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I love how real all this stuff is. So brilliantly, lyrically and musically fantastic.
There is a kind of honest melancholy, perhaps inherent in the weather here? But also such an open heart laid bare, that touches me every time with some of these.
Such an superb energy and unique flavour or flava, Lol that is so quintessentially British and I Love that. It lifts my cheeky london side and gives me back my swagger and a little f**ck you in my step on the days That I need that most.
Because even a peace loving speader of light and gratitude needs to set boundaries sometimes too. Often perhaps, maybe even because of it.
So first Plan B… well what can I say, I just love, love, love each and every brilliant thing that he/they do. He is obviously a very bright lad, with a ginormous heart which is easy to see in music and lyrics he spouts.
I bet he is one of those with endless talents. Including acting I noticed too i was pleased to see. Speaking as an ex drama school girl, he really can act too. Bringing that same natural honesty, ease and genuine street to his roles, which I appreciate.
He is a better actor than many who call themselves so and who work full time in the profession. But I bet he's the kind of person who could do anything he was given the opportunity for or set his mind to.
Then Wiley, who I have an idea is another bright one, as I am sure rappers often are. I love the Grime sense of humour, it's bare faced witty, cheek and quite honestly it's brilliant Britishness. I love a song that makes me smile and they seem do seem to do that.
For me they are the sound of London.
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What is the Best Culture to perform Award?
Awarded yearly, the Best Culture to Perform Award honours those who have shown that their culture best serves their strategy. The Best Culture to Perform Award started as a response to business challenges in a highly competitive business environment. Its main goal is to enable organisational effectiveness by providing you with valuable and unique insights to build the Best Culture to Perform.
We see organisational culture as a certain way of working that either supports the strategic (sub) goals you have or not. Your organisation may have multiple sub-cultures, each optimised to support a functional way of working given the context of each of these sub-cultures. A sub-culture can be, for example, the management team, the factory floor, support teams (HR, legal, IT), or geographical location.
Your Organisational Culture is unique. The Best Culture to Perform Award is all about you.
What do we do
STEP 1 : KICK-OFF Meeting
In the initial kick-off meeting, we work with you to align your goals, and look at which sub-cultures are involved (e.g. which are strategically relevant).
We schedule a workshop with your top management where we connect your strategy to our cultural model and you decide what is the optimal culture for your organisation (and its parts). Using our metrics to guide the discussion process, we give you insight into the context in which your organisation finds itself. The context might be that you have a lot of financial pressure, it might be that recently you grew a lot; by not setting this context, any cultural transformation implemented could fail.
Following the first workshop, we measure the actual and desired culture inside the selected parts of your organisation. It doesn't matter if all employees participate or not, we don't invoice by the number of respondents.
In a second workshop, we look into the gaps between the actual and optimal culture, and we derive potential salient information by comparing your desired culture with our database.
After these workshops we sit together again and decide on the next steps. Perhaps you are already eligible for "The Best Culture to Perform Award", or perhaps there are gaps you want to bridge – in which case we can provide further coaching.
It doesn't matter what your strategy is. Our approach, which we base on the Multi-Focus Model, delivers insights into a range of roughly 200 topics, whether they concern productivity enhancement, building innovation cultures, building agile cultures, etc.

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Showcase Victoria [Past Event]
14/05/2019 - 15/05/2019
Showcase Victoria is the performing arts marketplace – an annual event which provides a unique platform for producers, artists and theatre-makers to promote their work to a wide range of venues and programmers from Victoria and beyond and ultimately to facilitate touring.
Open to: Venues/programmers/presenters and producers/artists/theatre-makers. Also provides excellent professional development and networking opportunities for wider industry attendees. The focus is state based however Showcase Victoria is open to applicants and attendees from all over Australia.
Location: Karralyka Centre, Ringwood VIC
Dates: 14 May 2019 - 15 May 2019
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I have and will continue to hold your music and talent dear to my heart. My father introduced me to your work when I was a child and I have enjoyed your music to this day. Your music brought my family peace during very dark days of my wife's illness and eventual passing. I hope to have the opportunity to experience your gift live someday. You have a wonderful talent and I am grateful for that! Steve
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"In a chilling reminder of the lessons being learned from David Ludwig and Kara Borden, news broke yesterday morning that for the second time in less than a month a homeschool teen has been arrested for murder. Patrick Armstrong, a 14-year-old homeschooler from Fayette, Maine, has been charged with killing his neighbor"
The Harris young men have some interesting coverage from the perspective of being homeschoolers themselves about the impact on homeschoolers of this and the other recent murders- it is well worth reading some of their recent posts.
As we have discussed over the past few weeks: homeschooling, by itself, is not enough to prevent tragedies like this from happening. Going to church, by itself, is not enough to prevent tragedies like this from happening. Both of those things are good, but while many things are used by God as means of imparting His grace, they are not grace itself. To claim otherwise is to make homeschooling, or church, or a book, or a blog, or a method, or a mere human being rather than Christ our god.


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Professor of Dance Holly Boda-Sutton was awarded Dance Educator of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance at their Awards Luncheon in Pittsburgh on November 21. Holly has become a state and regional leader on the subject of dance pedagogy. PSAHPERD is the state chapter of the national American association.
Holly brings her expertise to bear on plans for a new major in dance at IUP. In addition to the Interdisciplinary Fine Arts degree with a Dance Track, the Department of Theater and Dance will be requesting a new major in Dance. Holly is developing this new major with colleague Joan Van Dyke. The new major, if approved, will focus on dance pedagogy. With it, graduates will be prepared to become teaching artists in school and community settings.


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Best International Scholarship Programs to Study in the World's Best Student Cities
Have you been wondering how to get finance to realize your dreams of studying abroad in one of the best universities in the world?
Worry no more!
Want to study abroad in one of the world's best student cities? This year, the top 10 cities in the Best Student Cities ranking are London, Tokyo, Melbourne, Montréal, Paris, Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Sydney, and Seoul.
If you're hoping to study in any of these cities, but need funding to do so, look no further. Below is a select list of scholarships for international students in each of these cities, in reverse order (10-1) of how they ranked this year.
Requirements vary for all scholarships, so make sure to read through all information from each scholarship provider before applying.
10. Scholarships to study in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, one of Asia's most exciting student cities, is ranked 10th in the QS Best Student Cities this year and is home to 18 institutions ranked within the QS World University Rankings® 2018 as well as a large community of international students. See below for funding opportunities.
General scholarships for South Korea:
KFAS International Scholar Exchange Fellowship (ISEF) – 50 graduate scholarships for students from Asia to study in South Korea at leading institutions.
Korean Government Scholarship Program – Master's and PhD scholarships for international students undertaking study in South Korea.
Scholarships to study in Seoul:
Chung-Ang University Tuition Waiver Scholarships – Tuition waivers and dormitory fee reductions on offer to international students studying at Chung-Ang University.
Seoul National University Exchange Program Scholarships – Various scholarships for international exchange students studying at Seoul National University.
Sogang Global Scholarship – Scholarships for international students participating in the Sogang Exchange Program at Sogang University in Seoul.
Other universities in Seoul offering international scholarships:
Hanyang University
Kyung Hee University
9. Scholarships to study in Sydney, Australia
Climbing from 16th to ninth in this year's Best Student Cities ranking, Sydney is now only six spots behind fellow Aussie city Melbourne, having climbed an impressive 29 places in the student view indicator, which is calculated based on responses collected by our student survey. See what scholarships are on offer below.
General Australian scholarships:
Australia Awards Scholarships and Fellowships– Australian government scholarships and fellowships for students from selected countries at any degree level (bachelor's, master's, PhD) to study in Australia.
Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students– Merit-based government scholarships to study in Australia, funded by the Australian government. Open to postgraduate students from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP)– Australian scholarships for graduate students from anywhere in the world to study towards a research degree at a participating Australian university.
Scholarships to study in Sydney:
Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor's International scholarships– Partial tuition fee scholarships available to 'outstanding' international students to study in Australia at Macquarie University in Sydney. Not open to New Zealanders.
University of Technology Engineering and IT scholarships– Scholarships on offer to undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and IT students at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Other universities in Sydney offering international scholarships:
University of New South Wales
University of Sydney
Western Sydney University
8. Scholarships to study in Zurich, Switzerland
Also new to the top 10 this year is Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, which hosts some of the highest-ranked universities in Switzerland, including ETH Zurich (The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology), the 10th best university in the world. Like Sydney, Zurich received a much-improved score for student view this year.
Unfortunately, studying in Zurich doesn't come cheap, but here are some scholarships that can help:
General Swiss scholarships:
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists – Merit-based scholarship opportunities for international students undertaking postgraduate-level study in Switzerland at selected institutions.
Scholarships to study in Zurich:
ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarship Program – Merit-based scholarships are available to students who wish to pursue their master's degree at ETH Zurich.
UBS Center Scholarship @ Zurich Graduate School of Economics at the University of Zurich – Open to graduates from around the world who have received a place to study at the Zurich Graduate School of Economics.
7. Scholarships to study in Berlin, Germany
Ranked as the seventh best student city this year, Germany's capital is one of the trendiest in Europe, as well as one of the most affordable, with free tuition at bachelor's and PhD levels. However, there are still a number of scholarships available. Click here to see more scholarships to study in Germany.
General German scholarships:
DAAD Scholarships – The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers many scholarships for international students to study in Germany at various degree levels.
Erasmus+ – The largest provider of scholarships for study in the EU, Erasmus+ is led by the European Commission, funding international students to study in Europe. It provides grants towards living costs when participating in an exchange program to study in Europe.
Scholarships to study in Berlin:
Einstein International Postdoctoral Fellowship – Fellowship sponsored by the Einstein Foundation for postdoctoral research at a university in Berlin.
GeT MA Scholarships for International Students – Scholarships for non-German students to study at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin on the German-Turkish master's program in social sciences.
Kofi Annan MBA Scholarships for Developing Country Students – Scholarships for up to five international students from developing countries to study a full-time, one-year MBA at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin.
6. Scholarships to study in Munich, Germany
Up three places to rank sixth in this year's Best Student Cities, Munich is ranked second according to the student view indicator and is known for its vibrant Bavarian culture and beer. Like Berlin, it receives a high score for affordability, but higher accommodation costs mean you may wish to look for financial aid.
General German scholarships:
The Deutschland Stipendium– Merit-based scholarships of €300 a month to support highly talented students in Germany. Your personal income or nationality are not considered in your application.
Heinrich Böll Scholarships for International Students – Scholarships for international students at all levels, from both inside and outside Germany.
Scholarships to study in Munich:
Technische Universität München – A range of funding opportunities to study at the university, including scholarships for international students.
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München – Scholarships and grants for international students to study at the university.
Other universities in Munich offering international scholarships:
Munich Business School
Munich Aerospace
5. Scholarships to study in Paris, France
Ranked fifth in this year's Best Student Cities, Paris is an iconic city packed with internationally ranked universities. See below for current scholarship opportunities to study in Paris.
General scholarships to study abroad in France:
Erasmus+ – A Europe-wide program led by the European Commission offering funding to international students looking to study in Europe.
Eiffel Scholarships in France for International Students – Master's and PhD scholarships available to international graduate students looking to study in Paris (and the whole of France) at selected institutions.
Scholarships to study in Paris:
HEC Paris Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships for African and Asian Women – MBA scholarships for students from developing countries in Africa and Asia to study in France at HEC Paris. Open to female students only.
Sciences Po Paris Emile Boutmy Scholarships in France for International Students – Opportunities for bachelor's and master's degree students from outside of the EU to gain funding to study in Paris at Sciences Po Paris.
The International Selection at ENS Paris – Scholarships for graduate students to study at ENS Paris within the sciences or humanities departments.
University of Kent Paris Scholarships – International scholarships for students looking to study in Paris at master's degree level at the University of Kent's Parisian campus.
Other universities in Paris offering international scholarships:
Sciences Po Paris
École Polytechnique (graduate scholarships)
HEC Paris (MBA scholarships)
4. Scholarships to study in Montréal, Canada
Although it's no longer the number one student city overall, Montréal is first according to those surveyed for our student view indicator. The city offers an eclectic cultural mix and three world-leading universities. For more Canadian scholarships, click here.
General scholarships to study abroad in Canada:
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships – Canadian government fellowships and scholarships for graduate students looking to study within natural and social sciences or health research subjects.
IDRC Research Awards – Canadian government scholarships for graduate students from developing countries to undertake a postgraduate research degree at a selected Canadian university.
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program – Canadian government scholarships led by the Organization of American States (OAS), open to graduate students from any OAS member state.
Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships – Scholarships, fellowships and mentorships for international students undertaking doctoral-level study in Canada at selected institutions.
Scholarships to study in Montréal:
HEC Montréal BBA Entrance Scholarships – Canadian scholarships for international students entering into the Bachelor of Business Administration program at HEC Montréal. (Page is in French).
Université de Montréal Fondation Olivier et Yvonne Poirier – Merit-based scholarships for students from the Caribbean wishing to undertake study at the Université de Montréal.
Other universities in Montréal offering international scholarships:
McGill University
Concordia University
3. Scholarships to study in Melbourne, Australia
Australia's top study destination, Melbourne is home to seven world-leading institutions, as well as a vast array of cultural and natural delights. See below for various funding opportunities to study in Melbourne. For more scholarships to study in Australia, click here.
General Australian scholarships:
Australia Awards Scholarships and Fellowships – Australian government scholarships and fellowships for students from selected countries at any degree level (bachelor's, master's, PhD) to study in Australia.
Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students – Merit-based government scholarships to study in Australia, funded by the Australian government. Open to postgraduate students from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) – Australian scholarships for graduate students from anywhere in the world to study towards a research degree at a participating Australian university.
Scholarships to study in Melbourne:
La Trobe College Excellence Scholarships – Merit-based scholarships for international students enrolled at La Trobe University in Melbourne on any taught undergraduate or postgraduate program.
Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) – Master's and PhD scholarships for international students studying at the University of Melbourne.
Monash University International Scholarships for Excellence – Merit-based scholarships for undergraduate and graduate international students to study in Australia at Monash University in Melbourne.
Other universities in Melbourne offering international scholarships:
Deakin University
RMIT University
Swinburne University of Technology
Victoria University
2. Scholarships to study in Tokyo, Japan
Up from seventh to second in this year's Best Student Cities, Tokyo boasts 13 internationally ranked institutions and offers students the chance to explore one of the most iconic and exciting metropolises in the world.
General Japanese scholarships:
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships for International Research Students – Government scholarships for graduate students undertaking research programs in Japan.
Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship Foundation – International scholarships for students of medicine, pharmacology, nutrition, physical education or business administration to study in Japan.
Scholarships to study in Tokyo:
Keio University "Design the Future" Award for International Students – Full-tuition scholarship funds available to international students within any field at Keio University.
University of Tokyo Graduate School of Science Scholarship for International Students – A range of scholarships for international graduate students to study a master's at the University of Tokyo.
Other universities in Tokyo offering international scholarships:
Aoyama Gakuin University
Ochanomizu University
Tokyo Metropolitan University
Tokyo University of Science
1. Scholarships to study in London, UK
The UK's cultural and economic hub, London has been crowned the best student city in the world for the first time this year, and is home to 17 ranked institutions within the QS World University Rankings® 2018. For more scholarships to study in the UK, click here.
General UK scholarships:
British Chevening Scholarships – Graduate scholarships to study in London and the rest of the UK, funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Open to full- or part-time international students in any subject.
Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries – Master's and PhD scholarships for students from developing commonwealth countries, funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at UK Universities – Scholarships for graduate students undertaking taught master's programs in the UK.
Euraxess UK – Run by the British Council, Euraxess UK offers various scholarships for graduate students looking to study in the UK.
Scholarships to study in London:
QMUL International Science and Engineering Excellence Awards – UK scholarships for international students to study engineering at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) in the UK.
University of West London International Ambassador Scholarships – Scholarships to study abroad at the University of West London for students of all levels. Students must also act as ambassadors for their home country.
University of Westminster Scholarships – Various need-based and merit-based scholarships for students enrolled at all study levels at the University of Westminster in London.
Other universities in London offering international scholarships:
Goldsmiths, University of London
Imperial College London
King's College London
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
UCL (University College London)
This article was originally published in November 2014. It is updated at the time of every Best Student Cities launch, most recently in May 2018.
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Councillor Liam Maxwell, the Lead Member for Policy and Performance, on the next stage of the transparency agenda at Windsor and Maidenhead Council.
We believe that sunlight is the best disinfectant and we have shown that it works. Our transparency initiative goes straight to the bottom line – and it will help us reduce council tax year on year.
Transparency can make a huge difference in government because it is not just about rooting out wild overspends or endless confrontation about costs, although of course the obvious excesses must be dealt with; rather, it is about giving people an easy ability to see how Government is operating.
But once you have gone through the obvious and straightforward, many of the sustainable cost savings we need to generate come through changing peoples' behaviour: to become more cost effective, to continually recognise and eliminate even small amounts of waste.
That requires personal responsibility and that requires visibility of the problem – hence our push for transparency.
The Transparency Initiative
The Royal Borough Windsor & Maidenhead council has embarked on a process of continuing, increasing transparency and openness.
Some of the initiatives are:
- Procurement: every piece of expenditure over £500 is published (except things like individual residents' payments for personal care).
- Smart Metering allows residents to see, in real time, how much power is being used in public buildings – you can see this in action here.
- Tables are published of what meetings Councillors attended and which they missed.
- We've expanded the number of Overview and Scrutiny Committees from one to five and every Cabinet decision has to be commented on by them.
- Expenses: every expense claim by councillors is published, no matter how small.
While these have been deployed we've just signed off an online portal for residents which will launch early in 2010. This will provide a single access point for information for all our residents. Council data, from school catchment areas to planning applications, from viewing nearby licensing applications to being able to report potholes. We'll put as much information online as we can in an open source platform that will give an unprecedented level of openness to the workings of the Government of the Royal Borough.
Why are we doing this?
We believe that by being open we will receive more open communication back from our residents, which means we can meet their needs more effectively.
When we installed the energy smart meters our consumption went down by 15% overnight. Our colleagues have told us that the transparency of our systems – our energy usage graphs are updated every half hour on the web – helped them remember to turn off equipment every night. Knowing the data is there is enough of an incentive.
When we published every item of expenditure over £500 online we were told that suppliers would walk away. None of them have. We were told it would be very difficult to get the data but our finance team produced it in under an hour. We were told there would be innumerable enquiries to give us an huge administrative burden – there have only been a small number.
At bottom we believe that cost transparency helps all of us eliminate waste – because if we can all see it we can all do something about it. Only the reckless can see waste and do nothing.
There's a lesson in here for central government spending too. In areas where spending has been chronically opaque – take the huge IT contracts Labour has signed – a dose of transparency would be very welcome. Under a future Conservative government such contracts should not only be smaller, but they should be open and transparent.
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Mani Bagga A Professional Realtor" It was a great pleasure dealing with Mani. I happened to meet Mani Bagga a couple of years ago and he certainly had left an impression of real professionalism on me. He is honest in his advice to his clients whether they are selling or buying a property. When I had decided to sell my property, he came up with a market analysis, which was very professionally prepared. His analysis presented me with the facts and trends of the market at the time. He is very organized and trustworthy. His negotiating skills are awesome when it comes to buying or selling a property. He is very soft spoken and keeps the interest of his clients at heart. I would not hesitate to recommend him as one of the few REALTOR®s I know who is completely dependable, hard-working, honest and willing to go that extra mile. What else could anyone ask? "If you are making a choice regarding your home sale and/or purchase, but don't know where to begin...Mani Knows!"Mr. Sethi
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Our realtor, Mani Bagga was extremely courteous, forthcoming & helpful & took good care of our needs till the possession date & after. The previous owners didnt leave our new house in the best condition, but Mani took care of all our need & problems & made sure our new house was indeed new for us. Thank you Mani.G. jBenkateswarn
Definately "A Born Leader"
I have had a great pleasure in getting to know Mani Bagga over this last year and I would highly recommend him as a great choice for a Real Estate Agent. Mani Bagga was our realtor who helped us buy our new home in January 2009 and also helping us sell our old home at the same time. He is a very diligent and hardworking realor, when it comes to marketing and advertising you're as well is very patient and understanding in terms of helping you find the perfect home. In our experience with him, we can say that he was very organized in terms of all the paperwork needed and also for making sure that we recieved all the information we should know about our purchase. He took care of all our questions and concerns and also was always there when we needed a hand even after we had moved in. Mani has excellent communication skills with his customers. He treats everyone like his own family. He knows that everyone deserves the equal amount of respect and he for sure gave us respect for any decisions we made. He is extrememly organized and very reliable. He promises that whatever business you do give him stays confidential. He is very intelligent and dedicated to his work. He takes business seriously and he always wants to see everyone succeed in their life goals. Our goal was to finally move into a new home and he definately helped us accomplish that. Mani Bagga would be an excellent choice for a realtor. He is reliable and very trustworthy. He puts his sutomers and their concerns first and that is what we loved about working with him. He is definately "A Born Leader".Mrs. & Mr. Shankar
Excellent Service!
Azra Bagga, the Realtor who facilitated the purchase of our house, took it personally upon herself to secure the house for us. We were impressed with her professional conduct and ethical obligations in addressing issues pertaining to the property purchase. Excellent service!Ms. Mohamud and Mr. Noor
Professional & Helpful
Mani was very professional & helpful to me in buying my new home. He is very friendly & I know I can ask him any question when I am not sure of something. My husband & myself are very happy with his services. I would recommend my friends & family to Mani.Antonio & Darshan
Changed the way we look at realtors.
Mani Bagga and his team changed the way my husband and i looked at realtors. They took the time to listen to what we were looking for and based on that showed us the house that we werent even thinking of looking at. Thanks for helping us find our dream home.K. Brownfield
Recommended A Couple Friends
Your team was patient and tried their best to meet my requirements. Keeping me informed about what was happening in the market. I have already recommended a couple of friends.Mr. Supratim
Extremely Pleasant And Very Helpful
Azra and her team were extremely pleasant and very helpful. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is considering a move.Ms. Mikulin
A Letter From RE/MAX
I just want to take a second to offer congratulations for a fantastic 2009! By my count (yes, I actually physically count them each month) you had an exceptional year based on the number of transactions that you completed just down here in the Southeast! 91 MLS transaction; did you know that places you 1st of the 1143 different REALTORS that had a transaction in zones 29, 30, or 53L. Westergard
Mani is the best. He is a very hard working person and has done such an awesome job. We are very happy with the way he did his marketing. Keep it up Mani! Thank you very much.Mr. & Mrs. Lally
Exceeded Expectations
Azra always gave us all the information we needed. She always matched houses according to our requirements. She put all her time and effort for us to be satisfied. The team went way over our expectations. Lisa(the assistant) kept us informed adequately from start to the end. This team is truly the leadership we can count on. I would highly recommend the team to my family and friends.Manny & Joy
Appreciate your dedication
Thank you very much for finding such a beautiful home for us. You have been very helpful throughout the entire process and we greatly appreciate your professional approach and dedication. We are glad to have you as our friend.Ashwin
He Is Truely A Gentleman
I was looking for a home with a different Real Estate Company and couldn't find my new home. Mani found me the perfect home, the first time out and it only took about an hour. I got the possession I wanted and the conditions I wanted. He was always professional and beyond polite. He listened to what I wanted and didn't show me anything else, like the previous realtor. He phoned to make sure I notified the utility company's, property tax, etc of my home, Two weeks after my move he contacted me again to make sure everything was ok with my home and all the paper word (mortgage, insurance). It was a pleasure to deal with Mani. He is truely a gentleman and an effective realtor. I would recommend him to anyone and know they are in good hands.Ms. Hopkins
Your team is a well known team and very professional. I will always come to you if ever i need to buy a new house. They did a fantastic job representing our home for sale.Lived upto the Name
I am thankful to you Mani as well as your team. Really liked you and your team's services, reporting & mailouts. I would recommend your team to anyone!J. Patel
Impressed With The Extensive Advertising
We want to convey our sincere appreciation for all that you did to assist us with the recent sale of our house. You certainly exceeded our expectations as our real estate agent and we are content with the results. Your professiononalism, dedication, pleasant personality, patience, attention to details, dependability and drive, were all first class. We were especially impressed with the extensive advertising you provide your clients. You kept us well informed and we felt that you were not just trying to sell the property but also looking out for our best interest. We would not hesitate to recommend you to our friends or anyone who may be looking to sell their property in the future. Thank you again for a job well done.Mr. & Mrs. Kantun
Sincere Advice And Effort
We appreciate Azra for sincere advice and effort in finding the right location and negotiating a deal for us. We already referred friends.Mr. & Mrs. Sharma
No wonder..!! They are #1
Team Mani Bagga provided us top notch service and found us our first home. They worked really hard to find us the best; in a very short time span of mere 7 days. They kept us updated from the beginning till we moved in. I would tell all my friends to choose this excellent team. NO wonder..They are #1.S. Verma
Mani works for you ONLY not the other people
When Mani goes to work to sell your home he works for you only not the other people. When he takes over he makes a plan and explains it to you clearly i.e. how he plans to see you home. He will explain clearly how much your home is worth he will not try to get you to sell it cheaper just to get a sale. He will explain his marketing plan no other salesman has. You will be informed of any good or bad news about your sale as things progress.Linda
Your Experience Will Be Second to None
We would like to thank you & Mani Bagga for your exceptional service, professionalism & support in selling our property in Strathcona. Your sound research and diligence made us comfortable with the listing price. Your regular communication with regards to advertising, marketing, showings & other items involved in positioning our loft during a challenging Edmonton Real Estate Market made us confident and as relaxed as possible during the sales period. The most important take away for us was the personal contact provided by Mani & his assistant. even though we met by referral and did not meet face to face until a final offer had been signed, we were made to feel important. Every question was answered promptly, professionally & always personally. We would recommend Mani bagga and his team to anyone looking to sell or buy in the Great Edmonton Area; we can assure you that your experience will be second to none.Mrs. & Mr. Brode
We Almost Gave Up On Owning Our First Home
First of all, I would like to say that is was our good luck to meet Mani Bagga. My husband and I were looking for a starter-home and we found a nice one on the internet which had been listed under the name Mani Bagga, the realtor. When we wanted to see the house, he showed the house happily and gave all the information and details. Since the house and all the conditions were so good, we decided to purchase the house. However, there was big problem for us to buy the house becayse we are international students. The mortgage manager we visited on our own said that we had to give a 35% down payment. Unfortunately, we could not come up with that kind of money and we almost gave up on owning our first home. However, Mani introduced us to another mortgage manager who better understood our needs and position. Now we are living in a very comfortable and cozy place. I would like to say that id we did not meet Mani, it would be much harder for us to own our own place and we are really appreciative for what he has done for us. Mani, we want to express our deepest thanks to you.Mr. & Mrs. Cho
We were very happy with Mani Bagga, he was very helpful, knew the market and our area. Though he was the Sellers realtor, we believe he treated us just as he did his client. We would gladly recommend him to any of our friends.Mr. & Mrs. Haines
You Guys Are All Awesome!
Dear Mani Bagga, Azra Bagga and your team. You guys are all awesome and everyone did a very good job. We are really happy with your team. We would like to say thank you to all you guys for selling our old house and helping us find our dream home. We really like it and hope we will do some more business with you in the future. I wish you guys success and all the best!Mrs. & Mr. Singh
Without His Support, It Would Not Be Possible
I want to thank Mani Bagga, because Mani Bagga is the person who is responsible for getting me my first home. Without his support it would not be possible for us to buy this home in Canada. We are new to this country and he helped us out in everything. I don't have words to describe how helpful he is.Mr. Ghattaurha
It Was A Pleasure To Deal With Mani
It was a pleasure to deal with Mani. He was courteous, helpful & informed. I shall deal with him for all future Real Estate needs.Mr. & Mrs. Kahlon
Beyond Impressive
After going through many realtors and builders. We had the pleasure of working with Azra Bagga as our realtor. She Scheduled all appointments according to our convenience. She was easy to get a hold of even when she was on a vacation. She was always helpful and understanding when she did a showing with my difficult parents. Her professionalism and understanding of our needs and situation was beyond impressive.Azras unwavering devotion to her clients exemplifies a strong character.A. Imtiaz
Respect the Professionalism..and strong work ethic!
Truly respect the professionalism, kindness and incredibly strong work ethic. Thank you.R. & N. Isaac
Letter To Ken Shearer - Broker of Royal LePage Noralta
e would like you to know how thankful we are for the wonderful service that we recieved from Azra Bagga during the process of purchasing our first house in Canada. It was a great experience from the beginning, trying to find our dream house, to the end, when Azra showed us the one that we liked and finally purchased. During the search we could appreciate her professionalism and kindness helping us find the house we wanted. She had a good sense of what we were looking for She showed us different options, always telling us the advantages & disadvantages of each location. She knows her job really well and easily gets to what people want. For us, it was a great experience to have a realtor with a high level of professionalism. We will recommend her to other people because she really cares about helping people find their dream house. Thanks a lot to Azra because we our dream house and also because we found a new friend in her.Mrs. & Mr. Hernandez
The process of working with Mani and his team was something I will not forget. He guided and lead us through the purchase of our new home. His abundant knowledge in his specialty made our journey of buying a home much easier. Thanks Mani and Team!Everything A-ONE!
She Was Perfect
Service was excellent - could not be better (she was perfect)Mr. Solesbury
Great Experience
I had a great experience & am very happy with the services & all the help I got from Mani Bagga. He went above & beyond his duties as a realtor.S. Saroya
An Easy Experience
Azra was excellent throughout our entire moving process. I would definately recomment the team to anyone. Azra found us the perfect property for us and if we were to move again (which hopefully will not be anytime soon) we would sell & buy though the Mani Bagga Team. They made our first home purchase an easy experience! Thanks very much!Ms. Goddard & Mr. Reib
Went The Extra Mile
Azra & Mani were both excellent from the first time I met them. Azra was very patient with my specific lists of wants and needs in a house, showing me many, many, many homes. Mani even went the extra mile of finding us a rental until we found our perfect home. Thanks to you both!Ms. Champ
Very Professional & Dedicated Team
I will recommend every one who are in the market to take Mani Bagga & his team's services without second thought. I will definitely look forward to meeting them for any of my future requirements for property buying/selling.
Mr. Mani Bagga was excellent, because of him I already recommended his team to a number of people.Ms. Ugrina and Mr. Gonzales
Not Only Provides The Traditional Services
Mr. Bagga was prompt, courteous and professional. I have dealt with Mr. Bagga in the past and it has been a pleasure every time. Dealing with Mr. Bagga is simple and efficient. He not only provides the traditional services of a realtor but also the extended and valued service of real estate related advice. He seems genuinely interested in the welfare of his clients and takes added steps to build long term relationships. I will definitely use Mr. Bagga's services again and I wish him the best of wishes for the future.Mr. Singh
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THAT I PURCHASED A HOUSE WITH MANI AS MY REALTOR AND BOTH TIMES HAD BEEN WORRY FREE AND QUITE AMAZING EXPERIENCE. THE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT INFORMATION GIVEN BY MANI GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO FINALLY GET INTO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT. I WILL DEFINITELY BE IN TOUCH AGAIN IN THE FUTURE WHEN ITS TIME TO PURCHASE THE NEXT HOUSE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE HELP.Leo
Perfect Place
Though I found the actual process of moving painful, you & your team, especially Lisa, were wonderful & were there with me every step of the way, helping & encouraging. I honestly dont have any suggestion, other than to keep doing what you are doing! Thank you again & I love my little house! You said youd help me find the perfect place & you did.Chritina
Impressive knowledge
We were very impressed with both Azra and Mani and their professionalism and intensive knowledge of the market. We loved how they never made us feel pressurized. We are looking to sell our other home soon and wont hesitate to use their services. It was a pleasure dealing with their team.T. & R. Brown
Exceeded My Expectations
Mani handled the transaction well. The level of service he provided exceeded my expectations. I really appreciate the extra work that he did in making the whole process easy for a first time buyer like me.Mr. Gonzales
Mani and his team are very thorough and professional. This is our second time using Mani and associates and just like the first time, the entire process of selling our property was accomplished smoothly and painlessly. When this team comes on board, you can be rest assured that you are in the best hands. Thank you Mani and your team. A Great job done.C & M D'Mello
I feel fortunate to come in contact with Mani Bagga & his team. I like the way they deal with their customers. They do their very best to satisfy the needs of their customers/clients I like their professional approach towards their work as well as their sincerity towards their clients. I feel it is just because of their efforts that I am able to find my dream home at such a good price. At the future, if there is ever a need to buy a new house, the first name that will come into my mind is 'Mani Bagga'.Mr. Mundi
Great Attitude
Being newly separated I was nervous about buying my own place. Ricky made me feel comfortable and confident about choosing the right place for my needs. Ricky always showed professionalism and had a great attitude!! When I found the property I wanted, Ricky worked hard to get the best price for me. Even when I wanted to offer high, he would not suggest I do that and ended up getting me what I wanted for a price that was below what I ever thought I could get. I would not hesitate to recommend Ricky to any of my friends and family. Good luck Ricky and thank you.Ms. Bailey
Team has Great Potential
"An excellent job done." Thank you mani for your expertise, support and encouragement over the weeks of preparation of selling our house. We truly value your dedication and will be more than happy to recommend you to family and friends.C. D'Mello
Acted Like A Member Of The Family
Thank you so much Mani for everything you did for us. We don't have the words to describe how thankful we are for all your hard work! We couldn't have done it without you. You're not just our realtor; you're a part of our family now. We definitely want you to help us in the future! We are very grateful and thankful that you were our realtor, not only did you do your job but you gave us a lot of advice and acted like a member of the family. No one else is as great as you Mani Bagga! You are one of a kind! God bless you and your team. We hope to hear from you and see you in the near future! Thank you.Multani Family
High Quality Service
This was a very good and high quality service. They were honest to me about everything from start to end. I cant suggest anything that needs to be improved.I just want to say Thanks.Gladys & Jhonny
Perfect Home
Keep doing what you are doing, you do it so well Thank You for finding us the perfect home, Azra, Yaaayy! Your patience is much appreciated & you made the home shopping process exciting & enjoyable. We really appreciate your wisdom & patience. Thank you so much.T. & A. Mangru
Always will be FIRST CHOICE
We really appreciated the efforts you put into selling our house. Our expectations are met and we really like your professionalism in the field. You will always be our first choice when it comes to buying/selling our house.M & R
Very Professional
A very professional , organised group. Offered many wonderful suggestions. Amazing job. Thanks a lot for helping me find my home.A. Schmidt
Excellent Service! Thanks for selling my houses very fast and above market price! Thanks Mani!Ms. Nasser
Never Met a Person Like Mani
We are very satisfied with Mani Bagga's Service. We have never met a person like Mani who was so helpful to our family and found the house we were looking for. What we liked most about him is that he always took his time to explain the houses, both good and bad features. We are really enjoying the house and we love it. Thank you do much.Dhillon Family
Professional, Loyal & Honest
Very professional, loyal, & honest. Quite impressed with his service & all the information he provided to us, also impressed, when he showed up with his Comparative Market Analysis Portfolio on his first visit to our home. Easily available to us, very punctual, polite & friendly.Ms. Beverly & Mr. Pawley
SOLD after first showing!
Mani was very knowledgeable and made us feel he was on our side. Our house sold after the first showing. Doesn't get any better than that!SOLD
Excellent Service
Thanks a lot for giving us your time. We really appreciate your service. In the future, for buying and selling, we will contact you. Lots of my friends are coming from India so I will send them to you. Excellent service by Azra, we really appreciate it.Mr. Thind
Stress Free!
Expectations exceeded! Azra was always keeping me up to date with developments and just made the whole experience pretty stress free!Ms. Kozlinksy
Guided Us On Every Single Step
We are pleased and extremely satisfied with your service. This is just to let you know that your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated. We were very nervous buying our first house but you guided us on every single step. You were always very helpful with different suggestions. Thank you and may God bless you.Mr. & Mrs. Ahmed
Exceptional Service
I very much appreciated the exceptional help provided by both Mani and Azra during my recent move. They were very professional and were very supportive during what was a very stressful time for me. I am very thankful to both of them. They deserve much credit.D. Stanley
Second Time with Mani, Both Excellent!!
It's a pleasure to write this letter to thank you and your team for all your hard work in selling our home. This is the second time that I sold a house with Mani as my realtor and both times had an excellent job done. You were quick to return calls, answer questions & advise us on matters concerning selling. You contacted us regularly, even when we had not called you to keep us informed on transactions. You made sure that paperwork was in order, deadlines were met and our closings went smoothly. We enjoyed working with you and will be more than happy to recommend you to family and friends. Thank you again and wish your team the best.M & F Skeik
Azra Found My Dream Home
When I started looking for a house I had no idea what I really wanted and I was clueless about what makes a house a great investment. Azra not only found me my dream home, but she for it for $50,000 less than asking price and my home has already gone up in value. I truely, honestly, loyally would only ever use Azra as my realtor and anybody that I care about would use her too, because I wouldn't let them miss out on an opportunity by using someone else. Thanks so much!Mr. Gabruch
Extremely Professional
You were extremely professional when at times, we were nervous about the thought of even buying. You kept us informed & calm! Trusting you was our best decision. First time home buyers should be dealing with Mani Baggas Team! Great people to say the least. Thank you for everything & hope to see you again some day.K. & S. Starchuk
Well Informed... Truthful & Honest
Mani Bagga was knowledgable, knowing his job, kept us well informed about the situation, truthful, honest in his talks. Mani and his team took efforts and remained positive until the house was sold.M & J Sainbhee
Your honest advice, prompt response & professional service are the things which impressed me during my purchase of my property. I hope you will keep this service level in the future too. Thanks!P. & S. Brar
Honest, Dedicated & Knowledgeable
Mani Bagga is an honest, dedicated, and knowledgeable Realtor. The name you can recommend to your family & friends.Mr. & Mrs. Gill
Azra Worked So Diligently On our List Of Interests
My husband & I recommend Mani's Service for any residential purchase in the Edmonton Area. As new residents to Alberta, Mani clearly outlined the residential areas of Edmonton, explaining which were higher crime or more desirable. Azra was very patient with my husband and myself. We viewed multiple homes onloine and Azra was able to arrange for viewings for us. If the house was not suitable, she was able to give clear reasons for its deficiencies. Azra's bargaining on our behafe was exceptional. We have purchased a number of homes over the years but we have never had a Purchasing Real Estate Professional work so diligently in our list of interests as Azra did. She was very fair and firm with the venders agent. We are very happy with our purchase and are confident the investment we have made in our home will only increase in value.Mrs. & Mr. Pile
Azra stands out in a crowded realtor community. I found her support and positive attitude in all phases of selling my house. Such a wonderful person on top of being a great professional. Looking forward to work with you again!!!!Mr. Patel
Everything Was Excellent
We really like the service of your team and of course you (Mani) 1) Information 2) Contact 3) Answering the Questions 4) Returning the Calls 5) Explaination I mean Everything was Excellent. God Bless you.Mrs. & Mr. Singh
I Will Send You Business
Azra Bagga is very good in this business; she helped us and clearly explained, as did her team. I would like to thank Azra and her team. I will send to you business in the futures. We are very happy about our new house. Thanks for the gift.Mr. & Mrs. Hussaini
Too Good to be true
Mani Bagga and his team are implementing a system that should be taught in school of real estate around the world. Very efficient and too good to be true. Leadership proven skills from far sighted vision,perfect pricing and future analysis.H. Elzein & R. Salha
Never Tried To Pressure Us
On Top of professionalism and understanding her clients needs. I would say the most important quality that Azra and her team have is honesty. Most realtors will want to sell the house and move quickly to the next client. Azra, on the other hand, never tried to pressure us to buy anything. She used her experience to warn us about the flaws and imperfections that we didn't see. I will definitely recommend Azra and her team to anybody who wants to buy or sell a house. Thank you Azra.Mr. Sweiss
Dedication To Customer Service
Ricky I just want to send a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate the help and service you provided recently when I was looking to purchase my first home. Your knowledge of the real estate industry and your dedication to customer service showed in all our dealings. I'm very happy with the new home purchase and will definitely recommend your service to anyone needing a real estate agent. Thanks again.Mr. Szlachcic
Took Good Care Of Us
We would really to thank Azra for all her hard work. She helped us with all aspects of buying a home, from finding the right home for us, which took time, and she even came out with is when we knew she was not feeling well. Axra helped arrange financing for us and even set us up with a very qualified person to handle the transfer of the property. You took good care of us Azra and I would recommend you and Mani to anyone I know buying or selling a home.Mrs. & Mr. Bolan
Pleased & Extremely Satisfied
Dear Mani, were are pleased & extremely satisfied with your service. This is just to let you know that your patience & understanding are greatly appreciated. We were very nervous, as buying our first house, but you guided us on every single step. You were always very helpful with different suggestions. Thank you & God bless.Rizwan
Came Very Highly Recommended
Mani & Azra came very highly recommended to us by a family member. They took time to explain details that helped us make important decisions with ease. We feel very confident in Mani's abilities as our agent. Keep up the good work guys. My family and I would recommend you anytime!Mr. Afsar
Next Time I Sell My House I Will Phone Him
Mani is a very good person to deal with so I will always recommend him to everyone. Next time I sell my house I will phone him.Mr. & Mrs. Rivera
No Pressure
Azra handled the deal in a highly professional manor and never settled until we are satisfied, no pressure anytime. You are well assured for good care and benefit when you deal with her.Mr. Shenoy
An Expert
Mani Bagga and his team were good real estate people. Mani is known a leader and experienced in Edmonton. In my knowledge Mani is a good residential real estate expert. He is a good team leader. I hope he will be the number one Expert!Mr. & Mrs. Maity
Excellent service
My family is very happy for your services you and your company provided to us. I will always refer your name to my friends and will strongly convince them to see you in your office.hope to see you soon in near future.H. Chaudhry
I Trust Your Advice
Mani, you did a great job. I am so impressed from your service & your team. Keep up the good work, you are so knowledgeable about the market & I trust your advice without thinking twice!B. Madan
Best Real Estate Agent I Have Ever Met!
Hello! I would like too leave a message regarding how pleased I am with the customer service. Such Kahlon, has completely help me in every way possible, whether it had to do with information or advice regarding houses. I want to take this moment to say thank u and I am so pleased with his work. He is the best real estate agent I have ever met and I am so happy to have met someone so determined to make sure there clients are pleased. I would definitely let my friends and family know about his great work. thank u!! Thank u!!M. Yohannes
Mani and his team were great to work with. House was sold within 2 days-AWESOME!G. & C. Langer
Team Mani Bagga provided us top notch service and found us our first home. They worked really hard to find us the best in a very short time span of a mere 7 days. They updated us from beginning till we moved in. I would tell all my friends to choose this excellent team.N. Chauhan & S. Verma
First Class Job
Mani and his team did a first class job in representing us and our home. They gave us dequate guidance throughout the whole procedure. The home sold in a very short period of time and for 98% of asking price. We are very happy with their performance.Reginald & Linda
A Month To Sell Our House
Dealing with Mani was a pleasure from the first phone call to the final hand shake. A month to sell our house was nearly unexpected considering the other houses around were taking up to twice as long. Man's professional approach accompanied with a well prepared and precise presentation made it seem like there were to be no worries. For those that are dealing with Mani, congratulations on the very soon to be sale of your house.Mr. & Mrs. Leckie
You Make A Bold Statement, But You Live Up To It
It has been a very stressful situation to try to find a home in Edmonton while living in Red Deer. We would have never believed how one person with a real estate team behind him could make such a big difference. I appreciated immensely the efficiency of our first visit bu what was amaxing to me was how I realized you had received the information and the properties we wanted to look at and how it was organized. It did not take long to realize we had the right guy working for us as you patiently showed us properties. We as buyers had different opinions in our group and how you repected each of us and were able to hear what was importantant to each of us individually. It was noted and appreciated how your homework was done and you were able to anser our questions in regards to condo boards for individual places. When we phoned asking you to do something and you said you would get right on it, the subject was immediately taken care of. You even went above and beyond by getting getting pictures taken for us within an hours notice. It was a crazy busy summer for us before the project of buying this property but the summer calm was dealing with you and knowing we would be looked after in every situation and that we had a professional working with every angle. I am a cynic and you make a bold statement about being a leader but I can assure that you live up to your statement and when I read your statement I actually smile. The cynic has found the statements are actually TRUE. You will be our number one choice with any further dealings in Edmonton. We sincerely thank you for making our small purchase as important as buying a castle! We wish you the best and respectfully thank you for walking us through this project.Mrs. & Mr. Issac


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Gifts in Kind
Toys and child-appropriate gift items are always needed throughout the year. We are very appreciative of the generosity of individuals and organizations within our local community and surrounding areas that help us by providing much needed items for our infants, children, youth, and families at our healthcare partners.
Items in Need
Our patients range in age from birth through to their 18th birthday. If you are interested in donating toys, games, or craft items, please consult our Gifts In Kind Donation Wish List for ideas on what would be appropriate for all age groups.
We have a large amount of knitted hats and blankets on hand, so we will not be accepting any more at this time.
How to Donate
Brand new, unwrapped items can be brought to the Children's Health Foundation Office at 345 Westminster Avenue, London Ontario.
Donation Guidelines
Due to infection control guidelines, allergies, compromised immune systems, safety precautions and limited space, we can only accept donations that are on this list, NEW and recently purchased.
- Gift wrapped gifts
- Scented products
- Items made from latex
- Used toys and used stuffed animals/plush or cloth toys
- Food, treats or candy
- Items with corporate branding
- Toys stuffed with shredded foam, small pellets or beans. Look for items filled with fabric or solid foam.
- Toys with detachable parts (like button eyes) that could be removed, and swallowed or inhaled.
- Electrical, spark-producing or friction producing toys
- Fragile toys that can break into small pieces with sharp edges
- Toys made of glass or brittle plastic
- Toys with sharp edges or protrusions
- Toys or craft kits with toxic paints or glues
- Toys with parts that can pinch fingers or pull hair
- Toy guns and other violent toys
- No LARGE ride-on toys or LARGE dolls, stuffed animals, or toys
- Violent movies and video games
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Kolektiv Ateliers' mission is to provide partners with the finest products that follow and reflex the best Czech glassmaking tradition. Our focus is on enhancing the craft of glassmaking with fresh modern feel through new design ideas.
Innovative approach to traditional craft of glass making is refreshing and achievable. For only the craft that develops and improves over time can compete in the market with a long-term view.
Production Team
Each of the ateliers that form the Kolektiv has been a skilled leader in their particular field of glassmaking. We believe that only perfect craftsmanship is the way to products of lasting value.
How we work
Our partners contact Kolektiv Ateliers at various stages of project development. We are always able to adjust to the partner´s needs.


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I found the rooms somewhat surface clean...very friendly staff but very noisy ,throughout the nights,people partying , no respect for people that have to sleep. Also , children yelling and running around after hours. Out of a 10, I would gv it a 4.
I stayed in a kitchenette suite which has 3 beds. This hotel is very outdated, but it is clean, affordable, quiet, safe, and close to shopping. Staff (and the owners which I met on one occasion) are very friendly. There is a sushi restaurant attached, with very average sushi, which is right up my alley. There are cheaper hotels in... more
I have stayed here a few times over the past months. The staff is generally friendly, although the evening reception officer is somewhat abrupt, albeit helpful. The rooms are basic, but clean. Beds are comfortable. The times I have been there have been quiet, even though the nearby road is noisy, but you can hardly hear it. I felt safe... more
Algonquin Motor Lodge offers these services: motel, hotel, lodging.
Mayfield Road is on the edge of the industrial district, northwest of downtown and a few minutes north of West Edmonton Mall. Your room at the Algonquin Motor Lodge will be air-conditioned and some kitchenette rooms are also available. Rooms provide all the basics; nothing too fancy, and you can start your day by stopping at the front desk for a complimentary cup of coffee. A Save on Foods... more


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Documentary Report Project on Supply Chains
Vol.7 How Bananas Reach Your Table
- Overview
- STEP01 From the division to the rearing of seedlings
- STEP02 Planting, growing and harvesting
- STEP03 Washing, sorting and packing
- STEP04 Pickup, shipment and departure from the port
- STEP05 Force-ripening and shipment
- STEP06 From the storefront to your table
- Environmental considerations, Consideration for employee
- Harmonious coexistence with local communities
- Summary
In this Supply Chain Highlight, we provide an overview of the supply chain of each product we handle. This fiscal year, we are focusing on the banana, a fruit that is familiar to all of you and the mainstay product of Dole, which is an ITOCHU Group company.
For our bananas, many people are involved in the process, which takes nearly two years from growing seedlings to putting on display in stores and delivering to customers. This time, we visited Mindanao in the Philippines, where around 90% of the bananas consumed in Japan are produced.
We will report on how the bananas that are familiar to us are grown and transported, what considerations are given to employee and the environment in the process, and other matters.
- Farm: Tawantawan Farm in Calinan
- Visited:2 March 2015
About the Dole business
Bananas are displayed in fresh produce sections all over the world. They enjoy enduring popularity due to their high nutritional value and stable price. In Japan, bananas haveranked first among fresh fruits in terms of consumption amount since 2004. Of the total import volume of bananas, which exceeds one million tons per year, the volume of bananas produced in the Philippines accounts for more than 90%. The largest market share of around 30% is held by Dole Food Company Inc. of the United States. In April 2013, ITOCHU Corporation acquired the fruit and vegetable business in Asia and the global processed foods business held by Dole Food Company Inc., which is the largest fruit and vegetable company in the world.
STEP01 From the division to the rearing of seedlings
The banana is not a tree, but a type of herbaceous plant.
The banana is a plant which grows up to ten meters tall. Because of its size, people often call it a "banana tree." To be accurate, however, the banana is a type of herbaceous plant. The varieties of bananas we usually eat are seedless, and their seedlings are created by means of division. Dole takes pups (growth points) from outstanding banana canes selected from a number of fields and grows them in the clean environment of its dedicated facility, thereby growing healthy seedlings. Within about ten months, more than 1,000 plantable seedlings are created from a single pup.
A nursery facility in Panabo
STEP02 Planting, growing and harvesting
200 bananas in a single bunch!
On the farm, banana seedlings are planted manually, one by one. They thrive in the sunlight and the stems, which have about 200 bananas each, keep growing until they are harvested about one year later. (The number of bananas and the growing period differ according to the variety, altitude and other factors.) During the growing period, farmers cover the bananas with bags to protect them from harmful insects and place cushioning materials into each individual bunch to prevent scratches.
These and other care tasks are all undertaken manually. At the time of harvest, new bulbs emerge around the base. Several generations of bananas are harvested in this way.
The buds at the tips are cut off to concentrate the nutrients in the fruits. In this process, only one fruit is left at the tip. This one banana is sacrificed for the other approx. 200 bananas if a bacterial infection occurs at the cut.
After harvest, the pups are left for a while, rather than being cut off immediately. The nutrients stored in the pups are absorbed by new bulbs which emerge around them, and are used for the growth of the next generation.
STEP03 Washing, sorting and packing
Ensuring traceability to the area of production
Harvested bananas are washed and sorted at a packing plant adjacent to each farm. They are then cut in accordance with the sales standards, packed, and boxed. In this process, a number called a Box Code is stamped on each box. This number enables the identification of the farm where the bananas were harvested, the facility where they were boxed, and the time and date when they were boxed, for example. This ensures the traceability of the bananas, which makes it possible to trace them back to the area of production immediately in the event of a quality problem or the like at the sales destination.
STEP04 Pickup, shipment and departure from the port
More than 100 million bananas are imported to Japan every month.
Boxed bananas are shipped from ports in Davao and transported to Japan. The voyage takes around five days.
Bananas from the Philippines are shipped to Japan twice a week.
Each ship transports 170,000 to 180,000 cases of Dole bananas.
Because each case contains around 80 bananas, each ship transports approximately 14 million bananas, and 115 million bananas are imported to Japan every month. This means that the number of bananas imported to Japan by Dole every month is nearly as large as the population of the country.
STEP05 Force-ripening and shipment
Bananas are still green when they arrive in Japan.
Bananas are still green and inedible when they arrive in Japan. They are force-ripened (ripened until they become edible) in a temperature-controlled room called a muro for five to seven days by carefully controlling the level of ethylene gas, which triggers ripening, as well as the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, and other conditions. This is how the green bananas are ripened into the yellow, soft, sweet bananas that are familiar to you.
STEP06 From the storefront to your table
Responding to consumer needs
The bananas are inspected, stored, sorted and delivered using the latest distribution system, which is linked to the ordering systems of retailers throughout the country, before they are displayed in stores all over Japan and delivered to your home. In response to Japanese consumers' demand for a high level of taste and quality, we produce bananas that are grown at high altitudes and that have a high sugar content. In addition, we often undertake human interactions between the production areas and consumption areas in our efforts to produce bananas that are appropriate for the markets.
Environmental considerations, Consideration for employee
Environmental considerations
In order to prevent environmental risks such as non-point source pollution into waterways, Dole manages and inspects the use of chemicals, has obtained ISO 14001 environmental certification for all the farms managed by the headquarters and the company, excluding some new farms for which applications for certification are currently being made, and has the farms checked periodically by third parties. In 2008, Dole commenced employee volunteer activities involving the planting of local natural trees. By 2014, a total of one million trees had been planted in areas around farms in different regions by thousands of employees and other volunteers.
Consideration for employee
Approximately 9,000 employees work at farms in the Phillippines directly operated by Dole. The number of people in managerial (salaried) positions associated with banana production is about 1150 (the gender breakdown is approximately 70% male and 30% female). A large number of employees, irrespective of gender and age, enjoy working on banana production, recognizing it as the core local industry. While giving full consideration to human rights and labor is an important task, Dole takes employee safety and health into consideration by, for example, making it mandatory to wear protective gear while working. The company also complies with ILO standards and has obtained certification under SA8000, an international standard for work environment assessment. It undergoes regular third-party audits.
(Dole Philippines Inc. Human Resources Director)
As part of its efforts to continue providing better products, Dole is committed to training its employees and encouraging the people on the front lines to make suggestions. In its training system, which is called the Dole University Master Training Plan, Dole provides 31 programs including those on the philosophy of the company, skills for specific operations, and management skills. Workers, site supervisors and managers receive training in programs that are appropriate for their duties. In the Dole Kaizen Program, suggestions for improvements are made regularly by small teams consisting mainly of farm workers. This has resulted in many good suggestions that have led to improvements in overall work efficiency, including the development of work tools and a system for controlling the temperature to minimize raw material waste.
Harmonious coexistence with local communities
We employ a large number of people on farms and in factories, and promote business activities with many people, including those from local governments and companies. A harmonious coexistence with the local communities is therefore an extremely important factor for us. In the areas around our farms, we have engaged in activities such as the provision of tanks for water for domestic use and the provision of chairs and educational materials including textbooks to around 50 elementary schools.
Mika Takaoka,
Professor, College of Business, Rikkyo University
Professor Takaoka studied at graduate
school at the University of Tokyo under the supervision of Professor Motoshige Ito. She completed a doctoral program at the school and obtained a doctorate. She held positions including assistant professor at Osaka City University before she was appointed to her current position in 2009. Her areas of specialization include consumer behavior and distribution systems.
By following the supply chain of bananas, you will find that bananas undergo many processes before they are delivered to consumers, and many people are involved in these processes. In other words, bananas need careful management with respect to food safety, environmental conservation, occupational health, human rights and other factors.
Dole aims to maximize the economic performance and efficiency of the supply chain to maintain its market competitiveness in terms of price and quality, and strives to develop high value-added products through market research. At the same time, the company takes safety, environmental conservation, and human rights into careful consideration. I give the company high marks for this high degree of awareness of its corporate social responsibility.
I was most impressed by the fact that local employees find their jobs worthwhile, and that many female managers are demonstrating their capabilities. While the creation of employment is an important mission of a company, it is also important for a company to provide a motivating work environment, rather than simply employing people. I look forward to the further strengthening of such efforts by Dole.


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Its net income stood at Rs 3576.54 crore in the current fiscal.
Company's total income in Q4 2016-17 was Rs 17,033.38 crore as against Rs 10637.69 crore in same quarter previous year, registering a growth of 60%.
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When you jump in a pool you assume the water is clean, chemically treated, filters, and safe…everywhere. I'm not just talking about the water near the inlets or around the main drains, I'm talking clean and safe water everywhere in the pool. Have you every stopped to wonder if there's a test to ensure adequate […]
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Well hello everyone.
We played our Open Your Doors release show in Nashville last night. It was beautiful. It's always fun to see friends at shows. A bit intimidating, but very fun. 🙂
It's been fantastic to hear some great feedback about Open Your Doors! It's always a little scary putting new music out there for the world to listen to. It feels like we're putting a bit of our soul out there for all of you to pick at and judge. I constantly have to remind myself that my music does not define me. My identity is not "musician" or "songwriter." Instead it is "daughter of the Risen King." I think that's been an essential truth for me. And it's one that I still struggle to believe on a daily basis.
We hit the road in just a few days and head east for a run of shows in DE, VA, NJ, MD, and PA. We'd love to see you if you're in any of those areas. You can check the tour page for details.
Open Your Doors releases so soon! We're so excited! April 3rd is this coming Tuesday! Woot!


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Don't Miss These Cool Programs When Planning Your Trip
Take your visit to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum to the next level! From the fascinating individuals who led the Auburn Automobile Company to the inner workings of some of history's most iconic vehicles, there are so many stories to tell that go far beyond the exhibits on the museum floors. To help elevate your visitor experience, the museum offers several options to see more and to learn more.
Each month, the museum offers two special programs. "If These Cars Could Talk", is presented by the museum's collections manager and it highlights one of the museum's classic automobiles and allows visitors to get to know a car in person and in greater detail, from the engine to the interior and all the little intricacies in-between. Attendees will also get a snapshot into the car's historical significance, fascinating details and the story of its owner(s). "If These Cars Could Talk" are presented the first Saturday of each month and included in a museum admission.
If you are interested in a broader scope of automobile history, the "Sunday Spotlight" might be of interest to you. The Spotlight is a lecture series presented by the museum's curatorial staff and the themes rotate throughout the year and feature topics like automobile designers, famous automobiles, pop culture and local history. The "Sunday Spotlights" are held the second Sunday of each month – paid admission is not required, but for those interested, the curatorial staff will offer discounted tours of the museum following the presentation. Highly recommended for those wanting a more in-depth tour.
If you are planning a visit to the museum and are road tripping with your classic car, consider coming on a Saturday and joining one of their "Cars and Coffee" events. The event attracts hundreds of car enthusiasts who enjoy fellowship and free coffee from Jeremiah's Brewed Awakenings and Tom's Donuts. Sponsored by RM Auctions, it's the perfect way to enjoy your morning before touring the museum. These cruise ins are held the third Saturday of the month during warmer months - check schedule for dates.
To see a list of upcoming topics and dates for all three programs, feel free to follow the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum on Facebook or visit their events page on their website.


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Deep ruminations, random thoughts . . . C'mon it's a blog what did you expect?
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
I learned how to make Challah (חלה) which is Jewish Sabbath bread. This is the bread that they would bake on Friday to eat on the Sabbath. "The term challah actually refers to a small piece of dough—about the size of an egg—which is separated from the main quantity of dough" and intended to be offered to the priests. Since the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem this piece has been burned.
Our LIFE group shared this bread on Sunday night. We passed around the loaves and broke off chunks (as the Jewish Christians would have done on the Sabbath). We also shared watered down wine, similar to what they probably had two millenia ago. When it says that they blessed the bread it probably means the traditional blessing: "Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, hamotzi lechem min ha'aretz." Translated, this means, "Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth".
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- Tammie's Thoughts said...
That is really neat! Now when are you going to start making it for the whole congregation...Bet John Mark would approve!
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Retailers, including industry leader Wal-Mart Stores
As merchants reported their June sales results Thursday, disappointments cut across many segments of the industry including Macy's, AnnTaylor Storesand trendy apparel chain Bebe Stores. But there were notable exceptions, such as Wal-Mart Stores, whose renewed emphasis on low prices helped drive sales gains above analysts' expectations.
"Retail sales are generally soft as we expected. Consumers look like they are holding back on discretionary purchases particularly in apparel," said Ken Perkins, president of RetailMetrics LLC, a research company in Swampscott, Mass.
He added that shoppers are "facing a long list of headwinds as they head into the rest of the summer."
According to Thomson Financial's latest sales tally, 12 retailers beat results, while 16 merchants missed projections. The sales tally is based on same-store sales, or business at stores open at least a year. They are the industry standard for measuring a retailer's health.


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Rhapsody Restaurant in Nelsonville, Ohio features a casual farm-to-table fine dining experience. Seasonal menus with a large array of fresh ingredients such as seafood, chicken, pasta, vegetarian dishes, beef, signature desserts, specialty cocktails, and coffee drinks are what makes Rhapsody such a Southeast Ohio treat.
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Rhapsody is a mainstay and cornerstone for the history Nelsonville Square, and is located just down the block from Stuart's Opera House. Special occasions and parties can both be accommodated for.
Visit Rhapsody at 18 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764


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Swinford Neighbourhood Watch is a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme created to cover the entire village of Swinford in Leicestershire. The scheme is co-ordinated by local resident Aaron Doyle with the assistance of Nina Mold and Katherine Clarke. Any Swinford resident is invited to participate in the scheme.
- www.swinfordneighbourhoodwatch.co.uk