President's signature, and photos signed by Gen Douglas MacArthur, through the soldiers and sailors in civvies crowding the two blocks of Entertainment Centers with open storefronts showing movie machines. Oakland –Alameda was famous for glimpses of Roberta Pedron, star of the movie machines walking with her beautiful tits. Enough to make a boy faint. Every walk to Chinatown used to be a walk with the clowns freaks and fleas of the whole Oakland circus, from Bruener's Furniture to Chinatown to Jack London Square and the mixed waters of the Alameda estuary. Chinatown says it's dying. The grocery stores in the new Chinatown after the Vietnam War by Clinton Park have already moved to greener pastures, with larger parking lots.
Those are the happy memories I rmmember now and then to keep fresh but the wounds I've taken like a man, and the wrongs I have buried are the only fresh memories unremembered, I'm into an age beyond Chinese lifetime. Nothing to do but remember and wish I were dead.
Seattle is Paris to me. The people from the journalists Jim Halpin, the police reporter, Jim Compton, starts in Seattle, then goes to the near east, learns Arabic and reports for NBC, and finds his way back to Seattle and KING TV, lives in Seattle as Paris. Lots of bright lights go from the Seattle locals to NBC and PBS , the movies, to Hollywood, like Keye Luke, and James Wong Howe and Yellows with ambitions James Omura, Bill Hosokawa, James Sakamoto, writers John Okada Monica Sone, artist Fay Chong and George Tsutakawa, Paul Horiuchi. Ruby Chow and hubby Ping Chow the cook hidden in the kitchen revived Cantonese opera and made Seattle a food stop with restuarants run by opera stars. Seattle asserts the city as where Asia shows its identities out loud and in color. I've tried to revive the Yellow joy of boys and girls hopping for the tall grass, like rabbits, and proud of our artists, for our reasons. Reasons that were alive in the Seattle Chinatown- NionMachi.
No longer. Ruby Chow's designated heir to her, kindly in your face activism, gets spoken Cantonese into the Seattle Schools, but hesitates at the literay reason for teaching Cantonese. Mandarin is also in the schools. She complains about the Prof's C-Span speeches about China-American policies but hesitates to write him about his defense of Chinese manhood.
A prominent Seattle lawyer-Emeritus Prof-with a way to ears in high places, declines to defend Chinese manhood by telling Pres Clinton and Pres Obama they gave their Medals of Humanities and Arts to Maxine Hong Kingston, as White racist fraud. Maxine brags about her literary fraud in CONVERSATIONS WITH MAXINE HONG KINGSTON, by Maxine Hong Kingston. Kingston's THE WOMAN WARRIOR leads to the rise of Yellow Feminismo. Chinese men are bad. We Yellow women want real men. Whoopee! And the Yellow men know nothing and gratefully take the feminist contempt of Yellow women.
The story of Yellow sex and love has been dickless, witless misogynist men and beautiful and talented Yellow women yearning to be free since San Francisco Cameron House Charles Shepherd's racist screed THE WAYS OF AH SIN hit the Social Darwinists morning papers.
In Hollywood the Woman Warrior's contempt for Yellow manhood leads to Creative writing exalting White racist ignorance of the Chinese children's story. The Yellows write to White tastes.
The children's stories start with the telling of a parent. The American-born Yellows haven't known the Chinese children's stories since the hundred years of the 19th Century. I don't have the time or energy to restore the Chinese stories to the people , but I can telll a few stories and eat around the restaurants I remember. Ho Ho's down 6th Ave from the Panama. J's Sushi. Mikes Noodles. Taylor's Oysters, Il Terrazo Carmine. Yum. Yum. As David Ishii, the bookseller says when addressing food he's going to eat.
People who want me to speak will get me to speak if they put together enough money to cab me to Bob Hope (Glendale-Burbank) Airport and fly me to Seattle-Tacoma then, cab me to the Panama Hotel, corner of 6th Avee & Main Street, where they pay for my seven day stay, and arrange with Seattle Schools and the Panama Hotel for an audience of 20 children and a parent or parents for an hour of my children's storytelling. The storytelling shot with 3 cameras- (1) A static cam over my shoulder and behind me for views of the kids faces facing me. (2) Ext Panama lower level view interior through window- (3) Hand held - They have the rest of the week. To talk to me. I want a $100 a day food money, and the return fare home. And $10,000 honariam.


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This recipes comes together quickly and has a wonderful blend of very simple flavors. Nothing overwhelming, just a delicate balance of deliciousness. A perfect breakfast, snack, lunch or dinner, the pears will satisfy your sweet tooth and need for healthy carbs while the protein fills you up and keeps you going. It's a wonderful combination. Just be sure to use fresh rosemary and chop it fine. If you have the time, you can let the chicken salad marinate a bit before filling your pears. But it's not necessary. This will be tasty either way.
Clean Eating Chicken Stuffed Pears
(Makes 4 servings)
- 1 (12.5 ounce) can chicken (or 12.5 oz. home cooked, shredded chicken)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh, chopped rosemary
- 2 tablespoons juice sweetened, dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces
- 2 large, perfectly ripe pears
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chicken, rosemary, cranberries and walnut pieces.
- Cut your pears in half and scoop out JUST the seeds and middle section, being sure to leave as much of the flesh in tact as possible.
- Now scoop out some of the flesh from the pears and add that to the chicken as well. Leave at least 1/4 – 1/3 inch thickness in the pear halves.
- Stir until well combined.
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At last year's Horrorfind, Greg Hall had a chance to sit down and interview horror/suspense legend Joe R. Lansdale and turn The Funky Werepig into a visual show. Hat's off to Greg. He had me on the internet radio version of his show a couple of times and giving a relatively new author the same chance to be on the same show as people who have been around a lot longer--like Peter Straub, Thomas F. Monteleone, and Brian Keene--shows amazing support that a lot of writers don't get. Greg's also a writer. If you get the chance, check out his debut novel, At the End of Church Street. Also, if you haven't read any Lansdale and you're interested in bizarre horror, I'd recommend The Complete Drive-in.
Here's the first clip of their interview. There are 3 altogether. Enjoy!


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Confession: the reason I don't take advantage of those gas station deals that offer a lower price per gallon if you purchase a car wash?
I don't feel like doing the math required to figure out if it's a good deal. It might be a great deal. It might be a scam. I have no idea.
If anyone wants to tell me, that would be great. Otherwise, tra la la.
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This is the amped up imperial version of our first brew and flagship ale, the Honey Ma Gold. The Imperial Honey Ma features the same ingredients as the original: mouth-tingling Sichuan peppercorns and local honey from an apiary near the Great Wall. In this imperial version, the Sichuan peppercorns are infused for a longer period of time and the quantity of honey doubled, creating a mild but high alcohol brew with a complex and intense aroma from the Sichuan peppercorns and unprocessed whole flower Qingdao hops.
Style: Imperial Golden Ale
Body: Full
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By John Lomperis (@JohnLomperis)
Since last spring's General Conference, there has been an unprecedented mushrooming of talk of liberal exodus from the United Methodist Church. For all of the surrounding frustration, that landmark event in Tampa, Florida was an apparent turning point in the struggle for the soul of our global denomination.
Delegates affirmed the denomination's official teaching that sex is "only" for marriage and that homosexual practice is "incompatible with Christian teaching" (¶161F of the Book of Discipline) by a significantly larger margin than the previous General Conference. For the first time, activists opposed to biblical teaching ultimately gave up on even contesting UMC policies aligning required behavior of clergy and denominational officials with this stand.
This happened despite the fact that for their General Conference efforts, such activists received massive funding from secular political sources, launched a massive, months-long project of lobbying delegates, pursued unprecedented outreach to overseas delegates, brought an army of colorfully clad volunteers, had biased allies strategically placed in key General Conference leadership positions, and even received the prominently touted partial support of celebrity, former evangelical pastors Adam Hamilton and Mike Slaughter.
Meanwhile, the "victories" celebrated by theologically unorthodox activists were almost entirely limited to widely supported evangelical reforms being defeated outside of the democratic legislative process.
Now even United Methodists who openly reject biblical teaching increasingly admit that the UMC is unlikely to change its position on sexual morality for the foreseeable future, given the UMC's growth in more theologically orthodox regions and implosion in areas where it has pandered to secular Western culture.
Within months after the 2012 General Conference, the chief executives of both of the two main theologically revisionist caucuses within our denomination – the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) and the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) – resigned somewhat abruptly. Rev. Steve Clunn, an MFSA staffer, recalled that in Tampa, theological liberals "felt like the church was slipping away" and he had "never heard progressives talk about leaving as I heard at this General Conference."
Such talk has continued after General Conference. In June, the New York and California-Nevada Annual Conferences, which have long been dominated by sexually liberal theological radicals, separately adopted resolutions, each of which was entitled "A Study Committee for an Inclusive Conference," protested General Conference's continued orthodoxy on homosexuality, and established a committee to study structural alternatives for liberal United Methodists. The California-Nevada resolution explicitly floats the creation of a new, unorthodox Methodist denomination as one possibility. True to its separatist spirit, the New York resolution mandates the inclusion of representatives of about every caucus within that conference, of which there are many, with the singular exclusion of the evangelical Wesley Fellowship.
Last fall, two widely-circulated editorials argued the time for split has come. Rev. A.W. Martin, a long-time member of both RMN and MFSA, penned "An Open Letter to Liberal or Progressive Friends" for United Methodist News Service. Martin cogently argued that at this point, "it will do the Church and our LGBTQ-friendly congregations little good to continue the struggle as it is now playing out," so it is time for individuals and congregations unwaveringly committed to sexual liberalism to leave the UMC "in a well-planned, organized way." Then the United Methodist Reporter published an editorial by the Rev. Jack Jackson, a professor at Claremont School of Theology, entitled "Breaking up is hard, but right thing for the UMC." Pointing out how the current UMC "stalemate over human sexuality" is harmful and resource-draining for both sides, Jackson urged "starting a conversation for an equitable division of the UMC" so that traditionalists and progressives could both focus on pursuing their different visions of what church should be. The Claremont professor noted that the only three alternatives for United Methodists who refuse to accept the denomination's teaching are: individually leaving for liberal denominations (which many are starting to do), brazen disobedience to United Methodist policies (which is destructive and unsustainable), and staying in the UMC to fight (which they have already tried for three decades and are now increasingly losing ground). "Time is no longer on the progressives' side," Jackson observed.
Of course, some of theological revisionists will continue to stay and fight the UMC. But support for such activism should wane as its leaders (who have already rejected core United Methodist theology) awkwardly scramble to articulate what they hope to accomplish. For instance, one notable leader in the liberal caucus coalition responded to the calls for schism by imaginatively proposing that the UMC could embrace homosexuality if only it would just merge with the liberalized, fracturing Episcopal Church and/or Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
MFSA's own response was surprisingly measured. On the one hand, the old liberal caucus asserted that it "was not in favor of schism" and clumsily misrepresented the sort of separation for which Martin called. But on the other hand, MFSA quite notably worded its response to clearly avoid closing the door on the possibility of schism.
Meanwhile, the discussion continues. The aforementioned editorials and resolutions were prominently referenced as a point of concern at the first Connectional Table meeting of 2013. Both the New York and California-Nevada conferences are moving forward in implementing their explorations of church alternatives for UMC progressives.Google+


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- Horeca vacatures van: Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Standplaats: Schiphol Boulevard 701, 1118 BN Luchthaven Schiphol, Noord-Holland
- Totaal aantal medewerkers: 192
- Dienstverband: Afstudeer Opdracht, Stage
- Functie categorie: Bediening, bar, F&B , Management
- Referentie nr: 32163
- Geplaatst op: 03-12-2019
Algemene informatieF&B Management Trainee as per July 2020 Students only!!
Are you passionate about Food & Beverage and do you want to see what's going on at the back of house of our Food & Beverage outlets? We might have a perfect place for you to grow, develop yourself and contribute to our team!
A Food and Beverage Management Trainee is responsible for customer relationship management; managing the social media channels of the restaurant and bar and promoting their concept; assisting the F&B Service Manager with administrative tasks; supporting in the operations and take on supervisor shifts when necessary. In addition, the F&B Management Trainee could be asked to take on additional projects.
What will I be doing?
As a Food & Beverage Management Intern, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:Support team members in all F&B outlets including the restaurant, bar and banqueting and take on supervisor shifts when necessary
Manage and maintain a good customer relationship
Personalize guest service
Efficient handling of guest complaints and give proper follow-up
Manage the social media platforms and reply to guest comments
Promote the restaurant and bar concept
Assist the F&B Service Manager with administrative tasks
Take on additional projects related to the placement objective
Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
Up-sell with latest departmental incentives
Ensure compliance of brand standards
Strive to achieve departmental targets
Ensure cleanliness of work areas
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
Comply with local licensing laws
Be environmentally aware
Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationshipsWhat are we looking for?
A Food & Beverage Management Trainee serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:Positive attitude
Good communication skills in English and preferably Dutch
Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service
Excellent grooming standards
Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
Ability to work on your own and in teamsIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:Previous Food & Beverage and/or industry experience
Experience with cash handling
Knowledge of Food Hygiene RegulationsWhat benefits will I receive?
As a trainee you will be able to make use of the Hilton Travel Program which provides reduced hotel room rates in our hotels worldwide, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.
What will it be like to work for this Hilton Brand?
One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers travelers a world of authentic experiences. The brand continues to be the innovative, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality. With products and services that meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers, we shape experiences in which every Guest feels cared for, valued, and respected.
If you understand the importance of upholding a brand's reputation and value the effort it takes to provide a globally recognized hospitality experience, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Trainee with Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Because it is with Hilton Hotels & Resorts where we promise an exceptional Guest experience every time.
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Do You Really Know the Difference Between Race and Ethnicity?
Bhakti Satalkar
Jun 3, 2019
The difference between race and ethnicity is often very confusing. If you ask people, each one of them will come up with different explanations for the terms. Many times, the terms are used vaguely as synonyms of each other. However, there are marked differences between them.
When we differentiate people on the basis of their skin color, have your ever thought if there are any other defining characteristics for humans or is it solely a matter of skin color? May be there are other factors that are important, or may be even more important, which do play a vital role.
There are some people who are termed as
while there are others who are called
. Is such a differentiation made on the basis of the languages spoken, the mother tongue to be more precise? Does the country of origin, cultural traditions, family values, religion, etc. also have a role to play?
Have you considered that a person can be a non-Spanish speaking person and yet belong to the Mexico's Indian community and be Hispanic? These are just some of the questions which come up when the debate on ethnicity and race starts.
Sometimes, race and ethnicity are used interchangeably, but it is important to understand that they are two different things, else they would not have two different names. In order to understand the differences between both read this.
So, let us begin by defining race and ethnicity, which will enhance our understanding about the differences between the two.
What is Race?
Race has been defined as,
human population, that is believed to be distinct in some way from other human beings based on real or imagined physical differences.
The racial classification is rooted more in the idea of biological classification of humans, based on the morphological features, such as skin color or facial characteristics.
More often than not, an individual is externally classified into a racial group, instead of the individual choosing where he/she belongs as a part of his/her identity.
The whole concept of race and specific racial groupings is often controversial, because of their impact on social identity and how the identity influences a person's position in the social fabric. Some examples of race include the
, the
, and the
, etc.
What is Ethnicity?
The term ethnicity is derived from the Greek word
, which roughly translates to 'nation'. More commonly it is said to be people of the same race, who share a distinctive culture.
In the modern-day usage, the word ethnicity is used to reflect the different kinds of encounters industrialized states have with the different types of so-called 'subordinate' groups, such as immigrants and colonized subjects.
Ethnicity is not about the physical characteristics, but the social traits, which are shared by a certain group of human population. The variance is made on the basis of nationality, tribe, religion, faith, language, culture and traditions. Examples include as Hispanics or the Latin American community, Native Americans in the United States of America, etc.
Difference Between Ethnicity and Race
The first main difference is the fact that race is primarily unitary. A person can only belong to one race, but can have multiple ethnic affiliations. To elaborate the point further, ethnically a person can be called Irish or Polish, but if the difference has to be made on the basis of race, then the person is classified as black or white.
The next fundamental difference is that race is socially imposed and is also hierarchical. At the same time, a person has no control over his or her race.
It is more about how you are perceived by others around you. But when it comes to ethnicity, a person can have control over ethnicity up to a certain limit. We will take an example to understand the point better.
A person is born in India to Indian parents, but is adopted by a French family in France. Ethnically, he feels French, eats French food, speaks French and is well versed with the French history and culture, but is not aware about the Indian history, language, culture, etc. When the person travels to the United States, he is treated racially as Asian.
To sum up the difference between race and ethnicity in one line, race is nature, whereas ethnicity is nurture, in other words, it is birth characteristics as opposed to cultural heritage.
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Anne's grandma (Margie) was a gentle spirit; you could find her always busily preparing the next meal or when time allowed, reading a book. Her love for service to others and learning never stopped even when she was in her late 80s.
When traveling with her grandparents, Anne told me that they would many times be invited to people's homes for dinner after the revival meetings. Anne recalls eating at very spacious homes, rich with many luxurious things around them. While at other times, Anne knew that a particular family was going to short their food budget by inviting them over to their humble home. She said that they would cheerfully give with joy, kindness and humility. It was a lesson that Anne would take with her to this present day. In retrospect, as a teacher, I have learned that many important lessons are indeed learned outside of the classroom.
Now when I look at the Iris' that grow in our garden, I see so much more than the beauty of the flower. I believe that God gives us reminders like these, which help us to remember people and events that are an important part of our past and present, reminders that warm our hearts. Margie's legacy goes on past her lifetime into the hearts of her children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren, along with the many thousands of lives she touched when serving the Lord. All of these things can now be seen in a simple flower, the Iris.


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Monte Kidz World conducts both kindergarten and specially selected enrichment programmes to complement our kindergarten curriculum. These are MOE registered programmes.
Monte Kidz World conducts both kindergarten and specially selected enrichment programmes to complement our kindergarten curriculum. These are MOE registered programmes.
The Kindergarten programmes conducted at Monte Kidz World are:
As toddlers are learning to talk during this phase of their development, themes are used to introduce your child to proper vocabulary both in English and Chinese. Incorporated into the thematic activities are presentation of concrete materials to stimulate the senses, music & movement and art & craft.
When the child is ready, we start introducing the sounds of the alphabet and pre-Maths skills using the Montessori materials. This is done at the pace of the child.
Our teacher-child ratio is 1:5 as we believe this is a very special age requiring special attention. It is a drop-off program and runs daily Mondays to Fridays with each session lasting one and a half hours. No meals will be provided.
Our core curriculum consists of the English and Chinese Languages and Mathematics. New concepts are introduced using the specially designed Montessori materials. Once the child understands this by working independently on the materials, they will be taught to move gradually to abstract solutions with minimal reliance on the concrete materials for scaffolding. This reduces the need for rote learning as the child learns with understanding. All this is done at the pace of the child as it takes away the need for competition and comparison and releases the child to enjoy his learning journey thus developing self-confidence and self-esteem.
To enrich their learning experience, we have thematic studies touching on various aspects of history, geography and science, building their word bank and an appreciation of the world around us within a meaningful context. Learning journeys and art & craft activities are planned to extend the theme and to provide memorable experiences to seal the knowledge gained in the classroom. The children are also encouraged to express their understanding of this orally by preparing a simple show and tell to present in front of their friends.
The John Langrehr Thinking Program is incorporated into the K1/K2 curriculum to prepare the children for the new primary school curriculum which looks for creative, critical and organizational thinking skills.
Physical Education and Music and Movement activities are also embedded in the curriculum, nourishing the whole person, fostering growth from within.
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Our enjoyable and effective programme achieves remarkable results. The use of the Montessori-graded phonic teaching aids, specially designed for pre-schoolers, will enable your child to read independently before entry to Primary 1.
A mathematics programme, this uses Montessori Mathematics apparatus to build a good mathematical foundation to encourage logical thinking and creativity in the pre-schooler. This concrete to abstract approach enables a child to have faster and clearer grasp of Mathematical concepts thus building up their confidence in this important area of cognitive development.
This programme builds onto the Montessori Phonics programme and introduces the grammatical rules and structures and their applications through composition and creative writing expressions. The child's understanding of the language and vocabulary is further enlarged in the comprehension activities.
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This programme is excellent for developing concentration and self-expression in children.
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Join Maxim Jago for an in-depth discussion in this video Managing versions, part of EPK Editing: 2 Creative Editing and Fine-Tuning.
…When working in a nonlinear editing application, it can get…pretty confusing working out which version of a sequence you're working on,…which clips you're using and so on and so on and so on.…There's such a world of information.…Especially if you're working with these very large amounts of file based media…that we're encountering.…And really big files as well.…We end up getting into a bit of a mess sometimes,…trying to stay on top of both our media and our project files.…I want to propose a couple of really simple rules to follow when you're…organizing your project.…
My first rule is here in my Project panel, I've got a bin called Master Sequence.…And if I just expand this, you can see that it contains just one sequence,…which is my Satisfied EPK.…Now, actually, if this were my own edit and I wasn't setting this up for…training purposes, I would be calling this Master Sequence.…And I know it sounds silly,…but I genuinely have in every edit one bin called Master Sequence and…it contains nothing but a sequence called Master Sequence.…
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Conventional wisdom would tell us that trust exists in teams where there have been work and social relationships built up over many years. That it would be difficult to experience trust in a temporary group of people, self selected as members, never meeting face to face and with geographical and cultural differences dividing them.
In a recent survey I carried out in two teams, one co-located and in existence over many years (with normal staff turnover) and the other an "e-community" that came together for the purpose of learning for about 3 months, just the opposite proved to be true.
The co-located team reported negative feelings about working together - such as lack of groundrules, fear of being ridiculed, misunderstanding of one anothers' intentions and rivalry.
The e-community in contrast felt an intuitive understanding of one another, were willing to offer and accept support and felt that relationships were characterised by caring and sharing.
All in all the co-located group gave almost as many negative repsonses (97) as positive (116) in response to 25 questions; the E-community gave a significantly different 189 positive responses to just 13 negative ones.
An interesting study* of why people share information in on-line communities of practice demonstrates that a desire to enhance one's public profile or reputation may hold the key, but not especially any need to have the sharing reciprocated. But this doesn't really explain why we may feel more trusting of, more connected to relative strangers than we do to the people with whom we share an office.
Obviously, in the history of any long term relationship there are difficulties, knock backs, betrayals and disappointments along with the friendships and sharing. A short lived, on line group, just like a weekend conference or a holiday romance, may allow us to get to know one another intensely but superficially, without the burden of a long term "commitment". We show one another our best sides, just as we can carefully choose the picture that goes on our profile page and what we write about our lives.
Familiarity, we know, breeds contempt.
So is there a solution for co-located teams that have intransigent "personality clashes" or other dysfunctions to deal with?
And what are the prospects for long term virtual teams - will the same problems begin to arise over time, and can they be avoided?
One significant factor in my experience is the role of leadership: in the E-community there was excellent facilitation from a team of volunteers who encouraged me to join in, to find like minded people to talk to, and who modelled respect and helpfulness. I had a lot of support and guidance when I needed it, and a lot of freedom to explore and to make mistakes. The deadlines for completion of tasks were also clear and immutable. However, everyone took responsibility for themselves, for completing the task and for building trusting relationships with others.
A team leader can model respect and maintain boundaries that stamps on petty bickering and promotes greater democracy - for example, another "conventional" team I am a part time member of has monthly "socials" and a rotates chairing of the team meetings which are short, focussed and frequent.
So if you are leading a team, ask yourself - are you helping trust to develop? Are you supporting the team to learn, connect and take risks? And are you also maintaining clear boundaries about acceptable behaviour, deadlines and quality of work?
What other factors are there which help teams to develop trust and to maintain it over time? And maybe an important question to ask is, what are the trust killers? By exploring those factors which destroy trust in a team, perhaps we can develop a working model of how to promote it instead.
*McLure Wasko,M; Faraj,S Why should I share? Examining social Capital and knowledge contribution in electronic networks of practice MIS Quarterly Vol. 29 No. 1/March 2005


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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Now on to the next bag. A heads up is in order here for Vogue 7701. Check this out: The directions say that all seams are 1/2 inch unless otherwise stated. Immediately, when looking at the bag pattern piece, I noticed 5/8 inch seams. I know all you sewistas who have been sewing as long as I have can measure out a perfect 5/8 seam with your eyes closed. So I got out my trusty little measuring gizmos and yes, the bag is 5/8 and the gusset, which connects to the bag sides, is 1/2 inch. Oy,,,,So, I just stitched half inch seams and it all worked out. But this could be very confusing for a beginner, never mind a first time sewista of Vogue patterns. So beware!!!
I have to say that I am really enjoying working on this next bag. It has lots of challenging hand work and bright colors. That's a combination I really enjoy sewing. I may finish it tomorrow, so tune in...Here is a little teaser: and yes, I am smocking on wired ribbon on my jammy clad knee. Doesn't everybody do this? ....bunny
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Gee, this turned out great! Trés couture.ReplyDelete
Love your bag...is that ribbon going onto the next one?ReplyDelete
Thanks, Lindsay and Paula. Yes the ribbon and more of it is going on the next bag. The next one is a little over the top technique wise but I think cohesive enough. So far it seems to be working. I hope to finish it tonite. Fingers crossed.ReplyDelete
That bag is gorgeous!! And we may be the only 2 smockists in the world who pin to our knee, LOL. I've never met anyone else who does it that way! :PReplyDelete
We are kindred spirits, Angie!ReplyDelete
Bunny that bag is terrific. I learned how to do it at PR West Coast and it was so much fun! I'd never have thought to put it on a purse.ReplyDelete
By it, I mean hand beading a zipper.ReplyDelete
- conniebApril 14, 2008 at 6:24 PM
That is such a gorgeous bag! Now while I do not smock on my knees, I do lots of handsewing with sections anchored to my pants. I have even been known to have to undo stitching that somehow adhered itself to said pants!ReplyDelete
Sorry Bunny- I did not meant to post semi-anonymously.ReplyDelete
Not a problem. Thanks for all the positive input. I have stymied on the next bag but will have more on that on my next post. I have been away, a few states away, helping out DD with twins and attending wedding reception. Thanks, gang and more later.ReplyDelete
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The Cappies is a writing and awards program that trains high school theatre and journalism students to be expert writers, critical thinkers, and leaders. Student critics vie to be published in local media outlets by attending productions at other schools and writing critical reviews.
Theatre and journalism students are trained as critics and attend each others shows. Cappies students discuss and learn about theatre production. Throughout the year, newspapers publish the reviews with the students' bylines. At the end of the year, Cappies student critics decide who among their peer performers and technicians should be recognized for awards at the end of the season with glamour and excitement.
Each participating school selects a show to be attended, and also forms a team of 3 to 9 student critics and 2 adult volunteers in the fall. Shows may have between 20 and 90 critics in attendance. Critic teams and mentors gather in a private discussion room to perform pre, mid, and post show discussions. The technical and performance aspects of the show are discussed with provided documentation from the host school.
After each show, with adult oversight, the mentors and program director select the best written reviews to be sent to local press outlets. All the reviews are also sent back to the performing school.
At the end of the season, a Tonys-like celebration occurs, where all nominated shows perform a cutting or the critics' choice song, and the final Cappies awards are presented with a trophy by regional critics and peers.
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Witches and munchkins and poppies, oh my! The cast and crew of Connelly School of the Holy Child put on a truly wonderful show with their production of The Wizard of Oz.
A children's novel published in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum inspired countless works in the entertainment industry, including perhaps one of the most iconic films in cinematic history. The motion picture starring Judy Garland was adapted into a stage version in 1987, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The musical follows a young girl named Dorothy who dreams of adventures far from her humble dwelling in Kansas. After a tornado strikes, she gets much more than she bargained for, embarking on a thrilling adventure in the mystical land of Oz. Along the way, Dorothy meets a band of loyal friends and finds bravery in herself, but ultimately learns that there's no place like home.
Grace Kavanagh delivered an enchanting performance as Dorothy, capturing the sweet and earnest disposition of the familiar character perfectly. As the story progressed, Kavanagh showed an extensive emotional range through every despairing twist and triumphant turn in Dorothy's journey. Her wistful rendition of the classic song "Over the Rainbow" was particularly memorable and offered a rich homage to Garland's original version.
Another actress who enthralled the audience with her voice was Justine Verheul, who displayed a professional level of versatility as she switched from Dorothy's no-nonsense Aunt Em to the regal and benevolent Glinda. Verheul's beautifully clear vocals resonated in musical numbers such as "Munchkinland Sequence" and "Poppies".
Vowing to stand by Dorothy's side through thick and thin, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Cowardly Lion were played by Clare Bloss, Khoudia Diop, and Maeve McCaffrey respectively. Each of them brought a personal touch to their characters while echoing the performances of the 1939 film with unique mannerisms and thoughtful physical comedy. It was evident that careful consideration had been put into the characterization of each of Dorothy's companions, and the effort paid off in lively and entertaining portrayals.
Perhaps one of the most energetic performances of the night was by Maggie Rudman, who played Professor Marvel and the Wizard of Oz himself. Rudman portrayed the Wizard and his Kansas counterpart with a humorous physicality and eccentric bravado that delighted the audience. Another standout, Sophia Seymour was chilling as the Wicked Witch of the West. Her every entrance and malevolent shriek stole the show, and her creative choice to shift some of her shrill lines into furious roars brought a fresh twist to the timeless character.
The technical elements of the show elevated the production with flawless execution. Though the musical was not performed in a traditional auditorium, microphones ensured that each line was heard loud and clear. Additionally, colorful lights on a plain backdrop were fully utilized to set the tone for each scene and were resourcefully manipulated to create the chaos of the twister that began it all. Working in aesthetic tandem with the innovative lighting, meticulously designed set pieces and costumes aided in transforming the stage into the land of Oz, from the flowers and lollipops of Munchkinland to the entrance to the Emerald City that doubled as the contraption that the Wizard of Oz cowered in.
Bringing the whimsical tale to life with an exemplary cast and resplendent visuals, Connelly School of the Holy Child's production of The Wizard of Oz brought its audience along on a journey brimming with excitement and nostalgia with every step down the yellow brick road.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
"The Wizard of Oz" is a classic American musical considered a staple of high school theatre. Protagonist Dorothy's journey from her dull Kansas home to the magical land of Oz, and her eventual realization that "there's no place like home" presents timeless themes of friendship, family and fantasy, while iconic numbers such as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" continue to shine on the stages of many a school. Connelly School of the Holy Child became one such school Saturday night, as its energetic cast willingly took on the classic text, albeit infusing their own character into the words.
The infectious energy of Dorothy's companions, whom she discovered on her quest to meet the great wizard Oz and return to her family in Kansas, was endearing and entertaining. The Scarecrow (Clare Bloss), Tinman (Khoudia Diop), and Cowardly Lion (Maeve McCaffrey) were all convincing in their characterization of their roles and used amusing physicality. The three supported each other as a group onstage and had commendable chemistry, while adding unique qualities to their characters through their solos- "If I Only Had a Brain", "If I Only Had a Heart", and "If I Only Had the Nerve", respectively. As Dorothy, Grace Kavanagh's vocals were particularly showcased in "Jitterbug", an upbeat number in the second act in which Dorothy and her companions are put under the spell of mischievous dancing bugs set upon them by the Wicked Witch of the West, played with excellent comedic timing and creative use of diction and vocal timbre by Sophia Seymour. The creative choice of casting the role of Toto with a human actor added interest and charm to the dynamic of the group and was used as a particularly enjoyable tool during the "Munchkinland Sequence", where the Toto character joined in on the lively song and dance of the rest of the cast.
Proving herself a true triple threat, Justine Verheul shone as Auntie Em, Glinda, and the Jitterbug. While deftly navigating swift hairstyle and costume changes, the actress brought energy and creativity to each of her roles, making strong acting choices for each. As Auntie Em, Verheul showcased an impressive Southern accent, and brought maturity to the role not usually seen from a high school actor. As Glinda, she blew the audience away with her beautiful soprano vocals which matched the graceful physicality she brought to the character always, as well as her elegant and complex turns dancing in the "Munchkinland Sequence". Finally, during her splendid turn as the Jitterbug in the aptly named "Jitterbug" number, Verheul was dynamic and animated while sharply executing the zestful choreography and adding a sense of impishness to the role.
Connolly's medium sized stage was well utilized by the large cast, and repeated use of the aisles and stairways surrounding the stage kept scene transitions and the introduction of certain characters interesting and unexpected. Notably, The introduction of Miss Almira Gulch (Gabby Hanley), came by way of her biking up the aisles past the audience, immersing them into the scene. The creative set piece of a ramp as the yellow brick road added levels to the stage and gave the illusion of movement and transitions throughout the scenes.
The passionate cast of Connelly School of the Holy Child's production of "The Wizard of Oz" were fully committed to their roles onstage, their vitality and engagement being apparent to the audience throughout the show. The enduring themes presented by the classic musical were successfully impressed upon the audience and left them thoroughly cheered and abundantly entertained.
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July 13 – 26, 2015
While Guy and I have been here in Blue Ridge, Ga. our main focus has been getting the 2 other RV pads done and ready for use. It's been fun watching all the action but you can only watch so long and you need to do something more exciting. I will show pictures and do a write up about the new CAMP ALEXANDER once the construction is finished.
We knew that the 1996 Olympics were held on the Ocoee River in Tennessee which is about an hour from here, so off we went to check it out. It's been fun staying here in Blue Ridge as we can be in three different states in one day in little more than an hour. Our property is between two cities, Blue Ridge and Blairsville, Ga, McCaysville, Ga is located on the Georgia – Tennessee line adjacent to Copperhill, Tennessee and is only 25 mins away, Murphy, N.C. is about an hour drive. There are multiple lakes with in an hour drive as well, Blue Ridge Lake, Notterly Lake, Carters Lake, there is also Lake Lanier, Ga,as well as Lake Ocoee,Tennessee, Chatuge Lake, N.C. with part of the lake in Georgia.
The Ocoee River was dammed to build hydroelectric plants. The Ocoee No. 1 and Ocoee No. 2 Dams were built between 1910 and 1913 featuring a wooden flume that diverted the waters of the Upper and Middle Ocoee along an elevated path, concentrating water pressure for the hydroelectric powerhouses. The river attracted lots of attention, as boaters flocked to the Middle Ocoee to run its five miles of continuous whitewater rapids. Rafting companies sprang up while the TVA hurried to repair the flume and again divert water from the Ocoee. After much resistance and a Congressional Act, TVA agreed to schedule 116 days of recreational whitewater releases per year on the Middle Ocoee. Whitewater racing events have been held on the Ocoee since 1978, bringing the river to the attention of the world. The Ocoee has become one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the world, attracting over 250,000 visitors annually.
The Upper Ocoee riverbed had remained dry throughout most of the 20th century, which allowed for the manipulation and construction of a world-class racing course. The Ocoee Gorge is wider at this point, allowing ample room for spectators. With the Ocoee approximately 100 miles north of Atlanta, all three of these factors made the Upper Ocoee the ideal place to host the 1996 Summer Olympics Whitewater Slalom competition.
The Ocoee Whitewater Center
The Ocoee would be the first natural river used for Olympic whitewater competition, but this upper stretch was shallow and too wide to generate the desired intensity for whitewater slalom. Course designers rechanneled the riverbed to create an Olympic course one-third the width of the original riverbed. Sandstone boulders harvested from the area shaped the course banks and venue, some weighing up to seven tons each. The design team developed the concept to build a river within a river. They used levees or banks to create the narrow "inner" whitewater course. This allowed the "outer" river to be used for viewing areas during events and to convey high flows during floods. The project of rechanneling the original riverbed took less than two years to complete, and created what would soon be called "America's Olympic River." July 1996 brought over 15,000 visitors and more than 1,000 volunteers and staff to the banks of the Upper Ocoee River.
There were 25 gates built through the 500meters of the course with 6 up stream, 19 down stream, There were 6 rapids built with the names, Best Ledge, Smileys, Slam Dunk, Conveyor Belt, Callahan, Humongous. The water is diverted during the week to the water tunnel that runs beside the river, the water runs down the riverbed on weekends only, 34 days a year. When the water is running there is a loss of electricity of 35 mega watts or $2100 an hour. The rafting companies take more than 750 people on a weekend down the river, which then because it is so profitable some of the money they make goes to the Tennessee Valley Authority to help offset the loss of electricity.
After walking around the center, talking with rangers, gathering information, we decided to continue down the main road, not really knowing that below the Olympic Course there was the dam that white water rafters put in. What an amazing site! Bus load after bus load would arrive to drop off rafters and rafts. They sat in the rafts as the guides give the safety rules and hints on paddling also about all the guides instructions. Then each person would help carry the raft and head down the ramp to launch. It looked like it was mostly kids from summer camps, most between the ages of 12-16.
It all looked like fun, the water looked so refreshing, it was a very hot sunny day, I would liked to have been in that water. We were hungry so we were off to find a cute little place. We followed the Ocoee hoping something would show up, we ended at Lake Ocoee with dam #1 at the far end. Lake Ocoee feeds in Parksville Lake which then the Ocoee feeds into Hiawassee River which then feeds into The Tennessee River.
The Tennessee river starts in the mountains of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia. There are 9 main river dams that form a channel 650 miles long from Knoxville to the Ohio River which connects 20 states. The river provides the power needs to cities and rural electric cooperatives. The dams hold back flood waters which help protect the lower Ohio and Mississippi Valleys.
We finally found a cute place to have something to eat, Ocoee Dam Deli and Diner. I loved the shirts that they wore, I took a picture but it is blurry hope you can read it.
It turned out to be a great little place to have a sandwich and some chips. It was a little unnerving eating with all the stuffed animals on the wall. But the one thing I did love that was on the wall I couldn't help taking a picture of. The waitress saw me taking the picture and stated how she was very proud to work with this family and have the Ten Commandments hanging for everyone to see.
I was hoping to put another day of exploring with this post but this is so long I will stop now.
Thanks for reading about us "Nomads" stay tuned to see what else we are up to here in the Blue Ridge mountains of Georgia. Y'all have a Blessed Day until next time….


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When your children go back to school after the summer break, it's much harder to control what they eat. No matter how old they are, they may not always choose the healthiest option when you're not watching.
How can you make sure they're getting all the nutrients they need?
A colourful, delicious lunch box is a great start. Our clever nutritionists are here with some fantastic healthy school lunch ideas that you can make the night before in next to no time.
What should be in your child's lunch box?
Brain food
There's a reason we've chosen tuna for these sandwiches. It's because tuna is rich in omega-3, which can give your child's brain a boost and send them soaring to the top of the class.
Your child's brain contains neurotransmitters that pass signals and messages between cells. The quicker they're able to do this, the faster their brain will work. Studies suggest that children with low amounts of omega-3 in their diet are more likely to have behavioural issues and score poorly in verbal IQ tests.
Unfortunately, our bodies don't make omega-3 naturally, so we have to get it from food. Oily fish, such as tuna, are the best source. If you're using tinned tuna, be sure to check the omega-3 content on the label and choose tuna stored in water, not oil or brine.
It's recommended that everyone eats two portions of fish per week, including children. In case you were wondering, shop-bought fish fingers don't count, but you can always make your own at home!
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Lunch is a great opportunity to provide two or three of your child's five daily portions of fruit and vegetables.
A handful of something bitesize, such as grapes or cherry tomatoes, are really easy for your child to eat. Alternatively, crunchy sticks of carrot or cucumber can be served with a small pot of dip, which can add an element of fun for kids who might resist eating plain vegetables on their own.
On a nutritional level, fruit and vegetables are a great way to give your children plenty of Vitamins A and C, both of which are really important at a young age.
Vitamin A is important for a strong immune system, great vision and healthy skin. It's found in orange fruit and vegetables, such as carrots, as well as dark green vegetables. You could try using spinach instead of lettuce in sandwiches.
Vitamin C is needed for healthy skin, bones and blood vessels. You'll find it in citrus fruit and tomatoes.
Fruit and veg also has a high water content. Dehydration in children can lead to poor concentration and mental performance. These lunch boxes will help your kids stay hydrated and make the most of their school day.
Calcium for strong bones
When it comes to your child's nutrition, one mineral that deserves a special mention is calcium. It's common knowledge that calcium plays a key role in developing strong bones and teeth in young people. What's often forgotten is that it also helps ensure muscles contract properly, including the heart.
A lack of calcium could result in rickets, where a child's bones are too soft. This can cause deformities such as bow legs, while fractures are more likely to occur.
A child aged 4-8 needs around 1000mg of calcium a day. Adding a 30g serving of cheddar cheese to your child's lunch box provides 216mg.
You might worry about the fat content in cheese, so let's see how it fits in with your child's dietary requirements. Children aged 4-6 should have no more than 18g of saturated fat per day, while those aged 7-10 should have no more than 22g. There are around 6g of fat in 30g of cheddar.
Fibre for healthy digestion
Brown bread is better than white bread on so many levels. For starters, white bread made using the Chorleywood method contains additives to make it softer and give it a longer shelf-life, but manufacturers don't have to be specific about what these are.
Brown bread also contains lots of fibre, which is really important for your child's digestion. Children aged 5-11 need 20g of fibre a day. Brown bread contains insoluble fibre, which passes through the gut without being digested and keeps the bowels working properly.
A portion of fibre at lunchtime will help your child avoid digestive issues. It's also very filling, so they won't feel the need to snack between lunch and dinner.
A splash of colour
They say you eat with your eyes and this applies no matter how young you are. If you look at the colours in our healthy lunch boxes, you've got a wide range of colours in there.
Instead of something bland and beige, your children will sit down to a visual feast of orange, green, red, yellow and pink. Who wouldn't want to tuck into that?
A range of textures
Food is about more than just taste. Different textures will make these lunch boxes more fun for your children to eat.
In our lunch boxes, you'll find crunchy carrots and crackers, juicy grapes and tomatoes, soft bread and hard cheese. There's plenty going on to prevent your kids getting bored.
What goes in your child's lunch box?
Would you make any changes to our healthy school lunch boxes? Perhaps your child has a particular healthy favourite they enjoy? Are there some things they simply won't eat?
Tell us what goes into your child's lunch box using the comments below and help send your little ones back to school in style!Find more children's health advice