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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 7, 2018) – Running against another strong field of teams, Tallahassee Community College delivered another solid performance at Friday's University of North Florida XC Invitational.
With 176 points, the Tallahassee women finished sixth in the team standings, just seven points behind fifth-place Bethune-Cookman. More importantly, the Eagles bested Region 8 rivals Daytona State College, Florida Gateway College and Seminole State College, who finished seventh through ninth, respectively, as well as Edward Waters College.
The Eagle men finished seventh with 191 points, 18 points behind sixth-place Daytona State, but 15 points clear of Jacksonville University (206) and well ahead of Region 8 foe Florida State College at Jacksonville (254).
The Florida Gators took first place in the women's team standings while host North Florida claimed the men's team title.
Individually, it was a record-setting day for the Eagles.
Friday marked the first official 3K race in school history for the women, and Genevieve Printiss crossed the line first for the Eagles, establishing a school-record time of 12:10.25, good for 43rd overall in the field of 105 runners.
The next four scorers all crossed the finish line in a span of 21 seconds, led by Kendall Ward (12:25.59) and Mia Wiederkehr (12:27.34) who finished 51st and 52nd, respectively. Rachel Williams posted a 12:37.07 in 58th and Dorcas Jepleting finished 65th in 12:46.33.
Peri Thompson finished the race in a time of 15:26.23.
In the men's 5K race, Brandon Flagler was the Eagles' top runner for the first time this season, finishing in 17:21.48, topping Jesse Boyd's time in the season-opening Cougar XC Challenge on August 24.
Flagler finished 37th overall while Boyd was next in 48th (18:12.84).
Three Eagles crossed the finish line in succession beginning with Gannon Hundley in 54th (18:29.43) followed by Simon Hodgson (18:34.68) and Gio Duran (18:39.82).
Dalton Gray ran an 18:45.89 and Andrew McMillan finished in 19:07.46.
Up next for the Eagles will be the annual Prefontaine Forest Run 5K, an annual community event hosted by Gulf Winds Track Club on September 15 at Silver Lake.


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Some films that deal with the tough questions such as science vs. God, other religions, the problem of evil, suffering and more.
"Why Doesn't God Stop Evil?"
Ravi Zacharias shows how God must allow evil to exist in order to allow free will to exist. Free will must exist in order for us to Love.
Lennox Vs. Dawkins Debate - Has Science Buried God?
Oxford Museum of Natural History hosts this fascinating and controversial debate on the existence of God. Professor John Lennox explains how science points to an intelligent creator and Richard Dawkins offers a counterargument.
The Reality of the Moral Law by C.S. Lewis Doodle
This talk became Chapter 3 of Lewis' book 'Mere Christianity' and was called 'The Reality of the [universal] Moral Law'.
Is there Any Evidence for God? Richard Dawkins vs. John Lennox
Is there Any Evidence for God? Richard Dawkins vs. John Lennox debate.
Evolution Vs. God Movie
Hear expert testimony from leading evolutionary scientists from some of the world's top universities.
The Atheist Delusion Movie (2016) HD
This film introduces you to a number of atheists who you will follow as they go where the evidence leads, find a roadblock, and enter into a place of honesty that is rarely seen on film.
"How do you know that Christianity is the one true worldview?"
Ravi Zacharias takes on the issue of pluralism and other religions.
"Why are you so afraid of subjective moral reasoning?"
Ravi Zacharias takes on the issue of absolute truth vs. relativism.
Richard Dawkins: Literally Nothing is Something
Is Dawkins confused over claims that the universe can come "from nothing"? Material incorporated under Fair Use for critical, journalistic, educational and satirical purposes.
Ravi Zacharias & John Lennox Respond To Stephen Hawking
Ravi Zacharias & John Lennox Respond To Stephen Hawking - FULL DISCUSSION

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Dipped Chocolate Treats such as Chocolate covered strawberries are without a doubt one of the classiest and most delectable desserts to serve your family, friends, or guests. You see them on the dessert or appetizer table at bridal showers, baby showers, graduation parties, birthday parties, engagement parties, retirement parties, and weddings and here we will show you how to make them. Have a go at one of our dipped chocolate treats recipes soon.
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Key Concepts
Human Tendencies
Through the Prepared Environment and the Montessori Method, Montessori education responds to the natural Human Tendencies. Human Tendencies are tendencies and inclinations of humans that are universal, innate and present throughout life.
- Order
- Orientation
- Exploration
- Communication
- Activity (work)
- Manipulation (hands-on exploration)
- Repetition
- Exactness and precision
- Abstraction
- Self perfection
Four Planes of Development
The Montessori Method is based on the developmental needs of children at different phases of growth. Dr. Montessori referred to these as the Four Planes of Development. The child in each plane has different characteristics, needs and modes of behaviour. The Montessori Method and Prepared Environment at each level correspond to the biological, psychological, social, and academic needs of the children.
First Plane (Birth to 6+ yrs): children are sensorial explorers, constructing their intellects by absorbing every aspect of their environment, their language and their culture.
Second Plane (6+ to 12): children become conceptual explorers. They develop their powers of abstraction and imagination, and apply their knowledge to discover and expand their worlds further.
Third Plane (12- 18yrs): children become humanistic explorers, seeking to understand their place in society and their opportunity to contribute to it.
Fourth Plane (18- 24yrs): young adults become specialized explorers, seeking a niche from which to contribute to universal dialogue.
Sensitive Periods
These are critical periods in a child's development between birth and age six that show key sensitivity for the child's attention and exploration of their environment. Dr. Montessori referred to the Sensitive Periods as a time when the child has "an irresistible impulse toward something in the environment which makes the child repeat with great interest so he can establish a function". The purpose of each sensitive period is to help them acquire a certain skill or characteristic necessary for their growth. During these periods, the acquisition of each particular skill is almost effortless on the part of the child.
As children acquire the skill or characteristic, their sensitivity for it decreases and another sensitivity increases. The Sensitive Periods may overlap and their time frames differ. What is important to understand however, is that they are not continuous. They are short periods of time which have a beginning and an end. Once a Sensitive Period has passed, learning is not as deep and requires more effort by the brain. The main sensitive periods for children between the ages of birth and six years include:
- Order
- Movement
- Language
- Refinement of the senses
Other Sensitive Periods from birth to six years include; Social behavior (Grace and Courtesy), Spatial relationships, Music, Reading, Writing, Mathematics.
Normalization is the process that occurs during the first six years of life (the first plane of development) that allows the child to self-construct through their own purposeful activity which Montessori calls "work". Through self-directed activity that engages the child's innate capacities and tendencies, effort, repetition and concentration, the process of normalization aids the child to develop to his or her fullest potential. A normalized child is one that is self-confident, self-disciplined, passionate, responsible, empathetic, has a general sense of happiness/joy, and makes meaningful contributions to their community (school, family, social circle).
When the child in the first plane of development achieves normalization, they can become fully engaged in a conscious adaptation to their social culture and to the broader world in the second plane of development. The result is joyful, enthusiastic, inquisitive explorers with a life-long love of learning.
Concrete to Abstract
In primary years, lessons are taught in a simple and concrete manner. The progression through the Montessori curriculum is a continuous path toward abstraction. The same lessons are reintroduced as the child grows and are taught with increasing complexity and abstraction. For example, while the young child learns the basic concept of the decimal system with the Golden Beads and Number Cards, the older child learns the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with the same material. Eventually, after the child progresses past several other materials which are increasingly more abstract and complicated, they begin to work without the materials. This integrated approach powerfully reinforces learning and builds true understanding and interest in subject areas.
Intrinsic Motivation
Inspiring intrinsic motivation in children is one goal of the Montessori Method. The aim is to motivate the child from within, working with his/her own interests. Freedom is recognized as the foundation of intrinsic motivation and the child's choices and learning pace are respected. The Prepared Environment and Montessori trained teacher play an important role in fostering intrinsic motivation by promoting the child's freedom to choose from their interests and reinforcing the responsibility to follow through, as well as the pride experienced when the child has completed what they set out to accomplish.
The classroom is organized in such a way that the child is free to select their work and therefore learns what they are interested in, when they are interested in it, and at his/her own pace. This spontaneous activity encourages self-direction and self-reliance. Concentration develops if a child is self-motivated.
In a Montessori environment, rewards and punishments are not used. Children innately want to learn and do not need to be motivated by external forces. North Star believes in and practices non-coercive methods of working with children.
Character Education
At North Star, character education is considered an integral part of the program. Students learn to take care of themselves, their environment and each other. Character education begins in the Casa program with Grace and Courtesy lessons (How to interrupt, how to give/receive a compliment, how to offer a guest a snack, how to blow your nose/ sneeze/ cough, how to introduce yourself, etc). The teachers demonstrate a respectful and appropriate way to interact within their community and then invite the children to role-play with each other. Children learn very early the importance of listening, speaking politely, being considerate and helpful and contributing to their community.
Freedom and discipline in the prepared environment foster moral traits of respect, independence, responsibility, and self-initiative. These character traits are nurtured from a child's youngest years; as the child interacts socially, the character traits of friendliness, helpfulness, and sharing are cultivated.
As the children progress to the elementary levels and the social dynamics become larger and more complex in scope, continued role-playing, regular classroom meetings, and discussions play key roles in the development of character. Morals and virtues are defined, discussed, and practiced throughout the school year and true stories of heroes and role-models throughout history are shared.
The freedom and responsibility children have in Montessori environments create real life opportunities for moral action. The acts of volition and intention beginning in the Casa, create a foundation for self-discipline. In any level of the program, differences may arise at any time, providing opportunities to use social skills for understanding one's self and others.top


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A metal coupler is a device used to join two objects. It may consist of a range of different materials, from steel and aluminum to brass or copper. These devices may be as simple as metal sleeves used to join two or more pieces of fabric, or as complex as a hitch found on a railcar or piece of construction equipment. Different types of couplers, also known as couplings, should be chosen based on their size, strength and proposed function to ensure they will meet the demands of each project.
The simplest metal coupler units utilize a simple compression or clamp design. Once they are in place, force is applied to the outside of the coupler, which causes it to grip the object within using compressive strength. Similar bar or beam metal coupler designs can be used to join two small shafts within a machine. Some of these beam style couplers use a screw-on mechanism rather than compression to hold them in place. This type of beam or bar design is appropriate only for relatively simple applications that require minimal holding force.
Railcars and heavy equipment often relies on a heavy-duty metal coupler to join multiple cars or units together. For example, classic railcars rely on a hook and pin coupler made of heavy iron, or a hook that connects to a series of steel or iron chain links. These couplers were once used to allow workers to connect and disconnect railcars with relative ease. This type of metal coupler is still widely used today in modern construction equipment. For example, cranes may incorporate a hook and pin style coupler for rapid fastening and unfastening by work crews. The same principle apples to ball and hitch style designs and other rapid hitch type of couplers.
More complex applications require intricate metal coupler designs. These advanced models often allow one or both components to flex or move once they are connected. An example of this is the gear or disc coupler, which joins two components using a series of interlocking teeth and a protective metal sleeve. Bellows joints are similar, and consist of an accordion style design that allows the joint to flex and move while transferring motion between the two objects. Even a chain and sprocket can be considered a type of metal coupler. In this example, a metal chain connected to one shaft or engine would join with a sprocket connected to a separate shaft or engine, and transfer momentum or energy between the two.
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Protections for Injured Construction Workers
Go to any metropolitan city in the world right now and you will see them, building and fortifying infrastructures that tower towards the sky. Construction workers are an essential part of any city and it is through them that establishments and homes are possible. However, it is quite a dirty job – which is to say that it requires a lot of hands-on work that requires strength, resilience, and a determination.
In the ancient days, slaves were mistreated and were made to build monuments upon monuments to kings and pharaohs. The modern era has abolished these thoughts and these workers who sacrifice so much to build structures that protect and last for generations to come are now protected by certain rights and privileges for their services.
There are many hazards to the job as, according to the website of Hach and Rose, construction workers are more prone to file for accidents that require workers compensation such as slip and fall accidents, exposure to dangerous chemicals, wrongful death, et cetera. These workers specialize in what they do and must be quite learned before they go into the field of construction and so when something goes wrong due to something that was not in their intention and despite their best efforts to be careful, there are certain aspects of the job that cannot be controlled – such as the negligence of a certain, legally liable guilty party.
These compensation packages are designed to care for their employees in the event of an accident that requires medical attention. For a corporation or an insurance provider to withhold these rights is against the law and the injured individual, or whosoever may represent the individual, needs to fight for their right for rightful compensation.
If you or someone you know has been injured due to a construction accident, it is imperative that professional legal aid is sought at once.


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Playground:Bungarribee Homestead Park
Address: near Steeltrap Drive
Bungarribee NSW 2767
Bungarribee Homestead Park in on Steeltrap Drive in Bungarribee. It is unfenced, unsheltered and suitable for toddlers. Kids can enjoy varied playground elements has fort with slide, climbing nets, monkey bar, climbing and sliding poles, 4 seats see saw, merry go round, swings, and very interesting and challenging set of climbing frames. There are benches for parents to chill and watch their kids play. There are covered eating area with tables and BBQ. Public toilets are available. There is large grassy space where kids can burn energy,too.It is perfect location for families to enjoy some quality time together.
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Rosenthal StreetA family picnic area with something for everyone. A big fenced playground with plenty of toys for children, two tennis courts for older children and parents and a large grassy area for other ball games and running. There's a bike path, a couple of sheltered picnic tables and toilets near by. Parking is available along the street.
intersecton of Rosenthal St and Ballard Pl, Doonside NSW 2767, Australia
Gollan ParkSmaller playground with lots of area for children to run around and play. Car parking is available aside the road.
near 19 Doonside Road, Doonside NSW 2767, Australia
Charlie Bali ReservePlayground is located in next to a large open field for ball games. It offers lots of different toys to keep children entertained. There are two benches and a bikepath around the playground. Toilets parking spaces are a short walk away. Please help make this article better for other parents by taking and uploading a handful of photos when you visit, thanks
Charlie Bali Reserve, Knox Rd (at Eastern Rd), Doonside NSW 2766, Australia
Nurragingy Reserve PlaygroundNurragingy Reserve Playground is a great area with a couple of playgrounds located at different spots. There are lots of picnic tables and BBQ's and plenty of car parking space. It's a great family outing spot for hiking or ball sports or just family picnic. Please help make this article better for other parents by taking and uploading a handful of photos when you visit, thanks
near 40 Knox Road, Doonside NSW 2767, Australia
Paperbark ResevePaperbark Reseve playground is located on 26 Silvereye Circuit, Woodcroft, New South Wales. The playground is located in a residential area. It has 2 single pole merry-go-rounds, 2 swings and a flying fox all set on soft fall and is suitable for pre and primary schoolers. There is also a sheltered picnic area that has two picnic tables and a water fountain. There is a bicycle track all around the playground. The playground has an open field near it for children to run and play in.
26 Silvereye Circuit, Woodcroft NSW 2767, Australia
Deboraj Wicks ParkDeboraj Wicks Park is located on 1 Kerry Road, Blacktown, New South Wales. The park is located near residential homes. The park has two outdoor basketball/netball courts. It has swings, two forts, two slides, tunnels and spring riders for pre and primary schoolers. All these are placed on soft fall. It also has sheltered and unsheltered picnic areas and benches all round the playground and basketball/netball courts. This park is suitable for infants, pre schoolers, primary schoolers, high schoolers and disabled people.
1 Kerry Rd, Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia
Walpole ParkMany climbing and swinging toys make this playground a nice outing for all smaller children. A bike path surrounds the playground, there's plenty of grassy area to run around and play. Please help make this article better for other parents by taking and uploading a handful of photos when you visit, thanks
next to 151 Walters Road, Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia
Lancaster StThe Playground on 5 Lancaster Street, Blacktown, New South Wales. It is suitable for pre and primary school kids. It has a fort, see-saw and normal swings, monkey bar, slides and a sheltered picnic table for snack or lunches. It also has a drinking fountain. The playground is located within a residential area. The playground has a fence that run round it, but it has gaps in the fence.
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Giving back to their communities is an important part of the work culture at many North Bay companies. Formal giving committees, mentoring programs and widespread participation in Human Race events and other fundraisers make sizable impacts in the meager budgets of many local nonprofits and charities. Being a socially responsible employer also engages employees––and attracts new ones––as managers from the top down set examples of volunteerism for the entire staff.
"To be an officer at Exchange Bank, you're expected to play a leadership role in the community," says Lori Zaret, senior vice president of human resources for the Sonoma County-based bank. "Most of our officers serve on the boards of nonprofits and contribute in many other ways. If you are going to be a leader in this bank, you also need to be a leader in the community." Zaret herself donates HR consulting services to the Ceres Community Project, a nonprofit that prepares healthy meals for home delivery to low-income people struggling with serious illness (see Work/Life/People).
It would be difficult to find anyone among the bank's 400 employees who doesn't volunteer, she says. "I'd be very surprised if there's an employee who isn't contributing in some way at any one time, from making a simple donation to his or her favorite charity to baking cookies for a sale to raise money for another good cause. Helping the community is just part of our DNA. It's who we are. Giving back makes our employees feel connected to their communities."
But Exchange Bank doesn't monitor how often its employees volunteer, Zaret adds. "We don't keep track because we don't limit their participation. Not a day goes by that they aren't raising money for a worthy cause."
In 2015, Sonoma County-based Jackson Family Wines formalized an employee volunteer program, calling it Rooted for Good. "We've always had employees who took time to volunteer in the community," explains Katie Jackson, vice president of sustainability and external affairs for JFW. "We didn't track their volunteering activities before launching Rooted for Good, but historically they're huge supporters of local nonprofits. We saw they were doing so much volunteering on their own time—and the members of the Jackson family were, too—so Rooted for Good was developed as a way to bridge the interests of both so they complement each other."
In the first year of implementing Rooted for Good, JFW strived for 30 percent participation among its 1,500 employees company-wide– (800 of which live and work in the North Bay). "Instead, we far exceeded our goal, with more than 50 percent of employees involved in 26 company-sponsored volunteer events for a total of 4,320 volunteer hours," says Jackson. "With this program, we give two paid days for full-time employees to volunteer––one day for a companywide volunteer effort and one day for individual departments to volunteer. Getting paid is a good motivator and may have encouraged some employees who hadn't been active in volunteering before. It's very empowering and they enjoy a sense of accomplishment."
Giving back sometimes means getting dirty. Last year, Jackson was one of 40 JFW staff members who worked with the Russian Riverkeepers organization to clean up trash along the river. "We picked up about 4,000 pounds of garbage at an abandoned homeless encampment outside of Healdsburg," she says. "It was a lot of hard work and really messy, but it felt great for our group to achieve that."
Going forward, Jackson Family Wines has set a five-year goal to increase employee volunteerism to 75 percent. "We place a strong emphasis on this so that we can continue to support our communities and drive even more impact toward social good each year," says Jackson. "We give to more than 50 nonprofits annually, in all six counties in California where our employees live and work, and also at our property in Oregon. Giving back and helping others is really crucial to our sustainability, because there's a need in every community where we have wineries and vineyards."
Redwood Credit Union, with 18 branches (15 in the North Bay, two in Mendocino County and one in San Francisco), encourages employee volunteerism among its 500 employees, board and supervisory committee members, and supports it with an in-house recognition, including a Community Heart Award and a Pulse Award presented at all-staff meetings.
"We appreciate and recognize everyone in our organization who gives back to our community. Our Community Heart and Pulse Awards recognize those who provide leadership or contribute in special ways when serving and giving back to our communities," says Robin McKenzie, senior vice president of marketing and communications for RCU. "Our staff stays informed about volunteer opportunities through our Community Department, which sends out regular updates on where help is needed. There are always a ton of options, so every employee can find an opportunity that fits their schedule."
Funds donated or generated from RCU volunteer activities companywide in 2015 totaled approximately $4 million and represented 3,800 volunteer hours. A few examples of RCU's 2016 employee commitment to the community includes RCU's United Way workplace giving campaign, which raised more than $105,000; its three-county participation in the Human Race, in which more than 115 employees ran or walked in support of 32 nonprofits (raising more than $25,000); and its work to help victims of Lake County wildfires, which raised more than $2.5 million for victims of the 2015 fires, and more than $263,000 for victims of the 2016 Clayton fire.
"Each year, we go out into the community and perform a random act of kindness, such as buying a cup of coffee or a meal for someone unexpectedly," says McKenzie. "Funds are provided to help us achieve that, and there's 100 percent employee, board and supervisory committee participation. Everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful connection with someone."
Rewarding employees who go above and beyond in volunteering is also a hallmark of Novato-based W. Bradley Electric, a commercial electrical contracting company with 275 employees. It presents a "Humanitarian Award" to a staff member that excels in giving his or her own time to the community, not necessarily pre-sanctioned as part of the company's giving plans. WBE itself won the 2015 Heart of Marin Award for Corporate Community Service presented by the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership (see "Helping Hands,").
Kevin Bradley, vice president of business development for WBE, says the company of about 75 employees tends to work with nonprofits with a formal volunteering program in place, he adds, such as the Boys & Girls Club of Marin and Petaluma, the North Bay Children's Center and Marin Food Bank.
At the children's center, WBE employees helped maintain the extensive gardens. They also routinely sort food and organize the Food Bank warehouse, and several employees recently rolled up their sleeves to work on the Habitat for Humanity project in Novato. "By working with these agencies and others, we can offer flexibility for our employees' time of day and time of year to volunteer," he says. "They get paid while volunteering, because it's usually part of their day on company time."
WBE initiated a Giving Committee several years ago with a budget of tens of thousands of dollars to help nonprofits. "The committee picks the organizations to assist and makes the donations," says Bradley. "In 2015, we donated a total of $219,000 to nonprofits, and we expect to best that amount by 12 or 13 percent in 2016. Our employee volunteering has blossomed into a much more organized and philanthropic endeavor in recent years, thanks to the efforts of our CEO, Leslie Murphy."
The company's Random Acts of Kindness Committee creates spur-of-the-moment ways for employees to volunteer and donate. Every month, the employees on the committee select individuals and organizations to surprise with unexpected gifts. Past efforts have included giving snacks to firefighters and police officers, presenting contributions to an animal shelter to aid with pet adoptions and putting together backpacks filled with supplies to hand out to schoolchildren.
Companies with a smaller employee base can make big impacts, too. Kiosk, a full-service marketing and advertising agency with 36 employees in Novato, donates at least 10 percent of its billable hours (more than 7,500 hours in 2016) and 10 percent of company profits each year to its charities of choice. The company chooses a charity based on employee nominations of those they wish to support. "By doing that, we can tie company social events to charitable fundraising, thereby forming a strong connection between having fun and doing good work for others," says Susi Lynam, Kiosk's vice president of operations and human resources.
Lynam explains there are two aspects to Kiosk's charity work––fundraising and volunteering time, particularly to local agencies such as Homeward Bound of Novato, a primary provider of homeless shelters and services in Marin County. Kiosk employees have donated many hours working in the nonprofit's gardens, where produce is grown for the residents, and also recently helped assemble furniture and prepare for opening day of Oma Village, a Homeward Bound housing project for families leaving homelessness. Kiosk also puts a team together to participate in the Marin Human Race and to help raise money for charity, collecting at least $1,500 every year for the cause.
Inside the Kiosk office, some of the fundraising events include dress-up days, when employees are encouraged to wear costumes or apparel that capture a certain light-hearted or seasonal theme, such as Big Hair Day, Western Day, '80s Day and Halloween. Kiosk donates $25 for each staffer who participates. "At the end of the day we tally up how many people dressed up and the total is given to the charity we're supporting that year. It's an easy and fun way for the staff to raise funds, which can total hundreds of dollars, in a single day," says Lynam.
Despite having only 18 employees among its three branches in Napa Valley, Mechanics Bank won CVNL's Heart of Napa Award for Corporate Community Service last year. "I don't believe we won because of the dollars we contributed but because of our absolutely genuine approach to partnering with local nonprofit agencies," explains Tracy Calkins, Napa Valley area manager for Mechanics Bank. He credits a long-standing relationship with the Napa Valley Coalition of Nonprofit Agencies for focusing the bank's volunteer work, much of it handled behind the scenes.
"It was through the coalition that I heard about many of the aches and pains and challenges faced by our local nonprofits," he says. "For us, it's not just showing up and volunteering at their events. It's going a step farther by looking at their event budgets and helping them with their line items to find ways to cut the expenses. We take a holistic approach by asking, 'What do you need?' Sometimes they're shocked by that approach.
"Although we may not always be able to write the size of check they'd like, we pride ourselves on taking the additional steps to support not only their finance and banking needs but confirming how we might partner them with others who can help," he continues. "Sometimes it takes a village."
The bank supports about 40 events annually in Napa Valley that it sponsors, donates to or contributes to in some way, and pays employees for up to 12 hours per year to volunteer locally. Bank employees supported 26 community-based organizations in 2015 by contributing more than 1,626 volunteer hours.
One large fundraiser supported by the bank's employees every year is the Harvest Stomp to benefit the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation. "Hundreds of people attend this event, and the bank usually has 15 or 16 employees donating their time to manage the check-in process," says Calkins. Since 2010, Mechanics Bank has provided a specialized wireless credit card terminal program to nonprofits where the bank waives or greatly reduces merchant processing fees charged.
Educating teens about money is a focus for Redwood Credit Union, which organizes frequent financial literacy events, including those offered at North Bay high schools and for youth organizations. Called Bites of Reality, each event is staffed by several RCU employee volunteers. "Offering free financial education is a major focus for RCU," says McKenzie. "Money management is a key life skill, but it's traditionally not taught in school. The Bite of Reality events help us reach teens, who'll soon be entering their adult lives, and give them a taste of real-world money management challenges in a safe environment."
At Bites of Reality each student is assigned an adult life scenario ( such as career, family and debt) and a fixed monthly income to manage it. RCU employees staff numerous tables, each representing a different monthly expense such as rent, transportation, baby supplies and phone service. The students move from table to table, facing tough choices on how to stretch their dollars and learn to separate their wants from their needs. RCU also offers financial education to adults via regular local seminars, helpful website information and through events like last year's free money management event with financial expert Jean Chatzky at the Green Music Center.
Independent Teen City, held annually at Santa Rosa Junior College to benefit foster youth, is a similar program in which Exchange Bank participates. Bank employees teach students how to open a bank account and come up with a monthly budget for rent, food and utilities to help prepare them for independent living.
Exchange Bank supports five designated corporate charities annually, with events scattered throughout the year, that result in companywide employee participation. In 2016, bank employees raised close to $100,000 to benefit these nonprofits.
"The Human Race is one of our corporate-sponsored charities," says Zaret. "We begin fundraising for it early in the year and continue right up until the race in May." Overall the bank donates more than $600,000 to more than 300local nonprofits and charities each year.
Employees at the bank's 19 branches may also select a charity to support. "Each branch gets to decide what's meaningful to them. They may put on caned food drives, coat and blanket drives, book drives, a Secret Santa program and so forth to benefit agencies such as Catholic Charities, COTS [Committee on the Shelterless] and other nonprofits," she says.
"At Exchange Bank, we give of our time, our talent, and our treasury," she adds. "It's how we have a relationship with the community. Silent auctions, bake sales, gift baskets—you name it and we're doing it nearly every single day."'
Want to maximize the impact of your employees' volunteer work? Companies (even those with a formal volunteering program) can turn to the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County or the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership for assistance.
The Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, operating since 1972, can match businesses with nonprofits in need of hands-on volunteers and help with fundraising in many different ways. By knowing where the greatest needs exist in the county, the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County works with companies to meet goals for volunteerism. According to a recent Corporation for National and Community Service report, more than 38 percent of Sonoma County residents volunteer on a regular basis, much more than other California communities.
The annual Human Race, organized by the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, is the largest and most visible fundraiser for nonprofits in the county. Thousands of people collect pledges to run or walk in the race (either 3K or 10K), many representing their employers, and hundreds more volunteer their time in other capacities before, during and after race day. Proceeds are distributed among the participants' chosen charities. For more information, contact the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County at volunteernow.org or visit humanracenow.org.
The Volunteer Center of Sonoma County also works with ecologically minded nonprofits to offer two to three projects on the same day each quarter for GET (Greener Earth Together, sponsored by Keysight Technologies), which provides volunteer opportunities that employees can do together in a team building atmosphere.
The Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) finds opportunities for companies to engage their employees in volunteerism in Marin, Napa and Solano counties. Based in San Rafael, CVNL was first founded in 1965 as the Volunteer Bureau. Small to large businesses work with CVNL to build a social responsibility program, coordinate a day of service for employees to volunteer and/or provide opportunities for their employees to join the boards of local nonprofits on a pro bono basis. Customized volunteering opportunities can also be arranged at the company's location or offsite.
CVNL managed more than 3,700 volunteers at projects in Marin and Napa counties in 2015, according to Anton Timms, the agency's director of volunteer services.
CVNL hosts large recognition events every year to present its Heart of Marin and Heart of Napa awards. One of the award categories is the Corporate Community Service Award, presented to a business that's fostered and encouraged volunteerism and philanthropy among its employees. The agency inaugurated Heart of Napa awards recognition in 2015. To learn more about CVNL, visit cvnl.org or contact Anton Timms at (415) 448-0340.
Business professionals wishing to hone their job skills while also giving back to the community have completed 20 successful pro bono projects for nonprofits through the Expertise Exchange program at the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. Established in 2013, Expertise Exchange pairs the business acumen of managers and supervisors––some retired, with decades of experience, and others still climbing the career ladder––with nonprofits seeking consulting help. Areas of expertise needed by many nonprofits include strategic planning, marketing and public relations, financial management, conflict resolution, human resources, website planning, information technology and myriad other operating issues.
Lori Norcia, director of volunteer and nonprofit services for the Volunteer Center, sends a quarterly call for submissions to nonprofits needing assistance, though many of these agencies (there are more than 1,000 nonprofits in Sonoma County) reach out to her year-round.
"We look at the submissions, then look at our list of available business consultants," she says. "It's important to correctly match the consultant to the project. Some nonprofits believe they need one type of professional assistance when they may really need some other type. We guide them through that process."
Approximately 30 professionals have worked on projects that can take 30 to 90 days to complete, donating approximately five hours of their time each week to help the nonprofits achieve their goals.
For more information about Expertise Exchange, contact Lori Norcia at (707) 573-3385 or visit volunteernow.org.
Melissa Bradley, who founded Bradley Real Estate in 1997, has a soft spot for charities, community-building events and other good causes. After starting the business in her home, her first office opened in the Red Hill Shopping Center in Sana Anselmo in 1998, which is why she first began giving back to the community by supporting San Anselmo schools, the community and the town's chamber of commerce events.
"Our involvement just grew from there as we opened more offices in the North Bay," she says. "We received so many requests from nonprofits needing assistance that we just couldn't say no. Now we support as many as we can."
With more than 400 employees and 13 North Bay offices, Bradley Real Estate staff and agents pitch in year-round at more than 100 community events and fundraisers annually, including the Fairfax Festival and Parade, Mill Valley Winterfest, Sausalito Jazz & Blues by the Bay, Marinwood Art Show, Marinwood Brewfest, Petaluma Art & Garden Festival, the Butter and Egg Days Parade and Festival in Petaluma, Tiburon Friday Nights on Main and the Marin Humane Society's Woofstock and Catapalooza celebrations to name just a few. Fundraisers supported by the company include the San Anselmo Country Fair Day and Parade to benefit San Anselmo Recreation, the Dipsea Race for Zero Breast Cancer and the Marin Color 5K benefitting the Rotary Club of Ignacio Foundation (seriously, there are way too many to list them all here).
Bradley says her company's hosting and support of community-building and charitable organizations, including sponsorships and in-kind donations, totals well above $200,000 every year. "As a company, we support several hundred organizations and are involved in five to 10 charitable or community-building events each month—sometimes two or three per week or more." Bradley works closely with a full-time community relations person to help her coordinate the many activities and keep track of employees' participation.
Employees, she adds, are usually paid to staff booths and help out at events, and her agents, as independent contractors, typically volunteer on their own time.
"Our participation in these many events comes back to us in an enormous amount of business goodwill," says Bradley. "We hear all the time from people that they want to support our company because we supported their charity or that they know we're a huge supporter of our communities in general."
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text: Friday 5 December 2014 Which? voted Solent as one of the top creative unis in the UK! For the second year running, Southampton Solent University has been voted one of the top creative universities by students in the Which? University Student Survey 2014. Based on the views of more than 12,500 undergraduate students across the UK, Southampton Solent has been rated one of the top six creative universities in the country. "Professional staff, innovative programmes of study, incredible work opportunities and cutting-edge facilities make Solent one of the UK's top creative industry providers," says Vice-Chancellor, Professor Graham Baldwin. "Coupled with a wealth of societies, strong links with the region's arts and events scene and a city rich in culture, we have an excellent creative provision at Southampton Solent," he continues. As in previous years, the survey asked students to rate their university on different extra-curricular aspects. Students gave their views on different extra-curricular aspects including, sport, creativity, politics, student union activities and local nightlife. With regards to creativity, students were asked how big a role music, theatre, dance and visual arts play in their university life, and what arts societies, events and facilities were available at their place of study. Naomi Oiku, President of Solent University's Students' Union says, "We have a huge range of activities and opportunities for students. As well as fashion and sports societies we have a society for aspiring DJs and Sonar Media, which gives students the chance to have their own radio show, film their own TV series, screen the latest blockbuster movies or write a magazine." For more information about courses within the creative industries, take a look at our course pages. To find out about the societies and events on offer at Southampton Solent University's Students' Union visit www.solentsu.co.uk Note to the editor: Which? University is a free and independent website to help students make more informed decisions about higher education, featuring information on more than 30,000 courses and around 300 universities and colleges to search and compare. It brings together facts and statistics from official sources, combined with real-life insight from students and the unbiased, expert analysis you'd expect from Which?. For further information contact the media office on 023 8201 3040 or email firstname.lastname@example.com Share this article Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Print


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The climate is refreshing, often referred to as "eternal spring". The views of the Gulf of Nicoya from the hotel's 1,400 meter (4,200 foot) elevation are spectacular. Monteverde is an ideal destination for relaxing and enjoying the wonders of the tropics. A visit of at least two nights in Monteverde is recommended.
Come visit the Hotel Fonda Vela and discover the beauty of Costa Rica's highlands. Situated on the continental divide, the weather patterns from both the Caribbean and Pacific oceans contribute to creating our cloud forest. Monteverde is a wonderful example of a cloud forests ecosystem. On the Hotel property, you will find lush forests and verdant pastures that are excellent for birding and hiking. We maintain over a kilometer of nature trails. In this tranquil setting, you can often see parrots and toucans that come to feed in the wild fruit trees. During certain months, the Fonda Vela is an excellent place to see Resplendent Quetzals and Three-wattled Bellbirds. Two kilometers away is the world famous, 10,500-hectare (26,000 acres) Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. We can help you choose and book the local tours and attractions most suitable to your desires. The Fonda Vela Hotel has nine buildings nestled in the beautifully 35 acre landscaped property. Each is designed with natural lighting, privacy and warmth. All have large windows, with views of our forest, bringing the outside beauty into each luxurious, comfortable and cozy room. If needed, you can request wheelchair accessibility when you make your reservation.


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Roasted Halibut and Potatoes With Rosemary
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- 1 ½ pounds fingerling potatoes
- Kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 (6- to 8-ounce) halibut fillets (or substitute other firm-fleshed white fish), about 1-inch thick
- Black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon roughly chopped rosemary, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary, for garnish
- Pinch of red-pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon crushed fennel seeds (optional)
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Boil potatoes in well-salted water for 15 minutes, until tender. Rinse with cold water to cool, then cut each potato in half lengthwise.
- Transfer potatoes to shallow roasting pan, or rimmed baking sheet large enough to hold potato halves in 1 layer.
- Drizzle potatoes generously with 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil. Using your hands, massage the potatoes to coat with oil and turn potatoes cut-side up. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Roast potatoes, uncovered, until nicely browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
- As potatoes cook, prepare the fish: Season fish fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with garlic, rosemary, red-pepper flakes and crushed fennel seeds, if using. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then rub seasoning into fillets.
- When potatoes are brown, use a spatula to push them to the sides of baking dish, leaving room in the center for the fish. Lay fillets side by side in 1 layer. Roast fish until opaque and just cooked through, about 15 minutes. It should flake when pressed gently.
- Transfer fish and potatoes to a warm platter or individual plates. In a small bowl, mix together parsley, lemon zest and finely chopped rosemary. Sprinkle parsley mixture over fish and potatoes. Serve with lemon wedges.
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During an exclusive interview on SaharaTV, Nigeria's foremost female media personality and award-winning broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda revealed that she is quite different from women and girls around the world.
"I've never had a wedding day dream in my life," Iyanda told SaharaTV's Adeola Fayehun.
While millions of girls and women have already imagined their own elaborate wedding day ceremonies, schemed and sketched designs for a one-of-a-kind wedding gown and even compiled music playlists for the wedding reception festivities, Iyanda simply said: "I never thought to be married."
"Part of the reason why I'm not married is because I haven't found a person I can trust with my most vulnerable self," she said.
The "vulnerable self" of Ms. Funmi Iyanda is open to interpretation, but the statuesque, charismatic media icon made it clear that she values the institution of marriage and welcomes companionship.
Iyanda, raised mainly by her father, --who taught her that her gender should not stop her from achieving whatever she wanted to-- says she defines herself first, as a person, not as a woman.
She understands the demands and pressures of women who work in the media sector and are constantly thrusted in the public eye. Her status as a single mother living in Nigeria may certainly compound the pressure.
"Nigeria, more than anywhere else, deeply frowns on the issue of single motherhood," Iyanda said.
She explained that the father of her daughter plays a role in the life of her daughter.
But being a single mother has yet to slow her down.
As a well-respected figure in Nigeria's media industry, Iyanda wears several hats as a producer, presenter, journalist, CEO of Ignite Media and activist.
Iyanda recently returned from Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania where she joined almost three dozen African women (with the likes of South African actress Rosie Motene and Congolese singer Barbara Kanam) for a 5-day hike on Africa's tallest mountain. The symbolic trek, purposed to advocate the ceasing of violence against women, coincided with March 8 International Women's Day,
At the end of the journey, Iyanda tweeted that she "almost died."
"…most life altering experience of my life. still struggling 2 assimilate all. I can't walk and my fingers r still frozen so each word hurts."
"…just came off the mountain. 5 days of hiking/climbing 10 hours a day thru rain forest, savanna, tundra den arctic regions, no bath"
But, women empowerment is not the only issue that Iyanda is ready to advocate. The self-described "product of Nigeria's military era," stood alongside fellow Nigerians at the anti-fuel subsidy removal protests in January.
"What was going on then was completely unacceptable…aside from the fact that Nigeria is a fragile economy there's nowhere, nowhere in the world where you… would try to implement an economic policy that would mean a 117 percent or thereabout increment... It doesn't work, you don't do that…it's a bit inhumane," Iyanda told SaharaTV's Adeola Fayehun.
Iyanda said that the Occupy Nigeria movement is a "pre-revolution," an "awakening of the people."
"Don't go by what you see on Twitter alone," she said. "If you get into a bus or a taxi in Nigeria now, they are discussing with you the infinite details, you know, of the budget, of political decisions, of policies that are being taken. People are taking more interest in how Nigeria is being run. I think it's good. This is how democracy supposed to be practiced. It's good for the leaders, too, because it makes them more conscious of the decisions that they take. I think if we had been doing this all through the time that we were experiencing the dictatorship and military government we would have gone a lot farther than where we are now," she said.
So, where will activism and media lead Ms. Funmi Iyanda in the future? The possibilities are many, but for Iyanda, making a difference is all it takes.
"I would not have gone into the media if I didn't think that what I did could make a difference in our social landscape." Funmi Iyanda
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It appears that the Harsen House won't be the only LEED-certified project that will rise along West 72nd Street. According to a report that appeared in Friday's Real Deal, 200 West 72nd Street will seek an unspecified level of LEED certification for 196 luxury rental units and 48,000 square feet of retail space which the building will offer across its bottom 5 floors.
The $200 million, 19-story tower, which was designed by Handel Architects and is being developed by the Gotham Organization, will rise on the southwest corner of 72nd and Broadway and should be completed sometime in 2009; leasing for the apartments will open early next year. The Real Deal reports that Gotham is "pretty close" to inking three tenants for the retail space, which ranges in price from $100 per square foot on the lower sub-ground floors to $550 per square foot on street level.
200 West 72nd Street is the former site of the Colonial Club, which dated from 1892 and was designed by Henry Kilburn. Efforts in 2005 to landmark the site were unsuccessful, and demolition only recently wrapped up. Zoning restrictions cap the height of the project at 210 feet and, at least as of this past August, no community space was planned for the building. David Picket, the head of the Gotham Organization, told The Real Deal that the building's retail space should fare well thanks to both its visible, wide angle corner location and continuous glass walls. "It's a highly visible corner because of the nature of the geometry," he said. "It's not a right angle; it's an obtuse angle, which allows for greater visibility."
A few blocks north on the west side of Amsterdam Avenue and 76th Street, the Related Companies' Harrison condominium project is currently drilling foundations. While these green construction efforts are important to note, it should be kept in mind that two different hundred-year old buildings were demolished to clear the way for this new construction to proceed. (At the Harrison, a Romanesque former carriage house failed to earn landmark status and was razed despite significant local protest).
New development, of course, is inevitable, particularly in a city like New York which is constantly tearing itself down and building itself back up. Still, any celebration of LEED certification should be tempered by a reminder that the energy embodied by new construction- LEED-certified or not- dwarfs that in efforts to rehabilitate and retrofit existing buildings. Here's hoping that 2008 is the year where this consideration comes to the forefront of any discussion of sustainable construction and green design principles, both locally and across the rest of the country.


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This week started with an ominous bang. It was "Black Monday" for bankers, financiers and investors at all wealth levels as a big chunk of the U.S. banking system imploded. The week has been tough on the Republican presidential candidate and war-lovin' (which means deeper debt-spendin') Senator John McCain, too. The George W. Bush clone has found himself scrambling to criticize the mismanagement that led to the demise of Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch, blaming the latest, alarming developments on "unbridled corruption and greed," even as – typically – he avoided reality and steered clear of recognizing that Republican policies since the Reagan era that have deregulated American corporations and let them get away with just about everything, including not paying their fair share of taxes, have been hugely responsible for the greedfest Wall Street's money movers have long enjoyed. Until now.
Despite the widespread, painful fallout from "Black Monday," at least one big risk-taker has scored triumphantly in the money game, proving that it still can be done – with art, though, not with stocks or subprime mortgages or debt-to-be-repaid of dubious value acquired from countless secondary or more-distant sources.
That's the British artist Damien Hirst, who brought to a two-part Sotheby's auction sale in London on Monday and Tuesday a batch of his older works and some all-new works. (The auction bore the title "Beautiful Inside My Head Forever.") In doing so, Hirst broke with a long-established protocol in the international art market, according to which artworks are normally sold at auction by collectors who had purchased them from commercial galleries or from earlier auctions. In bringing his works to auction himself, Hirst completely bypassed his usual dealers at blue-chip galleries in London and New York.
As the Sun, referring to the artist who is "best known for suspending a shark in a tank of formaldehyde" inimitably puts it in a headline, Hirst's Sotheby's success was a case of "Shark 'n' Awe." The controversy-loving British tabloid reports that Hirst "smashed records by raking in £111 MILLION [$198.7 million] from an auction of his crackpot artworks. The payday was TEN TIMES more than the previous high for a sale of pieces by a single artist, Sotheby's said." The results of the sale "stunned Hirst," who had "feared the [current, worldwide] credit crunch would scare off collectors." The 43-year-old artist observed: "I'm totally amazed that my art is selling while banks are falling."
The Sun adds: "The top-priced item in the two-day auction was 'The Golden Calf,' one of the artist's notorious works featuring pickled animals. It went for £10.3 million [$18.4 million], the highest price paid to date for a Hirst at auction. A dead tiger shark in a tank called 'The Kingdom' sold for £9.5 million [almost $17 million]….And even 'The Abyss' – a collection of [cigarette] butts – fetched £1.8million [$3.2 million]." Other Hirst works in the sale featured butterflies.
Last night, the Scotsman reports, Hirst "said 'people would rather put their money into butterflies than banks' after economic gloom failed to dampen enthusiasm for his work."
One bidder in the Sotheby's sale said of Hirst's artwork: "It is iconic, inherently British….His work challenges people, and visually it is stunning." However, Reuters reports, Hirst's creations are "not to everyone's taste." The news agency quotes Charles Thomson, a co-founder of the Stuckist figurative-art movement, who remarked: "The art world has gone stark, raving bonkers. It is akin to a fever, a plague people have caught. It won't last forever." (Reuters)
Commenting on the Hirst auction after the first night of the sale, Sir Norman Rosenthal, the former exhibitions director at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, told the Guardian: "Banks fall over, art triumphs."
Of the activity in the Sotheby's salesroom on the first evening of the two-part sale, the Guardian noted: "Like asteroids on an inexorable collision course, the spectacular sale had converged on the most spectacular bank collapse of the century: in the buzz of chatter in Italian, German and French before the sale, the question was whether there would be any millionaires left in the swirling clouds of space dust for Hirst to pick off. There were, but they were hiding at the end of telephone lines or in the private boardrooms sheltering some of Sotheby's very favorite customers….On the big lots, the bidders in the room, almost all with mobiles clamped to their ears as they gambled somebody else's money, dropped out pathetically early at about the £1 [million] mark, leaving the battlefield to the anonymous voices on the banks of phones."
As he took in the results of the second session of the Sotheby's auction, Hirst said: "I guess it means that people would rather put their money into butterflies than banks – seems like a better world today to me." (Sun)


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Spring soil conditions – The impact on UK farmers
The effect of spring soil conditions on crop production in the UK.
- March. A farmers' overall workload is increasing greatly. Towards the end of the month, the T0 will be applied (fungicides) and spring drilling will be completed in core arable areas. Further north however (particularly in Scotland) they will still be drilling.
- April. From the middle to end of the month T1's are applied. These include broad-leaved weed applications along with PGR and any relevant trace elements. In mid April we're starting to get warmer days though some nights remain cold, bringing the threat of frost.
Arylex™ active and spring crop production.
High product performance is crucial for successful and sustained weed control. Arylex is effective during warm days and cold nights enabling a wider window of application and easier management of workload.


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48 Group members Kashiwagi Yuki and Sashihara Rino appeared for a Baitoru press event today. Reporters were initially allowed to a on-the-spot interview with the members but the format was suddenly changed to one where only the commercial director was allowed to post questions. The event ended without any followup to the scandal.
Usually, for commercial press events, even though organizers would request for reporters to ask more questions related to the event, reporters have freedom to ask a variety of questions. For this event, reporters were informed that only the commercial director will be allowed to question so queries from reporters were not acknowledged. The organizer also mentioned that if any reporters try to pose questions outside the scope of this event, they could be stopped.
"I want to work hard for 1 year"
When asked if she about next year's Sousenkyo, Kashiwagi Yuki said with a smile "I want to work hard for 1 year.However, i have seen how thick Sasshi's wall is."
Sashihara Rino also expressed interested in aiming for a 3rd win. "I want to get a straight win but what happens next year is a question mark."


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Welcome to Footprints in the Sand, the place in which I share the pictures I've taken on my travels around the world. I created this page because I couldn't find a photo-uploading site that I was happy with. I don't have much to share as of yet, but I hope that over the coming years, I'll be able to fill this gallery with many interesting places and people!
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You need to be careful when driving someone else's car because if you are not insured, you could be breaking the law.
Every different insurance company that we work with at Call Wiser has different terms and conditions when it comes to driving other peoples' cars. For most of the insurers that we deal with, if you have a fully comprehensive policy, you will have something called a 'driving other cars extension.' This means that just the main policyholder, not the named drivers, will be able to driver another person's car but with third party cover only.
By having third party cover only, it is the most basic level of cover and means that you can claim insurance for any damages, compensation or injuries inflicted upon third parties as a result of your driving. However, this means that you will not be able to claim any damages to the vehicle that you are driving. So if you borrow your friend's car and get into accident, any repairs or replacements will have to come out of your own pocket.
The driving other cars extension is designed to be for emergency use and not as a long-term solution for using someone else's car. Typically, the following criteria applies for the driving other cars extension to be effective:
It is important to read the small print on your insurance policy when it comes to driving someone else's car. To have the driving extension, it needs to be present on your motor certificate or insurance, otherwise you are not eligible to use other vehicles. If you do not have your motor certificate of insurance because it has been paperless since 2013, you can always request it from your insurance provider or Call Wiser.
You will typically have access to driving other cars extension if you have a fully comprehensive policy but depending on your insurer, you may get the same privilege if you have basic third party or third party, theft and fire cover too.
As per the criteria above, your age, occupation and type of vehicle are very important. You must be older than 25 to exercise the use of driving other cars extension and the insurance policy may depend on your occupation. Insurers consider that some occupations may require you to use other peoples' vehicles more commonly such as carers, nurses, policemen, mechanics and paramedics.
Many insurance policies don't allow you to drive your partner or spouse's vehicle and this is something that many would consider obvious. This stresses the importance to check the conditions on your policy very carefully.
If you are caught driving someone else's car without insurance, there can be very serious consequences for both the vehicle owner and the driver. Accordingly, if you are caught without the correct insurance, it can lead to heavy fines, 6 to 8 penalty points and prosecution.
The IN10 is the offence for using a vehicle without insurance and the IN12 is giving consent to someone to drive your car without insurance (Source: Penalty Points Endorsement)
In a real case, a young girl from London was caught driving her Mum's car without insurance and together they received a fine of £5,000. (Source: This is Money)
You must be very carefully when using someone else's car. You must avoid getting a driving conviction or it will make it harder and more expensive to get insurance in the future.
To avoid the potential consequences and small print mishaps of driving someone else's car, the best option is to be added to someone's policy as a named driver. This simply involves the main policyholder adding you to their policy so that you can drive their vehicle as often as you like. At Call Wiser, we allow customers to add additional drivers to their policy at any point. We require basic details of the named drivers including their contact details, driver's license and claims history. We process everything via email so we can get your named drivers insured as soon as possible.
But if you don't want to put another driver on your policy for a long period of time, you can simply opt for short term car insurance. Here, you will be required to pay just a few pounds to cover someone and you can choose how long for such as 1 day, 14 days, 28 days or more. This is ideal for someone who needs to be insured to drive your car because they are moving house, going to University or going on holiday.
At Call Wiser, we are dedicated to finding the best car insurance policies for our customers. Working with over 30 of the top insurance companies in the country, we can compare different deals and offers to find the best way to insure your additional drivers. Simply call us today on 0333 003 3270 for a free and no obligation quote.
Even if you have questions about whether you can drive someone else's car, our team of insurance experts are based in our head offices in Andover, Hampshire and they are ready to take your call.


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Appealing to Younger Buyers
By Keith Loria
In today's housing market, younger people are buying homes at a greater rate than they ever have over the last decade. In fact, a recent report by the National Association of REALTORS® revealed that 31 percent of homebuyers come from Generation X (those born between 1965 and 1979) and 28 percent of recent home purchases were made by millennials—those born between 1980 and 2000.
These numbers show just how important it is to make sure you do everything you can to attract these young, often first-time, buyers.
One of the best ways to do this is to make use of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest when marketing your home. Talk with your real estate agent and make sure he or she is using these valuable sites to not only list your house, but to include catchy videos, photos and descriptions that appeal to these buyers.
Walkability is a huge selling point today for young couples, so highlight a home's location near public transportation, commuter routes, fitness centers and even nearby shops and restaurants.
As for the listing itself, if your home has a formal dining room or den, call them home offices, game rooms or extra bedrooms, and demonstrate which rooms would be suitable for entertaining guests. Most young people will use the kitchen for eating, so dining rooms are becoming obsolete for this generation.
It's also important to highlight any technological advancements in the house, be it a security system, high-speed Internet availability or any automated systems. And stage the space with a top-of-the-line home entertainment system in the family room or living room and let people envision what watching TV in their own home will look like.
Most millennials aren't going to want to spend their weekends fixing up the house, so they'll be more likely to look for homes that don't require much maintenance. Wood floors and granite countertops are preferable because there's not much work involved in the upkeep.
Younger homebuyers tend to have set ideas on what they want within the space and will most likely be willing to renovate some part of the house to make it more their style. A savvy agent will include information about an FHA 203(k) loan with their marketing materials to show buyers that they can include renovation costs into their mortgage.
Young buyers also prefer open spaces, so declutter any extra rooms and take out any old-looking furnishings, replacing them with modern chairs and lighting fixtures.
If the home has green elements, highlight those as well. Most of the under-30 crowd is very interested in saving the environment.
Of course, not every buyer is the same, and you may find an older buyer interested in your home. Regardless, doing what you can to attract the greatest number of potential buyers is key to a successful and quick sale.
To learn more about what you can do so that your home attracts younger buyers, contact our office today.


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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Fall officially arrived at Sacramento State and the rain came down just in time for men's soccer's Big West Conference opener against perennial powerhouse UC Santa Barbara. Despite the weather and the tough opponent, Sacramento State won their league opener, 1-0, over the Gauchos.
UC Santa Barbara (6-5-0, 0-1-0 Big West) came into the week ranked seventh in the Far West Region. For Sacramento State (3-6-2, 1-0-0 Big West), the match was its sixth against nationally or regionally ranked teams this season.
The difference in Wednesday night's match came late as junior midfielder Matt Carnefix delivered the game-winning goal in the 79th minute.
The play started when Benji Kikanovic picked up a deflection and took it toward the near side of the box. As he closed toward the goal, all four Santa Barbara defenders in the area collapsed on him, leaving the far side of the box wide open for a charging Carnefix.
Carnefix received a soft pass from Kikanovic right near the top of the box. He took one touch to control the ball before striking it low into the near corner for the first goal of the night and his first of the season.
The duo had a similar opportunity just a few minutes later, but an excellent save by the Gauchos' keeper kept it a one-goal match. And although UC Santa Barbara put together a late push, they were unable to find the equalizer as Sacramento State took the match, 1-0.
In total, the Gauchos actually outshot the Hornets, 12-11, though Sacramento State held the edge in shots on frame, 6-5. Sacramento State also led in corner kicks, 6-3.
All 12 of UC Santa Barbara's shots came in the second half as the Hornets put together an excellent team effort to prevent good looks for the Gauchos through the first 45 minutes.
Throughout the first half, Sacramento State controlled the ball very well but was just unable to create the right opportunities. The opposite was true in the second half, where UC Santa Barbara seemed to control the ball more often, but Sacramento State created just enough opportunities to capitalize.
Carnefix took two total shots on the night, placing both on goal. Kikanovic, in addition to his third assist of the year, also took three shots (one on goal). Jack Larter, Justin Bedig, RJ Moorhouse, and Oscar Govea all added their own shots in the match, as well.
Freshman Ryan Curtis made the start in goal for Sacramento State and made a career-high five saves in the win.
Wednesday night's match was Sacramento State's first Big West Conference match of the year. They have now won three straight conference openers dating back to 2016. In addition to their conference opener, it was also just the team's fourth home match so far this season. The win was not only a big victory over a conference opponents, but it was a historic win for head coach Mike Linenberger, who clinched his 200th career win in the effort.
Last night, with a 1-0 victory over UC Santa Barbara, men's soccer head coach Mike Linenberger clinched his 200th career win. #StingersUp pic.twitter.com/eedmDoiky2— Sacramento State Men's Soccer (@SacStMSoccer) October 4, 2018
Big West play continues as the Hornets head out on the road to take on UC Irvine in southern California. That match on Saturday, Oct. 6, is scheduled for a 7:00 pm kickoff. More information can always be found by visiting the Men's Soccer 2018 Schedule online at HornetSports.com.