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The nursery delivered them ahead of schedule so in order not to have them travel back, they placed the trees temporarily between cars along the park perimeter. We apologize for the inconvenience until we safely transport them into the park.
The next posting will have more details.
SFMTA posted safety and access sidewalk improvements proposed as part of the South Park Renovation by the community. Click here for the site plans.
As you recall, there was no safe way to enter South Park from 2nd or 3rd Streets and the changes are a direct result of improving ADA access into the park.
The improvements will shift some parking and remove several spaces at the end of the park, however, there will be some additional linear feet restore to the perimeter parking area too.
Please call RPD project manager if you have any questions.
SFMTA public hearing is Friday, September 30, 2016 10AM at City Hall.


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Vanessa flips out after the cast jumps on her about her comments to Popgurls.com.
The Wendy pile-on that occurred toward the beginning of the Project Runway reunion was predictable. So was more Morgan drama: Four models showed up, but not Morgan, who, Tim said, "In order to appear, she insisted that we sign a letter stating that we would not portray her in a negative way. And to begin, for Morgan, that's a little difficult." What wasn't predictable was the cast's collective freak-out about an interview Vanessa did with Popgurls.com. Throughout the evening, Vanessa was in full-throttle bitch mode, accusing Wendy of defacing her own daughter's photograph. Jay told Vanessa, "All night you have been so sour about this." Vanessa snapped, "Because I don't want to be here." Walking off, she added, "This is bullshit." As the reunion wrapped up, Vanessa was MIA; Tim Gunn noted that "we have a red wine stain and some broken shards of glass to remember her" (Vanessa spilled her wine off-camera all over the set).
So what is in that interview, which Vanessa tried to dismiss as simply a phone call between her and a former intern? Among other things, she body-slams Heidi, says that the producers and crew are attractive, and says producers didn't pay for their travel to New York. Here are some highlights, but read the whole thing:
- "Now I think that the process is closer to having 12 profiles written out, then going out and trying to fit the people to the profiles. I don't have any proof, or whatever, and to be honest with you I don't really care. I believe that they have picked out their three qualifying people, and it has to fit America. Everything has to be planned. Nothing is spontaneous."
- "I thought the talent on the show was very low. They just don't have very much experience."
- "…the whole thing was so low-budget. You got the feeling that you really had to bring your own packed lunch and knapsack with you, definitely make sure you've got a mode of transport to get home, because there was no telling if anybody was really going to look after you."
- "Reality TV and fashion design together is an oxymoron."
- "…did you know that the Bravo producers deliberately employ incredibly good-looking guys and girls [behind the scenes]? So, the cameramen were the hottest. Guys. You have ever. Seen. Because then you're supposed to tell them all the shit. This is what one of the producers told us."
- "And then stupid Heidi Klum, big old uninteresting Heidi is walking around. Do you know that the whole time we were there, she never addressed us? She never talked to us, she never asked us about our lines, our lives, who we were, made any effort to be our friend at all, nothing. … And plus, she doesn't know anything. At all. When you see her when she's not dressed up, she's got a pair of flip-flops on, and jeans. She's not even a fashion person: she did it for her own notoriety."
- "But in the beginning it was like, 'You're all invited, and we would love you to be at the premiere party,' and then, 'But we can't pay for you. We can't pay for your flight, your food, your stay, nothing.' It was very, very disappointing for all of us. … So, you do all that stuff, and then somebody tells you, 'We can't pay for your expenses.'"

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Justin Samuel Fantl was born in Hanover, New Hampshire. He now splits his time between New York and Los Angeles working for a diverse set of clients. Some say that his, ". . .clinically arranged still lifes inject delight into the heart like a syringe full of sunshine." A perpetual observer and explorer, he is equally at home in the studio and outdoors. Whether seeking or constructing there is often a nod to the surreal and a careful play of color and composition at the root of his imagery.


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Happy Friday everyone! Another week ending, another favorite to share with you. Today I've got another fantastic tastemaker, Monika Hibbs, a local Vancouver lifestyle blogger that you very much likely are already following. But just in case you aren't - hop over to view her stunning instagram feed. My favorites are the sneak peeks of her stunning new home, I cannot wait for the full tour, and of course the final reveal of her baby girl's nursery!
And not only is her home gorgeous, Monika is also the queen of party planning as evidenced by her 3 year olds recent birthday!
Monika is definitely one to follow for heaps of décor, party, and lifestyle inspiration.
Enjoy your weekend :)


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Type 1 Diabetes:
Primary prevention Ideas:
- Doctors can do DNA testing of persons who have type 1 diabetes in the family.
- Vaccination against the virus that triggers the disease. Unfortunately, the virus has not been identified yet.
- Antiviral agents given to people at high risk is another idea. However, this approach has only been successful in animal testing.
Secondary Prevention Ideas:
There are several studies looking for ways to block the autoantibody cells which destroy the beta cells of the pancreas. Among them are:
- Steroid drugs – Prednisone
- Cytotoxic drugs
- Insulin – small amounts injected daily
- Nicotinomide (a B vitamin)
These approaches have been only partially successful in delaying the beginning of symptoms. They have not shown a true ability to prevent the disease.
Type 2 Diabetes:
Type 2 diabetes can be predicted years before it develops by studying close relatives who already have it.
Primary Prevention Ideas:
- Identify those at risk
- Eliminate or decrease the risk factors
-Maintain or achieve a reasonable body weight, especially if have waist line obesity
-Increase physical activity – exercise at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes
-Increase intake of dietary fiber (eat more whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and decrease the intake refined foods)
Secondary Prevention (once diabetes develops):
- Prevent long-term complications
-Correct high blood pressure and lipids
-Regular exercise
-Stop smoking
-Weight loss
-Achieve and maintain blood glucose control
Although scientists have not found THE way to prevent diabetes altogether, there are things that can be done to delay its development. Whatever one can do to delay and/or prevent the disease and complications is very worthwhile. Eventually, science will find a cure and prevention, which will be enjoyed by those who have survived it.


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Solving the Problem of Data at Risk
What are the costs of data at risk? The average cost per exposed record is $197 and ranges from $90 to $305. From a brand perspective, a security breach can reduce the value of your brand by 17%-31%. Worse yet, 70% of breaches are due to mistake or malicious intent by the organization's own staff.
Concept Searching product platforms coupled with our Smart Content Framework™ provide the tools that proactively identify unknown privacy exposures as they are created or ingested. Content can be consumed from a variety of sources including scanned, faxed, emails, web sites, SharePoint, or any repository. The product platforms not only identify standard descriptors, such as a social security number but also any organizationally defined vocabulary that is unique to the organization. As exposures are identified they are automatically routed to a secure repository to prevent unauthorized access and portability.
The business imperatives driving these issues are:
- Inability to identify all possible privacy exposures at the time of content creation or ingestion
- Lack of end user compliance to accurately tag and segregate content ensure that privacy data is not available for general access and protected accordingly
- Lack of governance to enforce the tagging of confidential information by end users
- Inability to identify privacy data from diverse repositories, email and fax servers, test servers, scanned documents, and aggregate them for review and disposition
- No standard tool to use to address aspects of data security that are unique to the organization
- Inability to automatically identify exposure risks in real time
Cyber security, data privacy, confidential information exposures, and breaches are very real issues facing all organizations. Add up the costs, the chance of a security breach may seem remote, but if it occurs, the ramifications can be significant.
Organizations must deploy more proactive oversight for all potential data exposures to minimize organizational risk and ensure the safety and security of nonpublic information. The key is to minimize, and ideally eliminate a security breach and identify the exposed record(s) in real-time as content is created or ingested.


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George and Karen are my people! From their laid back nature to the beer selection at the bar to their Flight of the Conchords First Dance song - I loved absolutely everything about them. They perfectly balance each other, and I am honored they asked me to capture their wedding day. I usually become good friends with all my couples, but sometimes a couple just really clicks with me. They reminded me to never take myself too seriously. I love these guys.
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Meet Alyssa Wyatt who is performing in Hello, Dolly!/
Meet Alyssa Wyatt, who is performing as Irene Molloy in Hello, Dolly!. Read on to learn about the rehearsal process, how she is developing her character, and why you should take a chance on this show! LA: Where are you originally from?
AW: I grew up in Burlington, in the southeast corner of Wisconsin. It's called Chocolate City because of the Nestle factory in town. When the wind blows just right, the whole town smells like chocolate.
LA: Why did this particular musical interest you?
AW: I've always loved the music of the classic musical theatre shows. It's nice to return to my roots in musical theatre after spending a few years studying classical voice.
LA: For those unfamiliar with Hello, Dolly! can you tell us about the show?
AW: Hello, Dolly! follows Dolly Levi's plot to marry the well-known half-a-millionaire Horace Vandergelder. She's so adept at multi-tasking and setting things up that before you know it, several couples have fallen in love. Along the way there are plenty of humorous scenes with beautiful music and choreography.
LA: Talk about the character(s) that you play in Hello, Dolly! How have you developed this character?
AW: I play Mrs. Irene Molloy, a widow who owns a hat shop and gets wrapped up in Dolly's plans. I like thinking about what has happened in her life that has led to her being who she is when we meet her in the show, but my view on who she is keeps developing through the other actors and how their characters interact with her.
LA: Talk about your fellow cast. How do you see their characters developing? Any that you are particularly amazed at?
AW: I feel so fortunate to be working with such a diverse and talented cast. Every time we rehearse, I see their characters responding to each other and continuously developing into unique personalities. It is especially fun to see the progression of Cornelius and Barnaby from the moment they decide to have an adventure through each of their missteps and challenges. I also find it amazing how Dolly secretly pulls all of the strings until everything just seems to fall into place.
LA: What are some of the most impressive elements of Hello, Dolly!?
AW: I just love the way it all ties together, from some of the intricate harmonies to the swirl of dance steps. It is definitely a large task to put all of these pieces together. I cannot wait to see how it all fits on stage with the set, costumes, and orchestra.
LA: What is your favorite number of the show?
AW: I think "Put on Your Sunday Clothes" is one of my favorite numbers. The words are so upbeat and hopeful.
LA: What is your favorite musical (in theater) to watch?
AW: I have always been a fan of the classic musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein. I also appreciate the spectacle of musicals by Andrew Lloyd Webber and the team of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg. Stephen Sondheim also writes some really gorgeous music.
LA: What is your all-time favorite karaoke song?
AW: Honestly, I don't think I have a favorite karaoke song. The last time I sang karaoke was probably in middle school when Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys were first popular.
LA: What was the first musical you ever saw on stage?
AW: I think the first professional musical I ever saw was Cats in Chicago when I was in high school.
LA: What is your favorite thing about Lyric Arts?
AW: I love connecting with the other actors in a place that really encourages a sense of community and fun while we build this musical together.
LA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself?
AW: I started performing in musicals in sixth grade and became hooked. I performed every chance I could at school and at community theatres. Because I loved music so much, I went to the University of Minnesota for Music Education and Vocal Performance where I studied classical voice and opera. Now I teach choir and AP Music Theory at Forest Lake Area High School. With whatever free time I can find, I like to read, disc golf, and play volleyball. I am also managing to find time to plan my wedding. It is a busy life, but I feel blessed and enjoy (almost) every minute of it!


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Latitude Lattice ~ A Finished Quilt Top
I thought I would pop in today and share my finished Latitude Lattice quilt top! I had a lot of fun putting these blocks together. I played with a few layouts, and decided on a gradient over a random scattering of color. What can I say? I can't resist a good gradient!
After a few days of trimming, the blocks went together rather quickly. I think I had the entire thing laid out and stitched together in one day, while the kids were at school. (So really only 6 hours.)
Aren't the colors so pretty? The fabric is Latitude by Kate Spain for Moda. I used a jelly roll for the front and I have some yardage for the backing as well. This quilt is a gift, and I'm really hoping the receipient likes it as much as I do!
You can find more details about this pattern in my previous post.
I am brainstorming ideas for one more quilt gift that I need to have done in the next month or so. Does anyone else struggle more with gifts than anything else?
I thought I'd leave you with some pretty fabrics I splurged on recently. These are an assortment of Robert Kaufman Essex yarn dyed linens (a couple are from their metallic line). I'm not sure what I'm going to use them on yet, but I love them so much.
Unfortunately I'm not 100% certain what order they were in when I took this photo, but I bought Aqua, Berry, Black, Chambray, Flax, Malibu, Nautical, Peacock, Pickle, Rust, Seafoam, Dusty Rose Metallic, Water Metallic, Oyster Metallic, Olive, Nutmeg, Espresso, and Leather.
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Gregori and Merced are eliminated by Roseville in Division I softball playoffs
All season, the Gregori and Merced High School softball teams have been able to come up with clutch hits.
That didn't happen Monday, and the Jaguars and Bears saw their seasons come to an end.
Roseville knocked out both Stanislaus District teams from the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I playoffs at the Sacramento Softball Complex. Roseville defeated Gregori (20-5) 5-3 and then handed Merced a 3-2 loss to advance to another losers' bracket game today.
"We just couldn't get the hits when we needed them," said Merced coach Bart McAfee. "We had runners on base; we just didn't get the big hit."
Gregori had runners on base all afternoon against Roseville starter Naomi Monahan but stranded eight.
Gregori finally capitalized in the third inning after loading the bases with no outs. Nicole Stewart hit a grounder to shortstop to plate Nikki Alexander. Mehana Johns added an RBI single to pull Gregori even at 2-2.
"We were never able to get that big hit to bust it open," Gregori coach Alannah Johns said. "I'm still happy. It was a good game. If we're going to have to lose, I don't mind losing like that."
The Jaguars took the lead in the top of the fifth when Melanie Menor doubled to start the frame and Stewart knocked her in with a single.
Roseville (24-5) answered right back as Maddy Butcoff and Taylor Brewster-McDowell each reached on singles to start the bottom of the fifth. Monahan then singled in Butcoff to tie the score at 3-3. Brittany Whitten then hit a fly ball to right. Mehana Johns fired home, but Brewster-McDowell escaped a rundown and was able to score to give the Tigers a 4-3 lead.
"That was huge," said Roseville coach Nicole Wallace. "Anybody that watches softball knows how big momentum is, and when a game is back and forth like that, that's a game everyone wants to be in."
The Jaguars stranded two runners in the sixth, and a leadoff walk in the seventh was erased with a double play.
"It's a bummer that we lost, but it was a great season," Alannah Johns said. "I can't be disappointed. We lost to a good team. You always want to keep going, but everyone's season has to end sometime."
Merced also had to come to grips with the end of its season.
The Bears (24-4-1) could manage only three hits in a 3-0 loss to Rocklin as Maddie Wuelfing carved her way through the Merced lineup. Jaclyn Amader provided the big blow for the Thunder (22-6) with a two-run homer off of Madilyn Nickles in the third inning.
Merced finally got a big hit in the second game against Roseville when Chelsea Evans delivered a two-run single to tie the score 2-2 in the fifth.
The Tigers regained the lead in the bottom of the sixth when Katie Edgar sliced a line drive to left that skipped past Mo Collins and allowed Aly Manzo to score from first and give Roseville a 3-2 lead.
Merced moved the tying run to second in the top of the seventh, but Monahan got Nickles to fly out to left to finish her second complete-game victory of the day.
"It sucks," Evans said. "I know that we played well, and we went down fighting. We wanted to keep playing."


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Rose Tinted Glasses Mosaic
Rose Tinted Glasses Mosaic
Alanna Plekkenpol creates art on tiles. Every design features playful details, in which traditional Delft Blue patterns contrast with modern elements using a combination of digital illustration and collage. All products are designed and hand-finished in Ireland.
This Silence is Golden Mosaic features 4 6x6'' tiles grouted in a timber frame with a luxurious midnight blue velour backing. The glossy finish makes the pieces stand out in any space and creates a vibrant three dimensional look and feel.
Frame: 45x45cm, Tiles 30.4x30.4cm, Frame 2cm width
Please note all mosaics are made to order.
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Win Or Die: Lessons for Life from Game of ThronesAED69.00 Jump to: Details - Specifications - Reviews
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Imperial's Catering
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Wishing to provide his family with a refuge from the yellow fever epidemics sweeping Philadelphia, Anthony Morris (1766-1860), a wealthy politician and merchant, purchased just over 200 acres of land in Whitemarsh, Montgomery County, in 1794. Construction of the elaborate country estate, "The Highlands" was completed by 1796. Morris suffered extreme financial difficulties and in 1808 was forced to sell The Highlands to Daniel Hitner (1765-1841). Hitner sold the property and its accumulated 300+ acres to a Philadelphia wine merchant, George Sheaff (1779-1851) in 1813.
During the Sheaff family ownership, which spanned more than a century, there were numerous improvements made both to the Georgian mansion and to the landscape. After George Sheaff's death in 1851. His heirs sold part of the estate and the youngest son, John, retained 59 acres including the mansion and adjoining outbuildings.
In 1917, two years after the death of the last Sheaff heir, the property was sold to Miss Caroline Sinkler (1860-1949), a native South Carolinian with strong ties to Philadelphia.
The house and gardens had deteriorated, but through the efforts of Miss Sinkler, the property regained its elegance and prominence as an historical treasure. Click here for more on the garden. Miss Sinkler's niece, Emily Sinkler Roosevelt, and her husband Nicholas, purchased the property in 1941. The Roosevelts gave the property to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1957.
In 1975, The Highlands Historical Society formed to preserve, restore and interpret the historic mansion and grounds from 1794 to the present.
|Only 17 miles north of downtown Philadelphia, on top of a hill sits The Highlands. This elegant, 213 years-old Georgian style mansion is surrounded by 44 acres of rolling hills and beautifully landscaped gardens. The Highlands offers a unique setting for that special day. Completed in 1796, the mansion features fifteen foot ceilings and bright spacious rooms in addition to a 2 acre formal garden and the ambience of the surrounding estate.
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Michael's E36 M3 started its life out like most club racing cars – as a regular street car. From there it began its transition towards the track, but in a rather unusual fashion. He purchased the car new in 1999 as the "Monday through Friday" means of transportation, yet he felt that the motorsports division at BMW was lacking. He looked no further than to Steve Dinan for the solution to his problem. The result was a fully prepped and supercharged commuting monster. On the weekends Michael took the car to local auto cross events through what is now known as MOTORSPORTS NORTHEAST.
Parking lots and cones were no strangers on the weekend. He found himself frequenting these large sanctioned lots trying to improve his times rather than mowing the lawn or passing out on the patio furniture with a book in his lap. Now compared to the latter this is no cheap alternative especially the weekend at Metlife Stadium where his car and a light pole were acquainted for the first time. This is where one might put racing aside and reevaluate their hobby, but not Michael. From this point his involvement accelerated and only a real enthusiast can understand and truly appreciate the following chain of events.
Wasting very little time he picked up a 1994 325ci and used his wrecked M3 as a donor car, transferring ALL of the salvageable parts into the non M. Keeping the car off the streets, he immediately stepped up into club racing through BMWCCA and NASA, completing and winning multiple races. Those victories were over shadowed at Watkins Glen when a rainy track day resulted in a multiple car pileup destroying his "325-M's" front end. Once again Michael was down, but not out. He came back even stronger by resurrecting his original M3 into its current form you see here.
The emphasis here is placed on "stronger." Michael sourced a Euro S50 motor with an SMG I transmission. For those of you unfamiliar with the engine and transmission setup, the Euro S50 engine is unrestricted due to the difference between US and European emission laws, therefore making more horsepower and torque than the M3's sold within the states. The transmission dubbed "SMG" for Sequential Manual Gearbox was made famous by the E46 M3 from 2001-2006. The E46 M3 owned the second generation of BMW's electro-hydraulic clutch engaging manual gearbox. What most people don't know is that the E36's in Europe have been running this technology since the mid 90's and is extremely rare to see in the US. The only other manufacturer to offer this technology in their street cars during the 90's was Ferrari. Worry not all of you die-hard, 3-pedal purists because he swapped out the SMG I transmission for a true 6 speed manual.
The damaged body was corrected with an E30 M3 inspired full fiberglass wide body. The only thing still left metal on the body is the roof itself. With the full roll cage, Lexan windows, and ATL fuel cell filled, the car weighs in at 2600lbs. To any ordinary enthusiast an E36 weighing in at less than 3000lbs with a Euro S50 engine would be one hell of a ride, but Michael was not finished there. He is running a Vanos delete with cams from VAC Motorsports and a CSL carbon fiber intake straight through the front end with a headlight delete. With all the modifications made to the engine he opted for a KMS engine management system and puts the 420bhp to the rear wheels with a Blanton 3:91 differential.
His racing "career" has been very successful with multiple wins in both the CCA and NASA events. Michael has proven himself on the track, but you cannot be competitive without a properly functioning car. The credit of the builds and rebuilds as well as preparation and trackside assistance goes to Mike O'Neill and Al Wilson of Northeast Motorsports. Keeping this car in running order week in and week out is what allowed Michael to have multi-year NASA GTS4 championship victories. After back to back championships in 2008 and 2009 he decided it was time to retire the E36 and move up to the GTS3 class with more competitive cars and drivers.


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Shiri Appleby Lands Role on Franklin & BashTV Fanatic Staff at . Comments
In (Life) unexpected news, Shiri Appleby has nabbed a recurring role on Franklin & Bash.
The former CW star - who currently anchors a Web series titled Dating Rules from My Future Self - will appear on multiple episodes of this TNT program's second season, the actress herself Tweeted yesterday, writing:
"Do you think I'm a Franklin or Bash kinda girl?"
Appleby will portary an associate of an Infeld-Daniels senior partner, who finds herself in trouble when she develops feelings for Breckin Meyer's Jared.
Franklin & Bash returns to TNT this summer.


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We've curated our favorite weird and provoking links of late to bring you a fresh batch of the Curator News Feed. Need some Halloween costume inspiration? Want to know the top most-shared brands on Instragram? We've got you covered. Share with us what you're reading, too!
The Most Spectacular Wildlife Photos of the Year, Business Insider. Always love me some good nature photos. This year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition did not disappoint. Check out some of Business Insider's favorite picks, and get even more at the at the National History Museum's site. -- Megan
YouTube Skip Ad Button Helps Highlight the Plight of Ex-Cons, PSFK. Would you give an ex-con longer than a commercial? You probably will after watching this. It's creative, powerful, and a great use of YouTube's Skip-ad feature. -- Matthew
Branded Content Moves the Needle, Per Forbes, AdWeek. There's a lot of discussion these days about branded content and native advertising, both in terms of what it is exactly and its effectiveness. One study, by Forbes and IPG, seems to show that even if we can't yet fully define it, we can see it working. Definitely a topic worth following. -- Dan
25 Clever Halloween Costumes to Wear as a Group, BuzzFeed. It's time to get out the vote! Tell us your favorite group costume and Curator will wear it on Halloween '13 (ok, no we won't, but isn't the roller coaster hilarious?!). -- Ann Marie
Two Almost Entirely Blank Pages in Today's New York Times, AdWeek. When I saw a few friends tweeting about the "blank pages" in the New York Times, I had to figure out what they were talking about. My first thought was, 'wow, someone is going to lose their job over that mistake.' But then I learned the full story - it's not a mistake, but actually a VERY cool ad for the upcoming film, The Book Thief. Talk about less is more! What do you think about this campaign? -- Chelsey
Check Out the Top 10 Most-Shared Brands on Instagram, AdWeek. UK-based Unruly Media conducted a month-long study on the Top 10 Most-Shared Brands on Instagram Video. Click through to see who made the cut. -- Jennifer
See Baby's Glowing Stick Figure Costume, CNN. Okay, so maybe not the most educating article I've ever shared. But, with it being the week before Halloween I thought this was only appropriate. Plus, this dad's costume idea for his daughter is pretty brilliant. On top of that, it's even more amazing how much interest it received on social media and beyond. Can you top this costume? -- Annie
Graphic Design Book For Kids, Teaches Key Concepts in Graphics and Typography, Design Taxi. For the last few years my 9-year-old son has shown a real interest in drawing and design. And it's really heightened in the last few months -- to the degree of giving up allocated video game time for drawing, or as he calls it, graphic design. I ran across this today and I'll be getting it for him to stoke the fire. I love it. -- Scott
The 57 Greatest Pet Costumes Ever, Buzzfeed. It's Friday, and it's almost Halloween, so I think this calls for some pets in clever Halloween costumes! Enjoy! -- Noelle


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Golden City Transparencies, 2006
I make a second visit to the store with my camera, and am lucky to find it open. Walter sits in his usual place talking with Jean, who has just given him a photograph of herself as a young woman with long blond hair and a beautiful face. "All the beauty went to the inside," she quips, and Walter answers very seriously, "I believe that." When he offers me some beer from a can, I am secretly proud to be so quickly included. He gets up to pick a dusty glass from the wide collection on the shelf above his head. Then the three of us sit together for a while, and talk about photography, ghosts and the art of scavenging.
At home that night, I add two layers to my map of the shop. One of these has all of the objects and words spoken I can recall from that afternoon, the other what my camera has recorded inside the store.
What delights in Walter's Golden City Junk is life spread thickly on, superfluously. And yet, there is a precarious equilibrium between all the objects in the store, a precision to the beautiful disarray.
Golden City Project, exhibited in Golden City (6 April - 19 May), Winnipeg: Plug-In Institute for Contemporary Art, 2006
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The first approach could be to build an app as inexpensively as possible - or for free. Although it's pretty incredible that you can do virtually anything these days for free, I think it's pretty safe to say that free doesn't always (usually never) mean well done. If you're on a tight budget, you might believe that something is better than nothing - but that is not necessarily the case. Your brand is closely associated with everything you put out there, so even the smallest of details should have a positive effect. With all of the technology at our fingertips these days, people don't just prefer quality, they expect it. If your app is designed poorly, has poor UX, or can't compete with other apps out there, there's a good chance it will get deleted - or forgotten.
On the other end of the spectrum, you could easily pay upwards of $100,000 for a quality custom mobile app. Sure, it's going to look fantastic, but there aren't many organizations out there that actually need an app at this level.
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This Persian Summer Soup is filled with herbs, nuts and raisins and is delicious with grilled bread. Perfect on a hot summer day!
Iranian cuisine
Iranian cuisine or Persian cuisine refers to the traditional and modern styles of cooking related to Iran. Situated in the Middle East, the Iranian culinary style is unique to Iran, though has historically both influenced and has been influenced by Iran's neighbouring regions at various stages throughout its history. Specifically, these have been mutual culinary influences to and from Mesopotamian cuisine, Anatolian cuisine, and especially the Central Asian cuisine. Many foods famously associated with Middle Eastern, and indeed World cuisine have their origins in Iran, such as kebab and ice cream.
Chelow Kabab – Rice with Lamb Kebab
A typical Persian dish, served with whole roasted tomatoes and some warm pita bread and maybe some salad (lettuce, coriander, white cabbage & onions etc.)
Dolmeh-yeh Felfel – Persian-style Stuffed Capsicum
Stuffed Capsicum are found in many cuisines, each having a different filling making them distinct to each. This version is the Persian-style.
Doogh – Persian Yoghurt Drink
Yoghurt is not just for smoothies or frozen treats. In the Middle-East and Mediterranean, yoghurt is a staple in the diet. It is served as a side dish, appetiser, marinade and dessert. It is consumed for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And, it is also used in drinks.
Kabab Barg
Kabāb-e Barg is a Persian style barbecued lamb, chicken or beef kebab dish. The main ingredients of Kabab-e Barg are fillets of beef tenderloin, lamb shank, onions and olive oil.
Kabab Koobideh – Persian Minced Meat Kabab
Kabab koobideh is an Iranian minced meat kabab which is made from ground lamb, beef or chicken, often mixed with parsley and chopped onions.
Lavash is a soft, thin unleavened flatbread made in a tandoor and eaten all over the South Caucasus, Western Asia and the areas surrounding the Caspian Sea. Lavash is one of the most widespread types of bread in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey.
Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad – Shirazi Salad
Shirazi salad is a popular traditional Iranian salad that originated from and is named after Shiraz in Southern Iran. It is also known as Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad.
Persian Dill and Broad Bean Rice – Baghali Polo
Baghali Polo is a traditional Persian rice dish combining the flavours of the delicate broad bean with dill. With the inclusion of the chicken this recipe becomes a complete meal. Although it can be a little time consuming to remove the outer husks from the bread bean, it is a quick and easy Iranian meal, served with yoghurt, tomato and cucumber salad and a bowl of sabzi (fresh herbs).
Qottab – Persian Almond Pastries
Qotab (Persian: قطاب qottâb) is an almond-filled, deep-fried Persian pastry. It's prepared with flour, almonds, icing sugar, vegetable oil and cardamom. Some versions of ghotab may contain other ingredients, since most of the best recipes are family secrets that are jealously guarded.
Shirin Polow – Iranian Rice Pilaf
This rice pilaf is famed for its thick, crisp tah dig crust and crown of sweet garnishes.
Şiş Köfte
Şiş köfte (Turkish), Shish kofte, or Sis kofte is a köfte or kebab variant in the Turkish cuisine. It consists of minced lamb, mutton, veal or beef, or a mixture of some of these meats with herbs, often including parsley and mint, on a şiş (skewer), grilled.
Torshi Liteh – Eggplant and Herb Pickle
Torshi liteh is made with eggplants and herbs (parsley, coriander, mint, tarragon, basil). Eggplants are baked in the oven, put in a glass jar with herbs and vinegar, and stored in a cool, dry place for two to three months.
Turkish Delight – Lokum
Turkish delight or lokum is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are mostly gel, generally flavoured with rosewater, mastic, Bergamot orange, or lemon.
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JERSEY CITY, NJ (WABC/CNN) – It's a miracle nobody was hurt when an alleged drunken driver barreled down a New Jersey sidewalk, buzzing by a man and smashing everything in sight.
Video from the night of Feb. 9 shows a man outside lighting a cigarette, enjoying the cool winter air, not knowing his life is about to pass before his eyes.
A Ford Taurus veers off the street onto the sidewalk, blowing past the man and sending sparks flying.
The car then mows down a light pole and rockets across the street into a heap of destruction.
"It sounded like an explosion. Like two trucks had just collided," said witness Roxy Mumford. "Like a war zone. Yeah, everything was knocked over."
Police identified the driver as 47-year-old John Wilson. They say he was driving drunk when he lost control and sped onto the sidewalk.
He's being charged with multiple crimes.
Two weeks later, the street is cleaned up and the light pole is replaced.
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Featured in design magazines worldwide, the innovative aesthetic has been coined rustic modernism.
A historical coastal village of colourful houses and idyllic beaches surrounded by coconut trees and golden sand.
One of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of the Brazilian coastline is to rent a small house by the beach in Trancoso, often set in a coconut grove and within easy walking distance of the sea. A Historical Landmark dating back to the sixteenth century, Trancoso is a coastal paradise, with idyllic beaches surrounded by coconut trees and golden sand. The village, with its beautiful colored houses, is where you will find excellent restaurants and bars, boutique shops and local handicrafts, as well as one of the oldest churches in Brazil.


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Steven Spielberg HBO documentary
Grooming for Mr Steven Spielberg!
Ok, i have had to keep this a secret for a few years now but now i can say that i have been working with ocsar winner Susan Lacy on this documentary and have had the honor to be grooming Mr Steven Spielberg for this! What an amazing opportunity to meet and work with him and peek into his life. I highly recommend you watch this as it is always so well done with Susan and her team! I wish she could do a doc on my life! Lol! Anyways, i cannot wait to see this whole thing put together!


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Composite Train the Trainer Programme
This course is designed to give existing trainers the technical knowledge and practical experience to deliver composite technical certificate units to further education learners, at their own training centre. The course will include technical theory lessons and practical training in a workshop environment that can be replicated at most centres. Content will cover different manufacturing techniques, materials used, finishing and joining techniques and the associated Health and Safety requirements.
Delivery Style
Classroom and workshop based
Who should attend?
Experienced trainers and assessors who have a background in an engineering based subject and who would like to gain the skills and knowledge to deliver composite training.
Objectives & Aims
Delegates will gain a good understanding of both the theory and practical skills involved in producing composite materials. Existing trainers will learn the practical skills and knowledge to deliver accredited composite units at their training centres.
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Theory Sessions:
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- Prepreg processes, materials and cure cycles
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- Mould tooling, how they are produced and materials used
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- Wet lay-up lamination
- Application of surface gel-coats
- De-moulding components
- Resin Infusion techniques
- RTM techniques
- Prepreg monolithic and sandwich panel lamination
- Trimming and bonding cured laminates
- How to manufacture a basic mould tool
- How to enhance surface finishes
- Workshop procedures and quality assurance
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Rent a McLaren 720S In Engelberg
Red Fox Luxury Car Hire invites you to rent a McLaren 720S in Engelberg with us. Engelberg is more of a town than a village and is a great resort that has reliable snow on high shady slopes. The perfect place to hire a McLaren 720S for the winter months!
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The skiing here is huge, there is also a terrain park with a half pipe and with quick access from Zurich airport it is a good choice for a winter break. At night this area certainly comes alive with its many bars, clubs and restaurants which is the perfect opportunity to show off your McLaren 720S.
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Another New Writer on Lonelygirl15? Ross Berger
While updating the Breeniversisms on LGPedia, I happened to look at The Creators' page and saw a name I did not recognize, Ross Berger, listed as a writer for Lonelygirl15. The edits on his LGPedia page begin today, June 8 by Zoey. Looks like a scoop to me, but stay tuned for more information or an official announcment.
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Last evening after a day of Thanksgiving feasting, we sat down to watch some television and digest our food. We headed into Netflix and landed on a movie called A Single Man from 2009, starring Colin Firth as a college professor in the 1960s who loses his lover of 16 years in a car accident. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood and directed by fashion designer Tom Ford. The film is shot beautifully with excellent design and production values, and the acting is strong across the board. Colin Firth is great in the lead role, and he is supported by a fantastic performance from Julianne Moore.
I was so happy when Julianne Moore finally won an Oscar this past year for her role in Still Alice, as I think she's been long overdue. I'm not sure that it's my favorite film of hers, but she played an extraordinary character arc as a woman moving through early onset Alzheimer's. Her ability to track the character's deterioration over time illustrated the level of specificity she brings to her work. Her performance in A Single Man is completely different, but still infused with that same level of specificity. I'm also always impressed by her fearlessness as an actor. When I watch her work, I never feel like she's holding anything back, yet it never feels pushed either. What a gift. Same with her work in Far from Heaven, a role that in any other year would have garnered her an Oscar were it not for Nicole Kidman's work in The Hours.
I always look forward to Julianne Moore's work, and I'm curious to see her next project. For her great skill, commitment, and fearlessness, Julianne Moore is the artist I admire this week.


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Title: Scotland's Guardians
Author: Katharina Gerlach
Year published: 2013
Publisher: Independent
Number of pages: 216
Recommended age: 10+
Reviewed by: Renee and Danielle (Mother and Daughter)
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Our Summary:
This story is about a girl named Bryanna who has to become a Guardian between the magical world of Alba and Earth. After her father is kidnapped, she is magically transported to Alba where she comes across a number of mythical creatures such as red caps, brownies, hobgoblins, kelpies, faeries, and selkies among others. She meets up with a girl her own age, Kaylee, who helps her along her voyage to rescue her father. But, many of those who help them along the way warn Bryanna that Kaylee, whom she grows closer to with each passing day, will betray her. Will Bryanna's faith in her new friend change the course of her destiny to become the next Guardian?
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My Thoughts: Scotland's Guardians is a suspenseful, adventure-filled journey featuring a variety of mythical and legendary creatures. Bryanna, a young girl living in Scotland knows there is something different about her as she begins seeing and conversing with a hobgoblin in her childhood. After her mother mysteriously disappears and her father is kidnapped, she slips into the magical land of Alba and discovers that she is destined to become the next Guardian between the two worlds. Unfortunately, this comes at a very high cost – the death of her father.
There is plenty of action and suspense in this thriller. The action begins in the very first chapter when Bryanna encounters her first mythical creature, the boobrie (a mythical giant bird), while riding the bus. She then goes on to meet mythical characters and creatures throughout the entire book such as redcaps (which I had never heard of), hobgoblins, selkies, faeries, kelpies, Cailleach (the Goddess of winter and wild animals), among others. Can I just say thank goodness for the pronunciation guide at the back of the book for all these Gaelic words!? My only issue is that sometimes I felt that new creatures were thrown in just to be included. For example, the section on selkies was underdeveloped compared to some of the other sections. That being said, it was kind of fun to see what the girls would encounter next on their journey.
The main character of Bryanna and the relationship she had with her duplicitous friend Kaylee, who was torn between her loyalty to her friend and her loyalty to her father, was very well written. It was very interesting to see their relationship develop and morph as the story went on. I have to admit that I never knew for sure until the very end, how the relationship would play out. One of the major themes of the book was the exploration of familial bonds, friendship, and loyalty. All of these bonds are stretched to the limit in this story creating an engaging and suspenseful (albeit somewhat complex) plotline.
As with one of the last "middle grade" books we reviewed, Quests of Shadowind by L.A. Miller, I feel that this book is probably more appropriate for adolescents. (She says after she let her 10 year old daughter read it!) I say this for the complexity of the plot as well as some of the language used in the book. I was dismayed to see the words "slut" and "bitch" used in this book when I feel it was completely unnecessary. It even shocked my daughter who literally came to tell me about it just after she read that part.
One final word as a note to all middle grade authors: Interestingly, my daughter and I noticed right away as we flipped the book open that the word density is very high (i.e., there are a high number of words per page, the font size is small, and there are small spaces between lines). My daughter's immediate reaction was to say that she wasn't going to read it. I encouraged her to start anyways and because the story starts quickly she ended up reading the whole thing and loving it (see her review below). However, if my daughter was in a bookstore or at the library choosing a book, she would have passed right by this one simply because of word density.
My bottom line: I must say I have mixed feelings about this book because one the one hand, there is rich character development, there are many elements of fantasy and folklore that are very entertaining, and the story itself is engaging. On the other hand, I found the plot to be quite complex and the pace was a bit uneven in some places. Overall though, I did enjoy reading the book and my daughter also loved it so I would set the age recommendation as 10+ years and say that fantasy lovers will also enjoy this one.
1. Who is main character and what did you think of her? Bryanna is the main character. She's about 12 I think. Another major character in the book is Kaylee. I couldn't tell if she was good or evil until the end. There were also lots of cool mythical creatures like hobgoblins, red caps, boobries, and kelpies. My favorite creature was the hobgoblin – they were cool.
2. What was your favorite part of the book? I liked that there were lots of different kinds of creatures that were legendary. I didn't think any of them were too scary.
3. Was there anything you didn't like about the book? I didn't like that they said a few bad words like the "b-word" and an "s-word". I think the book would have been better without those words, and better for younger kids especially.
4. What do you think of the cover of the book? I like the cover of the book, but I don't understand why their hair is sticking up.
5. Overall, how did you like the book? I thought this book was really awesome – loved it!
6. Who do you think would like this book? I think girls 8 years and older would like this book especially those who like reading about magic and magical creatures.
Daughter Rating: ★★★★★
*** This book was provided to us free-of-charge by the author exchange for an honest review.***
About The Author (Amazon):
Katharina Gerlach was born in Germany in 1968. She and her three younger brothers grew up in the middle of a forest in the heart of the Luneburgian Heather. After romping through the forest with imagination as her guide, the tomboy learned to read and disappeared into magical adventures, past times or eerie fairytale woods.
She didn't stop at reading. During her training as a landscape gardener, she wrote her first novel, a manuscript full of a beginner's mistakes. Fortunately, she found books on Creative Writing and soon her stories improved. For a while, reality interfered with her writing but after finishing a degree in forestry and a PhD in Science she returned to her vocation. She likes to write Fantasy, Science Fiction and Historical Novels for all age groups.
At present, she is writing at her next project in a small house near Hildesheim, Germany, where she lives with her husband, three children and a dog.
Please visit http://www.katharinagerlach.com/ for more information on Katharina Gerlach and Scotland's Guardians.


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We welcome the community and our local service members – retired, active duty, and their families – to join us for an exhibit open house on Wednesday, November 11 from 5:00-6:30 pm to enjoy the museum's current lobby exhibition, Flags Across America. Reflect, honor and thank the many men and women who selflessly serve our nation and protect our way of life. This event is free to all. Light refreshments will be served.
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Earlier Event: November 7Of Bridges and Books
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Self-Check Quiz Visit the Economics: Principles and Practices Web site at epp.glencoe.com and click on Chapter 1—Self-Check Quizzes to prepare for the chapter test.
Self-Check Quiz Visit the Economics: Principles and Practices Web site at epp.glencoe.com and click on Chapter 1—Self-Check Quizzes to prepare for the chapter test.
Identifying Key Terms
Write the key term that best completes the following sentences.
capital goods opportunity cost consumer goods scarcity consumers services factors of production utility human capital value
1. Economic products designed to satisfy people's wants and needs are called_.
. of a CD player can be expressed in dol-
lars and cents.
3. Haircuts, repairs to home appliances, and entertainment are examples of_.
4 ._arises because society does not have enough resources to produce all the things people would like to have.
. of going to a football game instead of working would include the money not earned at your job.
6 ._is the sum of the skills, abilities, health, and motivation of people.
7 ._is another name for the capacity of a product to be useful.
8. The only factors of production that are themselves the result of earlier production are_.
9. Land, capital, labor, and entrepreneurs are_.
10. People who use goods and services to satisfy their wants and needs are called_.
Reviewing the Facts
Section 1 (pages 5-10)
1. Identify the cause of scarcity.
2. List the three basic economic questions that every society must face.
3. Describe the factors of production required to deliver a service like education.
4. Explain why economics is considered a social science.
Section 2 (pages 12-17)
5. Describe the relationship between goods, services, and consumers.
6. Explain why services are excluded from the measure of wealth.
7. Distinguish between product markets and factor markets.
8. Explain why economists argue that productivity is important.
Section 3 (pages 19-25)
9. Describe the nature of an opportunity cost.
10. Identify the economic concept illustrated by the production possibilities frontier.
11. Describe incremental decision making.
12. Explain why economic education is important.
1. Understanding Cause and Effect Suppose that Alpha, shown in Figure 1.6 on page 23, decided to produce more guns and less butter. What would Alpha have to do to make the change? What would be the opportunity cost of producing more guns? What conditions would have to be met for the new mix of guns and butter to be on the production possibilities frontier?
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Chuck in an award-winning snowpark, a spot of paragliding and some of the Alps' most stunning hiking spots and you've really got one of the world's most unique festival settings...
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- The new 6000, 7000 and 8000 series of the HQL drying and sterilization tunnel for sterilizing and depyrogenising pre-cleaned ampoules, injection and infusion bottles, cartridges and syringes.
- Bosch's new series requires less energy for electrical heating and ventilation due to the optimized air flow and mea- sures for heat recovery.
- A flexible pressure zone concept ensures increased process safety by adapting tunnel pressure in the different zones to customers' requirements.
- The modular design of HQL series ensures a customer- specific tunnel arrangement.
- Each sterilizing and cooling module contains the entire technology for respective process.
- The new design facilitates access to critical areas such as Hepa filters.
- The new tunnels are further characterized by a reduced overall size, making them shorter and space-saving.
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About 400 people have been arrested in the latest protest in Canada over higher university tuition fees.
Weeks of protests in Quebec have at times turned violent. The provincial government last week passed emergency legislation meant to end Canada's most sustained student demonstrations ever.
Protesters on Wednesday night threw objects at police in Montreal as a peaceful march fell apart. Police encircled the thousands of protesters and squeezed them into a tighter space.
Arrests were made in Montreal, Quebec City and Sherbrooke.
Quebec's premier, Jean Charest, has refused to roll back the tuition fee hikes of C$254 (£158) per year over seven years. Quebec has the lowest tuition rates in Canada, and they would remain among the country's lowest.


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Toxic Chemical Lobby: Exclusive Leaked FootageBy Ali Geering-Kline
Today, our friends at Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families released their funny, animated video to garner public support for Congressional Action on the Toxic Substances Control Act. Though getting nasty, hazardous chemicals out of consumer products is a serious issue, this video breaks things down in a funny, relatable way that we can all understand.
Watch this breaking news video below, or at the top right hand side of the page.Bisphenol-A, cancer, flame retardants, formaldehyde, health, Lead, PBDE, phthalates, toxic chemical reform lobby, toxics
Ali Geering-Kline
Ali manages the website and coordinates the online communications of CEH. She works with the communications and development staff to create messaging strategies and public education content for CEH's supporters and online audience. A Bay Area native, Ali attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where she received a B.A. in Sociology and Cultural Studies. This allowed her to live abroad in Argentina, where she studied Latin American history and learned valuable Spanish language skills. Ali is thrilled to be part of an organization that advocates for healthy communities so effectively.


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It has been a week now since I returned from the CU Water Cooler in Nashville, which was a fabulous experience from my view. All week I have had questions about the view of the Cooler experience, what I learned, who I met. Thought I would share.
The first thing I learned at the CU Water Cooler is that borders and countries are pretty irrelevant—credit Union people are awesome everywhere. So, I missed booking my hotel room in Nashville. With concerts and sporting events overlapping the Cooler, rooms were tough to come by and a wee bit on the pricey side. Sara Dyer (whom I had never talked to nor met before) ended up working some magic and absolutely went above and beyond by hooking me up in the conference hotel and at the conference rate. Hadn't even made it to the Cooler yet and there it was in action: people helping people. Thanks again Sara!
After making it to the Cooler and having a place to sleep, within 24 hours I learned cool stuff and met cool people in an open, engaging environment where speakers and participants engaged in constructive and challenging conversations. Here are five things and people that come to mind.
1. People helping people
On the night before the conference, dinner with the Currency crew and Young & Free supporters opened my eyes even wider to some really passionate CU'ers across North America working with Young & Free. Did you know Young & Free partnerships have been a part of growing 125,000 new young members in the CU system over the life of program? Pretty cool. We also learned that evening that karaoke is serious business in Nashville, at times creepy, but serious. I can only imagine how creepy the nude karaoke would have been. Only one of our crew had the skills to sing with the stars. Uhhh, the Alabama girls were great singers too… in their own wonderful way. Roll Tide Roll.
2. William Azaroff, period
Ok, I guess I should say a bit more. William was first speaker of Day 1. Disclaimer: I had been looking forward to hearing William sharing the vision of Your Member and What Matters. From my view, he did not disappoint. William told his story with passion and clarity around how Vancity works to connect with members and be transparent to their goals. It was really hard to narrow it down, but here are my top 3 takeaways from William:
- Do the right thing and the business will follow.
- Charity is not equal to reciprocity. Giving money with no impact is bad business and bad strategy. Without strategy for community investment, all money goes to kids, cancer and dogs. Which isn't bad, but may not actually be able to multiply the impact of the investment in other ways.
- Anyone can be true to their values and market, this isn't a Vancity secret. What's your heritage and history? Focus on it today with clarity and transparency to differentiate your credit union for your members.
Here are a few great slides:
3. Tim Vandenberg has game
Tim shows that Monopoly changes lives. So, Tim loves Monopoly. The short version: Tim used Monopoly to develop a math curriculum for 6th graders which built skills, helped them be math geniuses, and taught valuable life skills. Why you ask? Tim says because all he cares about is changing lives and outcomes for his students. Wow. Google it, super impressive. Message: How could helping kids with super charged math skills and life skills help with financial literacy? Guessing there is a connection there. Could CUs help?
Also made me think about how connecting differently, changing the way we interact and learn, and gamifying learning produces different outcomes.
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4. Jimmy Marks has moves
And he shared some thoughts on trust. First, don't trust Jenny McCarthy. Vaccinate your kids people! The three Jimmy soundbytes for me…
- Trust. Back it up with repetition of action and transparency and clarity of behavior.
- Trust your members first.
- Find the group in your community who need the most help and entreat them not to leave you. Help them.
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5. Andy Janning believes in heroes and villains
A really thoughtful and engaging conversation which for me quite simply and beautifully laid out reward and recognition and crucial conversations. Many of the Cooler guests shared stories of immediately trying out Andy's formula for communicating impact of behavior for development and recognition. I also found the three signs of burnout Andy shared to be insightful: depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, lack of personal achievement. A really great story teller.
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So within 24 hours, I knew that the Cooler was worth the investment and time spent. Stay tuned for what I learned in the second 24 hours of the 2013 CU Water Cooler Symposium.
Jill Huls is a branch manager with Conexus Credit Union in Saskatchewan, Canada. She's a member of the Saskatchewan Young Leaders Committee and was a top five finalist in the 2012 CUES Next Top Credit Union Executive competition.


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Meet Kyler Chase who is Performing in Noises Off/
Lyric Arts had a chance to interview Kyler Chase, who is performing as Frederick Fellowes in Noises Off. Read on to hear what he has to say about his experience thus far. LA: Where are you originally from?
KC: I come from a far-away land known as Derby, Kansas.
LA: Why did this particular play interest you?
KC: Noises Off just doesn't stop. It has been one of my favorite shows since first seeing a production of it in high school at a theater conference. The timing, characters, and ensemble unity blew me away. It has been a dream to perform in the show ever since.
LA: For those that are unfamiliar with Noises Off can you tell us about the show?
KC: The show itself is a play within a play. It centers on an acting company rehearsing and touring a British farce called Nothing On. Not only does the audience get to see the end result of their production, but also the backstage antics of a cast who aren't all exactly the best of friends.
LA: Talk about the character that you play in Noises Off. How have you developed this character?
KC: I play the role of Freddie who plays the role of Philip in Nothing On. He's a fairly competent actor but can be a little dim when it comes to onstage motivations, personal relationships, and common sense. I'm really letting my everyday awkwardness shine through with this character. Many of my own nervous mannerisms make an appearance when Freddie gets flustered.
LA: Talk about your fellow cast. How do you see their characters developing? Any that you are particularly amazed at?
KC: My favorite part of theater is developing the bonds between fellow performers. Everyone in this cast is hysterical. There have been numerous times in rehearsal that we've just had to stop everything in order to regain composure after a cast member cracked us up.
LA: What are some of the most impressive elements of Noises Off?
KC: I think what will immediately shock the audience is the scope of the set. In a fast-paced farce like Noises Off, the set is a character in its own right. It is so much fun to rehearse on that I can't help but know the audience is going to have an equally great time watching us.
LA: For those unfamiliar with a farce, can you explain what it is?
KC: Farce is all about big, ridiculous comedy. These are situations that probably wouldn't happen in everyday life. Get ready for mistaken identities, door slamming, and a big, raucous finale.
LA: Why should people come and take a chance and see Noises Off?
KC: You'd be crazy if you didn't! So much of this show requires perfect comedic timing and this cast nails every tiny moment.
LA: What is your favorite theater, movie, and TV comedy?
KC: For my favorite comedy on stage, I'll have to say Urinetown: The Musical, I can quote Monty Python and the Holy Grail backwards and forwards, and I own more seasons of The Office than I know what to do with.
LA: Sum up Noise Off in 3 words?
KC: You'lllaugh tillyou cry.
LA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself?
KC: Most of my life's history can be found in the collected works that chronicle my crime-fighting adventures (Batman comics, movies, TV cartoons, etc.). Other than that, my spare time is spent doing improv comedy, drawing, and doing my best to figure out you crazy Minnesotans. Duck, duck, gray duck? Seriously?


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Before becoming a Professional Learning Consultant for Communications by Design in Ada, Michigan, Peter Grostic earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Albion College and a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University. He also spent seven years in Grand Rapids, teaching Mathematics for Kentwood Public Schools. This classroom experience now helps Grostic coach administrators, educators, and students on the best ways to integrate technology into their teaching and learning.
Grostic will be participating on the 21st Century Thought Leaders: Defining Today's Learner panel from 11:30 am–12:15 pm PST at this year's EdmodoCon, to discuss how technology changes how the world communicates. In education, it gives teachers a way to collaborate, students choice and a voice, parents the option to offer support, and admins tools to build professional learning communities. Tune in to watch Grostic and two other experts examine how technology also redefines and improves the learning process for everyone involved.
What inspired you to apply to speak at EdmodoCon?
I'm an advocate for utilizing Edmodo and its features. I believe that K-12 classrooms must make a shift toward student-centric learning models in order to produce students that can adapt to change, innovate through curiosity, question critically, and communicate effectively. Edmodo supports students, teachers, administrators, and parents as they make that shift. Speaking at EdmodoCon gives me an opportunity to convey this important message.
How did you feel when you found out you were selected?
I felt incredibly humbled and honored to be selected to speak at EdmodoCon. Selfishly, I was excited to meet the other amazing educators that were also selected.
What's the one thing you hope people take away from your EdmodoCon presentation?
After the panel discussion, I hope educators and supporters of education are challenged to begin or continue to shift from teacher-centric classrooms to student-centric classrooms.
Why did you become an educator?
To help students connect with mathematics. I've stayed in education to learn and grow as a human being. Working with young people and teachers allows me to develop professionally and personally. Hopefully, I'm able to make an impact on their lives as well.
What do you like most about being an educator?
The learning process. Watching students learn, wonder, and inspire others is magical. The beauty, of course, is that I learn right along with them.
What's the best piece of advice you've received from another educator?
To prioritize the students' needs over everything else. Each student is different and requires a unique relationship with his or her teacher. Teaching content effectively happens best when the teacher/student relationship is strong.
What have your students taught you?
My students have taught me many things. I've learned about true hardship and struggle through my relationships with them. I've also learned how to empathize without sympathy or pity. I've learned that rubrics only serve to limit them and that they crave challenges. Lastly, I've learned how to let them own their learning by asking them lots of questions.
What's the first thing you do when you get home from school?
Well, as a father of a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old, the first thing I do when I get home is hug my children and my wife.
- Food: Eggs Benedict
- Movie: Groundhog Day
- TV Show(s): Seinfeld
- Music: Pop Rock
- Book: Mindset
- Superpower: Super humor
- Quote: "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." –Gandhi. It is my favorite because revenge is easy, but compassion is very hard.
Three things I could never live without:
- Curiosity
- Humor
- Rationality
Want to learn more about Peter Grostic? Register for EdmodoCon to hear his opinions, connect with him on Edmodo to grow your network, and follow him on Twitter to get inspired.
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Looking forward to hearing some tips about how to move from a teacher-centered classroom to a student-centered classroom!
Can not wait to hear your ideas on being more student centric in our classrooms! I look forward to your presentation!
Hey Peter,
I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet you at EdmodoCon and learn from you and the other presenters. It is going to be awesome. I identify with what you said about creating "student-centric" classrooms. I couldn't agree more. I'd also like to talk more with you about "Mindset" and Carol Dweck. EdmodoCon 2015 is going to be AMAZING. See you soon!
Hi Peter,
It sounds like I needed you to be my math teacher! Since our school district is centered around 21st Century learning, I'm excited to learn more ways to utilize technology with my students. Good luck on your presentation.
You make great points about educations need to be more student centric and how edmodo allows that to happen with relative ease. I look forward to hearing your presentation! Keep on fighting the good fight!
I am looking forward to your presentation. I am working towards a student centered classroom.
I agree, we never stop learning with our students, it is "the beauty" of teaching. Looking forward to listening to you.
Great to hear that more and more educators believe the classroom show be student-centric. Good luck in each and every endeavor!
I also try to empower my students by making my classroom student-centered. Looking forward to your presentation.
I agree with your comment regarding shifting from teacher-centric classrooms to student-centric classrooms. Many teachers struggle with this. I look forward to your presentation.
Sometimes our teachers lives get hectic and we need assistance with transforming our class to a student center of learning. Looking forward to your ideas.
Peter, I agree with your comment regarding shifting from teacher-centric classrooms to student-centric classrooms. Looking forward to hearing how you did this with your classroom.
I really believe that this 21st century should always be student centered! Looking forward to hear your presentation!
Gracias por su ponencia! espero aprender mucho de su plática. Yo también soy defensor del uso de Edmodo y con el quiero solucionar todos los problemas educativos. Claro está que los salones del futuro no están llenos de tecnología, pero si la tecnología facilita la labor de docentes el apoyo de los padres, el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y la administración de los directivos. Saludos!
Looking forward to hearing your ideas on becoming more student-centric. I always love learning something new and seeing things from someone else's perspective.
Sounds like a great panel discussion. Technology has definitely changed how we communicate. I look forward to watching the recording of this discussion. (I hope everything will be recorded!)
I'm looking forward to hearing about his experience with student-centered classrooms. We're making a big push for that in my district this year.
I am looking forward to hearing you discuss ways your parents are involved in Edmodo!
Like you, I am a huge believer in the power of technology in educating today's students. I am looking forward to your presentation and hope to learn new strategies to inspire and challenge my students!
Technology has become such a large tool of our daily lives. Students forget that beyond games and apps technology can also serve a real world work place and academic purpose. Helping our children learn how to use technology as a tool is so important. Can't wait to here what else you have to say.
I'm looking forward to hearing more about using Edmodo in the classroom and teachers helping students to make that learning shift.
Looking forward to your presentation tomorrow! Best of luck!


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Concrete Playground's review of Kyra Henley's exhibition Recreation II
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Shout out on Two Thousand
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New generation of college hopefuls apply to many schools
Scott Yu had the strongest possible credentials: a perfect SAT score, a perfect high school transcript and conservatory-quality piano skills. But his first foray into college admissions, an "early-action" application to Stanford, landed in limbo with a deferral.
His faith shaken, Yu responded the way any straight-A student would, with a flurry of work. He applied to every college in the Ivy League, along with Duke, MIT, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Maryland and the New England Conservatory in Boston. For his efforts, the Rockville teen reaped 12 offers of admission. He now faces a not-very-painful choice among Harvard, Yale and MIT.
Yu, a senior in the Science, Mathematics and Computer Science Magnet Program at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, represents a new generation of college applicant. Spooked by single-digit admission rates at the top private schools, students sweeten the odds by applying to more of them. And, thus, the applicant pool runneth over.
Harvard, the nation's oldest college, crossed a symbolic threshold this year when it received more than 30,000 applications for about 1,600 seats in its freshman class. With 1.5 million students expected to enter four-year colleges this fall, that means that about one in 50 applied to Harvard. Brown University passed the same milestone this year, Stanford last year.
One-fifth of college applicants nationwide apply to seven or more schools, twice the rate of a decade ago, according to data from the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
Yu, 18, knew he was a strong candidate. But he didn't know how strong. The early rebuff from Stanford -- a school not in the Ivy League but just as selective -- unnerved him. He sat at his computer with two Harvard teddy bears for luck as he checked for news April 1, the deadline for most admissions departments to let students know whether they got in.
"I didn't mean to apply to this many schools," he said. "You can't really gauge your qualifications as a candidate until you get in somewhere."
Students apply to more schools partly because they can: Today's online applications are more easily replicated than the paper forms of previous decades. But that's not the only factor. The biggest surge has come at the most selective schools, where fewer than half of applicants gain admission. Students apply to twice as many schools as their parents did on the theory that they are half as likely to get in.
Admission rates fell this year to 6.9 percent at Harvard, 7.2 percent at Stanford, 7.5 percent at Yale, 8.2 percent at Princeton, 9.2 percent at Columbia and 9.3 percent at Brown. As recently as 2003, when fewer students competed for the same number of seats, all of those schools admitted more than 10 percent of applicants.
Worldwide interest
Ivy League schools are getting more applications from every part of the globe. Diana Barthauer, who lives in Switzerland, started with a slate of 50 schools and narrowed it to 20. She netted 15 offers, including Columbia, Stanford and Dartmouth, and rejections from MIT, Princeton and the University of Cambridge in England. Two colleges in China haven't replied.
"The reason I did so many applications was that the admission rates are so low," she said. "But then, I pushed them down by doing it, so it's kind of ironic."
Is there any harm in applying to colleges en masse? Counselors and deans are divided.


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Newcomer Information Packet--Moving to Swainsboro? Let us welcome you with one of our "Newcomer Packets". This valuable packet is a great tool filled with everything you need to know about Swainsboro and Emanuel County. You'll find information on housing; a list of realtors; a list of restaurants and motels; chamber members and their services; city and county demographics; a complete listing of public and private schools; East Georgia College and Swainsboro Technical College information; governmental agencies; hospital & doctors information; civic clubs and organizations, local churches and "where-to-go-for" information.
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Emanuel County Guide-- This county guide is published by The Forest Blade, Swainsboro's local newspaper. The magazine is filled with historical information, articles on the community, helpful listings, school information and a list of area businesses.
Local Brochures--The Chamber offers a number of brochures, fact sheets and business cards on chamber members. These are available at the chamber office located at 102 South Main Street.
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Exact Synergy Enterprise product update 246 is generally available
We are happy to announce that as of today, Exact Synergy Enterprise product update 246 is generally available. This marks the end of the controlled release, which started in the beginning of July.
In this product update we have mainly focused on Professional Services Automation. Among others we have added the following improvements:
- Multiple improvements have been added to the existing hour and expense entry screen for consultants (video, release note)
- A full-fledged project manager role (video, release note)
- Rates and items enhancements for project controllers (video)
- Several improvements for administrators, such as 64-bit environment compliance
Moreover, we have added new features in Reporting services (release note)
- Possibility to share reports via the customer and reseller portal
- Retrieving information from many administrations separately with one report
- Linking multiple persons to a report irrespective of the assigned roles
- Identifying reports as web parts
We have also extended features in Mobile Synergy, based on feedback and suggestions from our customers. You can now view your own calendar and schedule appointments with your accounts and colleagues (release note).
As you know the iPhone app for Exact Synergy is already available and you can download it from the App Store. This app makes it possible for the users of iPhone and iPad to directly send emails, call customers and colleagues with a single finger tap while being on the go. Moreover, you can manage your schedule, but also view planning of your colleagues. Watch the video here to find out more.
For a full overview of all new functionalities, please refer to the Product Update News page and release notes for product update 246.
Should you have any questions regarding this product update, please contact Bert Siekmann (manager of product management) at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Laurence Ledford
Does / will PSA support Summary Level billing?
Vladimir Bataev
as in grouping together multiple lines based on activity or other criteria? Is that what you have in mind?
Laurence Ledford
Yes, that is what I had in mind, but I just realized that we can do that in Globe, so the need to do that in ESE is no longer there. Thanks though!! Keep up the great work!!