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The Visionaries
Marija, Vicka, and Ivan continue to have daily apparitions.
Mirjana, Ivanka, and Jakov have apparitions once a year.
All the Medjugorje visionaries chose the vocation of marriage and live ordinary family lives. They spend part of their time witnessing to the pilgrims in Medjugorje and around the world the messages entrusted to them by Our Lady.
Mirjana Dragicevic -
A compilation of two talks given by the Mirjana Dragicevic-
Mirjana's Talk with questions and answers to pilgrims
To see videos of Mirjana
Ivan Dragicevic was born in 1965 to Stanko and Zlata Dragicevic. He has two brothers. Today he is married and has three children. He lives with his family in the United States of America for part of the year and then in Bijakovici, Medjugorje for the other part. Our Lady has entrusted Ivan with nine of the ten secrets and in July of 1982 Our Lady began leading a prayer group through Ivan that gathers to pray twice a week. Ivan still receives daily apparitions. Our lady has asked him to pray especially for priests and the youth.
To see video of Ivan
Jakov Colo was born in 1971 to Ante and Jaka Colo. Today, he is married and has three children. He lives with his family in Bijakovici, Medjugorje. Jakov received daily apparitions until September 12, 1998 on which day Our Lady entrusted him with the tenth secret and promised to appear to him once a year on Christmas Day. Our Lady has asked him to pray especially for the sick.
Jakov talks to pilgrims
To see video of Jacov
Marija Pavlovic-
Marija Pavlovic on Mary's messages: a call to be witnesses of joy.
Marija gave the following testimony on the Vigil of Pentecost at St. Mary and St. Michael Church, London.
Witness by Marija Pavlovic-
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Ivanka Ivankovic-
Ivanka Elez Affirms in Testimony That There is a Life After This Life.
Ivanka Ivankovic-
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Vicka Ivankovic-
Vicka. Few observations on family life today.
Vicka's Testimony.
Vicka on Marriage.
Vicka about Lent.
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Earlier today, someone over at Microsoft made what may be a fairly telling mistake. For a few hours this morning, the official Zune site listed a 64GB version of the Zune HD, alongside the standard 16GB and 32GB models. The page has since been pulled from the site, though our news editor, Mark Hachman, managed to snap the above shot before it disappeared into the ether.
No word on availability or information on the thing–or whether or not it's even real. We reached out to the Zune team, and they gave us a firm "no comment" on the matter. Is Microsoft waiting until the iPad release to make its product announcement? It wouldn't be the first time the company made that move.
Microsoft: No Comment on 64GB Zune Leak
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Some marketers have difficulty understanding the intricacies of search engine marketing – or do not have time to learn the new paradigm, and choose to rely on third party agencies to manage their search marketing. The SEM services I can provide, include paid search (PPC) in Google Adwords:
AdWords Account Set-Up
Setup and initial tuning of the Adwords campaigns, are included for all customers. This normally takes 1-2 weeks, depending on complexity. It is assumed the customer has already established a web site, and simply wants to get more traffic via paid search and does not have the time/skills to do it in-house.
Creating a scalable account with a strong foundation is vital to success with Google AdWords. Based on the customer site and goals – including ge0-locations, I will determine the number of campaigns and ad groups to start with.
Adwords Account Optimization
The Google AdWords account should be monitored on an ongoing basis. I'll evaluate your current Google AdWords account and optimize it for your advertising goals. In most cases, I will optimize an account for one of more of the following goals:
- Increase traffic
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- Lower cost
- Improve performance on the display network
As a Google AdWords expert, I help you to achieve your business goals by implementing Google AdWords optimization strategies and making modifications for keyword-targeted campaigns. I will also be taking advantage of several third-aprty tools to optimize the web site and conversions from the Google traffic. If you're not already using Google Analytics or other tracking software, as an expert programmer I'll help you implement it, so we can make data driven decisions.
Adwords Account Management
Ongoing, continued analysis of your metrics is vital to ensuring quality clicks and visitors. As a Google AdWords expert I'll monitor your traffic and results, so we can keep improving on what's working and refine what is not bringing the desired results.
Also, as new advertisers enter your market, it's important to keep abreast of your competition. I'll watch your competitors' ads for changes in pricing, guarantees, and other unique offers. That way, we can continue to refine your messaging to reflect your competitive advantages.
The most successful advertisers keep track of their performance and make informed decisions. Google AdWords is not a set it and forget it program. Leave the ongoing management of your AdWords account to me!
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While doing a quick review of favorite sites, I came across an article by Anthony Wagner on Lifesite News. It was an excellently written piece but that is not the reason for mentioning it now. It is because it put me in mind of a quote from a post of evensong's, "The Mystery of Iniquity".
"The Word of God tells us that towards the end of time the power of this world will became so irresistible and so triumphant that the Church of God will sink underneath its hand … It will be deprived of protection. It will be weakened, baffled, and prostrate, and will lie bleeding at the feet of the powers of this world." (Cardinal Manning)
Here is an excerpt from Wagner's article and see if it does not follow up quite nicely on Cardinal Manning's prophecy.
"The …appearance of the seagulls, who scavenge on any filth they can find, is actually not new to St. Peter's Square during this pontificate. In the adjoining piazza and around the colonnade, passers-by have been shocked at the degradation and squalor that emerges there at night. The seagulls descend on the headquarters of the Church and pick at rubbish bins, leaving debris strewn across the sidewalks and roads.
"The homeless are allowed to bed down under main thoroughfares and archways, on the outskirts of the colonnade and in front of the Holy See press office. Often they are drunk and disorderly, sometimes threatening passing tourists hoping to get a shot of the basilica."
Wagner notes that Pope Francis has "created a culture of homelessness around the Vatican" and then remarks that "Some have called the miserable scene 'apocalyptic.'
But the money quote from this excellent article is this:
"And yet the general waste and degeneration, the screaming, scavenging birds circling over the Vatican like a dead carcass, is perhaps highly symbolic of this pontificate, one that many see leading the Church in the direction of a kind of death. And all the time that the degradation and squalor continue in the Church — both physically and morally — no one is really speaking up and coming to her rescue."
Now readers, you know the reason no one is able to come to the rescue, for Cardinal Manning explained it well:
"If the barrier which has hindered the development of the principle of antichristian disorder has been the Divine power of Jesus Christ our Lord, incorporated in the Church and guided by his Vicar, then no hand is mighty enough, and no will is sovereign enough to take it out of the way, but only the hand and the will of the incarnate Son of God Himself."
Now, the Son of God Who removed the barrier to the Ancient Enemy is also the only One with power to drive out the Enemy. And He has informed us clearly that this task has been given to the Immaculata, Our Lady of the Rosary at Fatima.
This Saturday is the Feast of the Epiphany – the Manifestation of our Savior, Christ the King and is, as well, the very first First Saturday of Reparation of this new year. Please consider doing what you can to make it the very best day of reparation you can offer to Our Lord Jesus Christ through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Obey Our Lady! So much depends on it.
† Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of our hearts, Mother of the Church, do thou offer to the Eternal Father the Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, for the conversion of poor sinners, especially our Pontiff.
† Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy kingdom come! Viva Cristo Rey!
† Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.
† St. Joseph, protect us, protect our families, protect our priests.
† St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O Sacred Virgin! Give me strength against thine enemies!


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Rule number one be safe. Safety is the number one rule in my heart. If you're not safe someone can get hurt it could be a minor injury or it may be a major injury but someone can get hurt. It is a matter of your well being, without safety rules the job could come out to be a disaster that is why it's important to stay safe.
The main basic carpentry rule measure twice cut once, it is always good to measure twice especially when you're beginning to cut wood for the first time. Check your measurements especially when you're down to your last piece of wood, you do not want to mess it up. Therefore measure twice and cut once check your measurements very important in this thing that we call carpentry.Be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to all details. I've learned a long time ago it is very important again to stay alert keep your eyes open do not daydream keep your mind focused on your carpentry job. Once you do this and you learn how to master this technique well. You're on your way to becoming a master carpenter because all master carpenters put their heart mind and soul into the project.
Do your best. Do your best in everything that you do, take nothing for granted. It may not be easy if you are a person that has been programmed to do half work. If you are programmed to not complete jobs it may take some practice. It may take some soul searching but everyone is capable of doing their best and if you do your best I promise you that something great will come out of it.
Treat yourself right. Do not beat yourself up to hard. There have been many times where I have made mistakes in the past and I kick myself in the butt so hard that I found it very hard to move on from that mistake. We all make mistakes as long as the mistakes do not become frequent then you are on your way to a victory. But in other words practice brings perfection.These are some basic rules that anyone can use when their first starting out in the carpentry business I hope that you can apply them to your life and I hope that they will benefit someone in the near future if you have any questions please e-mail me you can contact me on my homepage thank you once again for reading and take care.
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Brethren, the roll of the workmen has been called, and Brother Jim Miller, Master Mason, has not answered to his name. On Sunday, April 27th, 2014, our Heavenly Father smiled upon him and, taking him by the hand, gently led him to that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.
Jim was a great man and Mason, and a wonderful example to us all of selfless service to others. Jim heavily supported our local Job's Daughters Bethel, and could always be counted on to help with any work that came up.
EDIT: The memorial service will be Monday, May 5th, at 2:00 PM.
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Over the last decade, globalization has turned traditional working hours upside down, and 24/7 service has become an essential part of every modern business. Due to this culture change, call centers are now typically expected to provide 24/7 customer service, and employees are often required to work call center night shifts.
If you're lucky, you may be a "night owl", meaning that you are generally more productive during the night. If you are an "owl", then night shifts probably aren't a big problem for you. But if you are a "morning person", then the idea of night shifts can be a huge challenge.
But whether you're a "night owl" or a "morning person", one thing is for sure: if you work in the call center industry, chances are that you'll be asked to work that dreaded call center night shift.
As we all know (and as a huge amount of research backs up), working during the night is a lot more demanding, and agents working call center night shifts need to make an extra effort to take care of their health and work-life balance, while at the same time staying productive at work.
But is there a way to make such a lifestyle more comfortable? Yes, there is! We compiled some handy tricks that will help you survive (and even thrive in) your call center night shift. Check them out and start to use them for your night shifts too!
Adjust your schedule to a night shift schedule
Ideally, humans sleep during the night and are active during the day. Our brain is biologically wired to tell us to sleep at night, so when you're working a call center night shift, you're basically fighting against your body's natural rhythm.
If you're regularly required to take night shifts, the best advice we can give you is to try and adjust your sleeping cycle to a night shift schedule by creating a reversed sleep schedule.
For example, if you're taking the night shift from 10 pm to 6 am, then try and sleep between 8 am and 4 pm. By doing this, you will establish a regular sleep schedule and consolidate your sleep periods.
Unfortunately, it's not guaranteed that you'll be able to sleep during the day. The rest of society is up and about, busy with their daily activities. But, if you do have to sleep during the day, try and set a sleep schedule to take advantage of society's more conventional work hours (9 am – 5 pm), and try and avoid late afternoon/early evenings. As people usually finish work around 5 pm and start to do (often noisy) activities at home, these times are the most difficult to get some rest.
Although it's not easy to establish a reversed sleep cycle, there are certain tips that will definitely help: use earplugs and try to make your room as dark as possible by closing window curtains and turning off the lights. And here's our secret tip: try and get to sleep as soon as you can after you finish your night shift – once you step out of the call center, avoid natural light if you can, and wear sunglasses until you get home. Try it, you will be surprised how it helps!
Stick to your new call center night shift schedule
It's definitely not easy setting up a reversed sleep schedule. So, once you managed to adjust your sleep cycle to match your night shifts, the next hard thing is to try and stick to it. Although it may be tempting to meet friends or get your hair done during the day, make sure you organize these activities for the late afternoon, after having had enough sleep.
Don't forget, when you work a night shift and schedule an appointment for the middle of the next day, it's as if the appointment, in reality, is actually in the middle of the night. So, never commit to daylight activities even if people expect you to – remember, you're living a reversed lifestyle now.
The more you stick to your reversed schedule, the easier it will be for your body to adjust to your night shift lifestyle. On the other hand, if you do not keep up with these patterns, you'll easily find yourself suffering from fatigue or even insomnia.
Develop daily rituals
Developing daily rituals can help your body get used to a reversed lifestyle. Try and create bedtime rituals, for example watching TV or reading a book, to signal to your brain that it's time to go to bed. Once you get home from your call center night shift, make sure to only have a light meal before going to bed.
Similarly, develop morning rituals, such as having breakfast and sipping a cup of coffee immediately you wake up. It is always recommended to eat within an hour of waking up, and that is also true even if your wake-up time happens to be 4 pm in the afternoon due to your night shift.
Try and turn these patterns into a regular basis, so your body can get more easily used to your reversed lifestyle. You'll see it will make all the difference.
Use life hacks to stay awake and productive
As we all know, call centers are about targets, targets, targets. So, let's face it: regardless of whether you're working the night shift or traditional daytime hours, you'll be required to stay effective at all times during work.
So, if you're working the call center night shift and want to excel at your job (and we trust that you do), then you'll definitely need some life hacks to help you stay productive. Add these to some of the call center life hacks we talked about in our previous article, and you're good to go.
If your employer allows it, try and talk to someone at least a few times during your night shift. Take advantage of the open office, and go and have a short chat with one of your colleagues as it will help both of you stay more awake for the rest of the night.
Although coffee may be tempting, a recent study found that drinking water can increase your productivity by 14%. So, instead of drinking that third coffee, focus on consuming more water. If you're hydrated, then you'll be able to better focus on staying productive, especially during the night hours.
Finally, when you're feeling extra sleepy during your call center night shift, give your body a break. Some light exercise or a short walk around the office or outside will definitely keep you awake, and also help to refresh your mind.
Eat (and drink) healthily
It may sound a cliché but concentrating on a healthy diet is a must for agents working the call center night shift.
In particular, don't forget that it's not easy to access food during the night. As a result, you may end up dropping by a fast food restaurant to grab some junk food, or even worse, just try to survive the night without eating. Both are definitely bad ideas! Instead, always make sure to prepare your own food for your call center night shift even if it requires some planning ahead.
As for caffeine, as we already mentioned, don't drink yet another cup of coffee or extra strong black tea a few hours before your shift is over. Always bear in mind that consuming caffeine during the second half of your shift reduces your chance of getting a relaxing sleep once you get home.
Although most agents struggle with working night shifts, as you can see, there are some tricks that can help you survive those dark nights. Make sure to follow our pro tips, and you too will be able to start improving your performance during your call center night shift. And what are your tricks to make it through the night?


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You're in for the teen tour of a lifetime as you travel through the Golden State this summer! This incredible itinerary takes you on a loop from the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, down the coast of California into canyon country. In between, you'll have the chance to raft the Snake River, surf the Pacific, conquer your fear of heights (if you wish!) on a thrill ride 1,000 feet above the Vegas strip and so much more. It is a whirlwind summer, one you'll never forget.
This trip begins with your flight to Denver. We help you coordinate your flight to arrive within designated times in the morning so that we may greet you upon arrival. For participants from the New York area, we offer a chaperoned flight that leaves early morning. One of your summer leaders and staff from our office will be at the airline counter to greet you, introduce you to fellow travelers, help you to check-in and the leader will be with you from check-in onward.
For your return home from Phoenix, we head to the airport for morning flights. Our leaders help you to check-in and remain in the airport until flights in designated times have departed. For those from the New York area we offer a chaperoned flight.
Welcome to the Rockies, and one of the most beautiful college campuses in the nation where we will have our orientation. Get to know your new friends with CU-Boulder's professional Low Elements challenge and teamwork program. Dine at The Sink, a Boulder institution where you can sign the wall and keep an eye out for the "grate" listing all the previous Westcoast Connection trips to have passed through. Enjoy an evening bowling and playing billiards with your new friends in CU Boulder's main hub – the Connection. Explore Pearl Street, watch the funky musicians and street performers and ice Skate to your favorite hits under cosmic lights!
Brave the wet and wild Snake River on an incredible whitewater rafting journey before exploring the quaint town of Jackson Hole; be sure to snap a few photos in front of famous elk-antler arches. Go full throttle down an alpine slide and the Cowboy coaster for breathtaking views. Embrace the majestic Grand Tetons on your way to marvel at Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park's most regular geyser, the thermal pools and the Fountain Paint Pots. Keep your eyes out for the park's diverse wildlife including the many buffalo.
Enjoy the day riding the body or tube slides or lounging in the lazy river at Lagoon Water Park. That evening, ride one of the many awesome roller coasters or 40 other attractions in the amusement park including the new state of the art roller coaster, Cannibal. For the daredevils in the group, brave Wicked, a coaster that launches riders up a 110 Tower, at 55 mph in 2.5 seconds before an Immelmann turn, a heart-line roll, two half-pipe turns and the signature "lake turn" into a dark tunnel. Visit the Olympic Park and take an Extreme Tubing ride down the landing hill of a ski jump in an inner tube at speeds up to 50 mph!
Push yourself at the challenge ropes course – be one of the few to make it to the top of the "firecracker", ring the bell at the top of a 100-foot tall tree or hang upside down on the giant swing. Play Ultimate Frisbee or beach volleyball on the shore or listen to music and tan. Learn to waterski with professional instructors or go tubing or wakeboarding. Sprawl the deck of your private sailboat as we sail the deep blue waters.
Explore Fisherman's Wharf, taste chocolate in Ghirardelli Square, ferry over to Alcatraz prison*, watch the sea lions, browse the shops and enjoy fresh seafood at Pier 39. Wander down Lombard Street, cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the fishing town of Sausalito, ride the historic Cable Car to Chinatown, take in an A's or Giant's game, and dance the night away at a real nightclub!
*As per the National Park Service, we disclose that Alcatraz tour has a retail value of $36.55 included in our trip tuition.
Check into your residence at UCLA for an incredible stay in the star capital of the world! Ride the movies at Universal Studios before an evening at CityWalk and an incredible meal at Hard Rock Cafe. Explore Universal Studios Los Angeles' newest attraction, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! In between thrills at Universal and the Wizarding World, you might catch a live shooting of EXTRA with Mario Lopez! Stargaze on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, match handprints at Mann's Chinese Theater and check out Hollywood & Highland. Devour a treat from Diddy Riese in the college town of Westwood Village. Eye the chiseled bodies on Venice Beach, stroll Rodeo Drive, laugh the night away at an amazing comedy show at the IMPROV, feel the magic at Disneyland with the new 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' attraction, and end the day with a spectacular fireworks display over the castle. Delight your palate at the Original Farmers Market on Fairfax & 3rd, choose from over 100 different cuisines. Take a stroll in Downtown Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade and enjoy live performances. Then, hop over Ocean Avenue to the Santa Monica Pier and soak up the beautiful views of the California coast from the world-famous Ferris Wheel.
Learn to hang ten with professional instructors at our surf school before a relaxing day at the beach. Encounter the 4,000+ animals in the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Explore Seaport Village. Battle in laser tag with your trip mates.
What happens in Vegas will be shared with very jealous family and friends back home! Brave the 144 foot drop and heartline twist and dive on the Roller Coaster at New York-New York. Take in the sites – an erupting volcano at the Mirage, dancing fountains and the world's largest chocolate fountain at the Bellagio, gondolas at the Venetian, talking statues in the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace and more. Explore M&M World and dare to ride one of the world's highest thrill rides 1,000 feet off the ground as you choose from the Big Shot, Insanity or X-Scream at the Stratosphere.
Embrace the sculptured canyons, soaring cliffs and dramatic landscapes in Zion National Park. The following day, walk through the spectacularly colored hoodoos at Bryce Canyon. Roll down the coral-hued sand dunes located beside red sandstone cliffs at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.Continue onto the Grand Canyon, one of the Natural Wonders of the World.
Enjoy a rugged Pink Jeep tour with the iconic backdrop of Sedona's famous red-rock formations such as Bell Rock, Chapel Butte or the Rock of Gibraltar. See the views from Submarine Rock or Chicken Point and hold on tight as you go around Mushroom Rock and descend down the Road of No Return. On our final day, enjoy an incredible brunch at the Cheesecake Factory and back at the resort take advantage of the fitness center, incredible pool or embrace the sunshine before our farewell banquet that celebrates our bonds of friendship.
Once your action-packed day is over, you're going to need a place to crash. This trip features a combination of the finest centrally located hotels and resorts, as well as fantastic college residences that give you a taste of college life.
You will stay in the finest hotels and resorts. All of our properties are chosen based on safety and security, amenities, comfort and location to our activities. Rooms vary from doubles to triples. Triples may contain two beds and a rollaway or be a suite style with a sofa bed. Each trip member has their own bed.
Kick back at this stylish all-suite hotel, centrally located in downtown Jackson. The property includes an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a 24 hour fitness center.
Enjoy your stay at this luxurious resort after a day of fun adventures. Relax in modern, comfortable rooms, go for a dip in the pool, and hangout with your new friends!Visit Website
Located on San Francisco Bay, the newly renovated Embassy Suites Burlingame – Waterfront hotel features stunning bay views, Spanish-style architecture, a tropical koi pond and is set alongside a waterfront jogging trail. Accommodations are spacious with living areas and the amenities include an indoor pool and gym.Visit Website
Our hotel offers all-suite accommodation with each suite offering plenty of space to spread out and relax after playing in San Diego or some amazing surfing.Visit Website
Located on famous Las Vegas Boulevard, "The Strip", this pyramid-shaped hotel offers a unique way to experience the over-the-top décor for which Vegas is famous! The pool deck is one of the largest in Las Vegas, with a choice of 4 pools to enjoy – the perfect place to cool off from all the excitement and bright lights of the city!Visit Website
A comfortable respite en route to Lake Tahoe. Soak in the hotel's whirlpool or take a dip in the pool. Enjoy a full hot breakfast before hitting the road again the next morning.Visit Website
Come back and relax at this comfortable hotel after a day of exploration in Utah. Enjoy spacious rooms with top-notch amenities including a pool, hot tub, and fitness center.Visit Website
After an exciting day of adventures at the Grand Canyon, relax at The SpringHill Suites, featuring a fitness room and pool for you to enjoy in your free time.Visit Website
The Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains is a luxurious all-suite resort-style hotel. The resort features spectacular desert mountain views, spacious guest room suites, a fabulous pool and hot tub and a fitness center.Visit Website
Get a taste of the college lifestyle on world class campuses and as time permits, take advantage of incredible facilities.
Welcome to one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The campus is a Colorado attraction in and of itself with gorgeous green spaces and modern facilities.Visit Website
The UCLA campus is so amazing that after your stay here, you might not be able to wait to send in your application. Enjoy their unmatched facilities and check out the bookstore in the Ackerman Union (the perfect place to pick up a great hoodie). You know you can wear it with pride, as UCLA was the first US College to win 100 team championships.Visit Website
At Westcoast Connection nothing else comes first. From our extensive trip planning department through our management team and our leaders, it is our single biggest priority! Safety procedures, equipment – we've got it covered. All Trip Leaders and Directors are certified in First Aid and CPR. We are extremely proud of our safety record and welcome all questions you may have in this area. Please see more under Safety First.
Once you are on your trip, you will have sensitive leaders that are caring, approachable and always there for you. Your Trip Director and Trip Leaders are people with incredible backgrounds including teachers, guitar players, IRONMAN triathletes, SCUBA divers, volunteers, and so much more.
Every staff member takes part in and must complete our extensive training weekends that review our philosophy and procedures to provide a well-supervised and fun-filled program.
Our Trip Directors, the individuals responsible for overseeing each itinerary, take on the roles of teachers, coaches, camp counselors, mentors, concierges and hosts. They've been trained to provide individual attention and create an all-inclusive family atmosphere (our EACH & EVERY philosophy). There's a definite art to building dynamic groups, and we've worked hard to master it! We want you smiling on day one right through to a teary goodbye at your farewell banquet.
Our leaders are non-smokers. To learn more about our staff, please visit our Summer Leaders section.
We can't say it too many times, this is a really incredible group experience. A great dynamic starts with our secrets for group bonding. Our bag of tricks goes way beyond traditional ice breakers. Imagine people hunts, Rock, Paper, Scissors championships, Ninja tournaments, flash mobs and so much more. We work hard to get everyone moving beyond first impressions and creating an atmosphere of total acceptance. Our staff hiring and training emphasizes social safety and establishing an inclusive culture. Many of our travelers come as individuals and we have a geographically diverse enrollment with students joining us from across the USA, Canada and internationally. This mix helps eliminate cliques at the outset and establish an open environment that benefits you. We take great care in assembling groups to create an unforgettable social experience.
Your summer of a lifetime starts with us carefully crafting the perfect program. Our team is dedicated year round to creating exciting, meaningful experiences! You have a detailed itinerary, but not one that is so rigid that you lose chances for spontaneity! Our Trip Planning Department pays painstaking attention to detail, sweating the small stuff so that your summer experience is stress free. Our trips are designed with a very logical flow: action, adventure and excitement balanced with structured downtime and relaxation. There is a reason our itineraries are known to be "Perfectly Planned. Perfectly Paced." Our year-round team has 499 summers combined working with teenagers and we understand what you're looking for. We describe our trips in as much detail as these web pages allow, but to truly appreciate the flow of a particular program, please speak with us to review the trip of your choice.
Get ready because your summer is not going to be spent staring out of a window! For starters, our Active Teen Tours are very different from tours your parents may have gone on. We are always on the lookout for the newest and coolest activities including a Trampoline park in Boulder, whitewater rafting in Salt Lake City, riding thrill rides hundreds of feet over the Vegas strip and surfing in San Diego. It's much more exciting than summer camp. Depending on the specific itinerary, add in nights out at comedy clubs, baseball games, nightclubs and amusement parks and you know you're in for a treat.
But "active" also means you get to play a big part in how the summer turns out. We want you engaged and are interested in what you have to say. You have a role in this trip and how it gets molded.
There is so much more to a teen travel experience than just traveling. Summer after summer we love nothing more than the many calls and notes from parents sharing with us how they can't believe how much their son or daughter has matured, helps out more at home, is more outgoing and confident, is more poised, more responsible and more worldly having had not just the summer of a lifetime, but a life changing experience as well. It's amazing how much growth can occur when you are having fun, feeling socially safe, branching out into new friendships, and being yourself.
Our experience lends itself to trying new things and stepping just outside of one's comfort zone. With a taste of age-appropriate independence and a well-deserved break from overly scheduled lives during the school year, teens can enjoy a very healthy reprieve from the usual pressures associated with home and school. We want you to be empowered and will provide opportunity to grow as a leader and further develop your self-confidence!
Living, experiencing, working and learning together, our trip members are afforded the chance to interact with other teens who share both similar and different backgrounds and interests. Everybody grows in their social acceptance of others.
By the end of the program we hope to have lit a spark – to travel, to learn, to meet new people, to try new things and to explore. With new friendships, new memories and new life skills on which to build, our teen travel experiences are truly unforgettable.
There really is a difference in how different summer programs operate! Motivated teens going away with qualified leaders is a given. But what sets us apart is the depth of our qualified personnel that allow us to perform with the greatest consistency at the highest level.
Your Trip Director and Trips Leaders are with you throughout your program. They have daily contact with one of our two 24-hour Communication Centers and are in regular contact with our Company Directors. Our Company Directors are the most seasoned veterans who each oversee specific programs providing support to trip staff and to assist with any situations that may arise. Our Company Directors alternate between traveling to visit programs and being reached in the office.
Program visits enable us to provide ongoing support and development to our Trip Directors, allows trip staff to have a sounding board for their own progress in reaching trip goals, helps us to identify any challenging areas for improvement while it still has relevance to your summer rather than as a mention on your end-of-summer survey, and helps us to identify the future Directors from the current crop of all-star summer staff. These visits are by Company Directors along with our Regional Supervisors, who are former Trip Directors with further experience out in the field. Collectively our planning, supervisory and management team is an incredible resource with 499 summers of combined teen travel experience. This way, we can lend a hand wherever and whenever a little extra effort is called for. Last year, we had 212 scheduled supervisory trip visits to make sure all was running well, provide ongoing support to our staff in the field and have fun! This investment in depth of personnel is unrivaled in teen travel and is a critical element to achieving consistent, excellent program quality and surpassing client expectations!
Included in the trip tuition are all activities and entertainment described, breakfast and dinner daily, lunches as indicated on your specific program, gratuities, taxes, land transportation, accommodations, and fanatical customer service from our full-time team and summer Communication Centers. This can add up to tremendous value!
A big part of a summer's success depends on how well you eat. We are proud of the fact that year after year we are complimented for our quality, quantity and choice of food. Our North American Active Teen Tour programs visit great restaurants. Depending on the specific itinerary, you may order off the menu at the Cheesecake Factory, Romano's Macaroni Grill or Hard Rock Cafe. Still hungry? Here are more of the places you may enjoy… Jack Astor's, Boudin Bakery and some really great local favorites like a Boulder institution featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, anaphylactic food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive personal experience in this area. Please speak with us to review your needs.
On our North American Active Teen Tours, you'll ride in a chartered deluxe, air conditioned motor coach with a professional driver. Buses have entertainment systems for music and movies. Coaches are outfitted with seatbelts.
You will only need to bring one week's worth of clothing as outlined in our packing list as we visit local laundromats weekly. We will supply the detergent and dryer sheets. Don't worry if you've never done laundry before, most of our travelers have not either! We'll walk you through the Westcoast Connection laundry lesson, and in no time at all you'll have the hang of it. Parents, we know the thought of your children doing laundry is making you smile!
While you're out having the summer of your life, your parents should feel like they are in on the action as well. We post updates to our blog and Facebook page and e-mail photos approximately once a week so those at home can be in on the fun. Parents also have access to our dedicated office Trip Monitors 24/7 for any questions and/or concerns. We're as in touch as any trip operator could possibly be via smartphones with e-mail and text. The goal is uncompromising safety and peace of mind, day after day, hour by hour, minute by minute. Participants may bring their personal cell phones.
In last summer's surveys, 98% of responding teens and parents said they would recommend us to others. We must be doing something right!


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Michael P. Stern, MD; Ken Williams, MS; Steven M. Haffner, MD, MPH
Acknowledgment: The authors thank Dr. Agustin Escalante for providing helpful advice on the evaluation of ROC curves.
Grant Support: By the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (grants RO1 HL24799 and RO1 HL36820).
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Current Author Addresses: Drs. Stern and Haffner and Mr. Williams: Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900.
Author Contributions: Conception and design: M.P. Stern, S.M. Haffner.
Analysis and interpretation of the data: M.P. Stern, K. Williams, S.M. Haffner.
Drafting of the article: M.P. Stern, K. Williams.
Critical revision of the article for important intellectual content: M.P. Stern, K. Williams, S.M. Haffner.
Final approval of the article: M.P. Stern, K. Williams, S.M. Haffner.
Statistical expertise: K. Williams.
Obtaining of funding: M.P. Stern.
Administrative, technical, or logistic support: M.P. Stern.
Collection and assembly of data: M.P. Stern, S.M. Haffner.
The standard method of identifying persons at high risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus involves detection of impaired glucose tolerance, which requires a costly and inconvenient 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test. Because clinical trials have indicated that diabetes is preventable by using behavioral or pharmacologic interventions, less expensive methods of identifying high-risk persons are needed.
To determine whether multivariable models are superior to glucose tolerance tests for identifying persons at high risk for diabetes mellitus.
Prospective cohort study.
San Antonio, Texas.
1791 Mexican Americans and 1112 non-Hispanic whites without diabetes at baseline who were randomly selected from census tracts.
Medical history; body mass index; blood pressure; fasting and 2-hour plasma glucose levels; fasting serum total, low-density lipoprotein, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels; and triglyceride level.
For prediction of 7.5-year incidence of type 2 diabetes, the area under the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve for a multivariable model involving readily available clinical variables was significantly (P < 0.001) greater than the area under the ROC curve for the 2-hour glucose value alone (84.3% vs. 77.5%). Impaired glucose tolerance represents a single point on the latter curve. Adding the 2-hour glucose measurement to the multivariable model increased the area under its ROC curve, but only from 84.3% to 85.7%.
Persons at high risk for diabetes mellitus are better identified by using a simple prediction model than by relying exclusively on the results of a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test. Although adding the 2-hour glucose variable to the model enhanced prediction, the resulting slight improvement entails greater cost and inconvenience.
Stern MP, Williams K, Haffner SM. Identification of Persons at High Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Do We Need the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test?. Ann Intern Med. 2002;136:575–581. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-136-8-200204160-00006
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1 star bashers are back---YAWN~~~~
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You'd think that this guy would get a life or at least come up with something new. Same ole bashings of Robert Allen, all unsubtstantiated ad nauseam---YYAWN (Thats a double yawn) really getting boring, but they are entertaining...sometimes. Does make you want to laugh. Sort of like listening to a child try to talk for the first time (except at least they are cute and lovable!)I tell you. I had a great holiday weekend. Today spent some time with the in laws. HAd to listen to my mother-in-law complain about certain things. Just came on the internet. Read this newest 1 star review and I had the biggest belley laugh of my life. So thank you 1 star reviewer for adding some humor to what was a somewhat no perfect day.In fact, I may go back and read it again before I retire for the evening.1 star review. Allen does this...HAHAHAHAHAHA
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Perhaps the funniest book I've ever read!!!!
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What more can I say? Go read it! I read it about 12 years ago or more. It was fantastic. I read it at least once every 2-3 yrs after that and it has never failed to make me laugh again and again. Though Apartheid is dead, the humor is still valid worldwide. Read it as satire or just for its humour. Either way, you'll love it. By the way, dont be put off that its British and thus a bit heavy in the reading department. Its not. Its a great read and you could easily finish reading it in one day unless, of course, you fall off your chair or bed and injure yourself laughing. Believe me, I'm not exaggerating.
Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd
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+++++The Complete Chess Course +++++
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
This is the most comprehensive book on chess I've ever read. Eight books in 1 volume include approx.1,000 diagrams with clear-cut advice on how to win, as played by the Masters. "The Complete Chess Course" is the key to succesful chess like Reinfeld's other 'Classics': "How To Be A Winner at Chess" and "Chess How To Win in 20 Moves Or Less" etc. are also required reading. "The Complete Chess Course" is yet another Reinfeld Winner in a 5-STAR CHESS Match.
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Wonderful book involving a girl, a ghost and dreams.
Rating: 5/5
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This is one of the best children's books I have ever read. It has an intriguing plot and marvelous atmosphere. Above all, it has believable characters that are easy to identify with. The main character, Nina, is struggling to adjust to her family's move from the country to the city, and this struggle leads to her meeting with other, memorable characters involved in struggles of their own. The ghost story and the struggles with the nature of time add wonderfully to make the book a unique, timeless read
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This book was really freaking sad. I was in a happy mood one Wednesday morning. Then second period I sat down to read Elie Wiesel's Night, and I got really sad. But I really have nothing to moan about compared to Elie who actually went through the whole mess. Elie'e account of being taken from his home, then split from his family and transported to and from Nazi concentration camps, gives a rare in-depth perspective.
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Earlier the business was the thing of grownups with a lot of expertise in public dealing and market demands.
But as the technology is picking up very fast the business creation and scaling has changed a lot. Now there are more fields and more ways of doing business and or being an Entrepreneur.
The technology and the Internet are enabling Younger people to establish their fully functional business.
Nowadays kids are more advanced than the previous generations. Their grasping power and learning abilities make them tech savvy very quickly.
There are kids who are creating apps and running coding communities. Kids getting viral on social media, becoming celebrities and creating successful cash inflow models (of course with the help of their parents and guardians).
There are kids who are showing good skills with the art and craft and making successful business models.
Why start early?
There are benefits of starting early. It is like you have started the race before everyone else and even you are doing anything part-time will add up and make to advance than those who aren't doing anything. Even tiny experience is better than zero.
If your part-time is delivering you some cash inflow and you are financially backed by your parents, you can always save and even invest that extra cash which will make you more financially mature.
In due course of time, you can invest that money in your studies and higher education without looking for a loan. You may have less debt than your fellow students.
Entrepreneurship at an early stage also helps in giving a new perspective to your life and the society you live in.
You start identifying the passion and abilities along with the satisfaction that you are contributing to your society and making the world a better place. This new view will enable you to develop qualities like generosity, problem-solving attitude, more focus towards enhancing skills and less prone to time wasters.
This new focus will save you from all the bad habits and bad things which causes sufferings, negative pressure and depression. You may be more lively and enthusiastic because of the feeling that you are creating something meaningful.
How to start?
- Identify what you like the most.
- Start finding out the real you from inside.
- Discuss with elders, your parents, and mentors.
- Identify how you can start. Do everything under the supervision of Adults.
- Learn some skills and use the power of the internet.
- Ask for help as much as you want.
- Learn and Improve on the daily basis.
- Stay inspired.
- Read a lot.
Keep in mind.
Don't push yourself too hard in the beginning. You are already ahead. You just need to get the advantage of young age (that extra time you have before starting an actual life in the society).
Start small and let it grow like a plant. Don't compromise with the life and your young days. Don't kick fun out of it. Focus on the education first and always stay healthy, safe and wise.
Note: This Blog is for Teenagers and Parents. Kids must consult with their parents before taking any action and under Parents/Guardians supervision.


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Slackline, What Is It?
Ever wanted to run away to the circus when you were a kid? Well ShadeOnMe.com has the answer for the next best thing to outlive that childhood dream. A new sport and exercise revolution know simply as, SLACKLINING! The slackline sport is balance based with a nylon webbed strap stretched and elevated between two points. Much like its close cousin rope walking, slacklines differ in the fact there are setup to provide give/bounce like a trampoline. Giving the slackline'er more ability to preform stunts and tricks. The roots of slacklining can be traced to a pair of mountain climbers in the California valley. By word a mouth alone It spread quickly in California before the sport moved overseas and exploded in Europe. Today slackling is now practiced WORDWIDE, growing bigger and bigger everyday. One of greatest attributes to slacklines is that the variations are only limited to the slackers imagination. Here below are the sports five core styles: So jump on a slackline and you will never look back.
Slackline Types?
Freestyle Slacklining: The line has almost no tension letting the slacker swing at will.
Yoga Slacklining: Preforming Yoga poses and moves while maintaining your balance on the slackline.
Highlining: Slacklining high in the air usually over long distances.
Waterlining: Slacklining over water usually less then two feet above. (great for learning)
Tricklining: Preforming slackline tricks while the line is low to the ground. Recently extreme and action board sports enthusiasts have also discovered a quality slackline ( ie. Gibbons ) can make a great portable grind rail.
Slackline Is Not A Toe Strap?
A point we stress here at ShadeOnMe.com is not to buy a cheap slackline from an unknown company. One of the biggest misconceptions for beginners is that a slackline is a tow strap. This is wrong, slacklines are specially engineered and have complicated webbing weaves to give elasticity while maintaining the line's tensile strength. The webbing on a Classic Model Gibbons and a Jibline are completely different. So please read the product descriptions on the lines intended use before purchasing. No matter where you buy your slackline please be careful and buy from a name you trust.
If you're new to the sport or just want a refresher on the latest technologies being used on slacklines today. We want to help you, by offering helpful information so you can make the best possible choice(s), so check out our free Getting Started or Whats New articles.


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CFP: International Conference on Accounting and Information Technology
January 3-5, 2007
Hong Kong,
URL: http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/icitm2007/
The First International Conference of information Technology and Management (ICITM2007) will be held in Jan 03-05(*Room booking), 2007 in Hong Kong. The conference sponsored by the Institute for Systems Management of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University features the most recent research results in the concepts and development of information systems, industrial applications, business management, e-business education. As part of the mission of the Institute of Systems Management is to facilitate the application of information technology to industrial enterprises, tutorial and/or case presentation sessions would likely be organized concurrently with the conference to encourage more industrial/business participation. All registered participants of the conference would also be encouraged to attend those other sessions for industrial interaction.
Important Dates
Paper Submission Deadline: 31August 2006
Notification of Acceptance: 15 September 2006
Camera Ready Copy Deadline: 05 October 2006
Publications: Papers will be refereed and all accepted papers will appear in the conference proceedings in CD Rom with ISBN. Authors with quality papers will be invited to submit extended versions of their papers for possible inclusions in peer-reviewed publication including:
(1) an?edited book by World Scientific
(2) a Special Issue in International Journal of Information and Operations Management Education
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Nazarene Prayer Fellowship's member, Sudheer Gosu requested a beautiful HTML email template to inform his friend and colleagues about the birth of his daughter, Sinaya Gosu. So we built a template and customised it to that 'just right' state. You can see the screenshots below. He was very happy with the overall design and advised us finally of some colors changes to portray a more 'girlish' theme.


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What is BeastMode For The Brave?
US Navy Seal veteran Chris Kyle (American Sniper) and US Navy veteran Talon Smith (Stars Earn Stripes) created Beast Mode for the Brave to raise awareness and support for the needs of our veterans returning home from the battlefield. BeastMode For The Brave is the community outreach program for Guardian For Heroes Foundation. The goal is to enable every American to become a Guardian For our Heroes by using their own unique abilities to honor our every man and woman who has ever served and is still serving in our armed forces.
How can you go BeastMode For The Brave?
Each of us has own unique gifts – going Beast Mode for the Brave is using those gifts to the extreme to benefit our military heroes.
Some of us have physical abilities – running across America like ultra marathoner George Chmiel, doing 22 pushups like US Marine veteran Jacob Schick (22Kill), or hand-cycling in a triathlon like US Navy Seal veteran Al Kovach (President Paralyzed Veterans of America).
But others are artists, musicians, dancers, cooks, caregivers, gardeners, gamers, designers, builders, collectors, readers, teachers, students or volunteers.
Whatever your talent is, push yourself to the max to honor and support the veterans that deserve and need our help. Personalize the challenge so you can honor vets with your abilities.
Then share it with others and challenge them to go Beast Mode for the Brave. Have fun with it, be creative and do it all — as Chris Kyle said — to serve those who have served us.
Beast Mode for the Brave benefits the Guardian for Heroes Foundation started by Chris Kyle and championed today by US Marine combat veteran Jeff Kyle.
Chris Kyle, Founder
From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. Iraqi insurgents feared Kyle so much, they named him al-Shaitan ("the devil") and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle earned legendary status among his fellow Teammates, Marines, and other military soldiers and airmen, whom he protected with deadly accuracy from rooftops and stealth positions.
Chief Kyle served four combat tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and other clandestine operations for the United States Navy and Marines. For his unrelenting bravery in battle, he was awarded two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, as well as one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation. The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs warded him with the Grateful Nation Award.
Following his combat deployments, he became Chief Instructor for training Naval Special Warfare Sniper and Counter Sniper teams. In addition, Kyle authored the Naval Special Warfare Sniper Doctrine, the first Navy SEAL sniper manual and devoted much of his spare time helping disabled Veterans.
Gripping and unforgettable, Chris's masterful account of his incredible battlefield experiences in the New York Times bestselling book "American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. History" ranks as one of the greatest war memoirs of all time.
Before his untimely passing in 2013, Chris was a devoted son, brother, husband, and father in North Texas, as well as continuing his efforts to helping Veterans re-acclimate to civilian life and combat stress carried home.
Jeff Kyle, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
Jeff Kyle, brother of Chris Kyle, proudly served our country as a U.S. Marine for eight years of honorable service. In the United States Marine Corps, Jeff served four years with the 3rd Marines as an infantryman with weapons specialty. Early in his career, Jeff was selected to become a rifle and pistol instructor. As an instructor he trained countless Marines as well as foreign military members to include, Tanzanians, Ugandans, Japanese, Koreans, and Australians. Jeff also acquired an instructor certification in Combat Marksmanship. As a Marine Infantryman and later with Marine Recon, he deployed multiple times to Iraq and other areas during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. While serving with 3rd Marine Division, Sgt. Kyle received the Navy Achievement Medal for leading the first Marine detachment. Jeff also served with 4th Reconnaissance during deployments to Iraq where he served as an assault team member, spotter on sniper team and automatic weapons gunner.
Jeff has never felt that he is following in Chris' footsteps because serving the country and giving back to the men and women of our Armed Forces was something both he and Chris were taught from an early age. Patriotism. Valor. Integrity. Sacrifice. These were only some pillars Jeff learned as a young adult, and that he leans on today to continue serving Veterans through BeastMode For The Brave.
Talon Smith, Founder
Talon Smith serves as a United States Navy Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman. He has been apart of Marine Reconnaissance and mentored by Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman, Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman and Reconnaissance Marines alike. Talon attended Field Medical Service Technician School to earn his shield and become an 8404. He graduated in October 2008 earning 2nd highest GPA and Highest PFA/PFT award. Talon was then sent to Okinawa, Japan and was assigned to 3d Reconnaissance Bn. He received the coveted (FMF) Fleet Marine Force warfare device on his first try within four months of joining the command. While at 3rd Reconnaissance he participated in 3 work ups and deployed on the 31st MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) as apart of the ARP (Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon). Reconnaissance Marines and SARC's (Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman) mentored Talon in the actual field craft of being a Reconnaissance Corpsman. As an 8404 he held the billet of an 8427/SARC in two platoons and assisted in training newly arrived Reconnaissance Marines. During the missions Talon participated in towards the later part of his tour at 3d Reconnaissance Bn , he held the billet of Assistant Radio Team Operator and acted as Assistant Team Leader.
Talon left 3rd Reconnaissance Bn in early 2011 and was again to be assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Bn. His goal of attending BRC (Basic Reconnaissance Course) and deploying in the teams was ruined when he broke his leg two days before joining the unit. Talon was medically cleared just a month and a half prior to leaving for the final work up. Doing this allowed him to be attached to the PSD or Jump Platoon and get his chance to deploy. During the work up Talon found himself mentoring junior Reconnaissance Marines and being mentored by SOIDC's (Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman) who continued and furthered his knowledge of combat medicine.
Late in 2011 Talon deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The deployment was not what he had hoped it to be. He did however have the opportunity to move from the PSD/Jump Platoon to being attached with 1st Platoon, Bravo Company and it was there he experienced combat.
In August 2012 Talon appeared on NBC's "Stars Earn Stripes" where he was paired with Laila Ali and they made it to the end of Mission 3 out 5 total. There he met a huge influence on his life, Chris Kyle who became a friend and mentor. After the first episode Chris told Talon about his charity and how they helped veterans through fitness. After recently returning from South Korea as 2012 CrossFit Asia Regional Competitor Talon promised him he'd help him anyway he could. Together, Chris and Talon developed an online competition/challenge to engage individuals and raise money for our veterans. Chris loved the idea and that's how BeastMode For The Brave started to come to life. After Chris was taken from us in 2013 it would take nearly 2 years to get the event off the ground and although the structure changed, the purpose and mission continued. Talon's goal is to continue Chris's legacy by serving his brothers and doing whatever is necessary to help the transition and integrate back into civilian life.
John Radzwilla, Director of Public Relations and Communications
John Radzwilla is the president of New World Public Relations, a public relations and marketing company. Not a Veteran himself, Radzwilla has a deep sense of responsibility to serve the Veteran community. John Radzwilla began work with BeastMode For The Brave in 2014 as their public relations advisor and branding consultant. He has assisted in the branding of the organization, donor communications, and most importantly, teamed with Talon Smith, the co-founder of the BeastMode For The Brave concept, to adapt the original idea for the general public. Working as a team, Radzwilla and Smith launched the concept into the mainstream by creating a viral video challenge on social media. In early 2015, Radzwilla and Smith teamed actor, Dean Cain, to create the first BeastMode For The Brave video. Radzwilla pushed Dean Cain's video to go viral and created a media buzz around the movement. BeastMode For The Brave has since been featured on Fox & Friends, CNN New Day, and countless local affiliate channels across America. Radzwilla continues to manage the BeastMode For The Brave brand, messaging, and Social Media.


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Dr. Koria was born in England and moved to Manitoba with her family at the age of seven. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Winnipeg before graduating with honours from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science in 2012.
Dr. Koria has extensive training and experience in family and pediatric eye care, contact lenses, emergency eye care, and eye disease management. She is certified to treat various eye conditions that may require prescription medication, including eye infections, allergy, and glaucoma and is happy to provide eye care services in either English or Gujarati. Dr. Koria has a particular interest in children's vision and volunteers with the Ontario Association of Optometrists as the Durham Region Lead Volunteer for the Eye See… Eye Learn program.
Outside of work, Dr. Koria loves exploring new places, spending quality time with her family, and is a die-hard Manchester United fan! She also absolutely LOVES desserts!


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We strongly believe that a Toastmaster is an essential ingredient to a wedding celebration. However if you feel you cannot justify the additional expense of an official Toastmaster, but agree with us that you need somebody to ensure that timings and protocol are adhered to, then why not let us do it for you. From greeting your guests, arranging the welcome line, announcing the bride & groom into the dining room, making sure the speeches are done in the correct order and at the right time, arranging timing with the caterers and the cake cutting ceremony, right up to the first dance. We act in a relaxed manner and help to make the official duties of the top table a little less stressful. Full red suit or dinner jacket the choice is yours, you can be rest assured that by booking our toastmaster service your evening function will start and finish with that professional touch.
At a small additional cost we can also supply supplementary lighting to enhance the ambiance of the venue. From pinspotting of tables, to up- lighting & ceiling colour washing. You can choose your colour scheme and leave the rest up to us. Remember a fantastic lightshow is included with the cost of the disco, this includes star cloth backdrops, flame effect lighting, mirror balls etc. If you would like more information please feel free to give me a call.
Our latest addition to the show is a large 5-foot rear projection screen showing the latest video releases on DVD. The ladies can now not only dance to the sounds of Ricky Martin but at the same time view a life size image of him gyrating right next to the dance floor ( if thats your thing ). Kylie, Robin Thicke and Beyonce are proving a big hit with the guys. The children love to see the latest 5 seconds of summer and the Vamps DVDs and it gives the rest of your guests something to look at if the dancing is a little too strenuous. We carry loads of 70s 80s 90s plus all the new stuff on DVD.
We can also display pictures of the bride & groom on their big day and run a slide show during the first dance of any pictures put on to disc by the client.
We need a little extra room to set up the additional equipment but if space were not an issue we would strongly recommend adding this option to your package.
Video screen or not you can rest assured that no mobile disco will provide you with such a high quality audio and visual show that we at Gemini Sounds provide for the price you pay.
Mention the word Karaoke and I can hear you scream Oh No!!! However with the right crowd
Karaoke is a great way to break the ice. It can be introduced into the show at the start of the party before things really get going or later on in the evening after your guests have had a little liquid lubrication. We supply TV monitors for the singers and also for the audience. The same high quality sound system is used for Karaoke, with the addition of a digital electronic voice processor to enhance the vocals and monitor speakers so the singers can hear themselves. You don't have to be blessed with the voice of Leona Lewis or Tom Jones to become the star of the show, anybody can take part, and you'll be surprised just how appreciative the audience can be.
Karaoke is offered as an optional extra to the main show and is not available for hire separately.


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"Poetry is an act of peace." – Pablo Neruda
Today during National Poetry Month we offer a reflection on the place of poetry in our lives, and most specifically on the impact of poetry in our children's lives. Thanks to our friends at Brightly for sharing this thoughtful piece by Matthew Burgess. Continue reading The Importance of Teaching Poetry to Kids


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It's been eleven days, a few hours and several minutes (depending on when you're reading this) since Denise Van Outen's divorce from husband Lee Mead was announced to the world.
And while we've been duly marking days off on the calendar in red biro, it looks like Denise had had other things on the mind. Like looking a bit sad. Trying to avoid stumbling into a pack of paparazzi while looking a bit sad. And, um, failing.
The nimble-footed presenter stepped out yesterday in a lovely pink tunic dress, sky blue sandals and Prada tote bag. But despite looking bright as a butterfly from the neck down, she looked more than a little bit glum from the chin up.
Denise and West End star Lee got together in 2008, and have a four-year-old daughter called Betsey, alongside a mutual interest in singing and dancing in front of large crowds. And while Denise has admitted that she's keen to resolve their marital problems and work things out , if her facial expression is anything to go by, that hasn't been achieved just yet.
What has been achieved, however, was the rummaging about in her wardrobe for just about long enough to source this lovely outfit. Which is almost as good as Kelly Brooks post-split style . Which, incidentally, is rumoured to have reduced Danny Cipriani to a blubbering wreck.
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Regular size = 60 grams (2.12 ounces), which will make ten 16-ounce servings, or thirteen 12-ounce servings, of tea.
One of China's more famous green teas, Young Hyson is harvested in early spring to capture its subtle blend of lightly pungent flavor and delicate finish with a hint of floral or grassy sweetness. By altering the temperature of the steeping water one can emphasize either a full body and earthy robust flavor, or achieve a smooth, light aromatic cup that is very relaxing. A very versatile tea with a surprising range of expression, invites experimentation.
Milk, sugar strongly discouraged.
|180°F water
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Video: Transform your iPhone into a Performance Diagnostics Tool
The guys at Automoblog.net have gone and downloaded a rather interesting automotive application for the Apple iPhone called "Rev".
Back in June 2007 when the iPhone was introduced , we knew it was revolutionary. It combined a phone, MP3 player, video player, internet browser, hand-held game console, and GPS all in one device, and did it with a beautiful and slick interface. What we didn't expect, however, is that a new batch of creative developers would create applications to turn it into much more than what it already is.
A perfect example of this an app that turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into an automotive analytics platform that can provide the same OBDII-reading functionality of high-end test equipment costing far more, and it can do it wirelessly. Simply titled "Rev," this app costs only $40 in the app store, or you can download the limited "Lite" version for free. Check out the cool 50s-style intro video to Rev below:
By itself, the app can measure 360-degree acceleration using the iPhone's built-in accelerometer, and a GPS Track feature which will map out the track you're driving on after one lap. To use this app to its full potential, however, you will need to buy a piece of hardware to connect to your OBDII port in all 1996 or newer cars. We used the excellent new PLX Kiwi Wifi. This tiny $150 device connects directly to your OBDII port (usually under your steering column,) and sends a Wifi signal to your iPhone, transmitting all sorts of useful data for you to analyze. In my experience, it was very easy to set up from beginning to end.
With the Rev app and Kiwi Wifi working together now, you can read a wealth of information regarding your vehicle stats. One feature is an engine code reader if your check engine light is on, which will also clear the codes for you, saving you money at a repair shop and helping to diagnose issues.
The coolest thing about Rev is the real-time reading and display of all sorts of stats, including:
- Vehicle Speed
- Fuel Consumption
- Engine Coolant Temp
- Fuel Pressure
- Calculated Engine Load
- Throttle Position
- Intake Manifold Pressure
- Air Intake Temp
- Timing Advance
- Mass Air Flow
- Fuel Level
- Barometric Pressure
- EVAP System Vapor Pressure
- Fuel Trim
- Boost
The information displays in either virtual gauge or graph form, and can be recorded. It's worth mentioning that not all stats work on all vehicles, due to individual vehicle limitations, not the software. This is an incredible tool for those of us who like to tune our cars and measure the difference, anyone who takes their car on the track, someone diagnosing problems with their car, or someone who's just a stats geek like me. It even features a data logging and export function that allows you to record multiple metrics simultaneously and export them via email for review.
Check out the main video at the top of this story for a brief demo of some of its features!
Source: automoblog.net


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"What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of the team." – Benjamin F. Fairless quotes
"A good manager is a man who isn't worried about his own career but rather the careers of those who work for him." – H. S. M. Burns quotes
"Analyzing what you haven't got as well as what you have is a necessary ingredient of a career." – Orison Swett Marden quotes
"If you wish to achieve worthwhile things in your personal and career life, you must become a worthwhile person in your own self-development." – Brian Tracy quotes
"Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career." – Abdul Kalam quotes
"Don't confuse having a career with having a life" – Hillary Clinton quotes
"I think everyone should experience defeat at least once during their career. You learn a lot from it." –Lou Holtz quotes
"Job security is gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual." – Homa Bahrami quotes
"Desire! That's the one secret of every man's career. Not education. Not being born with hidden talents. Desire." – Bobby Unser quotes
"If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them." – Jane Fonda quotes


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Team Sales
Nill Bros. Sports Team Sales division is the first choice of sports teams in Kansas City. From youth leagues to adult leagues, and from rec teams to traveling teams, our team sales staff will be able to help you with your team's uniform and equipment needs.
We offer team uniform sales at our Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas locations and can meet your team equipment needs at any of our three locations. Please contact Representative's listed below today for further assistance with your team uniform and equipment needs.
Brandon Stark
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*If you have questions concerning an order please contact your salesman or corresponding CSR for information.


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Areas of Practice: medical negligence, mutual legal assistance, personal injury
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Ground Floor, Village Chambers
Wendy is a qualified radiographer with eleven years experience. She studied law part time and practiced at the Side Bar in Johannesburg and Cape Town for the following ten years. She did pupilage in 2004 and joined the Johannesburg Bar in late 2004. Wendy has a special interest in personal injury matters, particularly medical malpractice and MVA.


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Sweaty Betty + Me: A Review of My Favorites From the Brand, Sweaty Betty
Sweaty Betty just opened up shop in San Francisco and their killer designs are taking San Francisco by storm. From Barry's Bootcamp to brunch you can find me wearing Sweaty Betty pretty much every day. Follow along as I review… Continue Reading


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Upon admission, each client is assigned to a multidisciplinary treatment team. Within the first 72 hours, a comprehensive bio-psycho-social evaluation is completed. The evaluation serves as the foundation for an individualized treatment plan developed to serve the needs of the client. In addition to individual and group counseling, personal adjustment transition (PAT), intensive relapse prevention counseling, and pastoral care, inpatient services also include a family component for one's family and one's significant others.
Treatment plans evolve throughout the treatment process and culminate with the aftercare plan. At the time of discharge, a client may return home for additional treatment at an outpatient clinic.
St. Joseph's accepts most insurance and New York State Medicaid. Self pay for services are determined on a sliding fee scale.
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be free of serious communicable disease
- Have no medical or surgical condition or mental disability requiring acute care in a hospital
- Have no psychiatric condition that would interfere with addiction treatment
Properly completed " CONSENT FOR THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION" forms must be returned immediately upon receipt.
A basic medical examination must be performed no more than 6 months prior to admission. (This includes all required lab work. Note: Must attach a copy of the CBC, ALT, Complete UA, RPR, and TB test results received within last year).
Psychosocial History and Evaluation: the assessment must be conducted and dated no more than 6 months prior to admission. If the applicant was treated by a clinician within the past six (6) months, the clinician may submit the Clinical Summary and Discharge Summary but must include an update.
Assessment must support a diagnosis of Alcohol Dependence, Alcohol Abuse or Chemical Dependency per the DSM-V (or its successors) and include diagnosis on Axes I through V.
Copies of Discharge Summaries from previous treatment facilities only if they are within the last year. Please do not send any that are more than 12 months old.
If applicant has been prescribed medication, the referral agent MUST assure the applicant a sufficient amount of the medication to last a minimum of seven days.
St. Joseph's "Consent of Release of Financial Information" form must be completed and signed to allow St. Joseph's to verify funding. A copy of at least two of the following forms of applicant's identification must be attached to the form:
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Insurance Card
- Medicaid Card/Public Assistance Card
- Picture I. D. or Driver's License
All requested documentation must be received and approved clinically, medically and financially by St. Joseph's prior to confirming an admission date.
Financial Determination
Upon receipt and verification of funding information, a determination will be made for each applicant.
NOTE: Funding Verification from all third-party payors (Medicaid, insurance, etc.) must be complete prior to an applicant's admission to St. Joseph's. The applicant must be willing to actively participate in the program. Treatment length of stay is dependent on client need.
During treatment, St. Joseph's staff works with each resident to determine plans and goals for continuing recovery. Applicants MUST be open to aftercare planning, which may include a stay of up to three (3) months in a Guest House, Halfway House or other alcohol and drug-free residence upon successful completion of St. Joseph's Inpatient program.
Placement Assistance
Individuals and agencies (referral source) who refer the applicant to St. Joseph's are encouraged to participate in the Aftercare Planning for applicants participating in our program. Applicants receiving an Administrative Discharge or a Discharge Against Therapeutic Advice are usually referred back to the referral source.
Family Cooperation
Each applicant MUST encourage their family and significant others to attend St. Joseph's Family Services. Family Services allows families the opportunity to become familiar with the disease of alcoholism/chemical dependency and with the continuing rehabilitation and recovery process of the resident upon discharge from St. Joseph's.
NOTE: Children must be at least thirteen (13) years of age to attend Family Services.
Articles to Bring to Treatment
Applicant must be given St. Joseph's "Personal Items Listing for Applicants" and instructed to adhere to the guidelines related to Required Items, Appropriate Items and Inappropriate Items.


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AAFP Statement: — One-Month Reprieve From Medicare Physician Pay Cut Is Only First Step to Stabilizing Care for Elderly, Disabled Patients
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Statement attributable to:
Roland Goertz, MD, MBA
American Academy of Family Physicians
"The American Academy of Family Physicians appreciates the Senate and House votes to avert the 23 percent Medicare physician pay cut that — without pre-emptive action — would have occurred Dec. 1.
"This reprieve prevents practice disruption and financial challenges for physicians and instability in Medicare patients' access to care. But it's only a very brief reprieve. In truth, physicians need at least 12-months to develop and implement stable business plans that assure elderly and disabled patients that care will be available when they need it. Furthermore, the nation needs a longer period to study models that build an efficient, effective physician payment system.
"For that reason, the AAFP calls on lawmakers to pass legislation that prevents the 25 percent Medicare physician cut, set for Jan. 1, 2011, and that extends this physician payment patch for at least 12 months.
"A 12-month extension will give the physician community and Congress time to work together in establishing a three- to five-year SGR patch. This longer period will, in turn, provide time to collect data on payment models such as the patient-centered medical home and accountable care organizations, analyze that data and develop payment reform based on that analysis.
"Our health care system must be rebalanced on primary medical care provided in more effective delivery models like the patient-centered medical home within the context of an accountable care organization. We believe that the data will continue to show that these health delivery transformations and their inherent payment reforms will do much to end fragmentation and duplication, increase communication among all members of the patient's health care team, improve the quality of care, and result in better outcomes for patients.
"Only then will we end the semi-annual, monthly — sometimes even biweekly — threats to the stability of Medicare and to elderly and disabled patients' access to care."
Editor's Note: To schedule an interview with Roland Goertz, MD, MBA, please contact Leslie Champlin, 800-274-2237, Ext. 5224, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Founded in 1947, the American Academy of Family Physicians represents 134,600 physicians and medical students nationwide, and it is the only medical society devoted solely to primary care.
Family physicians conduct approximately one in five of the total medical office visits in the United States per year – more than any other specialty. Family physicians provide comprehensive, evidence-based, and cost-effective care dedicated to improving the health of patients, families and communities. Family medicine's cornerstone is an ongoing and personal patient-physician relationship where the family physician serves as the hub of each patient's integrated care team. More Americans depend on family physicians than on any other medical specialty.
To learn more about the AAFP and family medicine, visit www.aafp.org/media. Follow us on Twitter,(twitter.com) and like us on Facebook. For information about health care, health conditions and wellness, visit the AAFP's award-winning consumer website, www.familydoctor.org(familydoctor.org).
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Say this with me.
"I am a cog in a machine."
Fuck self-entitlement. I admit that I'm as guilty of it as anybody else, and all this self-entitlement/complacency in this day and age is making me sick. No matter how rich you are, how attractive, how smart, you're still part of this machine called humanity, so don't go on your quests of self-deluding grandeur while stepping on everybody else's shoulders.
You're not going to change the world. You're not going to be remembered forever. The world is not your playground.
We are frighteningly frighteningly puny against the scale of the universe.
So we might a well band together and be as big as we can be as a collective organism.
When will more people understand this? We live an age where people will inadvertently screw themselves just to deny things to other people, people whom they find undeserved.
But who are we to judge?


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Sometimes all it takes to make someone's day is a sweet gesture!
This healthy Strawberry & Cream recipe is so easy to prep and enjoyed by all ages. It's a sweet gesture and more. I've shaped the method below for mini muffins, but once you have the base you can make it into large muffins or even a cake.
Dairy free, Gluten Free and Nut Free – a perfect high fibre treat filled with nutrients for school lunchboxes or any snack times.
9 ingredients : 5 mins prep : 20 mins bake
Makes 15 mini muffins or 9 large muffins
1 Cup Fresh Strawberries, trimmed & quartered (approx. 6 med berries)
1/2 C Coconut Cream
1/2 C Coconut Flour
2 Eggs
1/3 C Honey or Rice Malt Syrup
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Bicarb Soda
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Pinch of sea salt
1 Tbsp water (optional)
Preheat oven at 175C (350F) and grease/line your muffin tray.
In a medium bowl, combine syrup/honey, coconut cream and vanilla, gently beat to combine.
Add sifted flour and stir to combine. Gently beat in eggs.
Add lemon juice, salt and bicarb soda. If the mixture seems too thick and won't stir easily, add water.
Stir to combine and gently fold through strawberries.
Spoon mixture into muffin tray, allowing a little room for expansion. Bake for 20 mins or until raised and golden brown.
Allow too cool before serving.
These can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Have you tried this recipe? Please comment and share your thoughts!
Big cheers to your good health x
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You will not have to share these with me. I will bake them very soon. They look delicious and such an easy recipe.
Thanks Marilyn! Hope you love them as much as we do. Tracie :)


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As we have met with many clients over the years, we recognized that some of them wanted or needed investment services that were outside our scope of expertise. In the past, when a client expressed interest in portfolio management we did not have a satisfactory solution to offer them and, noticed that many were unhappy with their present broker or advisor.
We consider this a specialty that we do not have the necessary time required to perform, but wanted to have a way to help our clients. I am happy to announce that we have conducted a search for an answer and have aligned with an Investment Advisory firm capable of working with clients all over the country. That firm is Asset Management Strategies, Inc. www.amsria.com Find out more about their program and processes with these really short videos.
We were looking for a firm that not only matched our level of client attention and care, but also would address the concerns we hear from many clients regarding the risk of managed investment accounts. Most of our clients are more worried about the principal of their accounts than they are about maximizing their gains and this firm fully understands those emotions. Although these types of accounts are not guaranteed, they do present an opportunity to achieve potentially higher returns. In addition, we wanted to work with a firm that would not sit idly by and do nothing if the markets were declining, which could happen at any time. AMS has a documented sell discipline that has demonstrated the ability to help avoid the worst of the market downturns.
If you are interested in this service, please let us know and we will set up a conference call with the President of Asset Management Strategies, Inc. Of course, there is no cost or obligation. We are excited to discuss this new service with you and look forward to talking soon.
Best regards;
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Hanxiang arrived at Bethel January 2017 and was born in October 2013. She loves to play with toys that have lights. Her caregivers and friends calls her "Xiang" or XiangXiang." She loves to cuddle and is very sweet. When she smiles, she has an adorable dimple. She loves it when you hold her and go up and down. When people are holding her, she loves to play with their hair. We love her and her adorable smile!
Belle is matched! We're very excited for her to go home to her forever family!


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This little collection of 100% cotton batiste fabrics are destined to become a collection of little girl's culottes in the next few days. The cotton batiste, similar to a cotton lawn, is beautifully soft and light making it perfect for the warm weather coming. Swirling skirts, breezy dresses, and floaty tanks are top contenders for the cotton batiste range we have in store. Or how about some gorgeous nightwear?
Photographed from top to bottom: Cloud Tears in Mustard, Rose Duck; Bye Bye Birdie; Star Dust in Almond; and Star Dust in Peach.
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She has a thing for stacks of beautiful fabrics, delights in holding something made to last, and respects good craftsmanship. These are the driving forces behind the Miss Maude shop. And here are her musings.
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Zoning Compliance Tables are used by City staff to ensure a proposed project meets zoning standards. You can use them to ensure your project meets standards before submitting a project for review.
First, find the zoning for your property. You can find this by using our GIS Property Information. Look for Parcel Finder under the Interactive Maps section. Search by address or APN, or even your name - there is a handy guide you can use if you need help. You will find your Arcata Land Use Code zoning designation on the right hand side of the property information sheet.
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