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Katie Holmes has settled a lawsuit against the company that publishes Star magazine.
The legal dispute was over a Star cover story that insinuated Holmes had a drug addiction.
The actress filed the $50 million (£30.7m) libel lawsuit in March against American Media Inc. following the publication of the magazine issue that featured a photo of Holmes on the cover alongside the words: "Addiction Nightmare: Katie Drug Shocker!"
The accompanying story did not report that Holmes was addicted to drugs. Instead, the article suggested that she took part in a Scientology practice that could allegedly give followers a feeling of euphoria.
"Of all the fabricated stories that continue to be published about me, this instance is beyond the pale. The publisher knew this outrageous story was false and printed it anyway to sell magazines," Holmes previously said of the cover and article.
Star published an apology to Holmes on the cover of its magazine this Wednesday.
The publication "did not intend to suggest that Ms Holmes was a drug addict or was undergoing treatment for drug addiction," read the apology.
The statement continued: "Star apologizes to Ms Holmes for any misperception and will be making a substantial donation to charity on Ms Holmes's behalf for any harm that we may have caused."
American Media reportedly gave a large donation to Dizzy Feet Foundation, an organization that brings dance to underprivileged children.
Further financial details of the settlement have not been reported.
Holmes, who starred in the recent Kennedys miniseries, accepted the apology and released a statement, reading: "With this dispute out of the way, I look forward to once again focusing my attention on my family and career".


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Jenna Lyons: Style & Life Inspiration
I'm honestly surprised it took me this long to create a post about Jenna Lyons. Most who know me well, are aware of my obsession with the amazing Jenna Lyons. She is basically my woman crush EVERYDAY. For those unfamiliar with this amazing woman; She is the creative director of J. Crew but she is so much more than that. She is an inspiring woman who happens to be extremely stylish. In a video shot for J.Crew in which Lyons shows off her collection of "shiny ponies"(beautiful shoes), Lyons says, "These I like because as far as I'm concerned leopard is a neutral". PERFECTION! She is funny, colorful and gives off a nerdy cool girl vibe. Lyons worked her way up in the company and transformed the company into what it is now. In an interview with Marie Claire, Lyons explains her view on overnight success,
"There's this Idea that everybody has to have everything right away. But you have to let the slow burn happen. I wasn't the superstar. I had to work for it. Really long hours"
At times we are all a bit hard on ourselves because we constantly compare ourselves to those who seemingly have the "perfect" lives and had everything handed to them, and we wonder why we aren't as lucky as they are. We seem to forget that not everyone took the easy route, some like Lyons started from the bottom and worked their way up. So rather than complaining about why my life isn't perfection, I will keep working harder to create my own version of perfection. I will also attempt to look as good as Jenna while working my ass off. Below are some of m favorite looks of hers(although all her looks are perfection). Hope you enjoy!

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further reading.
by dr. wayne d. dyer
published by
hay house
isbn 978-1401922948
the tiredness excuse is often used to stay stuck in old habits.
you don't have the energy to exercise in the morning or cook a lovely meal,
although you'd really love to.
you're too tired to transform your garden into the small paradise
that would make you so happy.
being convinced that you have no energy can very quickly turn into a self - fulfilling
the more energy you put into thinking about your tiredness,
the more tired you will feel.
usually the energy will start flowing automatically once you simply
get to work.
it's important to combat the tiredness virus with stimulating thoughts.
the first step is to focus your attention on the thing you want
to create instead of on what
(you think)
you can't do and haven't done yet.
'i don't have the energy'
'i live my life with passion and this
passion fills me with energy'
'i've never been able to travel because i don't have any money.'
' i can't work fewer hours, i've got to pay the bills.'
obviously some people have more financial means than others,
but even for the financially weak
' i can't afford it'
is a bad excuse.
for starters, what is your desire worth to you ?
how much are you prepared to invest?
what are you prepared to give up ? , if necessary.
what can you cut down on ?
in other words, what is the decisive factor here,
your stuff,
your possessions,
or your heart ?
in addition, once you become aware of your current wealth,
your thoughts will change.
be grateful for all the essential things in life that are free,
and for all the things you get automatically.
once you are aware of everything you have, you won't let
fear of lacking something
get in the way.
you will open your eyes to the abundance the world can offer you
and will see possibilities to fulfill your wishes.
you'll be aware of opportunities when they arise
and you will actively look for alternatives
to realise your dreams.
complaining about not having enough money will only
increase your sense of deficiency and keep
everything the way it was.
' i can't afford it'
can be turned into
' i am rich and i am connected to a source of boundless plenitude.'
did you notice
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New designs and a new post! I am excited to share My Mom's Junk new look with you in my latest post!!! It's been quiet on the blog but behind the scenes, it has been a whirlwind of activity. It seems like if I'm blogging about something, I don't have time to get the project done. For my sanity, that's just not an option anymore. That being said, I'm working around the clock to prepare for my ... Read More about My Mom's Junk New Look!
Fireweed by Sherwin Williams. A.K.A. The Color of Love
My vintage hunt prints have been in the vault, so to speak. I loved them because I grew up in an equestrian community but they had become passé. Along with brass, hunter green, and burgundy. I just couldn't quit them. Glad I held onto them because One Kings Lane just bombed my inbox with Rustic Dining Rooms and Equestrian Chic. I pulled them out of the attic!
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Construction Worker's Fatal Fall Raises Questions About Site Safety
May 24, 2018
The death of a construction worker who fell more than a dozen stories from a construction site in uptown Charlotte Wednesday afternoon is raising questions about the safety of the site.
Juvenito Mata-Hernandez, 24, was riding in a construction elevator at the 19th floor of the Legacy Union construction site when he fell out of it, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
The company behind the project, Gilbane Building Co., has a lengthy list of OSHA violations. OSHA records indicate that Gilbane received 35 violations, all related to fall protection, since 2009. The company paid more than $12,000 in penalty, according to OSHA records. Those violations took place in several states, from New Hampshire to Texas. Full story
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan DA Announce Criminal Charges in Multimillion Dollar Wage Theft and Insurance Fraud Case Against Gilbane-Used Subcontractor
May 16, 2018
The Manhattan District Attorney announced the criminal indictment of Parkside Construction and its principals for schemes involving the theft of more than $1.7 million in wages, as well as workers' compensation insurance fraud totaling approximately $7.8 million. Parkside Construction is the concrete contractor at 45 Park Place where Gilbane Building Co. is the general contractor. Full story
Women Construction Workers Paint Picture of Unchecked Sexual Harassment
Dec. 13, 2017
"In March Foster started work at 55 Hudson Yards, a 780-foot tower built just outside the site by Related, the developer of the huge mega project underway over the rail yards near the Javits Center. Gilbane Building Co. is the general contractor." Full story
Construction Site from Hell Rains Metal, Concrete on Unsuspecting New Yorkers Below
July 2, 2017
In recent months, it's been risky walking, or even driving, by the construction site at 200 E. 59th Street where a 35-story luxury condo is rising into the sky. Just ask Mohammad Razza.
The 50-year-old veteran cabbie was waiting at a red light on Third Avenue next to the site the morning of May 11 when out of nowhere came an explosion above his head. "It felt like a missile came down," he told the Daily News. "For 30 seconds I was totally shocked, traumatized, because I didn't know what happened."
What happened was a four-foot crowbar had fallen from the 32nd floor of the job site, crashing down upon his cab, landing squarely on the front of his roof and his windshield. Full story
DOB Targets Gilbane After Concrete, Crowbar Falls from Macklowe's East 59th Street Site
July 5, 2017
The city is cracking down on Gilbane Residential Construction after a rash of construction mishaps on several of the contractor's sites.
In May, a crowbar fell from the 32nd story of a luxury condo building rising at Macklowe Properties' 200 East 59th Street, the New York Daily News reported. The tool crashed onto the roof of a taxi driving by and shattered the vehicle's windshield. An attorney for the driver — who hasn't worked since — has indicated that he plans to sue.
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Construction Site from Hell Rains Metal, Concrete on Unsuspecting New Yorkers Below
July 2, 2017
…What Razza did not know was that this was the third such incident in a two month span at the E. 59th St. site built by Gilbane Residential Construction, one of the biggest contractors in the country. Razza's attorney, Neil Kalra, said he's notified the contractor he intends to sue. Article Link
Full Stop-Work Order issued on June 1, 2017 at
200 East 59th Street
Source: NYC Department of Buildings website, June 1, 2017
Construction Worker Injured After he Falls on Steel at Upper East Side Site
May 18, 2017
A construction worker had to be loaded into a basket and lowered six flights after he fell on a piece of steel at an Upper East Side construction site Wednesday, authorities said.
The worker, a man in his 30s, suffered a serious leg and hip injury when he tumbled onto some rebar while working on Park Ave. near W. 84th St. at about 11:40 a.m., authorities said.
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These workers have had enough and walked off of a Gilbane job!
A Dozen Walk Off Brooklyn Navy Yard Job; Get Fresh Start With Union Ironworkers
May 11, 2017 – Brooklyn, NY – A dozen non-union ironworkers helping to erect a 16-story office building inside the Brooklyn Navy costing hundreds of millions of dollars, walked off the job early Wednesday afternoon, citing dangerous working conditions, poor pay and lack of benefits. … According to striking ironworkers, however, two powerhouse contractors involved with the project – Gilbane Building Co. and FJM Ferro – are currently engaged in some pretty text book cases of worker exploitation, including placing their poorly compensated employees in danger.
Crowbar from High Rise Under Construction Smashes Into Taxi, Hurting Driver in Manhattan
May 11, 2017 – East Side, Manhattan (WABC)
A crowbar fell from a 35-story building under construction on Manhattan's East Side Thursday, striking a taxi and sending one person to the hospital. … The company in charge of the project, The Gilbane Company, released a statement…
City Probes How Crowbar Fell 32 Stories from Midtown Construction Site, Slamming Into Cab and Injuring Driver
May 12, 2017
City inspectors are trying to figure out how a crowbar dropped 32 stories off of a Midtown construction site and landed on a cab, injuring the driver.
The incident occurred Thursday around 9 a.m. at 200 East 59th Street, where Gilbane Construction is putting up a luxury condo tower.
The cab driver was injured and transported to New York Hospital with an undisclosed injury. The Buildings Department stopped all work at the site and cited Gilbane for failure to safeguard the site and failure to maintain safety nets.
A spokesman for Gilbane said the site did have nets, and added that the company is investigating the incident "and taking every step to ensure it does not happen again."
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Macklowe Swaps Gilbane for JT Magen at One Wall Street
Contractor caught flak for the use of nonunion labor at $1.5B conversion project
May 2, 2017
Harry Macklowe is switching gears on One Wall Street again, this time by bringing on a new construction team to lead the office-to-residential conversion.
JT Magen & Company is taking over the $1.5 billion project from Gilbane Building, a construction firm that's taken a lot of flak for its use of nonunion labor on the conversion. The reason for the switch wasn't immediately clear on Tuesday, but in a joint statement, Macklowe Properties and Gilbane said that after completing key parts of the project, the construction firm reached a "logical separation point."
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Construction Workers, Elected Officials, And Community Activists Urge City Council To Act Now And Protect New York City Construction Workers
March 30, 2017
NEW YORK, March 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Following last week's construction accident that left a hoist dangerously dangling hundreds of feet in the air above thousands of passersby, today construction workers, elected officials, and community activists gathered at 200 E. 59th Street to call attention to this unsafe Gilbane job site and their subcontractor, Tradeoff, firing of a worker who requested a safety harness on the job.
The full story can be found here.
Update: More Trouble for Gilbane in NYC and Beyond
Since we last posted, Gilbane Building Company has been busy hiring lawbreaking subcontractors, and finding itself in hot water in New York City and across the country. Recent events include:
- A Nebraska couple is suing Gilbane, claiming that the company caused their house to explode;
- Gilbane hit for multiple violations at Macklowe Properties' 200 East 59th Street condominium project, including violations in connection with falling debris that broke the windshield of a parked car.
- Gilbane agrees to pay millions to a San Diego County school district in connection with a 2011 pay-to-play scandal
- A crane contractor with a record of cheating workers out of wages and questionable safety practices is working at Gilbane's WeWork project at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Nebraska Couple Sues Gilbane Over Home Explosion
A Nebraska couple is suing Gilbane, alleging that the firm's negligent work caused their house to explode into pieces. According to the lawsuit filed by Dan and Ann Kadavy, Gilbane was hired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to remove a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, from the groundwater near the Kadavy's home. To remove the TCE, Gilbane injected emulsified soybean oil into the ground to aid the growth of bacteria that feed on the chemical. But in December 2013, seven days after Gilbane performed an injection, "a massive explosion lifted the [Kadavy's] house and scattered debris more than 150 feet."
The Kadavy's allege that Gilbane's work created a build-up of explosive methane that caused the eruption. Methane is a natural byproduct of the TCE remediation process, but methane was also already present in the ground due to the presence of a former landfill. The Kadavys allege that Gilbane should have known about the former landfill and should have therefore monitored methane levels so as to avoid the catastrophic explosion. Their suit charges Gilbane with Negligence, Private Nuisance, Trespassing, and Strict Liability. Gilbane has denied all allegations. The case is still active, as of March 10, 2017.
At Gilbane and Macklowe's 35-story Manhattan Condo Project, Multiple Violations After Falling Debris Hits Parked Car
As we've previously reported, Gilbane is the general contractor at 200 East 59th Street, a luxury condominium tower being developed by Macklowe Properties. At the project, Gilbane has hired lawbreaking contractors like U.S. Crane & Rigging and RCI Plumbing, firms with records of dangerous practices and wage & hour violations.
Now, Gilbane has racked up its own safety violations at the 209 East 59th site, including for an incident in which debris fell from the 20th floor and broke the windshield of a car parked nearby. These violations include:
- 12/17/16 – Failure to have a site safety manager present. When an inspector from the Dept. of Buildings visited the site, the mandatory site safety manager was nowhere to be found, even though work was going on as high as 14 floors up.
- 1/23/17 – Multiple violations in the wake of the incident in which debris fell and broke the taxi car windshield. Following the accident, inspectors stopped all work on the site for a day. The DOB cited Gilbane for the falling debris, as well as for problems with the project's safety netting, work that didn't comply with the approved construction plans, and improper build-up of construction debris.
- 1/26/17 – Failure to comply with a cease-use order issued by the DOB. An elevator device was returned to service without the required inspection, in a move the DOB called "an unlawful act."
Gilbane Ordered to Reimburse San Diego County School District Over Pay-to-Play Scandal
In January, a California judge approved a settlement requiring Gilbane and another firm to pay a combined $8.2 million to the San Diego-area Sweetwater School District in connection with the 2011 corruption scandal that saw a former Gilbane executive plead guilty to charges that he bought expensive gifts for members of the district. As a term of the settlement Gilbane did not admit any wrongdoing. For background on this case, click here.
Another Lawbreaking Subcontractor at Gilbane's WeWork Project in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Gilbane is constructing a new office building for WeWork and Boston Properties at 63 Flushing Ave in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. As at many of its jobs, Gilbane has hired at least one lawbreaking contractor at the 63 Flushing Ave project.
The crane contractor at the site is a company called FJM-Ferro, Inc. In 2010 FJM-Ferro's Chief Operating Officer, Joseph Casucci, was arrested by then NYS Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for allegedly participating in a scheme to steal over $450,000 in State and New York City funds by cheating employees out of legal wages.
FJM-Ferro also has a questionable health and safety record. Since 2008, the company has been cited by OSHA on four separate occasions for serious health and safety violations, including after an inspection last August revealed FJM had not provided its workers with proper protection from falls.
Hold the Phone! Gilbane's "Ethics Hotline" Too Little, Too Late
Gilbane Building Company recently announced that it had published on its website the numbers to an "Ethics Hotline." The hotline, which the company says it has long maintained (but presumably never before publicized online), invites all Gilbane employees, vendors and contractors to "report any situation where there are concerns or questions about ethical procedures." The timing of this announcement is curious. Why has Gilbane suddenly discovered the need to empower its employees and partners to report ethically questionable conduct? Could it be because Gilbane Exposed has revealed the company's trail of public corruption and partnerships with some of New York City's worst subcontractors?
An Ethics Hotline is certainly fitting for a company that has been implicated in a number of alleged political bribery cases. Perhaps a quick call to the hotline would have prevented the ethics scandals involving Gilbane that have led to the termination, resignation and/or civil penalization of government officials in four separate states. For instance, maybe someone could have dialed the hotline to keep Gilbane president Thomas Gilbane from inviting Ohio School Facilities Commissioner David Fischer to a two-night stay at his Providence home while Fischer was considering awarding no-bid construction contracts to Gilbane. Or perhaps a call to the hotline could have stopped William Gilbane, Jr. from paying for golf outings and a piece of art for officials at Connecticut's Department of Public Works while Gilbane was performing work for the department.
Another question: Can someone call the hotline to report Gilbane's unethical decision to partner with a series of unscrupulous subcontractors in New York City? Perhaps someone should call-in and report, for example, that Gilbane is working with U.S. Crane and Rigging, one contractor among a network of crane, hoist and rigging firms operated by Thomas Auringer and his family. Workers at Auringer's firms have repeatedly reported that they are subjected to rampant exploitation and abuses including wage and hour violations, racism, discrimination, mistreatment, and retaliation by supervisors. One former Auringer employee, LaFondra Brown, told the New York Daily News that she was cheated out of wages; frequently sexually harassed by supervisors; and ordered to perform welding without a face mask, causing permanent damage to her corneas. The employees of subcontractors like Auringer's are the men and women who perform most of the actual labor that generates profits for Gilbane. Will the hotline ensure that Gilbane stops partnering with the kind of subcontractors that treat their workers this way?
As you can see, the real "ethics violations" are right at Gilbane's front door. If the Ethics Hotline is intended to address the concerns of workers and the public, then Gilbane should examine the unethical practices that come with the company's current business model, namely:
Discrimination and Exploitation by Gilbane's Subcontractors
Lax Worksite Safety
Alleged Wage Law Violations
Gilbane Building Company's Ethics Hotline may now be public, but it took Gilbane Exposed to bring to light the real inconsistencies in the company's self-image. If Gilbane is looking for ethics violations, then its leaders should look in the mirror.
Gilbane Rally: June 10, 2016
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New York, NY 10007
Profits over Safety
Builder Riles Up Unions Amid Push Into NYC Market
Gilbane Building's Co. use of a mix of union and nonunion labor for large projects stirs controversy
A Providence, R.I.-based builder run by the same family for five generations has been making a big push into the New York City market, increasing its share of business from developers of residential, commercial and institutional constructions projects. The full story can be found here.
Construction Firm Building 1 Wall Street Incurs Wrath of Unions
June 06, 2016
Work sites run by a Providence, R.I.-based contractor have become flashpoints in the union vs. nonunion construction battle in New York.
Union protesters have targeted Gilbane Building Co., a century-old, family owned construction firm currently working on about $1.1 billion worth of projects in the city, including Harry Macklowe's 1 Wall Street residential conversion, the Wall Street Journal reported. The full story can be found here.
Building Trades Draw the Line Against Bad Contractors
May 6, 2016
By Joe Maniscalco
Obreros Protestan Contra Constructora en el Bajo Manhattan
La mayor parte de los obreros que mueren en zona de construcción no son parte de sindicatos
Mayo 5, 2016
"Que queremos? ¡Sindicatos!", fue el grito de un grupo de hombres que cargaba un ataúd de madera negro en el Bajo Manhattan la tarde del jueves. Allí, cientos protestaron contra las presuntas prácticas abusivas de la constructora Gilbane Building Company.
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Two directors transform 'They fight' into complex stagecraft in 'Macbeth'
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Though known for writing lengthy soliloquies, William Shakespeare does not offer a lot of guidance with his description of the dramatic business before the last scene of "Macbeth":
"They fight."
Not much to go on. Which is why plays have a director or, in the case of the upcoming production of "Macbeth" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, two directors: Aaron Posner and Teller, the silent half of the popular Penn & Teller magical duo.
"We're going to take it from toward the end of the fight," said Posner, during a rehearsal last week.
No need for a spoiler alert with Shakespeare. But the directors asked that I not reveal any surprises, of which there are many. So let's just say Macbeth, having left a trail of butchery and betrayal at the goading of his ambitious wife, is about to get his due.
"You're now completely surrounded by all these people," Teller said to Ian Merrill Peakes, who plays Macbeth. "And that's when we go to the blackout."
If your reaction to the above is "He speaks?" you're not alone. Everyone I mentioned meeting Teller said the exact same thing, even though that's like wondering how NBA star Chris Paul gets along with his insurance selling brother, Cliff. It's an act, one he'll happily expound upon.
"I think people really enjoy the idea of somebody living his life without talking," Teller said. "That's a really cool thing to think about. Because, when you take away talk, there's so much you add. My experience as a performer on stage is that when you don't talk there's a tremendous intimacy with the audience. I think people enjoy that idea and like playing with it. People who talk to me will later say, 'Oh yeah, he never talks.' It's not stupidity, it's conspiracy; they're conspiring with me and I'm conspiring with them to help make that idea come to life. We think there so much power in speech, but theres so much power in stillness."
I'll have to trust him there, myself being a PWC, or "person with chattiness," a quality Teller shares when not in character.
"Backstage, you can't shut me up," he said.
During the three hours I watched rehearsals, Posner, who has directed hundreds of plays in regional theaters across the country, took the lead, on his feet, fine-tuning expressions, adjusting entrances, occasionally conferring with Teller.
The two directed the CST's 2015 acclaimed "The Tempest," with Teller providing a variety of jaw-dropping feats for the magician Prospero. With "Macbeth" the Weird Sisters — the three witches — will be casting spells and singing, their role given new prominence.
"One of the things we are trying to do is let the Weird Sisters be more active, to move among the characters, the way we feel invisible forces move among us in real life," said Teller.
"Macbeth" is being carefully crafted: rehearsals will stretch almost seven weeks. The fight, which they've already re-staged five different ways, was walked through again, in slow motion, with swords clashing and actors shifting around.
"I think we want a chance to appreciate this figure," said Teller. "That might be even scarier."
The rehearsal mood was light for such a heavy play, with frequent joking—so much that occasionally Posner reined them in.
"If we could keep this as focused a room as possible," he called out. "Thank you very much."
As with all good directors, there is easy collaboration. Blocking the fight, Posner tells Peakes to assume a certain attitude as the lights fall.
"You want that image at the end?" asked Peakes, in evident disagreement. "This is not an aggressive act."
He comes up with another suggestion.
"It's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."
"You had mentioned the possibility of her above," said Teller, and Lady Macbeth relocates to the balcony.
I wondered whether two directors might cause confusion, but the actors find the opposite is true.
"They both have their keenest eye on the storytelling, making sure it catches the clarity of each moment," said Andrew White, who plays Banquo. "They're both completely focused on what's going to tell the story in the moment, and what is going to accomplish the themes of the play and what they want to the play to mean."
"Macbeth" opens April 25 and runs at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's new Yard space at Navy Pier through June 24.


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Dang gil, you make me want to come back to New York. You are so fine.
really like this shot with an excellent backdrop - just a shame that the hand and feet have been cut off in the framing
The song "Paralyzer" comes to my head while admiring this picture.
I'd like to see more of you incorporating B&W
I feel like I'm always in b+w ;]
I feel like I'm always in b+w ;]
R, Can you point me in the direction where the following question might be answered? :When loading a new image to be "worked on" w/Gimp some images appear to be greatly magnified. I know that if I look at the properties of the original image it will tell me its dimensions.Is there a simple way to transfer those numbers to the working image?Thanks,H.
Gorgeous *O*
Wow! Your photographer did a fantastic job, taking a photo of you. You look amazing in that outfit! You got a great pose in that photo. You are a great model and you got the model fever. And I....<3 you.
Sounds like you did have a good day in Brooklyn, New York with your photographer. And Tacos are yummy!!
Sounds like you did have a good day in Brooklyn, New York with your photographer. And Tacos are yummy!!
that outfit goes together u must know your fashion
Dont know if it was the wind, but that is a pretty awesome hair curl~ love the pose too.
Great attitude love the wardrobe
yeah cool shot
Aaaah you always look so beautiful.
Love the outfit btw
Love the outfit btw
The timing is perfect.
Love your movement in this shot!
another nice shot!
Wonderful shot Rachel! I do hope to work with you if I can EVER get back to NY!
~ Kurt
~ Kurt
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Ferdi McDermott, MA (Edin), PGCE, MEd, MCIL, FCollT, FRSA.
Ferdi McDermott founded Chavagnes International College in 2002 after several years in publishing and journalism. A modern languages graduate of the University of Edinburgh with his Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) from the University of Buckingham, he is currently completing a Masters in Education, also from Buckingham. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists and Fellow of both the Royal Society of Arts and the College of Teachers. Mr McDermott teaches French, English, Religion and Latin and is Principal of the College. He is a member of the resident community of Fellows of the College, called the Company of St Gregory. He keeps an online blog here.
Father Bede Rowe, MA(Oxon), MPhil.
Father Bede Rowe is a Theology graduate of the University of Oxford. He also holds an MPhil degree from the University of Bristol where he was formerly on the teaching staff of the Department of Religious Studies. He is a priest of the Diocese of Clifton in the UK. Prior to taking up the post of chaplain at Chavagnes he was parish priest for five years in Warminster and chaplain to the Army. He teaches Religious Education at Chavagnes. He keeps an online blog here.
Gareth Usher, BEd, Dip. Ed. Man., MRAeS.
Gareth Usher is a graduate in Sports Science from the University of Liverpool and holds a Diploma in Education Management from the University of Ulster. He is a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society. After five years service with the Royal Airforce and four years with the police force in Hampshire, Mr Usher moved into teaching. Since 1982 he has taught continuously in private and state schools in England and Northern Ireland and was until recently Head of Science and the Private American School of Paphos, Cyprus. A former hockey and rugby international, Mr Usher coaches the senior rugby team. He is also Senior Master with responsibility for staff training and for the academic and disciplinary aspects of the Senior School. He lives nearby the College with his wife and family.
Michael Leach, BSc (Hons), Dip. Couns, MBPsS
Michael Leach holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Sport) degree from the University of Leeds. He is a member of the British Psychological Society. After several years coaching sports and working with disadvantaged children for a leading Children's charity, he moved into teaching in 1997. He has taught English, RS, Psychology, KS3 Spanish and Sport in the UK state sector and prior to coming to Chavagnes was Head of Boy's Sport and a Faculty Co-ordinator for Physical Education, Music, Art and ICT, at a private international school in Marbella, Spain. Mr Leach, is Head of the Junior School and Head of Sport. He teaches Sport, English, Biology and Spanish at Chavagnes, He resides at the school and also teaches the guitar.
Sebastian Crawford, BA (Cantab), PGCE
Sebastian Crawford read history at Cambridge (Peterhouse) and holds a PGCE from the University of Buckingham. He has taught History, Latin, Mathematics, Religion and English at the College since 2009 and is responsible for the Chavagnes Scout Troop. He is also Provost of the resident community of Fellows of the College, called the Company of St Gregory.
Charles Tyldesley, BA (Hons), PGCE
Charles Tyldesley is a Classics graduate from the University of Exeter. Mr Tyldesley has been teaching Latin, Greek, English and Music in the College since 2011. He also assists Mr Crawford with the College's Scout Troop, coaches soccer and teaches the flute. Mr Tyldesley is assistant Choir Master and a member of the resident community of Fellows of the College, called the Company of St Gregory.
David Senosiain, Dip. de Maestro. (Navarra)
David Senosiain holds a teaching Diploma from the Pontifical University of Navarre, Spain. He previously taught at Chavagnes from 2007-2009 and has returned this year as teacher of Spanish. He is a member of the resident community of Fellows of the College, called the Company of St Gregory.
Philip Gonzales, BA, MA, MPhil (Louvain) and Sara Gonzales, MA
Philip Gonzales teaches Philosophy, Classical Civilisation and English. He holds his MA from Ave Maria University and his MPhil from the Pontifical University of Louvain, Belgium and came to Chavagnes in 2010. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Philosophy and regularly contributes to philosophical conferences and journals. He lives at the College with his wife Sara and two young children. His wife, who also holds a Masters degree from Ave Maria University, assists with pastoral care and with teaching of English as a foreign language.
John Hayes, MA (Oxon), MSc (Oxon), PGCE
John Hayes graduated from the University of Oxford and continued there for his research degree. He worked for a year in industry before returning to Oxford for his teacher training, then worked for 14 years at the De La Salle College, Jersey. He has also taught in Spain and speaks Spanish and German. He has specialised in Mathematics and Science at Chavagnes since January 2003. Mr Hayes also coaches cricket and Cross Country at the College.
Nicholas Lloyd, MA (Cantab), PGCE, LTCM
Nicholas Lloyd graduated in the Natural Sciences from Trinity College, Cambridge. He was a senior engineer at British Aerospace for several years before moving into teaching. He holds a PGCE from the University of Buckingham and has taught at the College since Easter 2003. Mr Lloyd holds a Licentiate in Piano teaching from the Trinity College of Music. He directs the College Choir and teaches piano. His wife Christine is a veterinary surgeon who works locally. Over the years she has helped at the College with theatrical productions and some teaching, including German. They have four children, two of whom were educated at the College and are now at University.
Thomas Conlon, BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr Thomas Conlon holds degrees from Queen's University, Belfast and the University of Bristol. He has taught Mathematics, Physics and Latin at the College since 2003 after a career in the telecommunications industry. After serving as Head Master from 2004-2006, he now continues to teach A-level classes part time. He writes regulary on scientific, historical and literary themes and recently published a book on the history of science: Thinking about Nothing: Otto von Guericke and the Magdeburg Expermients on the Vacuum, available from AMAZON. He is married with three adult sons.
Jonathan Battye, MA (Oxon), MA (Dunelm)
Jonathan Battye read Literae Humaniores ('Greats') at Oxford, before completing a postgraduate degree at Durham in Ancient Philosophy. He is a qualified trainer in First Aid and long-serving of member of St John Ambulance. He also enjoys rowing and walking. He is married with three children and lives in the College with his family. He teaches Junior Science and Classics whilst studying for the Buckingham University PGCE (2012-2013 academic year).
Didier Chaillou, L ès Lettres
Didier Chaillou is a 'Professeur certifié' in the French national system, having worked for many years in local state-funded secondary schools as a teacher of French.
André van Lindhout, M ès Lettres
André van Lindhout holds a Master degree in Social Sciences and is a qualified teacher of History in the Belgian system. He is a fully qualified Maître d'Armes and teaches fencing at the College one afternoon per week.
Colonel Jean-François Leroux, Ecuyer du Cadre Noir
Colonel Jean-François Leroux is a qualified sport teacher in the French national system. He was formerly a cavalry colonel in the French Army and then Equerry at France's élite national riding school, le Cadre Noir, in Saumur. He teaches riding to boys at the College every afternoon. He and his wife live in Chavagnes.
April Boyles, BA
Mrs April Boyles is a graduate in Art and Design. She teaches Art to the boys at the College every Wednesday and helps with theatrical productions; her husband Denis Boyles is a professional writer who cooperates with the College on various projects.
Joan McDermott, Cert. Ed.
Mrs Joan McDermott is a retired teacher resident at the College. She holds a Certificate of Education from the University of Southampton (LSU). She assists with the pastoral care of boys and often helps with additional tutoring in English or Mathematics. She was a founding member of the College in 2002.
The College complies with French employment legislation and the "Convention Collective de l'Enseignement Privé Hors Contrat".
The College is an institutional member of the College of Teachers (London), the world's oldest professional body in education. We abide by their Code of Practice.


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International Pop Overthrow is storming into Atlanta for our seventh year, from December 8th through 10th, with all shows to be held once again at that fine venue, Red Light Café! IPO Atlanta 2017 features 21 of the best pop and rock bands from Atlanta and beyond!
Here's the super stellar lineup for Day Three:
7:00 — What The…?
7:45 — Orange Hat
8:30 — The Stoplight Roses
9:15 — Pizzaland
10:00 — The Joe & Joe Show
$10 Adv – $10 Door
Doors @ 6 PM
All ticket sales are final. No refunds. Door is Cash Only.


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What Can Events and Incentives Do For My Campaign?
Special Event Ideas
Special events are your opportunity to add a little something extra to the campaign! Not only do they raise extra funding for United Way, but they can be
instrumental in team development and great for company spirit. Use this as an opportunity to further educate your employees about United Way and most importantly, have
FUN!! And remember, not every special event has to be elaborate.
Remember… when planning special events, please stress that the support of the activities is in addition to the individual campaign pledge.
Appreciation Grams
Appreciation grams are sent to co-workers in the office on an ordinary day or in connection with a holiday such as Valentines Day, Easter, Halloween, May Day, etc.
Appreciation grams consist of little notes with words of thanks, recognition, or good wishes. Along with the note include a bag of candy, a Mylar balloon or flowers.
Some examples include: jelly beans for Easter, Hershey Hugs for Valentines Day, pet rocks for a 70's theme, candy corn for Halloween.
Take pre-orders for one week in the break-room. Write down the names of the sender and receiver so they can be delivered at a later date. Notes can be computer printed
generic messages, or at time of purchase, purchaser can hand write a note of appreciation.
Backyard/Parking Lot Bar-B-Q
Determine costs of set-up. Set a sale price for the Bar-B-Q. Pre-sell tickets to the event. The event may also be set up as a potluck picnic with everyone bringing
a dish to share.
Items that need to be purchased include: paper products, meat and fixings, buns, beverages, grill, lawn chairs, tables. Set-up outside. You may wish to include a volleyball
net, Frisbee, music, etc. as time and space allow.
Bake Sale
Homemade or store bought items are brought in such as: cookies, pies, muffins, bars, cupcakes, fudge, and candy. Arrange baked items on a table to be seen
throughout the day. This is a single-day event; chance ticket sales ($0.25 a piece) begin that morning. Chances may be sold at the reception desk, in the lunchroom, and during lunch.
Committee members draw names of winners at the end of the day and deliver items to the winners.
Casual Day
Every Friday, employees have the opportunity to purchase coupons for a Jeans Day or Casual Wear Day for the following workweek. Cost is $1 for one day of
casual attire or $4 for a week's worth of casual days. Give buttons to employees purchasing weeklong coupons. Buttons state, "We wear jeans to show support of United
Way." Give stickers to daily coupon holders with same message. This publicizes campaign among co-workers and offers customers an explanation for the casual attire.
Chili Cook-off
Employees bring in a pot of their favorite chili on the day of the contest. Employees pay a fee to taste the varieties of chili. They vote for the best
chili and the winner is proclaimed the "Chili King" and the proceeds go to United Way.
Christmas Cookie Sale
Call bakeries for cookie bids. Determine the cost and selling price. (Charge $0.75 more per dozen than the cost.) Check to be sure the bakery will package in
dozens, if not the committee will need to package. Have sign-up sheet to take preorders.
Selling hints: they make great gifts, saves time from baking and buying at a store. Order, then have committee pick-up cookies in the morning and deliver treats to work.
Craft Sale
Advertise the craft sale ahead of time in the company newsletter, bulletin board, email enabling participants time to make (or buy) crafts. Place items on a display table, each
with its own jar to place purchased chances. Employees purchase chances, fill out name and place it in a jar corresponding to the item they desire (example: $0.25 each or 5 for $1.00). Run
the sale for a week, allowing employees to check each day on their odds by looking at the number of tickets in the jars. At the end of the week, the Committee draws names and delivers
the items to winners.
Diamond Donors
Look for the "diamonds" in your company. Diamond Donors are folks that have contributed to United Way for 25 years or more. The company and
their employees will be publicly recognized and the "diamonds" will be invited to special events.
Employee Car Wash
Recruit a team of car-washers (consider involving managers) and determine shifts. Team members bring sponges, rags, soap, buckets, hoses, radio, etc. on day of event.
Set up wash site in employee parking lot. Wash tickets may be purchased in advance ($3-$5) or simply recruit cars on wash day. Car washers get keys from co-workers, pick up vehicle and
bring to the wash site to be cleaned. Return washed cars to parking places. Workers never have to leave the office! Another option is to set aside a reserved parking area for employees to
park in the morning, leaving keys in the car to be moved if necessary.
Employee Cookbook
Ask employees to bring in their favorite recipes from home. Research publishing companies to print the collected recipes in a book format, or do it in-house. Plan
on a two to six month time period for the preparation and printing of the project.
Take pre-orders after determining price per copy with the publishing company. Profit earned from the sale can be added to the United Way donation from your
company. Order extra books for last minute shoppers. (Those who have done this always run out!)
"Fear Factor" Game
Group of executives are challenged to face off in events ranging from eating food blindfolded to picking items out of jars full of worms.
Identify the Baby Photo Contest
Employees bring in a favorite baby picture, writing their name on the backside. Pictures are numbered and posted on a bulletin board. Employees purchase a
chance to match co-workers with baby pictures. When purchasing a chance, give purchaser a numbered sheet with blanks to write their guesses. Have them put their own name at the top
and turn in. Employee with the greatest number correct wins a prize! Remember to have more than ten prizes on hand in the event of a tie.
Indoor Mini Golf
This indoor event is great for swinging away those winter blues! To make the event a contest, have each department design a creative hole using only materials
already in their department. Examples include: wastebaskets, letter trays, reams of paper, machine parts, etc. If possible include a shot from the roof.
The employee committee rounds up some clubs and staffs the course during the lunch hour for the week of the campaign. Employees play the course as often as they like
for a small fee. The CEO serves as the pro, challenging the employee with the winning score to a sudden death playoff on the final day of mini golf. Prizes are awarded to the
department with the most creative hole and to the best mini golfers.
Let the Race Begin
Life is Not a Spectator Sport - Go the Distance
Movie Trivia Quiz
This quiz can be completed at workstations & returned to an appointed person to tally the scores. You can match the actor/actress with the movie, match
the quote with the movie, or combine. The highest score wins a prize. In case of a tie, a drawing will be held. Winners can be announced at a group lunch at the close of the campaign.
Ornament Raffle
Buy or have donated an artificial tree, which can be stored and used annually. Employees bring in ornaments either purchased or handmade to hang on the
tree. Tree may be kept up and ornaments collected for the entire Christmas season. After all ornaments are collected, most valuable ornaments are selected to be raffled
first, giving all a fair chance at high valued ornaments (Hallmark Keepsakes, Precious Moments, etc.) Employees purchase chances for the ornament raffle (example: $0.25 or 5 for $1.00)
and names are drawn.
Pirates of the Caribbean
For those who don't want to grow up like Peter Pan, this event will be a lot of fun. Decorate meeting room or lunchroom with cut out palm trees,
starfish, waves, etc. Bring in shells and fishnets to add to the decor. Bring in a chest with a key that will be your treasure chest, fill it with secret prizes. Otherwise make a treasure chest out
of a large cardboard box with gold and silver foil pasted on the outside.
Employees purchase a key (either real or cut-out cardboard keys) from a volunteer dressed in a pirate costume. Cutout keys are numbered and the winner of the treasure
chest is determined by a drawing. Real keys are tried in the lock, the winner being the person with the actual chest key. Make a treasure map and mount it on the wall. The display shows
the progress toward campaign goal with a pirate ship crossing an ocean, in search of desert islands, with an "X" to mark the spot (goal).
Potpourri Luncheon
Participating employees bring a hot-dish, appetizer, salad, side, dessert, etc. to be shared. Paper products are also needed for this event. There is no sign-up for
this event. Items brought in are completely random. Employees pay $5 to fill their plate and sample everything in the room. If your company has their own cookbook, the theme could be A
Potpourri of Company Recipes. Participants must make a dish out of the employee cookbook.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Employees form teams and create their own unique design using pumpkins. The pumpkins are displayed in the company cafeteria and employees vote for
their favorite pumpkin by placing money in that team's container. The winning team is awarded a prize pack containing gift certificates and other goodies.
Put Yourself in Their Shoes
Encourage the wearing of crazy/funky shoes the week of the campaign. Hold a campaign kick-off lunch with foot-long hot dogs, Shoestring taters, Corn
chips, SOFT SHOE drinks and SOLE music (Blue Suede Shoes, These Boots Were Made for Walking). To start the campaign and to get across the meaning of the theme, host guest
speakers from United Way funded agencies, or have guest speakers from within the company, speakers relate their experiences with United Way and personally ask people to put yourself in
my shoes. Keep track of fundraising progress with a poster board designed with a track and moveable (Velcro, magnetic board, etc.) racing shoes that come closer to the finish as the
campaign evolves. Hand out thank yous at the end of the campaign, tied with shoelaces.
Reach for the Goal
Tie together the title with an Olympic theme. The company wins the gold medal when the campaign goal is reached. Create a poster with a bronze, silver and gold
medal goal. The Opening Ceremonies are the kick-off to the campaign, explaining the goal and theme.
Symbolic passing of the torch from last year's campaign chair to the new chairperson.
Hold a mini-Olympics with employees forming teams of three or more. Events include hula-hoop relay, tricycle race, basketball dribble, tug-of-war, 100-yard dash, mile
relay, and sack race. Winter Olympic events include cross-country ski relay, the luge (fastest sled), tug-of-war in the snow, best snow sculpture, team members push-pull each other in a
sled race and snow football. Charge an entry fee for teams, offering prizes for the winning team along with souvenir gold medals. Conclude the Olympic campaign with an awards
ceremony, awarding Olympic winners as well as all employees for their campaign efforts.
Root Beer Float Sales
Seek donations or purchase root beer and vanilla ice cream. Other items needed include straws, spoons, cups, and ice cream scoopers. Have committee schedule
work shifts. This popular event works well during lunch and breaks in the summertime. Remember a freezer will be needed to store the ice cream if the event is held all day.
Shave the Boss's Head
Employees attempt to reach company goal. If they succeed or exceed the goal, boss agrees to shave off his or her hair (heads of hair or mustaches and beards
for men). Create a chart to keep track of set company campaign goal. Have a photo image or drawing of boss without hair at the top, displaying result of reaching goal, or show progress
posters with the slow removal of hair, as the employees get closer to the goal. Employees who make contributions are given the opportunity to vote on whether or not the CEO will have to
shave. Host a celebration party with the boss shaving his or her head/mustache/beard at the event.
Snack & Dessert Cart
Employees donate items; several carts travel around the building in the morning and afternoon and offer treats at a minimal cost. A new twist on the
traditional bake sale.
Tricycle Races
Create teams each with of three to four riders. Teams are named and publicized in advance, allowing employees to make pledges or bets on the winning
team. Team members ride large tricycles (rent or arrange to borrow from a cooperating store) through a predetermined course through the office. Possibilities include: through
hallways, lunch/break rooms, around cubicles, chairs, and in and out of offices. Have course marked with signs or tape on the floor. Fans are able to watch and cheer from different areas
around the office.
The race is designed as a relay. Team members may pass off a flag, pinwheel, teddy bear or similar item to their succeeding team member. Remember to take pictures
for the company bulletin board or newsletter!
Have 5 - 10 answers about United Way, the agencies, etc., on a board. Make up play cards/answer sheets and have the employees write down the questions
& drop them in the box.
Wheel Of Fortune
Have several puzzles related to United Way, such as the campaign chair, agencies, theme for that year, etc., (give them vowels for free) and have employees
write down their guesses & drop them in the box.
Family Feud
Using a statement from the campaign materials like: United Way agencies that support Older People. Have the employees list the agencies on a sheet (assign
equal points to them).
Let's Make A Deal
Go around the office and ask random United Way-related questions to employees. If they get the answer right, give them a prize on the spot. (Works
well if you can get the President to go along with you to hand out the prize.)
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
From the list of donors, draw out names randomly to be the contestants. Ask them to name three United Way agencies that help kids (or elderly, families, etc.)
Whoever writes them down the fastest and raises the paper in the air gets to play first. Using the United Way brochure or website, put together some questions about United Way and the
agencies for the contestant. (Call the United Way office for help if you need.) Use play money for prizes.
In Bad taste – Executive team members wear their ugliest ties, jewelry, shoes or hats. Employees vote for the ugliest item, paying $1
per vote. The executive with the most votes at day's end is declared the winner and may be awarded a prize.
Look-A-Like Contest – Employees are encouraged to dress up like famous personalities. Co-workers then pay to vote on the best costume with
the contestant receiving the most votes winning a prize.
Spaghetti Dinner - Host spaghetti feed and charge for each bowl.
Department Penny Jar – Each department is designated a jar. Employees are encouraged to fill their own department's jar with
pennies, each equaling one point. Opposing departments may then add other coins to their jars that are equal to their value only negative (ex: A dime is minus 10 points). The
department with the most positive points at the end of the week is awarded a prize.
Tug-of-War – have an interdepartmental competition. Each team pays a fee for entry with the winning team winning a prize.
Host an International Lunch – Have employees bring ethnic dishes for a potluck. Charge $5 per plate.
Kiss the Pig – Employees vote through contributions to executive labeled piggy banks for the boss who must kiss the pig.
Traveling Trophy – Companies with multiple locations have found that using a traveling trophy generates friendly competition and is a great sign
of pride for the location. Trophies may be used for any number of contests including location with the highest participation, raising the most special event dollars, etc.
Silent Auction - Simply gather items and create bid sheets, being certain to provide a minimum bid for each item.
Dress-up the Boss - Boss wears a costume voted on by all employees if the campaign goal is reached. Examples: tutu, animal costume, devil
costume, etc.
Guess How Many - Guess the number of jellybeans, M&Ms, pennies or other items in a jar. Buy chances to guess. Closest guess receives a
Golf Ball Sales - Collect old golf balls to clean and shine. Employees purchase golf balls (5 for $1.00) during lunch or breaks.
Recycled Goods - Turn in recycled paper, cans, bottles, etc. and exchange them for money for the United Way.
Theme Lunches - Add fun to campaign week by hosting a theme lunch such as 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s, holiday themes, TV shows, sports,
Renaissance, etc.
Bakery Cart - Wheel a cart of bagels, doughnuts, Danishes, coffee and juice through the office, collecting United Way donations in exchange for the
Boss Cooks for You - Have a special breakfast at which top managers cook for all donors.
Wall of Fame - Put pictures on a wall recognizing employees who have been contributing for the most consecutive years.
Buck Coupons - Give everyone who attends campaign meetings a buck coupon that can be redeemed in the company cafeteria or company store.
Just Desserts - Campaign committee furnishes the main dish but sells desserts for $1.50 more with proceeds going to United Way.
Best Photo Contest - Employees submit photographs taken at campaign and celebration events. Photos are displayed on a bulletin board and judged
by committee, with the best photo receiving prizes such as a new camera, free film developing, photo album, camera carrying case and film.
Easter Egg Raffle - Fill plastic Easter eggs with raffle numbers. People buy eggs or "chances" for springtime prizes such as Easter lilies and
gift baskets.
Food Fight - Divide into two or more teams and elect captains. Team members collect money and turn in to captain. Team raising the most money is
awarded a pizza/sub party, which they may verbally throw into their competitor's faces.
Buttons - Give all who donate a button stating, " I gave to United Way."
Garage Sale - Find a volunteer willing to loan garage space or use work site after hours. Two or three weeks before the sale, employees bring in sale
items which volunteers price and sell day of event. Advertise within the company and outer community.
Tourney Time - Hold a broomball, softball, tee-ball, kickball, racquetball, tennis, walleyball or ping-pong tournament.
Karaoke Contest - Hold a contest to determine who has the best and worst karaoke talent. Coworkers may buy votes ahead of time to elect the
"Star of the Show" who will sing the first song. Charge an entrance fee for the show.
Jail And Bail - Hold in correlation with an employee picnic or carnival. Have a "Catch and Cuff 'Em" Jail booth where employees pay
to have co-workers, supervisors, managers or executives incarcerated for short periods during the event.
Team Tees - Design a T-shirt with your company logo joined with the United Way logo to give to contributing
employees who "team up" in the United Way effort.
Slogan Contest - Employees develop in-house campaign slogans/themes. The committee picks the top ten, which are then voted on by the entire
company, the winner receiving an award.
Wild West - Employees dress in cowboy/cowgirl attire. Works well with a BBQ or chili cook-off.
Grease - Have employees cast ballot for which members of the Executive Team should dress up like which characters in the musical Grease (or any
other popular movie / play). Have them stand in front of the assembly of employees and let employees pick the best look-alike by loudness of applause. Charge them $1 per vote, with
proceeds going to United Way.
Thank Yous - Thank employees in newsletters through e-mail with a special brunch or dinner payroll stuffer message of thanks personalized letters
from the President at staff meetings with thank you mugs handed out by the CEO by hosting a United Way agency representative at a staff meeting who brings personal thank you
greetings with thank you cards attached with heart pins (for "opening their hearts" or "having hearts of gold") personal phone calls made by President or board
members thank you posters that include the names of all donors (consider posting in public places) or an announcement on the local cable television station newspaper ads that recognize all
donors by name thank you flyers on cars.
Or for an extra special Thanks - Hold an unexpected early morning meeting to say thank you and surprise employees by giving them the rest of the day off. Or have
President or committee members treat each donor individually to lunch.
Here's what some of our local companies did for their United Way campaigns.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
The large and engaged committee at Goodyear looks for new and exciting ways to increase awareness of and contributions to United Way. This group
always seeks to put a 'Goodyear spin' on classic activities such as drawings, bake sales, jeans days, game shows and company-wide office Olympics, including office chair
races. A 'Texas Hold 'Em' poker tournament is held to benefit United Way. Participants donate $20 to be included in the tournament with real poker-style
Myers Industries
It was "Every Day for United Way" at Myers Industries Inc., where they celebrated with a week of fun events during their campaign. The series of
low budget, fun events were designed to help raise awareness while generating more money for the UW programs. "MonWay" kicked off the week with a
donut breakfast. TuesWay hosted snacks for sale in the Exhibit Hall. WednesWay employees contributed baked goods, which were sold throughout the day. ThursWay encouraged each
department to pick a theme, dress, decorate, and provide food accordingly to ask for donations from coworkers in sampling the diverse meals. FriWay concluded the week of fun filled
events with the annual Chili Cook Off where pledge cards were due and prizes were drawn. Each day offered numerous other activities such as basketball contests, 50/50 raffle ticket sales,
food, food and lots of food!!
ACME Fresh Markets
In the spirit of raising more campaign dollars, ACME Fresh Markets had a store-to-store competition in terms of their United Way campaign. The winning store will have a
drawing where three individuals will win a pair of tickets each to Cedar Point along with $50 cash.
Advanced Elastomer Systems
Advanced Elastomer Systems selects a theme and plans a week of exciting events for employees – from reverse raffles and silent auctions to crock pot cookoffs
– they build momentum and excitement for participants.
ASC Industries
ASC Industries kicked-off their campaign with a month of great events. There was an interdepartmental contest to see who could collect the most pennies. Unfortunately,
you could sabotage the other teams by adding to their jar, any currency that is not a penny. The total of silver change and bills was then subtracted from that team's total. They
held a "closest to the pin" golf challenge, and chili cook-off. The month was wrapped up with the first annual ASC Industries Hotdog Eating contest. Seven of
ASC's finest took up the challenge to see how many dogs they could down in 15 minutes. A rowdy crowd packed the ASC gymnasium to "vote" for the winners with
dollars and cheer their favorite to victory.
Babcock and Wilcox
B&W generates employee participation with some unique ideas. All donors that give at $5 per pay or a one- time gift of $120 receive a candy jar that gets filled up
throughout the year to remind donors that "Giving Has Sweet Rewards". They also celebrate United Way Wednesdays throughout the length of their campaign. Each
Wednesday, every employee receives a surprise to draw attention to the United Way campaign. The last Wednesday, everyone gets to celebrate "Sundae on a Wednesday"
with ice cream sundaes in the cafeteria. There is also a parking space auction where people can bid for spaces close to the entrances, something that is a big help in the Ohio winter!
First Communications
First Communications' campaign committee builds enthusiasm for their campaign with two surefire methods: incentives and food. The company generously brought in
lunch for all the employees as part of their campaign kickoff. During the luncheon, speakers from United Way and one of our affiliated agencies spoke about the impact United Way of
Westchester and Putnam has in our community. After the luncheon, employees were given the opportunity to view the items that were to be raffled off as incentives. First Communications
put a unique twist on the drawing: employees received one raffle ticket for each dollar they pledged upon collection of their pledge form. They could then distribute them however they
chose to take a chance at winning the prize of their choice. This event helped build enough excitement that the company surpassed it's goal by more than $3,000!
Ikon Office Solutions
Ikon had a great time with their campaign by holding fun special events for the employees to participate in. A car wash and raffles helped get everyone involved while raising
money in support of United Way. Food proved to be a great incentive as well. A pancake breakfast with employee volunteers as chefs, as well as a chili cook-off, bake sale and ice cream
social drew people in and helped garner more contributions to Ikon's campaign. Perhaps the most creative event Ikon held was "Arrest a Coworker Day." A jail cell was
put up in the lobby, complete with a volunteer sheriff and for a small donation, employees could have an "arrest warrant" issued for an alleged wrongdoer. Once rounded up
by the sheriff, the accused could do their time, or prove their innocence through a charitable gift to United Way.
A note about Incentives and Prizes
Token incentives or prizes are more effective than expensive items. Many people may react negatively to the idea of a lavish "reward" for
giving to United Way. It can seem inconsistent with the spirit of United Way so use your best judgment. A good place to start is with your vendors for incentives. Your
vendors may be able to provide gifts or loan merchandise. It is a great way for a company's vendors to show how much their business is appreciated while it spreads
awareness of United Way.
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Southwest flying high in downturn / No-frills airline singed, but not burned, by recession
2001-12-26 04:00:00 PDT Dallas -- Southwest Airlines has always been the country's quirkiest carrier, with its chain-smoking founder, corny cabin jokes and no-frills flights. But amid the recent turbulence, the nation's seventh-largest airline is bucking the prevailing industry trends by resuming growth, planning for a full-year profit and watching its market value eclipse those of its giant rivals.
No carrier can boast that it has escaped the dramatic effects of the industry's global downturn, which was exacerbated by the terrorist hijackings. Southwest is no exception. Although passengers are starting to return to the air, the slumping economy and staggering security costs continue to hurt the Dallas company's bottom line.
But Southwest has emerged as a leader in the industry's recovery, and one now enjoying unusual support from its employees, customers and investors. Workers praise the company for trimming expenses without layoffs and flight reductions, in spite of punishing declines in passenger traffic after Sept. 11.
Wall Street loves Southwest, too: The carrier's shares quickly rebounded following the terrorist attacks, while its competitors' stocks continued to languish. By last week, Southwest's market value had soared past $14 billion, topping the combined stock values of American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, Northwest Airlines and US Airways.
Southwest's stock closed down 18 cents to $18.65 per share on Monday.
Investors have long seen Southwest's business model as one of the industry's strongest because of its discount fares, low operating costs and the lowest debt-to-capital ratio among the major airlines. Southwest has a cash stockpile of more than $2 billion. All of this has contributed to the company's strong performance on Wall Street and a faster turnaround in its business than its rivals since the attacks.
Passengers have also cheered on the company by refusing to cash in refunds and pledging to purchase Southwest's shares following the terror attacks. In letters to the airline, they shared post-Sept. 11 stories about flight crews who calmed nerves and helped stranded travelers.
One letter described the flight attendant who softly sang the national anthem over the intercom after passengers on Southwest Airlines Flight 247 from St. Louis to Salt Lake City had settled nervously in their seats.
"The pilot paused at end of the runway to allow the song to finish, the passengers burst into applause, (and) then we were off, soaring into the night sky," the customer wrote. "It was a moment I'll remember always."
Gazing at the ticker symbols, big players that once dismissed their smaller competitor recognize that Southwest can afford to pick some of them off. Southwest executives say this is an unlikely event, though. They remain uninterested in absorbing giant carriers wallowing in debt and flying with incompatible business models.
"Why would we do that?" Southwest Chief Executive Officer James F. Parker said incredulously. "It's not a market share game. We have the ability to grow from within."
Instead of helping the airline spread its wings, a big merger would lead to Southwest's "own demise," he said.
Southwest executives and analysts credit the company's streamlined operations for the airline's continued success in a difficult economic environment. Unlike other airlines, Southwest flies only the Boeing 737, which keeps pilot training and mechanical costs at a minimum. Flying short- and intermediate-haul flights into smaller facilities like Manchester Airport and Providence's T.F. Green Airport translates into smaller landing fees and speedier in-and-out flight service.
Frequent fliers on Southwest know better than to arrive with empty stomachs.
That's because the low-fare carrier feeds them only peanuts and other snacks. It also keeps costs down by refusing to assign seats or wait for late passengers. The airline boasts that it can unload and reload a jet in 20 minutes, though that has become a challenge because of beefed-up security measures.
Southwest also enjoys smooth employee relations. It prides itself on hiring loyal staff with a flair for customer service and pilots who will deign to pick up trash after flights. In return, Southwest has never laid off a worker since it was founded 30 years ago by Rollin King and Herb Kelleher. Even after Sept. 11, the airline refused to resort to layoffs or furloughs, instead compensating for weaker sales by delaying the delivery of 19 Boeing jets.
Southwest has so far managed to avoid the industry's financial quagmires, which could lead to the collapse of a few weaker carriers in 2002. Overall, the industry's capacity, or available seat miles, fell 15 percent domestically in November because of schedule cuts. In sharp contrast, Southwest's capacity increased 7 percent last month. The carrier's load factor, or percentage of seats filled, was 65.3 percent, which was deceptively lower than the industry average of 68.2 percent. Unlike other airlines, Southwest refrained from cutting flights systemwide and even opened up for business in Norfolk, Va. However, the company acknowledges it "bought" back passengers with aggressive fares.
Analysts say Southwest's healthy finances put it in a position to grow rapidly once the U.S. economy improves. Last week, Southwest said it would accept delivery of two of the deferred Boeing aircraft. It will use the jets to supplement service in five cities.
"If the industry recovers by mid-year 2002, Southwest should recover before then," said James D. Parker, an analyst with Raymond James & Associates in Atlanta. "Remember that the industry took out 20 percent of their business, but Southwest took out none. . . . That will leave of lot of business for Southwest and other low-fare carriers."
Michael Dyment, a partner at the consulting firm Andersen, said Southwest will also benefit when major airlines raise fares after months of discounting.
"The economy will come back, the passengers will come back, and the airlines will try to manage demand by increasing prices," Dyment said. "Then, Southwest will come in and expand at a much faster rate."
Southwest has not ruled out revamping its business to include transcontinental flights -- a terrifying prospect for its rivals, which have been forced to lower fares in overlapping markets. The irony is not lost on CEO Parker, who says the powerful airlines should have thought twice before supporting federal taxes and security fees based on flight segments, which hurt carriers flying shorter routes.
"What they did is shift our business model," Parker said.
Before any major expansion, though, Parker and his team must wait for sales to rebound. In the third quarter, Southwest's net income dropped 18 percent to $151 million compared with the year-earlier period, even after a pretax gain of $169 million from the federal airline rescue package. Operating revenue fell almost 10 percent to $1.34 billion in the quarter ended Sept. 30.
"I don't know if you can get business back to normal in this environment," Parker said. "The emotional effects are diminishing. But the economic effects continue to linger."
With December traffic unpredictable until the last week of the year because of holiday travel, the company is not promising to post a profit in the last three months of the year. But "odds are we will lose money" in the quarter, said Gary Kelly, Southwest's chief financial officer.


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The 5.13`s ever show up ? Are they OK ?
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They did, and look great.
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Happy Bday Jason, can't wait to see this on the trail! Crawled up the trailer fine till it ran out of fuel :fish: :teehee:
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im looking at doing this same swap and im just wondering, what steering did you use, what track bar did you use and, springs what hight springs. i plan in running james duff sas swap coil buckets and there sas track bar mount. but im still kinda shaky on the rest.
Stock 44 steering from a 79 f-150. Ask KyleM about the rest.
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Suite 3 Santa Cruz House,
Level 2, 56 Santa Cruz Boulevarde
Clear Island Waters, Qld 4226
Two units for the price of one. Superb 5 star investors property or live in one side and rent the other side out for extra income. Bonus, comes with side by side car spaces.
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This superbly presented unit comes fully furnished and is situated in the Crowne Plaza Resort, 'Gold Tower'. This is a great investment opportunity where owners can use their apartments as often as they want.
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* 2 side by side car spaces
* Modern kitchen
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* Tennis court
* Gaming lounge
* Games room
* Day spa
* Kids Only Club
* Bottle shop and bar
* Chinese restaurant
* Wine Bar
* Top floor revolving restaurant
To arrange a viewing or require further information regarding this property please contact the exclusive agent.
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