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Read this letter, GerryVICKI ANDERSON
The Press published a story titled 'Brownlee to consider insurance role'.
The story was about the Government looking at ways to help Canterbury homeowners locked in dispute with their insurance companies, including the Christchurch City Council's suggested advocacy service.
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee commented that he had received a letter from the city council on the issue yesterday, but had yet to read it.
But there is another letter he could be referring to - one from Rob Mayes.
Mayes suspects the same thing, writing to me today: ''I think that's me they're talking about not having read and playing lip service to before completely ignoring. What is pathetic is that a guy living in Japan has to state the bleeding obvious for a bunch of politicians to still not get behind it.''
Mayes was unlucky enough to be in both the Christchurch and Japan quakes last year. He's currently living in Japan but trying to help his mum, who still lives in Christchurch, out of her insurance nightmare.
In an email yesterday, Gerry and I were copied into an email from Mayes that was sent to a variety of politicians and Government agencies.
Mayor Bob Parker replied to Mayes within an hour of receiving the letter.
Parker wrote: ''Thank you for cc'ing me Rob. It says it all. Your reply is to the point. I spoke with the Insurance Council media representative last week. They asked me what they could do to help. I said get people on the ground and assist your customers to work their way through this confusing morass of bureaucracy.
"I will forward your email as another example of how ordinary people are being pushed beyond reasonable limits in the struggle to cope with this disaster," Bob Parker.
I thought I'd show you the letter.
Mayes' mother is an elderly lady who has a freehold house in Vernon Tce, fully insured with SIS. It's the family home. Her children all live in different cities but regularly visit to help and support her. The house was split in three in the February and June 2011 quakes and continues to be damaged further.
She was lucky enough to be able to rent the undamaged house next door to hers (which allowed her to be near her own property and remain in her community) using the 12 month accommodation allowance which expired in March.
She now pays $205 out of her pension to pick up the short fall for the rent of $385 after accommodation supplement of $180. She has no other source of income.
In November 2011 she was put on EQC's urgent priority list.
Mayes wrote to Gerry yesterday saying:
''I have CC'd this email to you for reference of the issues facing insured home owners in Christchurch. This is a letter from my mother's insurer SIS explaining why they have done very little to address the issues stopping them from doing a better job (ie they blame EQC), and my response. Hopefully it will give some insight into issues facing home owners and particularly the elderly, many of whom do not have family to stick up for them.
"Since November we have been trying to get forward movement from both SIS and EQC, only to be told no-one knew when anything would be assessed and addressed. SIS said they couldn't do anything till EQC had made their assessment and could not call EQC to find out what was happening because that was not how it worked.
"I was even asked by the SIS case manager to call EQC to push them along. (I live in Tokyo and can't call 0800 numbers which he knew but he asked anyway).
"The process has been immensely frustrating, distressing and stressful, including financially, as each week takes money my mother doesn't have out of her pension to cover rent she shouldn't have to be paying, as we try and figure out how a fully insured freehold house owner can find secure living while she waits for her insurers to figure out what it is they're doing.
"All through this process not one of the organisations seemed to have a work schedule, a day planner, anything written down that could give any indication as to progress.
"In mid-July the cap payment appeared in my mother's bank account.
"SIS was not informed of the decision to pay and didn't know until we told them. They hadn't lifted a finger until we informed them it was processed and now say to expect a 2-4 week wait while they get together a proposal.
All this in the age of spreadsheets and secure internet access, and still my mother is paying an extra $205 a week to live in some level of security in her own neighbourhood, and will probably be doing so for quite some time, even though she is fully insured.''
Here is an email from AA Insurance's Earthquake Response Team Leader, to Mayes. (AA Insurance has amalgamated with SIS Insurance)
''Dear Mr Mayes,
"I have been asked by your Customer Manager to confirm our position with the EQC, It is clear there has been a misunderstanding over how earthquake claims are dealt with.
"Only in the event that an earthquake claim arises, the EQC act as the primary insurer and SIS Insurance act as secondary ''top up'' insurer should an earthquake claim exceed the EQC's Cap.
"All insurers collect premiums on behalf of the EQC for all building and contents policies and this forms a small part of your annual premium paid to us. The EQC are entirely separate to that of any of the insurance company and as such, we have very limited authority to deal with your claim with them.
"You are a customer of the EQC and your entitlement under their policy will be paid to you. It is within your best interest to follow up and ensure you receive your full entitlement under your policy with them. SIS Insurance do not have any say over the decisions and processes of the EQC and our policy only activates when the EQC have fulfilled their claim (Paid full cap) or confirmed their contributions.
"We have provided the EQC with all the information they require to process their claim and as previously explained we do not have any involvement over their claims processes.
"We are always happy to do as much as we can to help the EQC process their claims by providing them with our information. We do, on occasions, help our policyholders who are not in a position to regularly keep in contact with the EQC, this however is not part of our responsibility as the contract is between the policyholder (you) and the EQC.
"I understand the EQC have now finalised and paid you your entitlement under their policy and we are now in a position to calculate our cash settlement offer, this can take a number of weeks as your claim must go through a stringent signing off process to make sure you receive your full entitlement.
"I hope this clarifies matters and should you wish to have more information on this subject please contact me and I will be happy to provide you with more information.
Kindest regards
Earthquake Response - Team Leader
AA Insurance Limited
EQC finally paid the cap in mid-July, "no thanks to SIS".
"We were on EQCs urgent list for seven months (glad they don't run the ER at hospitals).
"We got a remittance letter in the mail with no indication whatsoever it was going to happen or coming or anything. It just arrived.
"SIS had no idea in the weeks before. We had no idea and we were talking on the phone in the weeks before. SIS wouldn't life a finger till it was in the bank. They could have been drafting their package for us if they'd known it was a sure thing (which of course it was).
"SIS said they had no way of getting details and we were better off following it up ourselves. so that's every single house owner in Christchurch forced to combat two entities when they should really only deal with one.
"What a whole heap of wasted work for everyone."
Mayes also wrote to AA Insurance/SIS to make his feelings clear.
''Thanks for your letter. The fact remains that SIS has left the Customer to fend for themselves through a technicality.
"It's not a matter of you having limited authority, it's a matter of expertise. You guys are in the insurance business. It's your day job. You are the insurance experts. Customers are not.
"The end result of how insurers and EQC have acted is one massive mess of confusion and frustration, and insurers must take a large part of the responsibility for that as a customers' direct and only point of contact until the earthquakes.
"How hard would it be for two entities in partnership (Insurers and EQC who partner to provide protection for customers) to devise a more open and transparent system where the customer wasn't forced to spend over 18 months on the phone to get some sense in an already distressing situation.
"Your job is to make that sense.
"That's what you've been getting paid for all these years, yet Mr - - thinks it's totally appropriate for him to ask the customer to try and get the proper response from EQC so that he can move forward and do his job? (email 27/06/12)
"Who's the insurance expert in this situation?
"I'll tell you one thing, it wasn't originally the customer, but the customer has been forced, every one of them, to become an expert fighting to get some response from seemingly confused and indifferent insurers.
"Here are the facts.
- Customers pay SIS to insure them.
- SIS work with EQC to provide earthquake coverage.
- Together you partner to provide a range of coverage.
"Even though you partner to provide this range of coverage apparently your relationship is so bad that you can't or won't talk to each other.
"In the age of easy technology you haven't been able to work out between yourselves a simple and effective way to share information. The best solution you've come up with is to force the Customer to play phone tag, chasing EQC, then You, then EQC, ad infinitum, ferrying information back to you because you didn't think it was important enough to establish direct communication lines with your partner body in order to speed up and smooth a very difficult situation for your customers to provide the coverage you were collecting premiums for?
"Do you see where I'm coming from here? This is the ''shoulder shrug'' response New Zealand is making a name for itself from. Not your problem? Not your job? Not how it works?
"The end result is your customers needlessly suffer. All this faffing about has costs and consequences for your customers.
"An elderly lady in the twilight of her life. 12 months accommodation assistance. Then what? Where do you think rental money's going to come from? Not your problem? Not your job?
"Perhaps if EQC and SIS could bring themselves to work together, to communicate like normal people there would be less unwarranted stress. Not how it works?
"Mr - has known for months what EQC's position is going to be. All he had to do was look at the reports or send someone out to look at that broken house. It was always going to be the full cap payment ever since the June quakes.
"Yet Mr - has not completed his report for us. He didn't even know the cap payment had been authorised. Do you see a problem here? Every week spent pissing about is a week my Mother has to find rental money to cover her accommodation for something she, as a fully paid up freehold house owner with full insurance should never have to do.
"Where's the money coming from? She's on a pension. Money is tight for all of us, yet EQC and SIS think it's OK to waste week after week, month after month on simply doing their job and fobbing off responsibility to someone else.
"Instead of accepting that there is a problem and trying to address it we get the good old shoulder shrug. Do you see a problem here?
"People have been reduced to tears over this, I've been reduced to incredulity and I'm sad to admit pure anger, and I'm usually a calm and rational man.
"Please do not feed me the line "not our problem, not our job, not how it works".
"You're a business. It's your job to make it work, or to go out of business and lose your Customers to someone who does make it work. Could I do your job better? I'd damn well try.
"It may not seem urgent to your staff sitting in the comfort of an Auckland office, and yes yes, difficult times and all that, but it's been over 18 months, you can't use that excuse forever. We're trying to make a caring and thoughtful society here. Your contribution to that is essential. In fact, it's your job.
"In summary you say you don't speak to EQC, and vice versa. My question to you is ''why not''?
"It makes perfect sense that you should. It's the difference between solving this catastrophe with as little pain as possible to those affected, or dragging it out for as painfully long as possible.
"I really can't see why the insurers and EQC haven't thought it worthwhile pursuing more streamlined methods of operations. Your letter has done nothing to make that issue clearer.
Yours sincerely"
Rob Mayes
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Only those of us who are going through this really understand....shame on them all...
Rob Mayes - GOOD ON YOU - such a well worded letter and what complete sense it makes, why on earth is nothing still being done. This is basic to fix - open the lines of communication - how many years is it going to take for that to happen. Time for the EQC head to step down and time for NZers to get the urgent changes needed happening.
Couldnt have put it better myself. Well done.
We received our over cap payment Oct 2011, didn't make a dot of difference, excuse was, we are waiting for an EQC report on your 'already Green zoned section' Rang EQC to verify, yes they did have our section on their books, No, no idea when they will have the report. Months later, insurance company rings, we have some assessors need work, we would like to do another assessment on your house. Friday? Fine! Monday, phone call 'Rebuild!' let's get moving they say and plan this rebuild ! No mention of awaiting EQC's report on the section. Actually I said, I'd like to know my options. Well that will cause a 4-6 week delay! Well, I'm thinking not a lot really after waiting 16 months, and so I am waiting.
I fully agree with the main point as I ahve made it several times: we should be dealing with our insurers only, with EQC in the background.
Thankfully, our insurer did a much better job in a similar situation. They sent crucial information to EQC, and when we finally got EQC to pay, I made a quick phone calland we had a detailed information pack within days.
EQC were the porblem, and there are lots of people still stuck in that morass. How many examples does there have to be before the powers that be realise there is a severe problem with EQC they have to fix?
At least someone in the Insurance Council seems to be aware of issues, as their silience indicates they think the slow, immoral, and unethical perforamnce by some insurance companies is acceptable.
Thank goodness we are not with IAG, who are leading the race to the bottom, or AA (SIS).
We are going through the same situation except no movement from EQC who in Dec 2010 said we were over the cap? We are in temporary accomodation that will run out.NO progress anywhere.We rang AMI and were told that they can't do anything until EQC settle our claim (yet AMI can actually look at a EQC claim file online at anytime). It is a pity that the two insurers can only communicate when collecting insurance premuims? Yeah Right.
I thought that one deals with the retailer of a product, not their supplier.
I agree DAR - this really does explain it all. After our insurance accommodation allowance ran out, there was definitely a heightened sense of stress in our family as we also had to pay the difference between the Govt allowance and our actual rent. We had paid off our mortgage and never ever expected to have to pay rent at our time of life. When I hear people like Mr Sutton say that something will take so many months, I cringe as every month pulls me deeper into a financial hole. The main problem is that the EQC and private insurers are not talking. I have gone from excuse to excuse - first it was the land decision (what that has to do with my home insurance I don't quite understand), then it was fighting to get a 'rebuild' decision, then it was the need for the DBH guidelines to be released and the latest excuse given by my insurer (STATE) is that they are awaiting the Port Hills global remediation plan. I heard someone on 3ZB ask Mr Sutton what that was earlier this week and he said there was no such thing. If this report is indeed fictional, perhaps he needs to get with the EQC and explain this to insurers as it certainly is holding up a lot of people. There is absolutely no communication between insurers and the EQC and I always thought this was CERA's job.
Well written,sadly this story is typical of the norm in CHCH,those New Zealanders who are giving new meaning to the "she will be right" attitude prevalent in our society should hold their heads in shame for screwing over the desperate people of Christchurch.
It's been obvious (for almost two years now) that no one appears to be in charge of the rebuild. Why isn't CERA getting all parties - especially the EQC and private insurers in the same room? I would have thought that early on a conference would have been held to establish the way forward so residents didn't have to plough through this type of stuff on their own. I feel so sorry for Mr Mayes and his mum - it shouldn't be this way - going from one road block to another, with no one taking responsibility and no one having a sense of urgency. I'm so disgusted by insurers behaviour (and that includes CERA and the EQC).
This article is very well written and pretty much sums up the way things are here in Christchurch - having to deal with insurers and the EQC. Where is CERA in all this - why haven't they taken charge and forced everyone to talk to one another and establish the 'ground rules'. Homeowners are going through this by themselves and it is shocking. I know I will be one of the protesters on September 1st and I'm still debating what sign I will be carrying - it will be STUFF YOUR LOVE STATE or EQC - WHAT'S THE NEXT HOLDUP?
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TasksFirst, divide up roles among your team members so each person has a specific focus area they are responsible for. Suggested roles include but are not exclusive to: International affairs & culture, business operations, finance & accounting, human resources, technology, and sales & marketing. As you complete the tasks outlined below, each group member should consider their role when addressing the questions listed.Next, review the steps your group will complete. Note, certain readings are required for all students where noted, otherwise, following your group's protocol for "divide & conquer." All pre-immersion activities will culminate into a group written report (30 pages average) and group presentation regarding your research prior to your trip. During and after the immersion experience, you will work with your group to complete the second part of the report and presentation where you outline your findings and make recommendations (30 pages average).Pre-Immersion:Step 1 Initial research questions as you immerse yourself in Jordan. As you review the websites provided in addition to your own research, address the following questions as you develop a 5-6 page "Current State of Jordan" overview briefing to include in your final report. 1. How does Jordan's Physical geography and natural resources enhance or hinder your company's expansion into the country?2. What are the entry requirements for American and European citizens?3. What are specific business guidelines for US firms operating in Jordan?4. How have neighboring countries played a role in shaping or hindering business development in the country?5. In layman's terms, what is the political environment of Jordan, its neighbors and US – Jordanian and US – Middle East relations?6. What is state of tourism? 7. What are the "hot" social issues Jordanians face currently? 8. How has religion shaped the social mores of Jordan and play a role in business practices?9. How does the media portray current events in Jordan and within the Middle East? Are there different perspectives? How does this impact business?As you read up on a few current events happening in Jordan and the surrounding area, compare various websites to see if there are differences in reporting and perspective. As an American business leader, how can you stay abreast of current events and sift through the influence cable news media and print journalists play on reporting stories from the region? Synthesize the website information uncovered and collaborate within your group to discuss the questions listed above. Additionally, in your blog page, reflect on personal insights gained during your research.Websites:Al Jazeera
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Company Listing in JordanDoing Business in JordanHoover's Company Directory - JordanJordan CustomsJordan Economic & Commerce BureauJordan Foreign Trade and Business CustomsJordan Holding CompaniesMiddle East Business IntelligenceMiddle East Business ForumMiddle East Business ResourcePublic Companies in JordanAdditional Reading ** Required For All Students ** Used for Class Discussion.Please download the Harvard Business Review Cases from The Course ReservesHBR - A Traveler's Guide to Gifts & BribesHBR - Distance Still Matters: The Hard Reality of Global ExpansionHBR - Managing in a Borderless WorldHBR - Tap Your Subsidiaries for Global ReachHBR - The Tourism Time BombHBR - When You Shouldn't Go GlobalHBR - Where Oil Rich Nations are Placing Their BetsHBR - The Finance Function in a Global CorporationHBR - Emerging Giants: Building World Class Companies in Developing CountriesHBR - Lincoln Electric's Harsh Lessons from International ExpansionHBR - Managing Differences: The Central Challenge of Global StrategyHBR - The Competitive Advantage of NationsStep 3Conduct a SWOT and Financial Pro FormaUsing your company, conduct a SWOT analysis and financial statement pro-forma for your company assuming expansion into Jordan is imminent. 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Vol. 21, Iss. 3; pg. 28, 6 pgsInternational business competence and the contemporary firm. Gary A Knight, Daekwan Kim. Journal of International Business Studies. Washington: Feb/Mar 2009. Vol. 40, Iss. 2; pg. 255, 19 pgsTheoretical Perspectives on the Internationalization of Firms. Morten Rask, Jesper Strandskov, Dorthe Døjbak Håkonsson. Journal of Teaching in International Business. New York: 2008. Vol. 19, Iss. 4; pg. 320Strategic Patterns in International Business: Product Differentiation or Complementarity. Rock-Antoine Mehanna. Journal of Transnational Management. New York: 2008. Vol. 13, Iss. 2; pg. 112Prepare a 5-6 page SWOT analysis to include in your final project. Your proforma should be based on 10 years.Step 4Review Your Work So FarAfter your group completed the environmental scan of Jordan as well as learned more about the dynamics of the global business environment, arrange to meet with one other cohort group to share your findings in the boardroom. Treat this as a formal C-level presentation with the other group acting as your board member audience. 15 Minute Presentation - concise & crisp. Each group should follow the peer evaluation guidelines when meeting with the other group. Listen, ask questions, and provide complimentary as well as constructive criticism for your peers. The objective is not to "poke holes," rather treat this presentation similar to our boardroom exercises for everyone's benefit. Your overall evaluation of the group is based on the quality of research conducted and the crispness of communication in the boardroom. By design, this immersion experience requires you to dive deep into the research but highlight only the most salient points your senior leadership audience needs to hear. Review the comments from the other team and decide how to incorporate them into your final report and presentation.Note similarities and differences between your group's research findings and post a two page summary of your discussion on the course webpage as well as note your personal insights on your blog page. Reflect on the following questions:1. What areas did both groups have similar findings? Different?2. Was the research thorough and presentation appropriate for the audience?3. Did personal insights, perspectives, or opinions influence and/or skew either group's work?4. Were any recommendations incorporated into your project from group advice?5. Were there any glaring holes in the work produced to date that need to be shored-up?Step 5Prepare Interview QuestionsDevelop a list of interview questions your team would like to ask during your visit to gain greater insight into their business operation. Additionally, utilize this section as your "cultural awareness" piece. Utilize the resources provided below to assist you.Doing Business in the Middle East - EtiquetteInternational Business Etiquette and MannersMiddle East CultureThe Culture of JordanWork Etiquette1. What customs or protocols are different than your own? Different than American busines practices?2. How will you adapt your interactions with business leaders from Jordan?3. What barriers will you have to overcome?In your blog page, reflect on your upcoming visit to Jordan and meeting with the business leaders you've identified. What excites you? What reservations do you have? How will you personally adapt to different cultural norms?By this point you are getting ready to depart for Jordan in a few weeks. Take a look through the following sites regarding travel arrangements and be sure to identify a few activities that you'd like to do for fun during your travels. After all, part of business travel incorporates some "downtime" for fun and exploration.CIA World Fact Book - JordanJordan Embassy in Washington DCJordan TravelJordan Travel GuideJordan Visitor's GuideU.S. Department of State Travel AdvisoryStep 6Group Presentation and Written Report Part One DeliverablePrepare a group presentation to be delivered in class two weeks prior to departure. Submit a group written report (approximately 30 pages) outlining the business climate in Jordan and your assessment of the financial and business health of your company expanding into Jordan.Rubric for Presentation and Paper


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This sweet paper bead style is a great addition to your layering collection. We're layering it high with other dainty styles to create a well-composed look.
Jalia and Daniel are social entrepreneurs who share Noonday's dream of using fashion to create opportunity. They launched their business in 2010 and have created dignified work for
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Charities Look to Unlock Boomer Giving as Generation Ages
The baby-boom generation has proven a tougher sell for charities than its parents and grandparents, but that could change as boomers push into their 60s, says The New York Times.
While baby boomers as a whole gives more than any other generation—about $47-billion a year—that is largely a product of its size and masks what research suggests is lower individual giving, said Robert F. Sharpe Jr., a consultant for nonprofit organizations.
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Keep your boards looking great with Ghent's Whiteboard Erasers. These lightweight erasers are made with foam, which is better than felt at lifting dry erase markings away from surfaces. Now you can enjoy a clean slate every time. Ghent's Whiteboard Erasers are an excellent value for when budgets are tight. Sold in a carton of 144.
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Fishing Fiordland
Fiordland Expeditions is a well established fishing charter operator based in Fiordland. We know the hot spots and can take you on an exciting fishing adventure offering memories that last a lifetime.
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Fiordland Expeditions offer you the chance to charter their vessels, MV Tutoko & MV Tutoko II, both live-aboard ships to fish in one of the worlds least visited areas.
Operating in Fiordland we can take you anywhere you wish to go for an unforgettable experience.
Fiordland salt water fishing is virtually untapped with limited commercial pressure and even less from private interests.
From bottom fishing for large reef fish to game fishing for Tuna; or just to collect a meal for the dinner table. Whatever your requirements Fiordland Expeditions can cater your charter to suit your needs.
Dirección física
Fishing Fiordland, Luxmore Drive, Te Anau, Fiordland, 9600, New Zealand.
Horario de apertura
- Horario comercial:
- from 8am - 7pm, 7 days
- Meses de funcionamiento:
- Todos los meses del año
Instalaciones y características
- Proximidad con el aeropuerto:
- The local Airport is Manapouri. 2 hrs to Queenstown, Invercargil and Dunedin Airports
- Proximidad con el terminal de autobuses turísticos:
- Coach terminal in Te Anau.
- Proximidad con el pueblo:
- Fiordland is a remote location. The nearest towns are Te Anau and Manapouri
Precios y condiciones
|$2,250.00 - $5,550.00
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- Our fishing charters are exclusive use for clients who wish to spend a short time or several days fishing in Fiordland.


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3D Environment Artist
-It is simply my mission to make your dreams a reality.
FSU: Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI
- Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Digital Animation and Game Design
- Dean's List with a final GPA of 3.87
3D Modeling: 3D Studio Max, Soft Image XSI, and Zbrush.
Level Design: Unity 3D and Unreal Tournament 3 Editor.
2D Design: Adobe CS.
Texturing: Adobe CS, Crazybump, Roadkill, and XNormal.
Web Design: Adobe CS, HTML, and CSS.
Programming: Action Script, CSS, C++, Bloodshed, and Python.
…and Microsoft Office Suite
S2Games. Kalamazoo, MI. December '11 to Current
- Currently working as a Graphic Designer.
Black Hat Brigade Games. Grand Rapids, MI. May '10 to Current
- Determine art direction.
- Created a website, business cards, game logos, and game concept art/models.
Tai Vare Music. Malibu, CA. July '11 to September '11
- Designed and created a working flash website along with a quick iphone website.
- Backgrounds, thumbnails, titles, and videos re all loaded eternally and can therefore be easily updated by the client providing him more control over the look of the website.
- To view the website, simply visit www.TaiVareMusic.com.
FSU Internship: YETi CGI. Grand Rapids, MI. May '10 to September '10
- Created the Flinger weapon for the Facebook game: Backyard Monsters.
- Conceptualized a 3D environment for the in house RTS: BattleScars.
- Conceptualized a San Francisco based 3D environment for Kaon Interactive.
- Created a set of logos for American Aquanaut and the in-house RTS: BattleScars.
Junior Project: Hyrail. Detroit, MI. October '09 to January '10
- Worked as a team to create models, textures, and animation rigs.
- Designed a basic storyboard for advertising.
- Organized the project for the team and company.
FSU: Frag Fest. Grand Rapids, MI. Seasonal September '07 to January'11
- 24 hours modeling or leveling competition (two times modeling and two times leveling).
- Received first place Model Design in September 2007.
- Received first place Level Design in January 2009.
- Received second place Level Design in September 2010.
- Received first place Level Design in January 2011.
IGDA: Ferris Association. Grand Rapids, MI. September '07 to May '11
- Participated in a group to create a strong social environment for students outside of class that included Game Nights, tournaments, a place for critiques, and club projects.
- As of September 2009 I have performed as the association's PR Officer.
- Worked as a team to create environmental concepts, posters, logos, and more.
Family Fare. Hudsonville, MI. July '08 to December '11
- Worked as a team and solo to get things done right and fast.
- Learned food preparations, cleaning, organization, and leadership/management skills.
- Recognized for speed, quality, reliability, teamwork, and costumer service skills.
- Worked as a team to get things done right and fast.
- Last stationed as a cashier for great customer service skills.
- Learned food preparations, cleaning, and organization skills.
References are available upon request.
Again, to view my portfolio please visit: www.WickedCG.com.


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Eastern Goldfields Projects
Duketon Mining holds tenements within the prospective Eastern Goldfields Province lying outside the Duketon Greenstone Belt. These tenements include the Diorite Hill Project. This 100% owned tenement lies within the Eastern Goldfields Province which is highly prospective for gold, nickel and platinum group elements.
Diorite Hill is located approximately 20 km east of Laverton. The project consists of one exploration licence application over the eastern margin of the Merolia Greenstone Belt of the Eastern Goldfields Mineral Province. The Merolia Belt lies immediately south of the Duketon Greenstone Belt. The licence covers the major portion of a large layered mafic-ultramafic intrusive sill complex. Previous exploration at the Diorite Hill sill complex has identified platinoid, nickel and gold mineralisation. Further work following up on this anomalism will be undertaken once tenure has been granted.


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Wee Li'l People Preschool
Oakland, CA
To view the State's license info—inspections, citations, and complaints—click the License number below. Also see About Childcare & Preschool Reviews.
- After School Program: License # 013411694 (capacity=24)
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After looking at several schools in our price range with the hours we needed, we have our daughter in WLP for the following reasons:
-Low rate-For 3 full days we pay $725. They have various pricing models. And do half days too.
-Convenient Hours. It's actually hard to find a place that fits a regular work schedule!
-Convenient location.
-Community. I visited an open house before enrolling her. All the parents were super nice. Just regular working people. Like us.
-Exposure to Spanish-It's random vocab & action words gleaned from songs & meal time.
-Meals & snacks provided. I sometimes smh at certain food choices they make, but we are so happy with her emotional & social development that it far outweighs my issues with the food. Plus, it is priceless to NOT have to make her breakfast or pack a lunch on these days.
-Group Dynamics & Structure-A lot of fancier schools I saw touted themselves as play based, & showed me their stations & various areas. Upon further questioning I realized they were very unstructured. That doesn't work for my shy kid. She won't participate unless she is made to. Then she has a ball! WLP has a lot of activities that are done in groups. It's been cool to see how my only child has learned teamwork & really enjoys
group activities now. They even offer soccer class during the summer, which she loved.
-Group Size-There are 2 classes. They split them up into 2-3s & 4-5s, but there are times when they are all
together. I like that, as when she goes to Kinder, she'll be in big classes too. I think my shy quiet girl needs to get used to that dynamic now.
-"Academics"- I say it in quotes because there's only so much you can do with 2 yr olds, & actually during academic time each kid gets work appropriate to their abilities. So they may be sitting at a table doing totally different activities. She started at 3 yrs old. Coming from a small in-home daycare. She now can write her name, & other letters with help, recognizes most letters on sight. Knows her colors, numbers, various Spanish words, & shapes. Basic stuff. The 2-3 class mainly focuses on social skills & really basic things, like sitting for circle time. Once she gets into the 4-5 class it will be a whole different ball game as they really try to prep the kids for Kindergarten as best they can.
Nice Surprises
-Older Elementary kids in before & after care, & summer- These kids are the Rainbow Rockets. I used to think this was weird, but after attending a field trip, I was super impressed with the role of leadership bestowed upon the older kids. The little ones look up to them, & the teachers expect the Rainbow Rockets to be leaders for the little guys, in various ways. These older kids were more responsible than many elementary schoolers of the same age. I think it is because of this dynamic & expectation of leadership. My kid talks about Rainbow Rockets all the time. Helping her tie her shoes, or other things.
Cultural Sensitivity- We're a mixed race family. I thought this would be an issue in a school that has a majority of Black families. In fact I asked the director about this during the interview process. She was very forth right in her answer, saying they actually make it a point to talk about differences as Black people also come in all shades & stigmas are created early on. Differences are pointed out to kids, but it is also stressed that diversity & differences is what makes WLP fun. The other day my kid happily observed that my eyes were slanted. I've never used that word around her, but was glad she had the vocabulary nonetheless. This idea of celebrating variety is refreshing for me as I did not grow up in an environment that did that.
-Loving teachers & kids- My kid is the one who cries every day at drop off until the parent leaves, then stops. She gets plenty of hugs from the teachers & kids alike. I'm beginning to wonder if she cries for the cuddles!
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
June 2009
Re: Full-time preschools for less than $1000/month?
Hi there! I have an excellent school for you to check out. Wee Lil People, which is right near Park blvd. I found this school when I sat on the thesis commitee of the creator and owner of the school. Her dream was to provide a school that offered excellent education and affordability. The school offers academics along with Spanish and performing arts. They have 4-5 big performances a year celebrating cinco de mayo to Christmas. The school is run by very strong intelligent black women who will love your child as their own. My son left after kindergarten and was reading, writing and doing mathmatics at 1-2nd grade levels along with having a good basic level understanding of Spanish. The school is underneath a church and doesn't have all the fancy bells n whistles but it makes up for it in love, education and culture. Good Luck diversewc
July 2008
Re: Preschool where my son won't be the token black kid
Wee Lil People Preschool in Oakland on Alma St. (near Lake Merritt) is fabulous. I have one son that goes there now and one son that graduated from there a few years ago. It's predominately African American and the staff is great with kids. The kids learn Spanish everyday and they have an exceptional academic program. We love it and highly recommend it. Their phone number is (510) 433-0288. Good Luck. Marlene


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This wekkend was so fun i got to up to my cabin! It was ober fun chaseing Dad and Pa on the trackors all day and jumping in the lake for a swim.[: While i was in the lake i got to go fishing all at the same time by bobbing my head into the lake and snapping my mouth. I also got to chase bugs and catch flys it was good fun, but ther was a down side my grandparents got a new puppy named Jib who likes to try and play, and chase me around Jezzz he has so much why can't he just leave me alone. I did ♥ all the scraps my grandma gave me boy wouldn't believe all the yummies i got steak, lamb, chesse bugars, and eggs, well my weekend was a BLAST talk to everyone later
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L. G. Wright ? Blue Moon and Stars Miniature Oil Lamp
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- Sold Date: Feb 23, 2007
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This L. G. Wright ? maybe l.e. smith , Miniature Oil Lamp is very hard to find today. It has no chips or cracks that I can find. The top of the chimney has some flea bites, but nothing to distract from the beauty of this piece. Buyer to pay shipping and insurance. Thanks for stopping by and please check out my other items.


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The extractive units, which are concerned with the taking of wealth from nature's storehouse—the farm, the mine, the lumber camp.
The coloring matter and extractive principle remain, but change somewhat by fermentation.
Every wine contains likewise a portion of super-tartrate of potash, and extractive matter, derived from the juice of the grape.
When freshly expressed, it is turbid, owing to the presence of mucilage and extractive matter.
This is particularly the case with substances abounding in extractive or astringent matter.
When freed from the extractive liquor the precipitate weighs about 100 grams.
When lime water is added, an extractive matter is thrown down, which amounts to from 20 to 47 parts in 1000 of the liquor.
The outer surface or epidermis seldom furnishes either tannin or extractive matter.
They contain a minute quantity of extractive matter which is not present in other apples.
These results in reference to extractive, etc., reveal nothing that has not been known before.
extractive ex·trac·tive (ĭk-strāk'tĭv)
Used in or obtained by extraction.
Possible to extract.
Something that may be extracted.
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Ever notice when you finally get around to needing that little instruction page that came with something you can never find? Well here it is!
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2) Press Reset to go to the lowest end frequency posistion.
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The Hall of Fame's Hall of Honor is a tribute to the inductees and includes electronic databases with multimedia displays as well as plaques honoring both athletes and media inductees.
Learn about the history of auto racing in Virginia, or take a spin in our computer racing simulators in the Auto Racing Hall. The exhibit is built around a real racecar that took the checkered flag in one of NASCAR's centerpiece races with a Virginia driver at the wheel.
Every college and university in Virginia with an athletic program is celebrated as we honor their traditions, the great players, coaches and games from our rich sports history. And be sure to look up as we trace Virginia's contributions to sports on the covers of Sports Illustrated.
The stars and headline makers of today combine with the greats from the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in this exhibit area. You'll also find a look at some of the great high school championship teams from across the state.
The Class of 2016 was Inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame on April 30, 2016. It took place at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel. Thanks to all who came out and supported the latest class of inductees.
Here you can see if your fastball is ready for the big time. Hands-on fun for sports fans of all ages is what the museum's Sports Complex and Gymnasium have to offer. This interactive center includes baseball, football, soccer, & basketball activities.
Check out what art exhibits we have on display in the Riddle Sports Gallery. Included with museum admission.
Established in 1972, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
honors the Commonwealth's greatest sports legends.
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum offers Math, Science, Health and Character Development programs to Pre-K through 12th grade students. Students will enjoy being active while learning or reviewing current SOL lessons. Check out our new Math Academy - kids and teachers love it!
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum represents one of Hampton Roads' most unique entertainment facilities available to the public. Score big when you host your next event or party!


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P400 same mpg as e9x m3?
Love the e93, but feel like I might be a little old for an m3. That e63 mpg just seems inconvenient. Do u e63 drivers think that I can achieve e93 mileage in p400 mode?
What kind of mpg are you getting? As far as M6 my mpg is averaging 17. 14 in the city and around 20 on the highway. I have 2010. Its mpg seems better than what is posted for guys with 07s or 08s. Driving in p400 or 500 has not made a difference mpg stayed the same. I now only drive in p500s (once you feel the power you can't give it up). There have discussions on the M5/M6 message board about mpg in p400 or p500 and looking at responses there doesn't appear to any real difference.
Anyone else experiencing this kind of mileage?
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The first set of global standards for IPTV have been published in an online compendium.
The proceedings of the IPTV Focus Group (IPTV FG) are collected in an online document including a preface from the ITU Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) and the Chairman of the IPTV FG. They are the result of 20 months hard work by the Focus Group which has now been passed on to the IPTV-GSI (global standards initiative).
Malcolm Johnson, Director of the TSB says in the preface: "The results of the work of the IPTV Focus Group will lay the foundation for an area of ICTs that is predicted to attract up to 100 million subscribers in the next three years. It's easy to see why so many of the world's leading ICT companies have been keen to progress this work."
As well as the 21 deliverables, the publication gives an overview of the Focus Group, its management team and the group's activities and achievements focusing on: architecture and requirements; QoS and performance aspects; service security and content protection; IPTV network control; end systems and interoperability aspects and middleware, application and content platforms.
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Links to third-party websites are provided for the convenience of all users. The ITU is not responsible for the accuracy, currency or the reliability of the content on these third-party websites. ITU does not offer any guarantee in that regard nor does ITU endorse the third-party organizations, their sites or content.


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24 Year Old, 105 Pounds, Fluctuating Breast Size (32B-D) TIPS! Chicago, IL
I got my breast augmentation a few days ago. I wasn't prepared for the level of pain and immobility that would consume my days for the first 72 hours! Do not plan on healing yourself. YOU NEED someone there 24/7 who will take good care of you for at least the first 2 days. I ran a slight fever and puked on the 2nd night and had body chills... it was bad. I'm still on bed rest after 5 days but... READ MORE
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Bad Juvederm Lip Injections or Hematoma? (photo)
I got my lips done (one syringe) of juvederm yesterday morning. The first pic demonstrates right after the administration. It was quiet uneven as you can see in the photo,... READ MORE
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(4 star hotel)
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Take comfort in knowing your car's safe
If you need somewhere to park your car while you're on holiday, we've two packages at Heathrow's Mercure Hotel which include parking for up to 15 days. You can leave your car either in the hotel car park or the Long Stay car park at terminals 1 and 3.
Leaving your car in the hotel car park is the more convenient option: you just catch the Heathrow Hoppa to the terminal in the morning, and back to the hotel again at the end of your holiday to pick your car up. Part of the car park is under cover - so if you get a space here your car will be out of the rain - and the car park is protected by barriers, CCTV and hourly patrols by members of staff.
Combine with Heathrow Long Stay parking
Long Stay is one of the airport's own car parks, so it's within the airport grounds. There are Long Stay car parks with free 24-hour shuttle buses for terminals 1 and 3, 4 and 5. The shuttle buses can take between seven and 15 minutes, running every 10 to 12 minutes. Like the hotel's own car park, the Long Stay car parks are very well secured: there are frequent patrols, CCTV, entry and exit barriers and a fence.
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"We're after the same rainbow's end/ Waitin' round the bend/ My huckleberry friend/ Moon river and me"… Millions of devotees of high-class schmaltz will hum the beautiful but lyrically inscrutable "Moon River" when they hear the sad news. Andy Williams, the most clean-cut and laid-back of the crooner generation, has died of cancer, aged 84.
His light tenor voice lacked passion but breathed romance. "You're Just Too Good to Be True" and "Can't Get Used to Losing You" were the epitome of "easy listening". Dean Martin called it "musical milk and cookies". The music suited Williams' bland good looks and easy manner. His face, haircut, polo-neck jumpers and voice formed a package of niceness, a continuum of cosiness, that was as friendly offstage as on.
"I guess I've never really been aggressive, although almost everybody else in show business fights and gouges and knees to get where they want to be," he once said. "I'm not constructed temperamentally along those lines."
Williams was born in a small town in Iowa where, he used to joke, so little happened that crowds would gather to watch someone get a haircut. He first sang in public with his three brothers, spurred on by their insurance-salesman father Jay. At eight, he and the Williams Brothers Quartet were singing on the radio. At 17, Andy backed Bing Crosby in "Swinging on a Star". The brothers were successful nationwide, but the teenage Andy's heart wasn't in it. "I didn't really enjoy singing," he said, "until I started singing alone."
The extraordinary thing about Williams' career is that it survived the rock 'n' roll era, when guitar bands, aggression and high camp almost entirely eclipsed his peers, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Perry Como. His first success came in 1956, the same year as Elvis Presley, whose style he imitated; but he hit his stride singing "Moon River" in the 1961 Audrey Hepburn movie. After that, naturalness and niceness took over. In 1970 he made the Top 10 with "Love Story", from the drippy Ryan O'Neal film. He was back there in the 1990s when a compilation album of "lounge" music brought "Music to Watch Girls By" to a new audience.
In America, he hosted a popular TV show from 1962 to 1971. Among the guests who showed up for duets and light banter was a youthful Elton John in rhinestones spectacles and a black cape. Williams made 18 gold and three platinum albums.
In 1992 he settled in Branson, Missouri, where he built the $13m Andy Williams Moon River Theatre. He performed there two shows a night, six days a week, nine months of the year, until slowed down by illness. He possessed the knack of making the everyday sound romantic. And whatever a "huckleberry friend" might be, you felt he might be yours.
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I have a set of gold Marvic Penta 2s w/tires, 3-4 rear vortex sprockets and front rotor. SOLD!!!
A good clean set of 01-02 GSXR1k cases $370.
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Elton John's Oscar Viewing Party
It's always a good time when Sharon Stone's been drinking. At Elton John's 15th annual Oscar viewing party to benefit the Elton John Aids Foundation, the "Basic Instinct 2″ star got on stage to give a somewhat slurred speech, later referring to herself as a "bad girl."
"I've been sitting at my table with P. Diddy and Jon Bon Jovi, and I'm a little messed up."
It's OK, though, because she was getting wasted to cure AIDS.
Naomi Campbell and Victoria Beckham were both out, sporting elegant gowns and bob haircuts that nearly had me confusing the two, because on top of being so immune to any form of racism that I can't even see the physical differences between the two, I am also a complete idiot.
Tara Reid's makeover seems to be taking. Up until now, it seems that her antibodies have always rejected any attempts to make her over by attacking any decent clothes, hair and/or make-up that she's wearing. I guess only time will tell for sure…
Meanwhile, I spent the evening watching the Oscar's from my friend's couch. And I too, was getting wasted to cure AIDS. And the circle of life remains unbroken.
Many more photos from the red carpet of the stars attending Elton John's Oscar party are after the jump.
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Meet Romeo LaShawn aka Romeo International. Please describe your style of DJing. I'm a turntablist. I believe in the true
Romeo Miller caught a lot of flack last year when he posted pictures of his girlfriend, Toneata Morgan, to Instagram.
Walking into Master P's office in Van Nuys, California, is almost like taking a step backward in time. The walls
Romeo Miller was feeling very grateful this weekend. The star revealed that he had been involved in a very serious
the embattled hip-hop star was granted a small bit of mercy this past weekend when he was allowed to attend
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LEEANN AND EUGENE'S WEDDINGSeptember, 2010 in Southport
"Wonderful wedding with close friends and family. Beautiful weather, beautiful location. But I am also happy that day is over and we can enjoy normal, stress free lives once again....but married!
This area is a beautiful location, especailly to get married at. Betsey, the reservation manager at the Community Building is simply amazing!
This building should not be called a community building because it is not what one thinks of as a community building. It is a beautiful building with breathtaking views! Perfect for a wedding and very affordable!
The only drawback to the area is that you are limited with vendors and there is definately a laid back southern/beachy vibe here, which is perfectly fine for vacation-goers and the day-to-day, but not settling when planning the biggest day of your life!
I hope these reviews help and Best wishes to all you happliy busied, planners out there!"
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- Caterer: Coastal Catering and Events
- Wedding Day Beauty Vendor: Bangz
- Favors Vendor: Christmas house
- Wedding Fashion Vendor: Bridal Mart
- Photographer: P & A
- Hotel: Wingate by Wyndham
- Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Island Way Restaurant
- Reception Venue: The Southport Community Building
Coastal Catering and Events591 South Shore Drive
Southport, NC, United States
"Food was amazing. Joe is easy to get in touch with and will take care of everything! Plus there is zero compitition in the area. Bon Appetite catering was snobby, rude, and the food was a lot of garnish and fancy in appearance but did not taste good. When you have too many sauces and garnish, its a little overkill. Plus they wanted to do everything through email and didnt want to answer questions. Imagine if they had gotten my money. Coastal catering is the best! The only thing I didnt like about this place is that the linens had creases in them on the cake and guest table and the skinny metal legs of the folding table were exposed on my guest table. Did not look good at all! I am surprised that no one from the catering sfaff noticed this. First thing I saw when I walked in on my wedding day. It bugged me, especially in the pictures when you see about 2 feet of aluminum table legs. Joe is also very busy and you get that feeling sometimes.He is a new yorker, always in a rush but you can definately count on him."
Favors Vendor:
Christmas house104 West Moore Street
Southport, NC, United States
"We gave salt water taffy fresh from the Christmas house. Neat local shop. Best Taffy and good price!"
P & A310 N Front st suite 4-9
Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
Wedding Day Beauty Vendor:
Bangz1203 South 43rd Street
Wilmington, NC, United States
"All of my curls fell out within about an hour. :( My hair does not curl well when I do it. I told the stylist and she reassured me she could make it happen. I have had many stylists be able to keep it curly and one who couldnt. Micha couldnt. Jonie did my bridesmaids hair and I wish she had done mine. Another girl styled another bridesmaids hair and she was not happy with her style. The nail tech was sweet, my nails looked average, had some air bubbles. Toes looked great, but the little asian women at the dive places really do the best job when it comes to nails. I had made the salon reservations several months in advance and had called periodically to add or change reservations for my wedding party. Each time I called they had me down at the wrong time and didnt have my wedding party with me. They lost records of deposits too. I would always correct them on the times and names and they would tell me that they would let the appointment manager know and that "she" would make the changes and call me back. I never heard back. I had called several times to confirm and it seemed way to difficult for them. Each time I had called, they still had me down for different times and I had to remind them my correct time. They forgot to take people off my party for salon services and tried to charge me for it. I had my trial run the day before the wedding and my appointment times still, after all that, were wrong! It was a mess and I was then pressed for time for the rehearsal dinner. You dont need any extra stress on your wedding weekend. They did everntually get it worked out and my wedding day went smoothly. They undercharged my by about $60 and I told them about this and they said "dont worry about it" and appologized for messing up the times and the confusion. The place is nice, it is a top dollar salon but definately hit or miss with the stylists. I think it would still be a good salon for your wedding day. It is spacious, nicely decorated, staff is very friendly, but choose your stylist wisely, plan in an extra hour for your day, and definately comfirm with them ahead of time."
Wedding Fashion Vendor:
Bridal MartSouthport, NC, USA
"Great selection on bridal gowns, best prices! Changing room area is one large open room so be prepared, no privacy. No one is looking at you anyway."
Wingate by Wyndham1511 Howe Street
Southport, NC, United States
"Hotel was very nice, granite vanity, clean, new. Front desk messed up a lot of my guests reservations and ours! They did eventually get it all worked out but the girl at the front desk, Olga, sounded Ukranian and was very difficult to deal with. Not a good person for customer help. She was the one who got everything mixed up. I spent a lot of time waiting and explaing to her when I needed to be checked in and on the way to the rehearsal dinner. My guests were also frustrated with her."
Reception Venue:
The Southport Community Building223 East Bay Street
Southport, NC, United States
"Great location, Betsey the property manager is so sweet and friendly. Place books up several months out, so book early. I recommend hiring a lighting effects company (for night weddings), a lot of floral arrangements, or showy centerpieces to help give your eye a focal point in the main room. I also recommend a showy table linen since the windows do not have treatments and the room needs a nice fabric to make it feel complete. (I don't think a plain polyester linen provides enough pop) The room will really come together with these touches because it is a spacious room with very high ceilings, a very neutral wall color, very simple architecture and hung decor is prohibited. The room has beautiful hardwood floors and lots of windows overlooking the cape fear inlet. Its rental comes complete with tables and chairs so you wont have add these to your rental costs. This is a great place for brides on a budget or if just wanting a scenic coastal wedding indoors and without the sand."
Rehearsal Dinner Venue:
Island Way Restaurant1407 East Beach Drive
Oak Island, NC, United States
"Steaks were good quality meats! View is breathtaking. The food for the most part was excellent! Some of the steaks were not rare, but raw. Not exaggerating. The waitstaff knew that a wedding party was coming in that night because the tables were set up with specially printed menus for our party but they were puzzled when we arrived. We sat around an hour past our reservation time before they took our order. Gave us an upcharge for menu items and could not really explain it. I was disappointed in the managers not coming out at all when we were there and the wait staff didnt have a head table arranged for bride, groom, and parents as discussed ahead of time. It is very difficult to find a place in the Oak Island / Southport area that is suitable for a wedding rehearsal dinner for a party of 20 or more and get good reliable service. We called around and left messages and a lot of places wouldnt even return a phone call. Thought fishy fishy would have been nice but they would not put an agreement in writing and I just didnt feel good about giving them a $200 deposit and not having a written agreement, that sounds fishy fisht to me!"


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South Sound writer S.E. Shell has written a charming new children's book that is proving to be a hit with young readers and adults alike. "Coffee with Orange Sherbert" has been out on retail bookshelves for only a few months, but it quickly received a five-star rating on Amazon and was listed as a bestseller for the first week of February this year by the American Booksellers Association.
On June 8, Shell and the book's illustrator, award-winning Gig Harbor artist Mary Elizabeth Smith, will be at Café Brosseau in Proctor District signing copies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A former journalist, this is Shell's first book. "Writing a book was basically a natural extension of what I do," she said, noting how the tale parallels some of her own life experiences. "This story's been in me for a long time."
"Coffee with Orange Sherbert" tells the heartwarming story of a friendly ginger tabby cat named Orange Sherbert who lives amid the wharves and docks in the waterfront town of Brookings along the Oregon coast. A popular kitty, everyone seems to love "Sherbie" and takes care of him. As written in the story, Sherbie got his name, and spelling (Sherbert), from children who knew him at the local ice cream shop. Since the kids liked to pronounce the popular flavor "sher-bert," that was what they called him and it stuck.
"Writing a book was basically a natural extension of what I do. This story's been in me for a long time." - S.E. Shell, author of "Coffee with Orange Sherbert"
One day Sherbie meets a young woman who is new in town, a newspaper reporter starting her new job. A transplant from the "big city" and now in a very small town, the standoffish locals eye her with suspicion. This makes the girl feel very lonely – until she meets Sherbie. "Sometimes she sees, when the harbor closes down at night, that he's very lonely too," Shell explained. "She finds solace in this cat. They're like kindred spirits." The two pals begin meeting at the local coffee shop early each morning, and a magical bond develops between them. It is not long before tragedy strikes, offering a big surprise for readers, but it seems nothing can come between Sherbie and his friend leading to a very happy ending for everyone.
Alienation, prejudice, finding friendship in strange places and comfort with a new friend… Everyone knows these feelings, and these are the larger lessons in "Coffee with Orange Sherbert" that make the book appealing to all ages. In fact, Shell said many have purchased the book to send to United States military soldiers overseas. Readings at area schools have been a hit as well.
"We've done several readings at schools and kids love the book," Shell said. "Animals don't care what city you're from or if you're new in town – they're unbiased. And everyone can relate to finding a friend."
Beautifully illustrated with picturesque harbors and seaside life, "Coffee with Orange Sherbert" is as engaging to look at as it is to read. Smith's watercolors bring life to the characters and visually set the tone for the book's gentle beauty. A limited edition run of the book sports another version of the cover by 14-year-old Tova Beck of Gig Harbor.
Painting since she was 5 years old, Smith runs her own graphic design business (http://www.harborart.com) and today is a graphic designer for the Washington State Fair. Her paintings have won awards in national, regional and local art shows and she has been in laudable juried shows that include the Northwest Watercolor Society's National Exhibition, the annual Puget Sound Area Exhibition at the Frye Art Museum and the Maritime Invitational Art Exhibition in Seattle.
Smith said she appreciated the artistic license Shell afforded her from the start of the project. "It was the freedom to come up with a look that I developed in my mind from reading (Shell's) descriptions. She liked my painting style and gave me the freedom to create what I thought the scene would include," Smith said.
"I really scored when I got hold of her," Shell said of Smith. "One of her specialties is drawing harbor scenes. When I went looking for an illustrator, this is something I looked for. She just nailed it."
Throughout June, Smith is showcasing her new works at Gig Harbor's Kimball Espresso Gallery (6950 Kimball Dr.) and will have a reception on June 16 at 4 p.m., combined with a "Coffee with Orange Sherbert" book signing.
The Pierce County Library System is carrying the book in all 18 of their branches. The book is available at Pacific Northwest Shop in Proctor, and in Gig Harbor at Mostly Books and the BoatShop, both on Harborview Drive. The book is also available at http://www.amazon.com, http://www.barnesandnoble.com and http://www.fastpencil.com. The hardback retails for $18.99 and the paperback is $14.99. For more information, visit http://www.osherbertbooks.com and on Facebook.


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Leg Clubs® : a clinically and cost-effective approach to lower limb management
Lindsay, Ellie (2010) Leg Clubs® : a clinically and cost-effective approach to lower limb management. British Journal of Community Nursing, 15(6), s16-s23.
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Leg ulcers affect 55000-90000 people, predominantly aged over 65, in the UK at any one time. Traditional care, delivered in people's homes by district nurses or in GP clinics, is costly and often not effective, with slow healing rates and a high incidence of recurrence. A social model of leg ulcer clinics developed by the author has been shown to improve healing and reduce recurrence within a highly cost-effective framework that delivers genuine patient empowerment, public health education and social outreach. This paper outlines the rationale for the Leg Club, its clinical and social impact, and the infrastructure behind it. It also considers the challenges to establishing and running a Leg Club.
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Plumber/hvac contractor won't finish job
In September of 2012 we hired a plumbing contractor to install a radiant system and rough plumbing in our new house.
We paid him half of the $40,000 we agreed to through our bank construction loan. By early December 2012, nothing had been done and I started to ask why and when.
They gave me a date but broke it. When I got mad about it they showed up for 2 days, rerouted a waste pipe and left. By the end of Dec they still were not back and again I called and asked them when I was going to get heat.
They said they will get to it as soon as they can. 2 weeks went by and no show so I fired them. That was when I found out that suing them would not be worth my time. I called the license board and was told they only meet 4 times a year, next would be March.
I sent the plumber an email asking them to meet with us which they did in January. It was agreed they would install the radiant heat and they came and spent 3 days in which time they got a boiler semi installed.
That was the last we saw of them. Seems the owner of the company had a heart attack and was no longer able to work, so now I am out $20,000 and I have a half installed boiler, no pex installed, a water tank not installed, and very little else. My husband seems to think we should give the plumber a break!!!!!!!!!
So, if it looks like I am on my own since we are very rural and no other plumbers locally will take over. Can the pro's here offer help ?
who is this plumber your husband wants to give a break, the owner with the heart attack or the new owner? seems like your are stuck with the new owner or whomever he has running it now. unfortuntely getting "mad" in a rural area is a very bad thing as they know no one will takeover the job and you have to deal with them. I worked/lived in a rural area for many years. You probably are going have to figure out a peace treaty with them as it is not going to be a job you can DIY. all the other contractors don't want it because of the future problems/complaints/hassles that may happen plus it is a matter or pride for them. you didn't choose them so they have pride and don't want any sloppy seconds.:no:
You are in an awkward spot---------
This is a do it yourself site---how are you at following directions? Do you know how to solder?
Have you spoken to other plumbers? What do they say?
The only advice I have is kind of useless now, but you never, ever, pay in advance for work. You only pay for work that is complete. This is the way commercial contracts work. A schedule of values is submitted by the contractor and reviewed by the project manager for validity.
There are circumstances where you pay up front for long lead time items, like special mill work, but this is rare. A contract, or a form of agreement is legally binding, and should have payment information, and a time for completion of the work. A good, stable contractor does not need you to pay him up front money.
Giving this guy 20 grand up front was imprudent, to say the least. I feel bad for him re the heart attack, and I feel even worse for him re his workers. A good foreman would have picked up the fumble and run with it.
I really feel bad for you though. If they left materials on site, lock them up.
20 grand not worth going to court for.
Then send me 20 grand to finish the job. I won't show up and do the work. But I'll have 20 grand, and you will still be paying the loan back to the bank.
Considering what has/hasn't been done yet. Might want to get some guys to help you on the side, and pay them only for the work they have done per week.
This is what lawyers are for. The business presumably has a lawyer to deal with its legal matters and you need to get one to deal with yours. $20,000 is a lot of money. If the guy spent it already you need to garnish his assets. If he hasn't, he needs to refund it until the job is done or he backs out of the contract (he sounds like he's already in breach of contract, six months out).
I wouldn't eat 20,000. Time to hire a lawyer and spank this guys ass.
Sue him make him miserable, make him go before a judge, upset his whole operation but. Make sure you have a good contract that's binding and covers your a--,. Did he pull a permit? You might have a claim against his bonding/insurance Company.
If none of that works well you might have to take care of business the street way.
Turn him in to everyone you know including the city, county, state.
Don't let him back on your property. Its to late for that.
I don't like to tell people this but if you could get a hold of Home Depot or Lowes they have Contractor's that work for them. Last resort.
Thanks to everyone
All good advice of course but I did take this to 2 lawyers and both told me that it would cost me at least 10K in legal fees with no guarantee of collecting, and that even if I won the suit I could not claim the legal fees back as part of the settlement.
The plumber is a small husband and wife team with a couple of employees. He is a master plumber with a license, but we are not talking about any large established business here. I suspect he took our money and spent it and hoped to make it up later when they had to start buying the equipment for our job.
Like I said, this is rural. There is so little competition here the larger plumbing companies are not even doing estimates any more but simply working on time and materials. I have spoken to local building contractors and I am told that even they cannot get install dates for their projects. The area simply has too few plumbers and hvac or even skilled employees and they can pick and choose and charge whatever they like. If you don't like it, they don't care.
I know, I worked in a hospital in a small town and because it was gov't funded we had to get 3 quotes for EVERY job. eventually the locals get so pizzed off at never getting the job they won't even give out quotes. small towns/rural areas are like soap operas/Peyton Place ( google that/famous old soap opera) so you have to live with them and work around them. c'est la vie.:whistling2:
I think you need to negotiate somehow with this contractor or get an independant third party mediator/negotiator involved so he feels less threatened etc. There are mediation counselors for hire in the yellow pages or some churches have them too.
Good Luck:)
hi yuri
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sure, you got more than 10 posts so it should work.:yes:
I can't post anymore advice to you on here. If it was me I guarantee I would take care of it. I might not get my money back but it will surely cost him a heap of money.
Good luck and by the way where you guys from. Yuri is a good guy and can steer you in the right direction.
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As regulators took a hard look at the U.S. banking industry, they found some of the nation's largest financial institutions better prepared than others to sustain future market shocks.
The results of stress tests on Thursday, mandated by the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul law and conducted by the Federal Reserve, indicate that most banks would survive a severe recession and a crash in the markets. The tests, which measured a bank's capital during extreme hypothetical conditions, also produced some unlikely winners and one big loser.
Citigroup, for example, outperformed its rivals just one year after a poor performance embarrassed the bank. Bank of America also showed improved capital levels under stressed conditions.
Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase, however, produced some of the lowest results among large Wall Street firms. The banks have significant trading operations that can rack up big losses in turbulent times. Goldman Sachs, another trading firm, also struggled under one measure of future health.
The results showed that, as a group, the nation's 18 largest banks hold fewer bad loans compared with last year, helped by a stronger economy. The Fed will announce next week whether it will approve the banks' plans to issue dividends or repurchase shares.
The Fed's data show that one of the banks, Ally Financial Inc., would have a much lower capital buffer against losses than the others under the most severe scenario. Ally's projected capital level is below the minimum that the Fed considers a bank would need to survive a severe recession.
The test results offer an important window into the financial system four years after the banking industry teetered on the brink of collapse. Regulators liked what they saw, in general, and cheered what the improvements portend for consumers and the economy.
"The stress tests are a tool to gauge the resiliency of the financial sector," Federal Reserve Governor Daniel K. Tarullo said in a statement. "Significant increases in both the quality and quantity of bank capital during the past four years help ensure that banks can continue to lend to consumers and businesses, even in times of economic difficulty."
But the tests may not fully capture some forces and events that occur during a financial crisis. For instance, Wall Street firms may lose access to short-term loans that are critical to their survival.
The stress tests will also prompt chatter on Wall Street, where investors will pore over the results to gauge how much money banks can likely return to their shareholders.
The results come one week before the Fed makes its final decision on Wall Street's latest plans to ramp up shareholder payouts. Behind the scenes in the coming days, the Fed will signal to each bank whether it can proceed with its most recent payout plan, submitted in January. If the Fed objects, a bank will have an opportunity to temper its proposals for dividend payments and share buybacks before releasing the plans publicly, potentially creating a tense faceoff with regulators.


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SSC Eastern Region Recruitment 2014 for Store Assistant, Deputy Ranger and Others
The very first Staff Selection Commission or SSC was formed in 1975 by the Government of India with the head quarter at New Delhi. SSC has 7 regional offices located at Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Allahabad, Chennai, Guwahati and Bangalore. The main aim of SSC is to conduct examinations for the recruitment of Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts. The head office of SSC Eastern Region is located at Kolkata.
There is a job opportunity for experienced and dedicated professionals for various posts in different departments. For this, SSC Eastern Region invites applications from Indian nationals. Interested candidates who find themselves eligible can apply for the following positions.
2 posts are for Store Assistant in National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization under the Ministry of Science & Technology.
1 vacancy is for Deputy Ranger in Forest Survey of India under the Ministry of Environment & Forests.
29 posts are for Data Processing Assistant in Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
8 are for Investigator in Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
2 are for Scientific Assistant in National Test House under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
19 are for Junior Technical Assistant in Office of Regional Director under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Pay scale:
Posts no. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are under the pay scale of Rs.5200 – 20200/- with grade pay of Rs.2400/- and posts no. 5 and 6 are under the pay scale of Rs.9300 – 34800/- with GP Rs.4600/- and Rs.4200/- respectively.
Age limit:
Candidates applying for any of the posts no. 1 to 4 should not be more than 28 years of age. And, maximum 30 years of age is required for the posts no. 5 and 6.
12th pass with 2 years of experience is essential for the post of Deputy Ranger. While, Masters degree in Physics/ Chemistry is essential for the post of Scientific Assistant, For rest of the posts, Graduation in relevant discipline is a must.
Process of selection:
Selection will be made on the basis of performance of candidates in personal interview.
Applying procedure:
Candidates who are willing to apply for any of the positions has to send an application form in a prescribed format to the address of "Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission ( ER ), 234/ 4, A.J.C. Bose Road, Nizam Palace, 1st Mso Building, 8th Floor, Kolkata – 700020".
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Last date for the receipt of application is 17th February 2014.
For more details, refer to: http://sscer.org/
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