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I woke up this morning to a chorus of crickets and walked outside barefoot in the thyme-blanketed grass, mist still clinging to the blue-green hills. Half-asleep, I sipped coffee from my Matt's* mug.
As hard as it is to accept, we've officially moved back East. Among the thousands of things I'll miss about Minnesota, here are a few:
- Living 10 minutes away from my sister and niece
- Sunday night dinners on the roof deck
- *Jucy Lucys from Matt's
- Cheese curds
- The lakes
- Our kitchen window, and the hourly discord of clanging church bells
The list goes on, and on, and on….
Last week Sam and I loaded up a storage cube (read: tested the very foundations of our relationship) with all our worldly possessions and drove 22 hours East. This time we opted for "healthier" car snacks, i.e. dark chocolate covered almonds and curry cashews, and binge-listened to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
If I had to leave Minnesota to go anywhere, I'd want to come here, to my beloved hometown in the Berkshires, to the cheerful mayhem of home and my mom's magical kitchen.
For the past few months in Minneapolis, dreading our impending move, I languished in a serious baking rut. But five minutes at home (oh gas stove, how I've missed you!!), and all I want to do is bake.
I strategically packed my books into boxes, not to be opened until October, with the exception of one. Dining In, by Alison Roman, is one of those cookbooks that takes up permanent residence on your pantry shelf.
Why should you take the time to make these, you ask? Because a peach-raspberry hand pie is the single smallest unit in which to fit the entirety of summer.
For the crust, you can use Alison's or mine, or yours.
Adapted very slightly from Dining In by Alison Roman
- 1 recipe pie crust of your choice
- All purpose flour, for rolling
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or slightly more, depending on the sweetness of your fruit)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Demerara sugar
Preheat oven to 375. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper
Roll the pie dough on a lightly floured surface about 1/8 inch thick (no thicker than 1/4 inch). Transfer dough to parchment-lined sheet and chill in the freezer for 5 minutes (this will make the dough easier to work with).
Make an egg wash by beating the egg with 1 teaspoon water. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the raspberries, peaches, sugar, lemon zest, and thyme. Mix gently to combine and set aside.
Using a 4 1/2 inch ring cutter (or the rim of a water glass), cut out 16 circles. Place 8 circles on the baking sheet and place in the freezer to cool for a few minutes. Using your rolling pin, roll out the remaining 8 circles to be slightly larger in circumference (by about 1/2 an inch).
Remove the smaller circles from the freezer and place a large spoonful of peach-raspberry mixture in the center of each one. Brush egg wash around the edges of each circle. Place a 1/4 inch cube of butter on the top of each fruit pile.
Place the larger dough circles on top of the smaller ones, pressing the edges down around the fruit. Using the tines of a fork, press to seal the pies. Brush the tops of each pie with egg wash and sprinkle generously with Demerara sugar. Using a sharp paring knife, cut a few slits in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.
Place the pies in the oven and bake until the juices start bubbling and the crust is, as Alison says, "deliciously golden brown, the color of a perfect croissant," about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool before devouring.
Happy baking!


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Barbara Wildenboer's art has a strong Eco-psychological perspective. In the series Pareidolia she conflates ecological themes with those rooted in analytical psychology.
"I majored in Psychology before I proceeded to study Visual Arts. It was during my Masters in Fine Arts (University of Cape Town, South Africa) that I first started photographing clouds. Since then I've continued to photograph clouds ranging from those found in the Karoo dessert in South Africa to the mountains of Bogota in Colombia and the islands of Penang in Malaysia. I've always been fascinated by the morphing shapes of clouds, their ephemerality and the manner in which they can then dissolve and disappear again in moments."
'Pareidolia' is a psychological term that describes the human inclination to perceive specific, often significant, images in random or ambiguous visual patterns.
This manifests when viewing the psycho-analytical tools such as the Rorschach inkblot test, connecting the dots to create star constellations and most commonly when cloud gazing.


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Zebra Mussel and Water Resource Management
Economic Impacts of Zebra Mussel Infestation
The introduction of zebra mussels, Dreissena polymorpha, into North American fresh waters in 1986 and quagga mussels, Dreissena bugensis, in 1990 from Europe and their spread through inland waters have resulted in a major economic impact to raw-water-dependent infrastructures, including power generation facilities, municipalities, and private industry. Because of the ability of these tiny mussels to quickly colonize hard substrates in high densities (e.g., tens of thousands per square meter), they have become a major macrofouler within North American freshwater conduits, causing damage and increased operating expenses worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Zebra mussels have caused expensive problems, blocking pipes that deliver drinking and process water to cities and factories and cooling water to power plants; attaching in enormous numbers to ship and boat hulls, marine structures and navigational buoys; and covering beaches with sharp-edged mussel shells and rotting mussel flesh. In the United States, congressional researchers estimated the mussel cost the power industry alone $3.1 billion in the 1993-1999 period, with its impact on industries, businesses, and communities over $5 billion (New York Sea Grant 1994a). In Canada, Ontario Hydro has reported zebra mussel impacts of $376,000 annually per generating station (New York Sea Grant 1994b).
he zebra mussel, though small in size, has become the most troublesome freshwater biofouling organism in North America. Once a single mussel is in place, others settle on or around it. The colonization increases until a pipe or an opening is partially or completely blocked. A piece of equipment may become fouled or so encrusted with mussels that it becomes unusable, and costly control measures must be implemented. Even if mussels are killed by a chemical or thermal control technique, the shells and decaying tissues may remain behind causing additional problems. Prevention is the best weapon against initial infestation, for once a water body is infested with a zebra mussel population, there is virtually no eliminating it.
The Western U.S. will be the next invasion arena for Zebra and Quagga Mussels with severe economic impact to industry, ranching, irrigation, and municipalities.
Water rights issues are predicted to intensify. See the distribution link at left.
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MIAMI COUNTY — Open to all caregivers, this group serves as a support group and offers a safe place to ask questions and speak openly about the responsibilities, concerns and questions associated with caring for someone with a life-limiting illness.
The series is designed to offer:
• A chance to talk with other caregivers, and learn how to handle the challenges of caring for the needs of another person.
• A safe place to ask questions and speak openly about the challenges caregivers face.
• An encouraging and confidential atmosphere.
Anyone responsible for the care of another person or who might be feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of care giving is invited to attend.
Contact Ohio's Hospice of Miami County at (937) 335-5191 for more information.
MIAMI COUNTY — When a loved one is sick, the person's caregiver — oftentimes another family member or friend — also needs a great deal of support.
Ohio's Hospice of Miami County's Caregiver Connection program, a support group, is one way caregivers can seek support in their journey.
The program is facilitated by Wayne Melgaard of Piqua, who began volunteering with Ohio's Hospice of Miami County about a year after the loss of his wife, Gail, in 2009. Melgaard also was on the committee that originated the Caregiver Connection program, which began in 2011.
Melgaard said he agreed to be the facilitator of the program because he feels he has some helpful insight, having been on both sides of the fence.
"I had cancer back in 2004 and Gail was my caregiver, and in turn, when she became sick, I became her caregiver," Melgaard said.
Melgaard said in his capacity as facilitator, he believes it is his job to get the caregivers to open up about their challenges.
"I think the hardest part for the caregiver is being able to talk about their issues," said Melgaard, who said a second volunteer also attends the meetings to help. "People have a natural tendency to hibernate their feelings and not open up. But once they start doing that, it's like a waterflow."
He said listening is another aspect to his position within the group.
"A lot of it is just listening and then getting folks to talk. They don't want to talk. You you have to ask questions, get them to open up. That is the job of a facilitator."
Melgaard, who also is involved in other Hospice programs, said having a safe place to talk about frustrations and ask questions about problems they have while caring for someone with a life-limiting illness is important for a caregiver.
"We find that they think they have a unique situation, when actually they don't, they just need to share it with others," Melgaard said. "We find that others can give them answers and solutions to problems that they are running into."
Caregiver Connection is an open forum, but very private as confidentiality goes, according to Melgaard. He said a meeting may consist of four to 10 people. He said there are people who have been associated with the support group for several years, and there are people who have come to one meeting, lost their loved one, and never returned.
Although sanctioned by Hospice, the program is free and open to anyone in the community who would benefit, according to Melgaard.
Caregiver Connection rotates its meeting locations — held the second and fourth Thursdays of the month — throughout the county. For the remainder of this year — Dec. 14 and 28 — the support group will meet from 2-3 p.m. at the Upper Room Worship Center, 648 N. Hyatt St., Tipp City. Beginning in the first quarter of 2018, Melgaard said meetings will take place at the Troy-Miami County Public Library in Troy.
Beth Shrake, volunteer coordinator at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, said Melgaard is a valuable asset to the non-profit organization.
"We can always count on Wayne, not only for Caregiver Connection, but the veterans' program, and anything we need," said Shrake, who said the organization has more than 150 volunteers. "Volunteers like Wayne make a huge difference in what we are able to provide for patients and families."
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Tomorrow is our inaugural Gratitude Day, so we thought we'd ask members of the school community to share things they are grateful for:
"I am grateful for my wonderful family and friends that support and encourage me to be a better person each day." Jane Viner, Head of Library & Resources Services
I am so very grateful to be part of the Kilvington School Community as it gives me strength and fills me with pride. It's people, colleagues and families, are so appreciative and respectful which makes me want to do the best I can for them. Gratitude is infectious." Leanne Clinch, ELC
"I'm grateful for my health and the fact that I can walk, run (most of the time) and ride my bike, and generally keep healthy." Steve Bustin, Head of PE and Health
"I am grateful for the amazing people in the world coming up with new technology that I can use everyday." Kirsty Watts, Dean of Technology
"I am profoundly grateful that I am physically healthy that I have energy, that I can walk, run, play netball, ride a bicycle, and function at a high level. I love that my job allows me to help students be more active, while having fun. My weekends are filled with family fitness activities and social gatherings. I am very thankful that I am healthy."
Martine Walls, Character Initiative Program Director
"I am grateful for having the chance to work with a highly supportive team and to be able to practise three languages on a daily basis." Nathalie Brown, Languages
"I am grateful for my four children (ranging in ages from 18 to 10 year old twin boys). Everyday is challenging, busy, frustrating and full of laughter. They ensure that I am able to maintain perspective about what truly is important and this translates to my work as an educator. My kids envelop me in love, provide me with strength when I need it and a good telling off if they feel I am being a drama queen or Deputy Principal at home! I could never have imagined I would be privileged enough to have these awesome people in my life and I thank my lucky stars for the loves of my life Quinn, Reese, Luke and Ky."
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In this guide we'll show you how to use picture-in-picture mode on Android 8.0 Oreo, and share a list of the best apps that take advantage of it. After being available for nearly a year on Android TV, and something you've probably enjoyed on cable, picture-in-picture mode is now included with Oreo.
Sadly, there aren't too many apps that support this feature right now. However, as Android 8.0 Oreo continues to arrive for more devices, developers will add it to their apps. Giving us more ways to make the most of our devices.
Read: What's New in Android 8.0 Oreo
Google's Picture-in-Picture mode is similar to multi-window, but it works completely different. You're able to see and get Google Maps navigation instructions while reading a text message. Or minimize YouTube to answer a quick phone call or check your email. Check out the video below to see Android Oreo PIP mode, and a list of great apps to try it on.
The new Picture-in-picture mode works just like you probably remember it on cable boxes or your television. While you're using Google Maps, YouTube, Netflix, or even VLC simply hit the home button. Instead of just going home, YouTube shrinks to the corner of your screen and keeps playing.
You're then able to move it around, or expand it back to full screen and continue right where you left off. It's worth noting that the system works the same for all apps, but how you actually get into PIP mode is slightly different on some.
For example, and as shown above, on Google Chrome you need to open a video to full-screen mode first. Then hit the home button to start PIP. You'll see it on the bottom right, and it continues to play. Tap the window for an expanded look at the controls and options. You can pause, play, fast forward, close or open the video back to full-screen.
To dismiss the PIP window completely tap on it and hit the X, or simply drag it off the screen and let go. On VLC, you have to manually select PIP mode from the menu with a video playing. Try picture-in-picture mode with any of the apps below.
Best Apps that Support Picture-in-Picture Mode on Android Oreo
We first saw support with Google Maps, but it's slowly expanding to other applications. In the coming weeks and months, we expect the list of supported apps to grow. This is the short list of apps that work so far.
- Google Chrome
- YouTube
- Google Play Movies & TV
- Duo
- Google Maps
- VLC (beta version)
- Netflix
If you'd like, you can check and see what apps you have installed that work with PIP mode. Head to Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special Apps Access > and select Picture-in-picture.
In here you'll see all the apps that work with this new Android 8.0 Oreo feature. To use PIP on VLC go to the Google Play Store, find VLC, and scroll to the bottom and tap "Yes, I'm in" to join the beta program. Then download the latest version of the app. We expect this to roll out for all users in the coming weeks.
Again, this is a very small list of apps that support a pretty great feature. This is something Android users have asked about for years, and it's finally available. We expect some of the most popular video and media player apps to add it soon, including music players and more. Before you go, check out how Android 8.0 compares to Android 7.0 Nougat.


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Last post I responded to some of the comments on D&D Stats in Simple Language with "we're both right". Things don't translate perfectly from one edition to another, and the stats simply won't work if they're applied to earlier or later editions with different caps on ability scores. There's no point in fighting about it, and anybody is free to use or not use them as they see fit.
The other sort of disagreement in the comments however, is this: Charisma covers social graces exclusively. And this one I will fight.
Ability scores work on a sliding scale of effectiveness. The definition of a score doesn't change as you slide up and down this scale; Constitution measures toughness at all levels, not toughness when it's low and pastry-making skill when it's high. Look at what a person can do when the following ability scores are 20, 12, 4, and 0, respectively:
(Again, we're using 3E definitions, because I'm nothing if not consistent [blog updates notwithstanding].)
Strength — 20: lift 400 pounds; 12: lift 130 pounds; 4: lift 40 pounds; 0: lift no pounds, including yourself, so you can't move.
Dexterity — 20: move quickly enough to walk a 2-inch-wide platform; 12: move quickly enough to sometimes steal from an average person; 4: move slowly enough to often fail at tumbling; 0: move not at all.
Intelligence — 20: smart enough to recognize a magical effect; 12: smart enough to know how to look for something you've lost; 4: not smart enough to copy something from a piece of paper; 0: not smart enough to have cognitive thought.
Charisma — 20: people tend to like you; 12: people sometimes like you; 4: people usually don't like you; 0: you're in a coma.
That escalated quickly.
So why do we jump so quickly from "burps a lot" to "factually can't interact with the world"? Because the above definitions are wrong. Charisma is not a measure of likability, it's a measure of personality. From the SRD:
Charisma measures a character's force of personality, persuasiveness, personal magnetism, ability to lead, and physical attractiveness. This ability represents actual strength of personality, not merely how one is perceived by others in a social setting.
What's not in that list is "social graces". The original, chapter-one, welcome-to-D&D description of Charisma in 3E has nothing to do with politeness. In fact, the definition of Charisma goes out of its way to say it's not about functioning in society. 4E has a similar definition. 5E mentions that Charisma includes "eloquence" and leaves it at that. Why so many DMs and players have decided to change the definition of Charisma to apply mostly, if not solely, to manners, I don't know.
Charisma is a measure of confidence, inner strength, and the acknowledgement of others as separate entities. That's why high Charisma works with skills like Diplomacy, Bluff, Handle Animal, and Perform. A character with good Charisma knows what people want to hear and gives it to them, acts like others expect, and does it with an aura of natural grace rather than a sycophantic or practiced air. This means acting properly when meeting nobles, yes. But it also means adhering to the unspoken rules anywhere on the social spectrum. A low-Charisma nobleman might be perfectly at home at court and even handsome, but doesn't understand that he should act differently in different situations because he doesn't think of others as different from him and doesn't know how to think for himself, so he thinks they should appreciate the same things in the same way he's been told he should, and anybody who doesn't is unfathomable, stupid, or less than human.
With this definition the scale suddenly makes sense:
Charisma — 20: people tend to like you because you're a likable, assured person who's fun to be around; 12: people sometimes like you because your personality sometimes shines through, even if you're not always the talk of the town; 4: people usually don't like you because you're self-centered, unpleasant, or outright boring; 0: you're catatonic, because you're so incapable of interacting with the world you can't even see objects as different from yourself.
By the way, that last one is very nearly a quote from the Monster Manual, another Core source that talks about the definition of Charisma without saying a word about manners.
I too was originally taught that low Charisma meant bad manners and high Charisma means good manners without being taught why, so when I started reading the books and understanding what Charisma really was it seriously changed parts of the game. Oozes and skeletons don't have Charisma 1 because they care little for manners or conversation; they have Charisma 1 because they're barely creatures, only acknowledging other things in the categories of "things to fear", "things to use", and "things to eat/fight". Similarly stupid creatures like vermin can have Charisma 7 or higher and build societies or work in hierarchies. Powerful dragons and outsiders don't have high Charisma because they're gorgeous or lie like a rug; their Charisma represents the incredible sense of self they have as one of the most powerful creatures in the universe. Half-orcs aren't just inherently rude; they have a genetic predisposition to seeing others differently, getting caught in their own heads, and reducing the world to simpler concepts they can understand.
If we had to reduce Charisma to a single word, instead of "interaction" the word we want is "empathy". Aasimars have a Charisma bonus because they want to listen and understand others (and it helps that the world constantly tells them they're the good guys, heroes, descended from angels.) Tieflings have a penalty because they don't care about others (and again, it helps that the world despises, isolates, and hunts them.) Dwarves have a penalty because they don't care about other races, as they're too busy with their own ideals and traditions to consider anything that differs from them. In Pathfinders halflings have a bonus because even though they have as many customs and traditions as dwarves they're willing to understand other people so they can live in harmony. The more you apply this to PC races the more clear it becomes that D&D has kept this in mind even as players have forgotten it, and it makes the bonus/penalty landscape not only more clear but also a little more sad when it applies to races and monsters with penalties.
Classes work the same way. The fighter, the monk, the wizard, and other classes that typically dump Charisma lean toward the "I'm going to do the thing I do, and I don't understand or don't want to understand people who don't do that thing" archetype, while the cleric, paladin, and sorcerer are more often "I'm going to find something in the world, be it suffering, evil, or the well-coded rules of magic, and fix it" characters. There's a reason party leaders tend toward classes with high Charisma, and it's not because those classes have Diplomacy as a class skill. It's because they're the ones best suited to working with the world because they're willing and able to understand it.
So no, I have no intention of changing the Charisma descriptions to apply exclusively to relative rudeness levels, because that's not what Charisma is. While social maneuvering can fall under Charisma, it's not the sole or primary (or secondary, or tertiary) purpose of the ability score. Defining it like that not only does a disservice to the designers by reinterpreting one of the core tenets of D&D, it hurts any character laboring under that definition by reducing one of the few measurable aspects of their personality to "people who belch a lot are no good at lying, and vice versa." I encourage all players inflicting this standard on their characters or the characters of others to reevaluate what Charisma means and see where it takes them, and I demand it of my own players.
Though I would love to understand what those players think this blog is about. I like to think of DMing with Charisma as "DMing to have fun, using personality, engagement, and giving players what they want, often extemporaneously". Using the common definition, the blog instead becomes "DMing by starting with the fork on the outside and moving in, and you never talk about religion or politics", and that sounds tremendously boring.


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Case Filed for Electrocuted Worker
Arnold & Itkin LLP filed a claim today in Harris County District Court on behalf of a man who was seriously electrocuted while working to repair machinery. Because A.M.M.R. Services, Inc. d/b/a the Advanced Machine Maintenance failed to follow basic safety procedures, our client was seriously electrocuted and suffered life-changing injuries. Arnold & Itkin looks forward to seeking justice on his behalf.
Lawsuit Filed for Helicopter Pilot's Family
In addition to this case, Arnold & Itkin LLP have also filed a claim in Galveston County on behalf of the family members of a pilot who lost his life due to a defective helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. While flying from the Gulf of Mexico to Houma, Louisiana, the helicopter crashed due to a combination of manufacturing defects and poor maintenance.
By filing this case, the pilot's family hopes that helicopter companies like Bell Helicopter will stop putting pilots' lives in danger due to inadequate manufacturing. Arnold & Itkin LLP is proud to represent this great family in seeking the justice they deserve. Cases resulting in death are never easy to file, but companies that allow their employees to die from negligence need to be held accountable.
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Teenage Girl Left With Serious Injuries After Thugs Lob Brick At Her Face
A teenage girl has been left with two facial fractures after thugs threw a brick across a trainline onto the platform where she was waiting.
Lara Corr, 15, was waiting at the Dunmurry train halt in West Belfast on Saturday night when a group of young men spotted her and her friend, and threw a brick at the pair.
The brick hit Lara in the face, leaving her seriously wounded, in pain and very 'upset', according to her mother, Clare Corr, 45.
Ms. Corr told Belfast Live:
I spoke to her at 10.10pm and she said "I'm just leaving Whitney…and then I'll be on my way home". And then her friend phoned me from her phone at 10.15pm squealing saying that blood was coming out of Lara's eye and she'd been hit with a brick.
Kids were on the side of the track that would be heading towards Belfast. A load of them ran but one of them came over to make sure she was OK. He must have realised how bad it was.
Today, the teenager will be attending Ulster Hospital where doctors will assess the full extent of the damage and decided whether Lara will be needing surgery on the two facial fractures.
Ms. Corr added the family holiday to Bulgaria on Monday may not go ahead anymore, despite having saved up for a year, adding: "She's very upset. Last night she was uncontrollable. She was in so much pain and had to have morphine it was that bad."
Clare said the police had begun an investigation, despite the area being void of CCTV cameras, and have launched a Facebook appeal which has been shared by many.
Corr explained: "The police have been great. There's no CCTV cameras over there. They've said that there is anti-social behaviour in the area and they do patrol it. I've had a few police officers on the phone today. They put out an appeal on Facebook. Loads of people have shared that which is great so somebody is bound to have seen something."
Corr concluded: "I'm angry – if it was my daughter and she'd done something like that I would want to know. But at the same time it's obviously a kid too. They need to know they can't be doing that."
Nobody has come forward to the police as of yet.
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A Vernon Hills couple was relieved to learn Thursday that, despite reports to the contrary, their orphanage in Haiti still stands. Still, every ring of the telephone brings anxiety.
Ruth Caudle, a native Haitian, and her husband, Brian, were told Wednesday that The Spirit of Truth School located about an hour south of the capital city of Port-au-Prince had been leveled by the massive quake. They were told Thursday that the school was only damaged.
About 80 percent of the homes surrounding the school are destroyed, the family was told, bringing new worries about the children who attended their school and who may not have survived.
"Right now I'm just suspense alert," Ruth Caudle said. "Emotionally, it's just been a roller coaster, it's just heart-breaking."
She told the Daily Herald on Wednesday that the quake struck after school hours, but that it wasn't unusual for children to hang around the school after classes.
"Every time the phone rings it's, "Who is it? What information am I going to get?" she said.
Ruth Caudle's site: Haiti-World.org
Full Coverage: Haiti Earthquake


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Fiskars is a globally leading brand in garden hand tools, focusing on functional, easy to use tools that make the gardening experience more enjoyable. Our mission is to reinvent the user experience through uniquely functional and user-friendly solutions and to become the global number one.
For us it is critical to outperform the competition in the area of innovation and offering renewal. Hence we have increased our new product development resources, built a new test laboratory and an international network with gardening schools and construction related institutions. Our role is foremost to be the dynamic developer of innovative solutions - this is what consumers and the trade expects from us.
In America, we are the number one brand in pruners, loppers and hedge shears and our products are easy to find in the top North American retailers. Innovative product development, strong relationships with retail customers, and increased brand awareness among end users has positioned us well for continued growth in the marketplace.
In Europe we have reached our goal of developing the Fiskars brand into one of the two leading brands for garden hand tools, and now our focus is to strengthen our footprint. During the last three years we have successfully built international brand awareness through targeted marketing campaigns and consistently increased our market share. In 2012, we continued to build brand and product recognition with TV advertising campaigns focused upon Germany, France, UK and Russia. This resulted in further strengthening of our market position despite challenging market conditions.
Our new category-based business units represent centers of excellence that have their full focus on relevant product areas and enable us to leverage new opportunities and expand into adjacent categories. The consolidated EbertSankey offering is now being launched and our new ambition has already improved our market position for container gardening. Within construction tools, the new safety concept Nanovib from Leborgne is exciting and will open up European possibilities.
-Paul Tonnesen, President, Garden & SOC, Americas
-Thomas Enckell, President, Garden, EMEA


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UK: Both Houses of Parliament pass EU Withdrawal Bill
Burkina Faso: 36 civilians killed in terrorist attacks
Bangladesh: 22 Rohingya Muslims detained before trafficked
Pakistani PM warns India over civilian killings on Kashmir LoC
Somalia: Suicide bombing kills 3, wounds over 20
Canada: Muslim group challenges Quebec religious law
Syria: 313 civilians killed in Idlib since Nov. 2019
UN holds Kashmir talks as rights fears continue
Kashmir: Avalanche kills 61 in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Austria: New government, same old Islamophobia
Palestine: Israel floods Gaza farmland, causing $500,000 in damage
Turkey: 11 dead as migrant boat sinks off Izmir
Iran "accidentally" shot down Ukrainian airplane
Niger: Suspected terrorists kill 25 soldiers
Libya: Haftar militias bombard Tripoli's Souq al-Juma district
India: Hindu mob attacks top university campus injuring 35
Kenya: Al-Shabaab kills 3 Americans in attack on Kenya base
Indonesia: Jakarta flooding kills 60
Israel kills 149 Palestinians, incl 33 children, in 2019
The Casey Review which looked into ethnic and cultural "segregation", mainly among Muslim communities in the UK, has touted the promotion of "British values" as the best solution to the perceived problems of segregation.
Google has altered auto-complete suggestions in its search engine after it was alerted to anti-Semitic and sexist entries but only corrected that anti-Muslim suggestion after being challenged by The Muslim News.
How much more evidence is needed for the growing threat of right-wing terrorism than the conviction of Thomas Mair for the brutal murder of Labour MP Jo Cox?
As with other government policies towards Muslims, integration is not viewed as a two-way process. Nor is there much reference from Casey to Britain's other deep fault lines of division: class, education, postcode, wealth, gender and age.
The scourge of Islamophobia is continuing to spread across Europe and most alarmingly appears to show no signs of abating with one country already effectively outlawing Muslims having any religious rights.
Papers disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act show that the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war was set up by people who played a central role in the war effort.
Far-right terrorist Thomas Mair was jailed for life on November 23 for the brutal murder of Labour MP Jo Cox during the EU referendum campaign.
The Youth Select Committee has called on the Government to do more to tackle the prevalence of racism in society.
A new report by the think tank Policy Exchange has argued that claims from Muslims about facing discrimination are more abstract than real and come from a "mentality of victimhood".
A British-Israeli student running for election as president of the Union of Jewish Students has been the subject of online abuse over his support for a boycott of Israel.
Three hundred people attended a celebration of the talents of young writers at the Young Muslim Writers Awards on December 3 in London
The Royal College of Psychiatrists express concerns about how the de-radicalisation programme can interfere with the treatment mentally ill people should be receiving
A mosque located not far from the capital of Sweden, Stockholm, was vandalised with Neo-Nazi emblems and a sacrilegious message 'kill Muslims' scrawled near the entrance of the mosque.
Regional police in China have ordered an indefinite arbitrary recall of Uyghur Muslims passports, curtailing the citizens' freedom to travel
A 24-year-old Swiss man fired at Muslim worshippers in a mosque in Zurich on December 19. Three Muslims were injured in the Islamisches Zentrum [Islamic Centre].
Eight out of 10 Americans (82 percent) believe Muslims in the US face discrimination – with 57 percent saying they face "a lot" of discrimination, according to the latest Pew Research.
In what is being called an astonishing pre-election u-turn, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has called for a niqab ban.
MPs in the Netherlands voted overwhelmingly (132 out of 150) for a partial ban on face veils from some public places
Controversial anti-Islam political leader Geert Wilders was convicted on December 9 of inciting discrimination and of insulting a group for saying that the Netherlands would be safer with fewer Moroccans.
New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has publicly praised a decorated police officer for her service after she was threatened for wearing a hijab while off duty.
Police have arrested a 46-year-old man on December 2 after racist mock Pokémon stickers appeared in Underground Train Stations and Bus stops across London
Civil right organisations concerned by suggestions Trump may reboot the defunct NSEERS program, used to register male Muslim immigrants, are asking Obama to completely abolish the tracking program
A man who shouted 'EDL' and 'Allahu Akbar' and pushed a woman to the floor as police chased him has pleaded guilty to racially-aggravated threatening behaviour at Kirklees Magistrates' Court.
A New York City transit worker was pushed down the stairs at Grand Central Terminal by a man who called her a terrorist, authorities said
Abdulaziz Sachedina, Professor of Islamic Studies at George Mason University examines the ethical cryopreservation (body freezing)
TV-based news gave Donald Trump so much airtime that he became "the most media-focused election spectacle this country has ever witnessed", according to MediaQuant,
Employee's absence due to a disability was highlighted in the recent case of Buchanan v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis UKEAT/0112/16
Nations participating in the Marrakech conference expressed unwavering commitment to keeping global warming 'well below 2C'
Cuba's Fidel Castro, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, is as polarizing in death as he was in life
Misquoting Muhammad: The Challenge and Choices of Interpreting the Prophet's Legacy
The Government is preparing draft legislation for a tax on sugar-sweetened sodas and soft drinks
Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez has been named the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016 award.
Brexit leader Nigel Farage was championed by Trump and reminds us that Brexit is a similar aspect of challenge to the open and fair society.
Over 120 people attended a landmark conference on the media reporting of Islam and Muslims. It was held jointly by The Muslim News and Society of Editors in London on September 15.
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.


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The Bush administration responded characteristically this week when it put a positive gloss on national math and reading scores that were actually dismal - and bad news for the school reform effort. Faced with charges that his signature reform, the No Child Left Behind Act, was failing, the president played up the minor positive results. He should have seized the moment to acknowledge the bad news and explain what it would take to make things right.
He should also, of course, have reminded the nation that as long as it fails to take school reform seriously, American children will fall further and further behind their peers abroad.
Public Education just isn't one of those sexy issues. You know the issues I mean--the ones it's so much fun to get all worked up over and scream at each other: war, scandal, indictments, criminal neglect after hurricanes, and all manner of corruption and dirty deals.
In fact, instead of addressing our kids' crappy science scores, we're debating teaching the Intelligent Design speculation* in our science classes. Because what the heck? It's not like we're actually teaching science very successfully anyway, right?
"A 2004 study by the National Science Foundation found that the United States ranks 17th in the proportion of 18- to 24-year-olds earning science and engineering degrees, down from third place in 1975." (Houston Chronicle)
Ironically, Congress cut the National Science Foundation's budget in 2004.
Figures, huh? This is the same party that wants to yell about family values and prioritizing, yadda yadda yadda.
We better get our heads out of our asses pretty soon and start educating our children, though.
I was talking with friends who have a toddler. They've started the application process to get her into a good private school. Apparently, there's quite a waiting list. Also, it's quite expensive. It made me wonder what the heck happens to kids with parents who just can't afford to do that? They go to public school, of course. They get an education that might--if they're lucky, bright, and motivated--equip them to fill out W*l-M*rt applications.
For the record, I don't blame teachers for this situation. I think the whole system is broken. I think far too much of the money we spend on education gets syphoned off into administrative bureaucracy, and far too little gets spent on things like books, computers, and lab equipment.
Also for the record, I could care less whether people believe in a supreme being who designed the life with deliberate intent. I do think that supreme being might have put a bit more effort into designing more efficient backs for bipedal primates who walk upright. . .
Which only further reinforces that ugly gap between haves and have-nots, doesn't it? Right now, we're building what America will be for the next generation. Why, for heaven's sake, can't we just once show a little forethought?
*I refuse to refer to ID as a "theory" because, in fact, it is NOT a theory in the same sense and definition of the word as the theory of evolution. No amount of referring to it as such can make it so. The media has been treating the word as if it means the same thing when applied to either evolution or ID--which is either ignorant or intellectually dishonest, but certainly inaccurate and misleading.


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BC: A family is pieced together with hope and faith. A family is quilted and bound with love and grace.
FC: Kreg and Tami
1: Before you read any further prepare to..well, prepare to find a regular family. We are Kreg and Tami and we live in the country, just outside of town, on acreage in NW Wisconsin. We believe that a little dirt never hurt anybody, humor and love will get you through the tough times and that experience is the best teacher in life. We would love to complete our family through adoption and share our lives with a child.
2: Although our personalities are somewhat different, Tami is more talkative and outgoing and Kreg is more mechanically-inclined and hands-on, we fit together comfortably from the start. We got married in 1996 and, like any other couple we have our moments, but we still have a lot of fun. | We met in 1993, in Iowa, at a country bar where Tami liked to dance. Kreg was new in town and playing darts. Tami challenged him to a game and beat him bad! So of course, we had to play again.
3: Our great dane, Babe and cats Sammy and Ike can't wait to have a little brother or sister to play with.
4: We are active and like to do a wide variety of activities and enjoy a lot of hobbies together, with our friends, and separately. Together we really like to boat and fish on the lakes around our area. Two years ago, we put in a big garden together and we found out that we both enjoy it a lot. Kreg pulls the weeds and keeps the plants growing and Tami does the picking and the canning. Our home-made pickles are so good, we can hardly eat store bought anymore!
5: We enjoy all the seasons where we live. Our boat goes in the water as soon as the ice is off the lake and we love enjoy the outdoors on snowmobile in the winter. But we love the old vintage machines the best.
6: Kreg enjoys long rides on his motorcycle and riding the trails with his four-wheeler. This year he restored Tami's vintage snowmobile that her Dad gave her and we are both looking forward to riding it next year. He loves to hang out in his garage and watch football and NASCAR. He even got to a race in Bristol, TN two years ago and can't wait to go back.
7: She also loves to take hikes and bike rides with her best friend Nicole and sew. Lately, she has been making memory bears to remember people's loved ones and honor special moments. | Tami is a golf nut, who likes to play a couple times a week in the summer. She met her golfing buddies while she was stranded in the Minneapolis airport four years ago and they have been friends ever since.
8: We like to travel and see new places. Tami's job has taken her from Alaska to California and everywhere in between, but South Florida is still our favorite.
9: We think where we live is pretty cool too, and we love to go down to the harbor to watch the big ships come in.
10: Both of our families are big and extended. Tami has a younger sister and brother and a very large extended family. Kreg has four sisters and a brother and two step-brothers.
11: Our Dads have both passed
12: We have thirteen nieces and nephews ranging in age from 23 to 1. The baby Emma isn't pictured.
13: Many of Tami's aunts, uncles and cousins on her Dad's side live close to us. Every year that side of the family rents out a church camp for the weekend and everybody comes and "camps out" for the weekend. We have a lot of fun.
14: Coach Tami with one of her favorite speech competitors. Tami and Kreg's friends Chris and Rob. Tami and Chris met in college and Emily (right) is Tami's God daughter. | Tami jokes around with their friend Lisa's daughter on a trip to Sea World.
15: Kreg and his friends like riding or restoring anything with a motor. They also enjoy fishing from time to time. | Celebrating each others birthdays is something that Tami and her friends like to do. They especially like surprising each other.
16: Kreg operates his own motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV repair business and really likes working for himself and providing his customers with great service. | Tami directs a center at a local college dedicated to healthcare innovation and enjoys working with people all over the country, especially on rural health issues.
17: We found this rocking chair on one of our garage sale trips. It is ready for lots of lullabies. | Our nursery is just waiting for little dreams and wishes.
18: There you have it, a pretty regular family who has tons of love, fun and memories to give to a son or daughter. It is our desire to be open and honest about our child's adoption and answer any questions age-appropriately, always with respect and an understanding of the love that you have for your child. We are hoping to share pictures and letters throughout our child's life and are open to visits. No matter what level of contact we have, you will always be a treasured member of our extended family.


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Innovation Destination Hartford Website Curator Nan Price sat down with Market Place Kitchen & Bar General Manager Courtney Maggio and Executive Chef Roy Kalil at the restaurant's newest location in Avon, CT to discuss the restaurant's growth and evolution.
NAN PRICE: Give us a little background about Market Place Kitchen & Bar.
COURTNEY MAGGIO: The first Market Place was started in 2012 in Danbury, CT. The restaurant group was launched by two brothers and a brother-in-law. They have opened several other restaurants and cafés. They started with 189 Sports Café in Brookfield, which opened in 2010 and Market Place Woodbury, which opened in 2014. There are also two restaurants in Mount Snow, VT—another Market Place and The Last Chair Bar & Grill.
NP: How did you two become involved with the restaurant?
ROY KALIL: I started working at 189 Sports Café seven years ago. I worked at Market Place Danbury for a couple of months and then Courtney and I helped open the location in Woodbury. We ran that for 2 ½ years. And then we came here.
NP: So why here? Why Avon?
RK: We had people asking for us to come to Greater Hartford.
NP: When did the Avon location open?
CM: We just opened in March 2016.
NP: Do the owners just see the business expanding throughout Connecticut and to additional states? Is there a long-term growth goal?
CM: Yes, there are plans for expansion. We have two more Market Place locations rolling out, one toward the end of this year in September in Newtown and another in Southbury, which we plan to open in February/March2018.
NP: You've worked together to open the Woodbury location, so you're familiar with the process. What types of startup challenges are involved with opening a new restaurant location?
CM: Staffing is always a challenge. Once you have the appropriate staff in place, things are much easier.
Your staff is going to be there day in and day out with you to show your vision to the customers. Getting the right ones in place took some time, but we are pretty fortunate. From day one we had almost the same staff—that doesn't sound like a lot for five months, but the restaurant industry has a great deal of turnover. So that says a lot.
NP: What about marketing? Has that been a challenge?
CM: We hired A Little Bird Told Me, a local social media startup. They've really taking care of a lot of our marketing needs for us.
NP: Did you feel it was important to have outside social media support?
CM: Yes. I feel like social media is where everyone is right now. Everyone is always on their phones and online. It's helpful to have a nice presence on Facebook and Instagram.
NP: What makes the restaurant different and innovative?
RK: We use as much seasonal produce from local farms as we can—which inspires me as a chef. We collaborate with farms in the area including Sepe Farm in Sandy Hook and Averill Farm in Washington Depot.
NP: How are you building relationships with local farms?
RK: Knowing Market Place is new to the area, some farmers have come in and introduced themselves.
CM: That was really nice because, being new to the area, we don't know all the local farms. It's great having people approach us and support our mission.
NP: Courtney you're more on the business side of things. Do you have a business background? Did you always know you wanted to go into this line of work?
CM: I've worked in restaurants forever. I have a business degree, so I enjoy the functional side of it as well. With this type of work, I think it's important to know how every position operates, because if you don't understand how a dishwasher or a line cook works, you can't do your job effectively.
NP: What about you, Roy? Have you always been passionate about cooking and known you wanted to do something in this industry?
RK: No, actually. I'm a self-taught chef. But I love what I do. I love being here, taking care of customers, and making sure they're happy. I have an amazing staff too.
NP: This is a big space, how big is the staff?
RK: In the kitchen we have around 16.
CM: And probably about 30 servers.
NP: Any advice for people who are starting out in the food industry?
RK: It's a lot of work and you have to give it everything you have. You have to love it. You can't just put it together and hope for the best, you need to own it. It's like your baby.
CM: My advice is to start small, understand how it works, and then you can grow. The restaurant business is tough. Most businesses don't make it past the first year.
NP: A majority of the Market Place restaurants are here in the state. Do you feel Connecticut is the best place to have this family of restaurants?
CM: I feel like it's just kind of evolved into what it is and where it is. Should there be a reason to go outside of Connecticut at one point, maybe. And that could be something the owners are thinking down the road.
NP: So the owners are still very involved?
CM: Very much so. In terms of growth, it's a process. It's an evolution. You start with an idea and you just see where it takes you. When they started 189 Sports Café, I don't think the owners ever thought they would be where they are right now.
NP: If I were to come back and interview you at this time next year, what do you think you would say?
CM: At this time next year, we'll already have the Newtown and Southbury locations running. We could be anywhere!
NP: Part of your journey seems to be that you're growing and evolving with it.
CM: Yes.
RK: It's fun, it's like a challenge. And we love what we do.
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What is a Huguenot? What Johnny Depp and others need to know.Posted on Jun 5th, 2011 | Category: Blog, Rebirth historical notes
The Huguenot fight for civil liberty that altered the fate of nations.
When one law, one faith, one king is the rule of the day, those who dare to think otherwise risked being the targets of terror and intolerance. Only a few are brave enough to speak their conscience, but not without the risk of death or dungeon. Soon, the name Huguenot (pronounced hoo-guh-no) is applied to these reformers and dissenters, and many Huguenots and Humanists alike stand together in civil disobedience against the combined corruption and and cruelty of church and state.
The Huguenot persecution began with the bravest and best educated nobles and soon included massacres of innocent women and children, simply for their stand on the ideals on freedom, the right to speak their conscience and the right to assemble without fear of persecution. This courage and sacrifice begin the philosophical debate on basic civil liberties and directly led to the basic principles of the U.S. Constitution.
"Rebirth's" history also includes the heritage of Robert Duval, Johnny Depp, Warren Buffet, Steve Forbes, Kenneth Branagh, Winston Churchill, over a dozen American Presidents, millions of U.S.and world citizens ( as well as over 75 percent of England's indigenous population — many of which– unknowingly, share this legacy of honor.) ALL those living in freedom and those longing for freedom will be outraged and ultimately inspired by this provocative true story.


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The drums beat frantically over a chorus of 6,000 screaming fans. I was feeling anxious, sweaty and slightly annoyed by the silky hood pulled over my head.
I was about to walk out and represent the Mumbai Maharathi in Season 2 of the Indian Professional Wrestling League. It was Freestyle Olympic Wrestling; it was real and it was spectacular. I spent the month of January 2016 living in the heart of Delhi, selected as team captain; leading motivational pre-match talks in four languages, making decisions on our team's match strategy and relishing this small taste of the fast-paced environment of professional sports.
Since spending January in India, wrestling-related adventures have taken me to Sweden, Ukraine, Australia, Iceland, and across Canada this year. If there is one question I hate fielding from people, it is "where in the world will I be next week?" Anyone who knows me knows that "joie de vivre" runs deep in my veins. I seek out new adventure, new opportunity, and most importantly, new challenges.
So, when the WWE approached me and offered a visit to watch the Mae Young Classic finale in Las Vegas with a follow up stop at the Performance Center in Orlando, Fla., I'm not going to lie, I was immediately intrigued by just about everything that this opportunity would involve.
And so I went.
Red carpet with Stephanie McMahon
I had never watched a single WWE event before I walked into the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas. The moment I entered the building, I was ushered backstage, walking through private dressing rooms, and getting my makeup done for the red carpet alongside Stephanie McMahon.
Ronda Rousey and the cast of G.L.O.W. — Netflix's series on women's wrestling — walked the red carpet just before me. Needless to say the media was less interested in a relatively unknown Canadian freestyle wrestler, but the entire event was celebrating a new era in women's WWE wrestling. This era disrupts previously conceived notions of Divas and embarks on a new voyage in which women are recognized for their athleticism, and diverse notions of femininity are celebrated. Now this is a WWE I could see myself in!
That night, I witnessed what this new world of women's wrestling is all about. I was transfixed as Kairi Sane flew from the top ropes and battled against former MMA star, Shayna Baszler, claiming victory at the inaugural Mae Young Classic. I watched Calgary's own Natalya Neidhart — from the famed Hart family — defend her Smackdown women's title. By the end of the night I knew I had to try this out for myself.
Two days later, I walked into the WWE Performance Center in Orlando and laced up my shoes for my first foray in professional wrestling. To be honest, I was pretty cocky as I climbed between the ropes. I had dedicated the past 10 years of my life to mastering the craft of freestyle wrestling — how hard could a little fake wrestling be?
We started off with some basic tumbling (skills I do every day at wrestling practice) and I felt immediately comfortable. We quickly moved on to the fundamentals of professional wrestling. I was honoured to be working with former wrestler Norman Smiley and a number of the resident wrestlers who have moved to Orlando from all over the world to pursue their WWE dreams.
As we worked through various basic skills, I quickly realized that every instinct I had as a freestyle wrestler was counter to what was needed in this ring. As a freestyle wrestler, you need to be low, heavy with your hands, pummeling your opponent, wearing them down, and eventually twisting and torquing their body to your will (at least, that's my usual modus operandi). In the world of professional wrestling (despite how it may appear on TV) every movement is carefully executed, as you work in sync with your partner's movements. The intensity comes through your own actions rather than the actions you impose on others.
Taking a bump
I learned a bump — where you throw yourself down onto the mat, landing with that distinctive crack. I was warned, "Keep everything tight, land flat and disperse the weight across the ground," but on my first attempt, my brain battled with the impact.
I eventually mastered the skill, and immediately after that, we progressed to a flip-bump — where you do a forward flip and land onto the ground and on your back. I watched as one woman showed me and I was terrified. I like flipping others over, NOT flipping myself over.
I finally realized that this would be a lot different than the wrestling I was used to. I was reminded of one of many mantras that got me through 2016: "If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough."
I was scared. It seemed like such a simple skill but it was something I had never done before, with a group of strangers watching, and all the expectations on me to perform. I asked if there was a mat to try it on first (there was)… I took a deep breath and I kicked myself over. Boom. I landed, no brain rattling this time. I did it.
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are. I am a wrestler, a champion, a woman, and a whole lot of other things. I have learned to answer the call to adventure. I have learned that strength comes from the edge of failure. And I have learned that we are capable of achieving our wildest dreams.
Take a risk. I sure did. Put in the work. Defy expectations. Be a little dangerous. And be you. It will always be enough.
For now, I am returning to my life in Calgary. Training in a little padded room in the basement at the University. The next adventure for me will be to try life in the corporate world. In the next few weeks, by day, I will be working as a consultant at Deloitte, translating what I know about excellence, leadership, and passion into the processes and systems of different industries and more than anything, soaking up a whole different world of information.
It is a flexible work opportunity that will provide balance in my life and most importantly, support my focus on competing at the next Olympics in Tokyo 2020.
As for the WWE, everyone there knows I'm committed to Tokyo but they have left the door open for me to try again after the Summer Games. Will it lead to a life in professional wrestling? Only time will answer that question.
No matter what I do, today and in the years to come, I will continue to seek out new challenges with optimism and relentless passion.
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For other donation options, please contact the accounting office at 678-819-9100 ext. 109.
Please note: Unity North Atlanta Church reserves the right to reverse a payment if an error has occurred during the payment process.
Thank You for Contributing!
Capital Campaign as of 11/30/19
Total Income from Donations: $105,892
Total Pledges and Donations: $508,697
Total Pledge Payments and Donations: $410,776
On behalf of the entire congregation, thank you for being a thoughtful and committed visionary. Together we are changing lives! Your pledge is a powerful statement of faith, and an investment in every person who steps through our doors! Thank you for clearly demonstrating spiritual principle and for caring so deeply about our wonderful community. I know that your willingness to support the Unity North vision will be met with unexpected goodness in every area of your life! — In gratitude, Rev. Richard
Rev. Richard often speaks of rubber-meets-the-road spirituality. We are focused on raising $2.1 million. We will pay off the mortgage, create a fund for building repairs, and create increased investment in key programs aligned with our Core Intentions.
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Silver Springs homes for sale
Silver Springs homes for sale
Situated on the northern most bluff that overlooks the majestic Bow River, the 3,500 homes that make up the community of Silver Springs are 77% single family homes with the balance a variety of two storey and bungalow town homes. The majority of development in Silver Springs was much earlier than surrounding areas of Scenic Acres and Tuscany, with development starting in the early 1970s and mostly being completed in the early 1980s. Because of their proximity to nature and the city, Silver Springs is a popular neighbourhood for commuters and families.
Learn more about Silver Springs Real Estate
The price range for this neighbourhood is from $254,900 to $779,900
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Have you registered with the Steele Group yet? Signing up is easy and will help you in your home search. By registering with us, you can save your favourite listings, save your searches and even receive notifications the moment that homes that match your criteria become available in NW Calgary. Don't delay, sign up with the Steele Group today.
Homes for Sale in Silver Springs, NW Calgary
Perched above the Bow River, purchasing a home in Silver Springs is purchasing joy. Joy that you can feel every time you look out at the sweeping vistas of Calgary and the Rocky Mountains right from your doorstep. Beyond the picturesque panoramas, you'll find plenty of mature trees to help give your home the feeling of seclusion while still being just 20 minutes driving distance from Downtown Calgary.
Single-family detached homes make up a large percentage of Silver Springs' real estate, most of which were built during the community's development in the 1970s and 1980s. That doesn't mean that the homes here aren't modern though; in fact, many of the homes for sale in Silver Springs have been extensively renovated and now feature some of the best interior design features in Calgary's Real Estate. These updated open-plan homes provide owners with all the modern conveniences with all the amenities of an established community. On top of all these amazing features, the homes for sale in Silver Springs can also feature:
- Larger lots with mature landscaping
- Recessed lighting
- Renovated kitchens with hardwood floors and granite counter tops
- Finished basements with additional bedrooms and family areas
- Beautiful wood or gas fireplaces
- Large decks for outdoor living
Reasons to Live in Silver Springs
Great Schools
The community of Silver Springs is lucky enough to have three schools that serve the area. Two of which are public schools—Silver Springs School and W.O Mitchell Elementary—and the other a private, Catholic school—Saint Sylvester School. The children of the public schools get to enjoy many wonderful school events including carnivals, organized hot lunches and even the occasional magic show. The schools of the area also try to make parent/teacher communication easier, allowing parents contact their child's teacher using social media as well more traditional methods.
Community Spirit
At the heart of the community is the Silver Springs Association, a non-for-profit organization that is responsible for community events and programs. Such activities include swimming lessons, dance lessons and a variety of sports. On top of this, they also help maintain facilities such as the commercial kitchen, botanical gardens and two ice hockey rinks.
The Ravine
Officially known as the Bowmont Natural Area, "the ravine" doesn't just provide the perfect view of Calgary's low-lying areas, it also offers kilometers of walking trails, bike paths and the opportunity to discover Calgary's flora and fauna. While you're touring the trails and waterfalls in the area, you might be one of the lucky residents who manage to spot a beaver.
What to do in NW Calgary?
Whether you work in downtown Calgary and are looking for one of the easiest commutes, need quick easy access to the Calgary International airport or some of the shortest travel times to Banff & the Rocky Mountains, you'll find all of that & more in NW Calgary.
NW Calgarian's love the easy access to the outdoor activities:
•Walking, biking or off leash areas are either in the community or within 10 minutes
•Canada Olympic park with tons of summer & winter activities 10 minutes away
•Bowness park with lagoons, picnic areas & river pathways 10 minutes away
•Several golf courses within 5-15 minutes
•Bragg Creek 30 minutes away
•Banff National park for king & hiking is an hour away
Shopping in NW Calgary has several excellent choices depending on what you're looking for.
There are a couple of major regional indoor shopping malls. The Market Mall is the largest anchored by the Bay & Sport Chek with all your favourite shops you find in most other major Canadian shopping centres with a few local retailers sprinklered in. Northland Mall is anchored by Walmart & Best Buy and offers shoppers a diverse group of mostly local retailers and services for variety. As well there are several larger and smaller strip malls and big box centres throughout the NW to choose from. A couple of the larger ones are: The Crowfoot Towne Centre which has a huge variety of shopping from major grocery stores to local restaurants, movie theatres, sport and medical facilities as well as wide variety of other shops and services. Beacon Hill is another which focuses more on the big box shops like Costco, Home Depot, Canada Tire and again a wide variety of other big box stores as well as several smaller shops & services are available.
Schools in NW Calgary are in abundance with many of the communities having their own elementary schools. Junior high and High schools are either located in the community for older areas or within 10 minutes if you're driving for newer ones. Also located in the NW are The University of Calgary, Sait technical school and the Foothills Medical Centre offering top rated facilities for students wanting to further their educations.
Sports and recreation in the NW is anchored with The Calgary Stampeder's football stadium, Canada Olympic Park (skiing, luge and bobsled tracks, mountain biking and a high level training facility) and the new NW recreation centre, but that's just the beginning. There's an indoor soccer dome, tons of outdoor soccer fields, several local fastball and baseball diamonds, a variety of 9 and 18 hole public & private golf courses, all kinds of tennis and basket ball courts, water sports on the Bow River and all kinds of other parks and pathways for walkers & riders to enjoy.
One of NW Calgary's most popular family areas is the Bowness Park and Baker Park combination. Located across the Bow river from each other (connected by two bridges) they offer families areas to enjoy: paddle boating, picnics, wedding, disc golf, biking, walking, fishing, people watching or natural spaces to relax in.
The Calgary International airport is a 15-25 minute drive away and Calgary's Light rail transit system runs to all quadrants of the city from the NW Crowchild corridor including Downtown Calgary. There are train stations conveniently located at Brentwood/Varsity Acres, Dalhousie, Scenic Acres/Arbour Lake and Tuscany/Rocky Ridge/Royal Oak. Stoney Trail is the major ring road around Calgary and will soon make all quadrants of the city easily available to NW residents.
NW Calgary offers a little slower pace of life than most other quadrants of the city and residents seem to think that's just fine.
Are you ready to purchase your next home in Silver Springs? If so, call or message the trusted experts at the Steele Group to help your home ownership dreams come true.
Disclaimer: Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed by CREB®.
Listing information last updated on January 20th, 2020 at 4:30am MST.


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Accessing Adjoining Property
Often, a landowner or lessee wants to make improvements, modifications or repairs to their property (including buildings, houses, etc.) and the real property is situated in such a way that the repairs or improvements cannot be made by the lessee or owner without entering the premises of an adjoining owner or that owner's lessee. Many times, an agreement is reached between the two parties and entry is granted.
On occasion, however, the neighbor refuses to grant permission for such entry. When entry and access are refused, the lessee or owner wishing to make such repairs or improvements may commence a special proceeding pursuant to RPAPL § 881 for a license to enter. Our White Plains real estate lawyers can assist you with this complex process. If any petitions or affidavits exist, they must state facts which show that entry is necessary and the date(s) on which entry is sought.
The license must be granted by the court, but only when necessary, under reasonable conditions, and where inconvenience to the adjacent property owner is relatively slight compared to the hardship of the neighbor if the license is refused. The statute further provides that the licensee is liable to this owner's lessee or adjoining owner for the actual damages that occur from the entry taking place.My Neighbor Wants Access to my Property
These situations are fact-specific, as the real estate attorneys at our White Plains firm understand. Obviously, a lot would depend on your relationship with your neighbor. Many times, resorting to court intervention is not required as most, but not all, neighbors agree on an amicable solution. However, no matter how friendly your relationship with your neighbor is, you must insist on a written agreement wherein your neighbor agrees to reimburse you for damages.
These damages may include, but are not limited to, worker injuries, pedestrian injuries, property damage, etc. Furthermore, your neighbor must agree to pay any legal fees you might incur in the event that something does go wrong. This written agreement should be drafted by an experienced White Plains real estate attorney. Please feel free to contact the team at Tilem & Associates, PC for a free, no-obligation consultation.


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There is a legal obligation to ensure that your business/service is as accessible as it can be. The legislation that provides this obligation is called The Equality Act 2010.
The Act gives protection to the following groups:
- Age
- Gender Reassignment
- Race
- Sex and Sexual Orientation
- Disability
- Marriage and Civil Partnership
- Religion or Belief
- Pregnancy and Maternity
It is therefore important to make every reasonable effort to ensure that everyone can have the same experience when visiting your business or accessing your service.
The best way to look at this is as an opportunity to improve your service or business by reaching out to a wider audience.
All information is good information; it is about highlighting what you have done, or are planning to do and then communicating it to your customers so they can make an informed choice.


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Our brand new 20 Foot Slide arrived today which is very impressive. Like a child at christmas, without hesitation we ripped apart the packaging and set it up in the middle of the street. I think we were more excited than our little ones to go down the slide! It's available to hire at just £120 per day.
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Careers at QIMR Berghofer are life-changing. Be part of a world-renowned medical research institution that translates discoveries into clinical practice.
Why join QIMR Berghofer?
- Be among the best – As a scientist working in one of Australia's leading research institutions, you'll be working alongside researchers who are recognised leaders in their fields; they are well published, and highly successful in securing funding for their work.
- Research opportunities and support – Laboratory teams offer diverse opportunities for technicians, research assistants, post-doctorates and research fellows. Your own success at QIMR will be supported through a range of mentoring, development and reward initiatives, and access to modern infrastructure and facilities.
- Support employment – At QIMR Berghofer, making a difference in research goes beyond the laboratory. We strive to provide our scientists with the best available support from our operations and administration teams. With professionalism and customer focus you could contribute to our vision through careers in: External Relations, Human Resources,Finance, IT, Records Management, Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Stores and Warehousing, and Purchasing.
- Salary packaging and flexible conditions – Because we're a not-for-profit organisation, we can currently offer you generous FBT exempt salary packaging options. We also offer superannuation packaging arrangements, excellent leave options (including up to 14 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees) and flexible working conditions.
- Staff support and social events – We have an active staff association that represents staff on a range of topics important to the Institute, and runs a social club that organises a variety of social activities. For those who are interested there is also a number of lifestyle groups such as Fit Club, yoga, bushwalking and cycling groups and all new staff are welcome to join.
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Three months into 2018, and there are signs (literally and figuratively) of NAHQ being on the move. Just last week, the beautiful sign you see in the photo was installed and represents the final touch at NAHQ's new headquarters.
Our profession continues to be on the move toward gaining even greater recognition through the vital work undertaken by NAHQ leaders and volunteers. In late February, the NAHQ presidential line of succession including myself, Immediate Past President Nancy Curdy, and President-elect Sandra Jones met with Stephanie Mercado, NAHQ's CEO and executive director for a two-day planning session as we continue to advance the profession and raise the visibility of the work you do every day.
In the past few weeks, NAHQ volunteers have been focused on updating our Code of Ethics as healthcare quality advances from an occupation to a profession. This vital document will outline how all healthcare quality professionals should engage with the profession and serve as a guide for handling various questions and situations we may experience in today's healthcare quality environment. You will see this work product published later in 2018.
The Test Development Team and the Item Writing Work Group are another group of volunteers that recently convened. These volunteers are tasked with developing and reviewing items for the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality® (CPHQ) exam. Their review ensures the exam questions address the knowledge that today's CPHQs must master to stay current with the evolving healthcare quality environment.
Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to these key groups for their time and commitment to both NAHQ and the profession.
Code of Ethics
Co-leaders: Jason Gillikin and Andrew Kopolow
Focus Group:
- Tricia Elliott
- Karen Mikula
- Lenard Parisi
- Michael Friedman
- Susan Lott
- Linda Scribner
- Debra Olson
- Glenda Stewart
Test Development Team
Chair: Gayle Hurt
Bette Akpan
Rebecca Cahill
Steve Chinn
Denise Comeau
Cindy Hamilton
Albert (Irv) Koehler
Erin Mullaghy
April Taylor
Kori Wolcott
Item Writing Work Group
Chair: April Taylor
Judy Bielby
Rebecca Cahill
Kama Ferryman
Sheranda Fesler
Ursula Fletcher
Lakesha Kinnerson
Zahava Lipton
Suzanne Martin
Nate Schueller
Carla Snyder
Carol Ann Wentzel
For those of you who may be interested in serving as a NAHQ volunteer, the call for applications will open this summer. The contributions of all our volunteers raise the visibility and credibility of our profession and NAHQ.
Again, thank you and here's to continuous recognition of our profession.
Carole Pulaski, MSA BSN CPHQ
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If you are a parent with kids ages less than 5 years old, or even if you just support our effort for a Greek-English dual language public school program, please fill out this form:
Parents, the more of us willing to enroll our children in a Greek dual language program the sooner we can establish and sustain such program. That is why we ask you to fill out and sign this letter. These letters will tell the DOE that we are enough parents and children for a Greek Dual Program to be established and be sustainable.
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Letter from Scott Brownell, Homeowner
"We felt that it was important that we let you know how extremely pleased we are with the extensive work you did on our driveway. To be frank about it, when we called Concrete Levelers, Inc. we didn't think you'd be able to repair our unsightly driveway without tearing out the whole thing and replacing it from scratch. We were wrong. By leveling some areas, and by replacing and repairing (caulking) others, you were able to transform our driveway from an eyesore into a real asset. Thank you."
Letter from Bud Downing, Lakewood Park Homes
"Thanks to you and your fine company, we are able to save substantial sums of money with regard to our concrete repair needs. Because you were able to level areas that other companies would have charged us for the full cost or replacement, we were able to avoid those additional, unnecessary expenses. In these difficult times, that represented a welcome cost-saving, which we appreciated.
We couldn't be more pleased with the professional results. Please feel free to use us as a referral source as you see fit. Thanks for doing a great job."
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"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the outstanding, professional work you do on our driveways, sidewalks and curbs at the properties that we manage. We couldn't be more pleased with the on-time quality results and the pricing. We look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks again."
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Can We Get Anywhere Without Thought?
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validictory 1.0.2¶
validictory is a general purpose Python data validator that allows validation of arbitrary Python data structures.
Schema format is based on the JSON Schema proposal, so combined with
json the
library is also useful as a validator for JSON data.
Contains code derived from jsonschema by Ian Lewis and Ysuke Muraoka.
Obtaining validictory¶
Source is available from GitHub.
The latest release is always available on PyPI and can be installed via pip.
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Eanam Wharf, the heart of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, which in 1816 was completed between Blackburn and Whittle Le Woods, the finishing stretch that connected the two great northern counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. 200 years later as we celebrate the bicentenary, the heritage site is under threat of being auctioned off by its current owners.
We have organised the Blackburn Canal Festival for the last three years and in trying to accomplish a tourist trade to the site have managed to bring over 4000 to our annual event, with our knowledge and wealth of experience of the site we wish to secure the buildings and land to become a permanent tourist attraction to the town and help to celebrate the importance Eanam Wharf played in creating Blackburn and the surrounding towns, without Eanam Wharf Blackburn would still be a Market Town and not the world famous mill town it grew to become in the early 19th century.
Our vision is to create a welcome station for the community incorporating tea room, visitors centre, heritage trail, exhibition rooms, education suite, regular boat trips, canoeing hub and a place that all the community can share.
80% of our funding has already been secured by private individuals, local authority and community bank loan however to secure the site for the next 200 years + we need further finances to safeguard the site and its heritage.
With your help we can truly accomplish saving the site for the foreseeable future and create a sharing space for tourism, business and industry as the site was originally designed for.