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We continue to receive terrific support for our charity events in school. These events are always fund and colourful affairs which try to involve the whole school. We will have lots more things going on in school this year including the usual madness of Children in Need day.
23rd Nov 2018
Last Friday the Primary 6&7 pupils raised an amazing £1154.66 for BBC Children...
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We had an amazing day last week raising money for Children in Need. The P6 and P7...
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A huge thank-you to all pupils, parents and staff who donated both food and money...
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It's me. You might remember me as a short girl, well not much shorter than I am now. And I had a bigger head, well it was more my forehead than anything.
Okay, that's not the point.
I'm here to ask a few simple things. Just a few and I'm asking you this before Christmas, you know the time before everyone really starts asking for everything they could image. Just hear a sister out.
Well let me get to it.
Please fix my facial expressions in the New Year. You know every time someone says something that you would not have said aloud? Well, I make a face to that. I'm trying, but you know sometimes, it slips. I'm trying so just help a sister out here.
Please let me understand the art of being patient. In today's world, everything is given in an instant and it makes waiting really hard. So just help me in that area. I know that your biggest blessings come to those that wait, so I'm just trying to really to be patient in 2018 and beyond.
Send an upstanding young black man to bless my life. Lord, I don't have to be in a relationship right now. Let him treat me the same way my daddy treats me because chivalry isn't dead (but can we keep the short jokes to a minimum? I know I'm not growing anymore). Let him praise your name. Let him know how to hold his own, but still loves to see me help him with stuff. And Lord, just let him be supportive, humble and independent. Let him know what it means to work hard but also know to have fun. I need someone who's gonna take me out my working mode, but loves to help me with my projects and let's me bounce ideas off of them. Let him wine and dine me, but also appreciate when I wine and dine him.
Bless these last semesters I have in undergrad and these law schools application requirements. I don't remember applying to undergrad being this tedious, but Lord, guide the keys and my hands to type the best information I can and please place me where you know I will make the most impact. Let it be somewhere I will grow within my personal life and my career. I'm trying to help the good people. I know I can be a lot during the semester, but please helped me stay focused on these high grades and academic accolades we trying to accomplish.
I know this a little lengthy, so I'm going to wrap this up. But you know my intentions. Please make my heart pure and let me love unconditionally, especially when times get tough.
I know in 2017 you were preparing me, but I'm ready now, even when the times get tough. 2018 is about to be my year Lord.
Thanks for listening, I know you always got me.

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4. bri double/ triple- I use these all the time in contest runs and just learned bri triples and can throw them on almost any ramp
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Downtown Newton Launches Crowdfunding Platform
TLC Newton is a locally based crowdfunding platform that empowers individuals to support the businesses, organizations, and initiatives that have a positive impact on Downtown Newton. Crowdfunding, or the practice of raising funds to support a project from a large number of people, is a viable way to support local business expansion.
Narrow Coffee & Nosh, which will open soon at 13 North College Ave., will serve locally roasted coffee and espresso along with locally sourced seasonal produce for their made-from-scratch sandwiches and soups. Located in a uniquely narrow space on the 1924 Courthouse Square in Downtown Newton, the café will be open early to serve the public before work and offer lunch items.
Funds are being raised through the TLC Newton website, www.thelocalcrowd.com/communities/newton. In addition to supporting new business development, donors to the campaign will be offered a selection of special prizes based on the amount they donate.
The crowdfunding platform is made possible through a partnership between Downtown Newton Development Association and The Local Crowd, a Wyoming-based company that received a Small Business Innovation Research Grant from USDA to establish crowdfunding demonstration sites across the country. Downtown Newton is one of ten organizations across the country chosen to host the platform and gauge its effectiveness in rural areas. The Local Crowd's platform offers features and educational programs designed to help rural communities activate entrepreneurial ecosystems and spur local investment. The ultimate goal of the platform is commercializing a new tool that provides better access to capital for businesses and organizations across rural America.
Narrow Coffee & Nosh was selected as the first business to use the crowdfunding platform after a review of campaign proposals from businesses and organizations seeking to implement programming that has a positive impact in Downtown Newton. Downtown Newton will conduct about two crowdfunding campaigns each year with the hope of boosting economic success one business at a time. Downtown Newton Development Association cultivates entrepreneurship and mixed used development embracing cultural, visual, and performing arts along with preserving the history of Downtown Newton, thus creating a safe and active family lifestyle.
For more information, please contact Newton Main Street Program manager Shannon Johnson at email@example.com or 828-695-4360.


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It's Whiskey Tuesday! Time for a deal on Jameson's Cooper's Croze. "One of a trio of whiskeys released by Jameson as part of their Whiskey Makers Series – this one has been named in honour of Ger Buckley, Jameson's Head (or Master) Cooper! Ger has unsurprisingly concentrated on different cask influences; using single pot still whiskey from both first fill and second fill bourbon casks as well as Sherry casks, whilst the grain component was
matured in virgin American oak. Nose: Soft vanilla and burnt sugar (on the verge of chocolatey), pear drops and a hint of floral sawdust. Palate: White chocolate and cinnamon. More floral notes, greengage, a waft of raisin and
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News & Awards
San Francisco Chronicle
Small changes can have big architectural impact.
No matter how many cranes pierce the sky, the most intriguing changes to our urban landscape often involve acts not of addition but subtraction — small tweaks that in turn enlarge the potential of our surroundings. By John King
San Francisco Chronicle
Remodeled housing reopens in Chinatown
The apartments at 990 Pacific, which took a year and approximately $65 million to renovate, feature 92 studios and one-bedroom apartments, all with updated bathrooms, brighter lighting and new kitchens... By Gwendolyn Wu.
Design Cost Data
Beneficial State Bank Headquarters
Beneficial State Bank aspires to finance community-based businesses, build the long-term prosperity of responsible consumers, and support companies that have a commitment to the environment...
San Francisco Chronicle
Laundry site's historic plaque is reminder of injustice
Gelfand Partners Architects, at 165 10th St. in San Francisco, celebrated its new landmark status with an unveiling of a plaque... A bit of history about the building, which for a long time was the Peoples Laundry... By Leah Garchik.
Nonprofit Opens Renovated Affordable Housing In North Beach
After a two-year overhaul, the Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) yesterday celebrated the reopening of the nonprofit's first rehabilitated affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities. By Nathan Falstreau.
CASH / AIA California
- Project: Greenleaf TK-8 School
- Award: Honor Award
- Category: Modernization.Transformation
- Date: 2019
AIA / HUD Secretary's Award
- Project: Kelly Cullen Community
- Award: Creating Community Connection
- Category: Affordable Housing
- Date: 2014
National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Project: Kelly Cullen Community
- Award: Honor Award
- Category: Historic Preservation
- Date: 2013
AIA California / Savings by Design
- Project: Santa Rita Elementary School
- Award: Honor Award
- Category: Energy Efficiency Integration
- Date: 2006
AIA San Francisco
- Project: Kelly Cullen Community
- Award: Honor Award
- Category: Historic Preservation - Adaptive Reuse
- Date: 2013
honors design that supports physical communities by rebuilding social structures and relationships weakened by outmigration, disinvestment and the isolation of inner-city areas.


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Latest 'outcast' News
Outcast: Patrick Fugit & EP Chris Black Explain That Big Twist In Episode 3
The latest episode of Outcast delivers a big surprise, so star Patrick Fugit and executive producer Chris Black explain what it means going forward.
Outcast Season 2 Aims To Put Characters First, While Still Being Horrifying
The second season of Outcast puts an emphasis on its characters' journey and the battle ahead, while still trying to be horrifying.
Outcast Season 2 Is About A Demonic 'D-Day' For Its Characters
Season 2 of Cinemax's Outcast takes its demonic storyline from isolated incidents to a much larger D-Day experience for its characters.
Outcast Season 2 Premiere Review: A Delayed Second Season Gets By On Atmosphere
After a lengthy delay, Cinemax delivers season 2 of the Robert Kirkman-created Outcast, bringing with it plenty of ominous atmosphere.
Cinemax's Outcast Reminds You It's Still A Thing With A Season 2 Trailer
Season 2 of Cinemax's Outcast is finally on the way after a lengthy hiatus, and the new season looks to be as unsettling as ever.
Cinemax Announces New Strike Back & Outcast Season 2 Premiere Dates
American pay cable network Cinemax announces their 2018 original content lineup including premiere dates for the new Strike Back and Outcast season 2.
The Walking Dead Creator Robert Kirkman Signs Deal With Amazon
The Walking Dead creator, Robert Kirkman, signs an overall deal with Amazon Studios to produce original TV content for Prime Video.
HBO & Cinemax Subscriptions Now Available Through Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime members can now subscribe to both HBO and Cinemax movies/TV shows through the company's Amazon Channels option.
Interview: Robert Kirkman on The Walking Dead, Outcast & Blair Witch
The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman discusses season 7 story arcs, the first season of Outcast, and Adam Wingard's Blair Witch sequel.
Outcast Season 1 Finale Review & Discussion
Season 1 of Cinemax's possession drama closes with major revelations for its characters and a tease of what's to come.
HBO Bringing Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley & More to Comic-Con 2016
Winter is coming to Comic-Con. HBO is bringing shows like Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley, and Vice Principals to next month's convention.
Outcast Premiere Review: Patrick Fugit Wrestles With Demons
Kyle Barnes (Patrick Fugit) is forced to face the demons of his past in order to help a possessed boy in the season premiere of Outcast.
12 Things You Need To Know About Outcast
One of Cinemax's most talked-about TV series is finally here. We've broken down everything you need to know before you watch the premiere of Outcast.
AMC Orders History of Comic Books Documentary Miniseries
AMC announces a six-part documentary miniseries on the history of comic books, to be produced by Robert Kirkman's Skydance Entertainment.
TV News Wrap-Up: First Emerald City Photos, Colton Haynes Returns to Arrow & More
Official Emerald City images released, Cinemax releases a new Outcast trailer, Colton Haynes returns to Arrow, Russo brothers return to TV, and more.
Summer TV 2016 Premiere Dates: New & Returning Shows to Watch
Get ready for a summer spent indoors with Screen Rant's complete list of all the new and returning TV shows to watch.
Outcast Season 1 Promo: Horror Lives in a Small Town
As its premiere date creeps closer, Robert Kirkman's Cinemax horror series Outcast gets a promo that shows off bits of the first season.
Outcast Gets a June Premiere Date, Season 2 Renewal & New Teaser
Horror comic adaptation Outcast, starring Patrick Fugit and Philip Glenister, will debut in June and has already been renewed for a second season.
Outcast TV Trailer: The Walking Dead Meets The Exorcist
Patrick Fugit stars in the latest trailer for Outcast, Cinemax's new horror show based on the comic by The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman.
TV News Wrap-Up: Arrow Casting News; Outcast Begins Production & More
'Arrow' casts a 'True Blood' star, Showtime renews 'Masters of Sex' and 'Ray Donovan,' Robert Kirkman's 'Outcast' begins production and more.
A young man searches for answers as to why he's been suffering from supernatural possessions his entire life.


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Hello everyone,
I have one PC (Win XP Pro) that needs to join two domains at different times, not both at the same time. Let me explain the setup...
The office has two server s(A) and backup (B). Server A is a domain, server B was a backup using NASfree. I was asked to two turn server B into a domain so I went ahead and installed Win Server 2008 as an exact copy (users and computers) as server A. I am using server A as DHCP. These are simple file share servers.
I cannot see the new domain, server B when I try to logging from one the workstations.
You can not join two domains with one pc.
You can virtualize a second desktop that can on that unit join another domain.
It is unclear exactly what you did concering the second server install. If a new domain was it in the existing forest? A new domain would not have had the exact same users so that part of your post is vague.
What exactly did you do?
There is an existing forest/domain (tvc.com, server A). The company is splitting in two and they want to use what was the backup server (server B) as a new domain. I setup the new server as quantumpr.com in a new forest (wich I think I should not have done). In the workstations I can see tvc.com and loging to it but not quantumpr.com
...your thoughts
If the company is splitting than you did it correctly with the new forest.
You need a forest to forest trust if you wish to access resources from the resource domain from the trusting domain.
Web search forest to forest trust.
Or, if you just want your workstation to access you can do the virtualized desktop or join this new domain with your workstation [you won't have access to the old domain]
Great! I will keep you posted on the outcome. Thanks for your help.
yea just use the forest trust and join the pc to whichever domain you want. You will then be able to access resources from both domains. only limitation is that if you are using sbs 2008, it does not allow trusts. Virtual will work but you have to train the end user on how to use it and exchanging files between the virtual pc and the regular pc is easy to me but I have had end user get confused. I only use virtual pc for old legacy stuff that doesnt work on windows 7. I just install virtual xp then install the legacy software on that and it works fine.


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What makes us different
Big River Yoga is an independently owned, local studio in the heart of the Seward/Longfellow neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
Our mission is to offer quality, heart-based, community-centered yoga classes that inspire and uplift. We aim to provide a space for you to breath, stretch, build strength and flexibility, and most importantly, be yourself!
New to Big River Yoga?
Start with this special Trial Membership – 3 weeks of unlimited yoga for just $40! Explore the classes, times, teachers, and styles that work best for you. Plus, use your Trial Membership to get $10 off of monthly membership after your Trial is up!
Our teachers are highly experienced and have a passion for teaching their students. It is their deep appreciation of yoga that creates the heart-felt environment that is the foundation of our community. No matter if you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned yogi, we have a variety of styles and teachers to match your needs. Stop in, roll out your mat, and get started!
Get Started with Trial Membership
What's included in your Trial Membership
Unlimited yoga classes for 3 weeks
10% discount on workshops, wellness services (including massage!), and retail goods
A free guest pass to bring a friend to practice with you!
Discount on unlimited yoga membership after your trial is up
Trial Membership is available to local residents new to Big River Yoga.
The Benefits of Yoga include:
Improves flexibility
Builds muscle strength
Improves posture, body awareness, and range of motion
Works on balance and stability
Calms your nervous system, regulates stress, releases tension, improves focus
Deepens awareness of oneself for heart-connection and self compassion
What you need to know before your first class:
Do I have to pre-register for classes? We encourage you to pre-register and save your space in class, however it is not mandatory and classes are on a first come/register, first serve basis. Please arrive 15 mins early before your first class.
What should I wear to class? Wear comfortable clothing that stretches when you move and allows teachers to see the alignment of your ankles, knees, hips and shoulders. Form fitting is best, but never let clothing prevent you from coming!
Do you have a yoga mat I can use? Yes, we have mats and props free for use.
What temperature is the studio we practice in? Classes are taught at room temperature, 75 degrees.
How do I log into my account and sign up for classes or services? Log into your account to register for classes, book a massage, buy passes or membership, or change/update your information. Go to the upper right corner of the home page of our website to log in, or download our app from the app store and use your same username and password.
What can I expect to experience at a Big River Yoga class? Alignment is emphasized to ensure safety and provide you with a solid foundation to deepen and enjoy your practice. Though at times class may be challenging, it should not be painful. If you feel sharp pain or feel unstable, please reach out to your teacher immediately. Do not hesitate to ask us questions. We are here to safely guide and teach you.


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Although Boeing has said publicly it will bid on the tanker -- which it seemed virtually certain to win without competing last month -- there is clearly debate within the company about whether it should follow the lead of Northrop Grumman and just pull out.
Loren Thompson, defense analyst and consultant, said Boeing's top defense executive Dennis Muilenburg discussed pulling the plug last week. Muilenberg, in what sounds like a classic case of mirror imaging, apparently thinks "the Air Force is making changes to the solicitation terms that seem to help EADS," Thompson wrote in his blog.
While Thompson thinks Boeing will bid -- after all, many analysts say it's got EADS beat on price -- he does offer a solid rationale for the company to pull out. "Oddly enough, investors aren't impressed by multi-billion-dollar contracts that look like they might tie up capital without producing profits," he writes
Reuters' colleague Andrea Shala-Esa reported that Boeing spokesman Dan Beck told her "the company regretted that its concerns about subsidies to EADS, the parent of Airbus, would not be reflected in the Pentagon's evaluation of competing bids."
I spoke with source familiar with the tanker program about whether Boeing was blufing and trying to boost the chances of its WTO punishment legislation passing Congress and this is what he said: "It seems very unlikely that Boeing would seriously mean to withdraw. Not to criticize our colleagues from Defense News, but they tend (and not only them) to go out for any possible scoop. Unless you confirm Boieng really meant it. Then they would be losing their temper, not gambling. Did you ever see a poker player [just] leave the table?"


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3-step berry crêpes
Oui oui! That's basically as good as my French gets. But after making these super thin and delicious crepes, I felt like I just purchased a one-way ticket to France; in the comfort of my own home.
Okay, all cheesiness aside (did you say cheese?), these babies are freaking delicious.
I mean, ever the batter looks delicious. How?!
- 1 cup of whole wheat flour (sifted)
- ¼ tsp of baking powder
- 2 heaping tbsps of brown cane sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp of vanilla powder
- lemon juice from half a lemon
- 1 cup of almond milk
Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until your batter has reached a smooth and lump free consistency.
- Place non-stick pan over a low-medium heat, and as soon as it's hot, pour in a small amount of the batter, spread it with a tablespoon using circular motions, and cook the first side for about 30 seconds.
- Once the first side is cooked, flip the crepe over and gently press it all around the surface to achieve some extra colouring. You might find that 30 seconds is not enough or too much for your personal taste, so feel free to experiment with longer or shorter cooking times as you proceed with the cooking.
- Et voila! Enjoy!
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text: Introducing Our New ORLY Collection of Halal Nail Polish The Clique by MG Staff 2 years ago We are so excited to announce our new collaboration with ORLY called #HalalPaint, a collection of six halal-certified, water-permeable nail polishes made for Muslim women, by Muslim women. The collaboration is the first of its kind, where a major American beauty brand has teamed up to release a collection catering specifically to us! Talk about Shariah Claw, amirite? The reason why this collection is so freaking awesome for our #MuslimGirlProblems is because it's made from 100% halal ingredients (so like, it's legit halal-certified) and it's actually permeable to water and air. That means that it lessens the barrier that varnish creates against your ablution water and promotes nail health! It's even vitamin-enriched with argan oil, vitamins C and B5, and all the goodies your beautiful hands need. The nail polishes feature tailored names created by us with you in mind, like "Haram-Bae" and "Wallah Bro Wipe Out", as well as names inspired by common names for Muslim girls, like "What the Fatima?", "Ig-Noor the Haters", and "The Perfect Amani-cure", named after our founder and #HEIC Amani Al-Khatahtbeh. Many of us are the girls who could never find our names on a keychain, so of course we wanted to provide that experience for our #MuslimGirlArmy through this collection. This collaboration with ORLY is a major way that we are making space for diversity in the beauty industry. There's no reason why options shouldn't be available for all women to practice beauty in the way that suits them and satisfies their needs. We're not defined by mainstream industries, we're redefining them. You can get your hands on the collection here! Share Tweet Share Pin It Previous Article 30 Outfits in 30 Days of Ramadan: Day 9 Next Article Short Story: The Light of the Moon Written by MG Staff Notes straight from our desk. Contact us at email@example.com We deleted 14 spam messages. Rachael Jun 6, 2017 How is this different from inglot other than your name is on it? Orly is not a Muslim company and no shuyookh seem to be involved here. Shame you didn't team up w existing Muslim breathable brands. Reply lonely paradise Jun 7, 2017 The main reason why in islam nail polish is not allowed is not about the ingredients, but when cleaning up, polish does not allow water to penetrate through. Reply Antoinette Haren Sep 4, 2017 Do the test. I did. I pit the polish on paper. I let it dry the I put water over it and sure enough the water went through Reply a u r Jun 7, 2017 like the Rachel's point.Look for a Halal company to buy and support there Halal products,Look for a brand called VIVRE which is getting ready to launch there line of halal and vegan products which are made in the USA. Reply Rachael Jun 9, 2017 Thanks for this! The only Muslim brands I heard of before this were Maya Cosmetics and Tuesday in Love. Great experiences with them. Will check out vivre. The names are completely disrespectful, just for the cool factor 🙁 Reply Maryam Salman Jun 7, 2017 "What the Fatima?" is this seriously the name? I find this very offensive. Fatima (peace and blessings upon her) was an incredible Muslim women from our history. To replace her name with a swear word is so offending and I am just appalled we would use her name this way. Please consider changing it. Reply xxBastet Jun 11, 2017 Even speaking as a non Muslim, I find the naming of these products offensive. Besides sounding gimmicky it seems to be a ploy to sell product. I'm sure there could have been many more names the could have used that wouldn't have offended the people they were marketing to. Reply Fariha Jun 15, 2017 Assalaamu alaikum! A nail polish company is launching a nail polish titled "What the Fatima". This play on words is derogatory and disrespectful to one of the most significant women of Islam. After several attempts to contact them requesting them to change the name, they have ignored our plea. We are asking the community to sign a petition to request them to change the name. Please help support our cause by signing this petition and standing up for the blessed daughter of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ; someone whom Heﷺ loved and literally stood for each time she entered the room. JazakAllahu khair! Wassalaam! https://www.change.org/p/orly-muslim-girl-change-the-nail-polish-name-what-the-fatima Reply Nia Jun 11, 2017 Not sure where I should begin, change the polish name and DO NOT call it what the Fatima? Do you not know who Fatima is? And you using it in a phrase like that, where people are constantly using swear words, it does not matter if you change the word, everyone know what the original phrase is, be more creative be more original. Did you get actual Shaikhs/scholars to test this? Just by putting halal ingredients does not make it halal, you completely forgot the reason why nail polish is not allowed in the first place. Reply Adelwolf Jun 14, 2017 What the hell – "Haram-bae"? You mean "Haram" as in "forbidden or proscribed by Islamic law" ? Are you just grabbing any Islamic/Arabic sounding word to fit into your catchy-pop-reference disaster of a promo video? Is that actually the name of the product? FFS… Reply Maryam Jun 15, 2017 I find it ironic that you use to give Tuesday in Love nail polish in your subscription box. Not only are they a Muslim owned company, but their polish actually works and allows water to go right through without having do all that rubbing nonsense? How come you guys didn't team up with them and support a muslim company? Reply Maryam Jun 16, 2017 Oh… And here's another smart move.. Turns out orlys ceo is a major zionist and islamophobe.. Really guys? https://www.change.org/p/amani-muslimgirl-com-muslim-girl-supports-israeli-defense-force-and-anti-islam-sentiment-with-orly Reply Reflecting Pool Jun 16, 2017 …well I thought it was cool… Reply Hanna Jul 4, 2017 for anyone doubting how "halal" this product was.. looks like Canadian brand Tuesday in Love just called them out on it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTDgANVty1A Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Connect with: Your email address will not be published. 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Cam Newton is still experiencing pain in his right shoulder a year and a half after it was surgically repaired.
It's bothering Newton to the point that it is a factor in games and practice. He could have another procedure after the season.
"But at the end of the day, I just know, I'm healthy enough to play," the Carolina Panthers quarterback said. "I'm not going to let nothing hold me back from being able to help my team. I definitely don't want to be a liability. I just want to make sure that I'm putting myself and this team in the best position to win football games."


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It's back! The Swallow's Inn annual Chili Cook Off is back! Saturday, May 5th, 2018. Gates open at 12:00. $5 gets you in the gate to enjoy chili sampling, beer, music and dancing as chili heads compete for this regional title. Music provided by Family Style and Jann Browne. More details to follow, but be sure and save the date!
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Earlier Event: May 5Rancho Days Fiesta - Heritage Hill Historical Park
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Čeprav je Praga lepo mesto, ne glede na to, kateri del dneva jo občudujete, je ta še posebej očarljiva ponoči. Ko zaide sonce, utripanje lučk osvetli zgodovinske zgradbe v mestu, ki so najboljše vidne z reke Vltave, ki teče skozi center mesta.
Na našem praškem rečnem križarjenju boste potovali po Vltavi navzdol, mimo znamenitosti kot so Karlov most, praško Malo mesto, cerkev sv. Nikolaja, Praški grad in Narodno gledališče – medtem, ko boste uživali v odlični večerji in glasbi v živo na krovu. Večerja je bifejska in jo sestavljajo tople in hladne jedi, prejeli pa boste tudi pijačo dobrodošlice, ki je vključena v ceno križarjenja.
Po vkrcanju na ladjo vas bodo sprejele naše hostese, ki bodo skrbele za vaše udobje med križarjenjem. Hostese niso nadomestilo turističnega vodiča, kljub temu pa vam bodo zagotovile vsaj osnovne informacije o programu križarjenja in pomagale, če boste imeli kakršna koli vprašanja ali težave. Tam bodo tudi profesionalni točaji in gostinsko osebje, ki bodo poskrbeli za vas.
Boat Departure Point
You can arrive directly at the embankment from which the boat departs. The boat is located between the Čechův Bridge and Šfefánikuv Bridge, closer to the Štefánikuv Bridge. It takes about 15 minutes to get there from the Old Town Square. The easiest way is to go down Pařížská Street, and when you reach the riverbank, walk down to the pier and continue to the right of Prague Castle until you see the boat marked with the sign CLASSIC RIVER. Please be at the boat departure pier at least 15min before boat departure time. If you booked transportation to the boat, the driver will pick you up directly at the hotel reception or at the given address.
Pogosta vprašanja
Are the boats heated or air-conditioned?
All our Prague boat trips take place on comfortable, well-maintained boats with built in air-conditioning as well as heating, so that you'll be comfortable no matter what the season. You can also sit inside the boat if it's cold, or outside on the deck on warm nights. Most of our cruises take place on the Classic River, Prague's biggest holiday boat that can hold up to 400 people. The boat has been fully refurbished with a stylish wooden pub on the lower deck, and three sunny upper decks that are the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the sunset.
Do I need to pre-book this cruise?
Yes. Due to our Prague river cruise's popularity as well as the limited places on board, you'll normally need to book in advance. Once you've booked, we'll confirm your reservation within 12 hours. If you need to cancel and want a refund, be sure to inform us at least two hours in advance so you won't be charged any cancellation fees.
How to get to the Prague boat trip departing point
When you book, you'll have three options for getting to the pier from where the boat leaves:
- You can make your own way there.
- You can meet at the kiosk in central Prague, where a bus will take you to the pier (at no extra charge).
- You can book a private transfer with us so to pick you up (now included in our special offer – free) and drop you off at your hotel afterwards. We charge CZK 300 one way for up to four people, and CZK 400 one way for parties of between five and eight people.


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The Rural Health Professions Summer Preceptorship for College Students
The Rural Health Professions Summer Preceptorship for College Students is a rural immersion program for health professions students. It is a six-week, paid, full-time experience.
June 10 – July 23, 2019
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – Centralia
Centralia, IL
June 12 – July 24, 2019
Gibson Area Hospital
Gibson City, IL
The Preceptorship program is a full-time opportunity set in two rural communities in Illinois: Gibson City and Centralia. Four students are selected for each site and spend each week shadowing different healthcare professionals within the community.
Students work together in weekly classroom sessions and for their Community Service Learning (CSL) project, which is the culminating experience of the program and allows students to apply their understanding of healthcare to a real-life community health priority.
The experience is designed to:
- Provide experience in a rural health care setting
- Acquaint students with rural lifestyle
- Convey awareness, knowledge and appreciation for a variety of health professions disciplines
- Create awareness of rural health needs
- Introduce students to rural practice and encourage consideration of practicing in a
rural area
Eligible Health Professions Disciplines
Health professions students must have at least completed their sophomore year of undergraduate training and demonstrate an interest in rural health care.
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Social Work
• Physician Assistant
• Physical Therapy
• Nutrition
• Speech & Language Pathology
• Other health professions as appropriate
A Typical Six-Week Rural Experience
- Engage in up to 16 days of shadowing a variety of different health care providers including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, mental health providers, physical therapists, public health professionals, home health workers, hospice staff, etc.
- Complete a three-day orientation to the host hospital, including an introduction to hospital management
- Complete a Windshield Tour of the community
- Reside in a rural community for six weeks
- Attend a variety of health care team meetings, including ethics committees, care coordination meetings, medical discharge meetings, tumor board meetings, etc.
- Complete a community service learning (CSL) project with interdisciplinary intern group
- Participate in weekly faculty-guided classroom discussions involving rural health care practice and theories as well as weekly journal reflections related to their shadowing experiences
Participation in all activities is mandatory and students must have their own transportation.
Community Service Learning Project
The Community Service Learning (CSL) Project is an integral part of the preceptorship. The purpose of the CSL is to emphasize the community context of health care. The project is decided on by the host site and benefits the larger community. Students spend at least one day a week working on the project which is guided by faculty and community preceptors. Below is a list of some of the previous projects completed by students:
- Helped a local health department with their IPLAN process
- Developed a worksite walking program for local hospital
- Created a community health directory for the local community
- Facilitated a health and wellness Fun Fest targeting children in kindergarten through
8th grade and their families
- Developed patient education materials around various chronic diseases
To apply
Health professions students who have completed sophomore year by the start of the program as well as graduate and professional-level students are eligible to apply.
The following documents are required to apply:
- Completed application (www.ncrhp.uic.edu under student opportunities)
- Personal statement that reflects your interest in:
−−Exploring a variety of health professions
−− Rural immersion and your interest in learning about rural health care
−− Engaging in a community health project
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Letter of recommendation from a facultyinstructor
- $25 application fee. Checks can be made out to the University of Illinois
Applications are not considered complete until all materials and fee have been received.
Applications are due Sunday, February 17, 2019.
For More Information
Vicky Rhine, MPH
University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford
National Center for Rural Health Professions
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Who knew the tiny space between the vagina and the anus could cause so many problems! This tissue, known as the perineum, can become strained during vaginal childbirth and is at risk of spontaneous or surgical tearing.
What is perineal tearing...
There are different degree's depending on how deep the tear is and what tissues are affected. There are also anterior tears – the top portion of the vagina, and posterior tears – involving the bottom portion of the vagina.
- A first degree tear involves the top layers of skin or the frenulum of the labia minora.
- A second degree tear goes a bit deeper involving the muscles below.
- A third degree tear involves the vaginal tissue.
- A fourth degree tear is more serious and occurs from the vagina to the anus and surrounding tissue.
Third and fourth degree tears should be repaired by an experienced obstetrician. Approximately 50% of all mothers will have some degree of perineal tearing, however, most tears are first or second degree and require stitches to promote healing.
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Delivery position – To prevent or minimize perineal trauma, the best positions to deliver is on hands in knees, side lying, or in a squat position. These positions alleviate pressure from this area. Your midwife or medical doctor will also apply pressure to this area during delivery of the head and face and may even tell you when to push to ease the perineum during labour.
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The more common reasons a mom may experience a perineal tear include: first time moms, larger babies, and use of forceps, however, this is not always the case.* There does not seem to be a correlation with oxytocin use or epidural anesthesia and increased risk of tears.
While the perineum is generally not top of mind for most women while they are pregnant, taking the time to massage and soften this area prior to delivery may save problems afterwards.
See this post for information about perineal massage.
Related posts:
5 necessities for quicker perineal healing after childbirth
Dr. Beverly's botanical padsicle recipe
Dr. Beverly's topical perineal healing brew recipe
Dr. Beverly's Mom and baby bath perineal healing recipe
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Heal-thy land, Heal-thy people
At the opening of the Conservation Week launch on Thursday night, Te Marino Lenihan, on behalf of Ngāi Tūāhuriri, spoke directly to the theme of Healthy Nature, Healthy People.
"Toitū te marae o Tangaroa; Toitū te marae o Tāne; Toitū te iwi; If the domains of Tangaroa (water) and Tāne (land) are strong and vibrant; so too will people be strong and vibrant".
He asked us to think about the words differently - heal-thy land; heal-thy people.
It was a theme reflected earlier that day as our team from Te Pūtahitanga sat with kōhanga reo kids, the people of Ngati Wheke and peace activists in the rose garden at Lyttelton to commemorate Te Ra o Parihaka. The remembrance service at the old gaol site recalls a shameful history back in 1879, in which over 420 ploughman in Taranaki were imprisoned for ploughing their fields, and erecting their fences on the land they called home.
Without any consultation with leaders, Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi, the constabulary pulled down the fences to allow for a road to be built through the settlement of Parihaka. But as soon as they were pulled down, the people of Parihaka Pa put them up again: it was the first marks of global passive resistance – the foundation for peace - which the world later witnessed in the actions of Mahatma Gandhi or Martin Luther King.
Up to 400 ploughmen were held without trial in prisons in Lyttelton, Hokitika, Dunedin and Ripapa Island. 136 years later, in the quiet churchyard at Rapaki, tamariki played around the Memorial to the women and children who forever mourn those men, the men who never returned to their tribal homeland.
A different dimension to healing the land was seen on Saturday at Te Pataka o Rakaihautu, in the heartland of Wairewa. With the blessing of the rūnanga, the Rod Donald hut was opened to both act as a living memory of the late Green Party leader and also to act as a facility for families to live on and off the land, to be restored in the great outdoors, to live simply and sustainably. At the opening, Iaean Cranwell from Wairewa, spoke about the dream of the rūnanga to have their tamariki mokopuna playing in the hills and learning the ancestral names all around them.
It is what some are now calling 'wilderness therapy' – the notion that nature is an awesome teacher. In amongst the applications we have received at Te Pūtahitanga we have been really impressed by the pioneering spirit evident in Te Tau Ihu with Whenua Iti and Abel Tasman Waka Tours – both of which are focused on teaching lifeskills while having an incredible time in the beautiful land and water in our own backyard.
At the other end of the island, Te Pūtahitanga is also investing in Rangatahi Tumeke a four day camp in the Catlins starting and finishing at Te Aroha Marae, Awarua (Bluff). This is an opportunity for rangatahi to experience life in the outdoors while learning stories of their tūpuna, whenua, moana and ngāhere.
In thinking about rangatahi magic, all of us here at Te Pūtahitanga wish all whānau courage and encouragement for the next few weeks of Level 1, 2, 3 and scholarship examinations. Have a look at the timetable over the next four weeks and let's wish all our young scholars well. And in that light, I would like to send out a challenge to all our kura throughout Te Waipounamu to do what these teachers at Fraser High have done in providing a message of support to all their students in the next few weeks ahead.
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Geenaw Hugs :)
Geena, I know you're not going to homecoming but if you were....
This is exactly how it would be ;b
And that picture I found says "True Luff" in big fancy letters, I found it on Google :D the kittehs have crowns and they're hugging eachother! Its so cute!^_^
Chapter 1
True Luffs!
"No one," said Chris. "I don't think anyone would want to-"
"GEENA doesn't have a date either, the poor girl," Diane cut in. "Hey! Lightbulb! Why don't you two go together?"
Geena tried keeping her emotions together as Chris said "Sure, why not?" and got out of the car because Diane just stopped in front of his house.
They both exploded with happiness as he disappeared out of sight.
"What're you going to wear?! You have to wear something really nice when Chris kisses you, ya know, to get the mood going," said Diane going through Geena's closet.
"Yeah... wait, who said he was going to kiss me?!"
"Let's see... Geena... where are your dresses?! We need to go shopping!"
Geena sighed, Diane was so silly! Chris wouldn't kiss her! she thought, because she has such a low self-esteem even though she's beautiful and everyone else in the whole universe thinks so... especially Chris.
~Day of Homecoming... boy that went by fast!~
Geena stepped out of Diane's car, as she did many times before but feeling different this time, she feels pretty. (ahem. She IS pretty but I'm writing some of this as her thoughts, so she refuses to believe anything great about herself ;b)
Diane stepped out also, looking equally as gorgeous as Geena and with hooked arms the two best friends strolled in the gym. All heads turned as they opened the doors and walked aound, looking for their dates. Diane found hers right away, so Diane tugged Geena along to meet him. The three of them conversed for a bit but Geena started to feel like a third wheel. She also wanted to see Chris. She wanted to see if he was wearing a tux. And if he brought her a flower like Diane's date. And if he was going to askGeena to marry him like Addie always mentioned and asked her very often. Of course not, that's silly! she said to herself. Besides... my future husband is Darren Criss.
A second later, Geena felt the sleeve of her red dress being tugged.
"Geena... Chris!" Exclaimed her other friend, Ivory, excitedly.
She didn't need to say any further explanation. Chris, the true love, was coming her way. His hands beheld nothing. No flowers or a ring. He wasn't even wearing a suit! Just his pizza place uniform. But that didn't matter at all to Geena, because of what he had said to her when he approached her. (so smoofly ;D).
"I left work early," he whispered. Geena wouldn't have heard him if he was farther away, the music was so lod, but there wasn't much space between their faces.
"W-Why would you do that?" Geena asked sillily (yesh, a new word:))
"So I could be here with you!! You ARE my date after all."
Her cheeks turned pink and butterflies were fluttering around, using their tiny fists to punch the insides of Geena's stomach, which tickled her, so she giggled.
Chris smiled, Geena was so silly! As much as he enjoyed talking to her, though, he didn't want to stand around all this time. He took her hand in his. "Let's dance!" And without her approval he dragged her to the main floor. He began dancing awkwardly, and making her dance awkwardly. It was such a good time. They must've danced for about an hour. The music was so lively and pop-y and it made you want to move your butt. But then the music started going slower... the astmosphere changed completely. Looking around they both noticed couples getting closer together, clinging onto eachother. Geena took this as a cue to sit down, take a break, eat some Cheetos. But Chris stopped her.
"Where you going?" He asked gently, their heads were coming closer again.
"Oh... um, I just thought you wouldn't wanna dance to this...." The color was rising in her face again.
"Not with anyone else. Just you."
"Oh... okay," she agreed putting her arms around around his neck while he put his around her waist. Geena drew in a deep breath to contain herself.
Nerves seemed to conquer her body; she kept stepping on Chris' feet and her hands were shaking uncontrollably.
"S-Sorry, sorry," she kept repeating. "Sorry."
He laughed, "Don't worry about it. I never really liked these shoes anyway."
Geena smiled nervously, staring at her feet. But Chris' face averted her eyes. They were so close already but he was coming closer.
"Hey, Geena."
"C-Chris,"" she tried extra hard to keep her voice as steady as possible.
"You look more amazing than usual," he said, so charmingly;). Geena was too over whelmed with happiness to respond. "You know, Geena, it's really hard for a guy to admit his feelings but, you should know... I like you a lot. For a while now."
She was absloutely appauled. "Is this a dream? It's too good to be true...."
Chris filled in the tiny gap between them placing his lips on her's. Geena was sure this wonderful moment wasn't a dream, it felt so real, Chris liked her! A lot! Yeah. She really liked him. A lot.
You're gonna be together forever! said a voice in her head. It sounded like Addie's.
Chris pulled back, it felt like they were the only two people standing there, Breezi the biitch wasn't looking as mad as over and no one was watching them (creepers!) with shocked faces. No one was as shocked as Geena and Chris, though, by Chris' daring actions.
They weren't complaining, though.
*YYaaaaay! Happily every after!! Then after that their hearts and genitals start dancing and singing, the end ;b
I luff yew, Geenaww!!! So does Chris!!:);)


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But the fun doesn't stop when you buy your car. You can use the same power of negotiation to get amazing deals on your car insurance. Even if you start by doing a quick search into something as simple as car insurance australia (if you live in this country), you'll be on the right track to find the best deals for your car, which is what we all want. And because you pay insurance monthly, the gains only compound over time. I'll show you how.
The importance of good car insurance
When I first purchased car insurance, I ended up getting it from a company with fantastic insurance rates because I wanted to save money each year. For example, Chubb Insurance is one of the most adaptable auto insurance providers. Unfortunately the one I went with was also the worst insurance company in the world.
The company lost my paperwork, "accidentally" overcharged me, and spammed my mailbox every week with letters. Eventually, I got fed up and decided to switch. After calling a bunch of places and negotiating with different insurers, I found a company that saved me nearly $200 every six months (almost $400 a year).
If I would have compared and negotiated from the start, I would have saved hundreds of dollars and lots of headaches.
My point? Insurance is not a commodity. If you go with the cheapest insurer and it turns out that they "accidentally" overcharge you — and worst case scenario — can't even fulfill your claim, then it's your fault and you should have gone for a more legitimate policy provider like Discovery Insure.
That's why you want to pick a reputable company even if that means paying $50 or so more each year. And negotiating a great rate with these companies isn't that complicated either — as long as you follow the steps I outline below and use the right scripts.
How to negotiate car insurance
Step 1: Set a goal of how much coverage you need
Most US states — besides New Hampshire and Virginia — require you to get car insurance as well as a certain amount of liability coverage you need.
When it comes to the amount of liability that's required, you'll typically need to find coverage in three areas:
- Bodily injury (per person). This is the amount that is covered for each person who gets hurt during an accident.
- Bodily injury (total). The most an insurance company will cover for bodily injury per accident.
- Property damage (total). This does not include your own property. This amount only covers the damage sustained to the property of others.
Though every state requires you to get a certain amount of liability coverage, the full amount of the coverage varies.
Here's a comprehensive list of car insurance coverage requirements for each state (ex: Alabama requires $25,000 for bodily injury per person).
Other coverage options
Aside from state requirements regarding liability, most car insurers will provide 5 other coverage options. Deciding which ones you want is a matter of personal preference and factors like how old your car is.
The coverages are:
- Uninsured motorists. Some states require you to be insured to protect against uninsured motorists. This coverage helps you in the event that you get into an accident with someone who isn't insured and can't pay for your car repair and/or medical bills.
- Medical costs. If you're injured in an accident, the insurance company will pay some or all of your medical bills (depending on the coverage and how much the bill is).
- Personal injury protection. Like uninsured motorists coverage, some states require you to get this as a minimum. This pays for any medical expenses or lost wages you might encounter due to a collision.
- Collision. This coverage typically protects your vehicle against collisions with other motorists or objects. Good if you're prone to accidentally backing up into the mailbox.
- Comprehensive. This coverage tends to cover the whole gamut of things that might happen to your car such as hail, water, and fire damage; if it gets stolen; vandalism; or total destruction. I wouldn't suggest getting this coverage if your car is already pretty old or isn't worth much.
Consider your options and decide what you want out of your insurance coverage. Once you do that, you'll be ready for step 2.
Step 2: Figure out your current plan
If you don't have your current plan in front of you, how can you hope to save?
That's why you need to find out what your current policy looks like. Go digging through the glove compartment for it, check your files, or call your insurance company. This is important information you can leverage when negotiating with your current insurance provider.
At a very least, you need to know how much you're paying and for what services.
Here are the numbers of the most popular car insurance providers that you can use to call to find out your policy now.
By now you should have your policy in front of you. This includes what type of coverage you have as well as your deductibles and how much you're paying in premiums.
You're now ready to begin comparing it with other car insurers.
Step 3: Shop around
To start, you can use a rate comparer tool such as this one to compare quotes from different insurers.
I prefer talking to a rep on the phone, though, because they always tell me about other deals that the websites don't offer.
When consulting with a rep or looking up quotes online, be sure to find out how much exactly you'll be paying in these two areas:
- Premiums. This is the price you'll pay for your plan. Typically, insurers offer 6-month and 12-month policies, and provide options for payment plans including paying for coverage all at once, quarterly, or month-by-month.
- Deductibles. This is the portion you'll pay out of pocket before your insurer pays the rest.
This is all a matter of personal preference though. If you're a good driver and/or don't typically drive your car often, opt for higher deductibles for lower premiums.
If you're accident prone, drive a lot, or have kids that plan to learn how to drive soon, definitely opt for the lower deductible.
No matter the case, you should know exactly the coverage you want along with the limits for each. That way it makes everything much simpler to compare.
To help keep everything organized, you can use an Excel or Google Spreadsheet. Here's a good template to leverage during your search.
Once you get a few solid quotes, compare them to what you're currently paying. You're going to be able to make a sound argument with your insurance rep as to why you should get a lower rate once you do.
Which brings us to…
Step 4: Lower your rates with this car insurance negotiation script
Now it's finally time to call up insurance reps — including the one you currently have — and negotiate an awesome deal with scripts.
Before you do that, though, there are two things to keep in mind when speaking to a representative.
- Stay polite — but firm. Don't just call up the rep and scream, "GIVE ME LOWER CAR INSURANCE!!!!" (I've tried, it doesn't end well.) You need to handle the negotiation with finesse and civility — even if the representative is short with you. Nothing throws a wrench into negotiations quite like pissing off the one person who can help you.
- This is not a win/lose situation. You can't just make a demand and expect the person to give it to you. However, insurance companies are willing to offer discounts to make or keep high-value customers. Prepare to make your case as to why you're such a good customer and you'll see results.
Keep those two things in mind when you call up the representative and I promise you, you'll find a great deal.
Calling to renegotiate your current policy
If you already have a car insurance policy but just want to negotiate for better rates, use the following script.
ACME INSURANCE: Hello, Acme Insurance. How may I help you today?
YOU: I'd like to negotiate a policy. [Other insurance company] is offering to insure me for $XXX less for [coverage]. I'd like to know if there's a better deal from you, please.
Wait for their response. Negotiating with this technique is much harder to do with car insurance companies than banks — but it is possible. If they're stubborn and try to shoot you down, keep pressing at it. Don't make it easy for them to say no.
ACME INSURANCE: Sorry, but our rates are fixed at this time and we can't change it due to [some BS excuse about why they can't give you a lower rate].
YOU: Well, I've been a good driver for X years now and would love a lower rate. What else can you do to help me?
ACME INSURANCE: Hmm, one second sir. I see that you're a really good customer. I'm going to check with my supervisor. Can you hold for a second?
I was able to check with my supervisor and can lower that policy by X%. Does that work?
Getting a response like that is the best case scenario. However, there might be the chance that they deny you a discount based on this tactic alone. If this happens, I suggest you do the following:
- Don't stop until you get a yes. Persistence is integral in negotiations. If you keep at it and make a strong case, they'll be backed into a position where they'll want to give you what you want.
- Try again later. Like the Magic 8 Ball says, sometimes you just have to try again later. If the first car insurance rep keeps shutting you down, thank them for their time, hang up, and dial again for a new rep. This one might be a little more amenable to your suggestions.
- Refocus your negotiations. If they won't give you a discount because their competitors are offering better rates, don't worry. There are still other ways to get fantastic deals — which I'll go into in the next section.
This isn't the only way to get a lower car insurance rate, though. By asking certain questions, you'll be able to unlock deals you didn't even know existed.
Calling to negotiate a new policy
You might be searching for your first car insurance policy ever. Or you might be looking to see what's better than your current one.
No matter the case, it's time to start digging deep and asking detailed questions to uncover the saving these companies have hidden from you. The majority of people won't even ask questions like these, so reps will be caught off guard — giving you the advantage.
First, you're going to want to start the same as above. Here it is again.
ACME INSURANCE: Hello, Acme Insurance. How may I help you today?
YOU: I'd like to negotiate a policy. [Other insurance company] is offering to insure me for $XXX less for [coverage]. I'd like to know if there's a better deal from you, please.
If they shoot you down, remember you can always:
- Reiterate the fact that you want a better deal and keep persisting.
- Hang up the phone and call back to negotiate with a different rep.
If you get the lower rate — or even if you don't — you can refocus the negotiations and start asking for the hidden deals that many car insurers don't tell you about.
Here are a few good questions to ask to uncover those gems:
"How much would I save if I insure my car and house with you?" Some insurers will discount if you insure your house through them as well as your car.
"What about renewal discounts? What can you offer me as a discount for long-term membership?" Reminding them of the fact that you're looking to be a longtime customer goes a long way in ingratiating yourself to them.
"Can I save money by prepaying my entire year up front?" Many insurers will offer huge policy discounts if you prepay for an entire year.
"Let's check my car. I know other firms offer discounts for features like anti-lock brakes. What about you?" Not many people realize this, but many car insurance companies will offer better premiums if your car has safety features such as anti-lock brakes, airbags, and four wheel drive.
"What kind of low-mileage discounts do you offer?" If you find yourself taking the bus or biking to work more than you ever drive, you might qualify for a low-mileage discount with car insurance companies.
"If I enrolled in a defensive-driving course, what kind of discount would you offer? Oh, really? Which courses qualify?" Car insurance companies want you to be a safe driver. That's why some are willing to discount you if you take a course aimed at making you one.
"What about discounts for my employer? (Tell them the specific name of your employer.)" Some employers partner with car insurance companies in order to get great rates for their employees. Check to see if your company does this.
"Some insurance companies offer discounts for low-risk occupations (engineers). What kind of competitive rates do you offer?" Insurance companies take a look at many things when it comes to determining your rate — including your employment. After all, a NASCAR driver is probably going to have higher rates than a CPA.
"Am I paying for roadside assistance? What other additional benefits am I paying for?" Many times, you don't need certain benefits such as roadside assistance (if you're in AAA, you already have it). In fact, many credit cards offer roadside assistance as well. Getting rid of these "benefits" could give you a good discount.
"Can you walk me through the deductible changes I could make to save money?" Deductibles are what you pay before your insurance policy kicks in. By requesting higher deductibles, you can lower your costs substantially. For example, increasing your deductible from $200 to $500 could reduce your collision and comprehensive coverage cost by 15 – 30%. Going to a $1,000 deductible can save you more than 40%. Before choosing a higher deductible, be sure you have enough money set aside to pay it if you have a claim.


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The days of awkwardly avoiding eye contact with hovering sales associates are slowly coming to an end. It's video killed the radio star, rehashed: ecommerce is killing the retail star.
I for one say good riddance.
The first to fall has been the big box retailers: the Targets, and the Future Shops. While there are numerous causes that can be attributed to each folding big box store chain, those who seemed too big to fail, I'm surprised more people aren't assigning fault to the lack of an omni-channel presence. In fact, many retailers are struggling with omni-channel. But why?
[Money is] coming out of traditional retail's pockets, because traditional retail is awkward and bo-ring.
There are (and likely will continue to be) those who are staunchly refusing to acknowledge that times are in fact changing – and likely for good. 96% of shoppers now shop both online and in-store for any one particular retailer. In Canada, 76% of households are online, and the average Canadian spent approximately $1,210 in 2014. The projected Canadian online retail spend is $40 billion by 2019. Yet only 46% of Canadian businesses even have a business online, and only 19% of those websites are optimized for mobile (something that is increasingly important thanks to Google's latest update).
What this all translates into is that Canadians are spending lots of money online. But we consumers aren't necessarily making any more, which means all that money has to come from somewhere. And it's coming out of traditional retail's pockets, because traditional retail is awkward and bo-ring.
Omni-channel shopping is the future
But maybe I should amend my lyrical 70′s callback I began this article with: ecommerce is indeed killing the retail star… at the moment. What retail businesses online, offline, and those that have a combination of both on- and offline presences need to do is embrace the idea of omni-channel retailing.
Omni-channel promises the consumer a unified shopping experience, and one where the customer is truly king.
Different from having just a storefront and a website, omni-channel promises the consumer a unified shopping experience, and one where the customer is truly king. This is what the people want! From Retail Customers Experience:
- 56% of consumers are comparing prices against other retailers
- 51% are comparing prices against the same store's online price
- 51% are browsing reviews and recommendations
And this is all while they shop. Even worse, 78% of consumers reported to the CGI Group that they have experienced encounters with sales persons who are unaware of their own online promotions. How annoying.
The retail industry should be striving for a unified shopping experience both online and off, yet retailers are struggling to adopt omni-channel into their folds. If you've read the book The Retail Revival by Doug Stephens, you already know that some of these retailers are simply stuck in the past, waiting for the day where traditional retail will once again reign supreme. But I hate to break it to you: that day isn't coming. The internet is here to stay, and people use it to shop.
Putting the 'wow' online
But the bricks-and-mortar store isn't something to display in a museum just yet; it's just that the traditional retail store model needs to die (or at least be resurrected). Especially in the clothing industry and the high value commodities sector, people are still going to want to touch, try on, and test out your products. You'll need a place to do this, but to entice your customers into your store, you need to be awesome. You need to be able to wow your customers, and that 'wow' has to be a unified experience both online and in the real world.
This means no more awkwardly avoiding eye contact with customer service reps. This means creating an experiential omni-channel retail experience that your customers crave.
So why not give the customer what they want?


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Each November, families around the country will gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving. For some in our community, this is very difficult due to increased financial stresses.
On Sunday, November 18, we are going to be giving away frozen turkeys with all the fixin's to prepare a Thanksgiving meal to families in need at no charge to them. Meals will be distributed at both our Berne and Decatur locations after the services.


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Canada's 150th Birthday Celebrations
This year we are celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation, a.k.a. birthday! Check out some of the festivities happening this year and show your Canadian pride! Hint: fireworks will be extra-ordinary this year – be sure not to miss them!
Canada's 150th at Canada Place (including Fireworks!)
When: July 1 & 2
Where: Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza and surrounding city streets
Address: 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4
Event highlights:
- Daytime event featuring five performance stages featuring Sam Roberts, Fefe Dobson, Emerson Drive, Hey Ocean!, Dragonette, Madeline Merlo, The Matinee, and many more
- Citizenship ceremony welcoming 150 new Canadians
- Coast Capital Savings Youth Zone
- Canadian Forces Zone with incredible displays and interactive exhibits
- Canada150 Zone
- North Point Lounge serving beer and wine, presented by Steam Whistle Brewing
- Kids Zone in Harbour Green Park (July 1 only)
- Canadian Oath reaffirmation ceremony presented by CIBC
- Multi-community fireworks show with simulcast by Rock 101 (July 1)
- Pancake breakfast (July 2)
- Canada150 parade through downtown Vancouver (July 2)
Fore more information, click here.
To buy your fireworks viewing zone tickets, click here.
Canada's 150th at Grouse Grind – The Peak of Vancouver
When: July 1
Where: Grouse Mountain
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Special Canada Day activities:
- Peak Yoga (9:30am-10:30am, Mountaintop Plaza): Kick off your Canada Day with a complimentary, 1-hour outdoor yoga practice presented by YYoga.
- Party in the Plaza (11am-6pm, Mountaintop Plaza): Join us in the Plaza for a special Canada Day BBQ* and Beer Garden*, live DJ music and a live band, and a Street Hockey Shoot-Out Challenge. *à la carte prices apply
- Canada Day Pop-Up Shop (11am-6pm, in front of the Mountaintop Chalet): Gear up with everything Canada.
- Grizwald the Grizzly bear (11am-5pm, various locations): Snap a photo with our lovable mountain mascot.
- Guinness World Record Attempt (1:00pm, The Cut): Be a part of history and help us achieve the Guinness World Record for the "largest human maple leaf"! Wear your best red outfit and follow the signs to the top of The Cut. There are also lots of great draw prizes to be won.
- Picture Yourself Here (all day, various locations): Capture your Canada Day with our mountaintop as your backdrop! Look for the photo frames around the Mountaintop.
- Complimentary Canada Day temporary tattoos & flags (8am-8pm, Guest Services): Head to Guest Services at the Base or in the Mountaintop Chalet to get decked out for Canada Day.
- Axe-Throwing (2pm-6pm, Mountaintop): Be a lumberjack for the day and try your hand at hitting the bulls-eye.
For more information, click here.
Canada's 150th Yoga Special at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
When: July 1 10:00am-11:00am
Where: McArthurGlen Outlet
Address: 7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond, BC V7B 0B7
Event information:
- There will be live music!
- Dress in white, symbol of peace
- All yogis should be dressed in white from head to toe. See Lolë's white yoga collection here.
- All on-site participants will receive a free Lolë mat, a Lolë gift bag filled with a Lolë promo card and goodies from your favourite McArthurGlen Designer Outlet brands and local partners!
- The event will take place rain or shine.
- 9:30am Participants' arrival
- 10:00am Yoga session
- 11:00am End of yoga session
Yoga teacher: Amy Molema & Colleen Datt
Should the forecast call for extreme weather conditions that could cause major delays or changes, they'll let you know within 48 hours of the event. But you might want to have a light white jacket or a rain poncho ready just in case!
For more information and/or to buy your tickets, click here.
Canada's 150th Drumming Celebrations
When: July 1 10:00am-12:30pm (drumming at 11:00am)
Where: Creekside Park
Address: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
Spearheaded by a consortium of individuals and groups in the Chinese Canadian communities in eight cities across the country, including Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary and Vancouver, the project will engage all Canadians and residents to participate in a celebratory burst of patriotism on Canada's 150th birthday. This unified Canada 150 Drumming activity can be done on any variety of drums – hand drums, snare drums, steel drums, Highland drums, what have you – even pots and pans. And it's free! This commemorative, fun event will demonstrate the inclusive, multicultural society that Canada is all about. With proper registration and validation, we are working to achieve recognition in the Guinness World Records as "the largest geographic area of simultaneous drumming for a national day celebration".
Fore more information, click here.
To register, click here.
To see events in other areas of Metro Vancouver, click here.
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Brazilian Rosewood Guitar
Brazilian Rosewood Guitar
This one is not for sale but the old Brazilian Rosewood on this guitar came from a demolished house (located in Brazil) that stood for more than 200 years. The Red Spruce top came from a beam that held up a feed mill factory (New York City) that was demolished in 1904. The neck was salvaged from a local restaurant that was demolished about 15 years ago.
**Unfortunately, the last collection of this stock has been commissioned and is in the process of being built, stay tuned for pics**
The Adirondack Spruce (aka Red Spruce) top came from one of the beams of a New York City feed mill factory that was demolished in 1904. The guitar neck came from the bar top of a Daryl's restaurant that was demolished in 1997. At best guess the neck is at least 40 years old. The binding is Curly Koa, the bridge and fret board are Brazilian Rosewood and the Head Plate is Cocobolo Rosewood. The center stripe and end graph are curly maple.
PRICE - I have enough of this aged wood for two more commissioned guitars. The Brazilian Rosewood is over 200 years old, the Adirondack Spruce Tops are well over 200 years old and the Honduras Mahogany Necks are well over 40 years old.


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Vehicle Finance can be confusing. Here is our brief guide to what we can offer to make your new Mazda or used model more affordable than you may expect. You could possibly consider an higher specification? Please contact us for any further information.
Watch these short videos for information on the different types of finance available.
Click the video link above to find out more about Hire Purchase (HP) finance.
Click the video link below to find out more about Personal Contract Purchase (PCP).
Lease Purchase (LP) is the same as PCP but the final payment is not guaranteed. The benefit is cheaper payments than HP & PCP as there is no risk to the finance company as the final payment is settled by the customer.
Enquire About Finance
We offer a selection of competitive finance products to make funding your new Mazda easy and affordable. Listed below are some brief descriptions of funding methods and finance products available. Contact us for any further details you may require. Every customer has a different requirement, so please ask us for a written quotation.
When doing your calculations, remember that you will be losing any interest that money could attract. It could be that a 0% or low rate deal is available and using cash actually costs you money. In addition, attractive features like our new ' Payment Waiver ' can work positively for you if you are made redundant involuntarily, and keeping your savings might be considered prudent. Maintaining a strong credit history can also help in future should you apply for another loan, be it for a vehicle purchase or not. Take a look at some other funding methods below.
A traditional method of funding a vehicle purchase when not using cash. You pay an agreed deposit either before or at delivery and then monthly payments for up to 5 years. When the final payment is cleared you own the vehicle. Payments normally include interest and administration fees other than when a 0% APR or other special purchase scheme is available. The APR charged is always stated on quotations and documentation. Our ' Payment Waiver ' scheme applies to Instalment Credit agreements – see below.
Introduced in 2011, all new and used retail finance customers will benefit from our 'Payment Waiver' feature which will pay up to 6 monthly installments for those customers who are made redundant involuntarily ( that is through no fault of their own ). This benefit is included in your agreement completely free of charge and must not be confused with the various discredited payment protection insurance schemes which have been available from many lenders in the recent past. Any payments waived do not require paying back. Obviously there are reasonable terms and conditions and full details are available on request.
Combines the traditional ownership benefits of Instalment Credit with the favorable cashflow advantages of leasing, providing a business with ultimate flexibility. You choose initial outlay and the term to create the desired monthly payment. A 'balloon' payment can be deferred to the end of the agreement based on the anticipated value, but ant shortfall is your responsibility. After all payments are cleared, you own the vehicle.
This offers a low initial outlay and fixed monthly rentals. VAT is charged on rentals. To reduce payment a 'balloon' payment is often built in to the scheme, based on the estimated value at the end of the agreement. At the agreement end, you can sell the vehicle whilst benefiting from 100% of the sale proceeds. If a 'balloon' is included it must be paid at the end of the primary rental term, in full, regardless of the sale proceeds. There are extension options after the primary rental term, normally with a 'peppercorn' rental.
A new product to protect customers against losses if their vehicle is written off, or stolen and not recovered in the first three years of ownership. FSI is available to cash buyers as well as those purchasing on a finance scheme. For a competitive one-off payment FSI will pay the difference between what your insurance company pay out and the price you originally paid for the vehicle.
This will allow you to replace your loss with a similar new model with the minimum of extra cost. The policy can be cancelled by the customer at any time ( subject to an administration fee ) and a pro-rata refund will apply. We strongly recommend that our customers protect themselves with an FSI policy and avoid the potential hassle should a total loss claim occur within 3 years. We are happy to give full details, a product leaflet or product presentation on request.
As you can see above, there are many ways we can help finance your new Mazda, used car or van. Contact any of our sales team for a written quotation, advice on which funding method will suit you and details of any special schemes available.
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Each month, we share updates about our progress on the platform and plans for what's next.
This sprint includes some larger updates focused on usability, as well as an updated look and feel of the Peltarion Platform – making the user experience of the platform as productive as possible.
/ Usability
Tagging capability available for experiments list on the modeling and experiment pages. An experiment list can quickly become very long, including a vast amount of different experiment versions when a user updates and iterates versions before landing on an optimal AI model. This can make it hard to navigate between the experiments, find a specific experiment and keep track of differences. With the new functionality, it is now possible to add tags to an experiment, and then filter by these keywords, i.e., "best," "beta" and so forth.
Organizational member management enabled to the platform admin. Previously, an organization and its platform users had no quick way to edit and control the members having access to the platform. The member management was done through Peltarion. Today, it is all in the hands of the organization's platform administrator. Under Settings, the administrator can invite more collaborators or remove a member of the organization, change their role and thus make sure all users have the right capabilities. All collaborators can now get an overview of how many accounts have been purchased and how many are in use. Read more on the platform members view.
Look and feel of the platform updated, including color changes and "breadcrumbs" for easier navigation between pages. When logging into the platform, the landing page now gives the user essential information regarding the organization's resource usage and product updates, has quick links to the knowledge center and to the organization's projects.
/ Transparency
Transparent resource usage available. Users can now easily get an overview of their specific quota plan - meaning the computing time (GPU hours) and data storage space purchased as part of the license, including how much resource has been used and how much allowed computing time is left for the current month. This GPU usage is calculated in real time when training an experiment, and storage usage is calculated as datasets are uploaded or deleted. The GPU usage is reset at the beginning of every new month, while data storage usage is calculated over all uploaded datasets.
/ Fast Deployment
New deployment solution released with persistent deployment availability. In beta mode, the deployment endpoint was automatically created for any experiment, and a deployed service with unique access token was available for 48 hours only. With the new solution, the user can determine the availability of the deployment service per each experiment. The user can choose which experiment checkpoint should be deployed and define the names of the input and output parameters as appropriate. Most importantly, the user has the power over enablement of deployed service – when the deployment is enabled, other services can send requests and receive responses from the model. When needed, the user can disable serving of a specific model deployment temporarily or permanently. For those curious, the platform operational AI tutorial comes with a simple web app that enables users to easily build, deploy and see the new persistent deployment capability in action.
These were the main updates on the Peltarion Platform for the past sprint – and a lot more is in the pipeline. We'll continue to share updates on the progress of the Peltarion Platform every few weeks.