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Man sentenced to eight years for killing of MMA fighter Ryan Jimmo in Whyte Ave. lot
The 26-year-old man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the hit-and-run killing of mixed-martial-arts fighter Ryan Jimmo will serve eight years in prison and lose the ability to drive for eight years following.
Court of Queen's Bench Justice Paul Belzil Monday morning sentenced Anthony Getschel to six years for manslaughter, with another two years added for fleeing the June 2016 scene near 101 Street, in what he described as a "complete tragedy."
"One man died for nothing. Absolutely nothing," Belzil told the courtroom filled with friends and family of both Jimmo and Getschel.
Jimmo — a 34-year-old MMA fighter — was visiting the city with his girlfriend, having previously lived in Edmonton before relocating to Arizona.
"I am numb. Sometimes we can't watch TV, we can't sleep, eat, hear a certain song," Linda Jimmo, Ryan's mother, told court in a victim impact statement. "Ryan, you never told me how I was supposed to live without you for the rest of my life. When you died, so much of us died too."
Belzil accepted the eight-year joint submission plea, citing the fact that the accused had no prior criminal record, turned himself in within 48 hours and showed deep remorse. He also had stable employment, is in a committed relationship and has two baby boys who were in attendance, court heard.
"I'm very sorry for the pain that I caused," Getschel told court, addressing Jimmo's family with tears in his eyes. "I'll never be able to forgive myself for what happened."
Belzil said Getschel's actions were senseless the night of Jimmo's death and "leaves one shaking one's head."
Getschel struck Jimmo with his truck and then fled the scene, hid the vehicle and reported his licence plate as stolen, according to an agreed statement of facts previously heard in court. He turned himself into police around 1 a.m. on June 28.
Around 2 a.m. on June 26, Getschel pulled up behind Jimmo's Jeep driving west along Whyte Avenue. Jimmo thought the truck had been driving aggressively, and pulled into the strip mall parking lot to confront the driver.
Getschel pulled up behind and Jimmo got out to "slap" the driver's side window and challenge the two men to a fight. The two men stayed in the truck, court documents said.
Jimmo was returning to his Jeep when the vehicle sped up, steering around the driver's side and driving over a pair of concrete parking curbs before striking Jimmo and dragging him in front of the Jeep. He died in hospital as a result of blunt force trauma.
Conditions to the sentence also include an eight-year driving prohibition after release, which was contested by the defence as being too lengthy for not having a prior driving record and the importance of a vehicle for employment needs.
But Belzil ruled Getschel fleeing the scene in his vehicle after striking Jimmo was "extremely concerning" and required a lengthy penalty.
Getschel, who was out on bail and driving with conditions, surrendered his driver's licence in court.

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Fat chance of us keeping our New Year's resolutions this year
Getting fit, exercising more, losing weight and eating healthily top the country's most popular New Year's resolutions every year.
It seems the season of excess – spending too much on presents, eating too much food, drinking too much and lying about too much watching Christmas TV – has bought about an epidemic of national guilt.
January is famously the month of austerity. It's at this time that we all start to asses our lives and wonder where we went wrong. We compile lists of resolutions, promising ourselves that we will get that dream job and lose that excess weight.
According to a survey by Gocompare.com, however, a massive 40% of us will break our resolutions before the end of the month and 87% of us will break them within the next 6 months.
Another poll by bread company Hovis, which focussed specifically on weight-related resolutions, found that New Year diets usually last about 15 days and only 20% of women reach their weight-loss goal.
A worrying 35% put on even more weight than they lost in the first place.
Hovis ambassador Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton told the Metro: "It's worrying to think that women put pressure on themselves to lose weight quickly and then suffer emotional repercussions if they give up or don't see the desired results."
Of the 2000 woman questioned, only one out of five kept to strict diet plans like Dukan and Atkins, which both require followers to cut out certain food groups.
The real key to losing weight healthily, effectively and sustainably, is to eat a balanced diet. Crash diets may provide temporary results, but many women pile the weight back on after a few weeks.
For a healthy, personalised diet plan, you are advised to contact a nutritionist. A nutritionist will help you to reach your goals, whether it be to recover from illness, lose weight or simply to cook nutritious meals. Explore our Nutrition Topics pages to discover how a nutritionist can help.
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Financial IncentivesOnce you have made up your mind to become a teacher, there are many decisions to make: what college to attend, what subject matter to study, what type of credentialing program to enter. If you are like most people, one of the biggest decisions is how to support yourself and pay for your education while you are earning your degree and credential. We'd like to help you understand the types of financial assistance available and give you information about specific programs in California.
What Is Financial Aid?
"Financial Aid" is a term that covers a wide variety of programs that help students and families pay for college or graduate school. The three major sources for aid are the federal government, state government, and educational institutions.
What Are the Types of Aid?
Scholarships. A gift, often based on achievement rather than need. Available from community and professional groups, businesses, foundations, unions, churches, and other organizations. Be wary about using for-profit scholarship search services which charge you a fee for information that is available for free.
Grants. Financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Grants such as the Cal Grant are often awarded based on need.
Loans. Money that must be repaid with interest (unless forgiven in return for a commitment to teach in high-need subjects or areas, such as in California's APLE program.) For some loans, the government pays the interest while you attend school.
Work-Study and Internships. Federal, state, campus, or private programs that provide you with a job to help defray educational costs.
What is the Application Process?
You must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal student financial aid and to apply for most state and college aid. Applying online with FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov is faster and easier than using a paper FAFSA. The online application helps prevent errors that might delay your financial aid. Paper FAFSAs may be obtained from high school counselors, college financial aid offices, and by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at (800) 433-3243.
You and your parents can obtain PINs by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Click on the "Starting here" link and follow the prompts. Once you have completed the FAFSA, the PIN serves as a written signature for you and your parents. Another advantage of the PIN is to let you check on the status of your FAFSA.
New applicants applying for the Cal Grant programs are required to complete and file a FAFSA after January 1, but no later than March 2, of the year immediately preceeding the Fall term in which they hope to receive a Cal Grant.
Cal Grant applicants must also submit a Commission Grade Point Average (GPA) Verification Form including a GPA verified by a school official. The Commission's GPA Verification form may be obtained from high school counselors or college financial aid offices throughout California. Cal Grant applicants who wish to receive written confirmation of their award status must file a FAFSA and the GPA Verification form by the March 2 deadline. Applicants must obtain a $.90 U.S. Postal Service Certificate of Mailing in order to prove that the filing deadline was met and that each form was mailed to the appropriate mailing address.
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Finance and Accounting
The program covers the broad issues concerning the functioning of the banking system and economic analyzes used in the process of assessing the effectiveness and safety of the enterprise in the market economy.
It covers issues related to finance, accounting and management that are the basis of the methods and tools used by leaders in the international market. Classes are taught by professionals with extensive experience gained in organizations and companies of significant power in the capital market. Acquired during the studies competencies and skills allow for quick and easy transition from the study stage to professional work.
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Trauma can have a profound impact on children and their families.
If your child has experienced:
- Community Violence
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It can cause unusual behaviors, such as:
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No one should have to suffer from the effects of trauma alone.
The Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress is here to help your family find answers.
You and your child will benefit from our:
- Evidence based treatments
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- Extensive research efforts to discover policies and practices that best support children and families
Elizabeth Thompson, Director of the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute, provides tips to help parents detect stresses in their child and describes how the Traumatic Stress Center works with families to overcome trauma.
Help is just a phone call away.
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Online Real Estate / Architecture Photo Course
International | 17 hrs | Special Interest
- Master real estate/architectural photography
- What gear, lenses, best techniques
- How to shoot Interiors & exteriors
- Study at your own pace, anywhere, anytime
- Workflow, output. Lightroom 6 & floorplans
Cost: $699 | Anytime
or bundle with an 'on location' course for $990
Our real estate and architecture course steers you through the hows and whys of photographing properties. Covering exteriors & interiors, shooting in different locations, camera and lens advice, composition tips, lighting techniques, file manipulation, post production & preparation for different types of media, this course has the lot.
Our professional photographers Serena Pearce from Code Lime Photography in beachside Swanbourne, Perth, Western Australia and Andrew Thomasson from Focus 10 Photography in Paddington Sydney have had the privilege of shooting some of the best real estate and architecture Australia has to offer.
Frames & angles, lighting & composition
Discover the secrets and problem solving tips from professionals. Learn to see architecture exteriors and interiors in a new light. Experiment with angles, pick out details, use depth of field and motion in your images for results you'll be proud to show. On the practical side there are 15 assignments to enhance your skills in composition, low light photography, creating movement in a static environment and how to shoot interior décor to create a magazine style image. The assignments can be completed anytime with no time limit or pressure imposed on you.
Aperture, colour profiling, exposure compensation & more
For lovers of fine architecture and travellers you gain the skills to bring back evocative, memorable images of places you have stayed at or visited. The course will also appeal to photographers needing to learn more about flash gun techniques and shooting under a wide range of difficult lighting conditions. Many of our course students just love still life photography and shooting architecture. In this course you will learn from how to shoot iconic landmark buildings, residential houses and commercial premises with an artistic flair that sets you apart from the competition.
A series of chapters will cover prepping the property, props, the best cameras, lenses and accessories. Settings such as aperture priority & ISO, shooting RAW, bracketing & exposure compensation, balancing interior & exterior light, white balance, colour profiling, colour cast, lighting corners, wireless, HDR, filters, workflow, costings and output for screen or print. On the social media side we foster a worldwide fraternity with our Facebook & Instagram forums to connect you around the world. We hope you enjoy this course as much as we did putting it together.
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ISO, RAW, modes, WB, bracketing, HDR, reflections, filters, starbursts etc
Presentation, step by step guide to shooting interiors & exteriors
Pro marketing tips & preparation for different types of media
Study at your own pace, with no pressure. Option to do 15 assignments
Lightroom 6 workflow for screen & print. Floorplan overview
Mentoring from pro real estate photographers & published authors
Professional portfolio, certificate of completion & worldwide social network
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Suitable for anyone. A clear step by step path for the entry-level to advanced
A full frame or cropped DLSR, mirror-less or with manual functionality
At least one quality wide angle lens such as a 12-24mm, or at least a 18-55mm lens
Tripod, polarising filter and external Speedlite flash unit
Access to a computer to download course notes & submit assignments (optional)
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Anytime. Anywhere to Whenever you want. Study at your own pace
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Paying for your course in full upon booking will confirm your attendance. Places are limited on all courses.
We reserve the right to cancel and reschedule any course, due to inadequate enrolment bad weather, instructor illness, or an 'act of God'. We also reserve the right to cancel any course if there is insufficient demand, especially if it means that our costs would be higher than our income. Please therefore do not leave it until the last few weeks if you are interested in a particular date, as you may find that it has been cancelled. As our costs for each training event remain the same no matter how many delegates attend, like any pre-booked tickets for the theatre, concert, flights etc, we are unable to give a full refund in the event of non-attendance, regardless of the circumstances. If withdrawal occurs within the 14 days before the course starts we will try to put you on an alternative date if places are available. Please note that we cannot be liable for any other costs incurred by yourself, so please check with us before booking any non-refundable accommodation or transport.
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If you would like to gather your friends for some food, fun and stamping, please contact me at email@example.com. We can hold a traditional Stampin' Up! event, a themed event, or provide fun for a birthday party, baby shower, mother/daughter party, Auntie and nieces party, etc….
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Kansas State University Gameday Relish Tray
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Invite the gang over for the big event and bring out this colorful relish tray heaped with dips, pickles, or whatever. Watch the eyes pop open when they see the Kansas State University team logo and color scheme!
- Crafted in ceramic for easy care and lasting beauty
- Perfect housewarming gift for a fellow fan
- Long rectangular design
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I've been feeling pretty great lately. Besides my anxiety peaking a little, I've been reading DARE by Barry McDonagh and it has helped me so much with how I feel and the crazy thoughts that past by me sometimes. My plans for 2018 is to be more open about my anxiety. I have come to realize that I am so much more than my anxiety by reading DARE. I have to thank one of my best friends that recommended me this book. A review is in the works for the blog because more people need to read this!
I am so ready to be in the mountains. Last year we purchased a beautiful piece of land in Colorado. Although, we don't plan on building any time soon, I was able to pull up some live city cams where our land is near (thank you, internet!) and we saw lots of snow on the ground. So - to my IG followers...be prepared to see some neat photos!
This upcoming week will be a busy one! Aurelio and I will be heading to CO and we are so excited! I've been trying to finish up some last minute emails and some fun e-design projects in the works. What I love most about my job is that I get to design for people all over the US. I do have my local clients but designing with our technology now a days is awesome! When clients start to receive their items, it gets them and myself so excited! Especially when they send me photos and it's exactly how I pictured it to be. I love that feeling!
Here is this weeks design board spotlight :)
I love this board so much! I love all the neutrals and textures we brought in this space. Our client is happy so we are happy too. We started off with a blank slate so that's always fun to get a fresh new start. I brought in this grey simple upholstered bed. I love the base on it. The legs are super sleek with a mid century feel to them. I also added two of these West Elm MC nightstands. Notice how the finish is totally different from the bed but the whole room still ties in all together - thanks to our client's flooring! The rug is actually a Pottery Barn Kids. This room is on the small size so we were able to bring in a smaller rug. I love all these pillows. We have two solids then two cool pattern pillws with a beautiful plaid lumbar pillow. Never be afraid of bringing in pattern on pattern. A floor mirror was a must for our client and he loved this CB2 one that we found in a natural acacia finish. Overall - it came out pretty great! Let me know your thoughts on it :)
bed // nightstands // rug // mirror // floor plant // black pillow // plaid pillow // pattern pillow // throw blanket // lamps // artwork
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'A healthy mind lives best in a healthy body' is a fact that sounds very logic.
So what is there better to do than to take care of your body in order to create the ideal condition to accomodate a mind full of energy, ideas and enthusiasm, skills that are not at all easy to achieve in the difficult times we live in. To achieve this there are certain ways, probably one of the best is praticing yoga in its multiple forms. It is more than a philosophy, it is a way of life.
Sandra C.S. lives in Ibiza for more than ten years and tried a lot of different styles of Yoga until she decided that none of what she tried suits her needs. So what better to do than to start practicing her own style, best described as a mix of Traditional Yoga and Martial Yoga. Martial Yoga has its origin in the Martial Arts, fusing balance and muscle power with the flow of Yoga, giving you the chance to explore your body in a new way. We visited her in her beautiful tent in the middle of the campo of Santa Eulalia to find out more about this new reference when it comes to Yoga in Ibiza.
d: How did the idea come to life to fuse Traditional Yoga and Martial Arts?
"When i tried the different forms of Yoga being offered here in Ibiza there was not one that suited my needs. So i started studying Traditional Yoga for several years to have a basis on which i could create a different form. As i always saw beauty in the movements of Martial Arts it came to my mind to start fusing both in a constant flow, and the results came up quite instantly, giving you the benefits of both in a most harmonic way. Seeing yourself in the mirror enjoying what you see is a good way to wake up your mind as well."
d: That is why you chose the slogan 'Move your ass and your mind will follow' for your sessions?
"Exactly – it is a short but very powerful expression nailing it down to the point."
"Some people think that Hot Yoga is quite similar to it but in reality Hot Yoga is nothing else than static postures in a heated environment, without any flow" she says after i ask her about the difference between Martial and Hot Yoga, "if there is anybody feeling cold in the middle of one of my sessions then there is something wrong so there is no need for excessive heating". Said and done, here i am trying her 'Beginner's Session' and i have to say that it felt different from the very beginning. I was no big Yoga fan as probably most of men but i clearly felt my body responding immediately. Not only her skills as a Yoga Monitor but as well the natural surrounding in which the classes are held gives you a deep connection to nature without any distraction.
d: Where does the name 'Studio Gaia Ibiza' and the logo with the Koi carp come from?
"As we have a bunch of Kois in a pond i was impressed about their harmonic movements, so the Koi in the logo reflects the flowing movements in this style of Yoga, and Gaia is part of the name of my daughter which means 'Mother Earth'. On top 'carp' in spanish is 'carpa' which means as well 'tent' so the name was born out of these two words. And as my husband is a graphic designer we came up with this logo – hope you like it."
d: Very well done indeed, it transmits both power and equilibrium. So how can people access your sessions?
"At the end of this article you find my mobile number and a mail where you can get in contact with me, we created as well a facebook-account with some additional info and news, being updated on a regular basis."
d: Thanx so much Sandra for your time and we are sure that you will make your way here on Ibiza with already a lot of Yoga being offered, because yours is truly different and very well worth a try.
"Thanks to you for the interview and hope to see you back soon in my studio."
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Mobile: 0034 633 492 207
Facebook: www.facebook.com/studiogaiaibiza
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There is still a lot to be done when it comes to European standardization of rail transport. As a study commissioned by KAN revealed, an extensive, complex body of rules exists for railways, in which standards currently play a minor role compared to the rules and regulations of the International Union of Railways (UIC). Both the UIC and the European standards committees dealing with rail transport, CEN/TC 256 and CENELEC/TC 9X, give very different levels of consideration to OH&S aspects.
The study provides a detailed overview of the numerous tasks ahead. A central point made in the study – and one that is largely new in this field – is that OH&S should be made an integral part of railway engineering right from the outset, particularly where various modes of transport or transport systems operate in concert. But even just simplifying the existing complex rules – by doing away with duplicate regulations and transposing the content of UIC leaflets into European standards – would be enough to bring about a fundamental improvement.


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We all have old kitchen items that just laying around with no job to do. But with a little imagination and some clever thinking, you can repurpose them into something that's functional and stylish. Not only will you save some money, but you will be able to give a second life to all those things that have sentimental value for you.
Check out these interesting ideas and let your imagination run wild!
1. Create this kitchen chandelier with an assortment of ladles, sieves and spoons
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2. Create a tea cup succulent garden
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3. A coat rack from reclaimed wood and old spoons
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4. Add a touch of whimsy to your kitchen decor and make your own DIY colander pendant lamp
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5. You can also use a colander as a planter
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How to get through Level 3 Part 9 in Plants vs Zombies! Plants vs. Zombies is a tower defense video game developed and originally published by PopCap Games for Microsoft Windows and OS X. The game involves a homeowner using a variety of different plants to prevent an army of zombies from entering their house and "eating their brains".
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Bank of America Premium Rewards Credit Card Reviews
The Bank of America Premium Rewards credit card is a unique card in B of A's line-up, boasting a combination of features and benefits seen in both cash rewards and travel rewards credit cards.
About Bank of America Premium Rewards Credit Card
The Bank of America Premium Rewards Credit Card is the newest major credit card offering from Bank of America.
According to a press release from Bank of America, the Premium Rewards card was created to "give customers flexibility to use their rewards points in the way that best suits their life priorities."
While Bank of America brands the card as a "premium" card we see it more as a mix between a cash back and travel card with an annual fee.
Exactly what all that means is what we'll get to in this review; sometimes working through the facts of a credit card helps you understand much more than the marketing surrounding the card.
So, to help you get to the point where you feel like you have a thorough understanding of the Bank of America Premium Rewards credit card, we're going to walk you through three of the card's main characteristics: rewards, benefits and rates/fees.
Each of these sections will look at the card's facts, figures, and the fine print, too.
After we give you the key information in these areas, we'll continue to a section about what others are saying in regards to the Premium Awards card: Do they think it's awesome, awful or somewhere in between?
We'll finish up our review with our research-based conclusions about the card's pros, cons and who we think is a good fit for the Premium Rewards.
The Bank of America Premium Rewards Card's Rewards
When we talk about credit card rewards, we're referencing the free money, points or miles you get with the card as a result of your spending.
Now, as we mentioned earlier, the Premium Rewards card is, in our opinion, a hybrid of a travel rewards card and a cash back rewards card. Why? Well, that's because the card has the rewards of a cash-back card and the benefits of a semi-premium travel rewards card.
50,000 Bonus Points
The first reward you get with the Premium Rewards card is a 50,000-point bonus if you can spend $3,000 in the first 90 days of owning the card.
What this means is that, if you can spend $3,000 in the 90 days following the day of your approval, Bank of America will deposit 50,000 bonus points to your rewards balance within 8-12 weeks of hitting the spending requirement.
One bonus point is worth $0.01, which means your 50,000 points have a cash value of $500. This up-front bonus is similar to what you'd get with the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard.
2x Bonus on Travel and Dining
While the 50,000 points is a one-time reward, the Premium Rewards' points bonuses on purchases are ongoing.
According to the terms and conditions of the card, you'll earn 2x points on every travel and dining purchase you make, a bonus structure that's the same as what you'd get with the Chase Sapphire Preferred card.
One of the keys to understanding the full value of a travel or dining bonus is to know what counts as "travel" and "dining". To figure that out, we went into the Bank of America Premium Rewards card's fine print and dug out the details nearly word-for-word:
Travel purchases include: airlines, hotels, motels, timeshares, trailer parks, limousines, ferries, boat rentals, parking lots, garages, tolls, bridge fees, art galleries, amusement parks, carnivals aquariums, zoos
Dining purchases include: restaurants, fast food, bars, taverns
Exactly which purchases constitute travel and dining come down to something called a merchant code, which is how a business identify itself to credit card networks.
In most cases, your travel and dining purchases should get the 2x bonus, but there will be situations where a company doesn't code itself as travel or dining and you won't get your 2x. bonus. But, that's okay, because the regular cash-back rate is hefty 1.5x.
1.5x Bonus on Everything Else
If a purchase doesn't fall into the travel or dining categories, then it will earn a 1.5x bonus on every dollar you spend.
The exceptions to this bonus include any fees Bank of America levies on your Premium Rewards card as well as some cash-related things like traveler's checks, casino currency, and a few other random things.
How Many Points Can You Earn in a Year?
So, here's the deal with rewards cards. You can get all starry-eyed as much as you want over bonus rates and free up-front cash, but what you really need to do is know how many rewards points you can get every year based on your personal spending habits.
Since we don't know exactly how much you spend on travel, dining and everything else, we'll present some scenarios that are based on how the average America household spends their money via stats from ValuePenguin and the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Travel: $1,146 (2,292 points)
- Dining: $3,154 (6,308 points)
- Everything else: $20,700 (31,050 points)
- Total points: 39,560 points, or $396.50
As you can see, the average American spender can earn nearly $400 a year in cash back based on the 2x/1.5x points bonuses.
Compared to other cash back cards, the Bank of America Premium Rewards fares a little better than average, surging ahead of the Capital One Quicksilver and the Chase Freedom Unlimited ($375) and falling well behind the Citi Double Cash ($500).
Now, what makes the Premium Rewards card different than the cash back cards we mentioned is the 50,000 bonus points. You see, most cash-back cards will offer you a high rate and no bonus (Double Cash) or an average rate with a $150 bonus (Quicksilver, Freedom Unlimited).
The B of A Premium Card's $500 in bonus points definitely sets it apart from its cash-back competitors, as does its travel-related benefits.
Bonuses for Depositing Rewards to a Bank of America Account
Since this card is a Bank of America card, customers of B of A are entitled to a 10% bonus if they deposit their rewards in a Bank of America checking or savings account. So, a $400 rewards balance is actually worth $440 to the bank's customers.
This 10% bonus increases up if you at least $20,000 in your bank of America accounts:
- $20,000-49,999: 25% bonus
- $50,000-99,999: 50% bonus
- $100,000 or more: 75% bonus
These bonus structures are what can set this card apart from all other travel and cash back cards. Remember, though, this bonus program applies to all Bank of America rewards cards, not just the Premium Rewards.
The Bank of America Premium Rewards Card's Benefits
As we mentioned earlier, rewards are things you can earn by spending money with your card – cash-back rates, up-front bonuses, etc.
Benefits are a little different, in that they're something you get day-in and day-out that aren't contingent on spending unless they're travel-specific reimbursements for things you'd already by if you're a traveler.
$100 Yearly Travel Reimbursement
The first main benefit you get with the Premium Rewards card is a yearly $100 reimbursement you can apply toward travel-related expenses.
While the reimbursement doesn't count toward airline tickets, it can be applied to seat upgrades, airport lounge fees, baggage fees, as well as a few other areas.
Bank of America automatically applies the reimbursement to these purchases.
$100 Reimbursement for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry
The PreCheck and Global Entry programs help U.S. travelers get expedited processing through airport security based on background checks conducted after you apply for the programs.
You only have to apply once every four years and the application costs $85 for PreCheck and $100 for Global Entry. Bank of America automatically credits the application fee to your account, as long as you use your Premium Rewards credit card to pay for the application fee.
Visa Signature Benefits Suite
The final main benefit of the Bank of America Premium Rewards is its participation in the Visa Signature program, which means you're entitled to some significant travel- and purchase-related coverages should something go wrong.
For example, you're entitled to an insurance payout if your luggage is lost or delayed on a flight you paid for with your card.
You'll also get an insurance payout if the trip you booked with your Premium Rewards card was canceled, delayed or interrupted.
Along with this is complimentary collision damage waiver insurance whenever you use the card to rent a car.
Each one of these benefits has certain limitations and exclusions, as do a few other benefits in the program, all of which you can read in the Visa Signature benefits guide you'll get when Bank of America sends you your Premium Rewards card.
A Quick Word About the Premium Rewards Card's Value
If you combine the up-front bonus ($500), the yearly spending bonuses ($396.50) and the travel reimbursements ($185-200), you're looking at a first-year total of $1,081.50-1,096.50.
The Bank of American Premium Rewards Card's Rates and Fees
The one thing that can cut a disastrous gash in your Premium Rewards card's cash bonuses is the card's rates and fees, which are listed here:
- Purchase and balance transfer APR: 16.99-23.99%
- Cash advance APR: 19.99-25.99%
- Penalty APR: Up to 29.99%
- Balance transfer/cash advance fee: 3%
- Foreign transaction fee: None
- Annual fee: $95
- Late payment fee: Up to $38
- Returned payment fee: Up to $27
We'd like to point out two things: penalty APR and annual fee.
The penalty APR is the biggest concern because it will kick in the moment you make a late payment and will stay on your account forever. So, even if you make a late payment just once, all future balances that aren't paid off in full every month will get hit with up to a 29.99% interest rate.
To give you an idea of what this what cost you, let's assume you carry, on average, a $3,000 balance on your card. At 29.99%, that balance will cost you $899.70 a year in interest payments.
See Also: The Complete Guide to Credit Card Fees and How You Can Avoid Them
Second, the card comes with a $95 annual fee, which makes it an anomaly among cash back cards (aside from the Regions Bank Premium Visa Signature). This is the part of the card that most reflects a travel card since many of the best travel and airline rewards cards carry an annual fee between $75 and $100.
What Other Experts Are Saying About the Bank of America Premium Rewards Visa
At the time of publishing, there were very few expert reviews of the Premium Rewards card aside from our own breakdown of the card.
The one site we did see, ValuePenguin, gave the card high scores and called it a "fantastic" travel rewards card.
We'd say that description is accurate if you're entitled to 25-75% redemption bonuses, but, for the average consumer who doesn't travel much, we'd say there are better cards out there.
For example, the Premium Rewards card has a $95 annual fee that pretty much cancels out the $100/year reimbursement for airline incidentals.
You get $100 toward your Global Entry application, but that application is good for four years. So, your reimbursement averages out to about $25 a year.
What you're left with is a cash rewards card that has a hefty sign-up bonus. If you only plan on using the card for a year, then, sure, it's a great value. But if you want to hold onto it for the long-term, the value diminishes because of the annual fee and the penalty APR.
Pros of the Bank of America Premium Rewards Card
The card's biggest perks are its 50,000-point sign-up bonus, the travel reimbursements and the 1.5x bonus on purchases.
This trio of rewards is rare among travel rewards cards.
Cons of the Bank of America Premium Rewards Card
We'd say the biggest drawback to this card is its penalty APR. None of the best travel rewards credit cards have a penalty APR; it's a feature most often seen in cash-back cards (Bank of America Cash Rewards, Citi Double Cash, American Express Blue Cash Preferred).
It seems Bank of America has chosen to apply the good and bad of cash rewards cards to the Premium Rewards. You get the 1.5x cash-back rate, but you also get the penalty APR.
Who This Card Is Good For
Based on our research, we'd say this card is best for Bank of America customers who travel often and can take advantage of the Premium Rewards card's travel/dining bonus and annual $100 incidentals reimbursement.
Those who can qualify for Bank of America's increased cash-back bonuses of 25%, 50%, and 75% will enjoy this card even more.


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Kindness in your face.
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Kindness in your smile.
Hi, this is my first visit here, and I am glad to meet you. Mother Teresa is a wonderful teacher, isn't she?
Hello, I'm bj and Kathy at Kathy's Cottage told me to come by and visit a bit. The gifts you sent her are just beautiful...and I could almost smell the wonderful fragrance of your soaps. :)
I hope you will come by sometime. I am a grandmother of 10 and a great-grandmother of one..her name is Cate and....she is spoiled rotten. :)) Ain't life grand!!
xoxo bj
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I love your blog very simple and true.
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I wanted to stop by and thank you for coming to visit 521 Lake Street. As far as the Cricut, I would not invest in the Cricut Imagine, there is another machine out there called the "Silhouette"...it does even more, but it is 300.00 ! I am giving it a year to come down in price..LOL My CD's are scanned at 300 dpi, very clear images. They are jpeg formula so they can be made any size you need for crafting....Please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com for more info on them. I have a total of three different CD's all vintage children's cards and such! Sandy
Hi Anita!
Your posts are always such a breath of fresh air - thank you!
I love the precious goodies that you sent Kathy - so cute and yummy! Do you plan to have an Etsy shop someday? Just wondering...I'm sure you would do well!
I am so glad that the crafts you made from the "freezin" clipart was a hit. I am definitely planning a Valentine collection...I'll be sure and let you know when it's ready, Lord willing...
Thanks as always for your sweet encouragements!
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Smith scored her 40th goal of the season on Saturday, matching the NCAA Division II single-season record. (PHOTO BY Andrew Katsampes)
Melvin leads Pioneers with goal and assist; Smith matches DII goals record
BROOKVILLE, N.Y. (October 28, 2017) – LIU Post, ranked No. 5 in this week's Penn Monto/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division II poll, scored a pair of goals in the second half to edge 6th-ranked Stonehill College in the Northeast-10 Conference field hockey regular season finale for both at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium this afternoon.
Stonehill (13-5, 10-2 NE10), which earned a bye for next week's NE10 Tournament, will look to bounce back from consecutive setbacks to close out the regular season when it hosts an NE10 semifinal at W.B. Mason Stadium on Friday, November 3, at 6 p.m. The Skyhawks await the winner of Tuesday's first round matchup between third-seeded Pace University (15-3, 9-3 NE10) and sixth-seeded Assumption College (10-8, 7-5 NE10) being played in Pleasantville, New York, at 4 p.m. LIU Post (15-3, 9-3 NE10) is seeded fourth in the tournament and will host fifth-seeded Merrimack College (11-6, 7-5 NE10) for a first round battle on Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Freshman Kate Melvin (Milford, Delaware/Milford) had a hand in both second half goals for LIU Post with a goal and assist, scoring the deciding goal off a penalty corner less than ten minutes into the final frame. Senior Kaycee Zelkovsky (Lambertville, New Jersey/South Hunterdon Regional) also netted a goal for the Pioneers, which was credited with a 15-4 advantage for shots and held a 15-3 margin for penalty corners, including 7-1 for both categories in the second half.
Junior All-American Kacie Smith (Norwood, Massachusetts/Norwood) scored Stonehill's lone goal of the contest, marking her 40th of the season to match the NCAA Division II single-season record set by Bloomsburg (Pa.) University's Jamie Vanartsdalen in 2008. Smith, who leads all three levels of NCAA field hockey in scoring and goals, while ranking second for assists, is also just four points shy of Vanartsdalen's single-season scoring record (102 points) with 97 points. Smith has now scored in 17 of the Skyhawks 18 games this season.
Junior Sara Freedman (Hopkinton, Massachusetts/Hopkinton) finished with six saves in the Stonehill goal, giving her 338 for her career to move within 18 stops of the program's career record. Freshman Rachel Vellis (Wayne, New Jersey/Wayne) did not record a save in the LIU Post goal.
All three goals in the game occurred within a ten-minute span wrapped around halftime as Smith scored on a breakaway with 45-seconds to play in the first half to put Stonehill in front. Zelkovsky equalized for LIU Post 1:45 into the second half with a high shot off a corner pass from Melvin for her 13th goal of the year. Melvin pushed the Pioneers in front at 44:33 when she knocked in her third goal of the year off another penalty corner. That would prove to be the game winner as Stonehill earned just one corner and was not credited with a shot the rest of the way.
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By: William Jackson
Advances in surgeries, medicines and triage can all be attributed to war (1). Therefore, although war is not something we want, it's byproducts certainly help society as a whole. This can be said for the diagnoses and treatment of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As we will discus, PTSD is not a 21 century disease. There are signs of it throughout our history and as we look into Tanakh we will see our first patience and remedies.
First lets look at the clinical definition;
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event, (2) By Mayo Clinic Staff.
Many realize that PTSD is not just about Soldiers in combat. Civilians can get it for terrifying events that are non-combat related. The National Center for PTSD reports between 7 percent to 8 percent of the general population possesses PTSD (3).
Job's life serves as a perfect PTSD blueprint:
Job would be the best example of this. He lost his family, property, cattle, wealth, (Job 1:13-19) and health (Job 2:7) all in two days. This would meet the "terrifying event(s)" outlined by the Mayo Clinic. But without symptoms (flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety…etc) one could not consider Job to be afflicted by PTSD. So did he have these symptoms?
In Job 3:24-25 we read "For the thing I feared has befallen me, and what I dreaded is coming upon me. I was not at ease, neither was I quiet, and I did not rest, yet trouble came."
This would certainly be the "severe anxiety as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event" symptoms.
Also, Job 7:13-14 "Should I say that my bed shall comfort me, that my couch shall bear my speech. You terrify me with dreams, and You frighten me with visions,…"
This could be easily defined as nightmares and flashbacks
At the close of "The Book of Job" we see that because of Job's relationship with "The Almighty" Job's life is restored (Job 42:12)
Conversely we have King David:
We know that King David was a mighty warrior. Many of his Psalms dealt with emotional fear and anxiety. It is possible that David could have had PTSD but I was not able to find the same level of evidence as with Job. Maybe David dealing openly with his anxiety through prayer and meditation to HaShem allowing him to cope. Here are a couple examples of David's many Psalms that focused on targeting anxiety and depression;
A Great Prayer for PTSD
Psalm 31:9,10,14-16: Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and my bones grow weak. . . . But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. Let Your face shine on Your servant; save me in Your unfailing love.
Also there are two key verses in his Psalms 91;
You will not fear the fright of night, the arrow that flies by day; Pestilence that prowls in darkness, destruction that ravages at noon. (Verses 5-6)
SOLUTION, "So what can we do…"
In the book of Job, we see Job spending over 80% (Job 2:11-37:24) of the book ruminating about his problems. This self pity party is interrupted by two scathing speeches given by HaShem, (Job 38:1-40:2, 40:6-41:34, 42:7-8). Conversely, King David did not have the same level of depression as Job. As we read the Tanakh we also see that David's life was full of combat and tragedy. Yet King David was a poet and many believe that David wrote the Book of Psalms, or at least edited it (4). As we know the Psalms are poetic poems that praise HaShem and expose the writers most inner feelings, good and bad. The difference between these two significant people is that Job had a relationship with HaShem but turned to his friends, whereas David had a relationship with friends but turned to HaShem.
The PTSD victim needs to use both horizontal and vertical strategies in the quest for healing;
– Therapy (horizontal relief)
– YHVH (vertical relief)
We saw with both David and Job their relationship with HaShem was the key piece in their recovery. If you think you might have PTSD here is a simple 6 question PTSD Screening Quiz to give you some insight. If you might have PTSD or are interested in this topic please read Doctor Tim Clinton's article On The Biblical Ways to Overcome a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (December 6, 2013), it's very insightful.
(1) By Chris Trueman, Medicine and World War Two, History Learning Site
(2) By Mayo Clinic Staff, (April, 15, 2014), Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Maya Clinic
(3) By Sue Vorenberg, (August 26, 2012), Living with PTSD, The Columbian


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I left London, and Paris a bit more than a month ago, and I'm travelling east.
I knew that progressively things would become more and more difficult, slowly walking my way out of my comfort zone: culture, language, habits, diet, growing importance of religion(s), random hygiene and cleanliness in some places, reliability of transports, road signs… and degrading gay rights.
I'm currently in Georgia, and I've only crossed countries where homosexuality was decriminalised in the early 2000s for the most recent. From place to place, I've seen dwindling gay visibility and poorer and poorer conditions of life for homosexuals: UK, France, and then Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia. One after the other they roughly form a gradient pattern from green to red of gay freedom. Actually, Romania is the exception, being far behind its two neighbours.
In every country I have met with at least one gay, and had the chance to hear them talk about their life. I will describe my experience and feeling as a witness here in a nutshell.
Northern Italy was almost just as cool as southern France. This means Mediterranean patriarchal catholic Italy is a relatively tolerant society, but discretion is key. You might get the odd look if you hold your partner in the street in big cities.
Slovenia is a small country, and the capital is a small city. But the people seemed rather open-minded, and the religion is not as much leading the moral as it is in Italy. I had a flirt with a delicious local boy when I was there, and occasional displays of affection were no problem. Once we were lying on the grass in a central square of Ljubljana, my head resting against is thigh (!), and this was cool.
I didn't stay long in Budapest, Hungary, and went to an awful gay bar because my couchsurfing host had organised everything (do not ever let a hetero organise gay entertainment, NEVER!). But other popular and friendly places are plenty, and gays seemed to be pretty relaxed out there.
Romania was very different. The country openly boasts that homosexuality doesn't exists, which is a frightening enough introduction. And indeed, not a bar, not a place. Just a few people online. So not much to say about it really, just avoid it.
I had a more extensive chat with a gay in Golden Sands, the Balck sea resort north of Varna, Bulgaria. This is a very lively and touristy area, and an emerging summer destination for eastern and western Europeans. The national entertainment industry has some openly gay stars (see the Chalga post http://www.lebigjay.net/playlist/chalga). All this has helped developing minds and making things easier for gays. Varna used to have two gay bars, but only one remains open these days, and from what I was told Sofia had a 'good' scene with bars and clubs, which I imagine is comparable to the one in Budapest.
I met a gay in Istanbul, Turkey, but he wasn't so much out of the closet because of Syrian origin. Has for most of the previous country, the gay 'life' is mostly happening online, which is probably what has killed the struggling businesses of bars. I returned to the place where there was a gay bar near Taksim on my previous visit 6 years or so ago, but it was no more. Indeed, when you connect to Grindr, there is a significant number of fit and hairy torsos and bottoms (see inset), but people of the same gender in the streets have friendship displays of affections and misleading eyeballing attitude. Men have a habit to scrutinizing each other to compare fashion and fitness, which can be pretty disturbing but is no way a mark of homosexuality. Despite this, this is the starting point to a very subtle and exciting game to find out what is beyond that look… but be VERY careful!
Finally I made it to Georgia, and this even more complicated here. Even in the capital Tbilisi, there is no gay scene, very few people online (see insets) and absolutely no tolerance of any kind. I've also been in Batumi, the coastal city and a popular resort with mostly Russian, Turkish, Armenian and other Middle Eastern tourists. Although almost as developed as its sister resort Varna on the other side of the Black sea, mentalities remain stuck in the past. I had a flirt with a guy there. There was absolutely no way we could touch or kiss. He even rejected my hands on his new below the table. This is the worst living conditions for gays here, and even if a few militants are working hard to walk their way to parliament and have political and social representation they're only welcomed by violent anti-gay protests (see insets).
I'm about to continue my trip into Azerbaijan, and on to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. I have arranged to meet with a gay in Uzbekistan, and shall post a follow up article on the topic.
The gay scene
Generally speaking, I don't like to hang out in gay bars unless I'm in good company of friends. I don't feel comfortable. So although I was always asking the locals about bars and clubs, I never went. Except for Romania, all eastern European countries had at least one or two places in their capital cities, and some of them had one in smaller cities. In Bulgaria, I was told that Sofia had a pretty developed scene, and one bar remained open in Varna, the coastal city. Budapest, and Istanbul are OK, with a few places to hang out, and cruising spots. In Georgia, no gay bar, hardly any friendly bar or cruising area. Gay rights organizations seem to be struggling to fight for our rights, and to keep a randomly up-to-date website. There was a march attempt in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, this year, but because of outnumbering anti-gay religious protesters, the police stopped the march and tool the gay militants to safety. You can read the BBC report here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18109022.
The Grindr indicator
It was interesting to connect to Grindr along the way, and see the thumbnail of torsos dwindling in number as I was progressing. In Georgia, only a few were in the vicinity. The fourth guy would be 160km away (Yerevan, Armenia), and the tenth would be in Istanbul (1200km away)… And even they would send you the introductory (and somewhat hilarious) 'sexy', our 'hot'! Sorry, my dick ain't so long… Well, don't be mistaking, there are two factors to this. Not to my dick size, please focus. One is that the gays are in the closet or, worse, they are in denial and live a heterosexual life. So very little open gays, and second reason is that very few people have a smartphone. This is a Nokia museum here. So homophobia, or poor acceptance, gays in the closet and very low-tech equipment make it very hard to meet the gays, and certainly a nightmare for locals.


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While our dogs can't leave their own written testimonials, our site includes many photos of contented dogs playing outside and relaxing in home environments. Read about our client experiences, too. At our doggie day care in Sherborn, every day is an opportunity to make our human and animal clients' lives a little better.
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Kindercare Learning Centres Lower Hutt
Centre Contact Details
13 Connolly Street
Boulcott, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5010
Phone: 04 586 5769
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
If you'd like to submit an Enrolment Enquiry now, click here.
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm
Looking for childcare Lower Hutt, daycare Lower Hutt or preschool Lower Hutt?
You'll find what you're looking for at Kindercare in Boulcott, Lower Hutt, which is in the dedicated and experienced hands of our Centre Director, Tania Gleeson.
"Our purpose-built centre is located on Connolly Street, close to the heart of the Hutt. Situated within just minutes of public transport, this makes it a highly convenient location for parents/families who commute to the inner city.
What we Offer:
Children benefit from some structure and routine to the day because it provides predictability and a calm sense of familiarity. That's why no matter which room your child is in, they will be part of a regular mat time, throughout each day.
The length and content of the mat time is influenced by the age of the children in the room, and their stage of development. Mat times may consist of singing and dancing, reading stories that are of particular interest to the children in that room, talking with the children about a chosen topic of focus, "show and tell" where your child can contribute individually, puppet plays and singing and dancing with a parachute.
Your family matters to us and that's why our staff will make time for you, whether you're popping in for a visit or in the process of transitioning your child into the centre.
A home-away-from-home feel is what you'll find in our Babies room. The use of low shelving units and setting up of invitations to play at a height that this age group can access independently will encourage your baby to actively explore his/her environment and supports free movement and play.
Because children's routine are so important, our team works hard to respond quickly and consistently to your child's individual needs and ensure continuity of care. Loving relationships, time for one-on-one moments and getting to know what's best for your infant underlays everything we do in this room.
Your baby will also have daily access to some time outdoors in our covered outdoor playground. As this area is only used by our babies, all resources and activities are tailored to promote safe exploration and discovery for your little one at this stage of development.
In between the Babies and Preschool rooms, at the heart of the centre, is our Toddlers room. The beauty of this is that siblings are able to see each other and connect throughout the day, if they wish to.
The age of children in this room is approximately between 20 months and 3yrs old and is usually aligned with a stage of development which is beginning to seek greater independence, often begin toilet training, they're becoming little scientists who are curious about their world, they learn by repetition and usually have a great deal of energy! We love that about our Toddlers and are really committed to working in partnership with you, and every parent, to achieve the best outcomes for your little one as they take on new experiences at this age.
Depending on the age of your preschooler, they will either be in the Preschool 1 room (3 – 4years old) or Preschool 2 room (4 – 5years old). At this age, your child's social skills are being further developed and their play changes from being "alongside" others, to working "with" one another. And, because these 2 rooms share a common outdoor play area, friendships formed in Preschool 1 are maintained even when your child transitions to Preschool 2, as they still see their little friends each day. This link between the rooms also enables children in both rooms to build and maintain relationships with all the Preschool teachers which is so important to consistency in their care and learning.
As your little one will be beginning to prepare for school, it is at this stage that Letterland is introduced. This is an early literacy program in which a different letter of the alphabet is introduced each week, and the children learn about this letter which has its own character, its own story and a song that reflects that letter. Your child will love this early learning experience and often, children are able to make connections with home through the Letterland bucket because each week, your little one will have the opportunity to bring items from home that begin with the letter of the week.
The Preschool 2 room is also the Transition to School room and this is where your child will begin our program which prepares him/her for a smooth transition to school – a big step not just for your child, but often for parents too. Our weekly lunch box days are a favourite with children in this room, giving them the opportunity to develop independence, self-help skills, self-confidence and a sense of responsibility.
Our Team:
Creating a warm, caring environment for you and your child is a priority for our staff, because it's so important for you to feel supported, comfortable and confident leaving your precious child in our care. Current parents mention the "good feeling" they have about our centre – and that's how we want you to feel too.
Having a culturally diverse team, including teachers from India, Samoa and Fiji, is a benefit to your child growing up in our culturally diverse country, because these teachers bring variety to your little one's early childhood experiences and learning. And, when children from different cultures, who may not have English as a first language, come to the centre, having teachers who speak several different languages, (including Hindi, Gujarati and Samoan) can make a big difference to transitioning and settling these little ones into their new environment.
My Commitment to You:
I chose to work in early childhood because I'm passionate about children and providing your child with the best care and education that I can. For me, it is a privilege to be a part of children's early years as well as a source of delight to be able to work alongside children as they develop and grow.
The First Step:
So, if you're looking for something that's just that little bit more special and offers just that little bit more for your baby, toddler or preschooler, why don't you come and see us.
We'd love to meet you, spend some time with you and show you around our beautiful centre that you'll soon discover has been lovingly created for children."
About Our Centre:
Our purpose-built childcare centre opened in Boulcott, Lower Hutt in 2007 and is licensed to provide outstanding care and early childhood education for children from infancy through to when they are ready to go to school, which is usually at 5yrs of age.
The centre is designed so that children spend time in rooms where the environment is appropriate for their developmental age and stage. Your child will be cared for in relaxed, safe indoor and outdoor environments, with lots of varied and fun-filled opportunities.
To find out more about our early education program and exciting days for your baby, toddler or preschool child, click here.
We're open daily throughout the year, (except for weekends and statutory holidays), 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Parents and families are warmly welcome to pop in at any time during the day to visit us and have a look around. And we love you to bring your child along too so we can meet them and introduce them to Kindercare.
Included in your fee, Kindercare provides a nutritious, cooked midday meal which is prepared at the centre daily. We also provide healthy mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks.
Bottles/formula and nappies are not provided so parents are asked to send what your child needs for the day.
Information about enrolment schedules, fees and space availability are all aspects of our early childhood service that we like to chat to you about personally, so please come in and see us or give us a call and we'll answer your questions.