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Thursday July 27th: Winding Down in Varazdin
After the pressures and stresses of a condensed training camp and a week long tournament I always look forward to some downtime and relaxation and Varazdin is always a pretty good place to take a break. We still have a good number of kids to work with but the field time is less and it is nice to pay a visit and spend time with friends that I have made in this little city in eastern Croatia known as "Little Vienna." Bekic has me set up at the home of Davor and Spomenka Mikac and I coudn't ask for a better host family. Spomenka speaks fluent English and their son Matija is a second baseman on the Junior National Team. We also hosted them and about 20 other Varazdin kids in Colorado in 2001.
Mornings are spent on the field and afternoons helping Bekic with his new apartment, which he is quite proud of. This time of the summer, towns away from the coast tend to shrink in numbers as much of the population manages to head west to the sea. It is by far the most popular time in Croatia for holiday or, as we Americans call it, "vacation." Clark Griswold and the gang would have a field day on the Croatian coast with its many off-shore islands and endless beaches. After the war ended in 1995 the country wound up with over 1200 kilometers of coastline in their territory and what a site! Warm temperatures, boating, fishing, diving, you name it. And now, over 10 years later, the Adriatic Sea on the Croatian side is attracting vistors from all over Europe. From Trieste on the north, which is just over the border in Italy, to Dubrovnik on the south, the Croatian coastline offers endless opportunities for vacationers. Heck, with any luck, I might have to wander west for a day or two before I head home. Why not? I have been working almost daily now for over three weeks so I don't think the bosses in New York would mind!
As I mentioned last year, it is always tough saying goodbye. After a number of years and strongly developed fiendships it gets tougher and tougher. But with the new coach-certification class getting established, the University of Zagreb wants me to return in November and spend a solid week with the coaches as we get them certified. I can handle that as long as my very understanding principle at St. Mary's High School, Patty Beckert, will approve.
Well, the end of the week and the end of my 2006 tour is drawing to a close. The week here in Varazdin was well spent and I did manage to sneak away for a day trip to the coast. It's time for goodbyes. But before that, Thursday evening I treated the Bekic and Mikac family to a wonderful dinner of barbeque at a hilltop restaurant over-looking Varazdin. The friendships made and relationships developed make this job as an Envoy coach all the more worthwhile. I know many Envoys over the years have experienced similar situations but I must say, I consider myself one of the luckiest ones. Ten years here now and I really don't entertain thoughts of other countries. Baseball is progressing, maybe not at a pace that we Americans are used to, but progressing well nontheless. I hope all of us Envoys can continue to make progress not only here in Europe but throughout the world. Baseball is slowly but surely developing as a World Sport and it is nice to know that we may have played a small part in it. As the sun sets over the Ivanic Mountains, I bid my final farewells. I have an early plane out of Zagreb so with that, another season in the sun will gradually come to a close. Farewell for now, but I'm sure I'll return.
Bok and Laku Noc, Bill
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Just discovered this blog and I have to say, I loved it. I also had my mom, who was born and raised in Zagreb read it and she thought it was a wonderful read. I'm Canadian, but I still respect and appreciate my moms background, and I am happy to see my favorite sport big in both Canada, but also growing in Croatia. I really hope you all the ebst in the fture with the envoy program and heres hoping you really bring out some talent in one of the most un expected places.
Bill – Enjoy your blog. As you may know, I am a fellow MLBlogger specializing in international baseball, and I live in Zagreb about 15 weeks a year (my wife's research). I am currently in Zagreb (June 2007) and would love to make contact with you. Pete Bjarkman (www.bjarkman.com)


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TACOMA, Washington – The Puget Sound baseball team loaded the bases with nobody out in the bottom of the ninth inning, but it was unable to capitalize in a big way as the Loggers lost to Lewis & Clark, 10-7, in a non-conference game Tuesday evening.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Here Goes Nothing
So, gardening. Um, I don't do it. Nope. I'm no good at it. Don't believe me? Here's a picture of my current dead house plant.
That's what happens to plants when they spend any prolonged period of time around me. Imagine if I tried for a whole garden. It would be unconscionable.
Now, I like gardens, big public gardens. The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco is a favorite.
I have a soft spot for the Oakland Rose Garden. I was married there.
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Pretty, right? No doubt cause I'm not in charge of watering them.
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- Sophie Littlefield said...
how did i not know you were married in the oakland rose garden?? that is one of my favorite places. i plan to be the old lady who putters around pruning and muttering there someday.
- April 22, 2010 at 7:31 AM
I didn't know about you and the Oakland Rose Garden, either! I live just a couple of blocks from there, and I consider it one of Oakland's hidden gems. A great place to get married!
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I've actually married people there. It's a wonder I didn't run into you as a bride, Adrienne!
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The only gardening success story Adrienne and I ever had was when we lived in our first tiny apartment in Oakland, just spittin' distance from the Rose Garden.
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While ROAST, Inc. … well? … doesn't, the Milwaukee, WI quality coffee scene does boast a couple of notable local roasters, including Alterra Coffee (who also runs a small chain of cafés) and Anodyne Coffee (formerly Brewed Awakenings). Other notable cafés in town include Moondance Coffee and the Rochambo Coffee & Tea House.
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This is the story of a boy who could not talk, but learned to make his thoughts known by spelling on a letterboard and typing. This is his path from silence to communication.
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This is a short clip from Philip's baptism on August 24, 2014 which was shown at our church the following week.
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Lisa, i finally found the way to make a comment, took me a while to figure it out. I am glad i can read Philip's blog now, and also follow you and your publications. I am also very happy to know Philip, to be a little part of his progress and to see the success of this amazing boy. Thank you for telling me about his article, i will continue reading everything that is posted by you and Philip. Sending my love and prayers, Mariya.ReplyDelete
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Kansas will now just have one clinic in the state allowed to provide abortions, as the state signaled Thursday, June 30, that Kansas' only other two providers are out of business because of tough new licensing requirements. Advocates of abortion rights allege it's part of a coordinated, national campaign to limit women's access to reproductive freedom, while abortion opponents argue that Kansas' new rules merely aim to protect the health women and viable fetuses.
"This is radical, extreme government intrusion into private health care," Peter Brownlie, president of Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri, said Thursday as his clinic filed suit in U.S. District Court to have the new regulations thrown out. "We have been targeted in this bill, and Kansas women are the ones who will suffer ... This wasn't chipping away at the edges this was a full frontal assault."
Within an hour of his announcement, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a sparsely worded statement that it had approved one of the three licenses it had reviewed, without naming names. Despite the state's secrecy, it was clear that Planned Parenthood had survived, because the other two providers, a clinic called Aid for Women in Kansas City, Kans., and a father-daughter private practice in nearby Overland Park, had already acknowledged that their offices didn't meet the new codes. Released two weeks ago, the regulations, among other things, dictate the required square footage for janitors' closets, staff dressing rooms and patient lockers.
Those two providers have likewise gone to federal court seeking an injunction against the "burdensome and costly requirements that are not medically necessary or appropriate." U.S. District Judge Carlos Murguia has set a 3 p.m. hearing for Friday, July 1. (Planned Parenthood is expected to drop its separate suit since it received a license.) "Today is our last day," said Jeff Pederson of Aid for Women on Wednesday, adding that his group would "have to gut the place" to be in compliance.
Before Thursday's announcement, there was a threat that Planned Parenthood would be denied a license too, which would have made Kansas the only state in the nation where a woman could not receive legal abortion services. Even with Planned Parenthood kept in business, the law will strain the clinic's capabilities, Brownlie said. About 8,000 women a year seek abortions in Kansas; Planned Parenthood performed about 5,000 of them last year, the other two providers handling 3,000. That likely includes a large number of patients from across the state line, where Missouri already has tough restrictions in place and there are no clinics in the urban core.
"As was the intent of Governor [Sam] Brownback and the Kansas Legislature, it will be harder for a woman in Kansas to get an abortion [as of Friday] unless the court acts," said Brownlie. The clinic was able to comply by purchasing a "neonatal crash unit" and other emergency supplies for live births, which Brownlie says never happens at Planned Parenthood, which offers abortions up to the 21-week mark.
Mary Kay Culp, executive director of Kansans for Life, says it is not the law's intent to shut down abortion clinics and notes that although South Carolina has a similar law, clinics there have survived. Abortion providers are "putting on a show," she says. "They're the ones who said if you make abortion legal, we'll keep women safe," she says. "Why wouldn't you want rooms big enough to get gurneys in and out of?"
Dr. Herbert Hodes, one of the two providers now filing suit, says abortion is just one of the services he and his daughter provide in their private ob-gyn practice. He delivers babies at nearby hospitals and performs other procedures, like tubal ligations, in his office. He says there's no reason to mandate patient lockers he notes that hospitals usually just put a patient's belongings in a bag under the gurney when they go from pre-op to surgery to recovery.
"It's a joke and a sham," Hodes tells TIME. "The only purpose is to shut down access to abortions." He says he complies with rules from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists since "they're realistic regulations drawn up by doctors for doctors. We all know how much legislators know about health care for women nothing," Hodes says.
Kansas legislators have tried to implement similar regulations before but gained traction only with the election of the conservative Brownback. Kansas is also one of the states where lawmakers are trying to block funding for Planned Parenthood. The state has long been a hotbed for the abortion issue; it's where Dr. George Tiller, who famously offered late-term abortions in Wichita, was murdered in 2009.
Pederson of Aid for Women echoes Hodes' complaints about unnecessary regulations, saying that one of the new codes mandates a two-hour recovery period. He says that when he accompanied his father to get his teeth pulled, his dad was sedated, yet they left 10 minutes after the procedure was complete. "The women don't want to stay here two hours, and they don't need to. They have a caregiver with them. They're drunk, but they're walking."
The majority of Pederson's clients are low-income or minorities, he says, and he fears folks will go back to preRoe v. Wade days of seeking home remedies or other means to avoid an unwanted pregnancy. "I can remember what it was like before."


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Analysts looked at the site's database of 47,000 companies to see which businesses posted the most telecommuting job opportunities in 2016. The positions included both 100 percent work-from-home jobs and roles that offered optional or part-time telecommuting.
From this year's rankings, the experts at FlexJobs saw that work-from-home jobs are becoming more common—remote job listings have grown 11 percent from 2015 to 2016, and increased by 52 percent over two years. Factors like technology advancements have made it much easier for more and more people to work from home. Additionally, companies are offering more telecommuting opportunities because they help "reduce costs, improve productivity, increase retention, hire the best talent, and reduce the negative environmental impacts of commuting."
Some companies have been on the annual list before. LiveOps, a call center company is ranked second this year and was number one on the list last year. Amazon is number three on the list in 2017—for the second year in a row.
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Introduction to Using Tumblr in the Classroom
I know what you are thinking: "Tumblr?! We're just figuring out Facebook for the classroom and now we have to figure out another social network? No way!"
I know, I know...it is a lot to ask. It is so tough to stay on top of the ever changing and new technologies. But the fact is as more and more adults get on Facebook, less and less teenagers will spend their time on there. Facebook becomes less cool with every mom posting her latest Farmville update.
So many teens have headed over to other social networks and blogging platforms like Tumblr. In fact, I was shocked by these numbers from a recent Nielsen report.
Based on the amount of time people spend on each social network or blogging platform, Tumblr ranks #3:
The Growth of Tumblr:
Teens and Tumblr
How does Tumblr stack up against the other social media sites for younger ages?
The percentage may seem small compared to the other groups, but when you consider 2-17 actually only includes around 13-17 year olds or a span of five years, the percentage is striking.
Teens love Tumblr because of the amount of customization they can create. Their Facebook profiles look like everyone else's profile, but their Tumblr pages uniquely suit them. Consider what venture capitalist, Fred Wilson, said (source Socialistic.com):
"My daughter came home from college on Thursday night and showed me all of her friend's Tumblrs. All the cool kids have them at her school now. Had nothing to do with me. I can assure you of that. They use Facebook as a utility. They check Facebook when they wake up and check it before they go to bed. But their profile on Facebook looks just like everyone's profile. A Tumblr is self expression."
Using Tumblr in the Classroom
I am pretty active on social media sites. I love Twitter (@jareddees) and I'm now all about Google+ (+Jared Dees), but I haven't quite figured out Tumblr. I joined the service about a year ago and didn't touch it until preparing for this article. I did some experimentation and research to offer some tips below for using the service for educational purposes. You can see what I have posted recently on my Tumblog: jareddees.tumblr.com.
Consider incorporating Tumblr into the classroom in the following ways:
Questions and Answers
In Tumblr, you can ask a question that anyone can answer. Students can go on and answer your questions to give you a quick idea of how well they learned material or to assess prior knowledge.
One of the most unique features of Tumbrl is reblogging. Reblogging is a simple way to share great ideas from other people's Tumblr blogs. If you like the content and want to reshare it, just click the reblog button.
Using Tags
Like Twitter, Google+, and blogs you can add tags to your posts. Create a unique tag (#mrdoeassignment1) and have students post information related to that topic or question. Gather and discuss the various links, quotes, videos, etc. in class and discuss the most meaningful and helpful information.
Share Music
Students can share music about a certain topic. Have them search for or upload songs related to a topic you are discussing. Other students in the class can experience and comment on the music themselves. You can also have them upload Christian music for meditation or praise and worship during class.
Create a Class Blog
Although I haven't done this yet, you can create a group blog using Tumblr. Mashable gives a good tutorial on this. I can see multiple classes or sections of a course you teach sharing content between one another. You could turn this into a fun group project as well.
Getting Started with Tumblr
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- Go to your Dashboard.
- Click "Explore Tumblr"
- Click on the Education tag and scroll through and start following and reblogging people's content.
- Click on a tag like #edtech or #teachers to see what people are sharing. Or go for a religious theme like #Catholic.
At the very least you are bound to find some new kinds of content and teaching advice from the educational community on Tumblr.
Warning: Like any social network, sexual content can be an issue. There are unfortunate posts with inappropriate images on Tumblr that can be found while exploring the various Tumblogs.
1 Ruthie HurleyNov. 16, 2011
I don't know if you've used or seen edmodo.com, but it is an online tool that I have been using to connect students. Students in a service class are using it to write about their service experiences and reply to one another, so class time can be used to discuss their experiences through the lens of social justice. What I like about it is that it looks like facebook, and allows for dialogue threads similar to facebook, but without the risk of inappropriate content. It is a closed community, but students can link to outside sources, attach documents, etc. The closed community is important to respcet the dignity of those served and partnered with through this class. I would be interested to hear how other teachers are using Tumblr and others sites.
2 Jared DeesNov. 16, 2011
Ruthie, yes I have heard of some teachers who love Edmodo. I think you are exactly right about having a closed community. I'm also glad to read that you have a specific project that the students are using for the website. I think teachers who are new to this kind of technology can learn from this: start with just one project and expand from there. Thanks for sharing this!
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Wearing all white has come a long way since John Travolta in Friday Night Fever – this spring it's the only look to be seen out in.
John Travolta is the first person I remember wearing all white as a fashion statement. In his three-piece suit and black shirt, Travolta's character Tony Manero – arrogant, damaged, a child in a man's body – escaped his small life as a paint-shop employee and became king of the disco. His outfit, inseparable from Mob connotations, represented glamour, violence and pathos.
Last autumn, when designers sent models down the catwalk in head-to-toe white for their spring collections, white's other stories came forward. Bride, virgin, sportsman: in show after show, the shade proved its many cultural resonances.
Two looks emerged. 'Clean and minimalist or delicate and feminine,' says Net-a-Porter's fashion director Holli Rogers. 'At one end of the spectrum, designers showcased a soft sensibility, combining womanly silhouettes with intricate textures and elaborate detail. At the other end, a vision of crisp cotton pleats and masculine tailoring swept the runway.'
So who worked white best? 'Louis Vuitton set the bar,' says Eleanor Robinson, buying manager at my-wardrobe.com. 'Design director Marc Jacobs set white against soft pastels and feathery trims yet managed to make a bold, optimistic statement.'
'Jil Sander and Chloé perfectly encapsulated the minimalist feel,' adds Rogers. 'Chloé's fluid pleats and midi-length dresses were stunning. Valentino also wowed with a selection of crocheted and embroidered girlish dresses.'
Both love the trend. 'Fresh, clean and uncomplicated, nothing elevates your mood like an all-white outfit,' says Rogers.
'Sometimes, it's fun to break away from the clutter of fashion and go for something cleaner,' adds Robinson.
Designer LF Markey has made working with the white shirt a lifelong pursuit, distorting silhouettes to create new structures. 'Working with white is both a pleasure and a challenge as the parameters of design are reduced primarily to volume and texture,' she says. 'As a designer, I enjoy these restrictions; it forces me to think outside the box.
'The white shirt is loaded with cultural significance. Working with iconic garments is a treat as there's lots of potential for drama or humour by adding something else to the mix.'
Designer Nicole Farhi says white is often associated with simplicity so keeping it interesting is key. 'For spring/summer 2012, I worked with a lot of white but kept it modern by experimenting with texture, techniques and fabrics,' she says.
Chic London label Joseph also focused on white this season. 'We used white as one complete look, head-to-toe,' says creative director Louise Trotter. 'But we played with opposites, mixing fabrics so that the look was a combination of weights, contrasting fluid styles with structured ones.'
Like Markey, she enjoyed the challenge. 'Working with white makes you think graphically and requires you to focus on silhouette and detail, to play with proportion,' she says.
Inspiration sprang from sports luxe and military fatigues but the key pin on Trotter's moodboard was an old Katharine Hamnett advertisement. In it, men, women and children, swathed in padded coats, dinner jackets and oversized T-shirts, slouch sulkily against a brick wall. In this scenario, white becomes political.
So the trick to wearing white 2012-style, then, is texture, contrast and detail.You can throw a white T-shirt over a white skirt but you risk looking like a ballboy. Actress Emma Stone donned one such ensemble when promoting The Amazing Spider-Man in Cancun last month. However, a Peter Pan collar, pretty buttons on the skirt, statement slingbacks and a slick of red lipstick against her famously pale skin and strawberry-blonde hair made a powerful case for white as more accessible than most would suspect.'White is not always flattering but that doesn't stop us wearing it,' shrugs Robinson. 'Accessories, a strong eyeshadow or extra blusher can do wonders. Jewellery looks wonderful against white and can soften what can be a harsh colour.'
Fave pieces? 'I love the crispness of Joseph's Glasto dress,' says Robinson. 'It'll make me feel utterly pulled together, even with beach hair and sandals.''Vera Wang's eyelet peplum top and sweeping maxi skirt, Jil Sander's pleated cotton skirt and an athletic-inspired crinkled-organza top from Marc Jacobs,' adds Rogers. 'And Yves Saint Laurent, The Row and Alexander McQueen are all offering their take on the classic white suit.' Saturday Night Fever comes full circle.
The last word goes to Jonny Johansson, creative director of super-cool Swedish brand Acne, which has just launched a 20-piece capsule collection of its most iconic designs – all in pure white. Any tips to wearing it?
'Get it as messy as possible,' he says with a grin. 'It shows you're having fun.'


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Is there anything more wonderful than the first rays of sunlight in the spring? The sun is always a welcome sight after a dark and cold winter. Remember to take care since children's skin is especially sensitive to the sun, particularly in the beginning of the season when their skin is pale. The best way to protect all of our little sunshine's is to make sure they are not in the sun too long and to try to keep them in the shade as much as possible. There is also clothing available that can help. SWIMWEAR WITH SUN PROTECTION UV protection factor in textiles is called UPF Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) is a classification system used for clothing. UPF measures fabric density and shows how …
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Polarn O. Pyret marketing director, Petra, describes her family's Christmas trip to Malaysian Borneo. She shares some tips and tricks on what to think about before, during and after a trip. Our adventure is getting closer – we are going to go to Malaysian Borneo with all our family over Christmas and New Year. I now feel the children are old enough, 7 and 9, for such a long journey. We grown-ups are looking forward to lazy days on the beach and exciting excursions into the rain forest. The children are thinking about what will happen on Christmas Eve. Will they get any presents? What kind of Christmas sweets will there be? And how will Granny and Granddad fare back home? And who is …
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In Sweden, outdoor play is a daily ritual no matter the weather. In fact, school recesses are known to run in Sweden for hours. This is why Polarn O. Pyret knows outerwear is the most important part of your child's attire.
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Merino wool is not your grandmother's bulky sweater that has that, well, wool smell and constant itchiness. Merino wool can be considered nature's perfect insulator that keeps kids warm when the weather gets chilly and cool when it warms up. It's worked for sheep for centuries! As an added bonus, Merino keeps it shape when your kids play in the open fields or the soccer fields and again after you wash it.
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Weather can be unpredictable, even in the summertime. We believe there is no such thing as bad weather if you have the right clothing. If your child's camp is long enough, rain will inevitably find him or her. Make sure they are prepared with a light-weight rain jacket, such as our new Light Shell Style Windbreaker. Combine with a hoodie, sweatshirt or a fleece and your child will be ready for anything.
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Hemifacial Spasm
by Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Hemifacial spasm (HS) causes muscles to contract on one side of the face. They happen without your control.
HS doesn't always have a cause. It may be due to:
Risk Factors
HS is more common in older women.
You may have:
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. You may have:
Pictures of your body may be taken This can be done with:
Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you.
Your doctor may have you take antiseizure medicines. They may help to ease symptoms.
Botulinum toxin may be injected into the muscles. It can stop eyelid spasm for many months. This must be repeated, usually many times a year. This is the main way to treat HS.
You may have surgery to reposition the blood vessel away from the nerve. This is helps people with HS caused by a blood vessel pressing on the facial nerve.
HS can't be prevented.
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This home is located in attractively landscaped Monte Vista, offers open living with a perfect entertainment space that flows into the dining and kitchen areas. New and appealing engineered hardwood floors in living, dining and kitchen areas. New plush carpets in all bedrooms, bonus area and stairways. Ground floor bonus area offers option to become a 4th bedroom. Ground floor half bath plumbed for tub or shower. The kitchen is a chef's delight offering counter and storage space galore, solid maple cabinets, attractive quartz countertops, gas cooktop, oversized sink, pantry cupboard plus two corner carousel storage areas. Designer colors and touches throughout with additional storage closets and cabinets. Dual systems for heating and AC, security alarm. ethernet wired, copper plumbing, circulating pump, availability for water softener, interior walls insulated and double walls between neighbors. Sale includes washer, dryer and 2 yr new fridge. Enjoy Del Monte Park across the street.
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Unhappy customers can become a former clients or can become extremely loyal ... - if their dissatisfaction will be worked out and be promptly compensated. To find out about the customers problems immediately and at first hand, connect feedback about their work for sales division and support service employees. Personal feedback link can be placed, for example, in the employees emails signature. You can configure email notifications about feedback and get them all, or only negative ones - as they become available, or to confine with weekly reports discharge.
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Each employee while working with clients, has a "chip" that helps to sell effectively, or to resolve conflicts, or to find new customers ... Imagine if 10 managers will share with each other their separate "chip", then each of them will have 10 "chips" in his arsenal, instead of one. But the question is - how to involve them in such experience sharing? Arrange a competition on the number of useful (and quality) tips published the thematic tag #clients or #sales, and monthly awards the best authors. One precedent of a public recognition for the resourceful and enterprising sales manager and will force others to climb to the Olim and prove that they were not born yesterday.
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She was 17. He was 18. In true Nicholas Sparks' fashion, the two were talking one night outside the rental house listening to the waves crash on the shore. They were in Key West for a Jr/Sr Youth Trip preparing to graduate high school in just a few short months.
They were sitting on an old log, worn smooth by countless beatings from the ocean. He leaned over to her and said, "You know… I'm gonna marry you one day." She was convinced he would be able to see her heart beating rapidly as the corners of her mouth turned up. After all, she had felt the same thing already. But it seemed ridiculous. How could you know at 17 that the man sitting to your left would be the one you spent the rest of your life with?
Fast forward ten years and it still seems ridiculous. But I love that man more now than ever before. Soon, we will be back in the Keys for the first time since that trip almost ten years ago. We'll be celebrating six years of marriage and ten years of dating with a little anniversary cruise. To that boy with the preppy hair cut and the insanely good tan, I love you forever and always.


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New data centre standard published by BICSI
BISCI announced its newest standard, BISCI 002-2010, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices. The new standard BSCI 002-2010 is intended to reflect the growing complexity of the Data Center deployments and the need for Companies to understand the electrical, mechanical and telecommunications requirements while designing new infrastrucre of Data Centers.
The new standard BISCI 002-2010 includes the best practice, requirements and consideration for the Data Centre design including factions such as site selection, thermal systems, layout and security, and also the new standard is compatible with existing data center standards.
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Jonathan Jew, Co-chair of the Data Center Standards Subcommittee and lead editor of the standard said: "BICSI 002 is a great resource for data center designers and operators because it provides a wealth of information on the subjects important to this audience-all in one place. It is the culmination of the efforts of more than 150 subject matter experts in a wide variety of disciplines related to data center design."
"This is truly a great achievement for BICSI and our membership as BICSI 002-2010, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices is the ultimate standard for anyone working in the data center arena," said Brian Hansen, RCDD, NTS, CSI, and BICSI President. "I'd like to extend a thanks to all of the Data Center Subcommittee members for their hard work and dedication in producing what we believe to be the most comprehensive data center standard to date."
BICSI 002 is available for purchase at www.bicsi.org/standards. BICSI members qualify for a reduced fee.


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Carioca's, on the Disney Magic, features Latin-inspired food. One of the delicious appetizers on the menu is the Empanadas Panzudas de Carne. The recipe calls for frozen pre-cooked beef empanadas, which are actually used in the restaurant to my surprise. Now you can make this appetizer at home with the spicy red chimichurri sauce with this recipe!
Empanadas Panzudas de Carne
10 pre-cooked beef empanadas
3 1/2 ounces egg wash
Red Chimichurri
1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
12 cloves of garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp red pepper flakes
4 ounces red wine vinegar
4 ounces extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
For the Empanadas
- Brush the defrosted pre-cooked empanadas with the egg wash and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Pre-heat to 300°.
- Remove and brush again with egg wash, place into oven on olive oil brushed parchment paper.
- Cook until golden brown (approximately 15 to 20 minutes).
For the Red Chimichurri
- Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and whisk together.
- Serve on the side with the hot empanadas.


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- Some discussion in the comments section as to what exactly the governor is proposing for Belmont VLT's. So the following is the exact language of the Memorandum In Support, Part GG, to "Authorize video lottery gaming at Belmont Park and modify commission rates at Aqueduct Racetrack"
Purpose:I put Section five in bold, this being the clause that the reader took for meaning that a Belmont racino would not be contributing to purses and the breeding fund. However, if you look at the Tax Law 1612 referenced, you'll recall that that clause, which does indeed provide the percentage breakdowns for purse and breeding fund contributions, also carves out Aqueduct. NYRA's splits were part of the franchise bill, and they differ from the 8 3/4% specified in this law for the harness tracks - it's a formula which eventually settles at 7 1/2%.
This bill would authorize the operation of video lottery terminals (VLTs) at Belmont Park, increase the commission rates paid to the operator of VLTs at Aqueduct, set the commission rates paid to the operator of VLTs at Belmont Park, and make modifications to the NYRA racing support payment schedule.
Statement in Support, Summary of Provisions, Existing Law and Prior Legislative History:
Section one of this bill amends Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law §212 to create a local advisory board at Belmont Park.
Section two amends Tax Law §1612(b)(1)(ii)(B) to provide a commission to the operator of VLTs at Belmont park of 36.5% of net machine income.
Section three amends Tax Law §1612(b)(1)(iii) to provide that the vendor's marketing allowance for any operator of a racetrack located in Nassau County shall not exceed 8%.
Section four amends Tax Law §1612(b)(1)(ii)(F) to disallow the operator of VLTs at Belmont Park from qualifying for a vendor's capital award.
Section five amends Tax Law §1612(b)(2) to exclude Belmont Park from the distribution to breeding and purse funds established in this paragraph.
Section six amends Tax Law §1612 to add three new subdivisions h, i, and j to establish a mechanism to select an operator of VLTs at Belmont, establish racing support payments from the VLTs at Belmont, and to modify the racing support payment and commission rate at Aqueduct when video lottery gaming commences at Belmont Park.
Section seven and eight amend Tax Law §1617-a to authorize video lottery gaming at Belmont Park.
Section nine provides for the effective dates.
The Video Lottery program was first authorized in 2001. At that time, Belmont Park was specifically prohibited from operating a video lottery facility. This bill would provide the Division of the Lottery with the authority to license the operation of VLTs at Belmont Park.
This bill would also make modifications to the commission rate and racing support payment schedule from Aqueduct to accommodate additional VLTs at Belmont Park.
Budget Implications:
Enactment of this bill is necessary to produce receipts necessary to support the Financial Plan over the forecast period and to generate a franchise payment of at least $370 million in 2010-11 for the right to operate VLTs at Belmont Park.
Effective Date:
This bill takes effect immediately.
You'll also notice that this proposal calls for the operator at Belmont to retain 36.5% of net machine income, and to "modify" the rate at the Big A when (and if) Belmont opens. The rate presently provided for Aqueduct starts at 32%. So here's wondering if Delaware North and its well-connected lobbyists have been holding out for a higher rate, if that has contributed to the delay in the MOU, and if these clauses are a result of that.
A spokesperson for Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver would not comment on the Belmont proposal, saying only that "we are currently reviewing the entire executive budget." But Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, who heads that chamber's racing committee, told Tom Precious of Bloodhorse.com:
"I don't see the fiscal reality in us doing Belmont to include VLTs.....If the idea is to do some economic development there, like a hotel or conference center, that could be doable."That's exactly what Silver's position has been all along. So here we go again.
"But, as far as having a full-fledged VLT facility with 4,000 to 5,000 machines? That's economically infeasible. It's just saturation. To have 10,000 VLTs within seven miles is a little bit ridiculous," said Pretlow, who like Paterson, is a Democrat.


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I'll admit, I have never had much of a cleaning routine. I'll let things get pretty gross sometimes before I break down and clean them. It's not like the dirt doesn't bother me, cause it does. I hate when the bathroom counter and sink get full of make up, toothpaste, and general nastiness. I feel a thousand times better when the house is clean. So, why haven't I done anything about it? I think my problem is three-fold:
- Laziness
Maybe this is more lack of motivation. Now that I have a baby crawling around our dirty floors, I feel motivated!
- Lack of a routine
I have no cleaning routine. I just wait for things to get dirty and then clean them. This needs to stop.
- Lack of cleaning know-how
I don't feel like my methods for cleaning a lot of stuff are that great to begin with. I'm ready to try out some new techniques for cleaning the floors (need to stop Swiffering and start vacuuming), the tub, the grout, and just general up-keep of counter tops.
Now that Sully has entered the picture, the dirt and messes that I used to be able to live with drive me nuts. Dog hair has become a huge problem since he started crawling. He's always covered in the stuff from crawling through it. I honestly never noticed just how bad it was until now!
So, I'm turning over a new leaf. I don't have a clear-cut routine just yet, but I'm testing one out. It'll go something like this:
Daily Tasks
- Make bed.
- Put away clothes.
- Wipe down bathroom counter and sink (with a microfiber cloth).
- Wipe down kitchen counters and table.
- Vacuum living room, kitchen, and dining area (I just got a cordless stick vacuum for this task. I think this will make it easier to achieve this goal.)
Weekly Tasks
- Clean the toilets (I'm a fan of the Scrubbing Bubbles disposable brush pads).
- Clean the shower/tub. (I don't have a clear cut routine for this yet. We use Scrubbing Bubbles spray and a sponge. Any suggestions for cleaning grout? What do you use for your tub? I'll be testing things out for now.)
- Vacuum bathroom and bedrooms.
- Bona the wood floors.
- Spot clean the tile floors.
- Change and wash sheets.
- Vacuum/clean couch (As much as I would love Nico not to hang out on our couch, it is a habit I can't break her of.)
- Dust (using a microfiber cloth).
Monthly Tasks
- Wash couch cushion covers.
- Wipe down baseboards (going to try out the dryer sheet method).
This is just the obvious stuff I know I need to get better at. Some things, like doing laundry and washing dishes, are already automated tasks we stay on top of, so I don't feel the need to put them on a set schedule.
Does anyone else have cleaning tips or suggestions for my routine?


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Tiny Cottons
Tiny Cottons new Autumn 17 collection 'Altiplano' is launching on the 25th of July at 11 pm UK time. In the meantime, and to give you a flavour of this gorgeous Autumn/Winter 17/18 collection we have shared some beautiful sneak peek images below and an intro text from Tiny Cottons themselves. Read on:
Get off the beaten track! We take you to an unusual place not very known for most of us.
The famous Altiplano, a high plain full of llamas and interesting people, a place to discover the highest lake in the earth with a very funny name: Titicaca, and much more!
From here, we were inspired with the diversity of landscapes, animals, culture and little handcrafts. Come and see this winter collection, where folk elements, little llamas and no-worry dolls come alive.
TinyCottons AW17/18
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Can I share a little secret? I didn't love New York when I first moved here this summer. The city was a swamp, with funky garbage smells and such intense heat and humidity that we mostly stayed inside, cooped up in front of the air conditioner.
But then fall came. The air cooled (slightly) and you could finally leave the apartment without needing to shower immediately. In that time, we settled into our new apartment in Brooklyn, exploring our new borough with bike rides through trees shedding orange and gold leaves. One of those bike rides ended in thick, chewy slices of square shaped pizza. As I took a bite of the crispy, crackling crust, it was then that I first thought: oh — this is why people like New York!
And now winter is here, and the city has undergone another transformation. All around Manhattan, there are giant Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands on the classic iconic buildings. People are bundled up in cozy wool sweaters and coats, and there seems to be a festive skip in everybody's step. And it was while looking up at the giant Christmas tree in DUMBO, with the Brooklyn Bridge shining in the background, I sighed happily and thought to myself: oh — this is why people LOVE New York.
At this point, there's no denying it; there's nothing quite like New York City at Christmas time. Without further ado, here are the top five things that I've done to get into the holiday spirit:
- Check out the different Christmas trees around the city. There's the famous one at Rockefeller Center, but I also love the lower key ones at Madison Square Park (where you can get a sugar cookie shake at the OG Shake Shack as you enjoy it) and in DUMBO (which has the view of the Brooklyn Bridge as well).
- Shop at the holiday markets. Both Bryant Park and Union Square have a pop-up holiday markets full of booths selling ornaments, winter accessories, and other festive Christmas gifts. I'm especially partial to the Bryant Park holiday village, which has a pretty amazing selection of eats that I got to preview earlier this year (mmm... truffled duck fat fries). If you're in Brooklyn, I recommend checking out the Winter Flea + Holiday Market by Brooklyn Flea. Their current spot in Fort Greene is very pretty, and you can find lots of vintage gifts and get bubble waffles (!!!) at Smorgasburg.
- Stroll down Fifth Avenue for the holiday windows. It's Christmas tradition for Barney's, Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, and other fancypants department stores to decorate their windows for the holidays. Decorate is sort of an understatement here — a lot of the displays are full-blown dioramas, taking you to otherworldly scenes set in fairy tales, various greeneries, and different time periods.
- Do a hot chocolate tour of the city. I like the hot chocolates at Jaques Torres (of course), City Bakery (that comes with a giant marshmallow), and the Nutella latte at Eataly in the Flatiron (it's technically a latte, but it has Nutella in it, so come on now).
- Host a holiday brunch with friends! And finally, if you prefer not to fight the crowds and cozy up at home, there's always this:
kate spade charlotte street north, east, and west collection in grey
This post was done in partnership with Kate Spade, who sponsored this post by providing the compensation, plateware, and serveware you see in this post. I've always thought that Kate Spade bags and accessories were so cute and was excited to find out that they make housewares too! The designs are bright, clean, and fun — all very classic Kate Spade. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and thanks for supporting Hummingbird High and my awesome sponsors!
Some baker's notes:
Some baker's notes:
- To quote the wise words of my fellow food blogger, Jen from Savory Simple — shopping for eggnog is a bit like shopping for wine; you can't buy just anything and expect it to taste good. I like Organic Valley (check out the cinnamon rolls I made with them a few years ago!), but if you're in New York like I am, I recommend shelling out for the Ronnybrook variety.
- I like to use instant/rapid rise yeast because unlike with active dry yeast, it doesn't necessarily need to be activated at a certain temperature and I find that it leads to more consistent rises. That being said, it is helpful to have the butter still warm from being melted when mixed into the dough — it just speeds up the rising slightly faster, especially if you want to eat the waffles immediately and don't want to wait overnight for them (see next note).
- If you're all about instant gratification and want the waffles IMMEDIATELY, no worries! You can cook a waffle or two after the first rise at room temperature. However, the waffles probably won't be as boozy and flavorful versus if you had waited overnight. It's all good, just means you get to use more maple syrup, right?
Overnight Eggnog Waffles
Special Equipment:
For the Eggnog Waffles:
(makes around six 8-inch waffles)
For the Eggnog Waffles:
For the Eggnog Waffles:
(makes around six 8-inch waffles)
- 2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) instant/rapid-rise yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups (12 fluid ounces) eggnog, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and still warm
For the Eggnog Waffles:
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Whisk until combined, and set aside.
- In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together 1 1/2 cups eggnog, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon bourbon, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until combined.
- Use a large measuring cup to make a well in the dry ingredients (from the 1st step) and pour the liquid ingredients (from the 2nd step) into the well, using a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients together until combined. Add 6 tablespoons melted and warm unsalted butter and mix until combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm and draft-free spot for about an hour. After an hour, transfer the mixture to chill in the refrigerator at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- When you're ready to make the waffles, remove bowl from refrigerator and preheat a waffle maker and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Fill waffle iron with batter amount recommended by the waffle maker's manufacturer. Cook waffles until golden brown, before serving immediately with powdered sugar and maple syrup. Enjoy!


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What Exactly is Investor Relations Anyway?
By Michael Frank, Ripple Effect's Director of Investor Relations
Prior to dabbling in the communications field, I spent my career working in multiple areas of the investment field. Through these experiences one thing has become abundantly clear; there is great confusion in the marketplace about what investor relations is and the vital role it plays in both the corporate and investment worlds.
The formal definition of investor relations, according to the National Institute of Investor Relations (NIRI), is "a strategic corporate activity combining finance, marketing, and communications that provides present and potential investors with an accurate portrayal of a company's performance and prospects."
Therefore, the ultimate goal of any investor relations program is to attain a "fair valuation" in the market. However, this is the root of the popular misconception that investor relations programs are designed to get the highest price regardless of the underlying value. In reality, companies should determine their "fair value" using models that combine their current financials and metrics that map to their future strategic goals. Every company has a "fair" price and it is the job of the investor relations officer (IRO) to create a program that effectively communicates the company's strategy, financials and key milestones to enable current and potential investors to reach this "fair valuation".
So what does an IRO do on a daily basis? The answer depends on the person who performs this role within the company and the size of the investor relations department. Some companies have not formalized the function and alternate between the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer, while others have a 5+ person department. However, regardless of how the role is filled, the five primary responsibilities of the function are as follows:
- Driving and executing the investor marketing program. The general staples of any investor relations program should include quarterly conference calls, shareholder meetings, one-on-one investor meetings, road shows and general communications with the investment community. In addition, the IRO should design a targeted marketing plan that considers which types of investors, both retail and institutional, sell-side analysts, and investment bankers would be appropriate to target considering their specific industry, stage of growth, investment profile, long-term strategy, stock trading patterns, and public float.
- Acting as a Liaison between the management and the investment community. The IRO is the front-line person interfacing with the investment community. Once the company establishes a clear strategy that includes both quantitative and qualitative milestones, the IRO needs to make sure this information is clearly communicated to investors. At the same time, IROs need to make sure that the management team understands the investors' perspective. Gathering information such as what changes investors are demanding to realize a fair valuation, what milestones they are expecting them to achieve, what they are doing right are all invaluable to management.
- Achieving proper dissemination of information. The focus on this responsibility has risen since Regulation FD (fair disclosure) became effective in October 2000. The rule is pretty basic; the company cannot selectively disclose information and must publicly disseminate any material information via a press release and/or conference call.
- Ensuring consistent messaging with all audiences. Inconsistent messaging can have a negative impact on a company's valuation. Investors value companies differently based on its strategy, sources of revenue, and selling channels. It is the responsibility of the IROs to ensure their companies have one consistent message in all of their communications regardless of whether they are speaking to press, an industry or financial analyst, creating marketing materials or a Web site.
- Supporting an orderly market. This does not mean managing the market through stock transactions, but rather openly communicating with the investors. The biggest source of stock price volatility is misinformation and poor communication, which can be exacerbated if the company is small and few shares trade in the market. A company may have some bad news, but the better the communications before a crisis, the less volatile a stock price will be. Companies will always experience bumps in the road, but a successfully executed investor relations program can help minimize these bumps.
The operative word for investor relations is communicate, communicate, communicate. The function of IROs is not to guarantee investors certain prices. As the current market can attest, investors continually change their valuation models and focal points. Consequently, the IRO must be able to effectively communicate the company's strategy, financials and key milestones in order to maximize its chances of realizing a fair value.