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A year ago, I was asked to imagine a conference that Johnson University's School of Business and Public Leadership could sponsor. Sponsoring an event designed to educate and equip and raise awareness about the issues of human trafficking immediately came to mind. Last week, a year's worth of planning, praying, and hard work came to fruition. I'm going to post a series of blog posts about what I learned starting with some facts!
According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline:
Notice some key words within this definition:
Force, fraud, or coercion
Control [of] another person
Engaging in - perpetrator or pimp
Soliciting - purchasing or participating - john or purchases of online pornography, sex, etc.
According to the Polaris Project, The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally AND that this is a $150 billion industry worldwide
81% of the victims are trapped in forced labor
25% of them are children
75% are women and girls
There is no official estimate of the total number of human trafficking victims in the United States BUT according to Polaris there were >40000 cases reported in 2017. This is considered a low estimate.
Polaris further reported breakdowns in sex and labor trafficking of three types:
What I hope you see from these statistics is that human trafficking is everywhere - including the United States. It knows no boundaries in terms of socioeconomics, rural/urban, men, women, girls and boys.
If you are purchasing sex, supporting strip clubs, going to illicit massage parlors, viewing pornography or other online sex acts - you are committing a crime and contributing to human trafficking and this multi billion $$ supply/demand industry.
Worst of all is the dehumanization and objectification of us all. This is 100% preventable because it is predicated on supply/demand.
See Something Say Something - Reporting
The Department of Homeland Security has published a list of Indicators of Human Trafficking as has the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's Human Trafficking Indicators . Please familiarize yourself with the indicators. If anyone you know or whom you suspect may be a victim of human trafficking, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline. You do not have to be 'right' and you do not have to reveal your name, the Hotline is equipped to take information and engage with local authorities to assess possible reported cases.


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Another day, another hideous bus ride.
Due to the narrow winding roads between Puerto Escondido and Oaxaca, the bus route is long and indirect. The 12 hour bus ride was one of the worst we've had so far in terms of nausea. Although the indirect route was allegedly less winding, it was still horrific. By the time we arrived in Oaxaca, I basically fell out of the bus, grateful to be out of a moving vehicle. At least until we got into the taxi to our accommodation…
We arrived in the early evening, so after checking in and dropping off our bags, we headed straight out for dinner (average Chinese food), and had an early night, ready to explore the city the next morning.
Checking out the neighbourhood
After a good sleep and a nice breakfast at our accommodation, we set out to explore the neighbourhood. We started in the main square, or zocalo. As it was Saturday morning, it was busy and bustling with activity. Trees shaded the square, and people were selling balloons and bubble blowers. It was a really fun vibe.
On the edge of the square, we popped in to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. As mass was going on, we only had a quick look around, but the inside of the church looked beautiful.
We headed over to check out the museum at the Palacio de Gobierno, the State Government Palace. It apparently contains an amazing mural, but sadly, as far as we can tell, it appeared to be permanently closed.
With that plan sadly thwarted, we wandered along Calle Alcala, poking our nose into the little shops on our way. We also called into MACA, the Contemporary Art Museum. Sadly they were between exhibitions, so there was only one on display. It was… interesting… It consisted of sound systems playing static and didgeridoos and some trees. Although on second thoughts, I don't know that the trees were part of it…
Eventually the street took us up to Templo de Santo Domingo, yet another church. Again, there was a mass going on, so we didn't go in. Instead, we headed into Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca next door. Housed in the former monastery attached to the church, the building itself is stunning. The massive museum contained exhibits and artifacts from the state of Oaxaca up to the present day. Even though all of the signage was in Spanish, it was still an excellent museum, and kept us entertained for quite a while.
Once we were done, mass was still going, so we decided to go for lunch. While we were eating, it sounded like something exciting was starting up outside. Zev went to investigate. It turned out it wasn't mass in the church, but a wedding, and they were now celebrating with a marching band and some giant puppets in the square. We finished our lunch, paid the bill, and headed out to check it out.
The next thing we knew, we were caught up in a wedding parade. At the head were two huge puppets of the bride and groom, dancing and twirling. Following them was a marching band, and at the rear of the procession was the wedding party. They danced and partied down the middle of the street, and everyone nearby got in on the action. People were dancing and cheering, and it was great fun!
BUT THEN! From the other direction! A RIVAL PARADE! As far was we could tell, this was just a coincidence. The parade coming in the other direction also had giant puppets, but these were of an army man, an alien… a seemingly random collection of characters. They also had a marching band. The two parades met head on at the interaction, and for about five minutes, there was pandemonium as they come together, weaving through each other, neither deterred from carrying on their fiesta. Soon, they'd each passed through and reformed on the other side, and they were on their merry way.
We had a quiet afternoon playing Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective back at the accommodation (we did not successfully solve the crime…), and headed out again for a delicious dinner at nearby La Popular. I have no idea what I ordered was called, but it was basically a pizza served on a giant fried tortilla, and it was incredible.
Ex-Convento de Cuilapam de Guerrero
We got off to a slow start the next day, with a quick Facetime to London distracting us briefly from our day's plans. Eventually we made our way to the zocalo for a decidedly average lunch, before we set out on our public transport mission.
We wound our way down back alleys, trying to find the collectivo stops that head out to Ex-Convento dde Cuilapam de Guerrero. In the end, we didn't find the collectivo stop, but a nice man pointed us in the direction of the public bus, which was just as good. We jumped on, paid a ridiculously small sum, and were on the way before we knew it. We only had to endure one 'busker' who jumped on and 'rapped' for two stops, before collecting some coins and jumping back on again. Thank god we don't have that in New Zealand…
The bus ride was pretty bumpy, but also pretty short, and we climbed off about half an hour later. It was a short walk from the bus stop to the convent.
The convent was built in the 1550s by Dominicans. The first thing you see when you enter the premises is the open air basilica. The huge structure has several arches, and the beautiful clear blue sky day really showed it at its best. Nearby is a smaller enclosed chapel, which apparently contains a stunning altar piece and baptismal font, but unfortunately it was closed on the day we were there. The convent at the back was open however, and the cool stone hallways made for a nice respite from the heat outside. We were basically the only people there, so it was nice to get the chance to wander around and admire the rooftop views in relative privacy.
After about an hour, we jumped in a collectivo back to town. With three passengers in the taxi, we thought it was full, but the driver managed to squeeze two more in, which was… Uncomfortable. Luckily, again, the ride was short, and soon we were back in central Oaxaca, off in search of cold drinks, and ready for a rest. A delicious Italian dinner at Casa Maria Lombardo topped off a fun day!
Lazy days
The next day was a write off. We both had pretty terrible sleeps, and our grand plans for heading to Monte Alban to explore the ruins was shot. We managed to drag ourselves to a nearby bakery, Boulenc, for one of the best breakfasts we've had on our entire trip. I had the English Muffin, and it changed my life. We stopped off to buy bus tickets to Mexico City on the way back to the accommodation, and didn't venture out again until lunch time. We headed to Boogie Cafe, where Zev chowed down on a delicious sub, and I had an outrageously decadent Snickers milkshake. With so much good food and lazing around, we settled for leftovers for dinner and prepared to make up for lost time the next day.
Monte Alban
We awoke the next morning feeling much more rested, and headed off to find the tourist bus to Monte Alban. Luckily, once we were in the right vicinity, a nice lady came and found us, and showed us the way. We bought our tickets, waited about 20 minutes, and climbed on the bus for the 30 minute ride to the ruins.
Monte Alban is a pre-Columbian archaeological site which was one of the earliest cities of Mesoamerica, and was an important socio-political and economic centre for nearly 1000 years. The site is huge, with massive steps surrounding a main plaza leading to platforms with views out over Oaxaca city. By the time we were done exploring, our thighs were burning! We rewarded ourselves with some nice cold drinks, before exploring the small museum of artifacts from the area then jumping on the bus back to town.
Our lunch the day before was so good that we went back to Boogie again! Or maybe it was just that it was on the way home, and our legs were so sore from climbing stairs that we couldn't face the thought of any kind of detour… We spent the afternoon repacking our bags and mentally preparing for our last bus ride of the trip, to Mexico City the following day!
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I love Southern things-- especially the cuisine-- and, most especially, the BBQ. I may not be from the Dirty South, but I can damn sure eat like I am! When I heard of Southern Hospitality in downtown Denver, I knew I had to visit. Southern Hospitality was originally started in New York City by the (famed) Justin Timberlake, Eytan Sugarman, and Trace Eyala. The concept was founded upon the tastes of good, ol' Memphis BBQ and bourbon whiskey.
The Denver location opened in January 2013 and sticks true to those original ideals of finger lickin' BBQ and over 100 different whiskies. The restaurant has a warming feel and is adorned with antler chandeliers, wooden and brick everything, and light-up signs with catchy wording. The brunch menu focuses on Southern breakfast classics, like chicken 'n' biscuits and eggs sardou, mixed with more modern twists on BBQ (think burnt ends breakfast burrito and BBQ eggs benedict). The spirits list is long and the brunch cocktail list short; I of course opted for a Memphis BBQ Mary which you can read about below. For my meal, I ate the chicken 'n' biscuits, which was a delectable and classic way to start my afternoon. I recommend stopping by Southern Hospitality whether you're hungry for some BBQ or just want to indulge in a tasty Bloody Mary (side note: they're only $13 for the master creation and a sidecar of beer).
Southern Hospitality's Memphis BBQ Mary was seriously dressed to the nines. Garnished with a deviled egg, olive, bread 'n' butter pickle, bacon, lime, and the biggest BBQ rib ever, the Bloody Mary was laden with extras. There Bloody was served with a sidecar of beer and had a chunky salt rim. It was a deep red colour and full of spices.
The garnish was top-notch. The deviled egg tasted like heaven, bacon is always a plus, and the BBQ rib was HUUUUGE. It was actually the biggest spare rib I think I have seen in my lifetime. It was arranged in an aesthetically-pleasing way and screamed "BBQ!!!"
The Memphis BBQ Mary made use of traditional Bloody Mary spices, while exerting a subtle BBQ flavor. It was relatively salty with notes of celery seed and pepper. It wasn't spicy, but it was delectable.
The Bloody was refreshingly delicious and of a light texture. There was no acidity present and no heartburn!
The Memphis BBQ Mary was unique in many respects: the garnish ingredients, the presentation, the sidecar of beer, and the delicious and not spicy flavor. This cocktail made me lick my lips for more! For $13, you're practically getting two alcoholic drinks and a mini meal made of BBQ-inspired hors d'ouevres.
Get your BBQ on at Southern Hospitality in downtown Denver! Southern Hospitality is located at:
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Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko (The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat)
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Name: Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko (The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat)
Publisher: - MF Bunko J (Media Factory)
Volume: October 25, 2010 - ongoing (12 volumes)
Author: Sou Sagara
Illustrator: Kantoku
Synopsis: Youto Yokodera wants to be seen in a way different from most men: as a pervert. However, his lewd actions are often misinterpreted as good intentions, and people cannot see his true nature. Upon hearing rumors of a cat statue that can banish an unwanted trait, he searches for it and prays for his façade to be removed. But each wish comes at a price: those unwelcomed traits are transferred to someone else who desires them!
After realizing that vocalizing his dirty thoughts is not the best thing, Youto decides to regain his lost traits by seeking out the person who received them. Unfortunately, he was not alone in praying to the cat statue, and now he must not only fix his life, but the lives of others as well.
Reason: I watch this anime long time ago, I really like it because of comedy but the title eh you know what it is. I would love to get this license and I want to know more what happen after the anime.
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@lilithr02r1 Its completed btw :D and wonder Why?! its not licenced already !!
nichtmalda Premium Member last edited by
I've given up all hope on that after the fan tl was nuked. The anime was ages ago, even those who watched it barelly remember it and I'm like the only person in the world who wants to read how it all played out.
I'm not bitter, you are bitter sobs
Eternal Wanderer Premium Member last edited by Eternal Wanderer
@nichtmalda I'm not going to say its particularly likely but I wouldn't completely give up. After all J novel club does occasionally license older series like Sorcerer Stabber Orphen, Demon King Daimaou, and Outbreak Company. I think the best comparison of my 3 example though is Outbreak Company, both Outbreak Company and Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko aired in the same year and though I will admit I have no idea how popular either series was when they were airing but both of them seemed to be forgotten by 2018. And yet out of nowhere J novel club licensed Outbreak Company. I have no idea what Sam's reasoning was but it does set a precedent that any series is fair game.
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Just see this post. I remember that i just type hentai in some manga search (where hentai are not shown) for fun and get 2 result.
1- hentai kamen (for me that was bad)
2-this manga. I also read this thinking ecchi.
This series is commpleatly different from what i thought but I really like it. then my heart broke when i saw that it only has 4 volume. After that i saw it has both anime and light novel also. I saw its anime and then move toward light novel to get disappointed that its not translated.
smashman42 Premium Member last edited by
This series is one of the older ones I'd automatically pre-order if it was licensed.
BloodyGaikotsu last edited by
The actual problem with this one is "Digital Manga".
They announced their license of the title but never released a thing.
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I really love Kantoku's art style, especially the way he draws plaid. Always nice to see more of it!
Ahoffmaster3954 Member last edited by
Want this one. Any idea if J Novel will pick it up?
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Yep, an interesting story and satisfying ending. One of the older series that I really recommend.
Shiny Premium Member last edited by Shiny
@nichtmalda said in Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko (The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat):
I've given up all hope on that after the fan tl was nuked. The anime was ages ago, even those who watched it barelly remember it and I'm like the only person in the world who wants to read how it all played out.
I'm not bitter, you are bitter sobs
I remember it and would be interested in knowing what happens next. The anime was much better than I expected from the title and synopsis.
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A quality completed series? Sign me the F up bruh! also this has been said by almost everyone, but the anime was way better than is has any right to be. Meaning the light novel will be even better!


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How does the past shape the future, and how does that impact design and interiors? This years theme of Oslo Design Fair has been a retro philosophical take on the deeper meaning of how we live and what objects we surround us with.
Representing Nanimarquina in the year of their 30th anniversary the new collection presented at the fair showed a mix between traditional techniques combined with fresh design - and the result; products meant to last through generations, rather than buying cheaper products and replacing them shortly due to either relevance of the design or poor quality.
The beautiful exhibition called "Tendencies - Past/Future" curated by Norwegian stylists Kirsten Visdal and Per Olav Sølvberg also featured the simplistic rug "Mano 1993" (Hand) by graphic designer Chillida for Nanimarquina and the iconic harlequin patterned "Losanges" by the Bouroullec brothers for Nanimarquina in the scene titled "New Luxury".
We choose more wisely the objects we surround us with and a carefully selected collection of unique art, high end furniture with a mix of functional and personal items are making their way in to our homes, slowly, because we are seeking more long lasting designs that shows our true identities through our homes - for our families, the environment and the future.


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Before opening the link, please read this first
The hand formula count that I explained is the result of the knowledge I gained when I was certified in Jakarta by Pak Mury Kuswari S.Pd, M.Sc
There is a slight difference when compared to the link in the hand formula fist, Karbo according to Pak Mury (an expert on indo nutrition) is a fist while the link (international standard) is 1 hand bowl (the opposite of the fruit requirement)
I already asked Mr. Mury again and was still waiting for the race so I am very sorry if it's a little confusing
and for the portion of the lunch one meal or a day huh?
ideally this hand count is:
1-2 servings for women eating and men 2-4 servings per meal,
But once again depending on the type of activity and body size,
if you for example: women only watch tv all day, 2 servings it could be for a whole day (divided by 2 or 3 meals, it's up to free) and if you are a woman who works actively as SPG around the city for example walking all day plus returning to the gym then 4 the portion also applies for a total day "SO MUCH FOR MALE CALCULATION"
I personally don't strictly follow this count because it's too difficult to make sure my calories are surplus and something liquid like milk, whey, cheese, yogurt etc. is rather difficult to calculate because some liquids are higher in fat / protein than solid foods that can be counted by fists but for this initial calculation indicator it is quite helpful and it doesn't make us really blind
But well if you want more details please contact Pak Mury at ANOKI Link:
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kHz rally
kHz rally was SICK. got to meet a load of awesome east coast duders. a lot of talented builders and good dudes out there. finally got to meet some metal ponies, those duders are top notch. fast, clean and smart builds and great people to boot. one of my favorite things about rallies is being able to meet fun, genuine people all over the states and this rally was no exception. speaking of, the kHz are amazing hosts. thanks guys! here are some highlight photos, courtesy of aaron. scary busey made it the whole rally, here's proof!
dan from the metal ponies on his super clean polini maxi
i found a hat
oh noes! chad and seth were EXTREMELY WORRIED
"wait, did someone say ham sandwich?"
"no bitch, i said SLAM SANDWICH"
the end.
we got two new bandits. jeremy shay and sean. sean's a goober. just kidding sean. they're both good dudes.
i also got a new toy. i'll let you figure out what it is.
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Sick!!!!! that email address on that engine diagram looks familiar… wait a sec…
everybody with the m101's these days!! i'm jealous. nice seeing you in boston dude! i keep trying to remember what we called the helmet hit on the roof saturday night..
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The facts
Key things to remember
Apply well before the deadline, to allow for technical glitches or surprises. Also, the firm recruit on a rolling basis - increase your chances by getting your application in early.
The number one thing to remember when writing your application is that Baker McKenzie is a commercial law firm. The form asks specifically about your interest in commercial areas of practice, so keep things as relevant as possible. It's okay to have an interest in non-commercial areas of law, such as family law, but don't let it seem like you'd prefer to work in practice areas usually covered by smaller firms. Baker McKenzie's website makes it very clear that the firm is well informed about the global economy, so you need to show that you are too.
Filling in the Baker McKenzie application form
Covering letter (word count: 750 words max)
Unlike in many other law firm applications, candidates are required to produce a covering letter as well as answer a series of questions.
The covering letter asks for:
- Reasons why you are interested in becoming a commercial solicitor.
- Reasons why you have applied to Baker McKenzie.
- What three skills you possess that demonstrate you are suited to the role of a trainee solicitor.
Point of the question: assesses what drives you, your knowledge about the role of a trainee solicitor, understanding of the firm and training programme, self-awareness, and your ability to communicate concisely and focus on the most relevant points.
- Talk about your interest in law in general – the word 'commercial' is there for a reason.
- Say that you've been following the impact of Brexit if you've only been reading about it at a superficial level; being aware of it isn't enough, you need to have carefully considered the implications for the legal profession and, particularly, for Baker McKenzie and its clients. You'll probably have to elaborate on your opinions at interview.
- Talk about all of your interests, activities and responsibilities here – this is the chance to do that in another section of the form.
- Stick to the word limit (750 words maximum). Baker McKenzie want to see that you can follow instructions and write concisely. Any extra words will be lost upon saving your application.
- Think about Baker McKenzie's culture and values and how they relate to you. For example, the firm makes a point of conducting pro bono work on a regular basis; is this something you've done and want to continue doing? (But be aware that all law firms exist to make a profit, so pro bono should come across as just one aspect of your interest in the firm).
- Consider what you want from your working environment and think about how Baker McKenzie could provide this.
- Talk about the nature of the training programme and which aspects of this appeal to you and why. For example, how will the seat rotation scheme affect your development? How would a seat in dispute resolution benefit you?
- Emphasise any experience you've had in a law or commercial environment – work experience, a part-time job or open days for example.
- Have a thorough look at Baker McKenzie's website and read through some of their latest deals. Think about why this sort of work appeals to you.
- Talk about any particular commercial law cases or developments (particularly involving Baker McKenzie) that have caught your attention recently and explain specifically why they interest you. Don't mention anything you don't feel comfortable discussing and explaining in-depth, though.
Filling in the activities and interests section of the Baker McKenzie application form
There are four questions in this section. Note the different word counts:
- 'Baker McKenzie place great value on diversity and inclusion. Please outline how you would apply the principles of diversity and inclusion in your role, drawing on any initiatives that you may have been involved in. (250 words max)*'
- 'Excluding work experience, please detail all the events you have attended/organised which demonstrate your commitment to increasing your understanding of a career as a solicitor. (250 words max)*'
- 'Please give an example of where you feel you have gone above and beyond the expected level of service with a customer or client? Or alternatively where you have received outstanding service. What makes you feel this was beyond the expected level? (300 words max)*'
- 'Please detail all your key achievements and interests to date. Use this section to tell us about any academic prizes, events, societies or roles with community programmes that you feel are significant in supporting your application. (300 words max)*'
Point of the questions: assesses experience, self-awareness, commitment to law and commercial law, ability to communicate well, ability to write succinctly, and whether you're a good fit for the firm in general.
- Repeat too much of what you said in the covering letter.
- Choose vague examples that could be true of any graduate – instead, emphasise the things that make you stand out. For example, many aspiring lawyers will have an interest in debating, so if you do put this as an interest pick out something about it that makes you stand out; highlight if you've won any mooting competitions or been president of a debating society.
- Try to find an example that can be related to the competencies needed to be a good solicitor. For example, the firm wants to see that you're able to build relationships with clients. Have you had a part-time job or role where you had to provide a service? Have you taken part in an extracurricular team activity? Talk about your duties in the role, and a bit about what you learned.
- Show that you've done something with your interests. A lot of candidates may write that they're a member of a sports club, but a candidate will only stand out if they can demonstrate that they did something productive with this – such as organising specific tournaments or recruiting good quality members.
- Include interests that aren't specifically related to law – the employer wants to see that you're an interesting all-rounder.
- Think about the firm's culture and values and try to show that your activities and interests fit in with these. For example, Baker McKenzie have won awards for their social mobility, inclusion and diversity; if you've done voluntary work that shows you're also committed to those values, this may give you an edge at the firm.
- Mention any part-time jobs you've taken on to help fund your studies – you might not think they're impressive, but this shows commercial awareness, tim management and responsibility.
- Baker McKenzie are looking for intellect and initiative – highlight any occasions when you have gone beyond the call of duty; did you successfully overhaul your student paper or introduce a new policy to your student committee, for example?


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Simply AMAZING work by MedStar team Members Jennifer Stout, John Massey, Bill Parkinson, Johnnie Price, Jennifer Ugochukwu, and Brent Schultz on the DFW CPR event on May 24th!
Over 600 people trained between the MedStar and AMR crews!
Here are some pics from the event and click here to see a news report from the event... Strong work everyone!
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The UFC 232 is an upcoming mixed martial arts light heavyweight championship event by Jones vs Gustafsson 2 based on Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on Sat, December 29, 2018 at T-Mobile Arenain Paradise, Nevada. The Jon Jones will finally return to fighting against the Alexander Gustafsson after serving a 15-month suspension.
Jon Jones to Fight Alexander Gustafsson
Rumors are going around about a rematch between the light heavyweight champion, Jones and Gustafsson. Every fan regarding boxing championships seems to be talking about the upcoming battle, Jones vs Gustafsson 2. The much anticipated light heavyweight championship doubleheader will be happening on the 29th of December 2018 in Las Vegas at the T-MobileArena. Well, fans are not sure what to expect out of the match. Jones, who was on suspension will sure want to make a triumphant come-back while Gustafsson will not be ready to lose the battle to Jones the second time after five years.Well, the rumors are indeed true because the referee and judges for the match are available. The management selected Referee Herb Dean and Judges Derek Cleary, Sal D'Amato and Junichiro Kamijo to determine the outcome of the contest.
UFC 232 Fight card
Main Card
Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson
Cris Cyborg vs Amanda Nunes
Carlos Condit vs Michael Chiesa
Ilir Latifi vs Corey Anderson
Chad Mendes vs Alexander Volkanovski
Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)
Andrei Arlovski vs Walt Harris
Cat Zingano vs Megan Anderson
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Petr Yan
BJ Penn vs Ryan Hall
Early Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Brian Kelleher vs Montel Jackson
Andre Ewell vs Nathaniel Wood
Uriah Hall vs Bevon Lewis
Curtis Millender vs Siyar Bahadurzada
The Odds
According to statistics regarding the two contestants, Jones may be the one to win the championship. Jones is a fantastic fighter. Out of 24 matches, Jones fought in Octagon; he won 22 of them. Gustafsson, on the other hand, won 18 out of 22 games he competed in the Octagon.
Additionally, Gustafsson had a difficult time since his loss in 2013. He fought twice, that is once in 2016 and once in 2017, both win. Jones, on the other hand, won his last match against Cormier in July 2017 before he lost the belt to Cormier after testing positive for banned drugs.
Let's take a look at UFC 232 fight
Jones vs Gustafsson 2
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Date: Sat, December 29, 2018
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada
Live stream: PPV
Well, Jones may not be easy to defeat because he has a goal and that goal is to prove that he is still a champion even when not on drugs.Therefore, it is a guarantee that he is ready for the match against his opponent Gustafsson.
According to Midnight Mania latest news, winning for Jones is never a personal agenda against the opponent. He wins for himself, not to prove a point to his opponent. On the other hand, Gustafsson's plan is personal because his focus is on defeating Jones to make up for the match he lost in 2013. Therefore, Jones' goal and his statistics make him have a higher chance of winning the UFC 232 fight as compared to Gustafsson.


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Micaëla van Zwoll, principal at Micaëla Contemporary Projects, began in 1996 with a small gallery in San Francisco's Hayes Valley (that won 1st prize in the international design community for its minimalist design and use of renewable resources). It was an auspicious start for a career in contemporary fine art and modern design.
The opportunity of a jewel box gallery allowed Micaela to draw on the luxury of juxtaposing quality objets d'art with paintings, drawings and sculpture, with intimate exhibitions of works on paper by Picasso, Nolde, Schele, Matisse, Hamaguchi, and her favorite, Escher. These exhibitions presented in-depth concentration of highly regarded modern and contemporary artists.
Developing gallery exhibitions, and their catalogues and publications, was insightful for learning about the artist's works and their mediums, from drawing to new media. She developed an affinity for glass sculpture and video, as well as painting and other sculpture. This representation attracted the silver screen to Micaela's gallery and her artists, placing contemporary paintings and sculpture in blockbuster films: Juno, New Moon, and Eclipse. Micaela also participated in international art fairs as an exhibitor in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, and presented exhibitions in London, Basel, Frankfurt, Manila, Milan and Paris.
As an art advisor, Micaela continues to attend art fairs locally and abroad. She enjoys excellent relationships with galleries in the USA, Europe and Asia, as well as with major auction houses. A current member of the SFMOMA's Modern Art Council, Micaela is a member of the SFMOMA's Curator's Circle, and adjunct art group, Contemporaries. She is a high level member of the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, and a card carrying member of museums in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. Invited to speak about collecting art in the Silicon Valley and San Francisco, she curated an exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California, and was invited by Fox Business News to address the valuation of an extensive art collection on a national broadcast. With over twenty years of active art world experience, she takes great satisfaction assisting novice and seasoned collectors with artwork acquisitions that are carefully considered and personally meaningful.
As an art consultant working with various mediums in fine art, what sets Micaela apart is her focus specific to creation and value, relative to individual aesthetics. She is experienced and trained to address and support your art collection from an advisory, collection management, and valuation point of view. Micaela works with carefully selected art professionals to address every need, from installation to shipping, authentication, conservation and restoration, framing and supporting craftsmanship, lighting, and risk management. Also a collector, she possesses rare but requisite access to the best corollary services available.
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If you pay attention, you can't go a day without hearing something in the news or the media about retirement planning and the myriad of topics surrounding income planning for our later years. Usually, these commercials profile mature individuals enjoying their retirement years on some beach.
Unfortunately, there's another type of income planning and protection that isn't as sexy and therefore doesn't get nearly the coverage.
I believe our media, political leaders, business leaders and advisers have done a disservice in glossing over this essential protection.
I'm talking about income protection insurance, otherwise known as disability insurance.
Many people think that disability insurance does not (or will not) apply to them because they immediately picture a frail person in a wheelchair and think, "That's never going to be me." That might be true, but most disability claims are actually for back injuries, cancers, and heart disease. Sound a little closer to home?
How many benefits or fundraisers have you been to because someone you love is in tough financial shape after being struck with a chronic illness, debilitating disease, or tragic accident?
As it turns out, we're much more likely to live and survive these events than we are to die. If they happen during our working years, we are in danger of losing our ability to earn an income that will support the lifestyle for which we've become accustomed (to say nothing about the increased expenses that result after such a diagnosis or accident).
Do me a favor: take 5 minutes this month to increase your awareness surrounding your knowledge of income protection and the specific coverage you carry, if any.
These term sheets can be hard to understand - I'd be happy to help if it all looks Greek.
Statistics show that during our working years there is a 25% chance we will suffer an illness or accident that will prevent us from doing our job for at least 90 days. Isn't it worth five minutes of your time to make sure that risk is covered?
If you want to know more, give us a call or check out this website for some outstanding unbiased resources.
Happy learning!
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I've tried to write this for weeks now. I had paragraphs upon paragraphs written, with minute, gory detail. Then I decided that some things are better left unwritten on the Internet, and I'd rather just share the extended story in person. So I'll just share a little bit here.
On Saturday before Esther was born, at 40 weeks and two days pregnant, we went to get our Christmas tree. I had written a little list of things I wanted to do to distract myself during early labor, and getting a tree was on the list (along with a Costco run, making a wedding album, doing some online Christmas shopping, and washing baby clothes). I wasn't having any contractions yet (not even Braxton-Hicks, that I could tell), but since we had friends driving up to the mountains to cut down their own tree, we decided to join in. That was an adventure in itself, and somehow we ended up with two trees (longer story).
This was special because last year we picked up our Christmas tree (at Rite Aid, ha) right after we visited our midwives and found out that I was having a miscarriage. So this year, picking out a tree just days away from meeting our baby felt so redemptive.
It's funny... you learn during pregnancy that 37 weeks constitutes a full-term baby, and that you could deliver at any time. I laugh now whenever I see pregnant friends posting on Facebook things like, "37 weeks! Full term today! Come on out baby! We're ready to meet you anytime!" Because... no. Sorry sister. That baby is not coming at 37 weeks. Our midwives told me that they don't start thinking about a first-time mom being "late" until she's 41 weeks and two days (or something like that).
But MAN. You hit your due date, and everyone and their mom wants to know if you've had your baby yet. I got more "happy due date!" texts on December 4 than I do on my own birthday. I started thinking totally illogical things like, "What if this baby never comes out? What if I stay pregnant forever?" Other moms, raise your hands. I know you've had the same thoughts.
I hadn't wanted to be anxious about Esther's arrival, so I was trying to mentally prepare for being two weeks overdue (at which point I'd have to be induced and have a hospital birth, instead of the birth center birth we were planning).
Saturday, December 6 was the full moon, and I'd heard that the moon can often affect the start of labor. So I guessed that it would start that day, but alas, no. Still waiting. Enjoying our last few days just the two of us... plus Butter. As you can see, she's kind of needy (understatement), and doesn't appreciate when she's not involved in familial displays of affection. Turd.
Dave and I had a really great couple of weekends together before Esther arrived. We got our tree(s) and decorated them, watched some Christmas movies (Muppet Christmas Carol! I'd never seen it before! So good!), had some coffee dates, and walked along Lake Washington during the Luminaria (which is beautiful — do it next year, if you're in Seattle).
Early labor started for me on Monday (December 8) around 11:30am, but contractions were manageable and I slept through the night. They picked up on Tuesday, and Tuesday night I was awake all night in this position on the yoga ball, coping through them every 7-10 minutes.
That's Sarah, our doula, with me after we got to the birth center on Wednesday morning, December 10. Once we arrived around 8am, one of my midwives, Christine, checked my progress and I was at 6cm. This was super encouraging, because supposedly, getting to 5cm is really challenging and then your body sort of finds a flow and it tends to go faster from there. So I felt like all my body's hard work since Monday had been worth it.
I was in this position for about an hour or so, and tried some other things, and then I got in the tub (which was amaaaaaazing - they don't call it "the midwife's epidural" for nothin). I finished dilating in there (took another 5 or 6 hours or so, and in hindsight, wasn't that painful), and then started pushing... sort of. The midwives were getting ready and prepping Dave to catch the baby in the tub because it looked like she was coming soon, but turns out I pushed for FIVE AND A HALF HOURS. Note to people who have never had a baby: this is not normal. In a hospital scenario, I would have had a C-section after like 2 hours of pushing.
Also, second side note: I never felt the urge to push. I guess everyone's birth story is very different, because I'd heard over and over that pushing was the best part, and felt relieving. But this was THE WORST for me.
(third side note: I'm really thankful for Sarah and Taylor, our other midwife, who picked up our camera now and again and took some photos for us. Not that these are the most flattering ones of my life, but they're invaluable and I'm glad we have images of that day.)
When it was clear after a while that I was not going to give birth in the tub, they got me out of the tub and on a birth stool next to the bed. Dave sat behind me and supported me, holding my shoulders and whispering encouragement all the time. I can't even describe his love for me on this day — it overwhelms me still to think about it. It deserves a story all its own, but it's hard to wrap my mind around how to even share it.
This was a few minutes before I actually gave birth, so maybe 8:30pm or so. I had been in labor for so long (something like 58 hours since my first contractions, although not all of that time was super intense), and had been pushing for much, much longer than anyone anticipated. At one point, Dave was concerned about how tired I was, and that I might not be able to endure until the end (I hadn't had any drugs at this point, because, BIRTH CENTER). The midwives said their three criteria for transferring to the hospital were 1) baby is in danger 2) mom is in danger or 3) mom is totally losing her coping mechanisms. And none of those things were happening, so we stayed. Also, I couldn't conceive of getting in a car and driving 15-20 minutes to the hospital while the baby was in the birth canal.
But then the baby's heart rate did start to drop, and so things got very urgent very fast. I summoned some kind of reserves from I don't even know where and pushed Esther out, head and body all at once. She screamed right away, her color was great, she was perfect.
After that, things got even crazier and I lost a lot of blood and the paramedics came and it was all very dangerous and scary, mostly for Dave. I was too out of it to even really know what was happening, but it was bad. Because this is a blog, this is going to sound like I'm exaggerating, but I'm telling the truth when I say that the midwives saved my life.
You hear unbelievable things, sad and tragic things, about childbirth 100 years ago, or even right now in the developing world, but you really don't expect that it will happen to you in 21st century North America. We're all thankful that I'm here and well and raising beautiful Esther Natalia with my husband.
And the real truth is that the hand of God was protecting me and Esther throughout the whole day(s). When her heart rate dropped, it was down briefly and then came right back up again. When she was born and I hemorrhaged, everything happened in just the right timing so that I didn't have to transfer to the hospital, and was stabilized there at the birth center. He preserved both of our lives and rescued us.
I can say all this in hindsight, because honestly, neither Dave nor I really "felt" the presence of God with us during labor and birth. It just felt quiet. I keep thinking about that cheesy "footprints in the sand poem," and as I reflect on December 10, I know that God was with us, carrying us, even if we didn't sense it right then. It's one of those times where faith and emotion are pretty separate. Sometimes I want to "feel" something to count it as a spiritual experience, but this taught me that it's not always that way.
We stayed at the birth center longer than normal, because of the post-delivery complications, and headed home around 6am. I was on bed rest for about 10 days, and was so thankful to have the help of our families, especially our moms, for that time. And to have a husband who lays down his life for me... Dave is such a servant, and I was humbled and overwhelmed again by his love for me.
And I'm still a HUGE midwife fan, because ours were awesome, and gave the best best best care. They did many of our follow-up visits at our home, so we didn't have to get out the door with a newborn. Esther nursed (still nurses) like a champ and was above her birth weight 8 days after being born. Way to go, baby girl.
My mom flew in two days after Esther was born and stayed for 10 days to help out. Our original plan was to have time as a new family to bond, just me and Dave and Esther. But we didn't anticipate needing so much hands on help for Esther AND for me. I couldn't get out of bed to do anything without lots of assistance (aka Dave carrying me by the armpits), and pretty much just lay in bed and fed Esther for 7 straight days. I was starting to feel crazy by the end of it, but I know that was crucial in my body's healing, which still took several more weeks.
Esther slept through her whole first bath, and then pooped in her towel while my mom was holding her. : )
So we're coming up on Esther's two-month birthday, and starting to find our rhythm as parents. I already can't believe how big she is, and how fast she's growing. It sort of blows my mind that she came out of me, equal parts Abby and Dave, and that she's growing JUST from what I'm feeding her. It's amazing, and I'm sure my mind will continue to be blown in the coming years.


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Shepton Mallet
Parking West Shepton (arriving from Wells & Glastonbury direction)
Tescos at the Townsend Retail Park has very kindly allowed car parking for The Shepton Mallet Carnival, from 4.30 pm Wednesday 16th November the 3 hour parking limit will be waived. This will remain open during the procession so you may enter and exit at any time from West Shepton side only via B3136. There may be a period at the end of the carnival when there will be a mass exit of people so you may be held up for a few minutes while the crowds dispersed. All cars to be removed by 11pm, when Tescos security will have their barriers in place. All vehicles parked in Tescos car park will need to exit left via B3136. No exit via Old Market Road opposite, this will be closed, due to the Carnival cart dispersal to Wells via Croscombe.
B&M in Fosse lane have also kindly allowed cars to park in their car park for the public to watch the carnival.
Shepton Mallet has 2 public Car Parks: The Old Market Road Car Park and The Great Ostry Car Park (both marked with a red flag) neither are large, so early parking is advised.
Disabled car parking will be in a designated area next to Haskins Garage. (This has to be booked)
For Disabled Parking: Please contact Tina Edwards, Woodhill Cottage, Neighbourne, Oakhill, Somerset. BA3 5BQ. Tel:01749840756 E-mail: email@example.com
Disabled Seating: Please telephone Rev. G. Dart on 01749 347437 for a seat outside Shepton Mallet Baptist Church if you are disabled
Public Toilets
Street Collection – During the procession local charities and groups will make a bucket collection for donations in appreciation of the spectacle you are enjoying, please give generously. Proceeds of the collection will be distributed to local charities, clubs and groups. The carnival costs in excess of £18,000 to stage each year, £1 from each spectator would give us a record collection.
Souvenir Programmes £1 each – these will be on sale in various shops and the Tourist Information Office. They will also be sold during the procession. The programme gives you information about the carnival and the procession entries.


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Swami Swatantranand Ashram
Sheesham Jadhi (Near Dayananda Ashram)
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249201
Join us once again for this benefit event in support of Ganga Prem Hospice Rishikesh, India.
Krishna Das will perform live at Swami Swatantranand Ashram on Dec 30 at 2pm local time.
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Head of Children & Adults Placement & Brokerage
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- Location
- Croydon
- Salary
- Up to c£80,000 per annum
- Posted
- 01 Apr 2019
- Closing date
- 29 Apr 2019
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- Industry
- Government & politics, Local government
- Job function
- Administration
- Job level
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- Hours
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- Contract
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We are reshaping Croydon Council to deliver our bold new Corporate Plan and to capture all of the opportunities growth and investment are bringing to the Borough. Our Commissioning and Procurement division is at the heart of this transformation and we are investing heavily in staff and resources.
As Head of Children & Adults Placement & Brokerage, you will lead and develop excellent micro commissioning of services for children and adults, ensuring the development and delivery of appropriate and value for money packages of care. You will lead the establishment and ongoing management of a key commissioning service for the Council, which has a strong interface into Children and Adults Services. .
Croydon Council is an exciting and dynamic organisation which presents significant opportunity for talented leaders.
About the role
We are looking for an exceptional candidate who will lead and develop a service that for the first time in Croydon will deliver placements and brokerage for both children and adults and managing budgets in excess of £120m+ per annum. You will:
- Lead and manage the service, developing excellent micro-commissioning, ensuring the provision of high quality services at the appropriate cost.
- Secure effective, value for money commissioning of quality placements and packages of care across children and adults services, ensuring tight financial control on commissioned spend;
- Development of new commercial approaches, development and implementation of different buying solutions and robust contract management;
- Develop strong relationships with relevant departments, divisions and services, ensuring alignment of services to corporate priorities and frameworks.
Our integration agenda is well advanced; you will play an important role in securing successful integration outcomes, as well as supporting One Croydon, our ground breaking and award winning alliance of health and social care providers and commissioners.
As Head of Children & Adults Placement & Brokerage, you will ultimately be responsible for shaping, commissioning and procuring services that are fit for the future to support all of our residents. Our services will be multi-disciplinary, provided to meet local community needs, build resilience and provide seamless care.
About Croydon
Croydon is a city in all but name, with a population approaching 400,000. We are proud to be London's youngest borough and proud to be place where we celebrate our diversity. Economic growth and investment is creating huge opportunities and we are determined to ensure everyone benefits, with no one left behind.
Croydon hasn't seen expansion like we are currently experiencing since the 1960s. We're already well underway with some £5bn of investment that will be completed over the next few years. New offices, new retail, and new homes will provide well-paid jobs and high-quality accommodation for our rapidly growing population.
Croydon is a naturally ambitious council - so we're looking for inspirational leaders who share our passion.
Strong partnerships are the foundation for the future. That's why we're constantly looking forward. We need to find creative new ways of working together with other agencies and the private sector to deal with the financial challenges ahead. Because with growth comes increased demand - but also huge opportunity. Chances like this only come along once in a generation, and our task, and maybe yours, is to shape a positive future for Croydon's residents and businesses alike.
About You
This is a role for a leader with a track record of building teams. Credible and effective when partnering with Chief Officers and Elected Members, you will have outstanding stakeholder and relationship management skills and significant experience of working in public services. With excellent understanding of the policy and strategic framework for both children and adults services, you will have significant experience of working in and managing the placement / brokerage functions including SEND, looked after children and adults. You will also be experienced in the management of a portfolio of contract and provider relationships. Ambitious both for yourself and the residents you serve, you will recognise Croydon as a place where you can learn and progress in an environment that is innovative, ambitious and has a good appetite for risk.
How to apply
Please contact Mark Bearn at HAYS Executive on 0207 259 8743 or 07872 672290 to find out more. Application is by CV and a covering letter. Your coveri


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Friday, July 31, 2009
Touring Old Havana
yesterday afternoon we had some free time, so i enlisted gerry to provide a tour of habana viaja - old havana. little did i know what i was getting into .... the man is in his 60's, and i knew he was fit (plus he's vegan so i know he's healthy), but after wandering the streets with the ragged sidewalks for a few hours, i could no longer keep up with him. "i do this all the time," he told me. gerry's a retired college professor. i told him my adventures in walking or cycling are more about getting where i need to be rather than any sort of endurance training. and he walks fast .... he said that when he was walking his students through the streets of london, he would wear a brightly coloured hat so they'd be able to find him if he walked ahead of them.
i was absolutely exhausted by the time we got back to our hacienda, but i can say i've seen a fair chunk of downtown and old havana. it's perhaps not surprising that the area where the touristas visit is clean, painted, and under repair. they have garbage bins. the rest of havana is not quite so clinically unsullied, but it sure has character.
there are lots of people in cuba, on the streets visiting with each other, walking from place to place, riding in various forms of taxis or bicycle transportation or motorcycles or buses or cars. we saw a little shop selling herbs for medicine. we saw newspaper vendors, and learned that there was a front page article about us in two different newspapers yesterday. who knows how many others of those there have been - we've been too busy to buy a daily newspaper. we stopped for a beer (gerry tried one of the cuban colas) and gerry told me about the camera obscura in the building across the square. we saw the places where cubans trade their ration stamps for goods.
there weren't a lot of choices on the shelves. the embargo doesn't allow it. the embargo was designed the starve the cubans into submission. to encourage them to give up and just accept and embrace the corporate and militaristic and hedonistic takeover of their world, as is happening in the rest of the world, as was happening prior to their revolution. but these people don't want to be slaves. they acknowledge that there are flaws with their socialist system, but they are united in their struggle to be something other.
at the moment we're at the icap centre, visiting with relatives of the cuban five. the cuban five are imprisoned in united states jails because they dared to reveal anti-cuban terrorism in miami. there are images of the cuban five all over the place - on government buildings, in restaurants, museums, and shops. ariel's busy translating the many questions (actually, mostly comments about acts of solidarity in the usa and canada) from the audience. i asked him yesterday, when we were at the urban garden, if he'd received my emails. i'd written asking how they fared after last year's hurricanes. he said he had responded .... mysteriously, i didn't receive his response. there are a few other people whose emails are blockaded from my mailbox at islandnet.com. i've been working with their tech support people to determine where the problem originates, but it's not an easy task. and then there were those cuba files that were somehow hacked on my computer. those anti-cuban mafia guys really hold a grudge!!
we were up early this morning, had a quick breakfast (thankfully i brought instant oatmeal and tea, otherwise i'd be looking at bread ... no hotdogs or cheese for me) and then met up with the venceremos brigade for a rather huge and very impressive rally to express solidarity with cuba and the usa. there are about 150 of brigaderos, maybe more, and they're working on farms and doing reconstruction work. it's their 40th anniversary here, so it's definitely a big year for all - 20 years for the caravan, 40 years for venceremos, and 50 years of revolution. (venceremos means "we shall overcome")
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The fun is as close as your own backyard. Introduce your kids to cross-country skiing adventures with a wide ski designed to help them maintain balance. These skis have a waxless base that provides a good grip for the traction kids need. Premounted, easy-to-use bindings adjust to your child's snow boots and fasten securely with nylon buckles. Rugged, molded construction is tough enough to withstand many winters of fun. Bindings fit junior boot sizes 7 to 13. Imported. Length 85 cm Recommended capacity 65 lb.
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It's always unsettling when something goes wrong with your eyes or your vision. Dr. Kohn is trained and equipped to handle emergency and urgent eye care situations including infections and injuries. We are available to our patients 24 hours a day in the event that you feel attention is warranted at any time. Symptoms or signs that may indicate you need to be seen immediately include sudden loss of vision, severe eye pain, flashing lights or new floaters in your vision. Additionally, we are able to address foreign materials stuck in eyes, chemical exposure, trauma, abrasions, discharge and contact lens-related issues. It's always safer to contact our office to make sure you receive the best care possible.


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Spring break is right around the corner, and for most of us, taking two weeks off from work is not an option. Don't worry! We've researched and scoured the area for the coolest spring break camps in Los Angeles to send the kids—whether it's for the day or a full week. So no matter where you are in SoCal, we have a spring break camp for kids of every age and interest that will keep you, and them, happy.
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Sport Camps
Sender City: The kids no longer have to climb the walls at home, they can do it here, all day long! Expect the kids to learn the Climbing Academy Curriculum that provides knowledge of basic climbing techniques, terminology, and safety. If the kids are there for more than three days, they'll complete Climbing Academy and be able to join one of the recreational teams.
Ages: 6-13
Dates: 5-day camp sessions starting Mar. 25 – Apr.19
Hours: morning session: 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., afternoon session: 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $89 per day, $339 per week for a four-hour session
11220 Hindry Ave.
Los Angeles
Online: senderoneclimbing.com
Traditional Equestrian School: Designed for every level of rider (including "never been on a horse"), TES kids' horse camp will feed their love of animals while learning proper techniques through games and activities with trained instructors. Regular hours are 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with an extra hour before or after camp at an additional cost. No previous riding experience is necessary but proper attire is required, including boots.
Ages: 6-12
Dates: Mar. 18-22; Apr. 15-19
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $125 per day, $495 per week
480 Riverside Dr.
Online: traditionaleq.com
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Learn to Surf LA: Water worshipers will love the opportunity to catch a wave at this specialty beach camp. Safe surfing instruction is emphasized, with foam surfboards, body boards and wetsuits included in the daily rate. Groups meet from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., with half day options available for either morning or afternoon.
Ages: 5-17
Dates: Apr.8–Apr. 19
Hours: Half day and full day options available
Cost: $65 per half day; $85 per day (based on booking 2-9 days).
300 Ocean Front Walk
Venice Beach
Online: learntosurfla.com
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Art & Creative Play Camps
Makers Mess: There's so much on offer at this creative space designed for artists to learn, collaborate and inspire, that even your kids that you think can't possibly be inside all day and not be stir crazy at the end will amaze you. When you pick them up you'll find that they spent a full day exploring art, being creative and playing and that they're not ready to go home. Camp runs from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 4-12
Dates: Apr. 15-19
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $85 per day or $375 per week
602 North Hoover
Online: makersmess.com
Art Zone: A great, half-day option for parents looking for an artistic spot on the westside. Kids will be given the chance to create everything from clay figures to finger paintings with an instructor's guidance. And getting a little messy is okay too (just bring a change of clothes). Each day will have a different topic, so every day will be exciting and different.
Age: 3 & up (potty training optional)
Dates: Mar. 25-29; Apr. 15-19
Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $70 per day (receive a 10% discount if you book before Feb. 28)
10944 W Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles
Online: artzone4kids.com
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The Unincorporated Life: Your little fashionista will flip for this week of Fashion Design Camp. It's pricey, but it's also a week they'll remember forever and may just get their career started. Kids create vision boards and work with a professional design team to learn the process behind bringing a fashion label to life. Designing, creating, sewing… then the week culminates in a fashion show for friends and family. And you'll have someone who can not only help you pick out cool clothes but actually design them!
Age: 6-18
Dates: Mar 25-29; Apr. 1-19
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $850 per week
1150 N Western Ave
Los Angeles
Online: theunincorporatedlife.com
Purple Twig: This camp gets kids to be creative and focus on collaboration. Expect to explore bugs, make large paintings and small sculptures as well as treasure hunts, playing games and more.
Age: 5-9
Dates: Apr. 15-19
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $350 for the week
2038 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles
Online: purpletwig.com
Science & Nature Camps
Star Eco Station: Take a walk on the wild side and get up close and personal with the world's most unusual creatures. Kids join the fight to save the planet at this internationally recognized environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue center. Party with parrots, live it up with alligators and get down and dirty with the dragons (that's right, dragons!), all while discovering new and exciting ways to protect our planet's delicate ecosystem. (Note: because of the close contact with animals and their foods, this camp is not recommended for kids with severe animal or nut allergies.)
Ages: 5-12
Dates: Apr. 15-19
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $385 for the week
10101 Jefferson Blvd.
Culver City
Online: ecostation.org
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Heal the Bay: The Spring Break Camp at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium will focus on science experiments, playing games, digging for sand crabs, making arts and crafts, and of course, having fun.
Ages: Grades 1-5
Dates: Apr. 15-19
Hours: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost: $75 per day, $350 per week
1600 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica
Online: healthebay.org
The Arboretum: Here, kids can explore art and science throughout the Arboretum. Topics range from bird watching and bug hunts to learning about plant parts and different types of animals. Physics-based activities and chemistry experiments like making slime are some of the camper's favorites while art classes are nature-themed and are as simple as going into the Arboretum to draw with pencils, crayons, or pastels or more complex like sculpting or papier-mâché.
Ages: 5-11
Dates: Mar. 18-22; Apr. 1-5
Hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per day, $360 per week
301 North Baldwin Ave.
Online: arboretum.org
Kidspace: This week kiddos get the chance to take an up-close look at some of the crazy, cool creatures we share our world with. Explore the arthropod family, find similarities and differences in insect and arachnids, go on a hunt for a local isopod and discover some amazing facts about gastropods.
Ages: 5-9
Dates: Mar. 18-22; Apr. 15-19
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $450 per week
480 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Online: kidspacemuseum.org
Natural History Museum: This spring, NHM is celebrating the achievements of women in paleontology by hosting a special "girls in science" version of Adventures in Nature camp called, "How Girls Museum." This two-day camp is for girls in grades 3–6 and is held at La Brea Tar Pits. The Tar Pits hold a treasure troves of fossils and a great place for girls to pursue their interest in paleontology by learning from stellar female scientists.
Grades: 3-6
Dates: April 17 & 18
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $130 per day
Online: nhm.org
LA Zoo: L.A. ZooCamp allows animal lovers a chance to go behind the scenes and explore life cycles of animals up close.
Ages: 4 years old through fourth grade
Dates: Mar. 18-22; Apr. 15-19
Hours: 9 a.m-3 p.m.
Cost: $65/day
5333 Zoo Dr.
Los Angeles
Online: lazoo.org
Theater and Dance Camps
ABC's of Dance: Fairy tales and pop stars take over spring break at this dance studio. It's a whole week of not only dancing fun but also great crafts, play and tumbling time. But for kids, the highlight is the performance on Fri. For you, it might be that healthy, kid-friendly lunches, water, and snacks are all provided so you can drop them off without anything (except ballet and tap shoes, which they have for sale at the store).
Ages: 4-8
Dates: April 15-19
Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $325
8505 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood
Online: abcsofdanceweho.com
Studio LOL: There's one rule at comedy camp: laugh and have fun. Building self-confidence, developing social skills and getting a constant brain workout are just some of the side benefits. Kids play high-energy improv warm-up exercises, learn to build improv scenes with an audience suggestion, play short-form improv games, create sketches and learn how to improvise music, too. The week ends in a performance on Fri. Bravo!
Age: 6-11
Dates: April 15-19
Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $300 per week
12434 Moorpark St.
Studio City
Online: studiolol.com
Santa Monica Playhouse: Kids will spend the week learning theatre skills as well as personal expression and communication skills. This intense week brings kids together as a theatre team that will use text, music, movement, costumes, and make-up to have fun making new friends and building and performing an awesome original play.
Age: 6-14
Dates: Apr. 8-12; Apr. 15-18
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $425 for week one, $325 for week two
1211 4th St.
Santa Monica
Online: santamonicaplayhouse.com
Gym & Sports Camps
AdventurePlex: Kids will enjoy climbing the walls (of the rock and play structure) at AdventurePlex's Spring Adventure Camp. Little guys (4 & 5 year-olds) have specially structured activities just for them.
Ages: 4-12
Dates: Apr. 18-22
Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Cost: $60 per day, $225 per week
1701 Marine Ave.
Manhattan Beach
Online: adventureplex.org
Broadway Gym: This recreational gymnastics facility near the Marina boasts Olympics-themed camp fun for little Gumbies. Broadway also hosts a program for special-ed kids aged 5 and older. School-aged campers have the option of weekly field trips, which include STAR Eco Station, Underwood Family Farms and whale watching in Newport Beach. You can check out daily themes and field trip schedule online.
Ages: Kinder camp: 3.5-5 years old; otherwise 5-12
Dates: Apr. 1-19
Hours: Kinder camp: 9am-12:30pm; otherwise 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: Kinder camp: $75/day or $317 per week for tots, $95 per day or $399 per week for school-age kids
5433 Beethoven St.
Los Angeles
Online: broadwaygym.com
Got Game: For kids that can't sit still, this is the perfect week of non-stop activity. A sporty week of games and fun that ends with an exciting field trip on the last day; this year the field trip is to see a movie at the El Capitan! Kids can participate in field games, court games, arts and crafts, and theater arts.
Ages: 4-14
Dates: Apr. 15-19
Hours: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 per day, $285 per week
408 S. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles
Online: gotgamecamp.com
JAG Gym: One of the most flexible choices in town, JAG camp lets you customize your experience. Ages 3 & up are welcome and grouped by age and ability. Drop-in is A-OK, provided space availability. Campers take part in structured activities and games but also get plenty of free time to pounce on the professional equipment as well as jump in a giant bounce house and build crafty creations.
Ages: 3 & Up
Dates: March 25–Apr. 5; Apr. 15-26
Hours: 8:30 a.m.–noon or 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or all day 8:30-5:00 p.m.
Cost: $97-$187 per day
8640 Hayden Pl
Culver City
Online: jaggym.com
Iverbe Sports Camp: Iverbe offers a full day camp with an old-fashioned schedule of group sports, arts and crafts and games at state-of-the-art facilities at Willows School, near downtown Culver City. The price includes a hot lunch and snack, too.
Ages: 4-13
Dates: Mar. 25-29; Apr. 1-5
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $375 per week
8509 Higuera St.
Culver City
Online: iverbe.com
Golden State Gymnastics: Flip, jump, tumble and play this spring break away. No experience required, so it's perfect for even your bigger kids who have never really taken a gymnastics class. In addition to gymnastics instruction at all levels, kids take part in arts and crafts, games and other fun.
Ages: 4-14
Dates: March 18-22
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $395 per week
1828 N. Keystone St.
Online: goldenstategym.com
Prime Time Sports Camp: This well-established sports program is holding their spring camp at two different locations (Westside LA and Silverlake). You may be familiar with them as an after-school care provider at your own local school, so you know these guys really know how to entertain kids. Kids develop sporty skills and enjoy friendly competition. Hot lunches can be purchased each day. Same-day registrations accepted. Yes!
Ages: 4-14
Dates: April 10-14
Hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $60-70 per day. Rates vary by location and activities.
1650 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles
Online: primetimesportscamp.com
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Adventure Camp
Tom Sawyer Camp: It's the Spring Break you wish you had time to do with your kids, with visits to amusement parks and museums on a variety of field trips, including the Cabrillo Marine Museum, Knott's Berry Farm and the California Science Center. Each jam-packed day also incorporates active games to build sportsmanship and encourage new friendships.
Ages: 5 & up
Dates: Mar. 18-22; Apr. 1-26
Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $87.50 per day
Pasadena Area Schools
Online: tomsawyercamps.com
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Lucky me, I do have an interview for everyone today. Sent an email last night and got an answer this morning. It's no wonder Romelle is published, she is on the ball! (Don't we all wish we could say the same thing about our work... especially those pesky emails?)
I am so happy to have Romelle Broas Guittap on my blog today! Romelle has a wonderful blog that covers great interviews and wonderful information on writing. The blog itself is geared towards those who write kidlit, but has information that is useful for writers of any genre!
Romelle has her work published in many magazines. Her published children's books are Casey Chameleon (ebook by Flying Books 2012) and Tummy Monster (MeeGenius 2013). She also has two more books coming out: Running Boy and The Case of the Funny Face. Both of these MeeGenius titles will be coming out this fall!
Dani: What was your first big break in writing?
Romelle: I'd have to say my big break was when I completed the Writing for Children's course with the Institute of Children's Literature. That course gave me the skills I needed to get published. It taught me how to write a good story, how to write a query letter, and how to research publishers. Shortly after I received my certificate, I submitted a few of my assignments to magazine publishers and got published right away! I was amazed at what a difference taking this course made.
Dani: Chocolate milk or hot chocolate?
Romelle: Chocolate! What? Choose only one? Then it's chocolate milk because I can pour it right from the box and drink it. The quicker the better.
Dani: Where do you go to be inspired?
Romelle:I use to say my kids are my source of inspiration, but now that they've outgrown my genre, I turn to the library and the bookstore. It's filled with inspiration and ideas. I could spend hours in the picture book section. When I find a book I love or see my friends' books in print, I'm inspired to write.
Dani: Would you suggest that other writers publish in magazines before moving to full length books?
Romelle: That was the advice given to me when I started writing so that's what I did. It gave me something to write when an agent or editor asked to list my credentials. It may get you noticed, but I don't think it matters much. Great writing, passion, determination, patience, and good timing will get you published with or without credentials. If you want to write books, then I recommend finding the genre you enjoy reading and writing. If it's picture books, then immerse yourself in it and study the craft of writing picture books. Writing for magazines is so different than writing for picture books.
Dani: How did you go from being a Dental Hygienist to being a Writer?
Romelle: I think there was always a writer in me. It wasn't until I left my job as a dental hygienist to go on maternity leave that I developed a passion for picture books. With barely enough energy to lift up a book, I'd lay down with my son, close my eyes, and make up a story for him. I enjoyed creating stories in my head and told myself that I should be writing it down instead. At that moment, I rediscovered my passion for writing. It was then that I decided I wanted to write for children. I am still practicing as a dental hygienist. I am fortunate that I can continue to do what I enjoy most- providing optimal dental health for my patients and writing wonderful stories for children.
Dani: I love the sample of your book "Tummy Monster". What's the story behind this book?
Romelle: It was two years ago when I participated in the Picture Book Marathon with Jean Reagan and Lora Koehler. I was sitting at my desk scribbling in my notebook trying to come up with a story to write when my tummy monster growled. He would not leave me alone. So, I did what I had to do--I wrote about him.
Dani: I know you have a few books coming out soon, please tell us about them!
Romelle: Running Boy is one of the first stories I wrote when I decided to write for children, which was in 2008. I am an avid runner so the long runs provide me with ample time to create stories in my head. This led me to write a book about a boy who enjoys running. In this story, the question that everyone is asking is, "Running Boy, why are you running?" As you read along you will experience the feel, the sights, the sounds, and the smells that Running Boy experiences on his run to find the answer to the question everyone is asking. I am excited that this will finally be published by MeeGenius by the Fall of 2014.
My other book, The Case of the Funny Face, will be published in the Fall of 2014 as well. I entered this story in a contest held by Sleepytown Press back in 2012. I won the New Voice award and as part of my prize, Sleepytown is publishing my book. The Case of the Funny Face is another one of my earlier stories so it is nice to see this in print.
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This visual-aided manual presents the state-of-the art methodological options for modeling human decision-making in general and in multi-agent system. The options include heuristic, rational, bounded rational and hybrid approaches. Assumptions, rationales and pseudo algorithms for each approach are briefly described. Depending on research goal, team capacity, preference and data availability researchers select one of the approaches to apply. However, it is important that they must understand the assumptions and rationales of the selected approach to realize the methodological limits. In general, the model of real-world decision-making of smallholder farmers favors the hybrid approach.
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How to Book Every Single Qualified Lead: 5 Must-Follow Tips for Getting Them to Sign
When I first started wedding planning, I quickly realized there was a dirty little secret about the job which no one ever told me: in order to be successful, you have to learn to be a salesman (or saleswoman). It took me a while to wrap my head around this—I hate the word salesman (I immediately think of bad suits and terrible cologne and that typical cheesy salesman experience we've all had). But, with such a saturated market, learning to sell your services and book leads is imperative—it's a huge part of the job.
It's really all about selling yourself without coming across as too salesy—this balance of selling but not overselling is key. There's nothing worse than sitting in a meeting with someone who is so focused on selling their services that they're missing opportunities to genuinely connect with you. Booking leads (and being a successful salesperson) is all about connection first. Once you're able to make that connection, it comes down to following a few basic guidelines in order to ensure you're taking couples from merely interested in your services to signing on the dotted line. Today, then, we've broken down our top 5 tips for becoming a booking queen or king.
1. Respond immediately.
It is so important to your overall client experience that you set up a system that allows you to respond immediately to inquiries. Engaged couples are excited (as in super excited) and want to feel special—nothing will take the wind out of their sails like having to wait a full week for an email back from you. At LVL, we use a template response that we start from and then tweak based on individual lead details. The key is in personalization—have a template you start with for ease and time-saving, but be sure to add a few personal touches and customize the template based on the individual lead so they don't feel like it's an auto-responder.
Your next priority after responding immediately to their inquiry is to set up a phone call to qualify the lead. This means asking the right questions to ensure this person is your ideal client. Not every lead or inquiry is going to be the right fit—use this initial communication as a way to filter leads and ensure you're not wasting your time or theirs.
2. Have a game plan for your call or meeting.
Ensure you've got a list of thoughtful, helpful questions to ask on your first phone call or meeting. You want to remain in control of the conversation and guide it in a productive direction, without ever feeling too pushy or overtly salesy. Having a thorough list of your own questions—while being open to answering theirs—is key.
3. Listen.
This may sound like common sense, but between nerves and the pressure of wanting to book, sometimes remembering to simply listen can be the hardest part. You'll have a list of questions to ask, of course, but this doesn't mean steamrolling the potential client in order to ask them. The quickest way to book a client is to make them feel like a million bucks every time they're around you—be someone they want to be around. Listening—and even repeating their questions and concerns to ensure you're understanding them right—is a key part of making someone feel heard, important and like you're committed to doing a great job for them.
4. Show your expertise.
Look for opportunities to offer little snippets of advice that show your expertise. If you can throw in a word of wisdom that subtly lets the couple know this isn't your first rodeo (yee-haw!), you'll sell them on the fact they need you and all of your awesome resources, ideas and connections.
For example, if the bride tells you she's having five bridesmaids and isn't sure what to do as far as dresses, you can say, "I'm not sure if this is something you've thought of yet, but I just saw Jenny Yoo came out with a new bridesmaid dress line that's super versatile. You should check them out. Let me know if you want me to send you the link." Or, if they're thinking of a venue you're familiar with, chime in and give them an insider's tip or two about the place. ("That's a beautiful spot—the only tricky thing with that one can be lighting, but we've actually done some really great work-arounds in the past by bringing in market lights and marquee signs.")
5. Communicate next steps.
If the lead is qualified, never let the first call or meeting end without a game plan for what will happen next. You first want to ensure you've answered all of their questions—ask them this before you hang up the phone or leave the meeting. Let them know they can email you or call you if they think of anything else, and then let them know what to expect next. ("I had a great time chatting with you. As soon as we're done here, I'll go back to my office and email over that checklist and brochure I was telling you about.") Remember, it's all about guiding them to the finish line—you never want to end a meeting without a clear destination outlined of where you'll go from there.


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Authorities arrested 24-year-old Lorena Martinez-Reyes, 23-year-old Haribe Arrizon and 20-year-old Stephanie Rendon. In addition to drug and weapons charges, Reyes could also face animal cruelty charges.