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By Bo Peabody
Renzell Founder
In the mid-90s, two restaurants—Ferran Adria's El Bulli in Spain and Thomas Keller's The French Laundry in Napa Valley—pioneered the modern tasting menu, introducing multi-hour dining experiences with upwards of forty or fifty courses. What defined these meals was not just the sheer volume of food and time, but the lack of autonomy for the diner. This was art, crafted by artists and consumed by people who wanted to partake.
Tasting menus, while not exactly de rigeur, are becoming more commonplace. Restaurants do it for a variety of reasons: to show off their ambition, to focus their output, control costs, and to create a common, market-driven experience for every guest. Dan Barber, of Blue Hill, once said of his change to a tasting menu: "our menu is dictated by what comes in from the farm in the morning. I don't think people realize that not having a menu here isn't a gimmick. Farmers aren't responding to my menu requests. They're leading the dance."
The rise of the tasting menu has also coincided with the rise in adventurous eating. We are more and more willing to give ourselves over to the artistry of the chef, the creativity of the food, and the construct of the meal. In many ways, the tasting menu has pushed the restaurant experience forward more than any other recent trend.
It used to be unthinkable that you'd simply enter a restaurant and be fed. Having no choice was anathema to the very definition of hospitality. Guests were picky and innovation in restaurants was a fairly anodyne experience, left mainly to the Explorer's Club. The current mass audience of Anthony Bourdain's adventure eating franchise wouldn't have existed except as a carnival sideshow.
Things are different now and tasting menus represent a sizable portion of high-end dining, pushing the envelope on presentation and flavor. Some of the most celebrated restaurants are tasting-menu only or tasting-menu driven, and what we're seeing in the Renzell data—data that is collected across the best high-end New York City restaurants—is that these restaurants deliver a consistently better experience for their guests.
Scores are higher across the board at tasting-menu only Renzell Restaurants, in particular at restaurants such as Atera and Momofuku Ko. Even with restaurants that offer both a la carte and tasting menu options, such as Betony and Del Posto, the Renzell data shows satisfaction scores are generally 15-20% higher when guests choose tasting menus.
Tasting menus smooth out pacing challenges, enhance service style, all but erase temperature missteps, allow for more bespoke presentations, and generally create a fun vibe between fellow guests. And it very simply takes the anxiety out of determining whether you want steak or fish.
The luxury of being fed a multi-course meal does not necessarily mean paying more than is reasonable. We often conflate tasting menus as being overly precious and as being the highest priced menus in a city—and that can be true in cases like Per Se and Masa—but some of the best value can be found in the tasting menus of restaurants such as Traif and Contra.
Tasting menus are not for everyone, but the data Renzell collects every day on high-end New York City restaurants suggests that they provide the best kind of restaurant experience. The finest of fine art.


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1. Definitions
The following words shall have the following meanings in these Terms and Conditions:
1.1 "Booking Form" means the form on which you detail all relevant information pertaining to your hire/rental.
1.2 "Hirer", "you", "your", "The Client" and "yours" are references to the person hiring the Photo Booth from us.
1.3 "Hire Period" is 48 hours from point of taking delivery, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.
1.4 "Online Booking Form" means the online form displayed on our website or any signed and printed version of this form which is completed by you.
1.5 "Photo Booth" or "Product" means the photo booth which we have agreed to rent to you in accordance with these Terms and Conditions;
1.6 "Terms and Conditions" means the terms and conditions of hire of the Photo Booth as set out in this document; and
1.7"The Memory Booth", "us", "we", "our" means The Memory-Booth Ltd (Company Number 09730871) whose registered office is at 61 Salterns Road, Poole, Dorset. BH14 8BL.
2. Acceptance of Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions of use constitute a binding legal agreement between The Client and The Memory-Booth Ltd.
2.1 When hiring a Photo-Booth from us you do so in accordance with these Terms & Conditions.
2.2 Any contract for the hire of the Photo Booth is between you and The Memory-Booth Ltd alone.
2.3 The Terms and Conditions displayed on the website at the time of booking your event shall apply to your booking. We reserve the right to amend or update our Terms and Conditions at any time. We reserve the right to alter our pricing on our literature and website at any time without prior warning but this will not affect bookings which have been confirmed by us prior to any changes made.
2.4 You hereby indemnify us against any losses, costs, damages or expenses that we may reasonably incur as a result of your breach of any of these Terms and Conditions and any loss or damage caused to the equipment you have rented from The Memory-Booth Ltd.
2.5 All equipment remains the property of the company at all times.
2.6 By placing an order with us either verbally, via e-mail or via our website regardless of whether a Booking Form has been returned, or deposit paid, it is deemed that the customer has read, understood, fully agreed to and is bound by all our terms and conditions.
2.7 When you borrow a product you agree not to re-sell the product or make them available to anyone else.
3. Basis of Hire
3.1 Upon confirming availability with the client, we agree to have the product delivered and collected at an agreed place and date. The current shipping policies governing the delivery and return of products are in your confirmation email. Whilst we will make every effort to ensure delivery is timely this may vary based upon (a) your delivery address, (b) when you place an order, and (c) other circumstances beyond our control. The risk of loss for items shipped passes to you upon our delivery to the client. You agree to take care of the rented product and any accompanying packaging and/or documentation that are supplied with the product. If the product returned is damaged or in a dirty condition that exceeds normal wear and tear, as determined by The Memory-Booth Ltd in its sole discretion, you agree that we may invoice you for the full cost of replacing such product as well as charge you the full amount of any lost earnings or incurred costs resulting from the damage. The product replacement fee is £5,000 GBP. You agree to return the product on or before the agreed date. If the product is returned late you agree to be invoiced at a rate of £250 per day as well as charge you for the full amount for any lost earnings or incurred costs resulting from the late return.
3.2 By hiring from us, the product is not intended for your commercial use unless expressly agreed in writing beforehand. The product must only be used in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
3.3 The Hire Period is for 48 hours from the time of delivery to you, unless otherwise agreed in writing beforehand. This Hire Agreement is not covered by the Consumer Credit Act, 1974 as the Hire Period is less than 3 months.
3.4 The Hire Period shall commence and end on the dates specified on the Booking Form. No extension to the Hire Period is permitted without our express written consent and receipt by us of the appropriate charge.
3.6 All images resulting from the rental will be sent to you within a maximum of 14 days of the return of the product. These may be sent either via post (USB Stick) or via online file transfer to your preferred email address.
5. Billing & Fees
5.1 You agree to provide The Memory-Booth Ltd with accurate, complete and current credit/debit card information for a valid credit/debit card you are authorised to use. You authorise The Memory-Booth Ltd or its agent to bill your credit card the applicable fees, and all applicable taxes and any other charges you may incur in connection with your rental (including fees relating to damage or late charges). The applicable fees will be charged to your credit/debit card on the date your booking is made, and thereafter where necessary.
5.2 If the product is not returned on the agreed date, The Memory-Booth Ltd will charge your credit/debit card for each overdue day, at a rate of £250 per day, until the product is returned.
5.3 If The Memory-Booth Ltd does not receive payment from your credit card provider or if your credit card expires or is rejected, you agree to pay all the amounts due from you, including but not limited to using third party collection agencies. The Memory-Booth Ltd reserves the right to correct any errors or mistakes that it makes even if it has already requested or received payment.
5.4 You are solely responsible for any and all fees charged to your credit/debit card by the issuer, bank or financial institution including, but not limited to, overdraft, insufficient funds, and over the credit limit fees. You agree to notify us about any billing problems or discrepancies within 9 days after they first appear on your account statement. If you do not bring them to our attention within 30 days, you agree that you waive your right to dispute such problems or discrepancies.
5.5 Full payment is required to secure any booking.
6. Date Changes & Cancellations
6.1 In the event that you decide to cancel your booking you will be charged a £100 cancellation fee. If you wish to transfer the booking to another date, providing it is within 365 days of the original date and at least 30 days of notice are given, no further fee will be applied.
6.2 Any request to alter the agreed date of the rental must be made in writing at least 30 days prior to the event, as stated on the booking form.
6.3 Any change of date is subject to the availability of the Photo Booth on the alternative date.
7. Photograph Usage and Ownership
7.1 Unless otherwise notified and agreed with you, you agree that all pictures taken in the Photo Booth may be uploaded to a web gallery unless otherwise stated and exempt us from responsibility of publishing the pictures.
7.2 Photos taken in the Photo Booth during the event may be used by us to assist with promotion. This may include printed matter as well as online images.
7.3 All photos/images will be in joint ownership of both The Memory-Booth Ltd and the Client.
8. Set Up & Support
8.1 The Product has been specifically designed and engineered for simple self-serve installation & operation. It is supplied with instructions and as such The Memory-Booth Ltd cannot be responsible for the client not understanding how to operate the photo booth and manage trouble shooting.
8.2 We will provide telephone support to you in the instance of any technical difficulty which you are unable to resolve. Telephone support will be provided throughout the agreed Hire Period. It is your responsibility to call the support numbers provided and inform us of any issues in good and reasonable time. We ask that you leave a message if not answered. If a message is not left we cannot guarantee that we will respond to the call.
8.3 In the event of technical problems which have not been notified to the company during the hire period or arising due to lack of due care and attention on your part, The Memory-Booth Ltd cannot accept responsibility and reimbursement of fees will not be given to compensate for any loss of photo booth run time.
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 We disclaim any and all liability to you for the supply of the Photo Booth to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law. This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer. If we are found liable for any loss or damage to you such liability is limited to the hire charge you have paid. We cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage or expense, including any direct or indirect loss such as loss of profits, to you howsoever arising.
9.2 We shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performing the service and hiring the Photo Booth where such failure arises as a result of forces out of our control. In such circumstances our liability shall be limited to a full refund.
9.3 We do not accept liability for any indirect loss, consequential loss, loss of data, loss of income or profit, loss of damage to property and/or loss from claims of third parties arising out of the hire of the product. We do not make any representation or guarantee that use of the product in any promotional context will generate revenue or customers for you or your business.
9.4 We shall not be liable for any misrepresentations other than fraudulent misrepresentations.
9.5 Nothing in this Hire Agreement shall limit our liability for personal injury or death arising as a direct result of our negligence.

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CR Electric Inc is a very community oriented company; we maintain membership with the Regional Chamber, participate in the Mahoning Valley Safety Council and have been a NECA member for over 10 years.
As the president of CR Electric Inc. is a Liberty Township Trustee, we like to stay involved in our community by donating, sponsoring, and participating in many events. Some of these events include: Relay for Life, Liberty in Bloom, and the Liberty High School Scholarship Fund.
CR Electric Inc. is also a member of the Liberty Business Association, meeting with local business members regularly to help better the community.


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Pyramid Ferments is Jenna Empey and Alex Currie. After years of playing in bands and managing an indie record label, the two decided on settling in Ontario and combining their unique skill sets to form Pyramid Ferments. Both Jenna and Alex are deeply committed to innovation and experimentation. This is reflected in their approach to creating an exciting and distinct product line of fermented foods and beverages, never before seen in Canada.
Pyramid Ferments is based in the Northport area of Prince Edward County, ON.
We handcraft a unique and innovative line of fermented foods and beverages that draw from the abundance of our traditionally agricultural area.
We work with seasonal ingredients to highlight their distinct flavours through our Sauerkrauts, Kimchis and Kombuchas; offering never before seen tastes and flavour profiles to our customers and retail vendors.
We source our raw ingredients as close to home as possible. Combining our own ecologically grown produce with wildcrafted ingredients from Prince Edward County and high quality vegetables from Ontario farms.
Jenna Empey has over ten years experience in organic agriculture and fermentation. Marrying the two, she began an artisanal business that would focus on the natural fermentation of sauerkrauts, kimchi, brined vegetables and pickles.
The combination of farming and fermentation make for very unique flavour combinations that incorporate the abundance of the farm, wildcrafting and our special "Sprout to Kraut" line of small batch, seasonally inspired recipes.
Alex Currie brings over ten years of design and marketing experience to Pyramid Ferments. Specializing in business identity and packaging, he is skilled in the office, kitchen or out in the fields. He is also responsible for Pyramid's Kombucha and S.C.O.B.Y operation.
Copyright © 2016, Pyramid Ferments. All rights reserved


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Tel. +39.0565.9740
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Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Only by booking directly with us you will receive the best price for your stay.


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William J. Fielitz, ChFC®, CFP®
William (Bill) joined Chatham in 2003. Bill focuses on financial planning and portfolio management. From 1997 to 2003, Bill worked in the investment industry as a financial advisor for Prudential Securities and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Bill received his B.A. degree in finance from Birmingham Southern College in 1989. Afterwards, he was a professional baseball player in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Bill is a member of the Financial Planning Association.


text: This winter, as I was organizing my flat files, I came across a wonderful bunch if vintage seed and plant catalogs. The graphics intrigued me, they are an artistic travel through time. Each tell a story of what was happening in this country when the catalogs were printed. I just could not resist putting these… Read more »


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hi everyone,
does anyone know my lil secret? or its not a secret ? hehe
uuuhmm, am kind addicted to food
yes, you can define me for scrapbook and foodie lover.
and am kind of a lil bit workaholic, hehehe. so simple, isn't it?
defining my hobby for scrapbook (espc. 3D project) and food,
and combined it into a project is a different story.
to be honest, this project is away toooo long to be published.
exactly one year from executing an idea, making model, looking for the embellishment,
proper papers that defining the vintage look (that reminds me of old kitchen), and how
I came up with final result, is really really frustrating for me.
the main idea came when me and my bestie alice,
talked about making our project together,
and that was kitchen theme from the beginning.
she help me much much for this project,
and to be honest, the main embellishment was all her idea and effort.
many thanks, bestie!
I make the model for vintage cabinet
and search for the best papers that describe the project.
and in the middle of it, many this and that came, so this project is postponed,
and lack of mojo almost made me wanna gave up.
Alice also lost her mojo, and many things in between that came up to us,
like the crazy deadlines of producing boxes (for me)
and also for Alice starting her overseas study councilor office,
really made us can't communicate well,
and she told me to going solo finishing the project.
but I must write this,
to honor her for the initial help, and this project won't make it
if its not of her help and idea.
mojo came back when my son, Danny had a clay miniature class, and his first project
was making bread, croissant, buns, and every lil thing that related again to my postponed project.
thanks Danny! you really save me this time, hehe
so if you see the bakery part that attached to the kit, yep, its Danny's work! so proud of him!
so, thats such a long story, please don't get bored,since I will showing you the result with this following pictures:
this is a traditional scrapbook and modelling clay united in one project.
so there's a album to write all the foodie journal or just a secret recipes,
and there's a mini cabinet that I can proudly put in my desk.
hope you find it interesting, and inspire you to make your own model.
thanks for stopping by,


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Two large courtyards surround the property and add beauty to the professionally landscaped property. Each building overlooks either the swimming pool or the lush courtyards.
O: (904) 379-3335 6701 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32217
Dear Future Resident:
Thank you for choosing the Courtyards at San Jose to accommodate your rental needs. We hope that we can assist you in settling into your new apartment with as little inconvenience as imaginable.
We understand the problems that can emerge in any move and have attempted to anticipate your needs for a smooth transition into your apartment. Please read the attached Resident Information Letter, which explains the lease agreement and other policies more fully. It will also answer many questions that, from experience, we have found are frequently asked. If you consider purchasing a home during the term of your lease, we can help you buy any new or pre-owned home in Jacksonville and Surrounding Counties through our real estate partner Kellum Corporation. We need and appreciate your business, and our staff will do their utmost to resolve problems to your satisfaction. Our goal is always to provide you with expedient and gracious service.
We wish you an enjoyable stay and look forward to a mutually gratifying relationship.
-Courtyards at San Jose Staff


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by Simon Fisher (strategist/helmsman)
If the cloud from the other night was like a giant foot descending from the heavens and stamping on us, the events of this morning were like that massive foot had come back and kicked us square in the *!?*
I was awoken this morning by the sound of a massive bang and cries of 'everyone up!' coming from on deck. As the boat rolled over to windward on us, I hurried to pull my boots on and rushed upstairs in my thermals only to find the jib dragging in the water down the side of the boat, forestay and all. Luckily, due to some quick thinking by the guys who were on watch at the time, they were able to keep the rig upright and quickly secured it with spare halyards to prevent our situation becoming even worse.
After much scrambling around, the jib was hauled back on board and pulled from the now broken tough luff and after some work the forestay has been jury rigged back up in place to provide some extra support for the mast. Not an ideal situation at all, especially with so many miles to Rio to go. However, for now we have vowed to battle on albeit a bit worse for wear.
To add insult to injury we have wandered too close to the high pressure system and have spent much of the morning with very little breeze. Turning downwind to make repairs has only made the situation worse. We are back upwind again now though and battling to get back to the pressure. This luckily is slowly coming back to us but has taken most of the morning. Quite frankly it hasn't been our day.
Despite all the adversity thrown into our path, everyone onboard has remained upbeat and optimistic. I think we are all feeling that we have been quite lucky to escape with the mast intact and with the goal of getting to Rio still well within our grasp, even if now it might take a little longer... For sure it has been a bad day but if we are honest it could have been a whole lot worse too.
Volvo Ocean Race
Saturday, 7 March 2009
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
Cookie College at Naborhood Bakery
Kids love making cookies!
The perfect stocking stuffer for kids ages 3 to 12 - a gift certificate for Cookie College at
Naborhood Bakery at Gardner Village
Your child will get to spend a morning or afternoon with mom (or grandma) shaping and decorating cookies. Kids start off with a fun tour of the bakery. Next, they roll and cut out their cookies, and while they bake, they'll enjoy lunch — a hot dog, corn dog, pb & j sandwich or small soup, served with chips and a drink. Kids are then treated to a dazzling array of candies, sprinkles and icings for the little artists to finish the job. $15 plus sales tax.
Workshops will be held in January and February on Tuesdays at 10 am and Fridays at 4 pm. Visit
Naborhood Bakery
to purchase your gift certificate before Christmas. Call 801.566.8808 for more information.
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The month of May is "Posture Awareness Month". At Joshua Spine and Health Center our staff is challenging our patients to improve their posture and encourage their families and friends to improve their posture too. Do you have good posture? When you look at a person with slouched shoulders, head tilted towards the ground, and a rounded back, do you think they appear healthy? I don't. When I see a person with poor posture I see a lack of muscular strength, weak structure, low energy – a defeated person with poor health. When you see a person with good posture what do you think of them? When I see a person with good upright posture I picture them as confident, youthful, full of energy, and healthy.
As you can imagine, not many people start off coming into our office with good posture. As a chiropractor it's one of my first duties to improve this problem as it has many detrimental effects on a person's overall health. Poor posture can result in more than just back and neck pain. As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner I know the importance of balance and symmetry for the body to function at it's fullest potential. Poor posture can be even more serious than you think as it progresses. It can lead to severe problems such as headaches, breathing problems due to the compression of the lungs, mood problems, depression, blood pressure problems, degenerative joint or disc disease, and it can even cause problems with the body's hormone production.
How can you tell if you have poor posture? Remember that your body is symmetrical from side to side. If a line is drawn down your center, everything on the right should match everything on the left. Signs of structural and postural problems will be seen in uneven shoulders, uneven pelvic bones, inward pointing or uneven knees, or feet that show inward or outward pressure instead of an even stance. When assessing posture from the side view of a person, you should be able to drop a line straight down from your ear that should pass through your shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. If any one of these structures is offline than you have structural issues that should be assessed by a healthcare professional. For example, forward head posture can add up to thirty pounds of abnormal weight to the spine. It can then lead to neck and upper back pain, headaches, arm and hand tingling and weakness, and sometimes carpal tunnel syndrome-like symptoms.
During Posture Awareness Month we are asking our Joshua Spine and Health Center friends to check the posture of their family members at home by using our postural grading chart. Be aware that poor posture leads to poor function and then poor health. If you should find a problem in a family member or yourself you should be scheduled for a complete postural and spinal evaluation. Here are some helpful tips to promote good posture:
- Keep your shoulders in line with your ears and chest up at all times including sitting in front of your computer, couch, or in your car driving
- Make sure your workspace is set up properly to prevent any forward head tilt down or excessive reaching
- Do NOT sit on a wallet, sit on your leg, or cross your legs at the knees (crossing your legs at the ankles is permitted)
- Do NOT spend hours looking down at your cell phone texting or reading your kindle (Hold your device up higher and maintain a chin that is level)
- See your Chiropractor for preventive or wellness care adjustments to maintain proper spinal and pelvic alignment
If good posture feels bad and bad posture feels good, then you definitely have a problem and should seek out a qualified health care professional's help.
Thank you,
Joseph J. Thomas, DC, CCSP


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1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick of butter, melted
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 jar cherry preserves or cherry pie filling (about 20-30 oz.)
1/2 cup Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tbsp. cinnamon
2 sticks butter, room temperature
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp meringue powder
5 cups powdered sugar
5 tbsp. Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
4 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp meringue powder
Cherries for garnish
- Combine cherry preserves, bourbon, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large pan. Cook on medium-high heat to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Remove from heat and let sit to cool.
- Preheat oven to 450ºF
- Roll out 2 sheets of pie crust. Use a circular cutting tool to cut enough circles to fill about 22 mini muffin cavities. Press each circle of dough into each muffin space, leaving a small rim of dough around the top.
- Fill each pie with a bit of your bourbon cherry preserves, but be careful not to overfill. Cover and set the remaining filling aside for later.
- Re-roll your remaining dough. Use a smaller circle cutter (closer to the exact size of the mini muffin space) to cut the pie tops.
- Place each circle of crust onto each pie. Use the tip of a fork to seal the edges of the crust together. Use the tip of a knife to mark an "X" in the center of each mini pie.
- Bake the mini pies for 12-14 minutes, or until slightly golden. Allow to cool in pan for a few minutes before removing.
- Lower your oven to 350ºF and line your cupcake tins.
- Using a paddle attachment or traditional beaters, combine cake mix, butter, and buttermilk. Mix for about 30 seconds.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well in between and scraping down your bowl as needed.
- Fill cupcake liners with 2 tablespoons of batter. Insert mini pie in the center of each space, then top with 2 more tablespoons of batter.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until tester comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool in pan for about 3 minutes, then move to rack to cool completely.
- While your cupcakes bake and cool, prepare your pie crust lattice cookies. We got the idea from Not Martha, where there's a super simple photo tutorial you can use to help you achieve the perfect lattice. Afterwards, we brushed ours with melted butter and sprinkled with a mix of 2 tbsp cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar. Bake at 400ºF for about 10-12 minutes, or until they're nice and golden. Save the rest of your cinnamon and sugar mix for a later step!
- Now let's make the frosting.. Using a whisk attachment or traditional beaters, cream your butter and cream cheese together.
- Dissolve 1 tbsp of meringue powder in 2 tbsp of whiskey and add to your mixing bowl alongside 1 cup of powdered sugar, then mix until well-combined.
- Add the remainder of your powdered sugar and whiskey a little at a time, mixing well and scraping down the sides of your bowl as needed. When it's all incorporated, whisk on high for about a minute.
- Using a piping bag fitted with a circular tip, make a single-layer swirl are the top of each cake. Sprinkle your cinnamon and sugar mix along the rim of your frosting, then add some cherry filling to the center of each layer.
- Place your lattice cookie however you want. We chose to put ours vertically into the frosting, but it could also work to layer it horizontally.
- Using a whisk attachment or traditional beaters, whip 1 cup heavy cream on medium speed until it begins to thicken. Add meringue and powdered sugar together, then whip on high until stiff peaks form.
- Using a piping bag fitted with your favorite swirl tip (we used a Wilton 1M), add your whipped topping to center of each cupcake. Top with a beautiful cherry and enjoy!


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DC was hectic. We spent a lot of time inside these incredible looking buildings, some of which are very ornate inside. The pictures with the wall art is from the Library of Congress, which also happens to be the first building in DC built with electric lights. And that giant lady, who isn't me is Lady Freedom. She sits on top of the Capitol Building, except for this replica available to the public inside the Capitol.
The main thing I've learnt this week has been don't try to sell a car when you're under time pressure. Andrew and I thought the easiest way to sell the car would be through one those joints where you drive in and they give you an offer. Wrong. They would only offer us $106 for our car. $100! I can buy a really nice pair of shoes for that price. Instead, we gave up our bus tickets to New York, and decided to drive the car there instead, in the hopes we could sell it for at least a few hundred more. Adding more adventure to the adventure. Onwards and upwards to New York. We will now have driven completely from one coast to the other. Wish us well.


text: Wesley Wood Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, the AC Repair Pros in Garnet Valley With temperatures finally starting to climb up in Garnet Valley, it's natural to assume your air conditioner is working harder. The two go hand-in-hand, and all is dandy until the hottest day of summer shows up and you come home to notice that your air conditioner stopped running. What now? You have come to depend on your air conditioner when the temps reach their highest, and we all know that summers in Garnet Valley can offer some unexpectedly high temperatures, so why do we seem to always be caught off guard when they arrive? There's no way around the increasing temperatures throughout the summer, but there are a handful of things you can do to make sure your air conditioner is ready to handle them. It's hard to get an exact idea of the health of your air conditioner if you don't have regular maintenance performed, and this is particularly relevant to systems that are more than 10 years old. Even if your system is five years old or newer, if you haven't had maintenance performed, you could run the risk of having it stop running at the worst possible time, which seems to happen nearly every time. It doesn't matter if you're heading out for a work trip or you're planning on having company in the next few days, having your air conditioner go out never happens at a convenient time. So when the inevitable happens, it's important to know that you have someone to turn to in the pros at Wesley Wood Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning that you can call on 24/7 in Garnet Valley. It doesn't matter if you've just decided to schedule air conditioner service or you're in need of emergency AC repair, our team is always around at 484-401-7577. Having a broken down air conditioner isn't fun even if it doesn't happen during the hotter months. That's why every time we speak with homeowners in the Garnet Valley area we tell them to give us a call and get their routine AC service appointments set up so they don't have to worry about dealing with inconvenient AC repairs. Plus, we are certified and licensed to do AC repair, maintenance and service on all of the air conditioner makes, models and brands available. Our team has done the extensive training required to receive NATE-certification, which has provided our experts with the know-how to undertake any issues your air conditioner can throw to us. While there are a nearly endless number of concerns that can show up with air conditioners, there are a few that come up more than others, such as: Lapsed Maintenance – Think of annual air conditioner service like getting an oil change for your car. Not only does it serve a crucial purpose for performance, if you don't do it you'll start inviting other issues coming up because of it. Staying on top of routine AC system maintenance means that your system will get the attention it should have as well as helping stop problems before they become more of an issue. Plus, when you have tune-ups performed you stand a better chance of boosting your system's efficiency and maybe even decreasing your energy bills. Deteriorating Components – If your air conditioner isn't being serviced routinely, there's a chance that essential parts to your system's functionality are slowly being negatively impacted. Ranging from the compressor and fan to a number of other parts, if your system isn't running at its peak, you run the risk of having the parts go out. A possible sign of this is if your air conditioner cycles on and off frequently, placing an unnecessary amount of pressure on the components and possibly leading to system failure. Thermostat Problems – Thermostats play a bigger role in your comfort than they are given credit for, and while it's easy to view them as the place to set the temperature up and down, if they aren't taken care of, you might be feeling the effects. It can be something as easy as switching out your battery or it could be something larger like an improperly calibrated thermostat sensor, but either way, it could change the performance of your AC. Facing an AC repair doesn't have to feel intimidating or like it's the end of the world. Experts like the team at Wesley Wood Service Experts are here to be sure your comfort needs are met and that your air conditioner is running at its finest. No matter the time of day or night, we are available 24/7 to tackle any issues you may be dealing with. Give us a call at 484-401-7577 or schedule an appointment with us online and we'll help you get back to being completely comfortable.


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ERIC Number: ED134772
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1976
Pages: 65
Abstractor: N/A
Metrics for Small Appliance Repair, Major Appliance Repair.
Cooper, Gloria S., Ed.; Magisos, Joel H., Ed.
Designed to meet the job-related metric measurement needs of students in small appliance repair and major appliance repair, this instructional package is one of eight for the manufacturing occupations cluster, part of a set of 55 packages for metric instruction in different occupations. The package is intended for students who already know the occupational terminology, measurement terms, and tools currently in use. Each of the five units in this instructional package contains performance objectives, learning activities, and supporting information in the form of text, exercises, and tables. In addition, suggested teaching techniques are included. At the back of the package are objective-based evaluation items, a page of answers to the exercises and tests, a list of metric materials needed for the activities, references, and a list of suppliers. The material is designed to accommodate a variety of individual teaching and learning styles, e.g., independent study, small group, or whole-class activity. Exercises are intended to facilitate experiences with measurement instruments, tools, and devices used in this occupation and job-related tasks of estimating and measuring. Unit I, a general introduction to the metric system of measurement, provides informal, hands-on experiences for the students. This unit enables students to become familiar with the basic metric units, their symbols, and measurement instruments; and to develop a set of mental references for metric values. The metric system of notation also is explained. Unit 2 provides the metric terms which are used in this occupation and gives experience with occupational measurement tasks. Unit 3 focuses on job-related metric equivalents and their relationships. Unit 4 provides experience with recognizing and using metric instruments and tools in occupational measurement tasks. It also provides experience in comparing metric and customary measurement instruments. Unit 5 id designed to give students practice in converting customary and metric measurements, a skill considered useful during the transition to metric in each occupation. (HD)
Publication Type: Guides - General
Education Level: N/A
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Sponsor: Bureau of Occupational and Adult Education (DHEW/OE), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational Education.
Note: For a related document see CE 009 736-790


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When I think back to when I applied to college I think of how challenging it was. You have to work hard, get good grades and do well on the SAT. Besides doing well in school you need to financially be able to support yourself through those four years of hard work and dedication. I think about what my parents did for me with their mentorship and their financial support (lots and lots of financial support) and I know I wouldn't have been able to do it without them. I know that most college students wouldn't be able to be where they are today with out the support and guidance of their parents. But what about the students who are just as talented and motivated but don't have the guidance or resources to receive their opportunity of a degree?
Across the country, tens of thousands of underemployed and jobless young people, many with college credits or work histories, are struggling to house themselves in the wake of the recession, which has left workers between the ages of 18 and 24 with the highest unemployment rate of all adults. Most cities that have programs to help homeless individuals do not focus on young adults. The Sulzbacher Center was in the same boat two years ago. Luckily, Cedric Lewis and Joshua Stancliff realized that there was a need to provide teens with an opportunity to see what college is like and set them up with a path to get there. That is when they created the in-sight Program. At first Joshua and Cedric just had the students tour the University of North Florida but then they realized that you couldn't just show students the campus you have to help them get there.
The in-sight Program provides teenagers and young adults residing at the Center the opportunity to tour local universities, see that higher education is, indeed, a possibility for them. The program also helps the students apply to colleges or universities, apply for financial aid or scholarships, and obtain housing. The name has two meanings. You can let students see that college is in their sight and you can also provide in-sight to let students see what their future could be like with a college education. The Program doesn't only give the students tours of the campus but it is the everyday pushing, mentoring, coaching, encouraging and debating that is almost acting as a parent to help these students fulfill their dreams.
To learn more about the in-sight Program and hear stories about the two young men who went through the program and had success, join us at Transformations. This year on Tuesday, October 7, Transformations will showcase how education is positively impacting the lives of homeless children and young adults on the First Coast. Even with the deck stacked against them, time and again we see homeless youth beat the odds.
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text: 10 of Our Favourite Tinder Profiles 2. February 2016 USC_adelemckieusccouk Mens, Womens, Lists, Entertainment (0) Valentine's schmalentine's, who cares if you've not got a big romantic night on the cards for next weekend! If you're already using Tinder chances are you've already swiped left to some absolute crackers like these guys, but did you take a minute to actually check out their photos or bio? Some of them are truly hilarious. If you've never bothered downloading the app or are happily settled with your S.O, we want to share 10 of our favourite profiles so far with you: 1. This honest foodie… 2. Janey you crazy chick… 3. Great reviews all round for Faraz… 4. "Praise the Cage"… 5. Seems like a pretty sweet guy… 6. Winner of best photoshop effort… 7. Looking for a sidekick?… 8. This strong, independent male… 9. All of Miley's best bits within a 10 mile radius… 10. And finally, meet Nathan… All imagery sourced from Pinterest.com. Tweet


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McGinley disgusted by putting
By Brian Keogh
Paul McGinley was disgusted as a nightmare finish left him six shots behind a rampant Justin Rose at Valderrama.
The Dubliner was livid with his putting performance as he three-putted the 17th for bogey and then missed a short par putt at the last to card a four over par 75.
Overnight leader Graeme McDowell also shot 75 to slip back to joint third and trail Rose by five shots on one over par
But the Ulsterman was bubbly by comparison with downcast McGinley after another wind-swept day at Europe's answer to Augusta.
Slumped in a garden chair beside the putting green, McGinley groaned: " I'm really disgusted with myself. I am very disappointed to play reasonably well and then throw shots away. It was a horrible finish.
"I played alright but I putted absolutely abysmally. I don't think I could have putted any worse than I did.
"I had two three-putts, missed numerous birdie opportunities on the front nine and then finished with carnage on the last two greens."
Playing in the final group, the Irish pair made just one birdie between them - a two by McGinley at the 163-yard sixth.
But while McDowell was looking on the bright side and feeling good about his chances of getting back into the mix, McGinley was furious with himself,.
Champion in 2005, the Dubliner hit just eight greens and had 29 putts to fall back into a three-way tie for seventh with Simon Dyson and Raphael Jacquelin.
And his frustration came from his inability to judge the pace of greens that were not cut due to the high winds that whipped the course.
Staring at the ground, McGinley said: "I'm six off the lead but I didn't play bad enough to shoot 75 and you can't afford days like that on the greens if you are thinking about winning tournaments or contending in tournaments.
"I've no feel. I'm not connecting with the hole at all. I am way too much into technique. I am way too conscious of my stroke. The thing I'm struggling with most here is that the greens aren't cut.
"Experience tells me these greens should be slick and fast and it is hard to get over that mental hurdle that you have a downhill, crosshill putt and it is not as quick as you expect."
McGinley was equally disappointed with his performances on the par fives - three putting the fourth for bogey and then dropping that shot at the 17th,
He said: "My party piece this year is sixes on par fives, two again today. I'm very disappointed. I've brought the pack back in, you've got to batten down the hatches around here."
McDowell also blamed his "cold" putter after failing to make a birdie all day in a four-bogey 75.
But he warned that Rose can't afford to lose concentration for a second on a major championship style course.
McDowell said: "I am right there in it. We have one guy running away with it a little bit but this course will soon catch up with him if he falls asleep even for a second.
"It is unbelievably difficult. There are no easy holes out there. Not one hole where you can go: 'Birdie chance, whip it down and the middle and whip it on the green.'
"Every hole is just fraught with danger. It takes it out of you mentally and physically. It is just a really, really tough track.
"It is no surprise that the guy who is leading it is was in the top 12 in every major championship this year. The guy is a major player and this is a major type golf course.
"That is the game you need to have and I am happy that I am in contention for the weekend. It is a major set up and it is nice to play under the gun in these conditions.
"I'm five behind but five shots is absolutely nothing round here. Double bogey is just around every corner. If I can get my iron play back on track like yesterday, I can make some birdies."


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Sakae sushi Torrance CA
Straight out of the old school book with little old ladies working here and everything. I live for places like this, hole in the walls that serve you awesome food for great prices. The sushi selection is limited but what they do offer is good, it's hard to beat this place bang for the buck!


text: Driving through the night has it's advantages! We wanted to avoid as much traffic as possible so we rolled into Washington, D.C. in the early morning hours to discover we had the whole city to ourselves and few other adventurous tourists. Travel photography at night is a lot different than the day time hours but we were up for a challenge. We walked up to the Washington Monument and could see a beautiful cityscape from a higher vantage point and it was awesome. We only had an hour to stop so we also drove around to see some more sites like The White House (but the lights were off), the Lincoln Memorial, and a bunch other Washington, D.C. landmarks.


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The parallels are astonishing. For centuries rabbis had been male. In Jewish life, women deserved respect, but it was men who had been the guardians of tradition.
Suddenly women wanted to become rabbis. What was even more confusing is that they did not base their claim just on grounds of equity or human rights but on religious reasons.
They cited women in leadership roles in the Bible, such as Miriam and Deborah. They pointed out that many of the tasks of a minister – such as teaching or tending the sick – were traditionally occupied by women.
For Orthodox synagogues – as with the Catholic church – this was simply not an option. Those in power had long ago decreed that while women were equal in the sight of God, they were not equal in religious responsibilities and it would be a dishonour for men to have even a learned and pious women in a position of authority over them.
For Reform and Liberal synagogues – the Anglicans of Judaism, if you like – the issue was more complicated. Like the Anglicans today, there was a major divide between those who were keen to respond to new social conditions, and those who disliked moving any further from tradition than they already had done.
The latter were the more complex and interesting group – again like current Anglicans – for it contained a mixture of those whose views were based on conviction, confusion and deceit.
For some there was a genuine religious conviction that ordination was a male preserve and this was the will of God. For others, though, female ordination was not the real issue but exposed their own confusion as to whether they were heirs of tradition or a heretical sect. For them it was safer to say "no" and thereby shore up their perception of themselves as true Jews.
There were also those who were simply against women taking on positions of power, either out of dislike of change or out of prejudice or because they felt threatened personally, and they used the cloak of religion to justify their stance.
There were many heated discussions but the outcome was determined almost accidentally. A woman applied to the Leo Baeck (Rabbinic) College. The admissions committee decided that although the theological arguments were still raging, there could be no objection to her acquiring Jewish learning and let her in.
Five years later they realised that as she had finished the course and satisfied all requirements, they had no reason not to ordain her and in 1975 Britain had its first female rabbi.
However, there was another hurdle to overcome: the congregations. When the early female ministers came to preach, there were threats of splits and predictions of walk-outs. In the event, almost none of these occurred.
The reason was prosaically simple: at first, people were shocked by the sight of a woman in the pulpit, but fairly soon their ears took over from their eyes. She was either inspiring or boring, and was judged in the same way as was a male rabbi.
Today, around a third of congregational rabbis in Reform and Liberal Synagogues are female (though still none in the Orthodox). It is not that they have ousted male colleagues, but that they have plugged the gap that was already occurring as male applicants declined.
They have not just imitated male colleagues but have brought a different work ethic to the rabbinate: as a generalisation, they have proved more collegial and less competitive, and better at listening rather that propounding.
Some male rabbis were shocked at having to surrender their gender's monopoly on the profession, but after 30 years most have learnt to see female rabbis not as female colleagues but simply as colleagues.
Amongst the congregations, the near universal consensus is that female rabbis have been a great benefit. As we watch the writhings of the Anglican church, we both recognise the painful process of change and hope that it will be able to conduct its religious debate free from the fears, jealousies and pettiness that can so often discolour it.


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Romance in Fashion - Style Au Go Go
Well, I tried! I tried to stop myself from sharing with you fine folks another fashion related piece from a romance comic, but in the end, I just couldn't help it! So, here you are with some "style... au go go" from Heart Throbs #98 (October/November 1965). Not only are the reader-generated fashions tops, the layout (from an artist that has had me stumped for some time now) is pretty great as well! I guess I won't be too hard on myself though. I just really love the fashion of the '60s and '70s and I love sharing with you what I love! And on that note -- enjoy!!!


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By Jamie Nanquil | @the_jamielynn
A typical work day at SMD consists of conference calls, content creation sessions, team meetings, campaign brainstorming, skills training, the anticipation of a Nerf gun fight, the occasional "clap sesh" and this one very important question: "What's for lunch?"
Whether you're an intern, a new team member, or someone who simply wants to experience the joy of joining the "SMD Squad" for some midday grub, this graphic will come in handy. (It may or may not be hung up as a colorful guide in our Content Creation Room.)
The SMD Lunch Graphic in All Its Glory
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Inscription: Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis (Argentina)
Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis
Under this name, the Committee decided to include jointly in the World Heritage List, along with Sao Miguel das Missoes, in Brazil (which is already included), the four missions nominated by Argentina, i.e. San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Senora de Loreto and Santa Maria la Mayor. It considered it would be desirable that certain missions located in Paraguay and Uruguay also be included in the World Heritage List, so that the whole group of monuments might provide a representative illustration of the Jesuit missions of the Guaranis. The Committee took this opportunity to invite the governments of Paraguay and of Uruguay to adhere to the World Heritage Convention. In addition, the Committee drew the attention of the authorities concerned to the necessity of protecting the surroundings of the missions.


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How to Arrange Multiple Windows Side by Side in Windows Vista
When you want to work with two files or programs, it's usually much more convenient to be able to see both files at the same time. You can arrange multiple windows side by side on your desktop in Windows Vista very quickly and easily. You can tile them side by side (vertically) or from top to bottom (horizontally).
Make sure both the windows are open.
Both icons need to appear on the Windows taskbar.
On the taskbar, click one window's icon; then hold down the Ctrl key and click the other window's icon.
Right-click one of the selected icons and choose Show Windows Stacked or Show Windows Side by Side.
The selected windows are tiled.


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Edward McCormick's Summary
Project Executive: Manage all technical logistics, solution
development, and project teams involving large-scale implementations and
multi-location installation customizations of technology systems, wireless
network technologies, and assorted hardware across multiple platforms.
Supervised project managers and coordinators in providing conception-to-launch
direction, overseeing high-level requirements gathering and project
costing/budgeting, design, milestones, workflows, scheduling, resource
allocation, and deliverables.
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On-Demand Startups in Boston
List of On-Demand startups in Boston
28 Companies
eCommerce • Mobile
Drizly is the world's largest alcohol marketplace and the best way to shop beer, wine, and spirits. Our customers trust us to be part of their lives – their celebrations, parties, dinners and quiet nights at home. We partner with the best retail stores in over 100 cities across North America to serve up the best buying experience.
100Local Employees
Cannabis • HR Tech
Vangst is the cannabis industry's leading hiring platform. Since launching in 2016, through direct hire and Vangst GIGS, Vangst has connected thousands of professionals with jobs at over 650 leading cannabis businesses around the US and Canada.
2Local Employees
Hydrow, Inc.
Fitness • On-Demand
Hydrow is the Live Outdoor Reality (LOR)™ rower. With workouts led by world-class athletes, including some training for the U.S. National Rowing team, Hydrow delivers a live on-river rowing experience at-home that engages two times more of the body's muscles than biking or running.
65Local Employees
On-Demand • Transportation
Zippity save employees the time and hassle of getting their cars to the auto shop with its mobile mechanic's garage. Zippity was founded by former U.S. Air Force missileer, Edward Warren who came up with the idea of servicing cars inside a mobile service trailer at employer sites across New England.
Logistics • On-Demand
We are a sameday delivery app, helping small businesses provide sameday delivery of their products to their customers. We built a platform that crowd sources drivers to help both businesses and individuals get access to delivery courier services at very affordable rates.
3Local Employees
Enterprise Web • Information Technology
Trio provides contracted high-quality, skills-verified software development resources to companies in the USA. Trio specializes in providing contract remote resources that operate within the client time-zone, with verified language skills and work-culture compatibility. Trio utilizes a flexible single-contract that enable clien
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Healthtech • Internet of Things
UptimeHealth helps healthcare facilities reduce the cost of medical equipment management. We provide healthcare operations managers with a free, easy-to-use software platform to manage their inventory and connect them with local service technicians to service and repair their equipment at a fraction of the cost.
Unlimited Vacation Policy
3Local Employees
Co-Working Space or Incubator • Mobile
What if Uber and WeWork had a baby? Introducing WorkLane: meeting and working environments on wheels. Schedule and book a WorkLane direct to you conveniently, when you need it. Our collaborative spaces marry the functionality of a fixed office environment with the comforts of working remotely, all with the added ease of zero wasted travel time.
Connect Now Inc.
Mobile • On-Demand
Connect Now develops technology to empower real estate agents and the web providers that service them. Connect Now enables the placement of a link on any real estate website so that home buyers or sellers can instantly connect with available agents in real time — and you can configure it to control how the leads flow.
Dental Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits
Casual Dress
15Local Employees
Kids + Family • On-Demand
Tinyhood is a parenting tech startup that connects users to parenting experts for on-demand, personalized answers. We are a team of entrepreneurs, thinkers, doers, and lovers of all things parenting—with big dreams about changing the world and giving each parent the tools to achieve and succeed—one conversation at a time.
3Local Employees
On-Demand Jobs in Boston
Senior Data Engineer
Greater Boston Area
2 days ago
The Senior Data Engineer will accelerate Drizly's data driven decision making through a period of rapid growth. From building a data processing framework to help support 1B+ events to integrating new data pipelines, Drizly's most critical decisions will rely on a scalable, well-managed foundation of data. The Senior Data Engineer is a critical member of the Engineering organization that works closely with Data Science and Business Intelligence, as well as product focused engineering teams. In short, the Senior Data Engineer will help define the building blocks for Drizly's data capabilities.
Senior Data Engineer, Analytics
Greater Boston Area
2 days ago
The Senior Data Engineer will support and enable Drizly's Analytics team (Data Science + Business Intelligence) through a period of rapid data growth (50% YoY). From building a clickstream processing framework to help support 10m events per day, moving production tables to the analytics data lake, or integrating new data pipelines, Drizly's Senior Data Engineer will be essential to create a scalable, well-managed foundation for the company. The Senior Data Engineer is a critical member of the Analytics organization that works closely with Data Science and Business Intelligence, as well as product focused engineering teams. In short, the Analytics Data Engineer will help define, measure, and monitor the building blocks for Drizly's data capabilities.
Senior UX Designer
Greater Boston Area
4 days ago
In this UX Design role, you'll play an integral part of the product development process on the Design team by ideating and creating products Drizly customers fall in love with. How will you know you've been successful? Anyone who opens up the Drizly app or website will say things like "this is so easy to use", "I love exploring Drizly", or "your products make managing my business more efficient." The teams you work with trust your customer-centric design decisions and come to you for all things UX. You've elevated the level of Drizly design to be best-in-class and your work has resulted in tangible business gain.
Junior Inside Sales Executive
Greater Boston Area
6 days ago
In this Jr. Inside Sales Executive role, you will be an integral part of the Retail Acquisition team, responsible for adding retailers to our two-sided marketplace by means of outbound prospecting. You will support our team by adding these retailers to our platform which directly impacts our company goals and supports our consumers.
Customer Experience Representative - Boston
Greater Boston Area
1 week ago
Assist customers, retail partners, and regional managers via phone and email with ordering and account inquiries. Quickly address, solve, and track all customer support requests using Zendesk. Solve problems and address unsatisfactory experiences. Change course as priorities shift in real time with new inbound issues arriving.


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The REC of Grapevine (Einzelheiten)
There's no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.
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450 students from diverse disciplines packed the Centre Mont Royal in Montreal to hear Kim Samuel deliver the 2015 McGill University McDonald-Currie lecture on the evening of October 15, 2015.
An inspiring call to action, her speech "Bridging Divides – Building Connectedness" combined personal reflections of her family business heritage, her work and research and the responsibility to engage in new conversations to address the most pervasive challenges facing Canada and the world. Through her work and reflection on Indigenous knowledges and the imperative for change – Kim offered an approach grounded in what she calls a new three R's: respect, recognition and reciprocity. A rich dialogue followed her speech where students welcomed the opportunity to engage asking intriguing questions and important reflections.
This lecture sets the context for further dialogue and work including research-to-policy papers that will be conducted jointly with Kim Samuel as Professor of Practice and students at McGill's Institute for the Study of International Development. Most importantly, Kim contributes enormously to the global movement for social connectedness through this speech and outreach to young scholars and many others.
We invite you to read the full text of Kim's speech here and watch for the video link of the evening that will be posted soon!
Bridging Divides, Building Connectedness:
Why social connectedness matters in a changing world
Kim Samuel
The McDonald-Currie Lecture
Institute for the Study of International Development
McGill University
October 15, 2015
Sekoh. Bon Soir. Good Evening.
I am honoured to be here at McGill, both as a Professor of Practice and tonight as a speaker. In particular, I would like to thank the Institute for the Study of International Development and its Director, Dr. Philip Oxhorn and Executive Director, Patrick Brennan, for the tremendous privilege of being here with all of you this evening. In many ways, this affiliation brings me and my family full circle.
In 1855, the year Sir John William Dawson began building McGill into what it is today, my ancestors, four generations back, opened the M&L Samuel hardware and metals business in the muddy cross roads of the young city of Toronto.
In 1867, the year of Canada's Confederation, my great grandfather, Sigmund Samuel was born. In his 73 years of leading the company that still bears my family's name, he witnessed – and had a hand – in many of the milestones of our progress: from the railway linking the nation for the first time, to building the gas street lamps that illuminated the of streets Toronto for the first time.
His legacy and that of his grandson, my father, Ernie Samuel who went on to grow the company into an international metals business, was and is grounded in relationships. Relationships with employees, and with communities. This still holds true in the business today, which is chaired by my brother, Mark Samuel, who is a member of the fifth generation like me.
If you look at the scope of my great grandfather's life, it began as the political infrastructure was being built to unite Canada. And his work helped create the physical infrastructure that would further illuminate and unite Canada.
Which is why it was so eye opening to me, several years ago, to experience a Canada that I hadn't previously known, a Canada that was entirely disconnected.
A place where physical infrastructure was lacking, and social infrastructure had been fractured and fragmented.
I'm speaking about the First Nations.
About five years ago, I happened to have the opportunity to go on a camping trip. The trip was to Onakawana in the James Bay lowlands of Northern Ontario. To get there, you first go to a town called Cochrane. From there you board a train, the Polar Bear Express, headed further north to Moosonee. And the first thing that struck me was that as we were loading our gear into the boxcar, something else was being loaded in: caskets.
These were First Nations Elders going home.
On this trip with us was the acclaimed Métis author, Joseph Boyden, who has also contributed a great deal of commentary about mental illness, youth suicide, and violence facing many Indigenous nations throughout Canada.
He wrote a powerful piece in Maclean's magazine in 2010 called "The Hurting". In his words, "the northern reserves of our country are the suicide capitals of the world".[i]
As natural resource industries continue to drive the Canadian economy, First Nations' unemployment is estimated at about 70 percent.[ii]
I've since seen equally grim places. In northern Manitoba and in remote islands off of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Falling down government houses, long since separated from the steps that lead up to them. Muddy, rutted, paths and roads. No shortage of water mixed with dirt, but shortages of water safe to drink.
Food choices so limited that the diet itself almost demands diabetes. Schools staffed with teachers who don't know the communities and where students begin dropping out at age 10. Homelessness. Sexual abuse. Gangs and violence.
We are talking about over 600 scattered communities who are part of over 50 distinct Nations but they share a series of staggering statistics. An Indigenous woman is three times more likely than a non-Indigenous woman to be assaulted, or to go missing or be murdered.
A child born into an Indigenous community in Canada is twice as likely to die in infancy as one born elsewhere in the country. If that child makes it to her teenage years, she is five times more likely to commit suicide. And if she survives, she is more likely to end up in jail than to graduate from high school.
You see all this when you first arrive on a reserve, many reserves across Canada – as I have on several occasions. And you think, this feels very far away from the Canada I thought I knew.
Now each of these problems, ostensibly, has a cause and therefore a solution.
If a bad diet is the cause of diabetes, let's improve the diet.
If addiction and dependency are the cause of violence, let's treat addiction and dependency.
If unemployment is the problem, let's train people to be entrepreneurs.
And yet intervention after intervention has failed because while each of those efforts to help is needed, none of them is sufficient. Even though they are well-intended, they are often misdirected. And unless they address a missing piece of the equation, they will not be effective at all.
Now someone might want to jump up and say: I've got it! The missing piece is clearly poverty. And poverty is certainly part of the challenge afflicting First Nations communities – as it is for other marginalized and struggling populations around the world. But here as well, there's often an element missing from the conversation.
While most governments and policymakers define poverty by income, poor people themselves define it more broadly. And one of the key deprivations they describe is a lack of belonging.
I spent two years exploring this as a visiting scholar with the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative.
I remember a woman in Mozambique who told me that "Poverty means being lonely and not being able to get things because you are lonely".
Another said, "Even if you are hungry, you can't go to your neighbours to ask for food or money because they are judging you that you are poor."
The shame of being seen as in need can be so painful that people withdraw and isolate themselves.
And when those human connections are absent or lost, our suffering is profound.
We can define social isolation as the deprivation of social connectedness. But I would also like to add to that definition a visual image, one that inspires me to do something every day:
The feeling of sitting alone at the bottom of a well.
A separation so profound it can occur in the midst of others.
A circumstance in which coldness, not the warmth of connection to others, is the defining sensation; and darkness, not light, is the norm.
In his book, Becoming Human, the inspiring Canadian philosopher, humanitarian, and founder of the global L'Arche movement, Jean Vanier writes:
"To be lonely is to feel unwanted and unloved, and therefore unlovable. Loneliness is the taste of death."
Human beings are social creatures. We rely on others to help us live, thrive and grow.
So, as I see it, the missing piece of the equation is social isolation.
And when we look at challenges facing First Nations and First Nations peoples, we immediately see the relevance of social isolation in almost every problem. Families and entire communities were affected by state sponsored policies aimed specifically at breaking the bonds of family and breaking people from their heritage.
The legacy of forced assimilation has resulted in what some have described as "an eradication of culture, an erosion of traditional values, and a loss of traditional family stability."[iii]
If you ask Indigenous peoples what has caused this crisis, high on their list is the residential school system. The aim, as some have chillingly described, was "to kill the Indian in the child."[iv]
We've seen similar policies in other parts of the globe – Australia and South Africa to cite a couple. And moreover, we see the consequences, documented again this week in a New York Times article. According to the article, a new study affirms that tragically, "Native Americans are more likely to be killed by police than any other racial group in the United States". As the article notes, "When it comes to American Indians, mainstream America suffers from willful blindness".[v]
As we have all come to learn though efforts of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), these schools cut them off from their spirituality… silenced them from speaking their own language… and made sure that children grew up without being able to draw on the Indigenous knowledge that covered every aspect of life, from food choices to parenting.
And so they become estranged from their Elders, their traditions, and their heritage. They also became disconnected from the land by the reserve system the federal government imposed. And worse still, we now know that these places, built for educational purposes, were also far too often a living nightmare for children. These were places of racism, humiliation, forced labour, confinement, physical and sexual abuse and even death.
In a shocking revelation, the TRC announced in June of this year, that while previously undocumented or obscured, they were able to document the deaths of 6,000 children. Put in perspective, a child in residential school had about a 1 in 25 chance of surviving. A Canadian soldier heading to battle in World War II actually had better chances of returning home alive.
All those traumas have been passed down to younger generations. Fractures and destructive disputes abound within these communities. They have few jobs and little money, but crucially, they have become isolated from themselves—trapped between cultures, seeing no way forward.
Once proud nations. Thousands of years of self-reliance… Thousands of years of internal harmony… Thousands of years of harmony with the natural world – now distant and disrupted. A people that are cut-off from themselves. Communities that were once vibrant tapestries have been reduced to lonely threads.
So the question is not simply, "How can we reverse the isolation?" Nor is it what can 'we' do to fix this? The question is much more about what can we do to better understand and to support. How can we learn and help find the pathways back to building connectedness?
Because, while being part of a particular group may increase someone's risk of isolation, it need not pre-ordain isolation. Through understanding and supporting one another, we can choose a different path, and foster a sense of belonging and community.
In my day, the three "R"s that were really important were reading, 'riting' and 'rithmathic'. Ignore for a moment that only one of those actually begins with the letter "R" and ask yourself: Are those the most essential skills for success in the world today?
In part, yes, but only in part.
Through learning and listening carefully to indigenous knowledge and wisdom throughout the world, I now see an additional three "R"s: three "R"s essential to building social connectedness. Respect, Recognition, and Reciprocity.
The first key element is respect.
To me, respect means first respecting myself. From this place, we come to each person with a basic level of acceptance and support. It means I may not always agree with you but I will honour our differences and I will count on you to do these same things for me.
Respect begins with accepting, as Supreme Court Justice Antonio Lamer famously said: "we are all here to stay."
That's essentially a way of seeking external respect. And respecting others is vital. But I don't see how you can receive respect from others until you know how to respect yourself. Until you see yourself – or your community – as worthy of respect.
The re-emergence we are beginning to see though efforts like the TRC, are the first steps to creating the foundation of respect.
Almost exactly a year ago, I had the honour of joining with partners including Special Olympics International, Synergos Institute and TakingITGlobal to convene the first-ever global symposium on overcoming isolation and deepening social connectedness.
One of the most powerful presentations came from my friend Jennifer Corriero. Jennifer coordinated a special art contest called "Moments of Inclusion" inviting young people to reflect artistically on moments in their lives where they felt included. The call went out across Canada and we re-doubled efforts to directly encourage Indigenous youth to participate.
The call was finally picked up in places like Arviat. Arviat is a hamlet in Nunanvut. Daniel Kooveanatuk, a young Inuk from Arviat had a friend who showed him a post about the contest. Daniel submitted and ultimately was chosen to come to Toronto to share his art. He told me about the way that tapping into his creativity had enriched his sense of self and his connection to his culture and heritage. He said, "I am looking at art from a new perspective. It's a way to connect with my inner feelings. And as I learn more, it's changing the way I look at life."
Likewise, all of us who saw the exhibit were touched and moved by the personal stories behind each creation, which not only called for respect, but opened us up to offering it.
The second key element is recognition.
To me, recognition means I see you for who you are and you see me for who I am and we need to see each other in order to honour humanity. It means I will look to you to tell me who you are and what you need and I will support you where you are.
As my friend Ovide Mercedi, who previously served as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, said – it is not so much about finding our place in the world but the world recognizing the importance and role of First Peoples and cultures to the world.
That is recognition.
And I fully agree that traditional cultures have valuable lessons to offer society regarding some of the greatest challenges we face.
I was struck by a survey the Vancouver Foundation conducted in 2012 to better understand what community issues citizens of Vancouver cared about most. To the Foundation's surprise, the most significant issue was "a growing sense of isolation and disconnection"—the sense that an increasingly individualistic way of life was undermining community caring and engagement.
One in four respondents said they were alone more than they wanted to be. Even more troubling, the survey found a correlation between this loneliness and "poorer health, lower trust, and a hardening of attitudes toward other community members."[vi]
I've already noted that isolation can be profound in poor or marginalized societies. Studies like this show us that isolation can be felt across demographic, economic and geographic regions. These new realities in urban Vancouver and in cities across Canada will only be exacerbated by trends such as more people living alone and the aging of many industrialized societies.
In the United Kingdom, for example, where roughly 7.7 million people live alone[vii], a recent survey found that 1 in 10 Britons doesn't have a single close friend.[viii] And in the United States, a 2010 survey found that 35 percent of Americans over 45 were lonely -and, as with Vancouver's experience, there was a significant correlation between loneliness and poor health.[ix]
We are looking at a future of increased urbanization and increased age-inazation. By 2036, one in every four Canadians is projected to be over the age of 65. If those two trends each point to increased isolation and poorer health – what can be done?
I believe an approach to this challenge can be found in the architecture of Indigenous Peoples. My friend Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo explains that the central law of his people, the Nuu-chah-nulth, is "tsawalk," which means simply, "We are one. We are all connected." Chief Atleo recalls listening as a child to the grandmothers of his village sing special songs to the earth, emphasizing the connection between all human activities and natural phenomena.
All Nuu-chah-nulth housing was designed to respect these cultural laws and spirituality, as well as to be appropriate to the climate and local environment. Builders used only the materials they needed. In modern parlance, we'd say they kept their footprint light. But these values of stewardship and harmony with the land were about more than environmental sustainability. They spoke to a sense of reciprocity and respect for humanity's oneness with all living things.
One of the most important structures was the big house or longhouse as its sometimes called, in which multiple families lived together, with several generations beneath one roof. Made from cedar logs, these long, narrow dwellings were grouped together to form villages. The structure reflected and reinforced cultural norms of helping and learning from one another. For First Nations peoples, being and belonging were two sides of the same coin.
I believe ancient knowledge has a role to play in meeting contemporary challenges. My point is not that we should be constructing longhouses in the hearts of our cities, but rather that, in designing our cities – and playing an active role with First Nations in restoring dignity — we should embrace the idea of the longhouse in our hearts; the idea that what we are really building is a community, where individuals and families can thrive, and where people feel connected to each other and to the natural environment.
You see when I have travelled to and spent time in places like Ahousaht in British Columbia or Misipawistik in northern Manitoba, while what strikes you first are the challenges and the 'deficits', there is something else as well. Something very powerful. While sometimes frayed or distant – there are threads of connection to community and to place that are just beginning to be fully recovered and restored.
These are tremendous 'assets' and, if we recognize them as such, I believe we will discover new strategies and solutions that at their core 'build' connection and community. Let me give you just two examples from my time in these communities.
While at a gathering, a community leader excused himself to greet a family across the road. As he returned, he explained that the family was welcoming back a member who had previously been convicted as a violent offender. He said to me 'it's difficult but it's now up to us to help him find his path back within our community.' I was immediately struck by this approach to community healing, and to the sense that there was a shared responsibility to re-integrate this individual. What a stark contrast to approaches that can further isolate and ostracize those seeking rehabilitation.
On another occasion at Misipawistik, my eyes were opened to a dramatically different approach to child welfare, one that is grounded in the teachings of elders. Rather than a system where the child is removed, a young woman named Heidi Cook is powerfully making the case that it should be the parent, not the child who is removed.
For the community, this is a reconnection with 'their way'. Caregivers are now brought into the home and it is the parent who is taken away for counselling depending on the circumstance. The child stays within the embrace of the community, and their connection to home, friends, and school, as opposed to a foreign environment thousands of miles from home.
Connection to community can often mean the difference between life and death. Right now, an inquiry is underway into the deaths of seven teenagers from remote reserves across the province who died while attending schools in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Yes, these programmes for high school in urban settings are funded by the federal government with the intention of providing access to secondary school. But too often they merely repeat the tragic legacy of residential schools by breaking bonds of family and connection to community and land.
We see the same situation occur when young people leave their homes seeking employment and opportunity, the isolation can be profound and overwhelming.
Through listening and recognizing the re-emerging leadership within these communities, we can construct policy frameworks and programs that at their core, build community.
And this brings me to the third key element, reciprocity.
To me, reciprocity means I live in relationship with you and you live in relationship with me. It means we only belong if we belong together.
It means that there is no you and me against each other or against the world. Everything is mutual and everything is relative.
I referenced Jean Vanier a little earlier and I find the L' Arche model a shining example of reciprocity in every way. It's a standard that goes beyond just good care and offers instead relationships of friendship and mutuality. True reciprocity in which each person gives and receives.
I've always found it a bit ironic that we preach "tolerance" as a virtue.
To me, tolerance can be a form of turning away: you do what you do, and I'll tolerate it.
I think reciprocity is much more positive, and powerful.
That demands engagement.
And that is the note on which I want to conclude.
I've focused much of my remarks on First Nations. But my message is broader than that. I believe we must ask ourselves, in every aspect of our lives and at the heart of our interactions – have we helped others to overcome social isolation?
For those among us who are Canadian: I believe it is in our DNA—as a people that has welcomed cultural diversity, multiculturalism, and bilingualism.
This is why our consciences have been called – and shaken – by the knowledge that a child lying dead on a beach half a world away might have found refuge here.
Just as my ancestors helped to build the physical infrastructure, I would like to issue a call for us to build social infrastructure.
Through respect, recognition, and reciprocity, I know we can.
Because just as social isolation is pervasive, so too it is preventable, and so too is connectedness achievable. And in our efforts to solve the problem, we need not work alone. We need each other – in this room and beyond.
Now I realize that I'm supposed to be ending my speech now, not beginning a new one, but I do want to say that while I've focused on Canada, the issues I've raised here are mirrored in other places and communities around the world – and I know we have students and participants from all walks of life, and from all over the world here tonight.
In fact, I believe that it is our responsibility as Canadians or students in Canada to play a greater role in international development grounded in our unique experiences and perspectives.
I hope that this conversation will not only open your eyes to social isolation, but open your hearts and minds to the ways in which you can help combat it. I think of my family business, now heading into the sixth generation and the importance of an emphasis on relationships in order to continue to grow and to succeed.
We all, whether Indigenous, multi-generation Canadian or recent newcomers, need to address relationships within family, between neighbours and communities.
It struck me in conversation with Ovide Mercredi and Shawn Atleo who trace their lineage to this land since time immemorial – that dialogue between our families – 150 years in the making – is due. Overdue, even.
And I'm so grateful that my own life and work has put me in a position to begin that dialogue. You, too, can begin dialogues. Dialogue that at their core communicate respect, recognition and reciprocity. A dialogue that leads to reconciliation where reconciliation is required and action where action is needed.
As we work together, awareness and understanding can overtake fear and isolation. The connections we forge with one another can inspire new opportunity and create a shared sense of humanity … and of belonging.
As the great Canadian writer Margaret Atwood wrote:
We need each others'
breathing, warmth, surviving
is the only war
we can afford
I can't say it any better than that.
Nia:weh. Merci beaucoup. Thank you very much.
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[i] http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/the-hurting/
[ii] http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/troubled-alberta-reserve-plagued-by-unemployment-and-violence-signals-hope-for-change-by-restoring-cree-name
[iii] http://suicideinfo.ca/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=MVIyGo2V4YY%3D&tabid=563
[iv] http://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/home/government-policy/the-residential-school-system.html
[v] http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/13/opinion/native-lives-matter-too.html
[vi] Connections and Engagement: A Survey of Metro Vancouver," Vancouver Foundation, June 2012, p. 7.
[vii] http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/family-demography/families-and-households/2013/stb-families.html
[viii] http://www.relate.org.uk/state-uks-relationships-infographic
[ix] http://www.aarp.org/personal-growth/transitions/info-09-2010/loneliness_2010.print.html


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Title: Skylark by Patricia MacLachlan
Notable: Book #2 in the Sarah, Plain and Tall series
Sarah and Papa have been married a year, and Anna and Caleb have come to know Sarah as their mother. However, hard times hit when there is a drought on the prairie. Can Sarah cope with the difficulties of prairie life, or will she return home to her beloved Maine?
My thoughts:
Like the first book in the series, this one is also short and to the point. Through a relatively simple story, MacLachlan goes straight to the heart in examining the topics of family, hardship and commitment.
Life on the prairie ends up being harder than Sarah ever imagined, and she's not sure if she can cope with the prolonged drought which threatens their home, livestock and very existence. I enjoyed seeing the children's relationship with Sarah's relatives develop. Even though they left the prairie to visit Sarah's family, they felt secure in the knowledge that Sarah saw them as her children and didn't simply leave them behind. The development at the end cements their status as a family even more. No spoilers!
I recommend Skylark to young people who enjoy stories about early American settlers.
Possible Objections:
- One of Sarah's aunts goes skinny-dipping
Rating: 4 Stars
Until next time…
- Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
- Caleb's Story by Patricia MacLachlan
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Lyell CanyonThe approach to Donohue Pass includes pristine creek crossings and snow-covered peaks, even in the dead of summer in the dry Sierra.
Thousand Island LakeThe first night's camp at Thousand Island Lake provides the first truly impressive vista on the John Muir Trail.
Thousand Island LakeSo named for the many islands dotting its surface...
Marie LakeMornings are tranquil: reflections on alpine lakes, gentle sunlight peaking over mountaintops, and silence as the other thru-hikers prefer to sleep in.
Chief LakeDespite how popular the trail is, there are always places one can find solitude. These are some of the few hikers we saw after Tully Hole.
Chief LakeThe little things: this small tarn in front of Chief Lake was one of the highlights of the entire thru hike.
Muir PassTwelve thousand feet above sea level sounds enormous, but the reality is Muir Pass feels much more like a flat hill than a steep mountain pass.
Mt. PerkinsBelow Pinchot Pass, a series of small tarns makes sunrise a real treat. Mt. Perkins looms prominently in the background.
Lake 12,250It's tempting to cool off from the intense Sierra heat by diving into the plentiful alpine lakes, but don't be fooled: Mid-day temperatures range from 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Forester PassForester Pass is the highest point on the Pacific Crest Trail at 13,153 ft, dividing the Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Sunrise from this high up is necessarily magnificent.
Mt. Whitney SummitThe ritual: waking up at midnight with all of the other thru-hikers, and making the trek from Guitar Lake to Whitney Summit. Witnessing a sunrise from atop the highest point in the lower 48 is a special treat.
Trail CrestThe final slog up to Whitney Summit is punctuated by gaps along the ridgeline, where eastward views towards Lone Pine are possible through the narrow granite "windows."
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