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LOTRO: Improvements and Suggestions
I returned to LOTRO in August and have been playing continuously since then, working my way through the last expansion and Update 22. The upside to this ongoing commitment has meant that I have really applied myself to the unfolding narrative and have absorbed a lot more of the story than previously. It is very enjoyable to see the way various strands of different plots all tie together. I have also taken the time to revise my Lore-master build and attempt to optimise it to reflect the prevailing game meta. Broadly speaking, I have been successful so far. But there have been a few negative aspects to returning to the game. Many of them are actually issues that have always be present and have been compounded by the games age. LOTRO lacks some of the modern convenience and functionality we take for granted in more recent MMOs. So, I thought I'd take time out to list a few helpful suggestions that Standing Stone Games can then promptly ignore.
Auto-pathing. This subject was raised recently by fellow blogger Telwyn over at GamingSF. Unlike other MMOs, LOTRO relies mainly on the player when it comes to navigating their way around the map and travelling from quest to quest. Telwyn is indeed right that you can click on an object a small distance away such as a resource node or a quest item and your avatar will auto-path to it. But you cannot set a waypoint and safely auto-travel to it, nor are you given a visual bread crumb trail to help travel to especially esoteric locations. SSG and Turbine before them seem to delight in making navigating a real chore in LOTRO. The developers seem to have a real aversion to straight lines and intuitive paths. Try getting from one side of Dale, Moria or Galtrev easily.
Naturally I would like to see changes to this current state of affairs. In towns and safe areas, it would be nice to see auto-pathing on a practical level. For example, if you arrive at South Bree Entrance and click on Lalia's Market, it would be convenient to simply automatically ride there without hinderance. It would also be useful to do the same out in quest zones, although to make things equitable I think players should maintain the risk of aggravating mobs they stray to close to. In default of this, I happily accept a visual route marker around some of the more esoteric areas, especially when it comes to reaching quest rings displayed on the mini map.
Landscape Soldiers. Back in 2012 when Update 6: Shores of the Great River was released, we gained the ability to summon our skirmish soldiers while PVE questing. I have often used this facility over the years as I like having backup in tricky areas and being "overpowered" (or at least robustly equipped). Broadly this tactic works but it can be like herding cats at time. Landscape soldiers are a somewhat blunt tool with little or no navigational control. You often have to dismiss them or re-summon them to avoid pulling all mobs in a given area. Having recently played Ghost Recon: Wildlands, I have learned what good AI companions can be like. So, if LOTRO could add some simple controls to landscape soldiers (just like Lore-master pets for example) then that would be really helpful.
Barter Currencies. There are simply too many of these in the game and many of them end up becoming redundant very quickly. In a previous post I mentioned that it's worthwhile revisiting old currencies and seeing what you can trade them in for, but there comes a point when there's nothing else useful and they just end up as being baggage. What I would like to see is some kind of currency exchange system that would allow you to hand in the old in return for new. It's something that's already available in-game for skirmish marks and to a degree within some of the barter currencies themselves. So, there's no real technical reason why SSG cannot implement such a system, it's just that the devil would be in the detail. Trying to find a fair and equitable exchange rate would be the real challenge.
Instance Finder. Ten years on, LOTRO is still a very social game. People do help and are surprisingly generous. However, try using the in-game instance finder and you'll know the true meaning of loneliness. I don't know whether it's the times that I play, but I have never got the instance finder to successfully form a PUG. Usually, I run instances via my kinship but that's not always convenient, so having a functional auto-grouping instance finding tool would be a real boon. SSG should take a leaf out of fellow developers Cryptic's book, who have just added enhanced rewards to incentivise PUG and random queues. I don't believe in coercing players into collaborating and favour instead the tried and tested method of providing a "carrot on the end of the stick". If I could gain quality gear by running random or under represented instances, I'd certainly give it a try.
These are just four suggestions to improve LOTRO that I've quickly thought about. They're not in any order or preference. They literally just came to mind as I was drafting this post. I'm sure most players have a comparable amount they can quickly bring "to the table". As ever, I'd be very interested to hear reader suggestions, so feel free to leave suggestions in the comments. If LOTRO wishes to continue to move forward it would be wise for SSG to at least consider some changes. Yes, the age of the game and its respective code does impact upon what can and cannot be done, but simply expanding some of the existing functionality in to other areas of the game would be a good starting place. As ever time will tell.


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Erin + Will | Ansley Golf Club
What's better than planning a wedding with a good gal pal?! Not much! I was honored when my dear friend Erin asked me to help pull everything together for her dream wedding day. I was able to get a behind the scenes peak, and also dance the night away with all of our other friends; it was a BALL!
Erin's new husband, Will, is a member at Ansley Golf Club so it was the obvious choice for their reception venue. The club is modern and stunning inside, while their event staff is comprised of some of the most professional and helpful people I have ever worked with. When you're a planner, having an efficient and organized staff at the selected venue is a dream!
Check out these stunning photos below from the very talented Justen Clay. You'll be hard pressed to find a more beautiful bridal party. Am I right?!
Congrats to you both, Erin & Will. Thank you for letting me be a small part of such a big day. I wish you guys a lifetime of happiness!

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Mandy Mastros won our "Homecoming" Story Slam with her tale of growing up in Lancaster and leaving on a spiritual journey before returning to serve her community. Mandy edged out the competition to earn a slot in our 2018 Lancaster Story Slam Grand Slam.
The stories this night touched all of our emotions. We laughed about an attempt to regain that high school glory and we pondered a tale of accidentally running into "Mr. Heartthrob" from college. We were wowed with a story about coming home to find parents had moved, and we were saddened by a story about a mother's death. We leaned into to listen to a story about the potential loss of a love, and we laughed at an embarrassing faux pas during a homecoming trip to campus.
We had so many first time storytellers, which we love! Thanks to all those who told stories, those who were our judges, and all who listened.
Our October 23rd Story Slam is themed "Skeletons in the Closet." Tickets are available HERE. Save the date and prepare your story.
Check out Mandy's winning story below. To see other stories told on the night, click on over to the Lancaster Story Slam YouTube Channel.


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Well here is my worst case scenario coming true right before my very eyes. Last night when I posted this blog of mine I thought "hey that's not bad", it could even possibly be seen as amusing.
But that's where everything took a terrible turn for the worse. It was pointed out that number
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Now I knew that I didn't do that but the reason was because I could freakin figure out how to link them!!! So the reality is I actually am just coming into the 20th century.
Ok here are some absolutes about myself, I can't stand someone that won't listen to reason, I can't stop thinking that life is like a movie and that everything I do is being viewed by everyone around me like I'm TV. And I use numbers to break up my points.


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Great Scott! Christopher Lloyd 'Stunned' by 'Back to the Future' Trump Prediction
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Back to the Future star Christopher Lloyd is "stunned" the film franchise hinted at the rise of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
In Back to the Future Part II, Biff Tannen (Thomas F. Wilson), the villain from the first time traveling movie, becomes a powerful casino magnate who uses his money to influence politics.
Soon after Trump launched his presidential campaign last year, the movie's screenwriter Bob Gale admitted he had based Tannen on America's next president, who when the movie was released in 1989 was a colorful New York entrepreneur beginning to move into the casino business.
Speaking to The Guardian, Lloyd, who plays eccentric scientist Doc Brown in the films, said he was shocked Gale and director Robert Zemeckis had apparently foreseen Trump's political rise.
"I was stunned by how accurate (that storyline) was. I mean, it's just incredible," he said. "(Zemeckis and Gale) must have been so prescient to see it. They were certainly more prescient than me."
And the 78-year-old does not think highly of the businessman turned politician, adding, "He's a beast. He needs to be put in a cage."
Meanwhile, when asked whether he saw any parallels between Trump's rise and the plot of the movie, Gale recently told The Daily Beast, "We thought about it (the similarity between Trump and Biff) when we made the movie!"
He added that a specific scene where Tannen stands in front of a portrait of himself was directly inspired by the President-elect's love of self-promotion.
In September, it was revealed that Trump's charitable foundation had spent $20,000 acquiring a picture of him at a charitable auction.
Back to the Future Part II's predictive power was again in the spotlight earlier this month, when the Chicago Cubs won the World Series for the first time in 108 years.
In the film, the team are shown as winning the competition in 2015 when Doc and his protege Marty McFly travel forward in time.
Only off by a year, not bad. Congrats @Cubs. This is so heavy. #FlyTheW
— Michael J. Fox (@realmikefox) November 3, 2016
Michael J. Fox, who played Marty in the Back to the Future franchise, congratulated the real Chicago Cubs team after their win, writing on Twitter, "Only off by a year, not bad. Congrats @Cubs. This is so heavy."
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Sad day for SAD and AAP's Punjab crush is crushed badly
The election, a chance given by the people to political parties to rule the nation. Ours is a democratic nation which gives a right to people to choose their ruler.And the election is the time when leaders meet people personally for the sake of their victory. Similarly, Punjab went through the same scenario during Vidhan Sabha Elections 2017 when Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) after overtaking all the businesses approached people for votes. However, people are wise and considered development a major factor and gave Congress another chance. I being a citizen of rural Urban Punjab, through this article enlightening the reality about SAD and AAP. It was really a sad day for SAD but people made a decision only after seeing the poor performance of SAD. Though SAD has ruled for ten years even then they were failed to win people's heart. They could not meet expectations of rural Punjab and enforced them to choose Congress.
SAD made every effort to raise funds for their party and overtook every single business of Punjab. That's how Sukhbir Badal was able to develop a seven-star hotel near Chandigarh. SAD was focused on engrossing assets for their family and making it a dynasty rule. They always tried to exploit people through Gurudwara politics and en-cashed the religious sentiments. On the other hand, Aam Admi Party (AAP) or so-called Mango People always tried to play a blame game where Arvind Kejriwal always managed to create a problematic situation. In fact, their name was involved in promoting radicals and seeking their help for ulterior motives. Twenty plus MLA's found guilty and are facing the trials into their own ruled state. So, the Mr. Clean (projected) is not that clean. And people of Punjab have proved it by making a wise decision in selecting their government.
Congress could succeed only because, after ten years, it was the best effort of Captain Amarinder Singh who raised Congress above the dynasty rule and brought his party in power to a thumping majority. However, people of Punjab posed their confidence in a captain than a General. I congratulate Captain Amarinder Singh for his success on his 75th birthday. I wish may Congress utilize this opportunity in the best possible manner and meet people's expectation according to their manifesto. And make Punjab again a prosperous and healthier state.


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Today was just downright lousy. The dollar finally made some headway to gain after nearly 14-weeks of straight decline. Unfortunately, as the dollar gained, nearly every other sector was dragged down. A few tech stocks managed to stay afloat (Miocrosoft and Amazon showed killer relatives strenth), while the financial sector and consumer goods also took a hit.
And while there was a brief rally this morning, the major indexes ended up closing with the Dow down 104 points at 9867, the NASDAQ down 12 points at 2141, and the S&P500 down 12 points to 1066.
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It's hard to describe Kit Graham in a few words -- she's a mentor, boss lady, killer cook and travel aficionado. And it just so happens I'm lucky enough to call her my boss/mentor. She's taught me so much about what it takes to be self-motivated and how to turn your goals into tangible success. Not only is she the voice behind the popular Chicago-based food blog, The Kittchen, but she also runs The Windy City Blogger Collective which is a company focused on creating a positive community for bloggers in the city. Naturally, I wanted to share with you all a little bit more about Kit!
How did you get into cooking?
I was always around cooking. Growing up family was always in the kitchen. My sister and I would often play around inventing recipes after school when we were in high school. The Food Network was constantly on. As an adult I started to research and learn how to cook, and then my friends started loving my recipes. I started out making lots of birthday cakes for friends.
What's your worst kitchen mishap?
I split boiling water on my foot and had to go to the Emergency Room. Other than that - lots of small burns.
Favorite recipe you've ever created?
I love my Molten Chocolate Brownie S'mores Pie. I have a big sweet tooth and I love how indulgent this dessert is.
What are your goals for the Kittchen?
At this point I love what I am doing. I want to write more and more travel content. And of course I would be happy to grow my reader base.
What are your goals for Windy City Blogger Collective?
To create more paying opportunities for members. I want bloggers to get paid for their work. I think bloggers are super talented and that they provide genuine and effective marketing for brands.
Proudest career moment so far?
Landing on the cover of Crain's Chicago Business. I never ever thought I would be on the cover of a business magazine. I have never even taken a business class.
Will you be opening up a quiche food truck in the near future?
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Umm no. I love what I do because every day is a little different. Some days I cook, some days I write, other times I am traveling. If I had a food truck I would be stuck in Chicago doing the same thing every day. Also, I am a terrible driver.
You're big supporter of woman run business -- what is your best piece of entrepreneur/blog advice?
Surround yourself with people will be cheer you along. Being a solo entrepreneur can be lonely. It's really important to realize that even if you are working alone most days (like I do) you aren't the only one out there. Create a little community of colleagues and learn how to help each other.
What made you move to Chicago?
NYC was too expensive and honestly, my bosses were so nice that I was scared I would get too comfortable in my job as a paralegal and never create a career for myself. Also, I had friends here and Chicago is way more affordable. I had this idea that by the time I was 25 I wanted to be on the path I wanted to be on. But, then the recession happened and I was unemployed when I was 25. Life throws you curveballs, things might not turn out the way you planned, but that is ok. Things turned out totally differently than I planned, but I am happy to be in Chicago doing what I am doing.
What do you love most about the city?
This is hard to answer. It's become my home. I feel like you can really make a life for yourself here. It is affordable, you can have a nice quality of life. But it is also so much smaller than New York, I feel like it is easier to meet people in your field and make a name for yourself here.
What do you miss most about Maine?
Being by the ocean. There is something so magical and yet humbling about the ocean. I also love the sense of community. I run into someone everywhere I go when I am home. There is also this sense of simplicity that I love. People aren't as obsessed with social media or the internet. They go outside and have real experiences. It's just a very different way of living. I feel like going back there grounds me.
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I am very happy with the care that my mom is receiving from this community. She likes the staff who are very caring to her needs. She is happy with the meals. They have her involved with activities. This community is very clean. We would recommend this community for great care.
Not the right fit...
When we toured the Home Sweet Home for Elderly, I noticed that the place was a private home. The caregiver was very nice, but it was not what we were looking for. The room were very small and there was not enough privacy.
Could use some improvement on memory care!!
I really liked how they have activity time everyday for the residents at this home. My mother also really loved how welcoming everyone treated her and how they included her in everything when she first moved in. The food was also very well prepared and all of the residents had meal time at the same time everyday together. I was a little disappointed in how freaked out the staff was with my mothers memory loss. I ended up having to move her out of this community because of the lack of care they could provide for dementia patients. This is a great place for loved ones as long as they are self sufficient on there own and do not need additional help.
People looked decidedly unhappy. Carpets in bedroom looked worn, bleached, and stained. Home had a fetid smell to it. Proprietor said she won't take a memory-impaired individual, as she's afraid of them: that such an individual might walk away as as there's only one aide/caregiver on at a time, she can't have one person dedicated to keeping an eye on a single individual, and that regulations forbid them from locking all exit doors. Not a place for someone with dementia.
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I would rate more than 5 stars across the board if the continuum went higher. That's how strongly I feel about Home Sweet Home For Elderly in Lathrop. The owner and staff are are so attentive and caring to my Mom. My Mother was not happy about leaving her own home, but at her age she needed better care than I could provide in my home. She seems content and happy in her new home.
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They are doing great so far.
They are doing great so far. It's kept very clean, and the staff is friendly. They seem to be doing a good job at giving them a variety of things to do. So far we don't have any complaints. We really liked that it really is a home, not institutional at all. They have a very nice living room and she has her own room, we just really liked the atmosphere.
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Humphrey and Lee (2011)
Humphrey, Jacquelyn E., and Darren D. Lee. "Australian socially responsible funds – performance, risk and screening intensity." Journal of Business Ethics, April 2011.
From the authors' abstract: "We investigate the performance of Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) equity funds in the Australian market. In line with prior research, we find no significant difference between the returns of SRI and conventional funds. We also investigate the relation between screening intensity and fund performance and risk. Results show screening intensity does not impact a fund's total return, but we find some weak evidence that funds with more screens provide better risk-adjusted performance (alpha)."
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The Interventionist School of Christianity
I never liked contact sports. Whenever I worked out, it was always a single-player engagement like jogging, swimming, or running frantically on a tread mill. Even today, I continue to exercise by myself, even though I am sometimes in a gym or in a park walking with others.
During my college teaching years, committees were, for me, the most difficult arenas to get anything done. Discussions were often endless, tangents seemed to be the norm, and listening levels almost non-existent.
Even my experiences with institutional religion, growing up Catholic and attending Catholic institutions right up to my Masters Degree, my notion of community was limited to Sunday services or singing in a choir. Continue reading
I grew up in a religion in which confession was a weekly ritual. As I child, I remember standing in line outside the confessional waiting anxiously for my turn to go into a dark private room and begin with the words, "bless me father, for I have sinned." Then I would recite my litany of sins, both venial (minor-league stuff) and mortal (big time, major-league material that could land you in Hell for all eternity).
For an eight-year-old, mortal sins were deliciously angst-ridden. I remember agonizing over these epic sins that went beyond the vague, clumsy and occasional "impure thoughts" into the realm of a touch or two, or those times when I would just linger in the corridors of fantasy (I was the youngest of four boys and the inevitable "girly" magazines would end up under somebody's mattress).


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A stay at The Vean, whether a gathering of friends and family for a celebratory treat or corporate team break, will, we are sure, be special and memorable. Licenced for civil weddings The Vean also caters for all many other types of special events, from wedding anniversaries, birthdays or that extra special treat, to shooting parties. The Vean has a 24-hour premises licence to sell alcohol.
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Funny Ads - Renault Twingo
At Drive South Africa we really appreciate a great sense of humour when it comes to online advertising, especially in the car industry which isn't always free-flowing with funny ads, great campaigns or video ideas.
Check out this ad for the new Renault Twingo, this months Drive South Africa's funny Youtube video car advert, which almost caused an incident or two in our offices!! It's fresh, exciting and an all-round great ad campaign.
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The system is named after Viking explorer Lief Eriksson, one of the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic to America.
Drifting Initiative Shuttle Edit
Note: This anomaly is part of Doesn't Add Up.
- Initiative personnel transport and equipment shuttle
- Kodiak shell, outpost refit
- Status: 04% power reserve
- ALERT: Life signs in stasis are present.
Shuttle is intact. Signs of kett weapons fire are present, though it appears the pilot maneuvered effectively to avoid major damage.
Multiple emergency stasis signatures are present. Notifying the Nexus for emergency recovery.
Awards +270 XP, +29 AVP , +2% Eos viability, and random Salvage.
Eezo-Distorted Kett Wreckage Edit
Note: This anomaly is part of Doesn't Add Up.
- Kett small craft debris
- Mass-distortion shear
- Cause: Fuel cell impact and explosion
Scatter field suggests a high-velocity impact with a Kodiak-spec element zero fuel cell. If the impact was intentional, jettisoning the fuel cell with the proper timing would have been extremely difficult.
NOTE: Kodiak shuttles cannot maintain systems after fuel cell loss.
Awards random Salvage when scanned.
Habitat 7 Edit
Habitat 7 is the second planet orbiting the star Eriksson.
- Main article: Habitat 7
Helluland Edit
Helluland is the third planet orbiting the star Eriksson.
- Main article: Helluland
Markland Edit
Markland is the fourth planet orbiting the star Eriksson.
- Main article: Markland
Scourge Formation Edit
Note: This anomaly is part of Meridian: The Way Home.
- Spatial anomaly related to the Scourge
- Dark energy discernible from gravitational and radiation effects
- Composition: Ice, mineral debris, element zero, unknown materials
A dense pocket of Scourge matter. A probe deposited within the center of the formation may be used to collect data.
Awards +270 XP when scanned.
Starship Wreckage Edit
Note: This anomaly is part of Task: Missing Scientists.
- Ship ident: Nexus 33-12
- Ship name: "Eudoxus"
- Crew complement: 7
- Status: Reported missing, presumed lost
The Eudoxus sustained pervasive damage due to Scourge flares that wiped out all internal systems. Dr. Aridana's crew was killed instantly. Vessel adrift, unsalvageable due to radiation.
Starship Wreckage Edit
Note: This anomaly is part of Safe Journeys.
- Ship ident: Voneraan-235
- Ship name: Anj Alesh
- Crew complement: 6
- Status: N/A
This angaran survey vessel suffered catastrophic damage during a high-speed collision with the Scourge. Most wreckage remains trapped inside the anomaly.
Vinland Edit
Vinland is the first planet orbiting the star Eriksson.
- Main article: Vinland


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23. Toronto Raptors
Record: 7 - 14
Last Week's Rank: 26
Last Week's Results: W @ Phoenix 99-96, (Tue); W @ Utah 111-106, (Wed); L @ Denver 81-96, (Fri); W @ New Jersey 73-94, (Sun)
This Week: vs. Atlanta, Tuesday (1/31); @ Boston, Wednesday (2/1); vs. Washington, Friday (2/3); @ Miami, Sunday (2/5)
The Raps have won three of their last four after going on a dreadful 8-game losing streak. Demar DeRozan went in on the Nets last night, dropping 19 points in the second half to carry Toronto to victory. They play teams tough, but always seem to run out of gas in the fourth quarter. After a couple years with this roster, it's looking like they need to make some moves to become relevant. —Angel Diaz


text: KARACHI: The Governor House was accessible to the general public early Friday morning to partake in its glorious history, treasured artefacts, and lush green gardens.Such a precedent has never been set before, and though the early morning dew did not witness a large turnout, as the Karachi morning warmed, the crowds swelled and thoroughly enjoyed not just the grounds of the Governor House but also its other sections.The promise of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf to allow public access to the state building was followed through when Sindh Governor Imran Ismail was himself present to greet the people and take a turn around the gardens as well as some sections of the building that have been cordoned off.Visitors were happy to see first-hand the office of the Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and eagerly took in the memorabilia present, including photos.Governor Ismail expressed his joy at the sight of the public enjoying the previously forbidden grounds of the sprawling Governor House."We had promised change in Pakistan and today indicates the beginning of this change. The public is welcomed to the Governor House and you will not face any problems here. All you need to do is come to the entrance with your NIC and explore the treasures it houses and the beautiful gardens."He also urged the public to take active interest in the country's well-being. "Guided tours will also be introduced in a few days and we want the parks of the Governor House to be used by public without any hesitation so they can benefit from the history of this place. Everyone should follow the instructions displayed and take ownership of this space."The presence of security was marked with police and Rangers deployed at different points within the premises to keep things under control. Initially, only families have been allowed entry and prior written permission needs to be taken for visitors coming in groups.Students, men and women, old and young all trickled in and enjoyed taking selfies and interacting with the governor.Instructions in Urdu are visibly displayed and underscored the need to keep the premises clean and tidy. Visitors have also been asked to respect the greenery and not trample on the plants and flowers that are lovingly taken care of by the gardeners.Visitors are allowed to enter the Governor House from Gate No 1; timings of the visit are from 6am to 9am every day and from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Sunday.


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I am still figuring out how to adapt to our new socialist future. There are the foreseeable probabilities like widespread power outages, but it is harder to plan for the less predictable targets of government intervention. For example, when will the forces of the greater good turn their attention to the bank accounts of Big Orange?
Orange Juice: Your daily breakfast OJ might not be as healthy for the planet as it is for you. Drinking 170 litres of water with breakfast would be ridiculous. You'd have your legs crossed all the way to work, which would be particularly problematic if you were doing the right thing by walking.
But that's the amount that goes into manufacturing just one cup of orange juice, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization says. Citrus is a thirsty crop. Then there's the fuel that goes into the tractors, pesticides, packaging and transport of OJ. In addition, orange production uses more pesticides than any other major commodity, the World Wide Fund For Nature reports.


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I'm listening to the Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol. 1 as I write; the groovy tunes are blasting in my ears and I'm loving it. It's Epic. That's pretty much how I would sum up Marvel's film "Guardians of the Galaxy." While I am predominately into spreading pixie dust and sparkle, there is a side of me that secretly is all about busting some alien booty or morphing into something really rad.
James Gunn and the amazing cast of the Guardians did an excellent job of bringing the script to the screen. I wonder what the pr company thought of as I wrote my first comments at the press screening. I mentioned something about it being a "heartfelt, action-packed" film. Is there such a thing? Well, there is now. I've always been a HUGE XMen fan, secretly wishing that I would become Storm and wake up changing the weather. Or there was the time that I could shift shape like Chameleon. In case you didn't know, there's a another side to this little Disney pixie. You've been forewarned.
So while watching the movie, I laughed, jumped at 3D flying objects, and I cried (within the first 5 minutes). Just from seeing the trailers and the 17 minute preview, I had NO idea I was going to be going on an amazing roller coaster of emotions. Mind you, I might be a little more dramatic than the average cult follower of the Guardians. However, my emotions help me navigate through life. If I don't feel anything, that means it didn't affect me. I felt like I could really connect with the characters and their emotions. I was living in the film. It was that real and the emotion portrayed by the actors was that good.
Check out this featurette where the cast share a little bit about their characters and the film... This will help you get a better idea of the plot. Then, continue reading :)
The Orb
It all started with an orb. Well, it started with Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and his family, but in terms of the Guardians' beginning, it started with an orb. Specifically, a stolen orb. The beginning footage of Quill dancing, singing and hopping his way to this interesting artifact sets the tone for the hilarious antics that would soon ensue. This orb brought together the Guardians of the Galaxy. I'm excited to see where it takes them in the sequel.
Love or Action... or both?
It's hard to stick in love and action within a film, usually one or the other ends up cheesy and very scripted. James Gunn & Marvel did an amazing job with casting and playing out the script. Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana had great chemistry as Peter Quill and Gamora. It was a perfect balance between an unlikely (although pretty predictable once the movie got deeper) love story and kicking a lot of alien tail. While we see the romance of Quill and Gamora, we also see the love that the Guardians ultimately have for each other. An unlikely group of friends that met in prison are united to save the galaxy.
I am Groot; Rocket rocks.
Groot (Vin Diesel), stole the film. Without giving you too much of a spoiler, let's just say that his heart seriously is moving. He might be a life form of very few words and a limited vocabulary, but his heart... Man, he had me in tears. I'll be sharing more thoughts on Groot in another post. He really captured my attention! He might be one of few words, but as they say, actions speak louder!
Rocket (Bradley Cooper) can be one stubborn alien-like raccoon. But he is bad ass. Yes, he is. He cracked me up the entire film and while he seemed to be hard hearted, he really loves his family, the Guardians. It takes a little bit for him to stop being "all about the benjamins," but he comes around. He's pint sized, but packed with a lot of punch (and ammo).
Drax the Destroyer!
I had no idea who Dave Bautista was until this movie! I'm not really into wrestling or fighting, but I have to say that regardless of anything else said about Dave's role in the film, HE DID AMAZING. He was on point with his acting; I was in stitches with his literal outlook on life throughout the film. He really brought Drax to life and all of those hours in the makeup chair really paid off. He looked phenomenal.
Ohhhh Yeah!
I think what I liked most about the film is the freshness of the story. I didn't read the Guardians of the Galaxy comics, so I am unfamiliar with the series prior to these screenings. I think the entertainment industry is currently drenched with Avengers (although I love Iron Man because Robert Downey, Jr. is amazing and Chris Evans makes an amazing Captain), Xmen, and Wolverine. In the world of superhero movies... how many Spiderman, Superman, or Batman movies do we really need? And now we are getting a Black Captain America and Female Thor! While I have no negative opinion on the latter changes to our Marvel heroes, I think that change is good, but it's refreshing to have a totally new story and set of heroes that are fairly new to the limelight.
I'd love to see all of the Marvel superhero films on a timeline with galaxy placement. That would be a sweet poster. Speaking of posters, check out the fan art posters! I need these framed!
In the end, I'm "Hooked on a Feeling" and know that Guardians of the Galaxy is a serious blockbuster film and you'll be missing out if you don't catch it while its hot! You won't be disappointed with the amount of action and laughs. It's a really special film and one that all ages can enjoy (although since it is PG13 there is some profanity, violence and suggestive language). Sure you can wait until it comes out on DVD, but seeing it in Real 3D is stunning and puts you right into the galaxy that they're fighting for!
Oh... and when you do see it...
#YoureWelcome :)
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Variable and Fix Cost
Variable and Fixed Cost
Module 1 Case
Dr. Li-Lin Liu Pa
April 22, 2012
Part I:
Use the background material and Internet to answer the questions below. Discuss and analyze the difference between managerial and financial accounting. Pay particular attention to: * How is managerial accounting different from financial accounting? Comment on the different needs and use of financial information for internal purposes. * The managerial accounting profession and its role in today's business environment. How has it changed over time? * Comment on the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
Part II:
Keep the analysis from the SLP in mind when addressing the questions below. * Explain the main differences between the absorption and contribution (behavioral, variable) income statements. Will net income always be the same under the two approaches? If not, explain the difference. * Comment specifically on why companies feel the need to create yet another income statement in a different format. What information can the company gleam from this approach which is helpful as a tool in the decision making process. Explain situations in which break-even analysis can be a useful tool. Provide a specific example.
Bookkeeping can be traced back to the thirteenth century, accounting historians place the origin of management accounting around 1812. Around this time, textile mills began to perform many processes inside the organization that had previously been performed outside the company by independent craftsmen. (maaw.info) Financial and management accounting are both important tools for a business, but serve different purposes. Businesses use accounting to determine operational plans in the future, to review past performance and to check current business functions. Management and financial accounting have different audiences, as investors are not usually involved in the...
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text: Ah St. Patrick's Day, that annual worldwide céilí celebrating all things Irish. Everyone becomes Irish and everything turns green on this one day each year. It's a day full of shenanigans and shillelaghs. And of course we can't forget the man of the hour, St. Patrick himself, rocking a blue (surprisingly St. Patrick never wore… Continue reading From Ireland With Love | What Not To Say To An Irish Person On St. Patrick's Day


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News Columns & Blogs
Was Kansas boring Sebelius?
What a difference half a year makes. In December, then-Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said it was "important to continue my service as governor of the great state of Kansas, a job that I love and have been honored to hold."Asked Wednesday by Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" about how things are going in her new job as secretary of Health and Human Services, Sebelius said: "Piece of cake. It's why I ran for public office. It's why I joined this administration. This is what it's all about."Stewart went on: "You were the governor of a heartland state. You left in the middle of your term for a higher calling. Why are governors such quitters?" Sebelius jokingly responded: "You know, didn't want to get bored. Had to find something else to do."


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Alvaro Morata has revealed multi-tasking Maurizio Sarri is combining the jobs of general, joker and friend to lift Chelsea into the title race.
The experienced Italian has taken the Blues on an 18-match unbeaten run in a stunning start in English football.
And £60million striker Morata , who has scored six times this season, claimed the former bank worker's man-management skills have been crucial in calming a club in crisis last season.
"I was told he is a coach who plays good football and who loves tactical work but who also has a good personal relationship with the players, and that is the case," said the ex-Real Madrid and Juventus frontman.
"Sarri knows to perfection the difference between the different times in the life of a squad. When you have to work, he's is the first to lead by example and is like a general. When it's time to joke, he can have you dying of laughter.
"That's all reflected in the group, we're getting on well together and we're playing good football.
"The only reason we're a little behind in the table is that we've had some draws.
"But we haven't been with Sarri for a long time, we haven't lost yet and that's good because the competition is very tough in the Premier League. And we'll improve."
Morata claimed Sarri's system is "perfect for me" because he plays in front of goal — and the Spaniard also likes the 59-year-old off the pitch.
"What has surprised me the most is that to talk to him, there is no need [until] something has happened, that you are injured or playing badly, or well," he said. "He's always available and interested.
"He wants to know how you are, how your life is. Football issues, sure, but also the political situation in your country — one of the first times I met him, he asked me what I thought of Basque independence. I had my mouth wide open - I didn't expect that!
"We then talked about it passionately, and that's something about him that's not so obvious."
The 26-year-old told Gazzetta dello Sport that fatherhood had saved him during an injury-hit year.
"It was a strange year that is coming to a close – the worst of my life from a sporting point of view and the best on a family level," said Morata.
"Not going to the World Cup was the biggest disappointment of my life. My world collapsed around me.
"I entered into a really ugly period where I saw only darkness and only thanks to my family and my wife, I succeeded in coming through it."


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Don't be afraid to make mistakes
The only way to get good at writing is to write. Write a lot. And then write some more. And then get back to what you've written and rewrite it. Seriously, that's the only way. Ask anyone who's good—he'll probably never answer because he'll be busy writing.
The reason many people fail at getting good—they don't do the writing. The reason for that—their fear of making mistakes.
The Russians I know will take pride in pointing out my mistakes. This is their way of saying they are better than me: more intelligent, better-educated, with more experience. Last article I wrote—oh, had I not gotten my ass handed to me! All those people, salivating with joy, writing up screens and screens of how I went wrong in English, how I don't belong and should stay down, bury myself in Siberian snow and never write again. It pains, but it's good pain.
Here's the deal.
The more you write, the better you get. When you write a lot, you will make mistakes. Your readers will point them out and you will correct your writing. You will get good. You will get better.
So whenever you feel like writing about something that matters, just get your ass to the keyboard and do it. Write it up until you are loving what you see. Make those mistakes. Get shit from your readers. Own that shit. Then clean that shit out and move on.
Here are some tricks that help me cope with my fear of mistakes:
Admit to myself that I make mistakes. Nobody's perfect, unless you have a degree in Linguistics from an Ivy League college, in which case you're wasting your time reading this.
Make sure this is the best I can do. Before I publish, I spend the time to read, re-read and re-write, until I am confident: this is the shit. I can't do it any better.
Thank everyone for input once I get the criticism. People give feedback to feel good, so there is no reason to not let them.
Correct what truly matters, ignore the rest. Some people will spend time arguing about dashes and commas—fuck it. I'm here to get good and help others get even better, not to prove I'm right. Especially not about the dashes and the commas.
And then write some more.
Get shit. Own the shit. Correct the shit. Then write some more


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IMPACT Virtual Services is re-vamping the way we do social media to better serve you with "Way-Out Wednesday"... every Wednesday on OUR BLOG!
In the 1950s, "Way-out" was an expression used when someone found a concept innovative. We of course think IMPACT, the idea of Virtual Assistants or Virtual Executive Assistants is WAY OUT! It's our business to make your business or non-profit association run more smoothly with on-demand and hourly assistance.
Founder and CEO Jodi Fisher loves the fusion of vintage 50s with her modern day technology. You will see this peppered throughout our media!
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Reign of Terror: 2017 Review
Reign of Terror, Thousand Oaks, CA
Alright, folks, time to catch back up on these Halloween updates. Going 12 days in a row with updates--including double update days for two of those days--and 15 of 16 days with updates is exhausting. But it's all for you, the readers. Don't you feel special? Well, feel special, damnit!
Today, we take a recap at this year's Reign of Terror attraction, one of the most elaborate, extensive, and well done haunted attractions in all of Southern California. It may be located pretty far away for most Southern Californians--all the way out west in Thousand Oaks--but it is definitely worth the trip for any haunted attraction fan. We reviewed this event last year, but for those unfamiliar, Reign of Terror is a sprawling, continuous, "8-in-1" maze with exquisite theming on par or even better than that of Halloween Horror Nights, plus dozens of scare actors crawling throughout. The haunt has over 100 rooms through its layout, and a trip through every last one of them takes upwards of 25 minutes. It is simply spectacular, and were I allowed to take photos inside the actual maze, this update would literally be hundreds of photos long.
Although it's been like this for a while, this year appeared to be the first year that Reign of Terror has actually advertised itself as being an eight-maze attraction in one. And it effectively works out that way. If you took eight different mazes and had the exit of one maze lead directly into the first room of the next maze, you'd have what Reign of Terror does. The eight themes are:
- Miner's Revenge
- Backwoods
- The Haunted House
- Casa Blood
- Infected
- Quarantine
- Asylum
- Funhouse
The themes may be relatively familiar tropes, but the execution at Reign of Terror rivals the best in the business. The theming is insanely rich and layered and fully immersive. The lighting establishes an eerie and ominous mood throughout, while the props and set dressing are cinematic quality. A series of animatronics also contributes to scares where live actors aren't present, and sometimes even in concert.
When it comes to the scare actors, in the past, Reign of Terror has sometimes been a bit lacking. it's understandable. With such an endless layout, there is a lot of maze to staff, and it requires a lot of resources to make the maze feel populated. The haunt has traditionally dealt with this by distributing their monsters more on the back half of the maze, so that at least it ends with a lot of adrenaline and energy. This issue has gotten better over the past couple of years, though, and this year seemed to be the best yet, with live actors evenly distributed throughout the entire maze and no part ever feeling too barren or lifeless because of a lack of monsters.
The monsters themselves showcase some great timing, with a few creative scares from unexpected angles adding a nice bonus. By and large, most of the startles are the type veteran haunters might expect--behind blind corners, blended into scenery, coming out of hidden partitions or closets. But the combination of everything provides a great overall experience that is full of frights and terror (which is appropriate, of course!).
With each year, Reign of Terror seems to get better and better, and this year was it's best yet. That might sound like a broken record, but at this point, Reign of Terror has definitely established itself as a premiere haunt of the SoCal area. Though this season has passed, it's a pretty good bet that RoT will return next year. It's been around in the same location, standing year-round (a huge advantage that is instrumental in its yearly expansion and densification of detail), for many years now. So make sure you go next year! Also look for one-off openings in the late winter or early spring, as Reign of Terror holds a fundraising event annually. It's almost guaranteed to be a scream!
Architect. Photographer. Disney nerd. Haunt enthusiast. Travel bugged. Concert fiend. Asian.


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Hoover's Own Takes on the World
March 6, 2018
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Jeremy Ramirez, first ever Young Entrepreneur Society (Y.E.S.) President and first Stegela Success Mastery Intern, an Aaron Price Fellow, and 1st place winner at the annual Nick Cannon Business Plan Competition, is a 17 year old senior from Hoover High. Jeremy recently self-published his book WIN AS YOUTH on January 13, 2018. WIN AS YOUTH is an in-depth autobiography of the experiences that influenced Jeremy to pursue entrepreneurship. Honing in on the most significant lessons of his high school career: Paradigms, Find Yourself, and Circle of Influence.
If you've read Jeremy's book or even heard his story in person, you would come to find that he really did manifest his dreams into reality. No matter what challenge lay before him, Jeremy remained true to himself in the face of judgement and followed his intuition in times of doubt. Doing so, he has taken a route that is strikingly and most interestingly different than the common high schooler, and has embarked on a journey that is worth reading. Not only did he become an author at such a young age, he also just launched the WIN AS YOUTH podcast.
He explained that getting into the field as a high school student presents unique obstacles and pushes youth to find their own path. Through WIN AS YOUTH Jeremy shares his story to help guide high school students in creating their own path to success. In his podcast he is trying to help other teens achieve the same mindset in order for them to leave their mark in our society. He wants to Ignite in the youth the confidence, mindset, and power to use their voice and manifest their dreams into reality because there is no set age to win.
"There's so much content out there that helps you start a business- which is a daunting task for youth to think of when they first take interest in entrepreneurship," said Jeremy. "By sharing my story I hope to prepare youth with the mindset of taking on the challenges and risks that come with choosing entrepreneurship. In the WIN AS YOUTH podcast we cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs and world leaders. We inspire teens to strive for a life of extraordinary success, impact, and freedom. Join the movement- impact one to impact millions."
Today, you can find Jeremy working relentlessly towards his goal to become a traveling entrepreneurial philanthropist by his early 20s with the help of his mentors Rucel Pletado and Ryan Donaldson. Jeremy's success at such a young age is an example of what motivation and dedication combined can accomplish.
Elizabeth Lopez, a tiny person with a big heart. She is a senior at Hoover High, always on time ready to learn. She was born in San Diego, pero tiene sangre...


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A tale of two sitters: housesitting in Sydney
We landed in Australia with limited funds and an ambitious goal: to save at least $20,000 between us over six months.
With Sydney rent prices comparable to London and our desire to make the most of city life, we came to the realisation that something had to give - and we really didn't want it to be our weekend budget.
That's where housesitting came in.
Housesitting was a new concept to us. It was suggested by a friend in London whose family in New Zealand frequently use housesitters when they travel abroad. We decided to do some research and see whether it was something we could do.
Fast forward six months, and we were on our way to our first housesit to look after one dog.
We managed to organise this housesit before we landed in Australia and were keen to make a good impression.
Despite the house actually being very dirty and messy, we were glad to have completed our first sit and we decided that where possible in the future, we would try and visit the house and meet the pets first.
Fortunately we received a great reference and this led to us being chosen by homeowners for future sits.
Housesitting is a great way to experience life in different suburbs. This can be an incredibly valuable experience, especially if you plan are looking for a place to settle down (even if it is only for a few months).
If it wasn't for housesitting, we would never have visited Northbridge.
This suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore quickly became our favourite place to live. We enjoyed Christmastime in a large three bedroom house with a pool, spending time swimming in the local baths, taking Alfie the dog for long walks in Tunks Park and relaxing in the sunshine. It was the first house that we were genuinely very upset to leave!
There were a few times when we found ourselves stuck for somewhere to live.
We'd already stayed with friends and their parents a number of times in between housesits so we didn't want to put them out again. At one point, we ended up paying for two weeks in an Air BnB. Fortunately, the homeowner did us a deal, and we ended up paying just $320 a week between us for a room in an apartment in Woolloomooloo, within walking distance of our respective workplaces.
Another time, we called on the kindness of a previous homeowner we'd housesat for, and stayed in her spare room on a blow up bed for a week for $140 between us.
Although it was sometimes a pain, moving around so much saved us heaps of cash - who can argue with 6 months of living in Sydney for a mere $460?!
Once we had a few more references on our profile, people started to contact us directly.
This is how we met a lovely woman who allowed us to stay a few days before, and a few weeks after, our housesit for her. We enjoyed dinners around the table with a glass of wine, learning about her story, her travels. We became good friends and it was lovely to feel 'at home', instead of just feeling like a visitor, for the first time in a while!
Of course, not all housesits have been easy and it is a big responsibility to look after somebody else's home and pet(s).
We've experienced many a late night being woken by barking, needy dogs, we've found ourselves cleaning up 'mess' at silly o'clock, and we've even medicated a ferret twice a day for three weeks.
If we were staying in Sydney for longer than six months, we would definitely be thinking about signing a lease on a flat, as housesitting can be exhausting.
Nevertheless, we've loved our experience and would recommend housesitting to any animal-loving traveller (or local!) who wants to live cheaply. After all, you never know where it may take you.


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On Monday evening, Sept. 25, the Cavendish Select Board (SB) held an informational meeting to discuss whether the legal voters of Cavendish will approve the expenditure of up to $400,000 to replace the town garage, which was destroyed by fire in Feb. 2017. This vote will be by Australian Ballot on Sept. 26 (Tuesday) at the Cavendish Town Elementary School from 10-7. Approximately 35 people were in attendance along with the Select Board (Bob Glidden, George Timko, Mark Huntley and Mike Ripley); town manager Brendan McNamara; Asst. Town Manager Bruce McEnaney and Town Treasurer Diane McNamara,
Many of the issues from the special Sept. 13 SB meeting were again discussed last night.
Proposed Building and Associated Costs:
• Steel Building (100' x 60'-6,000 Square feet) $102,628.00
- 4 14'x14' Overhead garage doors:
- 4 main entrance doors
- insulation-roof R-30 Wall R-19
- Height- single slope structure low eave 14'6"/High eave 17'
- Heating-gas or oil heat for Modine and baseboard (solar options possible)
- Drainage-Floor drainage to a water/oil separation containment tank
- InteriorSpecs: Office/Break Room; tool storage room; ADA compliant bathroom w/shower and utility room
• Foundation Engineering Services $65,000
• Electrical $48,000
• Plumbing/Mechanical $1000,000
• Finishes and Carpentry Work: $26,000
• Site/Utilities Work-$40,000
Estimated Total: $381,628.00
Insurance: The settlement from the insurance company, which should be completed in the next 30 days, is estimated to be $120,000. This money will be used to offset the amount of the bond.
Why is the proposed building more expensive than the replacement cost from the insurance company? The insurance covers the cost of replacing the building as it existed prior to the fire However, the town garage had a significant number of code violations and it was a matter of time before OSHA and Labor & Industry caught up with the town. In addition, the building was not sufficient in size or height to accommodate the trucks and equipment. Since the building needed to be replaced, it needs to conform to all codes, as well as of sufficient size to accommodate trucks and other equipment.
Locations Two sites are being considered-the existing site next to the Cavendish Historical Society Museum or the sandpit across from the wastewater treatment plant. While both projects could come in for the proposed bond amount, there will be higher costs associated with the sandpit locationas it will require more site preparation. In addition, this location will take longer as environmental permitting will be required.
However, the sandpit location provides some significant benefits as it has room for growth. The steel building would not fit in with the village esthetics. Since the garage will be in this location for generations to come, many felt that the sandpit location would be the better option. When asked for a show of hands for supporting the relocation of the town garage, most people in the audience were in favor of the move.
How can we vote on a bond when we don't know where the building will be located? Regardless of the location, it will be the exact same building and costs are expected to be well within the requested $400,000 bond.
What happens if the building can't be built by the time snow flies? The town manager has discussed renting space from M & M construction (former Black River Produce building) for the winter. This will accommodate two trucks and will cost $1,500 a month, plus heat. The town would continue to lease the temporary buildings that are currently located next to the pole barn.
How does the town crew feel about the building? Bruce McEnaney talked with the crew, discussing the public sentiment for relocating the garage. With the environmental permitting required by the sandpit location, it might not be until late summer before they would have a garage. They understand this but have some basic requirements for the winter ahead-a warm place for trucks and a space big enough they can jack up trucks to put on chains.
Who decides on the location? The SB will make the decision on the final location. They are currently waiting on the boring test results of both locations that were conducted this past Friday.
Transparency: Some members of the public complained about lack of transparency of the SB activities pertaining to the town garage and were caught off guard when the building was taken down. The town manager apologized for not notifying those who live in close proximity about the date of demolition, however, the SB felt that they had openly discussed all aspects of the town garage project at their various meetings and that there are various ways people can learn about meetings if they are unable to attend.
The following are ways that SB activities can be followed:
• The public is invited to all SB meetings. The regular monthly SB meeting takes place the second Monday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Town Office.
• Agendas for the various SB meetings are posted in the town office, on the bulletin board outside the office, at the town's website, the Cavendish VT Facebook page and the Cavendish Connects blog/calendar. The town manager also e-mails the agenda to those who have asked him to do so.
• LPC-TV records meetings and posts them on their website within two days of the event. These are also aired regularly on Comcast public access channels. This is gavel to gavel coverage.
• The town's website posts unapproved minutes on-line within approximately 5 days of the meeting.
• Cavendish VT Facebook Page/ Cavendish Connects/Cavendish Update. Note that you do not have to be a Facebook subscriber to view the Cavendish VT Facebook page. The Cavendish Update provides summaries of monthly SB meetings etc., which are also posted to The Dish on the Cavendish Connects website.
• The Vermont Journal and the Chester Telegraph often provide coverage of SB meetings. The VT Journal can be read on-line and also publishes a free weekly newspaper and is the town's paper of record. The Chester Telegraph is only available on-line.


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Top 10 Reasons to Drink Coffee
On this fine Monday morning I am up and at 'em much earlier than usual. Coffee me! I have been rekindling my romance with coffee over the past few months. And not just coffee, all of it's various forms, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, crazy frozen drinks with coffee supposedly in them. Put a little of that coffee sauce in it and I'll drink it. There is something sweet, almost nostalgic, about drinking half a pot of coffee on a leisurely Sunday afternoon, or sharing gossip over coffee, or even having that job interview over overpriced lattes. I am always appalled when people don't drink coffee so here, sweet coffee, is my ode to you. Whether you are black, creamy, or topped with caramel, I love you wholeheartedly. The Top 10 Reasons to Drink Coffee
10. Your mom wants you to. She does.
9. It does a body good. (Haven't you seen those ads?!)
8. A wise friend once said, "I don't trust people who don't drink coffee." That is on the level of some Confucius shit!
7. Nobody wants to be the 40-year-old ordering a hot chocolate at the business meeting.
6. Non-coffee drinking is the #1 cause of social suicide. Look it up.
5. Hello! Nobody wants to fall asleep standing up, or reading that memo. Coffee prevents that! Coffee is your friend.
4. In the immortal words of @MayorEmanuel, coffee is a "glorious bean" and a "steaming cup of fucking awesome."
3. Best excuse to leave the office mid-afternoon. Nobody says, "Hey boss, I'm just stepping out to grab a quick glass of milk."
2. "Getting a coffee" is the least creepy way to meet up with a new contact (that you either want to pay you for your mad business skills or that you want to see naked).
1. It keeps you on your toes. Have you ever ordered a "grande" latte in your neighborhood coffee shop? The sheer embarrassment of the hippy barista saying "I don't know what size that is," will snap you into reality and teach you many a life lesson that can't be learned elsewhere. "It's medium. Medium. And did I just say grande?!" You can't experience these life-changing revelations if you don't drink coffee!


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The IPFW Ceramics Club is having a pottery sale next week! Wednesday, April 11th & Thursday, April 12th from 9am to 5pm by the bookstore in Walb Student Union. There are so many incredibly talented students at IPFW and this is a great opportunity to purchase unique handmade pottery for a reasonable price with the bonus of helping to support the IPFW Ceramics Club!
While you're at the IPFW pottery sale (and also if you don't go to the pottery sale) you should definitely stop by the Visual Arts building to see the Senior Fine Arts BFA Exhibition! Some of the students who have work in the pottery sale are also graduating this spring and have a beautiful gallery of their work currently on display from April 2nd to May 4th. It is a very unique exhibition because all four graduates are women and all four are three-dimensional artists. Go check it out!
The University of Saint Francis also has their Student Exhibition going on currently from April 7 to May 2! The reception is Saturday, April 7th from 5-7PM. This exhibition features work by students currently enrolled at the School of Creative Arts. All studio art, communication arts and graphic design, computer art, film and music technology will be on display.
I Must Be Dreaming show located at: USF Performing Arts Center, 431 W Berry Street
The Clyde is now open to submissions from visual and performing artists!
Click here to submit a proposal for a group or solo exhibition.
The Hedge
On April 28 from 5-8PM The Hedge is having a spring party!
They want to share their newest line of art and jewelry with you, all while drinking wine and also having some fun with the press. This is a free event and open to everyone!!
On Wednesday, April 4 join us at Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, and Spirits from 7-9PM for Drawn Together!
Drawn Together is a celebration of creativity and community. Each month, we bring artists and friends together to draw, sketch, doodle, and design. We'll bring the pencils and paper, just bring your imagination!
Drawn Together is a free, all ages event for artists and non-artists alike! Join us for one of our upcoming events!
Join us at Artlink on Wednesday, April 18 from 6-9PM for Collaboratorium!
Collaboratorium is a weekly artmaking session run by Italian Friend ArtRuckus that brings together artists, musicians, performers, and writers to create collaborative, improvised works in a wide range of mediums, including visual art, music, video, and performance art. Collaboratorium sessions take place in a relaxed atmosphere that encourages participants to focus on the processes of collaboration, experimentation, and improvisation.
For the April Collaboratorium, we'll be getting in touch with our sense of touch. We'll be collaborating on clay sculptures that are created by hand--while blindfolded! Each artist will have a set amount of time to work on a piece before handing it off to another blindfolded artist. As always, all supplies will be provided. All you have to do is show up and play with us!
April 3 – May 5
See Castlegallery.com for details.
Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-6pm or by appointment
April workshop and show information below.
Candie's Cuffs
Candie Cooper, local jewelry (and everything) artist is amazing! Her classes are like a party-but a productive party! She teaches classes nation wide, and we are very lucky to have her. Come create a leather cuff bracelet. Learn the basics of simple jewelry making, and walk away with something that will add to your wardrobe. Thursday, April 19th, 6-9pm. More info and sign up here.
Fun Food
You have to get your kiddos to this one! They will become addicted to this creative material called polymer clay. Local artist Ashley Sanson will lead the kiddos through miniature clay food sculptures, that can decorate the kitchen for a long time to come! Saturday, April 14th, 10am-12pm. More info and sign up available here.
Visit Orchard Gallery In Fort Wayne
During the month of March, I have three pieces featured in the fins, feathers, and fur exhibit, and in April I will be one of two featured artists. I will have several originals of various sizes hanging. The gallery is full of one-of-a-kind, beautifully crafted gifts!
Visit theorchardgallery.com to learn more about Orchard Gallery.
Fort Wayne Artists Guild Meeting April 2018
The Fort Wayne Artists Guild monthly meeting will feature artist Gwen Gutwein who will present "Painting Water, Reflections, or Shadows," Wednesday April 11, at 6:30 PM in Meeting Room C of the Allen County Public Library.
900 Library Plaza, Ft. Wayne.
Free. Public is welcome to attend.
FWAG April Exhibitions
Active Day of Fort Wayne - Linda Hall
3711 Rupp Dr Fort Wayne IN 46815
(260) 484-2414
Aldersgate United Methodist Church - Carey Collie
2417 Getz Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 432-1524
Allen County Retinal Surgeons - Karen Bixler and Linda Galloway
7900 Jefferson Blvd W Acc, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-2181
Citizens Square - 2nd Floor – Diana Burt
200 Berry, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 - 3rd Floor – Emily Butler
(260) 427-2763
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne - Fort Wayne Artists Guild Members
8200 St. Joe Rd/5250 Heritage Pkwy - Spring Show
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Pat Hart (260) 209-6279
Ophthalmology Consultants (Southwest) - Darlene Selzer-Miller
7232 Engle Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-7205
Ophthalmology Consultants (North) - Anita Trick
10186 Dupont Cir Dr E. Fort Wayne, IN
(260) 436-7205
Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne - Doni Adam
7970 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
(260) 435-6100
Town House Retirement - Linda Flatley
2209 St Joe Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 483-3116
Visiting Nurse Hospice - Lynne Padget
5910 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 435-3222
Will Jewelers - John Kelty and Barb Yoder
10146 Maysville Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-2026


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The Alli Event Center is a beautifully renovated, historical venue located in Brighton, Colorado. We host all events including: personal, corporate, business, school, church and family, you name it we can cover it.
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- Accommodates 120 guests w/chairs alone
- Outdoor patio accommodates 36 guest seated w/outdoor lighting
- Outdoor speakers for patio
- Handicap access - ADA compliant
- Tables provided (round, rectangle or cocktail)
- Linens available & silk centerpieces
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- Multimedia w/sound & projection
- Modern catering kitchen
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- Cold storage & microwave
- Large counter space, lots of electrical outlets
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- Baby Showers
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- Corporate Meeting Space
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School Matters! Luzern Edition
Happy 10th Birthday Stepping Stones!
There are only a handful of companies which became an essential part of the expat community in Zug; Stepping Stones, School for Early Childhood Education is one of them. Regardless the age of your children, you can't live in Zug without regularly hearing about it in different context, and most interestingly, every opinion I heard was always very good. The 10th anniversary is an important landmark in the life of every company, and it is the perfect excuse for me to look around the premises and to have a nice conversation with Linda van Veelen, one of the three founders.
Next School Matters! is in 2014
The most difficult part of organising School Matters! is always to decide which aspect of education will NOT be included int the event. The list of intriguing topics is endless, but we feel that 2 hours of speeches for one evening are more than enough. This year we heard about
- work/life balance,
- concept centred curriculum,
- differences between IB and Matura,
- bilingualism
- technology in early years
- brain development
If you missed it you can have an idea of what happened there here:
We had more than 100 visitors, 12 exhibitors and 6 speeches. We sent out a survey after the event and the feedback received is encouraging; 80% of participants said that the School Matters! 2013 was better than expected and 20% would have liked to have more speeches…
The next one is forecasted for the 28th of February 2014, we'll keep you informed about the organisational process!
School Matters! 2013 program
For detailed program click here:
We'll be there waiting for you. If you'd like to invite friends or contacts, feel free to pass this invitation around!
Learn about the work/life balance initiative @School Matters! on the 22nd of Feb
Switzerland is going to vote (yes, again!) on the 3rd of March. A constitutional amendment is presented to vote called the "Family initiative". What is it about? Should I be interested in this?
Decide for yourself: this initiative might make life easier for every family living and working in Switzerland…
We are privileged to introduce Ms Claudia Lanter, member of CVP (the party which presented the family initiative to vote) to the audience of the second edition of School Matters! She will introduce the most important pillars of the initiative and will answer the questions- we sure have many!
It seems that there are profound changes in the Swiss society which lead to rethink the role of the State in childcare. Switzerland is way behind other European countries when it comes to childcare. Certainly not because of financial reasons though… in this society women stay at home with children, even after kids reach the school age. However due to the higher education of our generation (and probably to the increasing divorce rate too), women would like to work more, which is nearly impossible with the present school system. We see kids walking to school at 8am, how cute! But what are they doing again on the streets at 12:00? And at 1pm? At 2pm? All day long??? What happens is that children walk home for lunch, sometime they go back to school for few more lessons, sometime they stay at home. The schedule of children might change from week to week. During primary school years moms have to be prepared to receive a phone call around 7am: "No school today, the teacher is sick!"Can you work around such a school system? Can you afford a full-time nanny? There you go…
Yes, this initiative is important and will affect the life of most of the Swiss families. We are looking forward to learn about it more.
School Matters!-Zug Tourismus is in
I had an extremely interesting meeting with Urs Raschle, head of Zug Tourismus. I knew that the Kanton is worried about the lack of integration of the expat community, but it was new to me that now basically every office, department etc is trying to come up with ideas how to involve more foreigners into Swiss activities.
The idea came quite spontaneously; many families will be at the School Matters! on the 22nd of February…why not put a short presentation together about family and child friendly activites in and around Zug..? WHERE do Swiss families bring their kids, WHAT they do in their free time, HOW do they manage to grow them so close to the nature? How come they don't seem to struggle to bring children outside to the fresh air?
Snap decision taken; they will be there and will share their secrets with us! Dare to say that Swiss people/public organization can't be spontaneous!
School Matters! 2013- Andy is in!
Andy Habermacher is in for this School Matters! 2013…this is the news of the day, it really made the sun shine brighter. I received this very heartfelt and detailed mail regarding our cooperation:
Happy to do it – so yes count me in!
Why am I so excited about his participation? I'm sure he doesn't need to be introduced, everybody in and around Zug knows that he is a Brain Leader, great coach and excellent public speaker.
At this point I must reveal another speech of the event…it is really a shame, I like to keep my secrets, but I would like to show you how Andy fits the program.
I already told about the speech on Bilingualism, and here you are; we'll have one on Technology in Early Years.
Both influence the development of the brain; Andy is going to tell you and show you how.
Were you as afraid as I was to let kids use computer, Internet, games..? I really fought as long as I could. Now the first generation successfully survived and grew up, we have the first experiences. Was I right preventing them to use technology, or did I make a mistake?
Were you asking yourself how many languages those poor kids should learn at the same time? Will they be confused? Will they mix them up? Will they have a large vocabulary in every language? How do several languages mix with dyslexia, or other issues?
Come along on the 22nd of Feb and have your questions answered.
School Matters! 2013
School Matters! is a series of events started in 2012. As a first attempt I organized a panel discussion about the different educational systems co-existing in Zug.
Here you can see the invitation to the event. At that time SwissLinked was called ZIBF (I know, but we changed it!)ZIBF_School_Matters_Invitation
Here we are one year after the first School Matters! discussion organized in Zug. It is still heartwarming to remember the success, the countless positive feedbacks received.
If you were there, I'm sure you remember the good mood, the open mind of the participants and the many funny moments of the evening.
We kinda poked a beehive with that discussion about different educational systems co-existing in and around Zug. We booked the room for 2 hours, after 3 we had to ask the audience to leave. So many questions, very polite and politically correct at the beginning, more agressive and embarrassing towards the end.
We achieved our goal; a dialogue has opened and one year later I'm here organizing the second chapter. On a whole new level.
There will be workshops at given times, so that everybody knows at what time what topic are we going to discuss. There won't be any adveritsing or sales activity on the stage, only discussions, presentations, workshops; information and inspiration.
Schools, Kindergartens and nurseries will have stands around the room, there will be time for networking; everybody will be able to connect with the audience.
Shall I disclose more information at this stage about the program of the day?
I don't think so…whatch this space and discover more in the coming days!


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The first Friday of each month, we open Trebuchet Group headquarters for a free Brown Bag session. If you've worked with us before, we believe you'll see the immediate value in this.
It's your chance to sit down with Trebuchet Group advisors and work on real issues and challenges. We'll provide some framework for discussion, but the conversation will largely be steered by those in attendance.
This month's topic is presented by Christopher Arnold: "Voice Dialogue - what it is and why it's an important tool for your toolbox"
When faced with a challenging situation, have you ever noticed there are different "parts" of you with opposing opinions about how to move forward? For example, one part of you wants to tell people what you *really* think about them, while another part of you doesn't want to burn that bridge.
At this month's Trebuchet Group brown bag, we will discuss the Voice Dialogue model for understanding what's going on with these "voices" in our heads, and how we can use them to get the best results for ourselves and our organizations.


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Organised for students by students, CzechMEP is your opportunity to try European politics and influence the direction in which Europe is heading. Change the EU from inside out or try to stop others from doing so, listen and try to compromise or completely dismantle arguments of others, experience the backstage of European politics during unofficial debates, integrate and do it in your style. And if you succeed here, you will get a chance to take your agenda to an international level.
"The best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing." – Theodore Roosevelt


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November has been quite the month, and it isn't even half over. Aleks and I left Jersey City in late October and drove to Miami, where we are performing with the Florida Grand Opera and Palm Beach Symphony this season. We'll be traveling back and forth between Miami and Jersey City, and our dog Rudy is along for the adventure. It's been nice to enjoy a prolonged summer here in South Florida, going back north to the biting cold and snow will be a rude awakening in December...
This month, FGO is performing Mourning Becomes Electra by Martin David Levy. It is based on a play of the same name written in 1931 by Eugene O'Neill, who spent summers in my area of Connecticut (My brother works for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford)! The play is a retelling of the Oresteia by Aeschylus, a trilogy of Greek tragedies. Rather than featuring King Agamemnon returning from the Trojan War, O'Neill reset the characters as the Mannon family, living in a coastal New England town after the Civil War. The patriarch General Ezra Mannon has returned from defeating the Confederates, but that is the only victory for anyone in the course of this drama.
SPOILER ALERT: Everyone dies.
The operatic version of Mourning Becomes Electra was premiered on March 17, 1967 at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, conducted by Zubin Mehta. The music is very 60's... everything is just a little off tonally, and there's all kinds of vocal and instrumental acrobatics in unusual patterns and difficult rhythms. The version we presented at FGO is pared down from the original, and still pared down differently than the revival performed at Chicago Lyric Opera in 1998. Levy said he removed a lot of the atonal material... I can only imagine what was cut, because what's left is still very atonal! I can't say I was a fan of the opera at first listen, but it is growing on me. The musical tension and furor is accurately representative of what's happening on stage, so perhaps the discord does serve a higher dramatic purpose.
The singers at FGO are excellent, and the main roles are capably performed by many veterans of the other productions of MBE. My favorite is soprano Riley Svatos, who plays Helen, a Mannon family friend who is (inexplicably) trying to marry Ezra Mannon's son Orin. Helen's aria is in stark contrast to the rest of the music; it is a beautiful melody that you can actually sing to yourself on the way home from the theater. Svatos' execution is consistently gorgeous. She soars to the highest notes with delicate ease, and her dynamic range and control is remarkable to listen to. I'm sure I'm biased by the type of material she is given, since I am not a fan of atonal music, but regardless her performance is wonderful.
We performed the show in Fort Lauderdale last week, and starting tomorrow will begin our run of shows in Miami. FGO generally performs at both venues, so it's nice that we can serve a larger audience and have the experience of playing in two halls. The Broward Center, our theater in Fort Lauderdale, was a beautiful hall. The Arscht Center in Miami looks even bigger from the outside, and the fact that Miami has a specifically designated "Opera House" is pretty remarkable. I'm very much looking forward to playing in the hall tomorrow.
The composer Martin David Levy is the man in the wheelchair in the picture below, he's a resident of Fort Lauderdale:
Check out some reviews from local critics:
South Florida Classical Review
WLRN Public Radio