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Lanier Islands, GA 30518
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Lanier Islands is a 1,100-acre year-round vacation destination located on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier. Accommodations include deluxe waterfront lakehouse vacation rentals, a luxurious full-service hotel, 10-passenger houseboats and a lakeside campground.
Activities include a beach and water park, bike trail, an expansive boat rental fleet, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, zip line tours and more.
Fall comes alive on the Islands during Haunted Nights of Lights and during the Christmas holidays, the resort sparkles with the amazing displays of the "Magical Nights of Lights."
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Hours of Operation
Sunday: All Day
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Tuesday: All Day
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Thursday: All Day
Friday: All Day
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Golf on Site
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ADA-compliant, Family-friendly, Handicapped Accessible (Limited) , Maps/Brochures/Guides, Parking Fees, Wedding & Honeymoon
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Top Five Trade Values on the Canucks
Jeff Angus
May 11 2013 01:32PM
Grantland and ESPN's Bill Simmons recently published his 2013 edition of his top 50 NBA trade value rankings. I "borrowed" the idea last year and ranked the top 50 NHL trade values, and will be doing the same in a few months once the Stanley Cup has been awarded.
And I'm going to use the same rules and factors to rank the top trade values in the Vancouver organization. What I am taking into account:
- Age matters
- Contracts matter
- Position matters
Read on for the list, some honourable mentions, and a few other thoughts.
I'll preface my top five with a few notes. Alex Edler is a very honourable mention here, and we may get to find out what his trade value actually is this summer. The Canucks may be smart to move him for a young center (say… Sean Couturier), as this would allow Jason Garrison to slide back to the left side. Edler is a good defenseman who is sometimes great and sometimes awful. He would have a lot of value – arguably more to a team like Philadelphia compared to the Canucks.
Thomas Drance and I are going to debate some bold moves in the coming weeks, and an Edler trade is definitely one of them. There are some intriguing names out there that Edler may fetch – Couturier and Bobby Ryan are two of them.
One more note – I received a lot of submissions on Twitter that included Chris Tanev, Zack Kassian, Frank Corrado, and Nicklas Jensen. Don't overrate age/youth. Four good young players, but none of them are great. I highly doubt any of them would fetch any of the below five players in a one-for-one trade. Again, this is my opinion, and I am expecting some disagreement.
5. Dan Hamhuis
Contract: Three more years left at $4.5 million per season
Hamhuis is a top 20 defenseman in the NHL. He can do it all, and on the Canucks, he does. He logs the toughest minutes, he makes all of his defensive partners look good, and he doesn't make many mistakes. He had a poor first round by his elite standards, but he is far and away the best defenseman on the roster. And he's locked up for three more years at a very, very manageable cap hit. If Hamhuis was given offensive duties, I have zero doubts that he would approach the 40-45-point mark with regularity.
Will he get traded? No. Even if the Canucks go for a minor rebuild or retooling, Hamhuis has many good years of hockey left. He is a great skater and keeps himself in fantastic shape.
4. Cory Schneider
Contract: Two more years left at $4 million per season
I debated putting Schneider ahead of Kesler, but there is so much uncertainty with the NHL goaltender market (which we have seen time and time again over the past year, unfortunately). Roberto Luongo is available. Mike Smith, too. Ryan Miller and Marc-Andre Fleury could both be on the move.
Schneider is young, and he has proven he can carry the load of a starting goaltender. He had a poor showing in Games 3 and 4 of the series against the Sharks, but he probably shouldn't have been starting in the first place coming off a tweaked groin and eight days off the ice. His cap hit is great, too.
Will he get traded? Very doubtful, unless Gillis goes against his word and keeps Luongo, or if he ships both of them in separate deals and brings in one of the other available goaltenders. Imagine that?
Proto was bang on with my top three:
@anguscertified People that don't put Kesler, Henrik, and Daniel 1, 2, 3 (in any order) are wrong.— _Proto (@_Proto) May 11, 2013
3. Ryan Kesler
Contract: Three years left at $5 million per season
Ryan Kesler of 2010-11 would rank as the top player on this list. But I have trouble seeing that player returning any time soon. Kesler has undergone two very significant surgeries since that time (torn tendons in the hip and shoulder area), and he has been unable to stay healthy or play at an elite level with any sort of consistency. He went beast mode for about 40 minutes in the series against the Sharks, and it was quite apparent that his conditioning wasn't where it needs to be (and that shouldn't come as a surprise considering how little hockey he has played over the past two years).
Would the Canucks move Kesler? Doubtful. But you never know, especially if they can somehow land a younger top six forward for him. I think Kesler's long term future is on the right wing, but the Canucks need to find the right center for him. Derek Roy wasn't that guy (what a dud he was). The Canucks are paper thin up the middle, especially if they let Max Lapierre walk as a free agent this summer.
I'd like to see Kesler play on a line with Jordan Schroeder next season. His cap hit is great for what he brings when healthy, but how often will that be? The Canucks seem to get hurt by injuries more than most NHL teams. How much of that is related to travel? Overtraining? I'm not sure, and I don't want to speculate, but it is awfully tough to win in the postseason when your top guys are always banged up.
2. Daniel Sedin
Contract: One year left at $6.1 million per season
1. Henrik Sedin
Contract: One year left at $6.1 million per season
Like everything else with Daniel and Henrik, this writeup comes as a package deal. Would a team trade Daniel Sedin alone for a healthy Ryan Kesler? Maybe, maybe not. The Sedins are impossible to really "value" alone, as they will never spend much time apart (outside of an injury to one of them). And how many contending teams have $12.2 million in cap space (or the need for a top line LW and C)?
Their respective track records speak for themselves – 1-2 in organizational scoring, a Hart for Henrik, an Art Ross for each of them, and a Lindsay for Sedin. They had their best two-way season in 2013, at the age of 32. I don't see the Sedins aging like typical skill forwards, as they rely less on speed and physicality and more on hockey sense and intuition. Look at Teemu Selanne, Ray Whitney, Jaromir Jagr, and probably the best comparison of all, Daniel Alfredsson. I see them spending another two or three years as top liners before dropping back into a supporting role
Will they get traded? Not a chance. They are the leaders of the team, and they set the tone for the entire organization. They combined for zero gaols against the Sharks, but they played well. I understand, at some point, that production has to trump the underlying numbers (or at least back it up), but the Canucks were essentially a one line team this season. And the Sedins can't carry an offense any more. They need help, and it is up to management to get them that. A supporting cast of Booth, Kesler, Higgins, Raymond, Hansen, and Burrows wasn't good enough. It's time for some upgrades.
Mike Gillis' best move as Vancouver's GM came in late June of 2008 when he decided to fly to Sweden to convince the Sedins to stick around. From what I have heard, it sounds like the Sedins are going to go the Selanne route and sign short term deals for the rest of their career. Let's hope that comes in blue and green jerseys.
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Oh, so now, you're Bruins, analyze-this. Well, analyze this, 44 years of losing, loser.
Completely got side-tracked by that broken record idiot above me that I didn't even post what I initially wanted. Lol. Probably pointless now, but I'll give it a whirl anyway...
Canucks fans: given the recent bitter history between the Bruins and Canucks I'm curious to know if there are any Bruins you guys would consider trading for, and if so, who, and who would you send back? (Doesn't have to be limited to trades, could be UFA's, etc).
I know we're an unlikely trade partner, but seeing how your article is about trades that are unlikely to happen...
The answer is NO, because no one in Bruins-land wants any Canuck chokers on heir team.
By the way, 44 of LOSING gets you ZERO credibility.
Zero cups = zero cred= zero assets= sero trade.
As a previous poster stated before: learn how to read, I said CANUCKS fans. You're clearly not, so I don't give a rats ass about your pointless opinion.
Only player is would sing is LUCIC Vacnouver Boy and a big power forward
Is this Stevie from Malcolm in the Middle? That was the hardest thing to understand I have ever read in my life , and you call other people losers???
Nobody cares about what you have to say, loser.
44 years of losing, loser. I'm sure you're such a fan with your Bruins name, loser. LOL
yes, I do, and I now call you a LOSER as well. Enjoy another 44 years of losing, loser.
Anybody in particular you'd send back for him?


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Victor Abiamiri DE 6'4 270 Notre Dame
By: Robert Davis
Abiamiri was one of the truly elite recruits coming out of high school 2003. He struggled to live up to the expectations as a freshman and sophomore though, totaling just 37 tackles, 10 for loss, and three sacks in his first two seasons combined. As a junior he beat those two season totals, as he finally began to show he deserved the hype. Abiamiri had 48 tackles, 15 for loss, and eight sacks on the year.
Physically, Abiamiri has it all. He is a great athlete, showing great agility, quickness, and speed on the football field. He has a very lean frame, and is strong for a player his size. He brings a lot of talent and potential as a playmaker off the edge. Abiamiri gets a great jump off the line, and combined with his ability to get upfield and change direction, makes him a real threat on every snap as a pass rusher. While he is an end, he may possess the athleticism and skill to play in space and adjust to a 3-4 OLB spot at the next level.
If he wants to remain at end, Abiamiri will have to bulk up. Even though he is in the 270 range, he still has a lean frame. The biggest issue that he will need to deal with is his consistency. He only has one year where he made the plays he is expected to make, and he can disappear at times during games.
Victor Abiamiri is a player that could continue to rise as the season goes on and through the post season circuit. Everyone is looking for the next standout edge rusher, and Abiamiri has all the talent to become one. If he has another solid season coupled with his potential, Abiamiri should crack the first two rounds of the draft.
An excellent athlete with great quickness and a burst...Has pretty good size with long arms and the frame to get bigger...Was very productive...Packs a good initial punch...Strong and stout at the point...Versatile and is fluid enough to drop into coverage...Great pass rusher who can terrorize quarterbacks...Solid tackler with good range and will make plays in pursuit...Is smart and a hard worker with great intangibles...A ton of experience against top competition...Still has a lot of upside.
Needs to add some weight...Did a lot of his damage against weak competition...Is still somewhat raw and needs to refine his technique...Timed speed is adequate but not special...Inconsistent and a bit of an underachiever who does not always play up to his talent level...Struggles to shed blockers...Minor durability concerns.
Was a highly-regarded recruit coming out of high school...Might be looked at as a potential outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme...Really made a name for himself in the scouting community when he dominated Winston Justice in '05...He certainly passes the eyeball test and has everything that you look for physically...An even better pro prospect than Justin Tuck was and the scary part is he's still improving.
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Victor Abiamiri De 6'4 270 Notre Dame
Posted 17 January 2007 - 02:14 PM
Posted 17 January 2007 - 02:34 PM
Seems alittle small for DE in the 3-4, we need guys that are atleast around 295.
Posted 17 January 2007 - 02:46 PM
Abiamiri would be a olb in the 3-4
Posted 17 January 2007 - 02:54 PM
Anyone know where he is projected to go? Of course it's still early and he seems likea guy who could really make a name for himself at the combines. Still, he sounds intriguing.
Posted 17 January 2007 - 03:15 PM
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Anyone know where he is projected to go? Of course it's still early and he seems likea guy who could really make a name for himself at the combines. Still, he sounds intriguing.
round 2
Posted 17 January 2007 - 10:45 PM
i dont like this guy at all. come draft tim, i think he'll fall to the late 3rd/4th round.
The Newest Member Of The J-E-T-S!!!
Posted 18 January 2007 - 07:17 PM
Since ND has a contract with NBC and shit i was able to see most of there games. This was one of the main guys i watched and he didnt impress me very much. I dont want him..
Posted 18 January 2007 - 07:36 PM
yea he never really lived up to his hype in college, he was a big time prospect coming out of hs and is a medicore prospect coming out of college.
Posted 18 January 2007 - 08:12 PM
No way in hell. Abiamiri sounds too much like Abraham. If you combine their names you get ABADHAMI.
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Relations with Kazakhstan
NATO and Kazakhstan actively cooperate on democratic, institutional, and defence reforms and have developed practical cooperation in many other areas. The Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP) lays out the overall programme of cooperation between Kazakhstan and NATO. The defence-related fields of cooperation are supported by the Planning and Review Process (PARP).
Framework for cooperation
Dialogue between NATO and Kazakhstan takes place within the framework of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC). The NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, James Appathurai, conducts high-level political dialogue with Kazakh authorities through regular visits to the country. The NATO Liaison Officer in Central Asia also visits Astana regularly and reviews cooperation with the Kazakh government.
NATO and Kazakhstan are developing practical cooperation in a number of areas through the country's Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP). Kazakhstan sets out its reform plans and timelines in its IPAP, which is agreed for a two-year period.
The current IPAP for the 2012-2013 cycle covers key areas to include political, military and security-sector reforms. NATO agrees to support Kazakhstan in achieving these reforms by providing focused, country-specific advice and assistance.
Kazakhstan also cooperates with NATO and other partner countries on a wide range of other areas through the Partnership for Peace (PfP) programme and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council.
Key areas of cooperation
Security cooperation
Kazakhstan has designated an infantry battalion called KAZBAT for potential deployment in NATO-led peace support operations, under UN Security Council mandates. KAZBAT became operable as planned and elements of this battalion have joined NATO Allies in a number of live exercises. In the framework of PARP, the expansion of this force into a full brigade organisation – KAZBRIG – is a major project aimed to give Kazakhstan the rotational capability to continuously sustain a battalion-sized contribution.
In 2010, Kazakhstan, along with Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Belarus completed an agreement with NATO allowing the transportation of non-lethal ISAF cargo to Afghanistan by rail. As of 2012, NATO also has an agreement with Kazakhstan (as well as with several other Central Asian countries and with Russia) for the redeployment of non-lethal ISAF cargo from Afghanistan. Kazakhstan plays an active role in both hosting and participating in PfP training and exercises. In consultation with the Allies, Kazakhstan has established a PfP regional training centre, and continues to work with Allies and regional partners in military and language training techniques.
Kazakhstan contributes to the fight against terrorism through its participation in the Partnership Action Plan on Terrorism (PAP-T). This includes sharing information and analysis with NATO, enhancing national counter-terrorist capabilities and improving border security. In 2010, Kazakhstan hosted an Advanced Training Course, conducted by the Defence Against Terrorism Centre of Excellence based in Ankara, Turkey. The course addressed the dimensions of terrorism and strategies for countering it, as well as the importance of international and interagency cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
Since 2006, Kazakhstan, in cooperation with NATO Allies and regional partners, has hosted annual military exercises, named "Steppe Eagle". These exercises have contributed to strengthening the interoperability of KAZBAT with Alliance forces. The 2012 exercise was conducted by Kazakhstan "in the spirit of Partnership for Peace"; the 2013 "Steppe Eagle" exercise is currently being planned.
Defence and security sector reform
NATO is supportive of the democratic and institutional reform process underway in Kazakhstan, which is outlined in its IPAP. Specifically in the area of defence and security sector reform, NATO and individual Allies have considerable expertise that Kazakhstan can draw upon.
Kazakhstan's participation in the PfP Planning and Review Process (PARP) since 2002 has helped develop the ability of its forces to work with NATO. Kazakhstan seeks to attain interoperability between elements of its armed forces and those of NATO Allies. The current emphasis is on its Air-Mobile Forces. Joint work continues on the further development of a peacekeeping battalion to work alongside NATO Allies.
Kazakhstan's PfP Training Centre (KAZCENT) was accredited by NATO as a Partnership Training and Education Centre in December 2010. KAZCENT offers annual courses open to Allies and Partners on military English, NATO staff procedures, and a 5-day familiarisation course on the history, economy, and culture of Central Asia and Afghanistan.
Civil emergency planning
Kazakhstan is enhancing its national civil emergency and disaster-management capabilities in cooperation with NATO, and through participation in activities organised by the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC).
Kazakhstan has previously sent a representative to the EADRCC; in 2009, the country hosted the EADRCC "ZHETYSU" exercise near Almaty.
Science and environment
Under the Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme, Kazakhstan has received grant awards for over 20 cooperative projects for collaborate scientific and environmental projects. Projects include collaboration on studies into radiological risks in Central Asia, integrated water resources management and new technology exploration for seismic resistant construction.
In October 2009, participants from Kazakhstan attended an advanced training course on countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction through enhanced border security.
In May 2010, scientists and engineers from Kazakhstan, as well as other countries from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region, took part in a NATO science programme designed to train participants in securing cyber networks. The primary goal of the training was to strengthen the cyber networks of the educational and scientific communities in the CIS region.
Public information
Increasing public awareness of NATO and the benefits of its relations with Kazakhstan is also an important area of cooperation. A joint NATO-Kazakhstan workshop was conducted to contribute to training the Kazakh press and public information officials in 2007. The Resource and Information Centre on NATO at the Al Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty, which opened in 2007, hosts a number of NATO-themed events and visits from NATO representatives annually. In addition, a NATO Depository Library was inaugurated in Astana in 2008. Joint work on establishing a wider public information strategy is ongoing.
In every partner country, an embassy of one of the NATO member states serves as a contact point and operates as a channel for disseminating information about the role and policies of the Alliance. The current NATO Contact Point Embassy in Kazakhstan is the embassy of Estonia.
Milestones in relations
1992 Kazakhstan joins the North Atlantic Cooperation Council, renamed the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council in 1997. 1995 Kazakhstan officially joins the Partnership for Peace (PfP). 1997 Kazakhstan holds the first annual joint peacekeeping exercise ("Steppe Eagle ") with NATO countries, aimed at improving the readiness of Kazakh peacekeeping units to take part in NATO-led operations. 2002 Kazakhstan is connected to the Virtual Silk Highway. Kazakhstan joins the PfP Planning and Review Process (PARP). 2004 At the Istanbul Summit, Allied leaders place special focus on Central Asia – a special NATO representative and a liaison officer are assigned to the region. 2005 Kazakhstan delivers its IPAP presentation document to NATO. 2006 Kazakhstan and NATO agree on Kazakhstan's first IPAP, covering the 2006-2008 period and on its current set of 2006 Partnership Goals in the PARP. 2007 The President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, visits NATO Headquarters. The 2007 PARP Assessment documents the state of implementation of Partnership Goals. The NATO Science Partnership Prize for 2007 is awarded to two scientists from Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom for excellent collaboration on assessing radioactive contamination at the nuclear test site at Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, which was operated by the former Soviet Union. The NATO Information Centre opens at the Al Farabi University. 2008 NATO depository library is inaugurated at the National Library. Kazakh Defence Minister, Danial Akhmetov, visits NATO Headquarters and briefs the North Atlantic Council on the IPAP results for the period of 2006-2008. 2009 NATO Secretary General, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, visits Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan hosts the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) Security Forum in Astana. Kazakhstan hosts the NATO disaster response exercise ZHETYSU 2009. 2010 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Kanat Saudabayev, visits NATO. NATO completes the arrangements with several countries, including Kazakhstan, for the transit of non-lethal ISAF cargo to Afghanistan by rail. The President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, visits NATO. 2011 James Appathurai, the NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General (DASG) for Political Affairs and Security Policy and Special Representative for Central Asia visits Kazakhstan. 2012 Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yerzhan Kazykhanov attends the 25th NATO summit meeting in Chicago. 2013 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Erlan Idrissov, visits NATO Headquarters.


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La Petite Trotte à Léon — The long way around Mont Blanc from Jill Homer on Vimeo.Beat carried a GoPro camera during the La Petite Trotte à Léon last month, and filmed a few segments of his race. He definitely took his camera out during some pretty times, and his footage shows just how spectacular this route is. There are hints of the brutality as well. I compiled some of his footage into a quick five-minute video to show to friends at a party tonight. The link to the video is above.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
PTL video
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WOW! Just wow.ReplyDelete
Thanks for doing this. It looks like it would be a great place to hike but not at night and not on only a few hours of sleep in several days. I can't imagine how you didn't fall off the trail with your visual issues. Incredible scenery. Makes me want to go there but do at a leisurely pace!ReplyDelete
Wow! I know that I will likely never find myself in that part of the world so I appreciate going along with you & Beat on your adventures here!ReplyDelete
Great video and race report, thanks! Makes me want to do PTL asap!ReplyDelete
While I read about all your adventures all over the place, this was one where I drew the line - no way would I ever do that, not even for the beautiful scenery! My stomach lurched just watching some of this footage. So I appreciate your dealing with your Monster so I don't have to, and thanks to Beat for recording so I can see the brutifulness of it. You are wonderfully nuts.ReplyDelete


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May 04 : 05 days till Mother's Day
Did you know that having children later in life may help moms to live longer?
The oldest "new" mom on the books is Spanish mother Carmen Bousada, who gave birth in 2006 at the age of 67 to twin boys. Unfortunately the twins were orphaned when their mother died at the age of 69, 2 1/2 years after their birth.
In 2003 Indian schoolteacher Satyabhama Mahapatra gave birth at the age of 65 to a baby boy. Mahapatra had outpaced Italian Rosanna Dalla Corte, who, in 1994, had a baby boy at the age of 63. Both children were conceived through artificial insemination with the eggs of younger relatives.
Mother's Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom. It is a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled "I Love You's." So join our Mother's Day festivities as we present a new "Did You Know?" fact each day as we countdown to Mother's Day on May 09th!
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The calculation method to convert a cost to an annual basis. The calculation converts a cost for a performance period that is less than one full year into an annual cost to correctly reflect the cost in a government cost estimate. This calculation is performed by first dividing the cost in the performance period by the number of days in the performance period to determine the corresponding daily cost and then multiplying the daily cost by 365.25 days to determine the annualized cost. To account for leap years, 365.25 is the average number of days in a year.


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In 1977, following a directive from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to its wards and stakes to form an activities committee, Montell Seely and Carol Ann Driggs began working on an idea Seely had been having for some time. His idea was to tell the story of the colonization of Castle Valley and Emery County in pageant form. A pageant committee was formed and the idea became the birth of the Castle Valley Pageant which was first performed in 1978.
Now in it's 30th year, the Castle Valley Pageant will again be performed at the pageant site near Castle Dale, with many talented local cast members. The pageant also uses live animals and real pioneer covered wagons. Each evening before the performance, a Pioneer Village is presented so that visitors may get a glance at the life of the pioneers to this valley.
The visitors are treated to samples of homemade bread, ice cream, and Dutch oven cooking, while watching the pioneers weave rag rugs, make horseshoes, make jewelry from horseshoe nails, quilt, card wool, spin wool, and milk cows.
The pageant will run Aug. 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, with the festivities beginning each evening at 6:30 p.m.


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On April 25, at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Emery County Sheriff's Office was notified by Ahren Cattles, John Cattles and Kevin Zimmerman that they were hiking in the Baptist Draw and upper Chute Canyon area. As they were hiking a slot canyon, they came across the remains of a human body.
Sheriff's deputies responded to the area to meet with the three men from Colorado and were shown where the body was located.
On Sunday morning, April 26, Sheriff's Office personnel and Search and Rescue members responded back to the area and spent the remainder of the day hiking into the slot canyon and recovering the remains.
After the body was recovered, it was transported by the Department of Public Safety helicopter to the command area as well as transporting Sheriff's Office personnel.
The body was sent to the Utah State Medical Examiners Office, who has identified the body as Rose Backhaus of Colorado who was reported missing in November.
Sheriff LaMar Guymon said, "The Sheriff's posse search and rescue and the sheriff's office worked hard on finding Rose, sometimes putting their own lives at risk to find her. This brings a welcome closure and hopefully relief to the family and loved ones. We caution people as they go into these areas to let people know where they are going and when they are expected back. We encourage them even to call our office and let us know if you don't have anyone else to notify and let us know departure and arrival dates and times. One of the problems we have is the lack of signage at the turnaround of Bell Canyon and Little Wildhorse. We are working with the Bureau of Land Management to get this problem corrected. The medical examiner determined that Rose died of exposure. We are glad to bring closure to this unfortunate circumstance."


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Update: DPS officials later said that jars with the suspected materials were not confiscated, rather discovered and disposed of.
AUSTIN — Department of Public Safety officers confirmed that "one jar suspected to contain urine, 18 jars suspected to contain feces and three bottles suspected to contain paint" were confiscated from people entering the Senate gallery Friday to watch the final debate on a controversial package of abortion restrictions.
Word spread on social media that DPS officers were confiscating tampons, sanitary napkins and other paper objects.
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Why are Only Bad Acts Good Sentencing Factors?
Carissa Byrne Hessick
University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill - School of Law
Boston University Law Review, Vol. 88, 2008
University of Utah College of Law Research Paper No. 38
Few pieces of information play a larger role in determining a criminal offender's sentence than her prior criminal history. The notion that an offender's prior bad acts ought to be considered an aggravating sentencing factor enjoys near-universal acceptance. But fewer jurisdictions appear to consider an offender's prior good acts (such as honorable military service or charitable works) as a mitigating factor at sentencing. This Article discusses the potential relationship between aggravating and mitigating sentencing factors. It also explores whether, in light of the overwhelming consensus that a prior bad act is aggravating, there is a principled reason that a sentencing system could fail to treat a prior good act as mitigating.
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The Behavioral Economics of Mergers and Acquisitions
Donald C. Langevoort
Georgetown University Law Center
October 15, 2010
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Georgetown Law and Economics Research Paper No. 10-17
The world of mergers and acquisitions seems like a setting in which rationality necessarily dominates. There are high stakes, focused and sustained attention, and expert advisers who are repeat players. In the economics and management literature, however, there has been a great deal of research on what might be called "behavioral M&A" - using insights from psychology to explain observed patterns of behavior in the acquisitions marketplace. To date, the law has largely been uninterested in the psychological dynamics of corporate acquisitions. This essay looks at recent research on such issues as the role of overconfidence, hubris, anchoring, etc. in explaining buy-side behavior, as well as comparable influences on the sell-side, and argues that there is a plausible case for behavioral explanations for the value destruction that often occurs because of acquirer overpayment and its spillover effects. It then turns to possible legal lessons, and suggests a normative (maybe ideological) account for why courts hold tightly to the assumption of rationality. In the end, the behavioral literature is likely to be more interesting and important to lawyers, directors and others engaged in the practice of M&A than a cause for judicial revisionism.
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The Indian army lost 102 personnel in 1968 when a transport plane vanished in the Himalayas, and 45 years later the military is bringing the body of one of them home.
A scouting mission in dangerous terrain at 18,000 feet recovered the body of Havaldar Jagmail Singh, identified through papers in his pocket — including a letter from home — reports the BBC.
Singh's is only the fifth body recovered since the crash, and his remains will be returned to his native village with full military honors, reports TheTimes of India.
The Soviet-made Antonov 12 went down on the Dhakka glacier in bad wintry weather, but its whereabouts remained a mystery until 2003, when mountaineers came across the plane's wreckage by chance, explains the Hindu. One body was found at the time, and three others in subsequent searches.
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Hmm maybe I should try and update the poll, hoping everyone can vote again. Anyone got good suggestions for possible new crew members? Kinemon, Momonosuke and Rebecca? Caribou and Law are no options imo.
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Hmm maybe I should try and update the poll, hoping everyone can vote again. Anyone got good suggestions for possible new crew members? Kinemon, Momonosuke and Rebecca? Caribou and Law are no options imo.
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^Hmm... well if you want all possibilities you could put up Bartolomeo and Violet as choices along with the 3 you mentioned
Aggravate, Anger, and Piss off
All of the straw hat crew thus far have joined with a goal or dream they wish to accomplish.
Rebecca and her father will retake their kingdom.
Bellemy is a bad guy. Luffy does not like him.
Caribou? I really hope none of you are serious.
Law has his own agenda and is currently an ally. He would not let himself be told what to do by Luffy.
Kinemon has something to take care of in the current location of the heroes. He will finish with the crew and maybe join them further to go back to his home town. IMO there are too many swordsmen with him aboard.
Momonosuke is too young and has shown interest in becoming a shogun in his country.
Sabo would be a good candidate. It all depends on whether or not he has his own crew. I know he is in the resistance and that we need more info on this guy!
Jinbe does not fit the mold of the SH crew at all. He has too much going on with fishman island at the moment. His dream might be to bring peace between humans and fishmen. I dont think this will happen if he fights along with Luffy. I know he said he would join the crew, but that he had some stuff to do first.
Kyros is a possibility. I could see the colosseum being destroyed once power is restored to King Riku and Kyros would no longer need to stay in Dressrosa. However, he might be first in line to command the real Royal Army once power is restored. Of course, this depends on who is still alive once all the toys are turned back and everyone regains their memories.
Perona would be an odd choice but I could see her fitting into the crew to be a female version of Usopp. She trained with Zoro for 2 years with Mihawk. My concern is that she has no know dreams or ambitions.
IMO the SH crew needs another girl. The guys are always fighting between themselves and are chasing the two girls. So why not thrown Perona into the mix? She could be the scaredy-cat girl that parallels, yet stays very competitive with Usopp. She could also be the one that gives into the attention of the men, causing Nami and Robin to become jealous and competitive amongst themselves.
IMO the SH crew needs another non-human. I don't think Jinbe is the right fit. I don't think Hachi is right either. He seems to be happy with what he is doing, and another swordsman or cook would be too much. A giant or dwarf would be a good fit. Wicca could fill a female, non-human, scouting role. Just saying.
This is a side topic but Luffy also needs another Ally to parallel the other three super rookies.
1. Law is a confirmed ally.
Jinbe might put together another strong crew and become and ally.
Sabo could have his own crew, or leave the resistance. You know he would love to fight along side Luffy.
Buggy might have become a Royal Shichibukai, but he is indebted to Luffy and the right turn of events could make him an ally.
Crocodile is out and about and he still has his No.1 running around with him. He's still gunning to make a name for himself.
Ivankov hasn't done anything recently. The Okama group is always good for a comedic Ally.
Aokiji is also floating around. What is he doing? No one knows!
I think the next should be violet. She could be the lookout for the ship. Everyone else has a job on the ship. That's how we should be looking at who would become the next member. The jobs that are needed on the ship.
luffy = captain
zoro = first mate (unofficially)
nami = navigator
usopp = sniper
sanji = cook
chopper = doctor
robin = (captains adviser) unofficially - archaeologist, assassin
franky = shipwright
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The Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the other administering Secretaries, shall establish a system of health care enrollment for covered beneficiaries who reside in the United States.
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The Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the other administering Secretaries, shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.
(Added Pub. L. 99–661, div. A, title VII, § 701(a)(1), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3896.)
Pub. L. 99–661, div. A, title VII, § 701(d)(1), (2), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3898, provided that:
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Neal Vernell Rowley was born Dec. 7, 1934 to Walter Neal Rowley and Esther Grange Rowley. He graduated from North Emery High in 1953. In his youth he liked to play basketball and baseball; he also helped his dad on the farm. Vernell married Kathaleen Davis on Dec. 8 1955 in the Manti Temple. They made their home in Huntington. Vernell worked for the Forest Service, Black Diamond Mine, Wattis and Hiawatha where he retired in 1997. He spent many years farming. He was mayor of Huntington City 1997-2002 and also served on the Huntington City Council. Vernell is actively involved in the Emery County Historical Society, and has been instrumental in many historical preservation projects; he also served on the Emery County Public Lands Council. He enjoys exploring the desert and geocaching.
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At this storefront in Laguna Beach, California, SoCal wakeboarders, BMX-ers, and skaters can customize Chuck Taylor All Stars and Hurley board shorts with their favorite artwork. "Action sports is the fastest-growing segment of our business," says Jeanne Jackson, who runs Nike's direct-to-consumer business. "Today's young customer expects a deeper connection."
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GDFD No. 55: Run away! Run away!
Ryan Lambert
February 12 2009 07:30PM
Welcome to the seventh Game Day Fire Drill, for this, Calgary's 55th game of the season on Feb. 12, 2009.
What I don't understand is why Calgary has played seven games in 12 days. That's like... almost two a day or something (I failed the easiest math class at my college twice, but third time's a charm!).
That, I guess, is why I do this kinda smartass horsecrap and my buddy Kent does stats and analysis. And since he stole my whole "the Kings aren't joking around" intro for this GDFD, I guess I'll just tell you an embarrassing story from my childhood.
When I was playing youth hockey growing up, I was bad. Very bad, in fact. Had all the vision in the world but I just couldn't skate. And as such I didn't play very much. This led to a lot of fooling around on the bench and generally not paying attention to the game.
Well one time in the playoffs, we were losing by two goals (4-2 if I recall correctly) entering the third period. During the intermission, our coach stressed to us the importance of scoring early to get back into it. I took this very much to heart, but, as always, started on the bench.
But what did that matter? We had our best players out there and they took the puck down the ice and scored on the first rush. I jumped up and cheered. We were right back in it!
Except we weren't. Because the other team had scored, and I had somehow forgotten that teams switch ends of the ice between periods. As I went out for my shift, the kid I lined up across from on the wing said, "I saw you cheer for our goal. Do you want to be on our team? You play bad enough for yours that you could probably make it."
That one hurt, but not as bad as the puck to the nuts I took later on in that shift.
Not a good game for the kid.
The Calgary Flames (31-18-5 for 67 points. Fourth in the West, first in the Northwest) and the Los Angeles (24-21-7 for 55 points. Eleventh in the West, fourth in the Pacific)
8:30 p.m. Mountain time and 10:30 p.m. Eastern time. All other time zones need to watch out for ninja cats.
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California.
Calgary is 11-11-2 on the road this year, but they've lost four in a row away from Calgary. LA is only a game above .500 at home, with a record of 11-10-1, but the Kings just got off a stretch in which they played eight of nine on the road, while flying all over the continent, and went 7-1-1. So they're playing really, really good hockey right now as they push for a playoff spot.
What (to hate about the Kings):
Denis Gauthier — He's bad at hockey AND a headhunter. Also, Don Cherry would describe him as a soft, visor-wearing frenchman, a sentiment with which I would not disagree.
They stole Craig Conroy from us — Because the Kings are greedy and mean, they took Jarome Iginla's best friend in the whole world for almost two years, and made us all very sad. It also cost Calgary draft picks and an exorbitant salary to get him back. Booooo.
Wayne Gretzky — Like I haven't forgotten about that clown played in LA for a bunch of years. He sucks. They suck.
Purple on their uniforms — What are they? GIRLS?
All their good players — They should be on Calgary. For sure.
They're playing good hockey — We definitely can't like that.
Because you feel bad for me. Enjoy the game and feel free to shake your moneymaker in the comments section!
My cable feed is all messed up. Cannot tell if this is a good or bad thing.
February 12 2009, 09:02PM
ran outta time towards the end there, hey ?
February 12 2009, 09:04PM
you could totally have said something about brad richardson wanting to be brad richards, and jack johnson wanting to be.... well... the other jack johnson.
I don't hate Jack Johnson at all. I own a JMFJ shirt from his time at Michigan, in fact. I actually like the Kings a lot in general.
Apparently Kipprusoff was the only guy who took Sutter/Keenan/Iginla rants seriously. Maybe he just plays better behind low scoring teams?
Once again, Bert is playing for the highlights again. His assist was very nice, but his play on the Iginla rush right at the end of the period was lazy. Why didn't he hang around and provide a screen for Iggy?
What a steaming pile that first period was. There was a span where I was literally awed by the Flames ineptitude.
It's amazing they escaped that period with the lead.
February 12 2009, 09:25PM
i can't say too much about that period, seeing as i'm pretending my mom is reading over my shoulder... ;)
This game is really being called very poorly by the refs
WHY WOULD BERT PASS THAT!?!?! Its a break away. He's been spending too much time watching Hemsky obviously.
I really have been liking Phaneuf and Sarich in this game thus far. That being said Im sure theyll start sucking. Kipper has been unreal too. Giordano hasnt been playing, weird. He has 2:41 Nystrom has more minutes.
I don't know what he was thinking. It obviously didn't occur to him that a backhand no look pass through two opposing players is a low percentage pass.
At least we're getting more scoring chances in the second. Even if we're not converting them, we're looking better.
They gotta put it in lock down now! For the love of god Bertuzzi please dont take a useless penalty. PLEASE!!!!
I think the Flames are being run out the rink tonight. It's amazing the score isn't 6-1.
I see Bertuzzi is back to his early season form of "one good play and then nothing but terrible" for the rest of the game. What a disaster that first unit is with him and Jarome coasting around.
February 12 2009, 10:16PM
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WHY WOULD BERT PASS THAT!?!?! Its a break away. He's been spending too much time watching Hemsky obviously.
honestly, i think the pass was probably a decent call by bootuzzi. there was no shot whatsoever.
Well thats pretty much it. This was actually a pretty good game defensively. They cant score again and Im thinking most of the team should not take too many habits from this game unless its the play of Kipper Sarich Phaneuf Regher or Aucoin. Their PP was ineffective after the first one but at the end of the say it was an exciting game and ... what else can you ask for. Tough loss for LA, what a shut out by Kipper, definitely star of the night throughout all games in the NHL.
Maybe iggy getting two assists is his way of starting to heat up. I am actually becoming a little impressed with Phaneufs play, he looks like he cares now!!!!!!
February 12 2009, 11:03PM
mark my words. aucoin will never play another 28 minute game...
Hmm I take that iggy comment back. Sportsnet said he got an assist on it but he wasnt even on the ice. Way to go IGGY!
Kipper special.
Aside from his play, this game was a disaster. 99 times out of 100, Calgary loses this one. They were fundamentally outplayed tonight and it wasn't even close.
76 shots against in the last two games and it's not like they played Detroit and SJS. Right now, these guys look nothing like the club that was in December and January and it's actually starting to worry me.
About halfway through the second period, I started playing "count the neutral-zone turnovers that turn into Kings' chances." then i lost count at 12 before the period ended.
Its worried me for a few weeks now and no one else was too concerned. I didnt get why then and I still dont. They need to keep it up. Theres a lot of teams looking for points to make playoffs right now.
February 12 2009, 11:10PM
the defensive numbers hurt me, as a gio fan.
I thought the penalty kill looked good tonight (as did the 6v5 at the end). Our defensive play at even strength was garbage as I saw it, and our offensive play was worse.
Kipper is certainly a mystery to me right now. I'm glad he's picking up his game right now, of course, but I don't understand what's going through his head. Is he really trying to carry the team on his shoulders?
This just looks like Kipper of the last few years: garbage for the first half the of the season and then steady improvement. The Flames should have put a clause in a contract saying he wasn't allowed to stop playing during the summer.
They definitely dont look the same as December but they do have points in 3 games straight. Its a start is it not? I would put money on them beating Phoenix too on Saturday.
It's not a start in my mind. In fact, they look as bad as they did in October to be me right now - the lone difference being that Kipper is stopping pucks.
There's been a definite regression in the club's play since just before the all-star game. I thought the Montreal game was going to be "the end", but these two absolute stinkers in a row have changed my mind. If they don't turn this around properly, the losses will come.


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Does Class Arbitration 'Change the Nature' of Arbitration? Stolt-Nielsen, AT&T and a Return to First Principles
S.I. Strong
University of Missouri School of Law
May 18, 2011
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University of Missouri School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2011-07
In Stolt-Nielsen S.A. v. AnimalFeeds International Corp., the United States Supreme Court stated that class arbitration "changes the nature of arbitration," an idea that was also reflected in the Supreme Court's subsequent decision in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion. Certainly class proceedings do not resemble the traditional view of arbitration as a swift, simple and pragmatic bilateral procedure with few witnesses, documents or formalities, but do these types of large-scale disputes violate the fundamental nature of the arbitral procedure? This article answers that question by considering the jurisprudential nature of arbitration and determining whether and to what extent class arbitration fails to meet the standards necessary for a process to qualify as "arbitration." During the course of the discussion, the article analyzes the ways in which class arbitration differs from other forms of multiparty arbitration and investigates whether a form of "quasi-arbitration" is in the process of developing as a means of responding to the demands of class proceedings.
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3 simple things will let you pass a gun safety course in Pasco | News
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida -- Florida residents love their sunshine, their beaches, and their concealed weapons permits.
The Sunshine State has more concealed weapons permits than any other state in the country. The Department of Agriculture -- which issues concealed weapons permits -- says 1,159,512 have currently been issued in the state.
Before the state issues a permit, it wants to make sure the permit holder knows how to use a weapon. Gary Galati of Galati Guns on U.S. 19 in New Port Richey helps people get concealed weapons permit by teaching a gun safety course.
Galati told us, "We go over the basics."
According to Galati, "When they don't know anything, we go over it. We do classes on how to hold a gun, how to load it, how to unload it, and how to properly use it."
However, Galati admits he doesn't always give an extended class to those who want the concealed weapons permit. He says he checks whether or not the person knows where to carry, how to carry, and what to do in their vehicle.
"If they answer me 'Yes,' I'm not going to over it again," he says.
However, a former employee says Galati is not telling the truth about what he is doing in his gun safety class. The former employee, who asked us to protect his identity, told us, "He's not doing what he is supposed to do and people are coming to him for guidance... but he's not giving it to them."
According to the former employee, "There's no interpretation. He's required to do A, B, and C, and he's not doing it."
In order to get a concealed weapons permit in Florida, you have to send a certificate to the state showing you have passed a gun safety course. But at Galati's, all you have to do to pass the course is answer three questions. According to 10 News Investigators Producer Tony D'Astoli, the three questions are:
- Do you have $60 in cash?
- Are you a Florida resident?
- Are you white?
D'Astoli knows those three questions, because he is one of three people we sent in with an undercover camera to get a certificate saying they completed Galati's gun safety course. All they had to do was answer the questions. All three were asked the questions, just as Galati's former employee told us that would happen.
He said, "It'll take 15 minutes as long as you hand him 60 bucks and answer the questions, and a few minutes later you walk out the door. That's not how the state law requires you to do it."
However, Galati told us he wasn't doing anything wrong, even though we explained the longest he spent with anyone we sent in was 14 minutes.
Although we told him the state says what he is doing is not adequate, he insisted, "They are getting the class, because I ask the questions that need to be asked."
Retired Army Major Norm Belson, who has been teaching gun safety courses since 1998, says, "He's full of crap. My personal opinion is he is full of crap."
Belson points to an NRA memo saying those applying for a conceal weapons permit must demonstrate competence with a firearm. In addition, it says instructors who are found to be intentionally disregarding the requirement will have their certificates revoked.
Belson told us, "I spend four and half hours with my students on guns safety and four hours of shooting. You can't do that in 14 minutes."
Although Galati is the one who took the money for teaching his course, the gun certificate is signed by NRA certified instructor Roger Sigman. Sigman and Galati have something else in common besides being gun instructors -- they've both been arrested several times on charges ranging from improper exhibition of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance to theft of state funds.
However, Galati told us he always plays by the rules, including how he conducts his gun safety course.
"I would not knowingly break the law," Galati said, but when we said he had in the past, added, "If you're going to crucify me, you might as well turn the camera off and turn around and walk out the door."
While we did walk out the door, Galati can soon expect an investigator from the state to walk in his door to insure that he no longer aids someone in getting a concealed weapons permit who hasn't taken a gun safety class.
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End of Year Morale ? Don?t Scrooge it Up!
by Doug Dickerson
posted Dec 10 2012 9:13AM
The best morale exists when you never hear the word mentioned. When you hear a lot of talk about it, it's usually lousy.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Two recent studies have put the spotlight back on employee-employer relations and more specifically the issue of performance and morale. The two separate reports combine to give us a snapshot of some very revealing issues all leaders need to be mindful in the run up to 2013.
First is the release of the 10th Anniversary edition of MetLife's annual study of Employee Benefits Trends. A key finding this year is that 60 percent of surveyed employers recognize the precarious economic climate, rather than reducing business focus on employee benefits, actually creates opportunity for benefits to drive human capital. In addition, the Study found employees are less committed to employers, but at the same time, highly dependent on their workplace benefits.
The second was a survey released by Manpower Group's own Right Management, which revealed that an unprecedented 86 percent of U.S. employees say they intend to look for a new job in 2013. Only 5 percent say they intend to stay in the current position. Driving this sentiment is booming stress, flight cognition, and the continuous job hunt. This could also be attributed in part to another survey they conducted which revealed that only 12 percent of companies have a fully implemented talent management strategy in place.
Awareness of these new studies should cause you to take pause and reflect on how you are closing this year and what changes you might want to consider in the next. Because you care about your people, here are three simple considerations to help you build morale in your organization. It is not a complete list but it is a start.
Listen to your people.
A troubling trend is that most employers are not even aware they have morale problems. This disconnect is disturbing and if not dealt with it can far- reaching consequences. If the disconnect lingers within your organization it will lead to two drastically different interpretations of your corporate identity and direction. Neither outcome will have a happy ending.
As a leader, when you are proactive in listening to your frontline people who are the face of your brand then morale issues can be dealt with swiftly. Smart leaders have their finger on the pulse of the organization and can make better decisions. This happens when you get out from behind your desk and listen to your people.
Encourage your people.
The studies reveal that businesses that took their eye off the ball as it relates to human capital issues had employee satisfaction and loyalty problems. When your people know that you believe in them and know they are empowered to do their job, the level of success they can achieve is limitless. And this is where the heart of the leader becomes the tipping point that moves your organization to a more relational and engaged one.
Encouragement is the fuel that energies your business. It is an awareness of the sacrifices your employees make because they have bought-in to the vision and purpose of your company. Encouragement is the expression of your human capital IQ; it is the sharing of common values with like- minded people who also took a risk by following you. Encourage your team!
Respect your people
. Herbert Casson said, "In handling men, there are three feelings a man must not possess –fear, dislike, and contempt. If he is afraid of men he cannot handle them. Neither can he influence them in his favor if he dislikes or scorns them. He must neither cringe nor sneer. He must have both self-respect and respect for others." When team members feel valued, respected, and included it goes a long way in creating a positive work environment.
Many variables come into play as it relates to morale within your organization. When you listen to and encourage your people you will inevitably develop strong morale. Building morale begins with respect for the gifts, talents, and contributions of all the members of your team. Your commitment should be to make it a priority.
How is your morale?
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She was born March 19, 1947 in Price, Utah to Veral and Anna Fisher Birch.
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